Basic Posing Tutorial - Page 2

Creative Genius · 07-30-2010, 07:22 PM

i have a picture i found where my booty take over the picture...and whats worse is that im wearing my yoko from gurren lagann cosplay.
that one will never see the light of day

creativecrater · 07-30-2010, 09:37 PM

Definitely a great tutorial! I faved it on DA so I can share it with peeps. I love your examples--so clear and understandable!

@OMGwyn: definitely practicing in a mirror helps too!

tarinalove · 07-31-2010, 08:56 PM

I think it's also good to look at the character your cosplaying as poses.

MDA · 08-01-2010, 09:46 PM

That's a really helpful guide! That's true that props present new problems. I know for one prop I have to hold it in the one hand and find something else to do with the other ('cause it's so small, but I usually end up pointing at the photographer because the character does that sort of thing)

BsWN · 08-02-2010, 12:35 PM

Those are really good tips ^.^ Although sometimes using the character's "signature pose" isn't always good, if it's over-used, in my case. So, it's time to go practice ^.^

Speener · 08-03-2010, 07:51 PM

Good guide! I always found myself doing the same pose in my solitary shots, but its an overused pose.(Roxas in battle stance)

Riafayce · 08-04-2010, 02:21 AM

Thank you so much for putting that together!
Since I'm new to cosplay, this is going to be so helpful, especially for the con I'm going to in the fall.

Cherazor · 08-07-2010, 02:30 PM

Awww, thanks again people. You're way too kind, really. *blushes* I'm so glad you like it, though. It was a lot of fun to make, so...

BsWN - Well, just because a pose is overused doesn't mean it's bad.

It's always a great place to start at, and you can always put your own personal twist to the pose as well.

Axelai · 08-07-2010, 02:49 PM

I wish i had read this ahead of time. Half of the pictures i find of myself in my Yoko outfit, my belly is sticking out x_____x;; I don't look fat at all in person, but i do in all these pictures. Waaah...

meggo1983 · 08-08-2010, 11:02 PM

Awesome tutorial!! Thank you so much for posting it! I wonder how some my characters would pose, this give me some great ideas.

Chiyo_chan · 08-09-2010, 12:52 PM

These are some really great posing ideas! Thank you!
Posing is always the hardest part for me XD

Zokushou · 08-09-2010, 02:14 PM

Are you hiding a guide "for the gentlemen" anywhere?

brucer007 · 08-09-2010, 06:50 PM

Well done! Your descriptions went well with your images. You certainly put a lot of time and effort to help others.

Luxuria85 · 08-10-2010, 02:16 PM

This was great! I'm new to cosplay and my first time was for San Diego Comic Con. I'm really happy my character has a personality where the 'dead hand' won't come into play. She always has her hands on her hips or doing something with them. These are great tips! I'm definitely going to keep them in mind for when I do my Sucker Punch cosplay!

tsuoi_kaze · 08-11-2010, 03:17 AM

This is a great tutorial! While I like to think I'm decent at posing for photos, there's always room for improvement, and it's easy to forget little things like what you went over. I'm EXTREMELY guilty of the "dead hand" effect.

07-30-2010, 07:22 PM	#16
Creative Genius feelin' nerdy Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	i have a picture i found where my booty take over the picture...and whats worse is that im wearing my yoko from gurren lagann cosplay. that one will never see the light of day __________________ ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Morning Futago Cosplay ♥♥♥♥♥♥ http://morningfutago.deviantart.com/

07-30-2010, 09:37 PM	#17
creativecrater browncoat trekkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 351	Definitely a great tutorial! I faved it on DA so I can share it with peeps. I love your examples--so clear and understandable! @OMGwyn: definitely practicing in a mirror helps too! __________________ Forum Avatar photo by Christina K. <3 AX 2013, tentative list: Eruka Frog, Hikaru Hitachiin, Jolteon Please PM if you have pics or vids of us! "Get Ready. This is the I.C.U.* The Intensive Cosplay Unit. Dirty bit."*

07-31-2010, 08:56 PM	#18
tarinalove alsoknownas Katarini Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 984	I think it's also good to look at the character your cosplaying as poses. __________________ Go like and comment on my page! https://www.facebook.com/RinaMeowsir I take commissions, just send me a message. <3

