costume and makeup

1. Costume
and
Makeup
By Saffron Lee

2. There are many elements which something so simple like
costume and makeup can bring to the entirety of the film.
-It is hugely significant towards how the characterization
is portrayed.
-Suggest narrative progression.
-Identify the time period.
-Suggest ideas for how we should respond towards the
character.
Why is it important?

3. Analysis: Costume
Mary Antoinette (2006)
The time period of which the film
is set, is clearly identified through
the costume. The 17th century
styling is shown through her
elaborate gown and jewelry. Her
costume placed against the other
women within the shot also
suggests that she is of higher class
and importance.

4. Scott Pilgrim VS The World (2010)
The entirety of the film, bases of a
‘comic book’ adaptation. The
costume represents just that. They
all suit very laid back, casual
clothing which identifies the age
of the characters to be young and
also fits the brief of the genre.
It also identifies characterization
within the characters, through the
use of layering sheer materials
emphasizes their ‘rebellious’
personas.

5. Analysis: Makeup
In this shot, Keanu Reeves suits
black eyeliner and enhanced
eyebrows to emphasize his
‘stern’ look. The eyeliner draws
attention towards his eyes and
makes his character appear
more powerful and strong.
The makeup here is done, to make
her appear ‘doll like’. The false
lashes make her eyes appear bigger
and more sympathetic. From an
audiences perspective we would
feel more empathy towards her
character because of her youthful
appearance.