Magicians costumes

After our two minute we intended to have a switch up in roles. I had originally wanted to do the art direction on this film as it offers a lot of creative potential with the characters and a change from doing sound would have been nice. As Amy will be taking art direction in level 6 and I sound it makes more sense to stick to these roles, however I was still able to help with assembling the costumes which was a useful insight.

Above is a sketch I did of how I imagined the Magician to look [sort of like Christi], and the beginnings of a storyboard/comic outlining the final scene that never got finished.

 Some time ago when I returned home my uncle was between moving houses and his stuff was being stored in my room. I found an old jacket from his days in a band that I thought would be perfect for this film.

 I had also coincidently been assembling a Joker fancy dress outfit which offers several valuable resources.

 Between these our magicians should be well kitted out. I think the bright red jacket would be better suited to the Magician's eccentric nature and unpredictability whilst the purple is more befitting of the salesman as according to this gemstone website: 

'Purple is the color of good judgment. It is the color of people seeking spiritual fulfillment. It is said if you surround yourself with purple you will have peace of mind. Purple is a good color to use in meditation. Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Being the combination of red and blue, the warmest and coolest colors, purple is believed to be the ideal color. Most children love the color purple. Purple is the color most favored by artists. Thursday's color is purple.' 

 As the salesman will ultimately be tested on his judgement in the films climax and also find fulfilment in his new line of work I think he is better suited to this colour scheme. From this research I've also gained the invaluable knowledge that Thursday's colour is indeed purple.  

 Also lying around was a top hat and cane for the magician to wield. 

Deciding that I probably look the most trampish in the group, the small role of the homeless man was given to me. To prepare for the part I've neglected to shave for the past month, as well as choosing to sleep rough three nights a week. Following some experimentation with hard drugs I now feel confident in the role, and will complete the outfit with a big parka and some fingerless gloves.