Project CBRunway 4: The Audition

[mattbib]

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THE AUDITION

Welcome, designers. The road to the runway begins here.

You must create and design original costume samples for a superhero and superheroine using the provided model sheet (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mattbib/Hosted_Images/Audition_Model_Sheet.png). Your costumes may consist of natural or synthetic materials and should reflect your own style and demonstrate what you will bring to the runway. Remember, you are designing two costumes (clothing), not characters. As such you should not apply features (facial, hair, skin tone, etc.) to the model forms.

Your audition pieces should show us your stuff. Don’t hold back.

All submissions should include a short written description of the costume, explaining, to the best of your ability, material, functionality, design inspiration, etc.

A panel of judges will score each entry on criteria such as originality, creativity, color choice, "real world" wearability, and overall aesthetics. The judges will send the sixteen designers with the most points on to the runway.

Audition Submission Requirements
Artwork may be done in any medium but must be in color.

Designs must be submitted in one image using the provided character model sheet (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mattbib/Hosted_Images/Audition_Model_Sheet.png).
Artwork may be no larger than 550-pixels wide and 800-pixels long.
Audition entries must be inserted into a post in this thread, using such services as Photobucket.com or imageShack.com. If you are unable to use such a service you may e-mail (mattbib@comcast.net) your entry and we will host the image for you for the duration of the competition.
All submissions should include a very short written description of the costume, explaining, to the best of your ability, material, functionality, design inspiration, etc.
Only one audition entry per participant.You have one month, through Midnight PDT of Saturday, February 28, to post your designs within this thread. There will be no extensions or exceptions.

Post any questions, comments, or concerns about the audition in this thread.

Designers, make it work!

[Hi-Fi]

Hmmm, I always draw and color by hand. Never use any coloring programs. I have no idea how to work with that model sheet.

Can't I just draw a male and female with similar forms and submit? I know it sounds really amateurish, but that's how I roll!

Also, panel of judges? I prefered the good old "all CBR posters" can vote. Not really a complain, just a comment.

[mattbib]

Hmmm, I always draw and color by hand. Never use any coloring programs. I have no idea how to work with that model sheet.

Can't I just draw a male and female with similar forms and submit? I know it sounds really amateurish, but that's how I roll!The model sheet must be used for the audition. If you wish you can print the model sheet and draw your designs by hand using tracing paper, lightboard, etc.
Also, panel of judges? I prefered the good old "all CBR posters" can vote. Not really a complain, just a comment.
The actual challenges will still be voted on by the general postership.

[Hi-Fi]

OK.

The characters are unrelated, right? They might not even be a part of the same mythology, if we wish to?

[mattbib]

OK.

The characters are unrelated, right? They might not even be a part of the same mythology, if we wish to?
The requirements are no more and no less than what is described in the opening post. :smile:

You're presenting two sample costume designs. You're not drawing characters in the audition. Any "characterization" should be derived solely through your costumes.

[mattbib]

Was discussing this with one of the judges so I wanted to provide more explanation for those wary of the model sheets...

The purpose of the model sheets is to equalize all participants; to provide a common starting point. The purpose is to put the emphasis on the design as opposed to the figure. The past couple of CBRunways have seen more of a focus on finished art pieces as opposed to design concepts and sketches, wheras the concepts and sketches is what the audition should really be all about.

We definitely want to see a variety of design types and we're not going to be judging on art ability. We'll certainly be able to differentiate between design and drawing skill. Just do your best on your designs. Again, we're not looking for perflectly polished masterpieces.

[Spidey]

Awwwww muthafuckin' yeah!

[snarkbunny]

Submission Requirements


Entries must be inserted into your PM, using such services as Photobucket.com or imageShack.com. If you are unable to use such a service you may

You have one month, through Midnight PDT of Saturday, February 28, to post your designs within this thread. There will be no extensions or exceptions.

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Erm, Just to confirm you want the audition pieces posted in this thread, not sent to you by PM,. right?

[mattbib]

Erm, Just to confirm you want the audition pieces posted in this thread, not sent to you by PM,. right?
Correct. Post in this thread before the end of February. Actual challenge entries are to be PMed once the competition begins. I've updated the "submission requirements" above to reflect the audition only.

[Spidey]

Is it cool if we leave the bodies blank, mannequin style?

[Samurai]

Just to clarify, are the model sheets only for the audition, or will they be required all through the actual competition?

[mattbib]

Is it cool if we leave the bodies blank, mannequin style?Oh, DEFINITELY. The models are supposed to stay blank. They're our equivalnet of a fashion designer's dress form.

Just to clarify, are the model sheets only for the audition, or will they be required all through the actual competition?
Just the audition.

[Elegance Liberty]

Oh yeah. I'm in!

[deanlegion]

How many entries may we submit? Only one?

[End of Time]

this is AWESOME!

[mattbib]

How many entries may we submit? Only one?Correct, just one.

