# Character Motion > Direct what a character does in an AI video clip. Chain up to 3 of more than 1,000 moves, such as walk in, wave or hug, and name who performs them. Source: https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/character-motion The **Character Motion** picker directs what the subject does across a video clip: walks in, turns to the camera, nods, waves, dances, ducks, draws and fires, or walks a runway. You chain up to three moves from a catalog of more than 1,000. Nodaro adds tested wording for the sequence to the prompt of the video node you connect it to. The picker never calls a model, so it costs no credits. - Found in: Creative Controls › Motion & Time - Output: text - API type: `character-motion` ## When to use it - Give a character a clear action in an image-to-video clip, instead of hoping the model invents one. - Choreograph a short sequence: an entrance, then a gesture, then a reaction. - Stage a two-person moment, such as a hug, a handshake or a slow dance, with both characters named. - Reuse a performance: the same moves, in the same order, on every run. Character Motion describes ordinary movement over time. Its neighbors cover the rest: | Picker | What it describes | | --- | --- | | [Pose](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/pose) | One held body position, also for still images | | **Character Motion** | What the subject does over time | | [Character FX](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/character-fx) | A supernatural change to the subject, such as a werewolf transformation | | [Action FX](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/action-fx) | An event in the scene, such as an explosion or lightning | | [Camera Motion](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/camera-motion) | How the camera moves, not the subject | ## How to use it ### Add the picker Open the node picker and choose **Creative Controls › Motion & Time › Character Motion**. You can also click the **Look** input of a [Generate Video](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/video/generate-video) node and choose **Character Motion** from the list. Character Motion is its own node, not a setting inside Generate Video. ### Choose up to three moves, in order Click the node and choose moves from the catalog. Search also finds a move by its former name or another common name. The first pick happens first. Use the up and down buttons to reorder the picks, and **Remove** to clear one. When three moves are picked, a new choice does not replace any of them. ### Set the timing Choose a **Position** for when the movement happens in the clip and a **Pace** for its tempo. Both start at **Auto**, which adds nothing. ### Name who moves Connect a [Character Asset](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/character) node to the **Target subject** input. For a two-person move, connect a second character to **Partner**. ### Connect and run Drag from the picker's output to the **Look** input of Generate Video, then run the video node. Workflow: Mira performs three moves in order and hugs Theo. The characters also feed the Assets input, so the model sees what they look like. - Character Asset → Character Motion (target subject) - Character Asset → Character Motion (partner) - Character Motion → Generate Video (look) - Generate Image → Generate Video (start frame) - Character Asset → Generate Video (assets) - Character Asset → Generate Video (assets) ## Settings | Setting | What it does | | --- | --- | | **Character Motion** | Up to 3 moves, in order. They are joined as "then": the first move, then the second, then the third. A new node starts at **Auto**, which adds nothing. | | **Position** | When the movement happens in the clip. See the table below. | | **Pace** | The tempo of the movement. See the table below. | | **Custom text (before)** | Your own words, added before the movement, for example `after a long pause`. | | **Custom text (after)** | Your own words, added after the movement, for example `still holding the cup`. | | **Prompt hint** | **Full** (default) adds the full description of each move. **Compact** adds only the short term for each move. See [Full or Compact](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls#full-or-compact). | | Position | Meaning | | --- | --- | | **Auto** | Let the model place the movement | | **Start** | Begins at the opening of the clip | | **Middle** | Begins midway through the clip | | **End** | Happens in the closing moments of the clip | | **Full** | Plays out across the entire clip | | Pace | Meaning | | --- | --- | | **Auto** | Let the model set the tempo | | **Slow Motion** | The action itself is rendered in slow motion | | **Slow** | Performed slowly and deliberately | | **Natural** | Performed at an everyday tempo | | **Fast** | Performed quickly, brisk and urgent | | **Explosive** | A sudden burst from stillness into full-speed motion | The settings panel shows the words the picker will add under **Will inject into prompt**. This is the picker's part of the prompt, not the final prompt: other nodes, references and the model's own limits can still change what the model receives. ## Name the subject and the partner The picker has two inputs on its left edge. Each accepts a [Character Asset](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/character), [Create Face](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/create-face), [Object/Props Asset](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/object), [Animal/Creature Asset](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/creature) or [Location Asset](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/assets/location) node. - **Target subject.