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31 Cosplay Artists Reveal How They Improved Over The Years, And You Can Clearly See The Difference
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Nobody’s born knowing. Even if sometimes the goals we set for ourselves seem unobtainable, enough dedication and hard work may finally lead to success. And these cosplay artists prove it right.
Cosplayers are sharing their then-and-now pictures of how their costumes have improved over the years. By showing their very first and the most recent attempt recreating the same characters, these guys are encouraging people not to give up on their dreams because every one of us has to start somewhere, and the beginning might not always be as satisfying as you’ve imagined. Scroll down to see the amazing cosplay evolution for yourself and don’t forget – practice makes perfect! (h/t)
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woooah this is so rad! I like how they made the chestpiece more like scaled armor rather then sequins :o)
Pretty good both times, and the second one is a little more impressive! I love it!
This one's really cool because it was a good picture to begin with, and you can really tell the details and the improvements!
How does she make her eyes seem so much bigger and inviting? Im so awful at doing my make up I literally look worse with it on. Notice how i didnt say i look better without it!! I may not wear any but i reckon i moat def should
Contacts. Contacts and the angle of the photo.
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Yes the big "dolly" circle contact lenses enlarge the iris, false eyelashes, eyeliner, and one of many apps that enlarge eyes in a click/tap
Well I think this also has to do with the photography and lighting. Most of the before pictures are in poor lighting and looks to be using a phone camera. Good transformations overall though
Man. You beat me to it! That's exactly what I was thinking! Looks like the photographers' skills changed the most!
This. Several of these people clearly upped their game with better costumes. But more of them just have better cameras, better lighting, better poses.
Not only that, half the 'transformations' are just because they gradually bought more realistic/accurate props and clothing. They're still fantastic, don't get me wrong, but it isn't skill that has changed (except for some of the make-up).
A lot of people who cosplay make the costumes themselves, they aren't buying them. And there often isn't anything gradual about it, they put a lot of thought and hours into it, a lot of hard work. It is a community of people who love the same thing.
I'm trying to figure out where you're seeing it as just the lighting and camera quality. I'm seeing a LOT of fabric quality changes, makeup skill changes, and costume creation improvements. Ones that will come with practice. Also, if the photography quality has changed, it's more likely due to the fact that the photos were taken by professionals in the "after" photos, whereas you are less likely to even get the attention of a professional cosplay photographer in the "before" pictures.
My daughter did excellent cosplay all through college, (Homestuck and other animes) I know that it is a huge amount of work and dedication to do it right. She made her cosplays totally herself, from the make up to the horns to all of the costume's design and sewing, buying wigs online. 427118_442...1a487a.jpg
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Yooo that's an amazing derse Eri! I love how you did the ear fins :oD
And her dedication paid off! It looks incredible :o)
I love how proud you are of your daughter, especially about something most parents would see as "weird" and "a waste of time" your daughter is very talented and with your love and support and her passion she'll only continue to get better.
but homestuck isn't an anime...lol
Homestuck is a web comic, I mean the other cosplays were of anime characters, or of mixing the Homestuck character with an anime character.
I remember when I was véry small there was an anime about a girl called Candy. I think I'd cosplay that. Although, with my size I'd need to be called atealltheCandy.
Cosplay what you want and fuck the people who are nasty about it. I'm a short female and I've cosplayed Snape and Sweeney Todd. Cosplay is about loving the character, not dressing up because you look like them.
Definitely developed better skills in cosplay. And much better photography (skill, equipment, lighting, angles, post-processing, etc.) shows as well.
in the first place: it is impressive. and in the second place: ibelieve that it has something to do with them having more money(a job after school) to buy better and more realitic props and costumes, also evolving of technologies which allows lowering of prices on things that were unaffordable by normal mortal 5-10 yrs ago(because newest tech simply replaced it, so older became cheaper)... and many other aspects(better skills in making costumes, putting pieces together, "growing into costume", etc). nonethless it is still impressive :D
I kind of think that's the point of the entire article.
also, the cosplay is becoming more common these days, especially in the non-Japan parts of the world, and the social media culture made it easier to connect with communities and getting tips from other cosplayers.
I love seeing how other cosplayers improve over the years :oD
I really want to cosplay someday too! These photos motivated me even more!
