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Costume design basics

Costume design basics

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Costume design basics

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- It's time for a costume montage. (swishes) (upbeat music) (swishes) (upbeat music) (swishes) (upbeat music) (swishes) (upbeat music) (swishes) (upbeat music) (swishes) (Ash roars) Oh, I guess I ran out of all the cool costumes. (upbeat music) (swishes) Costume design is another way for you to bring your characters to life. What a character wears, or doesn't wear, can say a lot about them. (swishes) It can tell us their status, their occupation, and even their personal beliefs. (swishes) Costumes can also help to ground your film in reality, and are often what sets an amateur and pro film apart. So, let's go over some costume design basics so you can outfit your talent like a pro. First up, make sure your costumes are appropriate for the world your film takes place in. (swishes) If you're filming a zombie movie, for instance, you want to make sure your costumes have a grungy,…

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