** Its name replaces every "the subject" in the moves, and possessives read naturally, for example "Theo's back". With nothing connected, "the subject" stays, and the video model decides who it is from what is in the frame. - **Partner.** Its name replaces "the partner" in two-person moves, such as a hug, a handshake or a slow dance. With nothing connected, a human partner is introduced once as "another person", and later mentions read "that same person". - **Other participants.** Moves with an animal, a baby or an object, such as petting a dog, use the Partner input for that participant too. With nothing connected, the move names its default participant, for example a dog. A connected node only gives the participant a name; it does not check that the participant fits the move. - **Several targets.** Each target performs its own copy of the sequence. With Partner unconnected, each copy gets its own "another person", so two targets never act on the same person. For choreography between people, use separate Character Motion nodes. - **Several partners.** Their names are joined with "and". The inputs only supply names. To show the video model what a character looks like, also connect the Character to the **Assets** input of the video node. ## A worked example Three moves — **Walk in from left**, **Wave hello** and **Hug** — with **Position** set to **Start** and **Pace** set to **Slow**. A Character named Mira is on **Target subject**, and a Character named Theo is on **Partner**. In **Full** mode, the picker adds: ```text Mira walks into frame from the left edge at an even stride, weight rolling heel to toe, crosses toward center and stops facing forward, then Mira lifts one hand to shoulder height, palm forward, and waves it side to side in a friendly greeting before letting the arm drop back to the side, then Mira steps toward Theo, opens both arms and wraps them around Theo's back in a firm hug, holds the hug, and loosens the arms to step back, the movement begins at the opening of the clip, performed slowly and deliberately, each phase of the movement given its full time ``` In **Compact** mode, each move is its short term, and the target's name comes first: ```text Mira: walks in from frame left, then waves hello, then hugs Theo, the movement begins at the opening of the clip, performed slowly and deliberately, each phase of the movement given its full time ``` ## Checks in the settings panel The settings panel reviews your sequence and shows advisory messages about: - **Body positions.** A move starts from a different body position than the previous move ends in. - **Leaving the frame.** The subject leaves the frame before another action. - **Busy hands.** A move needs free hands, but the hands are already holding something. - **Timing.** A move has a fixed tempo that disagrees with **Pace**. - **Prerequisites.** A move needs something that the sequence does not set up. - **The same node twice.** One node is connected to both **Target subject** and **Partner**. - **Old or unknown moves.** A move was retired or does not exist. - **Long choreography.** The sequence has many phases. The messages never block **Run**. Fix the red messages before you run. A check that shows nothing does not prove that two moves fit together: not every move has this information yet. ## Protection for minors Moves marked adult-only, which are explicitly sensual looks and kissing variants, are left out of the prompt when a Character on **Target subject** or **Partner** is a minor. Neutral dance, taking off a coat over an outfit and ordinary hugs stay available. The preview says which picks were left out, including when every pick was left out. ## Every move Filter by category or search by name. The words under each name are the term the picker adds in **Compact** mode. **Entrances & Exits** - Auto - None - Walk in from left: `walks in from frame left` - Walk in from right: `walks in from frame right` - Enter from behind camera: `enters past the camera from behind` - Approach from background: `approaches from deep background` - Walk up to camera: `walks up to the camera and stops` - Run toward camera: `runs toward the camera and stops` - Run in from left and stop: `runs in from frame left, stopping near center` - Burst