Matthew Freeman Costume

[MadameLapin]

Gah, I'm kicking myself for syaing costume... I'd have much rather have said Cosplay, but I have the feeling that many people won't know what that is. So for those of you asking, "What is Cosplay" allow me to explain briefly

"Simply put, it's a hobby that involves dressing up as existing characters from different genres. The term cosplay comes from the phrase "costume play", the word "play" pertaining to the act of roleplaying, as opposed to plays of the theatrical sort."

People who hang around the "Styles and Fashion" thread and the "Harry Potter" thread are aware of my cosplaying, some of you may be used to it. I'm not sure, but please don't judge me harshly by it. I'ts my hobby.

So, yes. I mentioned on the AH-Mazing Facebook page that I'd considered doing a costume for Matt Freeman, but was put off by the fact that opinions vary. I mean, how I imagine Matt is probably NOTHING compared to how someone else imagine him. I was also put of by the fact that it would be a very simple costume that could be bought... however I realised that Matt would be the PERFECT costume to work on: photography, editing, make up, hair and... other stuff.

So I want YOUR opions on pretty much every detail on your image of Matt. I know that there is a section of the Board called "What EXACTLY do you picture the charatcers like then you read the books"... or something, but it is far to brief. For one thing, it focuses on other people and it's mainly things like height and hair colour... which I don't need. I know everyone's opinions will vairy, however I do hope to round up everyone's views into a final design and then maybe start the costume.

Please note... this will not be done any time soon! I have a fair few costumes to make before this one. Cosplaying is a very expensive hobby and buying pre-made clothes is ANNOYINGLY expensive. Please do not comment on this Board saying "Oooooooh, when will this be done by?" or "Have you started it yet?" I WILL SAY when it's started and then I will post progress pictures.

So as a general guide... I need to know things like: Hair length/style, clothes, general stance, facial structure... those sort of things. Basically, go into depth on how you describe Matt. If you could provide sketches then it would be extremly helpful, but they're not necessary.

If anyone wan't to know how I imagine Matt then here is my drawing of him (with the rest of the male 5) thta I did a while ago: http://renos-fangirl247.deviantart.com/art/Po5-Four-of-the-Five-129826701 Although not that hoodie xD

Thank you for your time. Oh and please try not to copy my idea... perhaps do antoher character but I would REALLY like to try this, and I don't want it to get competative.

EDIT://
Doing a checklist: (crossed out means complete)

Hair/Wig
Makeup
Binder
T-shirt
Hoodie (if needed)
Any jewlery (like dogtags or sweatbands)
Belt
Jeans
Boxers (lol)
Shoes

[bigmac]

with all do respect, u sounded like SUCH a nerd in the beggining of that!

[MadameLapin]

with all do respect, u sounded like SUCH a nerd in the beggining of that!

Harsh. I don't think that comment was necessary, do you? And you obviously meant to offend, or else wouldn't have said it. It's my hobby. Deal with it. And please stay on topic, I wasn't ASKING people what they thought of me dressing up, I asked them for HELP on the costume.Try reading the whole post next time.

[MadCatta]

BM, I agree with FK and please don't offend members of the board. Needless to say, it's not nice. (despite it being needless to say, I still said it. That says something too.)
And lose the chat-speak please!
But.. nerdy? That's not nerdy... I think that's pretty awesome a hobby. I think it'd be quite cool. Besides, you end up meeting famous actors! ...whilst covered in donuts...

I always liked you ideas of Matt... only, well, the only criticism in the pic would be I always though he'd be a little less skinny as the others, but that's not really relevant...and hair length, I think shorter.

Wait, when in the books? He changes through them... would it be him from Necro or Raven's Gate? (or other, of course)

[MadameLapin]

Thank you very much MC ^^ Hahahahaha, very true! LAWL, I should go and meet AH in my Matt costume!

Ah yes, I was meant to put the timeline. Okay, based on what I could do for locations, it would be his mid to later periods in Lesser Mallings... when I sort of imagine him with slightly shorter hair... but obviously uncut and unstyled. I would do his later look... but I couldn't really be on loaction for photoshoots with those. But I live near a woodland... and I can actually go to York if I really wanted to (if I find an old nuclear power station in a forrest... I dunno whether I'm doing a photoshoot or RUNNING!).

Thank you for your input, I'll take it into consideration ^^

[MadCatta]

Aha... yeah, hair sounds good then, xD.
An abandoned nuclear power station in a forest... Erm, good luck with that!

And... please give him the grey hoody with the panda!!!!

[bigmac]

that picture was cool why are we talking about this again???

[MadameLapin]

MC: okay... so hair just a little shorther than the one in the picture? I can do that =D As for Panda hoodie... thta maaaaaayyyy have ot be photoshopped  OR FORCE AH to write it in xD


Bigmac: I'm glad you like the picture... however it's because I WANT TOO. Can you please understand that. It's MY HOBBY. And I need advice on it. Just... accept that, okay BM? If it bothers you, then just don't come on tihs particular thread.

We're talking about this becuase I need help with choosing ideas for my costume, becuase how the charatcers are seen is down to interpretation I need people's viewpoints so I can get a general picture. It's all in the first post. Perhaps you'd like to read ALL of it? Then you'd get your answer.

[bigmac]

okay. my advice..

i dont liike the scarf thingy, and i think pedros hair should be really short. hopethat sort of helps a little i guess

[MadameLapin]

I'm only asking about A COSTUME FOR MATT. I'm NOT aksing for critique on the drawing, especially not on theo ther charatcers. It even says in the title, Matt Freeman Costume... and in case that isn't enough, there's a huge comment saying what I wanted to hear. I also explained what I wanted in the comment I left for you. Please read carefully, or else don't comment at all.

[Rocket]

Do you think Matt would wear combats? I mean, he could, but that's kinda of a bad idea. For myself I mean. The hoodie is really good... But would Matt wear a panda? Damn, too many questions in this post. Um... I've always imagined Matt with a sort of dark blue hoodie, with a t-shirt with a bands name on it, with like a bolt of lightning. Cool hobby by the way! 

[little miss bossy]

why a bolt of lightning, why not like a tux-t-shirt
right that is like a good style for him......i think, wait were is my book,

[bigmac]

why a bolt of lightning, why not like a tux-t-shirt
right that is like a good style for him......i think, wait were is my book,

for real? are you crazy??? how much you want to bet you havent even read the first sentence of the first book??

[MadameLapin]

@Rocket: I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking you, but your suggestion was good =D Hmmmm... combats.... possible. I do see him in baggy jeans a little more BUT... it's not like he'd wear the same outfit throughout ^^ He could wear combats, it depedns what others think.

Hahahahaha, I wasn't taking myself seriously with the panda... although MC seems to love it!  I may Photoshop that in for a laugh =D Hoodies do seem to be popular at this point with Matt... and bands are a good idea =D Or a bolt of lightning, I'll have a search around.

@littlemissbossy: Welcome to the boards =D Thank you for your suggestion... Although I'm not sure I can see Matt wearing one of those. He seems a little too... streetwise? Thank you anyway (unless you cna persuade me as to WHY he would wear one)

bigmac: Stop being rude. She was just making a suggestion. People interpret the characters differently, so if you something bad to say, keep it to yourself.

[bigmac]

no i know her literally. she hasent read the book, i KNOW she hasnt. so there isnt really a way for to interpret it at all.