[Entelechia cosplay] The Oppressive Feel of the Arknights Great Scythe, Convention Photo Sharing

The convention photos from the NCE exhibition are finally organized. The process of cosplaying Entelechia this time was actually quite interesting, especially when I held this giant scythe—I truly realized the weight of this weapon. Looking at setting drawings or in-game models normally, I felt it was just a conventional weapon, but after getting my hands on it, I could feel that heavy, solid sense of reality; not only reflected visually but also physically present.

I really like the fabric texture of this costume. It's that kind of black material with a certain sheen, paired with the exaggerated white ruffled collar ornament on the chest and a red-and-black dual-colored long cape. The core of the overall outfit is quite clear: shaping a cool, isolated, yet somewhat mysterious visual sensation through the classic clash of black, white, and red. The leg ring and cross-strap white sock details are also on point. Under the soft lighting of the studio setup at the convention site, the texture and patterns of these costume details can be seen very clearly, and the contours of the makeup and the three-dimensional feel of the costume are well highlighted.

When engaging in Roleplay in a large venue like a convention, the first thing to overcome is psychological pressure. The crowds coming and going are very noisy, but when you truly enter the character's state, holding that heavy weapon and posing, it seems the hustle and bustle of the outside world can really be shut out. Figure 2 is actually a low-angle snapshot taken by the photographer; wanting a stronger aura, we switched to a low-angle perspective, which, combined with the feeling of the cape being lifted by the wind, could indeed showcase the character's temperament very well. As for the sitting pose in Figure 3, it was actually taken from a different angle while relaxing during a break in the shoot; leaning back casually gave it a completely different sense of relaxation.

Besides posing, this equipment is also quite an engineering feat. The props themselves are relatively heavy, and with the height of the shoes, walking around the exhibition hall for a whole day is quite tiring. But as long as I stand in front of the lens, all discomfort is covered up. I prefer to chat about the cooperation of movements and lighting with the photographer, which makes the results more precise. The lighting conditions on-site this time were quite good; the combination of the studio lights brought by the photographer and the overhead lighting of the venue made the texture and effect look very natural.

Looking back at these three photos, what truly represents the feeling of these convention photos is that completely immersive atmosphere. Whether it's the control of the props or the restoration of the overall styling, I tried to align with the character as much as possible. Every press of the shutter is a freezing of the character's emotions, allowing one to fully enter that setting within those few seconds of shooting. Doing something you like, and striving to do it as best as you can within your capabilities, is in itself quite an fulfilling thing.