Media Facial Expression Research.

Aimee Sherrington Media Facial Expression Research A facial expression shows an emotion that tells us about the character and the way they react to the situation. It may also tell us something about that situation. A facial expression can also show the character’s true feelings, this might be portraying something totally different to what they are saying. (A character may be faking being polite to another character verbally but a strained face or the gritting of teeth will show the audience the character’s true emotion.) An actor’s facial expression may reveal a subtext or deeper meaning that contradicts what they say or do in the scene. Trevor Millum- Millum came up with a theory relating to commonly used male facial expressions used by magazines to promote a product. These expressions are: Seductive: Eyes are less wide, maybe shaded, expression is less reserved yet still confident and self-sufficient, may also include a slight smile. This expression is very similar to the cool/level. Comic: This expression is deliberately ridiculous, exaggerated, the subject is acting like a fool, pulling a face for the benefit of either a real or imaginary audience.

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Aimee SherringtonMedia Facial Expression Research

A facial expression shows an emotion that tells us about the character and the way they react to the situation. It may also tell us something about that situation. A facial expression can also show the character’s true feelings, this might be portraying something totally different to what they are saying. (A character may be faking being polite to another character verbally but a strained face or the gritting of teeth will show the audience the character’s true emotion.) An actor’s facial expression may reveal a subtext or deeper meaning that contradicts what they say or do in the scene.

Trevor Millum-Millum came up with a theory relating to commonly used male facial expressions used by magazines to promote a product. These expressions are:

Seductive:Eyes are less wide, maybe shaded, expression is less reserved yet still confident and self-sufficient, may also include a slight smile. This expression is very similar to the cool/level.

Comic:This expression is deliberately ridiculous, exaggerated, the subject is acting like a fool, pulling a face for the benefit of either a real or imaginary audience.

Practical:A concentrating look with the mouth closed, sometimes a slight frown, eyes directly looking at the lens, hair often short. Looking business man like.

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Catalogue:A natural look as that of a dummy, waxlike and artificial. the features may be in any position, however will most likely be with their eyes open wide and a smile, but the look remains vacant and empty as if their personality has been removed.

CarefreeShowing an active, healthy, vibrant, outdoor guy. Showing the male to be often smiling or grinning.

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Seductive:Eyes are less wide, maybe shaded, expression is less reserved yet still confident and self-sufficient, may also include a slight smile. This expression is very similar to the cool/level. Romantic or sexual Not smiling, two people. Shows availability.

Chocolate Box:The “chocolate box” facial expression shows

innocence and kindness through a friendly, warm smile. The name “chocolate box” suggests this.