CROW-EEN 2K8 Costume Scoring System

This scoring system was originally developed by someone who worked very hard to make Crow-EEN possible in the early days of this contest, tWISTEd sPINe. The judging system has remained unchanged since the last time CrowFans.com hosted this contest in 2002. Croween 2K3 to 2K6 was handled by CrowFansOnline/James O'Barr so if you have entered the contests when they have ran them the scoring system will be different to you.

Below will be the official scoring system that our judges use to determine the winners of the CROW-EEN 2K8 Costume Contest. The scoring system is an effort to make the contest fair for all entries...with an emphasis on creativity so those costumes that are not as "expensive" still have a chance at the prizes if they show originality and capture the essence of The Crow.

Makeup Quality: Possible Points - 6

The judges will be looking at the detail of the facial make-up and any other areas of your costume that use makeup to create an effect. They will be scoring based on the quality of the work, how crisp the lines are, how cleanly the makeup is applied, and overall consistency especially in regards to balance from one side of the face to the other.

Costume Clothing: Possible Points - 6

Here, The judges will be looking at how well the clothing you select works together. This area will be more focused on your dress as a whole (from head to toe)...do the things your are wearing work together to make a complete visage? Are there items that look as though they were just thrown in for the sake of it or does everything come together to create a consistent, well balanced look? Props can also help in this area...holding a weapon, fake blood, a rose...anything that can add to the impact of your costume.

Crow Essence: Possible Points - 8

The judges will be taking into account the entire Costume for this...everything combined: Your makeup, clothing, pose, expression, and setting... everything will play a factor in this score. Standing under a street light on a sidewalk, posed in a cemetery by a cool gravestone, these things ALL contribute to the Essence of your photo. What they are looking for is intensity...whether it is sorrow or rage or just looking like one menacing avenger! Does your Costume capture the "essence" of The Crow? Does it portray those things we have all come to assosiate with Crow characters? This is obviously a very subjective part of the scoring system, and will have alot to do with each judges personal sentiments about The Crow...but this actually assures that the process is fair and any costume can score big in this area.

Accuracy: Possible Points: 10

Again, you will be judged on Accuracy ONLY if you have dressed as an existing Crow character. The judges will be looking at how well you have duplicated the look of that particular character. Is your makeup identical? Your clothing, does it match up? PLEASE NOTE: Actual physical resemblance is not something the judges will take into account...as most people will not look like the actors or comic characters, so it would be an unfair advantage to the handful of people that may bear a resemblance to one of the existing Crow characters.

Creativity: Possible Points: 12
(2 Extra Points Available for Creativity!!)

Again, you will be judged on Creativity ONLY if you have created your own version of The Crow. The judges will be scoring based on originality. What sets your Costume apart from other Crow characters that have been done in film or comics? How inventive have you been? Is your make-up or "mask" unique? The judges will not be scoring this based on their own feelings of what a Crow should look like, but will be focusing on how creative your overall Costume concept is.

This creates a 30 (32 for original Crow Character Costumes) point scoring system from each judge for ALL Costumes. This system may be revised slightly, but should give you a VERY good idea of what the judges will be looking at to determine a winner. We are working hard to make this event fair for everyone involved, and more importantly FUN!!! Good luck to all...