[Manon]

Oh, DEFINITELY. The models are supposed to stay blank. They're our equivalnet of a fashion designer's dress form.


I'm about half-way done with my male outfit, and have drawn very basic bodily features (chin, expressionless eyes, mouth, etc.). The location of which, (along with skin-complexion) is kind of crucial to the costume's design. Is it cool to leave those or no?

[Spidey]

I think the point is the costume design shouldn't use the character as a crutch. It should be able to stand on it's own.

[mattbib]

I'm about half-way done with my male outfit, and have drawn very basic bodily features (chin, expressionless eyes, mouth, etc.). The location of which, (along with skin-complexion) is kind of crucial to the costume's design. Is it cool to leave those or no?
No, the "mannequins" should remain featureless.

[Meathawg]

So what are we designing costume wise? Anything at all? hould we be doing an entirely new Superhero/heroine? CAN we do a redesign of an established character? Are we supposed to? Or do we have to do one of our own creations....

or i it totally open-ended other then "Design a super hero and a superheroine"?

Probably be best methinks if everyone did an entierely new superhero etc, so as to avoid points for "Man I really love the Punisher and thats a cool redesign, they get my vote" or whatnopt :P

p.s. Im sooo very excited for this.... but we have to wait a month?? Curses...

[mattbib]

So what are we designing costume wise? Anything at all? hould we be doing an entirely new Superhero/heroine? CAN we do a redesign of an established character? Are we supposed to? Or do we have to do one of our own creations....

or i it totally open-ended other then "Design a super hero and a superheroine"?

Probably be best methinks if everyone did an entierely new superhero etc, so as to avoid points for "Man I really love the Punisher and thats a cool redesign, they get my vote" or whatnopt :P

p.s. Im sooo very excited for this.... but we have to wait a month?? Curses...The requirements are no more and no less than what is described in the opening post.

However, redesigning an existing costume probably won't garner a lot of points in the areas of originality and creativity.

[Meathawg]

Doesnt say head hair, just facial, is hair ok, could be used as costume element...

sorry bout all the questions :P Just wanna be 100% clear on what I can/cannot do.... :P


<3 meat

[Manon]

No, the "mannequins" should remain featureless.

cool. I can work within those restrictions.

[Spidey]

As for posting the final design here. Could we edit it or change it as long as it's before the deadline? Or is the initial design post the last?

[mattbib]

Doesnt say head hair, just facial, is hair ok, could be used as costume element...

sorry bout all the questions :P Just wanna be 100% clear on what I can/cannot do.... :P


<3 meatNo hair. You're designing a costume only for the audition. Not not a complete look.

[mattbib]

As for posting the final design here. Could we edit it or change it as long as it's before the deadline? Or is the initial design post the last?You can edit it through the deadline, I've no problem with that, but I'd imagine most of you would want to hold off on posting your entries until the last day anyway.

[ZacharyLovesYou]

Welp. 'Nother season.

[Spidey]

You can edit it through the deadline, I've no problem with that, but I'd imagine most of you would want to hold off on posting your entries until the last day anyway.
You know me so well.

[mattbib]

You know me so well.LOL...Well, that's what I'd do. I wouldn't want to accidentally "inspire" someone.

[hunter_peterson]

Umm... my male costume actually has hair as part of it. It's not the actual character's hair. The reasoning behind this is that the character has red hair, but thinks that he'd look weird being a ginger superhero, that isn't a girl (they can pull it off, guys, not so much). It's actually connected to both the cape and mask. Just sewn on there.

So what I'm asking is; is a wig connected to the costume, like V in V for Vendetta, acceptable, or do I have to remove it? It's the only part that appears to not be costume, but it's kind of part of the character that it is. So yeah.

[howyadoin]

So what I'm asking is; is a wig connected to the costume, like V in V for Vendetta, acceptable, or do I have to remove it?Doesn't Black Canary wear a wig as part of her costume?

[hunter_peterson]

I'm not sure, but Ultimate Black cat did, I think, until she grew it out.

Anyway, I guess I'll try and get it on the board... the picture hosting sites are annoying, though.

[hunter_peterson]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5406/auditionentryui8.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=auditionentryui8.jpg)

Okay... here goes. Sorry about it thumbnailing, by the way. Don't know what to do with that... and sorry that the model's lines are clearly visible on the female design.

Anyway. The one on the left is the costume design for the Red Death, who I wrote to be a temptation and adversary to my main character in a series I'm plotting. Basically whenever they interact he flirts with death. When I first thought of this it was for two reasons. One; I'd just read Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe, and loved it. And two; I wondered why death was never sexy.

Weird, I know. Anyway, I went for a black bodysuit with concealed chainmail mesh, under what is essentially an intentionally tattered-looking overcoat with a hood. I added the oriental-looking clasps and button to further the sense that it's something foriegn or otherworldly. She isn't, but that's what the look is going for.

