ISCO Specialization 3435.6.1 Costume Attendant
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Costume Attendant: Costume attendant help dress actors and extras. They make sure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of appearance of the performers. Costume attendants maintain and repair these costumes. They store them correctly and safely after shooting.
Essential Skills
- Follow Directions Of The Artistic Director
- Analyse A Script
- Dress Actors
- Maintain Costumes
- Wash Costumes
- Preset Costumes
- Follow Work Schedule
- Document Costume Stock
- Perform Costume Changeovers
- Ensure Continuity In The Styling Of Artists
- Select Costumes
Optional Skills
- Work With The Lighting Crew
- Use Manual Sewing Techniques
- Work With The Director Of Photography
- Adapt Costumes
- Draft Styling Schedule
- Draw Up Artists' Measurements
- Analyse The Need For Technical Resources
- Dressmaking
- Measure The Human Body For Wearing Apparel
- Photography
- Lighting Techniques
- Sew Pieces Of Fabric
- Work With The Camera Crew
- Organise Costume Fittings
- Plan Transport Operations
- Manage Consumables Stock
- Attend Rehearsals
Alternative Names
- Costume Continuity Attendant
- Wardrobe Assistant
- Daily Costume Attendant
- Costume Dresser
- Costume Assistant
- Costume Coordinator
- Wardrobe Attendant
