Crease

A Crazy Kind Of Love; The End
A Crazy Kind Of Love; The End
"Do you still have a boyfriend?" He asked with a mocking tone. "I thought that ship sailed already. I do not bite Sunflower. The last time we spoke, you said you like what you see." Simon said standing up. He went over to her, shifted her food aside and sat on the same spot. "The only excuse you gave for not wanting to feel what I have to offer, was your boyfriend. Is the excuse still valid?" He asked with a sensual smile touching her cheeks gently with the pad of his thumb while the other hand found his newly discovered spot, the crease of her ears. "Imagine the level of pleasure I would give you. I am a very patient man when it comes to my desires and I am not greedy as well. Your pleasure, would be my pleasure." He reassured her with a smile. He got down from the table and walked over to her, standing behind her. Slowly, he sucked on her neck. "Mmm," came the suppressed moan from Paige with her eyes shut. "Shhhh, you don't want to disturb the people behind those doors." He said. Money was top of Paige Patterson's priority list while Love didn't even make it to the list. There were too many bills to pay and a childhood memory to secure. The Kentleys seemed to be her only hope to financial freedom but the price was way too much for her. With Simon Kentley, she would be able to sort out all her needs but would she be able to sort any of his? Other Books By The Author. •You Are Mine For Keeps •Loved By A Real Man
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His Broken Angel
His Broken Angel
Women wish to have a husband like Nikaulas King. Clearly, the man was madly in love with his wife for only a person who is madly in love would wed a crippled woman.But was it the truth?Angela Hernandez and Nikaulas King were married for two years. Angela loved him with all her heart but he was in love with someone else, Leah, his best friend's wife.Despite that, she hoped that one day he would take a look at her. One day he will take her name while being inside her and that one day he will reciprocate her love but what she ever got in return was heartbreak and his ignorance because, one she was crippled and second, his heart was already taken.But what would happen when one day she would reject his touch and demand for divorce?This is the story of his broken angel.The story of rejection and obsession
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Babysitting His Baby
Babysitting His Baby
The story of a young woman named Melissa Brooks who has been through enough problems in her life to last her a lifetime. She applies for a job as a personal assistant but she was offered a job as nanny to the billionaire’s daughter instead. Javier Edwards was in desperate need of a nanny for his nine month old daughter, Lucy who has proven to be a handful. Fortunately for him Melissa happened to be there when his daughter was throwing one of her tantrums and she was able to calm her down when nobody else was able to. He made her an offer he knew she wouldn’t be able to refuse.What happens when they start having uncontrollable desires and feelings for each other? Will Javier be able to look past all her flaws and past?Trigger Warning: This story contains abuse.
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The Triplet Warriors and Their Pup Mate(Shadow Warrior Series)
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A Night With The Billionaire
A Night With The Billionaire
~The moment he gazed up at me with a smirk across his lips, I knew my life would never be the same again.~ *** Dawn Meek is a eighteen years old high schooler who has been through her own fair share of life the moment she lost her parents.The death of her parents changed Dawn, making her into a lonely and miserable girl like she likes to call it.A one night with her friends to the club changed her life completely around when she had a one night stand with a stranger.She planned on erasing that aspect of her life, but that's no where being possible as the stranger forced himself into her life and would stop at nothing to get her give him what he wants. And what he wants is... HER. ~ Book Two; Hating The Billionaire is now up on the app!
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THE ALPHA KING'S CLAIM
"Love me or hate me, either way I'm already on your mind. I win. You lose."***As the Alpha King of all werewolves and lycans, Aero needed to be fair to all. He ruled with an iron fist, a steady head and a balanced emotion. He was perfect in everything except for one. He had issues with the opposite sex. Since a child, he hated women. He never liked them and always avoided them. However, what if a woman suddenly materialized on his bed just as he was about to sleep? How could he avoid her then?***Genre: Werewolf Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure***Status: Complete***All Rights Reserved***JMFelic Books 2020***Official Published Book Cover
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Why Does A Crease Ruin Glossy Book Cover Photography?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 18:03:42

I get a little annoyed when a perfect glossy cover gets wrecked by a crease — it’s like someone pressed a wrinkle into a mirror. For me, the biggest issue is how light behaves: glossy surfaces act like tiny mirrors and a crease is literally a change in the angle of those microscopic mirror facets. That abrupt slope shift concentrates specular highlights and creates a bright streak or dark shadow that the camera happily records as a hard line across your image.

When I photograph books for my shelf shots or for listings, that line draws the eye away from the artwork and ruins the sense of continuity the designer intended. It can also blow out highlights or create loss of detail right where the crease hits printed color, so the photographed hue and saturation look wrong compared to the rest of the cover. Practically, I try to shoot with a big softbox at a grazing angle to minimize hot spots, use a polarizer if the lighting allows, and take multiple exposures to blend. If the crease is unavoidable, I do careful retouching in RAW — clone and healing with attention to grain and specular falloff — but even then it's rarely as convincing as an uncreased native cover. If the book matters to me, I’d rather reshoot with better lighting or swap out the copy than wrestle a stubborn fold into submission.