The one on the right is a costume design for Krypton, who I wrote to appear to be the quintessential superhero, based on all the most famous superheroes. The name's an obvious Superman dig, and if you look closely you'll see aspects of Batman, Spider-man, Superman and Thor. When I was designing him I was trying to have him look like something Pasqual Ferry would draw well.

The "hair" is a wig, as I posted earlier, and is connected directly to the cape and face, all being one piece. The large crystalline circles actually hold it in place with clamps. Not the lower one, obviously. That's just for show, and for added metal (the character controls the electromagnetic spectrum, so the metal is for him to lift himself up, like Magneto). I had the cape split down the middle halfway because I can see it looking very nice when in motion. And who says capes have to all be the same? The round eyes are supposed to give it an alien-like appearance. The black body is to make the shape of his body hard to define, as is the black inside the cape. I didn't mean to make the colors of the two so similar, but it just worked out that way.

I hope I did good...

EDIT: I've just uploaded the seperate designs at their normal sizes, just follow the link to my other stuff to see it. I also re-did the resizing, so there's a much better resolution in the main picture. Oh, and (this is way later, by the way) I undid the thumbnailing.

[Manon]

Doesn't Black Canary wear a wig as part of her costume?

Yeah, instead of being a hot blonde, she's a hot brunette.

[LewMoxinsghost]

(Due to the restrictions on showing skin tone and also body appendages, here is the updated version with a slightly modified write up. I decided she needed a place for some thorns to strike through her clothing)

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/Randylbishop/RoseandTHorn2.gif

These costumes are for the superhero team Rose and Thorn. Each costume incorporates the mystical items of the Crown Rose and the Thorn Amulet. When normal husband and wife pair Norma and Paul Rouge wear these items, which they had frantically saved from the medieval history wing of the museum where they worked after it had caught on fire, strange things happened to them. They are transported back in time to the Middle Ages, and usually in the thick of an injustice which requires righting using obscure historical knowledge and the ability to kick butt.

Paul became Thorn, tougher than a million interwoven vines, wearing the bright red color which catches the attention of would-be assassins and gives them a perfect bullet and arrow-proof intersection to aim at on his chest. His work gloves and boots add to his strength when heavy lifting is required while the huge "T" makes the experience of witnessing a fight unforgettable to all who see him in action.

The lovely Rose Queen that used to be Norma radiates sensuality while she entrances and hypnotizes evil men to follow her lovely pheromonal scent, which she emits through the pores of her now-green skin. If they get too close, they'll find themselves with their throats cut by the edges of her twin forearm thorns. The holes on her shoulders allow for some bony thorns to grow through her costume, while the thorny bracelets and belt (having no adverse effect on her bullet-proof skin) further protect her from anyone who would pluck at her while allowing her pores to radiate the maddening scent of doom!

These costumes accentuate the characters differing physical characteristics: Rose with her shock of bright red hair, green skin, forearm and shoulder thorns, and Thorn with his brown skin, shaven head, and striking Thorn horn, which juts from his forehead in much the same manner as Spiderman's enemy the Rhino's horn emerges.

If ever the deciduous duo is in over their heads they can remove their respective items of power and rejoin modern day, where the library beckons them to solve the restless mysteries of the past- but if they put the items back on again they are still in the same predicament as before!

[pryde15]

I have finished both of my designs. I don't think I will post them until the last couple of days though.

[Manon]

I'm posting mine as soon as I finish.

I mean If someone else happens to do something similar to me, I'd rather have mine up first.

[deanlegion]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1282/auditionpp0.jpg

The costume for my superheroine is for a woman who isn't afraid to be sexy, but who would kick you in the teeth if you harrass her. She has tough, punk rock black patent leather boots, briefs and bustier, but she's covered in a feminine pink satin wrap. Fishnets and metal studs accessorize her ensemble. I love pink and black together. She is from a modern, urban world.

The costume for the superhero is obviously based on a dragon. I imagine the scales, spikes and wings to be made from scientifically generated materials which are nearly indestructable. Despite it's technological origin, the costume is meant to evoke an organic approach to design. He is meant to look intimidating.

[deanlegion]

Just checking.... my post hasn't registered on the main board.

[mattbib]

Less than three weeks to post audition pieces!

[spaghettikiss]

Wrench & Junkyard:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa53/spaghettikiss/00-audition.gif

To design a pair of costumes I wanted to pick a theme and go with it. So I went with an old junkyard theme and created a duo around it.

WRENCH (left): I imagined her the ultimate handy-person and the brains of the duo. Her outfit stylish but utilitarian. Clothing is simple, a tank top, overalls and old junked pilot's googles. Beyond that her outfit is to serve her parter. The ultimate bionic multi tool forged around her left arm not only holds welding and construction tools but a few weapons to defend herself if she ever is in a situation where her partner cannot protect her. Wrench is a one woman pit crew and the creator of:

JUNKYARD (right): I wanted to make a Hulk like character but instead of a monster I wanted him to be constructed out of things found in a junkyard. The flexible parts are made out of tires while the metal parts come from construction vehicles like bulldozers and cranes (as well as a TON of other things...maybe even the kitchen sink). Inside is a strong but otherwise normal human male who operates this metal behemoth which because of its imperfect source material is in constant need of on the spot tweaking and updating.

