- Convey emotions, actions, and reactions primarily through body language and facial expressions.
Gesture:
- Clear and exaggerated hand gestures to express intentions, emotions, or actions.
Movement:
- Expressive and precise body movements to tell stories and convey character traits.
Lip Movement:
- Controlled mouth and lip movement to indicate dialogue and emotions.
Pantomime:
- Skilled in physical acts that mimic real actions or objects without props or visible equipment.
Facial Acting:
- Expertly transmit a range of emotions through nuanced facial expressions.
Body Language:
- Utilize physical stance and posture to communicate emotions and character attributes.
Eye Contact:
- Engaging and emotive eye contact to connect with the audience.
Improvisation:
- Adapt and improvise during performances, especially when dealing with unexpected situations.
Timing:
- Precise timing for comedic or dramatic effect.
Communication Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and crew.
Empathy:
- Understand and portray characters' emotions and motivations authentically.
Stage Presence:
- Command attention and presence even without spoken dialogue.
Technical Adaptation:
- Ability to adapt to technical nuances, such as camera angles, lighting, and set limitations, to enhance silent performances.
Collaboration:
- Cooperate with other cast members, directors, and crew to achieve a cohesive and effective silent movie performance.