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This index is simply a collection of various image reference packs that have been created by volunteers.
343i Official Cosplay Reference Packs
Halo CE
Halo 2 (classic):
Halo 3
Halo Reach
Halo 4
Halo Infinite:
General/misc.
Guide lines/tips for creating a new reference pack
Note, these are not requirements, just tips I've picked up on that help make better threads.
Lastly, if you've made a reference pack that's not featured here, send me a message and I'd be delighted to add it to the index.
343i Official Cosplay Reference Packs
- Official 343i Cosplay Guide: The Rookie Halo 3 ODST Rookie
- Official 343i Cosplay Guide: SPARTAN MK. VII [GEN3] Halo Infinite Mk VII
Halo CE
Halo 2 (classic):
- Master Chief: Reference Thread: Halo 2 Classic Master Chief By NobleofDeath16
Halo 3
- Chief (w/ and w/o lighting): Reference Thread: Halo 3 Master Chief w/ and without lighting By NobleofDeath16
- Chief (in game screenshots): Halo 3 HD Chief Reference Images By RandomRanger
- CQB: Reference Thread: Halo 3 CQB (Close Quarters Battle) Variant By NobleofDeath16
- Mk V helmet: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Mark V Helmet By NobleofDeath16
- EVA variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Mark V Helmet By NobleofDeath16
- Scout variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Scout w/ Armor By NobleofDeath16
- EOD variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 EOD Mjolnir (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Helmet w/ Armor By NobleofDeath16
- Hayabussa variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Hayabusa Helmet w/ Armor and Katana By NobleofDeath16
- Security variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Security Helmet w/ Shoulders and Thruster Attachment By NobleofDeath16
- Recon variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Recon Helmet w/ Armor By NobleofDeath16
- Rogue variant: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Mjolnir Rogue Helmet By NobleofDeath16
- ODST helmet: Reference Thread: Halo 3 ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper) Helmet By NobleofDeath16
- Custom Spartan (Orange Mk VI): Halo3 Mark VI Painting Guide By Mobius1ac
- Marine with Variants and Undersuit: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Marine w/ Variants and Under suit By NobleofDeath16
- Marine Helms and Chest in-game: H3 Marine Reference Images Addendum By RandomRanger
- Sniper Rifle: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Sniper Rifle (SRS99D-S2 AM) By: NobleofDeath16
- M90 Shotgun: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Shotgun (M90) By NobleofDeath16
- MA5C: Halo 3 MA5C Assault Rifle Reference Images w/ and w/o Lighting By: NobleofDeath16
- MA5C: Reference Thread: Halo 3 Assault Rifle (MA5C) By: MrJamin
- ODST Armor w/ variants: Reference Thread: Halo 3: ODST Armor w/ Variants By NobleofDeath16
- ODST Undersuit/ soft parts: Reference Thread: H3: ODST Undersuit By CrimsonViper97
Halo Reach
- Spartan III Male: Halo Reach HQ Armor Reference Images By RandomRanger, recommended for most male Spartan-III parts.
- Kat: Halo Reach HQ Kat Reference Images By RandomRanger
- Emile: Halo Reach Emile HD Reference Images - 1080p By RandomRanger
- Jorge: Halo Reach Jorge Reference Images - 1080p By RandomRanger and Rock Lobbster
- Carter: Halo Reach Carter Reference Images By Fallen
- Shoulder armor: Halo Reach Shoulders reference! (picture heavy) By: The Wolf
- Army BDU: Group Project: Reach Army BDU (Bucket to Boots) By PerniciousDuke and TurboCharizard
- Soft parts: Halo Reach Spartan III Soft Parts Reference By TurboCharizard
- Male Mark V (B) w/ Decals: Reference Thread: Halo Reach Mark V (B) Base Variant By NobleofDeath16
- Misc armor: MCC PC Armor Reference Images By ButterBacon3000
- Gungir Helm: Gungnir Reference Images By: RandomRanger
- DMR: Props - Halo Reach DMR Reference Images By: RandomRanger
- Sniper Rifle: Reference Thread: Halo Reach Sniper Rifle (SRS99-AM) By: NobleofDeath16
Halo 4
- Fotus armor: Halo 4 Fotus references! By: The Wolf
Halo Infinite:
- Weapons (trailer screencaps): Halo: Infinite weapons picture references. By: ArBiTeR1400
General/misc.
- UNSC Misc. decals and rank assets: UNSC Rank Logo & Decals By: SpecialOpsJoe2
- ODST Medical patches: ODST - UNSC Med Ref By ContD
- ODST Type AB+patch: ODST Blood Type Shoulder Badges HERE By TD0013
- HOD Officer Lasky: Lasky officer jacket By AugmentedHuman013
- HOD Officer Lasky (2): Forward Unto Dawn Dress Uniform Reference By TurboCharizard
Guide lines/tips for creating a new reference pack
Note, these are not requirements, just tips I've picked up on that help make better threads.
- Get a shot of each piece close up from front, back, and both sides
- Include a full front/back shot so people can get an overview of the model
- If there are multiple sections to the model (e.g. torso, left thigh, right foot, etc.), separate each of these sections into it's own "paragraph" of photos so people can easily skim through the photos to find what they want. I also recommend labeling these with bolded names
- If you're getting shots of a multiplayer/custom armor pieces, use contrasting colors (e.g. red and blue) on the armor so that the locations of primary and secondary colors are also shown
- Create a new thread for each reference pack. This makes it significantly easier to organize and link to the pack in the index
- Use thumbnails for each image. Given that a reference pack often includes many many photos, using thumbnails makes it much easier to browse, and images can be clicked on to enlarge
- Each post on the forums is limited to 50 images per post/comment, so if your pack has more than 50 images be prepared to comment on your own post to include the rest of the photos
- I'd recommend referring to my thread Halo Reach HQ Armor Reference Images for an example on organizing a reference thread
- I use a tool called Lightshot to easily capture and crop screenshots for my reference packs, but other tools are also available
- If the content is not available on PC for capture, I like to stream my Xbox One to my PC (on the highest quality settings) so I can use my screenshot tool. After getting the angle I want, if I'm streaming I'll also let the game sit for a second so that there's little to no quality difference due to streaming
- Use theater mode to get up close and get odd angles on models. Additionally, there's a button that hides all hud overlays so that the only thing showing is the content you're trying to capture.
Lastly, if you've made a reference pack that's not featured here, send me a message and I'd be delighted to add it to the index.
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