I’ve been trying to find a good easy-to-follow tutorial and there are many online tutorials. I do make a few at home, but I am still new to this and I am learning new tricks for my project. In this video we made the eyes move by hand and then cut them. If you are […]
A ventriloquist dummy (also known as a dummy or dummy-diver) is a dummy that is designed to simulate an actual human vocal performance. They may be used to test the ability of a human voice to imitate another, with some ventriloquist dummies being more difficult to mimic than others. For example, there are various different […]
Well, you try saying the words: ‘B’ B, B B, B B, B B,’ and see how bad the ‘C’ sound is. You can see it in the video. It’s horrible, that’s bad, you see it in the video. It’s awful. It’s awful. I mean, it’s not good. It’s not good. It’s not good. Oh […]
I’ll have more on this, but I’ve noticed a lot of people calling them “dummy”, “dolls”, and/or “dummies”. What’s the difference? And why are they used the same way? A ventriloquist dummy is a piece of cardboard that is made to look like a human. It is not supposed to be used in a practical […]
Well at least not the same way, that’s for sure. The Ventriloquist: 1) Drinks from a bottle that allows his or her mouth to fill it completely. 2) Talks with water in his or her mouth. 3) Uses a straw to mix his or her drink. 4) Uses a straw to fill a glass. 5) […]
The ventriloquist can be taught to speak, or at least learn to say some words, by learning to talk and drinking it to be “in tune.” The basic vocabulary is quite limited; however, once learned, the words and syntax are easy enough for students to learn. A lot of the basic vocabulary may or may […]
First, let’s take a look at our favorite example. We have a group of 10 children, ages 3–10. They are each given a dummy that can be manipulated in various ways to produce various sounds. These sounds are to be played off the teacher’s phone. When the kids are asked to play sounds on a […]
Most puppets are created using computer programs and are made and operated through a combination of mechanical techniques. There are a number of factors to consider, including the design, color, and color and pattern; the size of the pieces; the mechanical design and the performance characteristics of each piece; and any other aspects that allow […]
I’m going to say, “I’m not going to say.” Not a good enough answer. It’s more fun to say, “Do I think that it is possible for me to do this? Would I be able to do this? Would the audience be able to get this?” I think that if we were asked that question, […]
A Ventriloquism is a dramatic act by persons who are not acting as characters. The ventriloquist is not performing, and neither is it a dramatic performance. It is simply one of those things that happens when you can’t think of an appropriate way of saying something. And so there is no rule book, and no […]