Atrus outfit

Keyes · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:06 am

Hey everyone. I am set on putting together an Atrus outfit for the holiday season (and for cosplay here in the Dallas area). It will be based on his Exile yellow coat attire but I technically will be playing myself (Keyes) in the Myst universe. I have mostly everything ordered so this will really be an update on how things are progressing for those who are interested. I just finished the Myst book (excluding the cover, which I am still making), so enjoy the pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tejPjxR5fCQ
(Edit: Old link was broken)

The details... well let's just say I found a nice hardcover from Half-priced books for $3. Carved out the pages with an exacto knife (I will stress making sure the device will fit properly the first time, as re-trimming is an incredible pain). The device is an Archos 5 media tablet I happened to own as my mp3 player. It has a very nice 4.8" screen, 60gb HD and has speakers. It really is an excellent device to use as the screen can play video. I plan on playing some youtube videos showing the age fly-overs of all of the Myst games (Myst island flyover is a bit short for showing off to friends even though it's supposed to be the Myst book only). Will send more updates when available!

greendragoon · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:34 pm

You could always loop it over and over for something like an hour. I realize the Myst flyby isn't really loopable, but a simple fade ought to work. Any chance you can widen your video to take up the full screen? I look forward to seeing what you do with the cover.

Keyes · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:25 pm

Aye, I was considering taking the Myst flyby and using a video-editor to make a long loop, the fade is a good idea for the transition. There is a way to make it full screen too, I hadn't realized it until after I uploaded the pictures, so it looks much more realistic now.

I had to re-upload the video since it never processed, will post the new link above

Keyes · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:56 pm

Just ordered the goggles. They weren't cheap ($50) but almost perfectly matched what I wanted. Will be using Esher's (Hope he doesn't notice me borrowing them from my trip to Noloben). Images below

semplerfi · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:29 am

Nice find.

Will you share a link to your source? :wink:

I got mine awhile back. Exact same style but mine has cloth straps. hmmm! I like the leather on yours. MORE better...

Keyes · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:58 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110437137593&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The seller has a few others of the same model, not sure where he gets them from. The brown strap is nice but I think I will try to hide the metal circles somehow. I like your Zandi shirt, nice for the heat down here =P

semplerfi · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:11 am

Here's where I got mine. $24.95

Sorry broken linky. Copy & paste to see.

http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store ... sr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=74554258

greendragoon · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:20 am

These are quite likely the original Atrus goggles. This photo was taken recently by Calumon during Mysterium's visit to the Cyan vault.

Keyes · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:00 am

greendragoon wrote:

These are quite likely the original Atrus goggles. This photo was taken recently by Calumon during Mysterium's visit to the Cyan vault.

Nice, I am tempted to browse the internets again to see if I can find anything like those.

raider7 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:20 am

Well done thanks for sharing.

greendragoon · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:59 pm

I see that another pair of goggles has come up for sail by the same seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brass-Goggles-Steampunk-Steam-Punk-Motorcycle-LARP-Goth_W0QQitemZ110439618218QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b6b6d6aa&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

Now's your chance.

MYSTRIVEN · **Posted:** Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:59 am

@ Keyes:

Here is a pic for more detail on Esher's cloths if it can help you.

Keyes · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:29 pm

Just completed the coat portion of the outfit. With an unlimited budget I would have preferred a real wool trench coat but opted with a full-length PVC raincoat for about $20. The design is actually a mix between his action figure and the actual outfit he wore in the game.

It matched up with the 4 rows of loop buttons, even though I think in Exile he has 5 rows. Also the most notable difference is the lining color. While the action figure is clearly brown, the video of Atrus suggests a dark red. To illustrate why there may be different versions, observe the following picture.

That's about it, some slight other changes due to budget/ materials available/ ect, but hopefully like other cosplay outfits it should be just a good representation of the character. (Though if Cyan is looking to release any props, I would be more than accepting =)

Now to finish that blasted book cover...

Keyes · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:49 am

Cover is now finished. This completes the last piece of the puzzle. Will post pictures of my trip down to the Texas Ren Fest

I better be careful and not leave this book just laying around. Wouldn't want someone...

to accidentally...

greendragoon · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:41 pm

That's amazing work. Your have a great costume there.

*Must resist urge to place...hand...on...book*

I have to make a Relto book, so if you happen to feel like sharing any tips...

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