Which Lighting Highlights A Crease In Theatrical Costumes?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 21:32:28

Lighting that really makes a crease pop is almost always about direction and hardness — think of a low, raking side light that skims the surface. When I’m in the booth or lurking by the wings I’ll push a narrow, hard-edged source (an ellipsoidal or a focused Fresnel with shutters) so the light grazes the fabric. That grazing angle creates a strong specular highlight on shiny fibres and a dark shadow in the fold, so the crease reads instantly from the house.

Fabric matters too: satin or taffeta will flash white where the crease catches the beam, while matte wool will show a softer, subtler line. I like using a kicker or rim from stage-left or -right combined with low front fill — that contrast is the secret. During tech I always insist on a few moments with the actors in costume while I cycle the side keys; you can see the difference instantly. If you want dramatic texture, don’t soften everything with diffusion; leave one source hard and directional and the crease will tell the story, just like a costume detail in 'The Phantom of the Opera' coming alive under a spotlight.

Do Collectors Accept A Crease On Vintage Movie Posters?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 09:52:50

Honestly, if you hand me a vintage poster with a soft crease I won't gasp and run—I've got a shelf full of love-worn pieces that prove condition is a spectrum, not a binary pass/fail. A faint center fold from being rolled or folded decades ago is super common, especially on one-sheets from the 1930s–1960s, so many collectors factor that into price rather than rejecting the item outright.

If the poster is rare—say an original 'Star Wars' one-sheet or a pre-code 'Casablanca'—even heavy creases can be tolerated by serious collectors because rarity and provenance sometimes trump condition. That said, creases do reduce value: light creases might shave off 10–30% versus a clean copy, while deep, fiber-busting creases or those with color loss or splitting can cut value dramatically.

My practical rule: disclose the crease clearly if I sell, consider professional pressing or conservation if the poster is valuable, and remember that for display purposes a crease is often a character mark rather than a deal-breaker.

How Does A Crease Affect Costume Realism In Film?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 21:10:36

Honestly, the tiniest crease can sell an entire backstory in a single close-up.

I love how films use creases like shorthand: a pressed, knife-sharp crease down a suit leg screams military precision or corporate polish, while faint, irregular wrinkles on a shirt cuff whisper late nights, rough journeys, or a character who couldn’t be bothered to look immaculate. Fabrics matter—linen folds and reads very differently than silk or wool—so costume people choose textiles knowing how the camera will treat them. I think of the contrast between the immaculate uniforms in 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and the scuffed, rumpled gear in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'; each crease choice supports a whole aesthetic.

Beyond storytelling, creases are practical continuity markers. A sudden disappearance of a familiar fold between shots pulls me right out of a scene. Wardrobe teams keep reference photos and even sketch where intentional creases should be; stunt doubles get their own wrinkle maps. Sometimes editors and VFX artists subtly reduce unwanted creasing, but over-smoothing risks making a character feel like a mannequin. For me, the best costumes are those that look lived-in in just the right way—creases included—because they let characters breathe and feel believable on screen.

What Makes A Crease Show Up In Manga Panel Art?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 18:08:06

When I look at a crease in a manga panel, I treat it like a tiny map of forces: where fabric folds, where skin tugs, where light gives up its secrets. I usually break it down into three layers in my head — the structural fold, the shadow that defines it, and the highlight or absence of tone that sells the depth.

First, the fold's shape comes from the body and action underneath. A crease across a sleeve often follows the elbow or shoulder like a riverbed, curving and shortening when the arm flexes. Line weight is everything here: a thinner inner line for softer cloth, and thicker outer strokes or tapered ends to imply depth. Then I add shadow — either cross-hatching, a dark stroke, or a small screentone patch — which tells the eye whether the fold is a valley or a ridge.

Finally, details make it feel real: tiny wrinkles around seams, the way stretch lines radiate from buttons or belts, and subtle highlights where the light hits the peak of a fold. I steal ideas from pages of 'One Piece' for exaggerated motion and from 'Vagabond' for more restrained realism, and I practice by folding actual shirts while sketching them from life. If you want a quick trick, draw the largest structural fold first, then erase the unnecessary lines — it keeps the crease believable without overworking it.

How Can Set Dressers Prevent A Crease On Prop Maps?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 11:28:13

I’ve had maps that looked like tiny topographic novels—folded, creased, and stubborn—so I learned a couple of simple habits that stop creases before they start.

First, prevent folding: whenever possible I order or print maps on heavier stock or ask for them mounted on foam core or matte board. That gives the surface enough stiffness that it won’t take a permanent fold. If you can’t get heavier stock, I roll maps around a stout tube and slide them into a protective sleeve; rolling gently avoids sharp creases and makes transport way easier.