in through doorway: `bursts in through a doorway` - Kick open door: `kicks the door open and steps through` - Dive through window: `dives through a window and rolls` - Climb through window: `climbs in through a window` - Stumble in — right: `stumbles in from frame right` - Sneak in — left: `sneaks in from frame left` - Dash across frame — left to right: `dashes across frame left to right` - Slide in from left on knees: `slides from frame left on both knees, stopping` - Sock slide into frame: `sock-slides in from frame left` - Drop in from above: `drops in from above and lands` - Rise into frame: `rises into frame from below` - Pop up from cover: `pops up from behind an object` - Lean into frame — left: `leans in and out from frame left` - Peek in from frame right: `peeks into frame from the right` - Enter through doorway: `enters through a doorway` - Step out of shadow: `steps out of the shadows` - Emerge from crowd: `emerges from a crowd` - Step around corner: `steps around a corner into frame` - Exit frame left: `walks out through frame left` - Exit frame right: `walks out through frame right` - Run out through frame right: `runs out through frame right` - Walk away into distance: `walks away into the distance` - Run away into distance: `runs away into the distance` - Turn & walk away: `turns and walks away` - Back out through frame left: `backs diagonally out through frame left` - Dragged out of frame: `is dragged backward out of frame` - Exit past camera: `walks past the camera and out of view` - Duck below frame: `ducks below the bottom of the frame` - Exit through doorway: `walks through a doorway and out of view` **Turns & Looks** - Body turn to camera: `turns around to face camera` - Body turn away: `turns away from camera` - Quarter turn to profile: `quarter-turns to profile` - Turn profile to camera: `turns from profile to camera` - Full 360 spin: `spins a full 360 on the spot` - Pivot on heel: `pivots on heel to face opposite way` - Twist to look behind: `twists torso to look behind` - Turn to face partner: `turns to face the partner` - Turn head to camera: `turns head to camera` - Snap head to camera: `snaps head to camera` - Turn head away: `turns head away from camera` - Look over left shoulder: `looks back over left shoulder` - Look over right shoulder: `looks back over right shoulder` - Glance back: `glances back over shoulder` - Double take: `does a double take` - Chin lift to camera: `lifts chin and eyes to camera` - Scan surroundings: `scans the surroundings` - Head follows across frame: `turns head to track something passing` - Look at partner: `turns head to look at the partner` - Sultry over-shoulder look: `throws a sultry look over the shoulder` - Look up: `looks up` - Look down: `looks down` - Look off left: `looks off-screen left` - Look off right: `looks off-screen right` - Eyes track across frame: `tracks something across frame with eyes only` - Flick eyes to camera: `flicks eyes to camera` - Side-eye glance: `throws a side-eye glance` - Break eye contact: `breaks eye contact` - Tilt head curiously: `tilts head curiously to one side` - Peek around corner: `leans out to peek around a corner` - Look back and forth: `looks back and forth between two points` - Snap head toward sound: `snaps head toward an off-screen sound` - Look partner over: `looks the partner up and down` - Look at own hands: `stares at own raised hands` - Push back hood: `pushes back hood and lifts face` - Peer over glasses: `pulls glasses down and peers over them` - Peer through door crack: `opens door a crack and peers through` - Look toward frame left: `looks toward frame left` - Look toward frame right: `looks toward frame right` - Look at connected counterpart: `looks toward the counterpart` **Head Gestures** - Eager nodding: `nods eagerly in small quick nods` - Firm single nod: `gives one firm decisive nod` - Knowing nod: `nods knowingly with a half-smile` - Chin-up nod: `gives a chin-up nod` - Nod of thanks: `dips head in a grateful nod` - Listening nods: `nods along while listening` - Disbelieving head shake: `shakes head in disbelief` - Sad head shake: `shakes head sadly in refusal` - Rapid no-no-no: `shakes head no in rapid tiny shakes` - Amused head shake: `shakes head with an amused smile` - Puzzled double tilt: `tilts head one way and the other, puzzled` - Head wobble: `wobbles head side to side, so-so` - Flick hair back: `flicks hair back with a head snap` - Jut chin defiantly: `juts chin forward defiantly` - Raise chin proudly: `raises chin proudly` - Haughty head toss: `tosses head up and away haughtily` - Lower head in shame: `lowers head in shame` - Bow head solemnly: `bows head in solemn silence` - Hang head in defeat: `hangs head in defeat` - Head back against wall: `lets head fall back against the wall` - Temple against window: `rests head against the window` - Chin point: `points with a jerk of the chin` - Head beckon: `beckons with a jerk of the head` - Pull head back: `pulls head back in