John:
John, especially when delivering important lines, really looks
the leader. Feet apart, hands on hips, chin up, looking down his
nose. With a slightly mocking expression. (This pose can also be
used when he is pointing.)
Notice distance between John's mouth and nose.
When facing front he uses a sly, sideways look to talk to
somebody.
Pulls funny faces especially after giving order, which he
immediately wipes off. He also looks the other way before giving
an order
Slightly queer 'showbiz' gestures can be used in long shot.
Mostly with hands. Gives feeling that John doesn't take his job
as leader seriously.
John moves with fast, jerky, almost aggressive movements.
John never sits - he slouches
Paul:
Paul is the most poised and stylish Beatle. When he talks he uses
his hands, with fingers spread to express what he is saying. He
always looks straight at whoever he is talking to. He is the one
who gets excited when John suggests anything.
He doesn't really walk - he skips
Paul is the same height as George
When Paul is in the background he stands with feet together and
arms folded.
Paul sits as though he is ready to jump up and get on with
whatever is happening.
When he is making his own suggestions and comments, especially
ones suggesting mischeif, he covers up by assuming a mock
innocent look, eyes wide and head tilted to one side.
He tends to put his hand to his mouth when he is excited.
George:
Head always tilted forward.
George never looks at who he is talking to. But his shoulders,
which are hunched when he is in a standing or leaning pose, can
indicate the direction.
George is the same height as Paul.
George is very loose limbed and angular when he walks. Remember
his legs are long and thin. An emphasis on the knees will help
the angular appearance.
He often closes his eyes for short periods when he is talking.
George nearly always gives the impression of frowning. This is
because his eyebrows thicken as they reach his nose. Notice the
way the eyes are drawn.
George never stands. He is always leaning against something.
Shoulders hunched, hands in pockets. Legs crossed.
Even when George sits, he looks awkward and angular.
Ringo:
Ringo is the nice gentle Beatle, although he always loooks rather
sad.
Ringo always looks a bit disjointed whether walking or standing.
Ringo walks in a Groucho Marx pose.
Keep upper lip protruding. Keep Ringo's neck thin to help the
disjointed look. Keep hair at back long and shaggy.
When Ringo stands he always droops forward. His clothes tend to
look as though they are a bit too big.
Normally, Ringo is always deadpan but should an expression be
required the main movement is arching the eyebrows. Keep the
mouth in a wavy line.
Ringo sits normally, slightly hunched
Ringo is a head smaller than George and Paul
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