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Re: transformers halloween costumes
Yup. Didn't recognise her at first.
Er - is it just me, or does the idea of Soundwave on roller blades conjure up disturbing images of _Rollerball_ - or worse, _Xanadu_?
On the plus side, it'd be a speedy way to get around a Con, and to get a 'Con around.
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That Omega costume is gonna look wicked, hmm soundwave on rollerblades, I dunno sounds a little too dangerous for me, I can't imagine rollerblading in one of my costumes.
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8/12/2004, 1:50 am
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Re: transformers halloween costumes
Anyone know how I would draw a grid say maybe 1" squares on a paper design and make it large enough for a kids costume pattern?
Sorry if this is stupid question but I need some designs from a paper model to be big enough for Hound's legs and feet. What would I need to measure on the victim to see how this would work?
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Re: transformers halloween costumes
Well, you can probably buy pre-gridded paper in anything from letter size to industrial roll. Alternatively, you could use a long ruler to mark off inches along each side of a piece of paper, then rule straight lines across the paper from mark to mark. Do the same thing to the other two sides and you'll have a grid.
If you're looking to do this on a larger scale - for example, a 4'x8' sheet of cardboard - you'll probably need a work area. Uncarpeted floor, a table or bench all work well. You may have to improvise in order to find a four-foot straightedge.
A fast and cheap way to get all the costume parts the right size is to get hold of a grid of suitable size (taller and wider than the wearer), and photograph them against it. Get front and side shots of head and full body, plus shots with bent elbows and knees (and a walking shot). Top, side and front shots of the wearer's head against a finer grid can also be useful when planning a helmet or mask.
Then, download or scan the photos into your PC, and overlay the picture with either a reference shot of the character (or toy) or rectangles representing the costume, scaling as appropriate. A multi-layer graphics program is useful here, especially if it handles translucent layers.
Once you have the rectangles or character body parts sized to cover the wearer while allowing joint movement, match them up to the grid in the photographs. This gives you the rough dimensions for each costume piece, and you don't need to go back and measure the wearer every three seconds.
One point to note is that it's probably an idea to take the reference photos when the wearer is wearing something close to what they'll have on under the costume. This includes shoes. If the costume will be worn in cold conditions, it'll have to be able to fit over bulkier clothing.
Of course, there are more accurate ways to get references of the wearer, but these tend to be more time-consuming (manual measuring, castings) or expensive (laser scanning).
-Steve
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Wow I really wish I had a camera, I've been kicking it into high gear this week, this costumes really coming together, the shoulder looks wicked, I put cardboard over the styrofoam like a puzzle to make it look like plating, I cut up some wooden dowels to look like bolts  How's everyone elses costumes coming along???
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Hey everyone,
Well, things here have come to a dead stop. My prototype sits in the corner but ideas are still roaming around in my head. Job hunting is hendering any further process except for planning. Glad to head yours is coming along good, Dancin  We'll all have to chip in and get you a camera for Christmas! lol Mark, are you still kickin'? All those trailers haven't worn you out yet have they?  Steve, I see TFCosplay is down for bandwidth. Any way we can help? Sorry if I forgot anyone, I've been down and out for a while. Anywho, I hope everyone is coming along nicely. Happy September 1st and God bless.
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Re: transformers halloween costumes
Well, crap. I broke my hand last month. By the time the cast comes off it'll be mid-september. The transforming A-Team van costume is out, the scaled-up paper Prime model is also out. Man, I really wanted to do a transformer costume this year (so I can wear it to next year's Tfcon, too), but it looks like the best nerdy thing I'll have time for is the King of Town from Homestar Runner. Guy's pretty much just a face and a drape.
Oh, first post, BTW.
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Sorry to hear about your hand. Do you have any pics of your costumes? Hope you feel better soon!
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hi guys !!!
well it,s been a while and my computer is back from the shop....had huge problems with it but now it,s back ...also my website is having a major overall.... comming soon...
also some great news are comming....check out the new section in the discussion forum...
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Re: transformers halloween costumes
Thats too bad about your hand RandomFerret, you might still be able to do a transformers costume though, all depends on how much spare time you can devote to it, my first optimus costume took me about a month to build but I worked on it everyday for like 4-5 hours a day or more.
Mark good to hear that your computers back online, how goes omega supreme?
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