Costume image communication
Review the gallery at the size readers will actually use
Check the opening, detail access and captions on a small screen rather than judging only the desktop grid.
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From reference to shoot
Reference sheets and practical preparation for costume projects, without confusing a styling idea with an official character design.
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Costume image communication
Give the layered detail a front view and an edge view
Choose complementary photographs when a single flat view cannot explain how a decorative detail sits on the costume.
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Browse the earlier articles, references and reading lists.
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A few useful answers
What belongs on a costume reference sheet?
Use the character name, the exact version or scene, the source of each image and separate notes for visible details and unknown details. Keep fan interpretations in their own section.
Can a new outfit change a Sanjiesan identity?
No. A styling variation is kept separately from the established identity. The 54-card identity system is unchanged.
Are the current looks available to order?
The current listings are concept directions and enquiries. They are not finished costumes with confirmed sizing, inventory or delivery.