FAIRGROUND CONCERT 9/7/10

Hey Guys...Some of you heard my speech today and those of you that were working Tuesday and not Wednesday need to read the following to know what to bring tomorrow, Thursday.

All fans working Thursday, 9/7 need to bring, not wear, but bring the clothes that you wore on Tues and Wed. In addition to that you should bring choices for two more looks. Wear one of your options, as always, and bring choices for another look. The same rules apply as before. If you need a reminder you can scroll down to the post below this one for the colors and specs, etc.

It would be great if the new clothes that you bring consists of layers. That way we can facilitate more simple changes. Example: Tees that could be layered under button front shirts and blouses. Taking the top layer off and wearing the tee alone is a simple second look. You know your own clothes, but think along these lines.

Also, everyone should bring cowboy hats, caps, sunhats, etc. These too help to create an easy change.

If you were one of the Anastasia tee shirt wearers either on Tues or Wed you should still bring other options. You may be wearing the tee again, but you may not. The costume truck will be at another location so we need everyone to bring options.

It has been a pleasure working with everyone the last couple of days and I want to say thanks for helping us out by bringing the perfect stuff. Thanks in advance for all the good stuff that I know will show up tomorrow. See you on the set!

Greetings everyone.......for this installation we will be talking about the Fair/Concert. Above please note the color for the color pallette. Of course, this is a fall pallette and these duller, more muted colors work best for our show. Please keep this in mind when making your selections. Texture and pattern are good, just nothing too busy or "loud, " please. Avoid large, obvious logos on shirts and jackets as we cannot use them. Graphics are ok as long as they do not indicate a specific brand. For example: tees with the large AF on them are not usuable as we all know what that mean.

I am going to be breaking down the background artists by categories. Most of you will be Fair Goers/Concert Fans, but there are a few other categories such as musicians, roadies, security, etc. If you are told that you will be a specific type please bring the items listed, as well as some selections from the Fair Goers/Concert Fan category.

FAIR GOERS/CONCERT FANS

Men: Please bring several options of the following items. The more you bring the better we can make you look.

tee shirts (bring some that you might not mind cutting the sleeves off of)

muscle tees and "wife beaters"

vintage western shirts in plaids, denims or other designs

sweatshirts/hoodies without logos in grey, brown, navy, ect

jeans (nothing too worn out or with a lot of rips or holes)

Vests in denim, suede and leather

jackets in denim, suede or leather

cowboy hats and brim caps

cowboy boots

Women: Please bring several options of the following items. The more you bring the better we can make you look.

sun hats, brim caps and cowboy hats

parasols or sun shades of some kind

anything with roses on it, including tees, blouses, dresses

please include in your options something black and something red

jeans, slacks, skirts, sundresses

jackets in denim, suede and leather

sweatshirts/hoodies without logos in gray, brown, navy, etc

vintage western shirts/dresses

cowboy boots and other shoes to work with all that you bring

we want you to be "dolled up" but without a lot of jewelry. The feel is festive. You are here to see your favorite country music star!

Also, if you have any silk roses in your house, please bring them to wave in the air!!

MUSICIANS

I believe that you have been spoken to, but just wanted to remind you. Tee shirts without logos, a few pant/jean options, any long sleeve shirts without stripes, boots-things that you like to perform in.

ROADIES

Typically this look is all dark. Please bring most things in black, navy and dark gray. This can include tees without logos, polo shirts, button front shirts. Also, please bring black pants as well as dark jeans. Don't forget black shoes.

FAIRGROUND SECURITY

Those chosen for this will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept. You should bring with you a white crew neck tee shirt, black shoes and a black belt.

ANASTASIA SECURITY GUARDS

Those chosen for this will be given Security polo shirts. You should bring with you a black short sleeve crew neck tee shirt, a white short sleeve crew neck tee shirt, black pants (not jeans) and a black belt and black shoes.