Not only did I want to design something based around a theme but a pair of costumes that exuded the idea of teamwork and cooperation. Two very different costumes that were unified in there design and needed each other to work.

[spaghettikiss]

heh, I finished mine on the 2nd, I couldn't wait anymore...hope i'm in this year!!

[Aljira]

nice one Kiss.

u know what, everytime i see steam-making gear-laden mech steampunk stuff from anime...deviantart etc...i remember you...

[spaghettikiss]

nice one Kiss.

u know what, everytime i see steam-making gear-laden mech steampunk stuff from anime...deviantart etc...i remember you...

Really?? thats awesome.

I hope you are in on this again alira!

[Spidey]

I forgot to ask. Do they have to be heroes or can they be villains?

[mattbib]

"superhero and superheroine"

[mattbib]

Less than two weeks to post audition pieces!

[Manon]

I forgot to ask. Do they have to be heroes or can they be villains?

we're drawing costumes not characters, the terms hero and villain are defined by a person's actions, not the clothes they wear.

[spaghettikiss]

we're drawing costumes not characters, the terms hero and villain are defined by a person's actions, not the clothes they wear.

thats a fair pint, but i would imagine that you have to elude to their heroicness in the write up to make it passibe, anything could go for the design though I would imagine. I mean does ghost rider really look like a 'hero' per se?

and C'MON people, I know we're being all strategic and waiting for the last minute bt I'm going crazy with suspense over here!!! post post post!

[LewMoxinsghost]

Yeah, c'mon in. The water's fine! :evilsmile:

[Jaye]

Haha ha. It IS a long wait, isn't it?!

Jaye

[Bouncing Boy]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h51/Bouncing_Boy/Audition_Model_Sheet.gif
The female costume is made of an armored fabric. the boots, belt and wrist bracers are made of leather, and the belt has a metal buckle. She has goggles with polarized lenses

The male costume is a loose fitting fabric, again, boots are leather as well as the hat. His cape is easily removed in case it gets caught in something. The mask is a paint-ball mask that has night vision lenses.

[mthemordant]

http://www.50footrobot.com/images/COSTUMES2_50footrobot.jpg

My costumes are all about functionality and real-world application.

The female outfit is tight to the body to allow freedom of movement in combat. She is a futuristic adventurer and needs practical clothing. Her boots have "evertreads", allowing traction on ice, rocks, or in zero-g. Her belt has pouch storage for devices, archeological finds, and is expandable for weapon storage.
Her top is a kevlar laced, carbon-nanotube fabric that offers armored resistance to impact and projectile weapons, while still being light and as flexible as silk.

The Male outfit is a light armored pant over, "evertread" boots. A power belt allows him to control genetic enhancement parameters on the fly. He goes shirtless to allow his "Tesla Tattoo" range of movement as it shifts and reforms as crackling energy across his upper body. His mask not only hides his identity, but also contains image enhancement technology including infrared, ultrablue, z-ray, and signature scan across all EM frequencies.

The gold "skin" on both the figures is a sub-layer of nanoswarm bio-intelligence for rapid healing, damage resistance, enhanced strength and temperature control, encased in a semi-permeable indictor screen that can expel waste, liquid, and carbon dioxide, and allow in oxygen (or filter oxygen from water or low-oxygen environments), and moisture as needed.

[spaghettikiss]

sweet! got some posts up and its a contest now!!! everything is looking awesome so far, can't wait to see more!

[Manon]

I've had my male finished for over a week. I just need to sit down and draw my female design.

[Kid Icarus]

I've had my male finished for over a week. I just need to sit down and draw my female design.

i was about to post the exact same thing!

[End of Time]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t182/CaironIX/audition.jpg

Keeping it simple

Female design:
Clean crisp colours, blue, and yellow/gold. High collar. A modest outfit. Practical, a bit generic, but with a twist of individuality. A-symmetrical. Colours chosen because of the contrast with the male design. If the woman represents air, then the man represents earth. Brains, not brawn.

Male design:
Again, a-symetrical. Less modest than the female outfit. Brown grounded tones with yellow/gold accents. High collar. Earthly and physical are two things his constume aims to present to the viewer.

A couple that has various elements connecting them to one another, but their costumes are different enough to have them stand out as individuals. I wanted to keep it all very simple, and light.

[mattbib]

Ten days left to post audtion pieces.

I hope we get enough to necessitate the initial judging!

[spaghettikiss]

Ten days left to post audtion pieces.

I hope we get enough to necessitate the initial judging!

there are totally going to get like 30 in the last 3 days, as usual!!!

[Kid Icarus]

there are totally going to get like 30 in the last 3 days, as usual!!!

I thought that was the plan!

[escapegoat]

I've got my female design done up, but for some bizarre reason I'm just blanking on what to do for the male design. Otherwise, I woulda probably posted by now....

[End of Time]

I really think that the audition round is a great way to create an entry-level assignment for the entire group. The two figures that you need to dress bring the competition back to what it's about, designing costumes. The playing field is more level in this round since we're all working from the same template.

[Spidey]

I think I may be a late Feb poster. I'm just drawing blanks right now. There's nothing like a good ol' looming deadline to liven things up. :)

[Manon]

http://www.rearaccount.com/crap/cbrunway/audition3.gif

The Female Design
Inspiration
For the female, I wanted to go with something ridiculously sexy that invokes that 1980s feel of "the future" -something you would expect to see in Heavy Metal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Metal_(film)) or an old issue of 2000 A.D (http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/2000-AD-(comic)). Essentially, I wanted a Logan's Run (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/) look, but more intimidating. Since I was going for a 1970s/80s view of the future, I decided to embrace that cold war fear of a Soviet future in the design. However, I still wanted the outfit to look very feminine, and in sticking with that era of inspiration, I chose the pink and white color scheme to give a feeling of an old miami-barbie-style sports car.

Outfit
The outer shell of the helmet is a polycarbonate and the inner liner is an expanded polypropylene foam (a combination used in many modern motorcycle helmets). The visor has a reflective orange tint. On her shoulders she's wearing white, hard plastic pauldrons that strap underneath the armpits and across the shoulder blades.

Draped over her pauldrons is a pink sheer-woven polyamide robe (a flame retardant material used in some lingerie). The hammer and sickle is a two-part vinyl design stitched into the robe. The hammer and handle of the sickle are on one part of the robe, and the blade to the sickle is on the other part which tucks underneath the first. The vinyl extends as trim to the bottom of the robe (shown on the side of her thigh). The hammer-head and the tip of the sickle blade extend past the robe and retain their form by having a wire stitched into those parts (explaining the shadows cast onto the model's chest). The robe is gathered and tied by a ribbon in the back beneath her shoulder blades, pulling the fabric tight to that part of the body. There is also a cord tied around the model at the same height as her panties which keeps the robe closed.

The gloves and boots are both white leather with a pink leather trim. The boots have pink, rubber, high-heeled soles and the leather in the gloves is stretched around a hard plastic for the fins. The gloves also have the index and pinky fingers exposed much like Gambit's (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Newgambit.jpg)

The Male Design
Idea
For this design I wanted an outfit that could be worn by a luchador superhero like Santo or Blue Demon (http://www.trashcity.org/BLITZ/BLIT1320.JPG). However, I wanted it to be for a "question" themed character, much like The Riddler or Matthew Lesko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Lesko), so that I could incorporate the Spanish upside-down question mark. The name that I have associated with this outfit is ¿Qué Hombre?, a very cheesy name for a very cheesy outfit.

Outfit
The mask is green leather, laces in the back with white laces, and has a white trim around the mouth. Each of the two question marks on the mask are a solid piece (meaning the main part of the question mark and the 'dot' are sewn to each other) and are also leather. They are stitched to the mask only at the inside of the eye holes, enabling the rest of them to stick-out from the mask. Although it is not evident due to the white featureless mannequin, the eye holes are unprotected and expose the eyes and area around them.

The cuffs are green and white leather with a 'question mark' design on the inside of each. They also have hot pink leather tassels on the outside.

The boots are purple leather with pink leather trim, white laces, and white rubber soles. The belt is also pink leather with a polished bronze "question-mark" belt-buckle.

The pants and briefs are spandex, and along the outside of the pant-legs is a purple-and-white design alternating upside-down and standard question marks.

I chose the diamond-back rattlesnake for the tattoo because it is on the Mexican flag and is a respected symbol among the Aztecs. It extends across the shoulder-blades, and along with the belt-buckle forms a question-mark. (If the concept of a tattoo does not fall under the decided definition of "costume" then it can easily be viewed as a latex decal held in place with theatrical adhesive.)

[mattbib]

Five days left to post audtion pieces.

[mattbib]

Three days left to post audtion pieces.

[escapegoat]

All drawn up....just gotta get 'em colored now.

[Pro]

Go people go!

[Kid Icarus]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/mrcassandranova/Audition_Model_Sheetcopy-1.png

I wanted the designs to look like they could be friends, if need be. Still, I wanted to keep them to each have their own individual voice.

The female design came to me in a dream one night. I liked the idea of removable layers so I added a vest, and apparently pointed shoulders make me really happy, so there may be more of that to come. I have also been obsessed with the tapestryish pattern that is on both of my designs. The female outfit has short, which are kinda ugly, but highly wearable. I imagined she would need to move quickly, rendering any unneeded fabric a hindrance to her costume.