surprise` - Avert head in disgust: `averts head in disgust` - Lean in to listen: `leans head in to listen` - Rest chin in hand: `rests chin in one hand` - Shake off daze: `shakes head to clear a daze` - Shake out wet hair: `shakes water out of wet hair` - Duck head sheepishly: `ducks head sheepishly` - Full neck roll: `rolls head in a full circle` - Tilt head toward shoulder: `tilts the head toward one shoulder` **Walks & Runs** - Casual stroll: `strolls casually, arms loose` - Brisk walk: `walks briskly with purpose` - Power walk: `power-walks, arms pumping` - Confident stride: `strides forward confidently` - Jog: `jogs forward, elbows bent` - Sprint: `sprints flat out` - Tiptoe: `tiptoes forward, heels lifted` - Sneak: `sneaks forward in a crouch` - Stagger: `staggers unsteadily, weaving` - Limp: `limps, favoring one leg` - March: `marches in military cadence` - Walk backwards: `walks backwards` - Skip: `skips along` - Hop: `hops on one foot` - Crawl: `crawls on hands and knees` - Army crawl: `army-crawls on the belly` - Wade: `wades through water` - Shuffle: `shuffles, feet scuffing the ground` - Scurry: `scurries with tiny hunched steps` - Hands in pockets stroll: `strolls with hands in pockets` - Walk & talk: `walks and talks, gesturing` - Trudge: `trudges wearily` - Prance: `prances with high knees` - Strut: `struts, chest out` - Swagger: `swaggers, shoulders rolling` - Sashay: `sashays with swaying hips` - Panicked run: `runs in panic, glancing back` - Crouched run: `runs low in a crouch` - Climb stairs: `climbs the stairs` - Descend stairs: `descends the stairs` - Push through crowd: `shoulders through the crowd` - Sidle along wall: `sidles along the wall, back pressed` - Stomp off: `stomps off, fists clenched` - Zombie shamble: `shambles, arms stiffly outstretched` - Sleepwalk: `sleepwalks, arms held out ahead` - Run in circles: `runs in tight circles` - Brace against wind: `leans into the wind, forearm up` - Walk with cane: `walks with a cane` - Wheelchair roll: `rolls forward in a wheelchair` - Pull rolling suitcase: `walks pulling a rolling suitcase` - Step to subject’s left: `takes one step to their own left` - Step to subject’s right: `takes one step to their own right` - Walk with crutches: `advances with a pair of crutches` - Walk with walker: `advances with a walker` **Runway & Model** - Runway walk: `walks the runway, feet landing in one line` - Walk & turn: `walks to the mark, turns and walks back` - Mid-stride pivot: `pivots mid-stride and returns` - Editorial stomp: `stomps forward in an editorial walk` - Hip-sway walk: `walks with an exaggerated hip sway` - Walk with rigid arms: `walks rigid and stiff, arms pinned at sides` - Stop and pose: `stops walking and holds a pose` - Hand-on-hip stop: `stops, one hand landing on the hip` - Hair flip: `flips the hair over` - Hair sweep back: `sweeps the hair back with one hand` - Remove coat from shoulders: `slides coat off shoulders, retaining the underlying outfit` - Jacket over shoulder: `hooks the jacket over one shoulder` - Over-the-shoulder pause: `pauses and looks back over the shoulder` - Sultry look back: `throws a sultry look back over the shoulder` - Full turn: `turns a full circle to show the outfit` - Sunglasses off: `takes the sunglasses off` - Sunglasses up: `pushes the sunglasses up onto the head` - Bag swing: `swings the bag with the stride` - Campaign walk: `walks straight at the camera, gaze locked` - Walk away: `walks away, back to camera` - Gown sweep: `sweeps the gown train through a turn` - Walk with a rhythmic bounce: `walks with a bounce, hands in pockets` - Stride with one hand pocketed: `strides with one hand in the pocket` - Skirt twirl: `twirls so the skirt flares` - Cuff adjust: `adjusts the cuff mid-stride` - Lapel adjust: `tugs both lapels square` - Button jacket: `buttons the jacket closed` - Unbutton jacket: `unbuttons the jacket mid-stride` - Collar pop: `pops the collar up` - Coat throw open: `throws the coat open` - Improvise three poses: `cycles through three poses with improvised choreography` - Walk side by side: `walks side by side with the partner` **Dance** - Hip-hop groove: `grooves to a hip-hop beat` - Sway to the music: `sways side to side to the music` - Arms-up sway: `sways with both arms raised overhead` - Clap along: `claps along to the beat` - Two-step: `two-steps side to side` - Grapevine: `grapevines side to side` - Raise the roof: `raises the roof` - Slow dance: `slow dances close with the partner` - House footwork: `does house footwork with a jacking torso` - Toprock: `dances a breakdance toprock` - Windmill: `drops into a breakdance windmill` - Headspin: `spins on the head with legs open` - Hold an improvised breakdance freeze: `holds an improvised, floor-supported breakdance freeze` - The worm: `does the worm across the floor` - Popping: `pops with sharp muscle hits` - Arm wave: `rolls an arm wave across the shoulders` - Locking: `locks with wrist rolls and sharp points` - Waacking: `waacks with arm whips