Lip Sync Notes from Today

Group critique of Rough lip sync :

1. Anticipate dialogue with head, body or gestures 3-4 frames ahead of the heavy modulation but mouth sync should be right on the modulation. 

2. If it is a closed mouth, it will be on the consonant, and, if possible remain closed for two frames in order to be seen.

 "B' on Job from Junsu's animation, holding the closed mouth shape for 4 frames makes it read as a 'B'

3. You need interesting mouth shapes that reflect the personality of your voice. Look for shapes that give you an extra touch of character and are peculiar to this one personality.

4. Try to show enough time on the important shapes so that the viewer will be aware that he has seen a picture of the word.

On Jesse's animation, holding the mouth shape from frame 1, in preparation to start speaking 

5. On holds at the end of a phrase or a line of dialogue, try to retain a mouth expression that reflects the word or phrase. Retain the character of the shape in the hold with a softening action to keep it alive.

On Junsu's animation, holding the mouth shape after the word 'okay' (small 'o' or 'u' shape) to the end of the scene.

6. The consonant sounds M P B are all closed mouths. Keep in mind that the mood of the character will determine the shape of the mouth. Generally mouth shapes that have the "E" sound show teeth.

7. T and G also can pucker like a U.

8. Y and W can go in a very small O or U shape.