The shape of Xiaoju's new drama "Hua Rong" was complained about, and it was hotly discussed on the Internet
The newly launched costume drama "Hua Rong" in June sparked heated discussions, and the appearance of the heroine Wei Zhi in the play once again became the target of public criticism. The little bow who plays the role of Wei Zhi is piled up with dazzling jewelry, which is cheap and cheesy, and completely fails to reflect the beauty of the "fairy".
This styling design immediately made waves on the Internet, and a large number of netizens posted articles criticizing its poor taste.
A closer look at Xiao Ju's past works found that many costume dramas she starred in over the years have received polar reviews. Despite frequent appearances on the small screen, except for the only hit "Yunxi Biography", the Douban scores of the rest of the works are concentrated in the low range of 3-4 points.
There are problems with modeling and performance, which has become a stumbling block that affects her from achieving greater achievements on the road to filming. We can't help but sigh that if a beautiful face is not dressed up by a professional team, it is difficult to stand out in this highly competitive industry.
At present, the modeling design of costume dramas is converging, and it is difficult to see creativity
Looking at the current costume drama industry, there is a common problem in the design of female characters in many works - they are highly similar, and it is difficult to judge the plot and character background.
We can't help but feel that this problem has seriously affected the audience's viewing experience, and also weakened the recognition and attractiveness of the work itself.
According to the analysis of industry insiders, on the one hand, many stylists are suspected of following the trend and trying to copy the ideas of their predecessors in a limited number of ancient elements; On the other hand, there is indeed a trend of perfunctory and rushing.
Looking back on the many classic costume dramas that were popular a few years ago, the heroines have distinct images and full of personality, which makes people stand out at a glance. Nowadays, it is rare to see such a brilliant work.
We have to mention Mao Xiaotong, a powerful little flower who did not shine because of the costume styling in the new drama "The Legend of Yunxiang". The designer seems to have ignored the sassy and heroic appearance of the role of "chivalrous girl", and instead dressed her too plainly, failing to maximize the beauty of the actor.
There are many more examples like this, and we hope that the industry will learn from them, break the convergence dilemma, and let the audience see more wonderful ideas in styling design.
Breakthroughs and innovations in modeling design in variety shows
In stark contrast to the styling dilemma in the costume drama industry, some large-scale variety shows have a high investment in the design of the costume styling of participating artists, which can usually present eye-catching effects.
It is on these non-mainstream stages that the audience is able to appreciate many innovative costumes and hairstyles. Representative cases include Cai Wenjing, Sun Yi, Kan Qingzi and others, whose ancient style and dress when participating in the recording of variety shows are very distinctive, which is quite different from their image in the main drama, and is often more moving.
This is mainly due to the fact that the stylists in the variety show group can think out of the box and use rich imagination to create. They not only pay attention to distinguishing colors and materials, but also pay attention to discovering the personal charm of the actors and integrating them into the design.
We see that Cai Wenjing's dignified and gentle screen image has been broken through and sublimated in the secondary creation, and several magnificent and atmospheric Hanfu shapes have been successfully created. The fabrics of these shapes are textured and bright, and the harmony of the whole is never lost by exaggeration.
Hairstyles, hairpins and other accessories are a perfect fit for the actor's temperament. The designers not only showed a deep understanding of ancient Chinese culture, but also injected modern aesthetic elements into the details, completing a successful fusion.
To sum up, we can see that compared with a single costume drama crew, large-scale variety shows have the opportunity to take the lead in the innovative design of costumes and props. This provides a valuable reference for more practitioners, and also makes the audience look forward to the contemporary reflection on classical Chinese beauty.
Our recommendations for costume drama styling
Through the above comparison and case analysis, we have noticed that there are great design defects and room for innovation in the role modeling of actresses in current costume dramas.
First, more three-dimensional and rich headwear, such as hair bags, bun supports, etc., should be used to add a sense of hierarchy to the overall shape. This can not only have the effect of modifying the face and highlighting the facial features, but also enhance the character's demeanor.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the use of headwear and avoid a single dazzling design language.
Second, dramatic conflict can be enhanced through innovations in makeup design. For example, the color system of makeup theme is set according to the person's identity and emotional state changes, or the psychological characteristics are rendered by local exaggeration.
This allows the audience to visually perceive the direction of the plot and the character of the characters more intuitively.
Third, the most important thing is to abandon the homogenization tendency and achieve personalized design of the shape. This needs to take into account the actor's appearance, temperament, and character positioning, and find a meeting point to make a breakthrough.
Designers can take inspiration from an actor's previous classic roles and take them to new heights.
We believe that if the crew can pay attention to the above suggestions, it will greatly improve the overall look and feel of the production. This will not only increase the attractiveness of costume dramas, but also help create a more professional and positive industry ecology.
Call on the industry to pay attention to and create more wonderful works
To sum up, we have to admit that there is indeed a lot of room for improvement in the styling design of actress roles in current costume dramas. This has seriously affected the overall look and feel of the work, and it is necessary for film and television practitioners to face up to this problem.
We call on the costume drama industry to increase investment in costume and hairstyle innovation. Relevant departments also need to formulate higher standards and urge the crew to strictly control the quality of modeling design.
At the same time, the aesthetics of the audience also need to be gradually guided and improved. It is believed that with the maturity of the public's aesthetic awareness, the healthy competition in the market will become more intense, which will promote the emergence of more exquisite costume works.
The cultural confidence and zeitgeist behind the works that shine will surely be fascinating, exitcode