around the head` - Vogue: `vogues with angular hand poses into a dip` - Krump: `krumps with chest pops and stomps` - Pirouette: `turns a ballet pirouette` - Arabesque: `extends one leg into arabesque` - Grand jeté: `springs into a grand jeté split leap` - Drop into splits: `drops into the splits` - Reach & fall: `reaches off balance and falls to the floor` - Jazz kick: `throws a high jazz kick` - Tap dance: `tap dances with crisp shuffles and stamps` - Irish step dance: `irish step dances with arms pinned` - Salsa turn: `spins a salsa spot turn` - Bachata sway: `steps a bachata basic with a hip pop` - Tango walk: `tangos with the partner in close embrace` - Waltz box step: `waltzes a box step with the partner` - Lindy swing out: `swings the partner out in a lindy hop` - Underarm turn: `spins the partner under the arm` - Ballroom dip: `dips the partner backward` - Hip shimmy: `shimmies the hips belly-dance style` - Shoulder shimmy: `shimmies the shoulders` - Flamenco flourish: `flourishes flamenco arms and stamps the heels` - Bollywood flourish: `flicks bollywood hands with a hip bounce` - Bhangra: `does bhangra with arms up` - Afrobeats legwork: `dances afrobeats legwork` - Capoeira ginga: `sways in capoeira ginga` - Improvise K-pop point move: `improvises a K-pop point move on the beat` - Moonwalk: `moonwalks backward across the floor` - The robot: `does the robot with stiff isolations` - The twist: `does the twist with swiveling hips` - Disco point: `throws a disco point across the body` - The floss: `does the floss arm swing` - Dab: `dabs into the elbow` - The woah: `hits the woah` - The griddy: `does the griddy` - Running man: `does the running man shuffle` - Melbourne shuffle: `dances the Melbourne shuffle` - Headbang: `headbangs to the music` - Hair whip circle: `whips hair in a full circle` - Body roll: `rolls the body from chest to hips` **Face & Expression** - Break into smile: `breaks into a warm smile` - Creeping smile: `lets a smile creep in` - Grin widens: `widens smile into a toothy grin` - Smile fades: `lets the smile fade` - Forced smile: `forces a stiff smile` - Smirk: `smirks, one corner of the mouth curling` - Burst out laughing: `bursts out laughing` - Giggle: `giggles, shoulders bobbing` - Chuckle: `chuckles quietly, head dipping once` - Tears well up: `wells up, a single tear spilling` - Break down sobbing: `breaks down sobbing` - Gasp: `gasps, mouth and eyes flying open` - Jaw drop: `gapes, jaw dropping in astonishment` - Register realization: `registers realization with widening eyes` - Surprise to relief: `startles, relaxing into relief` - Wink: `gives a quick wink` - Eye roll: `rolls eyes in exasperation` - Slow blink: `gives a slow deliberate blink` - Eyes drift closed: `lets the eyes drift closed` - Eyes flutter open: `flutters eyes open and focuses` - Blank stare & refocus: `stares blankly, snaps back to focus` - Nod: `nods in agreement` - Shake head no: `shakes head no` - Raise an eyebrow: `raises one skeptical eyebrow` - Narrow eyes: `narrows eyes in suspicion` - Frown: `frowns in displeasure` - Scowl: `scowls in open anger` - Glare: `glares hard without blinking` - Clench jaw: `clenches jaw, nostrils flaring` - Grimace: `grimaces, baring teeth` - Wince: `winces and recovers` - Scream: `screams, mouth wide open` - Swallow hard: `swallows hard, throat working` - Sigh: `sighs heavily, shoulders dropping` - Yawn: `yawns wide, head tipping back` - Sneeze: `sneezes, head jerking forward` - Blow out cheeks: `puffs out cheeks and exhales` - Purse lips: `purses lips in thought` - Pout: `pouts sulkily` - Chew lip nervously: `chews lower lip nervously` - Soften into tenderness: `softens into tenderness` - Bite lip: `bites lower lip and releases` - Lick lips: `licks lips suggestively` - Smolder: `smolders with a heavy-lidded gaze` - Show a subtle blush: `shows a subtle complexion-appropriate blush and glances down` - Cringe: `cringes, face scrunching, shoulders up` - Cough: `coughs into a fist` - Nervous laugh: `laughs nervously, eyes flicking away` - Furrow brow: `furrows brow in confusion` - Wrinkle nose: `wrinkles nose in disgust` - Pant: `pants, out of breath` - Stifle a laugh: `stifles a laugh behind a hand` - Whistle: `puckers and whistles` - Stick out tongue: `sticks out the tongue playfully` - Widen eyes in dread: `widens eyes in dread, mouth closed` - Darting eyes: `darts eyes nervously, head still` - Waggle eyebrows: `waggles both eyebrows` - Bubblegum bubble: `blows a bubblegum bubble and pops it` - Maniacal laugh: `laughs maniacally, head thrown back` **Gestures** - Wave hello: `waves hello` - Wave goodbye: `waves goodbye with arm raised high` - Thumbs up: `gives a thumbs up` - Thumbs down: `gives a thumbs down` - Beckon: `beckons come here with one hand` - Stop hand: `holds up a stop hand` - Salute: `snaps a military salute` - Shrug: `shrugs with palms up` - Clap: `claps in applause` - Slow clap: `slow claps sarcastically` - Facepalm: `facepalms` - Cross arms: `folds arms across the