[Odette cosplay] Genshin Impact: The cool-headed collision of blue-and-white skirts and a long sword

When I first got this Odette costume, the most intuitive feeling was that the color scheme was extremely clean. The blue-and-white interlaced fabric matched with golden metal trim has a texture even better than expected. The process of wearing it was much more cumbersome than imagined; the waist corset structure needed to be adjusted to the most appropriate position to fit the body without affecting breathing, and the dark blue straps and gloves on the arms also had to be fixed bit by bit. The wig was specially styled; the light blue needs to reflect a sense of layering, and the bangs and sideburns in the front were trimmed many times to strive for a natural and fluffy state, while the accessories on both sides had to be carefully clipped into place to prevent them from falling off during the shoot.

In terms of makeup, to match the overall cool temperament, purple was chosen for the eyeshadow and contact lenses. The eyeliner was intentionally flicked upward to increase the sharpness of the gaze. Lip makeup chose a higher-saturation red to provide a visual highlight amidst the cool-toned outfit. The entire makeup needed to stay clean under the lighting without too much smudging, otherwise it would ruin the stern temperament inherent to the character.

The prop is this long sword, featuring a very gorgeous design. The hilt and crossguard have many hollowed-out and gemstone-inlaid designs, which really tests the craftsmanship of the prop. Holding it in hand actually has some weight; to maintain a stable sword-holding posture in front of the lens, both the core and arms need to continuously exert force. During the shoot, posing really tests physical strength and control, especially grasping the expression in the eyes—it shouldn't look too hollow, nor should it be overly forced, maintaining a calm yet firm state.

This shoot tried different framing distances. The first and second shots are side and half-body close-ups, mainly to showcase the details of the costume and the tension of the sword-holding action. The side angle can well highlight the arm lines as well as the waist structure. The third shot is a frontal composition, focusing on presenting the overall styling feel and facial expression. To highlight the texture of the costume and facial light and shadow, the photographer adjusted the light positions, using side backlighting to outline the contours, making the character pop out from the dim background. Once the background is darkened, the blue-and-white color scheme on the character becomes extremely eye-catching, and the metal parts also have a great reflective effect under the light.

Throughout the entire shooting process, although doing many large-scale movements while wearing this outfit was quite tiring, seeing the light, shadow, and details rendered in the camera made all the preliminary preparation and effort feel worthwhile. For characters with combat elements, the coordination of body language and expression is extremely important; only by fully immersing oneself in this state can a relatively realistic effect be presented.