Impersonation Cosplay Costume - Greenmachines Show-off Thread for Mom

[greenmachines]

I have found that internet searches mistakenly add other people's pictures into my search results when I am showing someone my costume builds. Often, these searches will load up my worst possible picture of when I am only testing a theme or showing a single clothing item but won't show my final build pose or final pictures.

So, my grand idea? Put all my final pictures here. Put all of my likeness percentage pictures here. Put my links to all of my builds here.

So, please bear with me as I build out this landing page for all of my previous and future build final photos. I will continue to create dedicated threads for each build so fellow fans of that costume/show/character/book can see my process and progress how-to instructions as well as my failures. I am always open to sharing builds and experiences so feel free to load your questions, comments, advice and photos in the linked threads but let this thread run along as just my personal spot for showing off costumes to my mom....so I can give her just the one link and save it to her phone. Mods, if you have any tips on how to pull this off or if it isn't allowed, let me know.

Update 7-31-25: My guiding theme in all of my costume and disguise builds is to never alter or "correct" my photos using digital fixes. I have made the costumes, props and disguise/makeup/wig/fake facial hair/etcetera that are seen in the photos. In some, I have placed my photo over the top of a photo from the movie scene and have altered lighting to match the two photos but no touch up is done to myself nor my costume.

The full builds are intended as a costume cosplay AND an impersonation disguise of the actor that played the character.

 

[greenmachines]

Character: Jack Sparrow
Actor: Johnny Depp
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean

One of my first, serious, costumes. Prior to 2019 (still trying to find the right dates)

Links to my build threads (process and trials of the build and how-to information):

Captain Jack Sparrow and Doug the Pug Cosplay - humble beginnings

I started cosplay about 5 years ago. I found therpf on my third or fourth build and followed along to build my own Bard the bowman. Since, I have had several builds and each had its own challenges. I would love to share my builds here with people who just get it. Should I start with my oldest...

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Likeness app final comparisin percentages:



In 2024, I went to FanX in Salt Lake City, Utah. I dressed as Will Turner on one day but then dressed as Johnny Depp on the next. I did not dress in my Jack Sparrow but only as Johnny Depp himself, in street clothes, as a disguise level costume. I had many comments from other cosplayers on my "Johnny Depp" cosplay so I counted it a success.

Facial app likeness percentage of that morning:

 

[greenmachines]

Of course, I can't skip Doug the Pug which shares the same link as Jack Sparrow above:

Captain Jack Sparrow and Doug the Pug Cosplay - humble beginnings

I started cosplay about 5 years ago. I found therpf on my third or fourth build and followed along to build my own Bard the bowman. Since, I have had several builds and each had its own challenges. I would love to share my builds here with people who just get it. Should I start with my oldest...

www.therpf.com

 

[greenmachines]

Character: Bard the Bowman
Actor: Luke Evans
Movie: The Hobbit

This costume had two distinct stages, the costume build (2019) and then, years later, the disguise build and bow with quiver and arrows (hand made)(2024).

Links to my build threads (process and trials of the build and how-to information):

Bard the Bowman Impersonation Cosplay Costume The Hobbit Trilogy

Update/insert 7/11/24: Split pic comparison Back to original post: Bard the Bowman Cosplay build: First to honor the builds that inspired me, before I even knew therpf existed as the source for both of them: therpf members Anduril ( Thread 'The Hobbit: Bard the Bowman Costume Build' The...

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https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/9595/bard-the-bowman-impersonation-cosplay-costume-luke-evans-impersonation-cosplay-costume

Original completion of coat, shirt, gloves, pants and shoes (2019):



Years later, I completed the bow, quiver and arrows, re-stained the coat and shirt and completed the facial disguise portions of this costume:

Split face comparison: Usually used to find what still needs to be corrected, it can be a good final comparison as well (Luke Evans on the right):

Luke Evans on the left (below)


Facial likeness app final comparisons:



And finally, my photos, overlayed onto movie scene backgrounds (no cheating, no changes to my costume nor my disguise makeup, just an overlay with lighting changes):

 

[greenmachines]

Character: Galen Erso
Actor: Mads Mikkelsen
Movie: Star Wars - Rogue One

 

[joberg]

Thanks for those greenmachines

 

[greenmachines]

Character: Qui-Gon Jinn
Actor: Liam Neeson
Movie: Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace

I joined Stan Winston School of Character Arts in order to begin using facial prosthetics and true disguise level techniques with Qui-Gon as my first project. I doubt I will ever drop these amazing classes.

Qui-Gon was my first ever face cast, mold, and prosthetic (nose) and it wasn't perfect but made it possible.

I did NOT make my costume. I had won it, free, in an online game.

The hair was my own but the facial hair was mostly fake, glued in place.

Links to my build threads (process and trials of the build and how-to information):

Qui-Gon Jinn Cosplay, Qui Gon impersonation cosplay costume, Qui-Gon cosplay / Liam Neeson impersonation Cosplay costume

Qui-Gon took several years and multiple attempts. My hairline was very similar so I figured it was worth a try. My first attempt was simply borrowing my son's costume. It was very tight but I wanted to wear something special to the movie. This has started builds several times. I did my hair...

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https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/9356/qui-gon-jinn-impersonation-cosplay-costume-liam-neeson-impersonation-cosplay-costume

Split face comparison:




Facial likeness app final comparisons:



And finally, my photos, overlayed onto movie scene backgrounds (no cheating, no changes to my costume nor my disguise makeup, just an overlay with lighting changes):

 

[greenmachines]

Character: Kid Rock (singer)

This costume was mostly crafts. Making the hat and necklace was incredibly difficult. It did include faux facial hair and extensions.

Links to my build threads (process and trials of the build and how-to information):

Kid Rock impersonation cosplay costume build

Earlier in the year, I put together this Kid Rock impersonation cosplay. I purchased a Stetson hat and then dug through my mom's incredible pile of craft feathers and furs. The hat work was extremely intense and much of it was new to me. The first layer of feathers was hotglued to a 2 inch...

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Side by side comparisons:



Facial likeness app final comparisons:



My photo overlayed onto his music awards background (no cheating, no changes to my costume nor my disguise makeup, just an overlay with
lighting changes):



This last one was using the "cartoon" feature but it just looked cool so I am adding it to the pile: