MR Bean Non verbal communication

Although non verbal communication is generally perceived as the use of subtle body language, the use of our hands or the use of facial expressions, the tone of our voices when communicating can also be classed as non verbal communication.

 

An article written by Blake quoted the following on communication, "93% of all daily communication is nonverbal". This theory is further supported by “Mehrabian’s (1967) communications model”, which takes the analysis a step further, as follows:

7% of communication is in the words that are spoken;

38% is paralinguistic i.e. the way that the words are said; &

55% pertains to feelings and attitudes that is in facial expression.

However, the overriding factor is that the majority of communication is done so without speech. This helps to explain why animation can communicate so well without the use of narrative.

 

An article from “Skills You Need” states that the use of non verbal communication enhances verbal communication by reinforcing verbal comments, displaying emotion and providing feedback. In animation the use of non verbal communication is very important which is why as an animator, acquiring the skill and having the ability to communicate your story through the use of body language is an important factor. Having this skill allows you to communicate the personality and emotion of characters without having to use a characterised voice.

 

 

Reference List / Bibliography

 

*1 Blake [no date]

www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-...

Nonverbalgroup.com

New York

 

*2 Mehrabian, Albert; Wiener, Morton (1967). "Decoding of Inconsistent Communications". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

 

*3 Skills You Need [no date]

www.skillsyouneed.com/general/communication-skills.html

 

YouTube Link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cX6VaIy2yA

 

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