chest` - Plant hands on hips: `plants hands on hips` - Shush: `shushes with a finger to the lips` - Blow a kiss: `blows a kiss` - Peace sign: `flashes a peace sign` - Heart hands: `makes a heart with both hands` - Fist pump: `fist pumps in triumph` - Raise a fist: `raises a fist overhead` - Bow: `bows from the waist` - Curtsy: `curtsies` - Tip a hat: `tips their hat` - Adjust glasses: `pushes up their glasses` - Run hand through hair: `runs a hand through their hair` - Count on fingers: `counts on their fingers` - Point off-frame: `points off to one side` - Snap fingers: `snaps their fingers` - Wipe brow: `wipes their brow` - Cover mouth in shock: `covers mouth in shock` - Prayer hands: `presses palms together in prayer` - Ok sign: `makes an ok sign` - Finger wag: `wags a finger` - Air quotes: `makes air quotes` - Talk with hands: `talks with expressive hand gestures` - Chef kiss: `does a chef's kiss` - Brush off shoulder: `brushes off their shoulder` - Flex biceps: `flexes both biceps` - Throw hands up: `throws their hands up` - Place hand over heart: `places a hand over the heart` - Pinch bridge of nose: `pinches the bridge of the nose` - Raise a hand: `raises a hand to speak` - Cup hands to shout: `cups hands to shout` - Wave off: `waves a hand dismissively` - Dust off hands: `dusts off their hands` - Straighten tie: `straightens their tie` - Raise hands in surrender: `raises both hands in surrender` - Present with open palm: `presents with an open-palm sweep` - Point to self: `points at own chest in disbelief` - Mind blown: `mimes mind blown from the temples` - Stroke chin: `strokes the chin in thought` - Steeple fingers: `steeples the fingers` - Cup hand to ear: `cups a hand behind the ear` - Cross fingers: `crosses fingers for luck` - Scratch head: `scratches head in puzzlement` - Jump up and down: `jumps up and down clapping` - Open arms to sky: `spreads arms wide to the sky` - Bury face in hands: `buries face in both hands` - Clutch head: `clutches head with both hands` - Wipe tears: `wipes tears with the back of a hand` - Slam fist on table: `slams a fist on the table` - Fan and toss cash: `fans out cash and tosses it` - Rub fingers for money: `rubs thumb and fingers in the money sign` - Finger guns: `fires finger guns` - Jazz hands: `flashes jazz hands` - Peekaboo: `plays peekaboo with both hands` - Wave both arms overhead: `waves both arms overhead` - Rub eyes: `rubs eyes with fists` - Rub belly: `rubs belly in hunger` - Stomp foot: `stomps a foot` - Shake fist at sky: `shakes a fist at the sky` - Cross forearms in x: `crosses forearms in an x` - Raise one finger: `raises one finger for a moment` - Hoist trophy: `hoists a trophy overhead` - Toss cap in air: `tosses a graduation cap` - Pat pockets: `pats pockets searching` - Shaka sign: `flashes a shaka sign` - Rock horns: `raises the rock horns` - Call me sign: `mimes call me with thumb and pinky` - Zip lips: `zips the lips shut` - Lock lips, toss key: `locks the lips and tosses the key` - I'm watching you: `points two fingers at the eyes, then out` - Circle finger at temple: `twirls a finger beside the temple` - Tap temple: `taps the temple knowingly` - Show size with hands: `holds hands apart to show size` - Pinch a tiny bit: `pinches a tiny gap between fingers` - So-so hand: `waggles a flat hand so-so` - Time-out sign: `makes a time-out t with the hands` - Roll hand, keep going: `rolls a hand forward to say keep going` - Jerk thumb over shoulder: `jerks a thumb over the shoulder` - Tap wrist: `taps the wrist, time's up` - Hands on cheeks: `presses both palms to the cheeks` - Fan face: `fans the face with a hand` - Hold nose: `pinches the nose and waves off a smell` - Cross my heart: `crosses the heart with a finger` - Hands behind back: `clasps hands behind the back` - Rub temples: `rubs the temples in stress` - Swoon: `swoons, back of hand to the brow` - Raise victory arms: `thrusts both arms up in a victory v` - Finger countdown: `counts down three-two-one on fingers` - Clap and point: `claps once and points straight ahead` - Tap side of nose: `taps the side of the nose` - Wave while seated: `waves one hand while remaining seated` - Rest hands at collarbone: `rests both hands lightly at the collarbone` **Camera Interaction** - Look into lens: `looks straight into the lens` - Hold gaze then look away: `holds eye contact then looks away` - Approach camera: `walks straight up to the lens` - Lean into lens: `leans in close to the lens` - Walk past camera: `walks past the camera and out of frame` - Point at camera: `raises an arm to point at the camera` - Show object to lens: `holds an object up to the lens` - Cover the lens: `covers the lens with a palm` - Step back: `steps back from the camera` - Talk to camera: `talks to camera vlog-style` - React off-screen: `reacts to something off-frame then back to lens` - Wink at camera: `winks at the camera` - Beckon closer: `beckons the camera closer` - Push camera away: `pushes the camera away with a palm` - Wave at