And now a few helpful hints....make sure that you bring things for you own personal comfort. A jacket to wear if it is cool and you are not on camera. A pair of comfortable shoes that you can wear when not on camera. There will be plenty of waiting around time. Do yourself a favor and bring a book or your ipod or a crossword puzzle or something. If there is something of value that you would be concerned about losing, just don't bring it! All areas are secured and your possessions will be safe, but if you dropped your heirloom ring from your great-grandmother and can't find it, you will wish that you had left it at home!!

We look forward to meeting all of you next week. Please remember to consult the color pallette chart and to carefully read the lists of items that we would like you to bring. Our goal is to make you look great and "camera ready" so that we don't have to hide you behind the hot dog stand!! Bring us plenty of options and we will be able to do so. See you on the set!

WELCOME

Welcome everyone to the blog that gives you the information that you will need from the Costume Dept to be "picture ready."

As you scroll past this post you will find information for the Deputy Sheriffs that work 9/21 and then as you scroll past that post you will find information on those that will be working during the party scene, beginning Wed, 9/22.

Please make sure that you read and follow all instructions and guidelines. It will only help you get in the shot, cuz you look so good!

Remember the practical things as well. If the shoes that you want to wear on camera are uncomfortable, then make sure to bring something comfortable to wear while no on camera. Always include jacket options as part of you "on camera" look. It may be hot now, but we will be shooting some nights and we may need these layers to look good and stay warm.

We look forward to meeting and working with each and every one of you.

See you on the set!

ELI'S CABIN SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES

Hey guys.... so for all the BG coming to play the Sheriff Deputies at Eli's cabin on 9/21/10 should bring the following:
White crew neck tee shirt
black socks
black army-type ankle boots or solid black sneakers
black leather belt

If you wear very flashy jewelry, watches, earrings etc, you may as well leave them at home because you not be wearing them on camera. Any personal possesions will be your responsibility to keep up with, so if you don't want to lose what you aren't wearing on camera, just leave it at home.

We look forward to meeting you guys and we'll see you on the set!

ELI'S CABIN THE PARTY

Hey guys...so now it's time to talk about the party. You will see a color pallette above labeled FALL. These are the guide colors for what you are picking out to bring with you. A little to the left or right is certainly fine, but these kinds of burnt or autumn colors are what we want to see.

As for style...the look for the film is a hipster, retro, western vibe. Vintage western shirts, denim and suede vests over graphic tees, retro leather jackets and coats and some vintage jewelry thrown in for good measure. And just for fun let's throw in some camo to keep our carnivouous hunters happy. Channel Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Emmy Lou Harris, circa 1974, and you've got the idea. It's all a little gritty and a little raw, but a whole lot of a good look.

Everyone should bring several options of the following items:

Men

"Redneck" jeans (The basics: Levi's, Lee, Wrangler etc. Nothing too "hip" or "street" looking)

Dickies/workpants/camo pants

Cool vintage polyester pants

Vintage western shirts/western button front shirts

Henleys/thermal pullovers/long sleeve tees/short sleeve tees

Suede, denim and leather vests

Suede, denim and leather jackets and coats

Cowboy hats and boots (vintage or current)

Don't forget your great distressed leather belts and big-as-a-plate belt buckles and

your rocking jewelry and accessories

Women

Sexy dresses, tops and tanks (but sexy in a less obvious way, we are in the woods, not 2nd Ave)

Jeans/skirts

shoes and boots

suede, denim and leather jackets, coats and vests

Vintage western shirts/western blouses

Cowboy hats and boots (vintage or current)

Don't leave home without all the vintage and retro jewelry that I know you've got, and bring us a belt with a big 'ole buckle on it

We look forward to meeting all of you. Remember the color pallette and stick to it. Please bring as many of the items that we are requesting as you can. We only want to make you look good so that you can potentially be front and center, and not hidden behind a tree somewhere. See you on the set!