Representation of Characters

How the actors we use in the music video are represented is something that needs to be taken into consideration when filming our video. Their facial expressions, clothing, body language and props all have a dramatic impact on how the person is represented, and the effectivity of our video on a whole. Therefore, all areas need a respected amount of thought being put into them. Non-verbal communication is important as it seems there will not be any verbal communication with the characters within the music video, and due to this all the areas of non-verbal communication need to be considered.

Non-verbal communication consists of the following:
- Physical Space
- Clothing and Appearance
- Locomotion
- Posture
- Gesture
- Facial Expressions
- Eye Contact
- Touch
- Paralanguage

Facial ExpressionsFrown - Displeasure, Unhappiness, Anger
Smile - Friendliness, Happiness
Raised Eyebrows - Disbelief, Amazement, Schock
Narrowed Eyes - Anger
Blushing - Embarrassment, Shy

Eye Contact
Glancing - Lack of Interest
Steady - Active Listening, Interest, Seduction

Hand/Arm Gestures
Pointing Finger - Authority, Displeasure, Lecturing
Folded Arms - Not open to change, preparing to speak
Arms at side - Open to suggestions, relaxed
Hands Uplifted Outward - Disbelief, puzzlement, Uncertainty

Body Postures
Fidgeting, doodling – Boredom
Hands on hips – Anger Defensiveness
Shrugging Shoulders – Indifference
Squared Stance or shoulders – Problem-solving, concern, listening
Biting lip, shifting, jingling money – Nervousness
Sitting on edge of chair – Listening, great concern
Slouching in chair – Boredom, lack of interest

Physical Space
From Physical contact to 18 inches – Intimate space
From 18 inches to 4 feet – Personal space
From 4 feet to 8 feet – Social space
From 8 feet outward – Public space