[Brown Dust 2] The Favorite Hero in Deep Blue Velvet Uniform and Long Sword

This deep blue velvet uniform jacket was specially ironed and styled several times before the shoot to present the most perfect draping feel and reflective effect before the lens. The gold piping on the clothes, the rows of buttons on the chest, and the embroidered gemstone decorations at the waist feature extremely intricate details, and wearing it truly gives a sense of military-style weight. To match this outfit, I chose shiny White stockings. This material actually tests leg shapes severely; to present smooth and tense lines during the shoot, I specifically did some stretching and muscle relaxation beforehand. Paired with black chunky-heeled Mary Jane shoes, it visually elongates the calf proportions. The short white gloves worn on both hands were also meant to better grip that long prop sword. The sword blade has a certain weight; whether standing it upright on the ground with one hand or holding it horizontally with both hands, core strength is required to maintain posture stability, and every action demands precise exertion to make the frame look effortless.

Regarding the wig, I selected very long, voluminous silver-white straight hair. The blunt bangs design needed to avoid looking stiff, so during the shoot, a small fan was frequently used to blow the hair strands, making the overall look more ethereal and dynamically beautiful. Makeup focused on the eye makeup; purple-pink circle lenses added a 2D anime feel, the pairing of eyeliner and false eyelashes made the gaze appear deeper, and facial highlighting was also used to ensure skin texture was maintained even in a cool-toned environment.

The shooting location was chosen inside a spacious venue, where the gray concrete floor and industrial overhead lights naturally carried a cold, hard sci-fi feel. To highlight the subject, the photographer used an extremely shallow depth of field to completely blur the background, while utilizing on-site lighting to darken the surrounding environment, letting cool-toned light strike the face and the highlights of the clothing. The contrast of blue, white, and black gave the frame great tension. For the first standing pose, I chose crossed legs with my gaze looking directly into the lens, wanting to convey that aloof and confident aura. For the second pose sitting in a chair, I switched to a relatively lazy posture, supporting my chin with one hand while gripping the hilt, attempting to showcase a hint of tsundere feeling. Since this is my favorite hero in Brown Dust 2, while preparing this costume and props, I constantly pondered the character's gaze and dynamics. That line, "Manager, I've been waiting for a long time," was practiced several times in front of the lens, hoping to manifest that state of waiting for a long time coupled with a bit of oppressive presence. The entire shooting process was actually quite physically demanding, especially having to wear tight pants and a jacket while performing various tense actions, but seeing the costume's texture and the presented effects in the finished photos makes all the preliminary preparation and hard work during the shoot feel completely worthwhile.