camera: `waves at the camera` - Blow kiss to lens: `blows a kiss to the camera` - Tap the lens: `taps the lens with a fingertip` - Whisper to camera: `whispers to camera behind a cupped hand` - Grab the camera: `grabs at the camera with one hand` - Extend selfie arm: `extends a selfie arm toward the lens` - Break the fourth wall: `flicks a knowing glance to the lens mid-action` - Nod at camera: `nods at the camera` - Shake head at camera: `shakes head no at the camera` - Shush the viewer: `shushes the viewer with a finger to lips` - Double take to camera: `does a comic double take to camera` - Thumbs up to camera: `gives a thumbs up to the camera` - Reach for the lens: `reaches out toward the lens` - Look back at lens: `looks back over the shoulder at the lens` - Notice the camera: `notices the camera mid-scene` - Stare down the lens: `stares hard down the lens` - Bow to camera: `bows to the camera` - Shield face: `shields the face from the camera` - Smolder at camera: `smolders into the lens` - Sing to camera: `sings toward the camera` - Point up at caption: `points up above the head at a caption` - Punch at camera: `throws a punch straight at the lens` - Lunge at camera: `lunges at the lens` - Toss object to camera: `tosses an object at the lens` - Kiss the lens: `kisses the lens` - Mouth silent words: `mouths silent words to camera` - Reach to tap record: `reaches to tap record then settles back` - Prop phone on surface: `props the phone on a surface` - Show the watch: `turns the wrist to show the watch` - Splash water at lens: `splashes water at the lens` **Combat & Weapons** - Draw pistol: `draws pistol from the holster` - Raise & aim pistol: `raises pistol to aim` - Fire pistol: `fires the pistol` - Fire rifle: `fires rifle from the shoulder` - Aim down sights: `aims down the sights` - Reload magazine: `reloads a fresh magazine` - Rack the slide: `racks the pistol slide` - Pump shotgun: `pumps the shotgun` - Holster pistol: `holsters the pistol` - Tactical advance: `advances with rifle up` - Run & gun: `fires while running forward` - Take cover: `takes cover with the weapon tucked in` - Pop out & fire: `pops out of cover and fires` - Flip table for cover: `flips a table and ducks behind it` - Tactical hand signal: `signals move up with two fingers` - Turn & fire: `turns and fires` - Kneel & fire: `drops to a knee and fires` - Lower weapon: `lowers the weapon` - Gun twirl & holster: `twirls the pistol and holsters it` - Throw grenade: `lobs a grenade overhand` - Draw sword: `draws sword from the scabbard` - Sword slash: `swings a horizontal sword slash` - Overhead strike: `drives an overhead sword strike` - Parry: `parries an incoming strike` - Sheathe sword: `sheathes the sword` - Draw & cut: `draws and cuts in one motion` - Sword flourish: `spins a figure-eight sword flourish` - Raise sword to rally: `raises sword overhead to rally` - Raise shield: `raises a shield to block` - Battle charge: `charges with weapon raised` - Battle cry: `roars a battle cry` - Knife flip: `flips a knife and catches it` - Knife slash: `slashes a knife horizontally` - Throw knife: `throws a knife` - Spear thrust: `lunges into a spear thrust` - Draw bow & release: `draws the bow and releases` - Bat strike: `swings a bat in a melee strike` - Spin staff: `spins a staff` - Dual-wield flourish: `flourishes two weapons` - Settle into stance: `settles into a fighting stance` - Circle the opponent: `circles the partner with guard up` - Throw a punch: `throws a straight punch` - Jab-cross combo: `throws a jab-cross combination` - Uppercut: `throws an uppercut` - Elbow strike: `swings an elbow strike` - Knee strike: `drives a knee strike` - Front kick: `throws a front kick` - Roundhouse kick: `throws a roundhouse kick` - Spinning hook kick: `throws a spinning hook kick` - Flying kick: `leaps into a flying kick` - Leg sweep: `sweeps the partner's legs` - Block: `blocks with the forearm` - Dodge a punch: `slips and weaves under a punch` - Combat roll: `rolls forward up onto one knee` - Grapple: `grapples the partner in a clinch` - Tackle: `tackles the partner to the ground` - Hip throw: `throws the partner over the hip` - Two-hand shove: `shoves the partner with both hands` - Headbutt feint: `feints a headbutt at the partner` - Kung fu combo: `flows through a kung fu combination` - Disarm: `disarms the partner` - Take a hit: `takes a hit and staggers` - Knocked back: `gets knocked back off the feet` - Knockout fall: `collapses in a knockout fall` - Get back up: `gets up off the ground` - Wipe mouth & grin: `wipes mouth with a thumb and grins` - Power pose after hit: `lands a hit and strikes a power pose` **Athletic & Stunts** - Vertical jump: `jumps straight up and lands` - Leap across gap: `leaps across a gap` - Box jump: `jumps up onto a box` - Precision jump: `precision-jumps onto a narrow rail` - Backflip: `backflips from standing` - Front flip: `front-flips from a two-step run` - Cartwheel: `cartwheels sideways` - Round-off: `hurdles into