I just wanted the male design to come across with a very knighty feel to it. Since the model had to be reaaalllly big and buff, I wanted the costume to fit. The shoulder pads are made of metal, but the rest is the same thick unstable moleculed fabric that the female costume is made out of.

[pryde15]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/cpsm1092/CBRunway%20Season%204/Audition.jpg

I'll edit in my paragraph once I am home.

Female Design
I wanted something fun and different. Lately I have had alot of fun working with transparency and I thought this would be a great playing field for alittle excitement. I wanted something futuristic but with somewhat of a modern twist. Yes the costume would be see-through but not completely... add danger and maybe a tad of mystery? (Not much I would say though)

Male Design
This was more of a bold choice for me. I was having trouble finding something that matched up nicely with my female design, but I wanted to try something daring that was seen widely through the 80's. You saw heroes like Vibe and Elongated Man (yes at one point he did have a Deep V-Cut neckline added to his costume) sporting alot more skin, but I thought it to be in a playful manner of sorts. Anyways, I would just like to say that yes there are pants on this costume (being white) so keep that in mind.

Hope I impressed!

[Danny Wall]

Okay, trying this out. BTW I used gray mannequins to accentuate the white areas of the costume.
http://ozbot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4e3753ef0111689c4b95970c-800wi
The requirements for this audition entry were simply "superhero, superheroine." Nothing fancy, I'll admit, but I wanted to stay true to the pure essence of that idea-- the hero. I wanted a costume that a citizen in their world would look at with awe and respect and hope-- a costume that couldn't be construed as anything but a heroic champion's by visuals alone.

The lady's has some Greek overtones, with a cape coming from one shoulder and a motif of white and yellow (two-sided colors), accentuated by the headpiece and leg bands of gold. The black torso keeps a contrast and helps accentuate the golden velvet texture of her upper torso and the same color, but transparent, of the golden arms. Notice the silk leaves the shoulders bare and extends to the base of the fingers. Imagine a modern-day Artemis with long, flowing blonde hair.

The man's costume went through many variations, but I settled on keeping it a more iconic motif centered around a theme. In this case, an animal. Big, bold colors keep it classic, but some slight tweaks to keep some modern touches-- a gradient in the cape, tapered stripes on the tips of his gloves and boots, simulating claws without being threatening. Similarly, the costume is classic spandex and synthetics but with a more "realistic" style that is more of a modern military costume. Most notable for this guy is the mylar eyes, shaped as a catseye, and the wild mane of snythetic hair.

[Aljira]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/psiwar/CBRauditionxxx3.jpg

ok. this is me being fickle and suddenly deciding to join in anyway.

for the female: deep red patent leather held in place with leather straps and belts (who was it that said that my illustrations are bordering on S&M last year? i can't remember) worn over an gray Kevlar basque. leather gloves and another Kevlar piece covering the neck and the upper part of the chest.


for the male: dark green denim. leather boots, gloves, "skirt" and arm coverings (preferably kangaroo skin). one thick metal torso/chest plate covered in the thickest deerskin one could find. the huge belt is also made from deerskin and metal plates.


no bright colors. i want them dark and twisted. my superheroes are doing good for the wrong reasons.

[mattbib]

Final reminder: audition submissions are due tomorrow!

[escapegoat]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s201/tylerragan/ZabraandThunderhead.jpg


Zebra:
Simple, typical cloth spandex for material.

Thunderhead
Alien polymer armor. Stormcloud formation on chest is constantly altering, with flashes of fork lightning within the clouds.

[Affinity]

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/mohofrappe/affinityauditionsforreal.png

Space opera superheroine chic. Light, but resilient fabric enforced for action in space with a sturdy, roomy structure for this naturally resilient superbabe, whomever she may be in her retro-glory space adventures.

A fashionable overcoat on the right is hand stitched and woven with deep care by the mystical godmothers of Latin American legacy character, El General. While design elements may change with each harbinger of justice, there is always a sense of style and deeply rooted Latin commitment in this heavily enforced, strongly resistent Aztec (or is it Mayan? Or was it all the rage during Fashion Week in Brasil?) . A pilot's cap was introduced during WWII, when El General of the time would destroy enemy bombers in a decidedly heroic fashion with nothing but his pink gloved fist.

[Danny Wall]

Is it just me and Hunter that are using capes? Guys! Don't listen to Edna Mode! Capes are awesome!

[hunter_peterson]

However impractical! I don't usually use capes, though.

But capes can be awsome! Cape POWER!

[Aljira]

i counted 14.

are we still gonna be like - trimmed down?

[Puma]

What the heck, I'll try

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2425/145/108/615038140/n615038140_1504753_7656714.jpg

Names: Chaparral and Primeval
Mission: Surveillance and retrieval in urban and rural environments

Chaparral's costume is a blend of those colors found in chaparral and semi-arid environments. The design uses long sweeps of color that blend as she moves. The material of the unitard is made of silk for its strength and comfort. The hood covers the head and the center of the chest as is sewn together with the unitard. It is made of soft leather as are the gloves and boots.

