Case study: The Red Dress showcase video for Yorkshire actor and model

We loved making this showcase video for Yorkshire actor and model Kate Roseanne. It was filmed as an homage to an iconic dress from the Outlander TV series.

Case study: The Red Dress

A successful collaboration between actor and model, Kate Whiteley, The Red Dress featured a new item of costume as designed by a member of Kate's team and led to further work for Kate as a model.

Creative Team

Director and Camera: Jay Sillence
Model: Kate Roseanne
Assistant: Elinor Williams
Score: Soul Blossoms’ by Jonny Easton

Background

Yorkshire actor and model Kate Roseanne commissioned this outfit to wear at an Outlander fan convention. It's inspired by the daring red dress lead character Claire Fraser wears in the second season of the show.

Kate received a lot of positive feedback, including from cast members and fellow fans. She wanted to build on this with a showcase video she could share through social media.

Challenges

Capturing the essence of Kate's joyful character and the dress’s details required a careful choice of location. We were looking to evoke the series' historical feel without slavishly copying it.

We also needed to highlight the intricacies of the dress such as its bodice, sleeve setting and flared skirt. Using natural lighting in a woodland shows how sometimes keeping it simple is the best option.

Results

Enquiry from well-known high street confectionery brand as a direct result of having seen this showcase video
300+ reviews in first month
600+ reviews in first year
Key reference point for the client on social media, leading to further work as a model

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