What Is a Costume Designer?
The Costume Designers Guild describes a costume designer as an interpreter of a script for TV, film or the theater, turning the written word into the visual image of each character. Costume designers do this by creating the clothes and accessories that the actors will wear during performances.
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Research
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The costume designer for a production works closely with the director and design team during preproduction to create the visual style of each character.
Sketches
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A series of sketches are produced by the costume designer during preproduction. Initial pencil sketches are followed by full-color sketches that give details of the costume, including fabrics and accessories.
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Clothes
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A costume designer is responsible for every aspect of a character's appearance including costumes and accessories worn during the performance.
Narrative
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By working within the confines of a design team, the costume designer ensures the visual style of each character is representative of the entire production and makes the costumes believable within the world of the production.
Costumes
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Designers can use costumes to reflect aspects of a character and link characters who share a relationship and mood.
Production
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As the production begins, the work of the costume designer usually ends. This is especially true in the world of the theater where a seamstress takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of costumes.
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