Awesome stuff. And check out our cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Totally awesome and check out our Cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
In some cases it's just the photograph that's better. In others you can tell that they just spent more money on professionally produced accessories and photoshoots. I don't see the creativity in those. I'm not saying all of them and many have certainly improved their own crafting skills.
that Grey Warden cosplay is insane!!!
And this shows how you should never tell someone to quit because they've just started ;)
this is just stupid and freaking lazy some of these people aren't the same person in both pictures #21 and #31
This looks more like the difference between a home-made costume and a factory-made one or a store-bought one.
this is what happens when you play the game long enough..you level up
Photoshop and lots and lots of make up
Well I think this also has to do with the photography and lighting. Most of the before pictures are in poor lighting and looks to be using a phone camera. Good transformations overall though
Man. You beat me to it! That's exactly what I was thinking! Looks like the photographers' skills changed the most!
This. Several of these people clearly upped their game with better costumes. But more of them just have better cameras, better lighting, better poses.
Not only that, half the 'transformations' are just because they gradually bought more realistic/accurate props and clothing. They're still fantastic, don't get me wrong, but it isn't skill that has changed (except for some of the make-up).
A lot of people who cosplay make the costumes themselves, they aren't buying them. And there often isn't anything gradual about it, they put a lot of thought and hours into it, a lot of hard work. It is a community of people who love the same thing.
I'm trying to figure out where you're seeing it as just the lighting and camera quality. I'm seeing a LOT of fabric quality changes, makeup skill changes, and costume creation improvements. Ones that will come with practice. Also, if the photography quality has changed, it's more likely due to the fact that the photos were taken by professionals in the "after" photos, whereas you are less likely to even get the attention of a professional cosplay photographer in the "before" pictures.
My daughter did excellent cosplay all through college, (Homestuck and other animes) I know that it is a huge amount of work and dedication to do it right. She made her cosplays totally herself, from the make up to the horns to all of the costume's design and sewing, buying wigs online. 427118_442...1a487a.jpg
543909_102...f62bbe.jpg
Yooo that's an amazing derse Eri! I love how you did the ear fins :oD
And her dedication paid off! It looks incredible :o)
I love how proud you are of your daughter, especially about something most parents would see as "weird" and "a waste of time" your daughter is very talented and with your love and support and her passion she'll only continue to get better.
but homestuck isn't an anime...lol
Homestuck is a web comic, I mean the other cosplays were of anime characters, or of mixing the Homestuck character with an anime character.
I remember when I was véry small there was an anime about a girl called Candy. I think I'd cosplay that. Although, with my size I'd need to be called atealltheCandy.
Cosplay what you want and fuck the people who are nasty about it. I'm a short female and I've cosplayed Snape and Sweeney Todd. Cosplay is about loving the character, not dressing up because you look like them.
Definitely developed better skills in cosplay. And much better photography (skill, equipment, lighting, angles, post-processing, etc.) shows as well.
in the first place: it is impressive. and in the second place: ibelieve that it has something to do with them having more money(a job after school) to buy better and more realitic props and costumes, also evolving of technologies which allows lowering of prices on things that were unaffordable by normal mortal 5-10 yrs ago(because newest tech simply replaced it, so older became cheaper)... and many other aspects(better skills in making costumes, putting pieces together, "growing into costume", etc). nonethless it is still impressive :D
I kind of think that's the point of the entire article.
also, the cosplay is becoming more common these days, especially in the non-Japan parts of the world, and the social media culture made it easier to connect with communities and getting tips from other cosplayers.
I love seeing how other cosplayers improve over the years :oD
I really want to cosplay someday too! These photos motivated me even more!
Awesome stuff. And check out our cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Totally awesome and check out our Cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
In some cases it's just the photograph that's better. In others you can tell that they just spent more money on professionally produced accessories and photoshoots. I don't see the creativity in those. I'm not saying all of them and many have certainly improved their own crafting skills.
that Grey Warden cosplay is insane!!!
And this shows how you should never tell someone to quit because they've just started ;)
this is just stupid and freaking lazy some of these people aren't the same person in both pictures #21 and #31
This looks more like the difference between a home-made costume and a factory-made one or a store-bought one.
this is what happens when you play the game long enough..you level up
Photoshop and lots and lots of make up