I have the bad habit of leaving the music on whenever and wherever, as long as I can have it on. Sometimes I don't really even listen but I just need something to block out the distractions. My favourite song of that period would dominate my playlist and be on infinite loop. This is the song at the moment. Hahaa !
It's queer how when Reiko first pimped this same video to me long time ago, I didn't really bother much with it. But after listening to Barushie's version, I'm totally hook. Gotta love these fansingers.
And Touya Hibiki has got to be my new Cosplay Idol (if not first). She looks really good here! And she really does look like a guy/boy here @_@ It's so unfair! How can someone look so good in both genders! God is unfair!
*FOR BEST VIEWING EXPERIENCE, WATCH IN HD AND WITH GOOD SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES.*
'Street Fighter-Legacy' a Streetlight Films production, co-directed by Joey Ansah and Owen Trevor, produced by Jacqueline Quella and stars Jon Foo as Ryu and Christian Howard as Ken. 'StreetFighter-Legacy' a liveaction short film fan project, based on the popular Capcom gaming franchise: Street Fighter. Officially endorsed by Capcom StreetFighter Legacy has been a labour of love and passion project for its creator, Joey Ansah, who not only conceived and pitched the project, but also co-directed, co-wrote and choreographed it, alongside cameo'ing in the film. Collaborating, creative partner and long time friend Christian Howard was part of the project from day one, co-writing the script and story elements, as well as further down the line, storyboarding the film, being assistant fight choreographer and most importantly playing Ken Masters. Streetlight repped Australian Director Owen Trevor came onboard to co-direct the film. His experience and style carried forward from shooting on 3 series of the acclaimed 'Top Gear' have really been an asset to the project and given it a strong visual flair.
OMG! I can't believe I didn't find this last week!!!!!!! The upload date was 2nd May but I was sureee I scoured that channel on 6th of may when I first published my entry about their awesomeness! Anyway, nuff talk. I'm off to go watch it NOW!!!!
*backs from watching* Oh man… that was so cool! I love all those slow motion fight choreography! The art directors and cameraman and producers and editors and basically everyone else did such a great job lah! I wish it was longerrr!! I want a full blown movie!!!!!
Designing the fights
Costume Design
Training for the fights
Hair & Make Up
Their dedication and professionalism to the film (which is a fan tribute, not really commercially backed, mind you) amazes me.
Its just so awesome to see a bunch of really talented people spinning each of their magic. The vibe of their talent resonance, catalyze and echoes each other and finally, form this amazing piece of art.
Seriously, they inspire me to do more with my own Cosplays Art. I suddenly feel so fired up! I WANT MOREWEEE!!!!
Thanks to sasukesloverin’s upload (which looked like it originally came from tudou). Here is the much hailed cosplay goddess speaking mandarin! What a surprise!
I have no idea when this was filmed but for those of you who don’t understand mandarin, look below for my translation.
“Happy New Year to everyone, I'm Kipi. Chinese New Year is just around the corner and Kipi is here to offer her greetings. Kipi wishes everyone good health, prosperity and may you be happy everyday. Please continue to support Kipi’s cosplays”
I cringed at her mandarin pronounciations but I liked how she spoke japanese. No act-cute syndrome. Me likes :D
First off, let me declare that this is not a full blown tutorial. I didn’t take much pictures during the making of the necklace and I definitely won’t be doing another one soon. So, this would just be a short entry to share some tips and insights for people who are interested in making one themselves.
Materials Needed:
Coloured Wires (Silver & Gold)
Gem
Wire Cutter
Adhesive Foil
Pen & Paper
Clear Scotch tape
Firstly, if you don’t have a gem and wants to know how to make one. I suggest you watch this video I made.
After you get your ‘gemstone’ (or maybe I should call it ‘Alastor’ xD), trace the outline of the gem on a piece of paper. The purpose of tracing the outline of the gem is to give yourself a visual guideline on how to bend and sculpt your wires later.
The frame of the necklace is made with coloured wires I bought from daiso. They were manually twisted with my trusty fingers and wire cutter.
I didn’t managed to get silver coloured wires so I had to paint over my gold one afterwards. If you managed to get the wires in 2 different colours, then for the main frame, you should use the silver coloured one.
Above is a picture of my wire (which is half sculpted) stuck to the paper with a traced outline of my gem.
The key here is to use the tracings on the paper as a guideline and bend your wire slowly along the line. To make this process more manageable, at every step of the way, I stuck the sculpted part of the wire onto the paper with clear tape. This is to make sure that my wire will follow the outline nicely and I won’t have to struggle with slipping paper or wire. This is a process you should proceed slowly and carefully =)
I don’t really know to describe how I did the ‘frame’ of the necklace so… you guys will have to try and figure that part out from the photos.
This is how the wires looked from below.
Twist the wires as needed and when you are done with everything, stick the adhesive foil onto the back.
Here are some pictures of my pendent’s very ugly backside (oops, pun not intended xD) This is how it looks like after I stuck the adhesive foil onto it. The main purpose of the adhesive foil is to prevent the rough ends of the wires from scratching it’s wearer. It has a more domestic than aesthetic purpose.
Alright, this marks the end of my sharing entry. Hope this entry was insightful enough to give you guys a head start =) Comment if you liked this entry ^_^!
Ahhh.... I really should stop this procrastinating bad habit of mine. Am doing the final ouches of my costume for the shoot tomorrow ... And failing badly.
I once again deeply realise how important planning is to costume making. Whenever i blindly/rashly execute something, I end up screwing it up =.=
Alright, enough rambling. I'm off to do my stuffs!
