What I have learnt from my Carnival Research-What makes a costume effective for a carnival?...
- Block colour is very effective- You don't need lots of different colours on the costume to make it stand out.
- Keep it simple. You won’t see little details. Keep the shape bold and simple. Simple ideas often have a strong visual impact
- Make it easily recognisable of the creature/plant
- Carnival costumes work best when there is movement. Makes the costume come to life -feathers and silks move well for carnivals.
- Make it Very bright - doesn't matter if it is not your usual taste!
- Reflective materials are good. As carnivals are outside the sun (hopefully on the 12th July!) make the costumes stand out and catch people's eye.
- Height -Can see from far away. Headdresses often help give the costume some height. Remember to keep it lightweight.
- Fun...silly! Carnivals originally were something enjoyed by a lower class society so you can make it out of anything. Nothing too serious!
Other things to think about...
- Practical, quick to put on but visually strong
No comments:
Post a Comment