Auditorium is a Reoccurring Time-Limited A-Tier Costume for the "Prisoner", Luca Balsa. It was introduced as part of the Call of the Abyss V Abyss Treasure (Season 19 Essence 2).
Availability[]
As it is not a true Limited Costume[1] (which are denoted by the "limited" tag found in the top right of certain card icons), it has returned in the Call of the Abyss V Abyss Treasure, along with the other costumes, several times.
- It was originally available from December 30th, 2021 to February 17th, 2022 during Call of the Abyss V Qualification (Season 19 Essence 2).
- It returned on January 5th, 2023 to February 2nd, 2023 during Call of the Abyss VI Qualification (Season 24).
- It returned on January 1st, 2024 to January 24th, 2024 during the Call of the Abyss VII Event (Season 30).
Appearance[]
Physical[]
Luca has pale skin and mismatched lens for eyes, with the left lens glowing pale aqua and half-closed, revealing a polished silver eyelid. and the right a black camera lens which flickers and projects film footage. His hair is now platinum blond and tied into a small bun. A tiny fang sticks out the side of his mouth. Fine silver lines of circuits score his face.
Outfit[]
Luca wears a prussian blue plaid coat with a white silk handkerchief in his lapel and gold-buttoned cuffs over a collared white shirt with a matching jabot with gold embroidery and a gold brooch, matching trousers, white stockings, white tuxedo gloves, and leather dress shoes. A silver projector with a glowing purple bulb and a silver ream of film roll are attached on either side of his embroidered leather belt. The trailing film roll from his ream drapes in a tangled heap across his shoulders. A silver movie camera roll and metal plates are embedded in the left side of his head.
Transmission Box[]
His transmitters are vintage movie cameras with glowing purple bulbs.
Special Effects[]
The projector at his waist includes glowing purple tendrils, move, and emit a purple glow with shining particles. His left lens emits a purple beam.
Concept / Design Notes[]
Official Website[2][]
Sinking into the city, trapped in endless carnival. Awakening is coming, and the battle of the Abyss begins! The gorgeous performance is about to begin, and the mysterious action is ready to go. Will you be a loyal audience immersed in the singing, or a turbulent undercurrent determined to break through the illusion?
Under the prosperity, the crisis is surging
In the city of eternal night with high-rise buildings, dances, dinners and performances never stop. People wander around, enjoying the sensory stimulation brought by entertainment, but forget how long they haven't seen the sky, the sun, the moon and the stars. However, no matter how long and beautiful the dream is, there will always be people who wake up early. They carefully planned an action, trying to reveal the secrets behind the prosperity of the Metropolis in the grandest performance, and alert the citizens who are addicted to it...
This exciting duel will be presented. Who will win in the end? Only by joining them can you get the answer.
The colors of the stars, performing the Abyss ceremony
The true face of the Geisha - Eternal Aurora is revealed by a group of rebels who call themselves small cogs in the entertainment machine. They look forward to the last carnival tonight, so that everyone can see the long-lost sun again tomorrow.
"Prisoner" - Auditorium is wearing a slim blue suit, his neat bow tie and pocket square show his gentlemanly demeanor; he carries a projector and film with him, the projection of his left eye reflects the image on the big screen, and the projection device that is highly integrated with his body works tirelessly.
In the decadent city of "entertainment to death", can the colorful neon continue to shine? Join the grand performance of the Metropolis and enjoy the last carnival!
Social Media[3][]
Design Idea Plans[]
"Prisoner" is a rebel with a flair. In this theme, the "Auditorium" he played has become his spokesperson for paying tribute to classic movies. He tried to break through the blockade of Metropolitian theater and cut scenes of classic masterpieces into empty and repetitive musical and dance movies to alert citizens who were captured by vulgar culture.
We wanted him to stand out in the fierce media war in an elegant way, so we chose low-key, sophisticated and tasteful suits to reflect his taste and style.
Design Idea Sketches[]
Based on the background story of the "Prisoner" Auditorium costume, we decided to create an image that combines the body with the movie projector. As he is intoxicated by the masterpieces of film masters, his clothes should also be elegant and decent.
The first sketch had a messier design, a patchwork of elements, and the overall style was not realistic or sophisticated.
In the second sketch, we improved the gorgeousness and realism of the costume, but the combination of machinery and body is still not particularly reasonable, and the overly flashy suit does not match the character background story.
In the third sketch, we further improved the overall realism and rationalized the parts where the machine and body are combined. At this time, the effect was in line with the sense of time and world view of the metropolis, so we began to refine it.
During the refinement process, the rationality and realism of the details of the machinery itself were improved as much as possible, making the design more sophisticated.
Finally, the Abyss elements were added to the mechanical part and the original design of the Auditorium was completed.
Model Details Description[]
- "Prisoner" - Auditorium's abnormal eyes. In order to project the lens, the projection device highly integrated with the body works tirelessly.
- "Prisoner" - Auditorium is dressed in understated, sophisticated suits. In the fierce media war, he upholds a civilized and elegant posture and a classic and precious character.
- The cold and precise retro projector is integrated with the body of the "Prisoner" - Auditorium. Only in this way can the blockade of the Metropotian theater be broken through.
Trivia[]
- The short film, A Trip to the Moon (1909), made a cameo on the theater in its Press Animation.
Gallery[]
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Concept Art & Icons[]
Promotional Art[]
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Storyboard & Concept Art[]
Final Product[]
References[]
- ↑ First Global Q&A
- ↑ Auditorium Design Notes - Official Website
- ↑ Auditorium Design Notes - Weibo
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