Learn the Art of Costume Design
With over two decades working in professional production of Film, Television, and Theatre, Brenda has amassed strong foundations for interpreting a director's vision, managing budgets and problem solving the challenges found in the execution of the Costume Department.
A. Costume Department Operations in Feature Film and Television Production
A 2-day session introducing the role of the Costume Department in film making
Participants will learn department organization, coordinating with other departments, protocols and more!
B. Jobs in the Costume Department and Where you fit in
One 8-hour seminar detailing costume department jobs, their requirements and how to get them
Participants will learn who does what and how the team works together.
Consider taking an additional workshop for Managing your Career
C. Costume Design in the Digital Age
Choose from one of three 8-hour seminars that can be targeted to Costume Department personnel or Producers, Directors and UPMs:
- How to Costume Design in a Digital Age,
- The Value of a Digital Asset Costumer
- Digital versus Analog Continuity
D. Advanced Costuming: Secrets of an International Designer
A 6-hour hands-on learning session
Participants will learn tricks of the trade and secrets of the experts, how to work with directors and production designers, sourcing costumes and more!
E. Supervising Background Costumes
Customized workshops from 4 to 8 hours outlining work in Background Costumes
Participants will learn about the role of the background cast, how to work with the Costume Designer and supervising a cast of thousands.
F. Stunt Costuming
Customized workshops from 4 to 8 hours outlining work in Stunt Costume .
Participants will learn the role of stunt performers, costuming for stunts, safety, fitting and coordinating with other departments.
G. Post-Apocalyptic & Sci-Fi Design
Customized workshops from 4 to 8 hours outlining work in Post-apocalyptic and Sci-Fi Costumes
Participants will learn about developing design concepts, colour, Macgyver-ing, breakdown, digital resources and get hands-on experience.
H. Special Effects Costuming and Blood Artistry
Making it look real - tips and tricks from gunshots to werewolf attacks
Participants will learn blood artistry, protocols and get hands-on experience!
I. Breakdown, Ageing and Dyeing
For contemporary, period and Sci-Fi movies. How to make new clothes look old and dirty or create a colour palette using dyes
Participants will learn how to breakdown and age costumes for different film genres, what they need, and hands-on practice.
J. Designing Weapons and Accessories
Building character with outstanding accessories - working with wood, fur, leather, bone, metal and more!
Participants will learn how to work with different materials and ensure accuracy in design.
K. How to make a movie the North American way
An 8-hour workshop on film production in North America
Participants will learn how film production differs between countries, sourcing costumes, budgeting and working in different cultural milieus.
L. Managing your Career in the 21st Century
Customized workshops from 4 to 8 hours.
Participants will learn about branding, marketing and promoting yourself in different service markets and how film productions operate to build a crew.
Custom Workshops
Brenda is able to create specialty workshops to meet your needs. Contact her to discuss options.
Photo: Workshop sponsored by the Fiji Film Commission