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First and the foremost principle in costume designing are CREATIVITY and ARTISTIC ABILITY.
Following are the basic principles for costume designing-
- Basic understanding of techniques of designing like fabric cutting is a must.
- The necessity of script decides the costume. You must have noticed the difference in costumes of horror, comic or romantic movie.
- An unusual or unexpected element of the character needs to be highlighted. This is what a cutting edge of costume designing becomes.
The principles in costume design of movies and theatre also have some minute differences.
In theatre the fall and quality of dress is more important. Also the stitch and cuts need to be very clear because it is in front of live audience.
While in movies flashy design and cuts are appreciated.
Thus the principles are simple have a grip over the basics and deep understanding of the script and mood of the story.
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