[Qingyi Cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero Battle Scene: "Call Me Senior!"

When posing, the ultimate test is your center of gravity and core strength. The range of motion in this photo is indeed massive. To present that sharp yet agile visual effect, the exertion points of the arms and legs need precise control. Wearing this Qingyi cosplay outfit, my biggest impression was the heavy feel of those mechanical armor plates and how they balanced with the overall look.

The shooting location was actually a venue equipped with large audio gear. The interlocking purplish-red and warm yellow light tubes beneath the stage provided a strong cyberpunk cosplay atmospheric base. Because it was a wide environment, we used some wide-angle and even low-angle perspectives to amplify the impact of the movements and the extension of the long-handled weapon. Holding that weapon prop, I was constantly worried about hitting the equipment on site, but after coordinating the positioning, it actually became an excellent visual centerpiece.

For the overall makeup and hair, the green twintails paired with the metallic, blue-black combat suit showed a beautiful sheen under the polygonal lights at the top of the stage. The design of the costume balances techwear style with small decorative elements, including waist accessories and leg guards. These details were beautifully rendered under the on-site fill light.

The shoot was actually quite exhausting because I had to constantly repeat jumping, squatting, and kicking poses while maintaining a sharp gaze. The moment I faced the camera, I had to completely immerse myself in character, imagining my real reaction in this combat environment. The shot where I interacted with my partner—who was wearing that giant, square mascot suit—actually helped me a lot, allowing me to relax my nerves a bit and make a more casual, slice-of-life expression.

For cosplay, excellent venue lighting can elevate the quality of the final photos to another level. The main set-up this time revolved around the audio equipment, and the geometric panels on top added a sense of space to the framing. I really love how the purple and yellow lights outlined the edges of the costume, creating a wonderful contrast of light and shadow against the hard edges of the shoulder armor and skirt armor.

Finally, regarding the presentation of action scenes, I believe friends who have cosplayed action-oriented characters will relate: the frozen moment depends not only on the photographer's skill but also on your own body's flexibility and explosive power. This time, I tried relatively bold positioning and postures in front of the lens, hoping to recreate an image full of power. In terms of post-processing, this photoset basically retained the original color tone of the live lighting, mostly cleaning up the stage floor shadows and the background to make the main character stand out more. Having done cosplay for so long, every photoset represents a deeper understanding of the character. Although my muscles ache after some movements, seeing the frames captured as the shutter clicks makes it all worth it.