08-01-2010, 09:46 PM	#19
MDA Destiny Productions Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,351	That's a really helpful guide! That's true that props present new problems. I know for one prop I have to hold it in the one hand and find something else to do with the other ('cause it's so small, but I usually end up pointing at the photographer because the character does that sort of thing) __________________ Next Event:: Ottawa Comic Con The Master "End of Time" (Doctor Who) [100%] 2013 Cons/Events: Too many events for 2013, to see the full list please visit here: MDA's Schedule Facebook \| deviantART

08-04-2010, 02:21 AM	#22
Riafayce Happy little thoughts Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Thank you so much for putting that together! Since I'm new to cosplay, this is going to be so helpful, especially for the con I'm going to in the fall. __________________ Next Convention: NYAF / Comicon Possible Cosplays: Lucy from Elfen Lied Saya Takagi from High School of the Dead

08-02-2010, 12:35 PM	#20
BsWN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 513	Those are really good tips ^.^ Although sometimes using the character's "signature pose" isn't always good, if it's over-used, in my case. So, it's time to go practice ^.^

08-03-2010, 07:51 PM	#21
Speener Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 32	Good guide! I always found myself doing the same pose in my solitary shots, but its an overused pose.(Roxas in battle stance)

08-07-2010, 02:30 PM	#23
Cherazor I is a gud righter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 565	Awww, thanks again people. You're way too kind, really. blushes I'm so glad you like it, though. It was a lot of fun to make, so... BsWN - Well, just because a pose is overused doesn't mean it's bad. It's always a great place to start at, and you can always put your own personal twist to the pose as well. __________________ "I'm 98% beautiful and 2% insane! ...Or is it the other way around?" My DeviantArt

08-07-2010, 02:49 PM	#24
Axelai I'm Awesome Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,409	I wish i had read this ahead of time. Half of the pictures i find of myself in my Yoko outfit, my belly is sticking out x_____x;; I don't look fat at all in person, but i do in all these pictures. Waaah... __________________ Upcoming Conventions: SacAnime, Anime LA, Anime Conji ~Cure deviantART Tumblr Fan Page~ Vote for me at the Otaku House costume contest!!

08-08-2010, 11:02 PM	#25
meggo1983 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 30	Awesome tutorial!! Thank you so much for posting it! I wonder how some my characters would pose, this give me some great ideas. __________________ Madness chases some, but waits for others

08-09-2010, 12:52 PM	#26
Chiyo_chan ~ElectricWaffle~ Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 34	These are some really great posing ideas! Thank you! Posing is always the hardest part for me XD __________________ Completed Hatsune Miku,Nico Robin,Chrome Dokuro (regular),Chrome Dokuro (jumpsuit),C.C.,Himawari Kunogi, Yamamoto Working on Chrome Dokuro (update), Rise Kujikawa (summer uniform), Carly (Yugioh 5Ds), ELR Miku, Yoko Littner, Chrome Dokuro (Suit),Skull (KHR) dA

08-09-2010, 02:14 PM	#27
Zokushou Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 25	Are you hiding a guide "for the gentlemen" anywhere?

08-09-2010, 06:50 PM	#28
brucer007 Bruce Heinsius Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,245	Well done! Your descriptions went well with your images. You certainly put a lot of time and effort to help others.

08-10-2010, 02:16 PM	#29
Luxuria85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 107	This was great! I'm new to cosplay and my first time was for San Diego Comic Con. I'm really happy my character has a personality where the 'dead hand' won't come into play. She always has her hands on her hips or doing something with them. These are great tips! I'm definitely going to keep them in mind for when I do my Sucker Punch cosplay! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~* Amber Sweet~Repo! The Genetic Opera (Zydrate Anatomy)~~100% Complete Karu-Sil~Sinestro Corps.~~100% Complete Original Steampunk~~50% Complete Last edited by Luxuria85 : 08-31-2010 at 07:23 PM.

08-11-2010, 03:17 AM	#30
tsuoi_kaze PERSONA! bang Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,290	This is a great tutorial! While I like to think I'm decent at posing for photos, there's always room for improvement, and it's easy to forget little things like what you went over. I'm EXTREMELY guilty of the "dead hand" effect.

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