Even though I'am new in cosplaying. I know if the person is fit to cosplay such anime. After all you're cosplaying to look good in the cameras and if the camera doesn't like you well to bad. One must consider the following when cosplaying:
1. The anime or character you wish to cosplay.
2. You're alloted budget.
3. You're looks
4. The event you're attending to.
5. You're attitude.
In number 1 you need to know who will be you're character. The more resemblance the better. In my picture over here I portray as Archer from Fate Stay Night. As you can see here wears as sort of blood red color. with black tight undershirt. For first time cosplayers, bear in mind that you really don't have to look like the anime character. After all some anime have over exaggerations on their looks. You just have to look significant to the one you are portraying. As you can see having hair that is all white is very uncommon, and with the fact that the character is not old enough to have all is hair to be white.
In number 2 is you're alloted budget. For those who want to have an impression, then you should allot a huge budget for you're costume. For those who want to experience cosplaying but don't have that big budget (like me) then improvised. You don't have to use the same material you're character use on his/her apparel. You just need a spark of creativity. For example is my characters weapons which wields a double blade. We use various materials such as illustration board and styrofoam and of course coloring equipment. The trick is practicality. Choose characters who wear pants that you can wear on a normal occasion. For those who have big budgets for there costumes and want to make an impression, then go to you're nearest plastic surgeon and arrange you're face to look like the one you're about to cosplay.
In number 3 is you're looks. It's somehow similar to number 1 but on my own perspective its a different thing to consider. Lets face it, one of the reasons why a person cosplays is that they want to look good portraying there favorite characters. For cosplayers the most common activity in cosplaying is taking pictures. A cosplay would not be a cosplay without taking pictures. You literally spent hours in the event just by taking pictures of fellow cosplayers and of course people would also take pictures of you. I noticed that the more extravagant you're costume or the more beautiful or handsome you look in the costume, you are more likely to be mugged on taking pictures of you. So people who are well aware that they are good looking is more likely to be a successful cosplayer than those who are not. But of course one has to consider the likelihood of the cosplayer and the character they portray. After all not all anime characters are good looking and some even wear masks. Others are monsters and creatures so there is still more room for cosplay glory besides the usual good looks.
In number 4 one has to consider the event to attend to. Pinpointing date of events in the calendar is very helpful. Knowing the event is also important. You don't want to attend a Inu Yasha cosplay event cosplaying a non Inu Yasha character. The date, time and venue is crucial. Being early for the event is better than being late for the event.
Last but not the least is attitude. Cosplaying is portraying you're chosen character, so watching anime is helpful in portraying the overall look and feel of the character chosen. Cosplayers study the mannerisms and behaviors of their chosen characters and even the way they speak and act is being studied. L from the anime is a good example. Many cosplayers portray L because of his weird mannerism who always wants to crouch and walks like a hunched back w/ a strong obsession to anything that is sweet. Also one has to remember to be kind. If you cosplay, strangers want to take pictures of you, so you need to be kind and always wear a smile w/ a pinch of thank you on top.
So I hope that my Tips in cosplaying will help you out. I'am open for any suggestions and comments about my current blog (because my older ones suck). Feel free to take pictures from my other blog with this link right here.
Until next time. Thank you.
Nice cosplay, you looks cool !
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