If a crease already exists, gentle humidification followed by pressing works great. I make a mini humidification setup with damp blotters (not wet) in a sealed tray, let the paper relax for a bit, then lay the map flat between clean blotters and weight it with a smooth board and even weights overnight. For on-set use, laminating or using a sheet of clear acrylic or plexi over the map keeps actors from folding it and looks clean on camera. Little tricks like hinge-taping the map to a clipboard or mounting it on a lightweight board help too—keeps continuity tidy and my stress level lower.

How Do Animators Draw A Crease For Expressive Faces?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 20:45:05

Whenever I'm sketching expressive faces, creases are like punctuation marks: they tell the eye where the emotion lives. I tend to start with the big gesture—where the brows go, how the mouth tilts—and then place creases as secondary landmarks that support that motion. For a laugh, the nasolabial crease and smile lines push outward with short, curved strokes; for pain or concentration, sharper vertical lines between the brows and a tight forehead crease help sell tension. Line weight matters a lot: light, broken strokes read as soft skin folding, while a single confident dark stroke reads as a hard fold or deep furrow.

I've found it useful to think in layers: main volumes first (skull, brow ridge, cheek), then skin folds, then subtle shadow. On paper I use overlapping lines and a few quick thumbnails to test read at small sizes. If you're studying, flip through 'The Animator's Survival Kit' or pause on expressive moments in 'Spirited Away' to see how creases appear and disappear with motion.

My little trick is to animate the crease itself in rough tests—draw it thicker at extremes and let it thin during transitional frames. That breathing quality sells flesh much more than static lines ever will.

When Does A Crease In A Script Margin Alter Character Intent?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 09:58:45

A crease in the margin can feel tiny, like a coffee stain, but sometimes it's a punctuation mark louder than the text. I once read a worn script with a deliberate fold at the end of Scene Two and it made me pause — that crease signaled that whoever handled the script had marked a moment to breathe, or to pivot. When I'm holding a script, physical marks become part of the voice: a tear at a line can mean an actor shortened their inhale there, a bend can mean an intentional pause. Those physical choices creep into performance.

Practical rule I follow: a crease alters intent when it carries context. If it's accompanied by other markings, a spoken note, or repeated across rehearsal scripts, it becomes an editorial decision. If it's a random fold from pocketing the page, it's noise. I also watch for placement — a crease directly beside a stage direction or a single line is more likely deliberate. In short, the crease earns meaning when people treat it like meaning, and it's amplified by rehearsal behavior and director focus.

Can A Crease Enhance Wardrobe Storytelling On Camera?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 08:41:23

Totally — a crease can be a tiny, almost sneaky storytelling tool on camera. I love how a simple pressed line down the front of a trouser or the soft fold on a sleeve can suggest discipline, sloppiness, age, or recent movement without a single word of dialogue. When a camera catches that sharp crease, light skims along it and creates a thin highlight and shadow that naturally draws the eye; it becomes a directional cue pointing toward a face, a hand, or the scene’s emotional spine.

I've seen this used brilliantly in shows like 'Mad Men' where immaculate creases scream control and era detail, and in quieter films where rumpled creases sell exhaustion or improvisation. For me, the key is intention: an intentional crease (freshly ironed, starched) reads as authority or ceremony, while a broken, uneven crease reads lived-in, vulnerable, or rebellious. Fabric choice matters too — a crisp wool holds a narrative line differently than washed linen.

If you’re styling or shooting, test the crease under the lighting and get movement rehearsal; a crease that looks perfect on a hanger can vanish mid-shot or form strange shapes when a body moves. I like to think of creases as pen strokes on a character’s silhouette — small marks that end up saying a lot about who they are.

How Should Designers Hide A Crease In Cosplay Photos?

4 คำตอบ2025-09-02 16:13:38

Okay, here's the deal: creases are the little betrayers of an otherwise perfect costume, but they're totally beatable. I usually approach them like a photographer who’s also a closet tinkerer — first with prevention, then with a few ninja on-set moves, and finally with gentle editing.

Before the shoot I give fabrics a proper once-over: steam or press where safe, use a bit of starch on cottons so folds don't form mid-pose, and snap on costume clips or tiny safety pins inside seams to pull drapes taut. I also add light padding or interfacing in areas that should stay smooth; it costs a few minutes but saves a lot of retouching later. On-set, I angle the light so it doesn’t throw a hard shadow into a crease — soft, diffuse light hides texture better. For stubborn creases I use double-sided tape hidden on the inside, reposition the fabric with a long grip tool, or ask my spotter to gently pull the fabric taut between shots.

If a crease sneaks into the final frame, my usual repair path is a quick heal with the spot-healing brush in Lightroom or Photoshop, then follow with a soft clone-stamp to preserve texture. For smartphone edits, the healing tool in Snapseed works wonders. I try to keep edits subtle so the fabric still reads naturally; over-smoothing kills realism. Little tip: if the crease looks like a shadow, sometimes dodging the shadow edge rather than cloning the whole area looks way more convincing. I end shoots by scrolling through photos at full size — you’ll catch the tiny betrayals there first. It’s satisfying when a strained seam disappears with a few thoughtful fixes; makes me want to stage another photoshoot just to try a new trick.

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