This set of photos, from real shots to AI-assisted scene blending, was a pretty interesting experiment. P1 is the original raw material shot on an outdoor rooftop that day. The weather was nice, and under the light, the details of this black, white, and blue outfit were captured very clearly. The feathers on the collar, the blue rose and metal buckles at the waist, and the belt buckles on the legs—all the textures were accurately restored. However, the background of the original photo was quite ordinary, lacking the fantasy atmosphere that should belong to the Dragon Raja worldview.
So later, I handed the material over to Doubao for scene expansion. P2 added a snowy field and flying doves, while P3 and P4 brought the giant dragon right into the scene. Honestly, I was shocked myself when I saw the final effect. Especially that P4 shot, sitting on the edge of a snow mountain cliff and turning my head to look at the Snow Mountain Giant Dragon behind me, it fits Princess Zero's aura perfectly—that cold, stern, and somewhat aloof expression, coupled with the dancing snowflakes and icy blue tones, instantly maxes out the atmosphere. This kind of AI-assisted output won't replace the fun of actual shooting; instead, it allows me to quickly get finished photos with different backgrounds based on my current cosplay outfit and makeup, which is incredibly practical for cosplayers who want to enrich their portfolios.
For this look, the makeup deliberately enhanced the contours of the eyes, and the light blonde wig was straightened smoothly. The black thorn crown and blue rose decorations on top of the head were also securely fixed. The shoes are black chunky-heeled Mary Janes, paired with semi-sheer black stockings and leg rings, making the visual focus more concentrated in the snowy scene. In fact, the most troublesome part of shooting cosplay is always the location. In the past, I had to travel far just to find a snowy field or a high mountain. Now, using the original image combined with AI scene generation saves a lot of upfront costs for finding venues, while perfectly combining the character with the iconic giant dragon elements from the original work, making it a new way of creating content for the Dragon Raja ( Cassell Gate) universe.
Of course, I also love the real shot because it represents the state under true light without any post-processing filters. However, these AI-extended versions just happened to let me see the possibilities of this character in different environments. In the future, if there are similar cosplays that require large-scene compositing, I think it can be completely left to AI assistance. As long as the realism of the character's own makeup, costume, and movements is maintained, the resulting effect won't be bad. I hope this attempt can provide some reference for friends who like Princess Zero. Cosplay inherently has many ways to be played, so there's no need to be confined to traditional real-life settings.