Design Resource
The Art of Mime by Artist Moinul Haque
Acting out a Story without Speech documented
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Elements of Mime
Sound:
A mime artists often uses sound effects to bring in the element of humour to liven up a situation.
The sound effects add a special touch to many comical situations such as an invisible door with a working door bell, or an invisible car with realistic horn and motor sound.
Lights:
Lights are often used in mime to create the dramatic ambience and focus on the characters enacting on the stage.
Importance of silence:
Miming is to be distinguished from silent comedy in a film or dramatic sketch, in which the artist is a seamless character. The interplay of music and silence forms an integral part of mime and often is used to elevate the dramatic effect.
Make up:
White make-up for the face heightens the dramatic impact of the movements and expressions. This make-up projects the face of Everyman during performance, which enables all members of the audience to identify with the situation.
Facial Expression:
Pantomime is the art of replacing words with movement and facial expressions in the act of communication. Hence expressions form a very vital part of pantomime. Every action is presented with facial expressions and gestures.
