Masquerade judging
Mar. 30th, 2008 08:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
stephbgThis won't be as detailed as I was planning, but if I don't do it now it won't happen.
If I were Queen: Steph's assessment techniques for masquerade judging. An off-the-cuff list which in practice would be developed with The Powers That Be and in reference to the actual prize categories for that year.
I'm *very* interested in feedback.
Was the costume:
* Made for this particular masquerade and thus on debut?
I feel quite strongly it should be something new to be awarded a major prize
* Made or at least assembled by the person wearing it?
Hired it? Got it made by a professional? Or your Mum? Not as good as DIY.
* Designed by the person wearing it?
Sometimes a good costume is assembled from ready-made componets, so I allow for this.
* Related to the theme of the masque and/or con?
Well obviously
* Made well or creatively?
Saftey pins are not a crime, but I'd like to see a certain amount of thought or effort go into it.
* Worn or presented well or creatively?
You don't need to be an extrovert, but it helps if it stays in one piece for at least an hour, and you at least try to pose for photos. Less critical.
* Either a good character copy or an interesting original?
I confess to a personal bias towards original creations rather than cosplay-type strict copies, but I am capable of putting that bias aside if necessary
* Imbued with X-, wow-, and/or oooooooh-factor?
'Cause sometimes it's just a gut feeling :-)
And this year? Based purely on low-res views of R&L's photos: My attention kept being drawn to The Weeping Angels from Dr Who: Blink.
However, I didn't get a close look at everyone's, and didn't get the chance to identify all the characters. I would never be a judge unless I got a chance to actually speak to the people.
You may fire.
If I were Queen: Steph's assessment techniques for masquerade judging. An off-the-cuff list which in practice would be developed with The Powers That Be and in reference to the actual prize categories for that year.
I'm *very* interested in feedback.
Was the costume:
* Made for this particular masquerade and thus on debut?
I feel quite strongly it should be something new to be awarded a major prize
* Made or at least assembled by the person wearing it?
Hired it? Got it made by a professional? Or your Mum? Not as good as DIY.
* Designed by the person wearing it?
Sometimes a good costume is assembled from ready-made componets, so I allow for this.
* Related to the theme of the masque and/or con?
Well obviously
* Made well or creatively?
Saftey pins are not a crime, but I'd like to see a certain amount of thought or effort go into it.
* Worn or presented well or creatively?
You don't need to be an extrovert, but it helps if it stays in one piece for at least an hour, and you at least try to pose for photos. Less critical.
* Either a good character copy or an interesting original?
I confess to a personal bias towards original creations rather than cosplay-type strict copies, but I am capable of putting that bias aside if necessary
* Imbued with X-, wow-, and/or oooooooh-factor?
'Cause sometimes it's just a gut feeling :-)
And this year? Based purely on low-res views of R&L's photos: My attention kept being drawn to The Weeping Angels from Dr Who: Blink.
However, I didn't get a close look at everyone's, and didn't get the chance to identify all the characters. I would never be a judge unless I got a chance to actually speak to the people.
You may fire.