Primeval's costume is designed for lurking in the dark shadows. The blends of greens, grays, and black in a broken, uneven pattern work well as camouflage both in the city and in the forest; it is also silk. The black leather jerkin is patterned after those worn by blacksmiths and protects his vital organs. His gloves and boots are made of medium weight leather. His hood is of dark green light leather. The use of the black leather is for the psychological impact when he steps out of his place of concealment, he is designed to Loom as well as lurk.

[snarkbunny]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/snarkbunny/audition.jpg

Female: Khutulun

I was inspired by the legendary Mongol female warrior, Khutulun, niece of Kublai Khan. Her costume is loosely based on classic Mongol costume. The tunic or deel has pointed shoulders to represent her being a warrior and the design is mean to allow reasonable freedom of movement. The deel and pants are made of silk, and the boots are made of leather and felt. The hat - well - I can not resist a funky hat.

Male: Order of the Tulip standard issue.
Superheroes aren't always about the obvious. For every celebrity superhero, I believe there is a horde of covert ones, working in the background to save the world. The Order of the Tulip is one such organization. Based on classic workmen overall's, the costume is designed for its members to be able to blend in in plain sight. The costume is cotton with a kelvar vest supplied unneath it and a wireless earpiece/microphone is built into the baseball cap. The overalls have plenty of pockets to hold whatever the superhero needs, lockpicks, gum, duct tape, etc.

[Gene M.]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/eg_marsh/comic%20art/cbrrunway1.jpg

Female
For this design I played off of the idea of superheroes being the ultimate stuntmen. The leather jacket and pants are a play on Evel Knievel's leather stunt outfits. With powers like invulnerability and flight, superheroes can do stunts he only dreamed of. Since this design is for a female, I used a pink/black/white color scheme. I thought it looked good with the stars and bars design without overdoing the whole patriotic theme.

Male
My male design was based around the idea of what a street level vigilante might look like in "real life." Instead of a cape and spandex, it made more sense to give him a military style outfit. The mask is leather and fitted with removable ceramic plate armor to offer increased resistance to gunfire. He's also wearing a polyester weather resistant shirt that would offer some protection from the elements. Over that is a vest made of bullet proof polyethylene unidirectional fiber and ceramic plate armor. It's lightweight and flexible, offering protection and mobility. It also has strips of Velcro that allow additional storage pockets to be attached. The belt is a nylon military issue duty belt. It's sturdy and can function as a "utility belt" if needed. His pants are a polyester and cotton blend utility pant reinforced with nylon. They offer mobility and protection from the elements, as well as containing a number of pockets and compartments for storage of small practical supplies (cellphone, money, food). The boots are nylon and leather Navy issue boots. They have a steel toe and offer traction while walking on a variety of surfaces. Simple leather gloves offer hand protection and finish off the design.

[CBrown]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5580/cbrprojectrunwayz.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cbrprojectrunwayz.jpg)
Female
The sole survivor of Ragnorak, the last Valkyrie wears a chain mail sheath and armor and ornaments of Nordic gold and silver, and a cloak of wolf's fur.

Male
The sacred raiments of his ancestors, made from the hides of African wildlife, and an ancient tribal mask, allow him to channel the powers of the African spirit world. The mask is carved from ebony, with a lion's mane head dress.

[Shade101]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg116/Dukkus/CBRunwayAudition.png

Moremi and Zura are two ancient Samburu warriors who sacrificed and bound their souls to a wicked sorcerer in order to gain immortality to protect the legacy and prevent the extinction of their tribe and to serve their God Leicah. Over the past 2,000 years they sought to cleanse their spirit of vengeance and uplift the curse. With every triumph and saved soul, they grew more powerful and so did their mystical powers which made it hard to become mere mortals again. Til this day they forever combat all that is wrong and remain to seek refuge in the hearts of those in need...

Female
Moremi's design is noticeably inspired from African culture and styles of dress. Instead of opting for the more overused prints like leopard and zebra, I chose giraffe prints. I merged her costume to look like a mix of gladiator and African zulu warrior. With the brilliant inputs of a Nigerian friend, and several fashion design friends, this is the look I came up with.

Male
Zura's look is more inspired by aztec warriors and African witch doctors. I chose to make a top out of chains and necklaces to accentuate his other gold accessories on his ankles. I also gave him a headdress to complete the look.

[Spidey]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/Spyderizzle/CBR4-R1.jpg

Male: Paragon - Modeled after a real life hero if the military were involved. All red parts are toughened titanium alloy armor. His basic garb included canvas pants, light combat boots and a fine mesh shirt that help wisk away sweat. Belt is your basic military issue and comes with a couple of pouches for miscellaneous items.


