Thomas R Moore
Non Verbal Communication
Non verbal communication plays a vital role in all animation and allows the audience to really connect on a human level with whatever the animation my be. Having a level of non-verbal communication is also great for reaching across language barriers. Most big budget films will obviously have translations, but most low-level animations will not. having clear and decisive actions that can be understand around the globe helps for the character to have a bigger fan base and understanding. A great example of this is the Pixar Jr. lamps. The audience can see that there clearly is a parent and younger figure in the animation without a single word being said.
NVC is also used really well on the character Scrat in Ice Age. The character Scrat never actually speaks throughout all the films and yet we fully understand his emotions and how he feels due to the over the top and exaggerated facial and physical expressions.
Non Verbal Communication
Non verbal communication plays a vital role in all animation and allows the audience to really connect on a human level with whatever the animation my be. Having a level of non-verbal communication is also great for reaching across language barriers. Most big budget films will obviously have translations, but most low-level animations will not. having clear and decisive actions that can be understand around the globe helps for the character to have a bigger fan base and understanding. A great example of this is the Pixar Jr. lamps. The audience can see that there clearly is a parent and younger figure in the animation without a single word being said.
NVC is also used really well on the character Scrat in Ice Age. The character Scrat never actually speaks throughout all the films and yet we fully understand his emotions and how he feels due to the over the top and exaggerated facial and physical expressions.