Presentation skills are needed a lot during my costume course, as it is used within the industry whether that is conversing with a fellow colleague about plans and ideas or to a potential client. Presentation skills are something that are needed during my course as we routinely have group critiques in which we talk through out work in front of a group this helps us prepare for the industry. However, it doesn’t come naturally to all as i have experienced. It is something that i need to work on throughout the course as it is not my strong point.
When looking at what makes a good presentation i looked at key areas;
- Being loud and clear when speaking, This is a very obvious one. However, when nerves kick in they tend to make it hard to convey exactly what you are trying to say.
-Limited use of slang, This is a tough one, as in every day life you don’t think about this or even take it into consideration when talking. But it does make you sound more respectable and less
- Don’t cover your mouth, This makes it hard for people to understand what you are trying to say. Also shows negative body language, Which can indicate lack of interest.
- Don’t Slouch, This gives of negative body language, which could show a lack of interest or care. Sitting up straight will also help project the voice so it is not muffled and quiet.
- Give eye contact, This is to help create a sense of positive body language. It also shows interest in the subject that your talking about.
- Try to not fidget, This shows how nervous you are. To combat this breathing techniques could help with calming nerves.
- Enthusiasm, This is essential in either an interview or presentation because it helps show the audience that you know what you are talking about. It is also essential as it helps show that you care about the topic.
- Think before you speak, This is ideal as it helps getting lost in thought. It also helps to plan some talking point or to have a prompt (text or images that you plan on talking about) as you don’t want to be lost without something to say.
This is something i need to work on throughout my time at university as well as in other aspects of my life. Using tips and techniques like these will help during group critiques and also one to one tutorials.
Why do modern day bras have a bow in the middle between the cups?
Modern day bras have bows in between the cups, is it just for aesthetics or was there a practical purpose in history?
Looking back in history you can see a pattern of where it was used for aesthetic purposes as well as for practical purposes.
The image above is of two corsets in the regency period. One is a long-line corset shown on the right and the other is a short stay which is shown to the left.
The bow lies in the middle of the bust where the busk is. The busk is the metal or whale bone in the middle of the bust which lies down the centre front of the corset. The metal or whale bone was fixed in to the corset with a bow which meant that the corset and stays could be washed and then the bone or metal put back in. The bow shown in this corset is used in modern corsets and lingerie even though the busk has now gone.
The bow is also a feature of wealth and status as it was common to embellish and adorn corsets for the rich and higher classes. The lower classes would have had minimal decorations on their corsetry.
The bow still remains a popular feature within bras, corsets and other areas of lingerie.
If there any Marvel fans out there if so this film is for you. Doctor Strange is the newest film to join the Marvel family. Running along side films like Iron Man,The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America and many more: big competition.
I feel like this film really steps up to the mark. What real stood out to me was the costumes as they really helped to tell the story of Doctor Strange’s struggle to find himself and become the man that he has always been.
Costumes play a big part in film productions as it helps the actor get into character, creates an environment that the director pictures and tells a hidden story about the characters. Its part of a chain, as when filming everything needs to come together, one weak chain and the film will not work.
Summary of the film;
Dr. Stephen Strange played by the brilliant Benedict Cumberbatch life changes after a car accident which resulted in the loss of the use of his hands. Traditional medicine fails him which he ends up turning to another source that he hopes will give him the miracle that he so desperately wants. He finds himself on the front line against unseen dark forces that are bent on destroying reality. Strange is forced to choose between his old life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world against hidden darkness.
Director: Scott Derrickson
Writers: Jon spaihts, Scott Derrickson and C.Robert Cargill
Costume Designer: Alexandra Byrne
Other films Alexandra Byrne has designed for: Elizabeth:The Golden Age (2007), Guardian of the Galaxy (2014) these are just some of her work to see the full list visit http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0126107/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr26
For the full cast of this film list visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1211837/
These are some costumes from Doctor Strange.
Photo below,in middle Doctor Strange’s costume on right the the Ancient one’s costume and on the left mordo’s costume.
Image above from http://www.imgrum.net/user/age_of_geeks/1400962004/1300701739758200582_1400962004
Images above from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3521805/Benedict-Cumberbatch-reunites-12-Years-Slave-star-Chiwetel-Ejiofor-NYC-set-Doctor-Strange.html