Female: Ember - Design is based around a fire starter character. The whole outfit isn't leather, but rather a fire retardant material to stop her clothes from burning off. She also has glasses that help cancel out the brightness of her flames. Orange parts (gloves and knees) are especially fire retardant composite materials.

Whew! Made it by the skin of my teeth. Again. Clearly nothing has changed.

[Spidey]

Holy shit, Gene! Talk about being in the same wavelength. I had them inked since earlier today, but decided to color them up rigth at the last minute.

[End of Time]

Holy shit, Gene! Talk about being in the same wavelength. I had them inked since earlier today, but decided to color them up rigth at the last minute.


I hate you.

[hunter_peterson]

Wow, go Spidey. Very anime.

[Aljira]

gooooo spidey!!! that work's really amazing...

u guys got good on your skills, while i focused on mah psp games...


why did i join....

[Spidey]

Oh, I'm no saint either. The PS3 is a fantastic time leech. Hence the last minute entry. :redface:

[snarkbunny]

I count 20 entries, and lots of really interesting ones.

Good luck, everyone.

[LewMoxinsghost]

I count 20 entries, and lots of really interesting ones.

Good luck, everyone.

Thanks, snark. I echo the sentiment to everyone who has entered. Good luck!

Don't forget about us early bird entries! *keeps fingers crossed*

[spaghettikiss]

Does anyone know when tv results will be posted? (not that I was expecting it yet-just curious)
Good luck to everyone!!! There are a ton of fantastic entries

[pryde15]

Does anyone know when tv results will be posted? (not that I was expecting it yet-just curious)
Good luck to everyone!!! There are a ton of fantastic entries

Not sure, I'd expect them to be posted before the first challenge. Definetly excited though.

[Aljira]

Oh, I'm no saint either. The PS3 is a fantastic time leech. Hence the last minute entry. :redface:

whatcha playin?

havent had enough money to buy me a gorgeous console. wers Prototype comin out? what console?

i'm like 500+ hrs on monster hunter.

----

the wait is killin' me.

any favorites?

[Spidey]

Are you guys talking about the actual show or the results for this competition? If for this I imagine the results will be posted along with first challenge on March 5th.

On Thursday, March 5, Project CBRunway, CBR's contest focusing on costume and character design, returns with an all new season!
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whatcha playin?

havent had enough money to buy me a gorgeous console. wers Prototype comin out? what console?

i'm like 500+ hrs on monster hunter.

----

the wait is killin' me.

any favorites?
Lately Sf3, but I'll Call of Duty 4 and GTA4 also get played.

I don't think there's a release date for Prototype yet, which is for PS3, 360 and PC.
As far as favorites, it's gotta be CoD4. I don't think I want to know how many hours I've logged on that, lol.

[End of Time]

Wouldn't it be less stressful, for everybody involved, if they posted the results 24 hours before the start of the competition, on the 4th?

[Dazzler]

Good luck everybody!

See you on the runway. :)

---Dazz

[Aljira]

sigh. still no update. it's 9:44pm here in the phils.....

[End of Time]

sigh. still no update. it's 9:44pm here in the phils.....


People should stop posting :D Every time I see this thread has new posts I feel compelled to take a look... only to discover that the results have yet to be posted... and when that happens... I cry a little on the inside.

[red-handed]

look what happens when one goes M.I.A.... for more than a month...
i see the same players return...
too bad i missed the audition process...
meh...
so when are the result gonna be posted?...
Can't wait to see what this season has in store ^_^

[escapegoat]

I'm only posting right now to make End of Time cry.... :tongue:

[DungeonmasterJim]

Geez, I'm not even participating this year and I'm getting anxious to see who made it in.


DM Jim

[ZacharyLovesYou]

I missed the deadline :(

[pryde15]

I am partly posting to torture End of Time, but also... aah!! The suspense is killing me!

[Spidey]

My goal is to win at least one challenge this year. I kept getting by just barely by a vote or two last year. It kinda sucked.
Haha, EoT.

[End of Time]

I hate all of you.

PS

I KNOW you're online Mattbib! I can SEEEEEEE you!

[LewMoxinsghost]

My goal is to win at least one challenge this year. I kept getting by just barely by a vote or two last year. It kinda sucked.
Haha, EoT.

It also sucks to not get any votes in competitions... if you guys haven't done so already, go check out the Concepts thread and vote for your favorite character, or at least tell me why my character doesn't rate a single vote. :eek:

[Hi-Fi]

I missed the deadline. :frown:

[escapegoat]

I missed the deadline. :frown:

I missed the deadline :(

I was bummed out that both of you guys missed the deadline. I like seeing both of your stuff. Do try and play in the Play-at-home thread if you can.... :wink:

[ZacharyLovesYou]

Wellll, I'll keep up in the Play-Along-At-Home Thread.:frown:

[Affinity]

I missed the deadline. :frown:
Hi-Fi, I am annoyed.