Voice Of Costume - Creating Character through Costume Design

Catherine Baumgardner - Costume Designer and Educator
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Voice Of Costume - Creating Character through Costume Design Podcast

Ever wonder how characters in film and TV get their look? Do you like creative inspiration? Want to hear great behind-the-scenes stories? Listen in on working costume designers discussing getting started, inspirations, creative problem solving, career hurdles and the films and shows they work on. Join costume designer, Catherine Baumgardner, as she talks to other designers, directors, and actors on creating characters through costume. Hear behind-the-scene stories and personal advice from professionals in the field.

  1. 31 AUG

    Stacy Caballero - Marvel's Echo - Embracing Choctaw Culture through Costume Design

    Explore the creative world of Emmy-nominated costume designer Stacy Caballero, known for her work on Marvel's "Echo" and assisting on other blockbuster films like "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." In this exclusive interview, Stacy shares her inspiring journey from LSU to Hollywood, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural research that brought Choctaw traditions to life in her designs. Discover how modern technology, including 3D printing, plays a role in crafting costumes for fantasy and sci-fi productions. Watch on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Stacy Caballero and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ #StacyCaballero #MarvelEcho #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #ThorRagnarok #WakandaForever #MarvelStudios #costumeDesigner #behindthescenes

    31 min

  2. 26 AUG

    Carol Case - Inside Fargo: Crafting Iconic Looks for Juno Temple & Jon Hamm

    Join us for an exclusive interview with award-winning costume designer Carol Case, best known for her work on hit series like *Fargo* and *Billy the Kid*! Carol dives deep into the creative process behind some of TV’s most iconic looks, including Juno Temple's unforgettable yellow cardigan and Jon Hamm's rugged sheepskin coat in *Fargo* Season 5. Discover how she overcomes extreme weather challenges, collaborates closely with actors, and crafts costumes that bring characters' stories to life. Curious about what it’s like designing for intense winter shoots in Canada or blending historical accuracy with storytelling in Westerns? Carol shares fascinating behind-the-scenes details, plus her personal journey from Alberta to designing for Hollywood. Whether you're a film enthusiast or costume design lover, this interview is packed with insights you won't want to miss! We are now on YouTube so come watch us and subscribe! The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Carol Case and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ #CostumeDesign #FargoSeason5 #JunoTemple #JonHamm #BehindTheScenes #FargoTVSeries #FilmAndTVCostumes #HollywoodCostumeDesigner #BillyTheKidTVSeries #WinterFilmShoots #CharacterDrivenCostumes #TVShowWardrobe #CostumeDesignProcess #HollywoodInsider #FargoInterview #CostumeDesignerInterview #PeriodDramaCostumes #CreativeProcessInFilm #FargoCostumeDesign #BillyTheKidCostumeDesign

    41 min

  3. 16 AUG

    Mekel Bailey - Designing the incredible true story of a stalker in Baby Reindeer

    Discover the stunning costume designs of Mekel Bailey in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Elevate your look with inspiration from Mekel's unique creations and learn how he overcomes the imposter syndrome in the industry. Watch and Subscribe to us on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfCostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Mekel Bailey and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

    36 min

  4. 9 AUG

    Daniel Orlandi - Borderlands, Blind Side, and Bob Mackie

    The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world.  Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Daniel Orlandi and Catherine Baumgardner. Video available on Youtube - www.youtube.com/@voiceofcostume see previous guests: https://voiceofcostume.com/ Topics Include: Daniel's beginnings His first job Working for Bob Mackie Borderlands job Designing costumes for characters in Borderlands Sandra Bullock's costume in Blind Side Favorite Movies Places to Travel #costumedesign #costumedesigners #behindthescenes #costume

    42 min

  5. 2 AUG

    Leila Heise - The Chosen

    We are now on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfCostume Go there and comment on what you enjoyed most about this episode. The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Leila Heise and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ Topics Covered: Growing up as an actor  How a dislocated knee changed the course of her life 1st paid costume design job From stage to TV in Dallas Getting attached to The Chosen as costume designer Coming onto The Chosen mid-season one Growth from a 5 person crew Use of color in The Chosen costumes Jesus and the Blue Sash Research. Research. Research. Distinguishing the Sanhedrin Finding research at an estate sale Jewelry as the icing Costuming the 5000 Shopping LA fashion district Inspiration comes from anywhere Nonstop building Advice to live by Listening to the actors when designing Film can watch over and over again Place to travel The impact of The Chosen around the world

    57 min

  6. 23 JUN

    Tom Broecker - 30 years at Saturday Night Live, Broadway, and the Art of Detachment

    The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Tom Broecker and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Tom - An Emmy-award winning costume designer. Working for Saturday Night Live since 1994. He also costume designed 30 Rock, House of Cards, The Comeback and multiple Broadway hits. Topics Include: First paid costume job Juilliard School of Music Hesitating going to SNL   The new Opera “Grounded” “Creativity spawns Creativity” Technology that helps Process vs Results   Love of the theatre “the true art of detachment” The Christmas Carol example Hunger Games sketch example Pivot entire cast costume in 1 hour!   Deep Dive (min 20) What do you like about yourself? Any area too hard on yourself? 80% rule Tough aspect of Contemporary Let the joke lead the costume Bob Mackie The gift of the job His favorite costume Nostalgia dangers

    32 min

  7. 22 JUN

    Safowa Bright Bitzelberger - “The Godmother” Griselda, Costume Designer vs Supervisor, and common threads of being unique

    The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Safowa Bright Bitzelberger and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: mmigrant doctor and nurse parents Malta and African roots Being shaped by being unique Being adaptable and flexible Artistic threads as a youth Working in Apparel Design Styling in the Music Business   Starting at the bottom Having a good head on your shoulders Mastering your craft at an indie level   Griselda (Min 16)   costume designer vs costume supervisor A gift of a long prep time Designing the arc of Griselda Story of the Earrings Difficulty of pivoting a head of department Challenges of managerial logistics with supervisor Challenges of creative opinions with designer   Defining Success Finding a new balance Consumed by the Craft   Favorite Rewatch Movie Favorite place to visit

    1h 1m

  8. 22 JUN

    Alayna Bell-Price - Designing the hit TV show 9-1-1 at 25 years old

    The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Alayna Bell-Price and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Raised by a hard working, single mom Desire to be different Finding design in college Dressing her great-grandmother Great-grandmother inspiration Columbia College Styling for Athletes and Pageants Month in LA college course Internship out of that A job and career launched 19-year old stylist   FIRST COSTUME JOB Magic Mike XXL The LA Grind Trailer Costumer for Season 1 Encouraged to Assistant Design Season 2 Costume Design at 25 for Season 3   Process for keeping continuity accurate Shooting the End First 911 real calls heightened Jennifer Love Hewitt Wedding Dress Experience Crying as a wedding dress litmus test   Great advice Not “show friendship” Don’t “shrink to fit because you feel you  don’t belong” Defining success Keeping things light-hearted Seize the opportunities    Favorite Movie Favorite Genre Favorite Places to Visit

    50 min
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Ever wonder how characters in film and TV get their look? Do you like creative inspiration? Want to hear great behind-the-scenes stories? Listen in on working costume designers discussing getting started, inspirations, creative problem solving, career hurdles and the films and shows they work on. Join costume designer, Catherine Baumgardner, as she talks to other designers, directors, and actors on creating characters through costume. Hear behind-the-scene stories and personal advice from professionals in the field.

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