With HD games and TV/movies these days, you get a wealth of information from screenshots.
With HD games and TV/movies these days, you get a wealth of information from screenshots. You’ll often be able to see a distinct texture on a material that leaves no doubt that it’s tooled leather, rough-spun linen or washed-out denim, for example. If you see a texture but are unsure what this material is called, ask your peers in a cosplay help group or sewing forum. If you get a chance to see the actual costumes up close in a movie exhibition, that’s definitely worth a research trip!