Friday, February 13, 2026

I learned how to mime from a pro — it's a lot more complicated than you think


 

4 comments:

  1. I watched this video and I didn’t expect mime to be so difficult. Before, I thought mime was just making funny movements without talking, but now I understand that it needs a lot of practice and control. The video taught me that every movement has a meaning and that the body can tell a story without words. I learned that posture, facial expressions, and small details are very important to make people understand what you want to show.

    This video interests me because I like learning new things, especially about art and communication. It made me realize that communication is not only about speaking. Sometimes your body says more than words. I think this can also help in real life, for example when presenting in class or talking to other people.

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    1. This is a very strong reflection: you show a clear change in understanding (you thought mime was simple, then you explain why it actually requires control and precision), and you connect it well to Body Expression by mentioning meaning, storytelling without words, posture, facial expression, and detail. You also add a good “real-life transfer” idea (presentations, communication), which raises the academic quality because you’re explaining why it matters, not only what you saw. To improve even more, include one concrete example from the video (a specific mime action or illusion) and explain how it uses space/time/energy to make the story understandable.

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  2. Hi David. I watched your video and it's very interesting. The video shows a real mime teacher teaching someone how to do mime correctly. The teacher explains that mime is not just funny actions, it is a real art. You have to use your body and face to show imaginary things like walls or ropes. He shows how miming needs control, balance, focus, and energy to make the audience believe in the invisible things. I learned that mime is much harder than it looks and you have to practice a lot to make it look simple and clear. The video made me respect mime artists more because they train their body to tell a story without speaking. Great choice of video, David.

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    1. Your comment gives clear, relevant feedback because you summarise the main idea of the video (mime as a real art, not just “funny actions”) and you explain why it is difficult using good concepts like control, balance, focus, energy, and the idea of creating invisible objects convincingly. You also show learning and reflection (“I respect mime artists more”), which adds academic value and a respectful tone. To improve it, add one specific example from the lesson (e.g., how the teacher shows a wall/rope with hand position, resistance, and body alignment) and link it to our Body Expression elements (especially space and energy) to make your comment even more precise and evidence-based.

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