[Chang'e Cosplay] Honor of Kings Chang'e - Frost Resist, Behind-the-Scenes and Styling Analysis

Shooting this Chang'e - Frost Resist set took place during the National Day holiday. The weather that day was very comfortable, and I booked a familiar studio, heading over early in the morning to get styled. Shooting the entire set took almost most of the day; except for eating and resting, most of the time was spent adjusting angles and lighting. By the latter half of the shoot, my waist was indeed a bit sore, but fortunately, everyone said they were quite satisfied with how the final photos turned out.

Regarding the handling of the wig, a pink-and-white gradient hair color was used, and it took two layers of wrapping front and back to maintain such a fluffy short bangs style. The large flower ornaments on both sides of the top of the head were actually a bit heavier than imagined; paired with those golden branch-like small decorations, the visual center of the entire head looks quite full. For makeup, I specially paired it with light blue contact lenses, then added a tear mole under the eye, and chose a reddish bean-paste color for the lips. This not only highlights the softness of the pink-and-white hair color but also prevents the makeup from looking too heavy. The character Chang'e in Honor of Kings is inherently very ethereal, so keeping the makeup as clean and translucent as possible—blending a hint of coolness within gentleness—is more appropriate.

The tailoring of the costume is very meticulous. The upper body adopts a halter-neck design, just exposing the lines of the shoulders and collarbones. The Chinese frog buttons at the neckline combined with the draping golden tassels not only carry shades of traditional Chinese attire but also accommodate the need for easy movement during routine shooting. The outer blouse uses a lightweight gauze with a subtle shimmer, and the sleeves are made very wide, allowing them to float naturally when walking. The lower piece consists of patched shorts paired with white lace leg warmers, preventing the entire visual from looking too heavy.

For props, I prepared a white plush rabbit with small red eyes, placing it on a pink flower-shaped cushion to hold in my arms, making it very convenient to interact with. The photographer also said that the rabbit matched the color of the pink flower beautifully. The scene was deliberately chosen to be a New Chinese-style real-scene studio: the background wall features painted ink bamboo, an old bamboo-ribbed white paper umbrella sits in the corner, and the cabinets and wooden chairs are all in raw wood colors. This warm-toned woodwork combined with the pink-and-white outfit maxes out the atmosphere. The lighting in the studio was tuned very softly with minimal direct light, so there was basically no need to alter the overall colors in post-processing.

The casual rant post I made earlier was unexpectedly seen by many fellow enthusiasts, and I even received quite a few direct messages asking about the shooting details, making me feel that everyone quite likes this theme. This account of mine is usually used to post anime-related content and save some behind-the-scenes clips. Having it accidentally discovered by a few real-life (3D) friends was indeed a bit awkward, but I can only pretend not to know. "The frost-resisting blossoms hold their promise, yet the returning dream has no reliance"—this caption truly fits the character's stubborn yet subtly sorrowful beauty. Whether it's the fineness of the makeup and hair or the overall scene arrangement, this shoot achieved my ideal expectations. Leaving it here as an archive serves as a nice wrap-up for my hard work during the National Day holiday.