a round-off and snaps down` - Vault over obstacle: `vaults over an obstacle` - Wall run: `runs up a wall and pushes off` - Baseball slide: `slides feet-first into a base` - Dive roll: `dives over an obstacle into a roll` - Superhero landing: `lands in a three-point superhero crouch` - Sprint start: `drives out of the starting blocks` - Skid to a stop: `skids to a stop` - Hurdle jump: `hurdles a barrier mid-sprint` - Lean across finish line: `leans across the finish line` - Run with arms spread: `runs with both arms spread in celebration` - Soccer dribble: `dribbles a soccer ball with a feint` - Kick a ball: `kicks a ball with the instep` - Header: `heads the ball with the forehead` - Bicycle kick: `bicycle-kicks the ball overhead` - Goalkeeper dive save: `dives full-length for a save` - Throw a ball: `throws a ball overhand` - Catch a ball: `catches a ball two-handed` - Baseball pitch: `winds up and pitch a baseball` - Swing a bat: `swings a baseball bat` - Golf swing: `swings a golf club through the ball` - Tennis serve: `serves a tennis ball` - Tennis forehand: `hits a tennis forehand` - Volleyball spike: `spikes a volleyball over the net` - Basketball dribble: `dribbles a basketball with a crossover` - Layup: `drives in for a layup` - Slam dunk: `slam dunks the ball` - Free throw: `shoots a free throw` - Shadowbox: `shadowboxes with combos and slips` - Punch heavy bag: `punches a heavy bag` - Push-up: `lowers into a push-up and presses back up` - Plank: `drops into a plank and hold` - Sit-up: `does sit-ups` - Bodyweight squat: `squats down and drives back up` - Forward lunge: `steps into a forward lunge` - Deadlift: `deadlifts a barbell` - Bench press: `bench-presses a barbell` - Dumbbell curl: `curls a pair of dumbbells` - Burpee: `drops into a burpee and jumps` - Jumping jacks: `does jumping jacks` - Jump rope: `jumps rope on the spot` - Sun salutation: `flows through a sun salutation` - Tai chi flow: `flows through tai chi` - Hamstring stretch: `stretches the hamstring on a raised heel` - Freestyle swim: `swims freestyle` - Dive into water: `dives head-first into water` - Cannonball: `cannonballs into the water` - Surface & flick hair: `surfaces and flicks the hair back` - Pour water over head: `pours water overhead, keeping hold of the bottle` - Skateboard push: `pushes off on a skateboard` - Surf pop-up: `pops up on a surfboard` - Ski carve turn: `carves a ski turn` - Rope climb: `climbs a hanging rope` - Rope swing across: `swings across a gap on a rope` - Pull-up: `pulls up until the chin clears the bar` - Climb a wall: `climbs a wall and mantles over` - Climb a ladder: `climbs a ladder` - Drop and roll: `drops from a ledge into a roll` - Balance on a beam: `walks along a balance beam` - Handstand: `kicks up into a handstand` - Kip-up: `kips up from lying on the back` - Jump in a puddle: `jumps into a puddle with both feet` - Bounce on a bed: `bounces on a bed and flops down` - Swing on a swing: `swings on a playground swing` - Tread water: `treads water to stay in place` - Swim breaststroke: `swims breaststroke with synchronized arm-and-leg movements` - Swim backstroke: `swims on the back with alternating arm strokes` **Evasive & Falls** - Duck under: `ducks under a passing threat` - Sidestep dodge: `sidesteps out of the line of attack` - Lean-back dodge: `leans back under a swing` - Flinch: `flinches back from a sudden threat` - Startled jump back: `jumps back in surprise` - Dive for cover: `dives for cover` - Duck behind cover: `drops into a crouch behind cover` - Evasive roll: `rolls out of the way` - Hurdle obstacle: `hurdles a low obstacle` - Half-turn and move away: `turns halfway around and moves away` - Hit the deck: `hits the deck` - Drop prone: `drops prone to the ground` - Stumble & recover: `stumbles and recovers balance` - Trip & fall: `trips and falls forward` - Slip: `slips on a slick surface` - Fall backward: `falls flat on the back` - Fall forward: `falls forward face-down` - Collapse to knees: `collapses to both knees` - Faint: `faints and crumples to the floor` - Blast knockback: `is thrown backward by a blast` - Stagger back: `staggers backward` - Catch on wall: `catches a fall against the wall` - Scramble to feet: `scrambles back to their feet` - Scramble backward: `scrambles backward on hands and heels` - Brace for impact: `braces for impact` - Cower: `cowers covering the head` - Freeze in place: `freezes in place` - Recoil from heat: `recoils from searing heat` - Snatch hand back: `snatches the hand back` - Shield eyes: `shields the eyes from glare` - Flinch from noise: `flinches from a deafening noise` - Leap back from edge: `leaps back from an edge` - Hands-up retreat: `backs away with hands raised` - Walk into glass door: `walks face-first into a glass door` - Peek through fingers: `peeks through the fingers` - Brace back against door: `braces back against the door` - Windmill arms: `windmills the arms to keep balance` - Trip on stairs: `trips going up the stairs` - Tip over in chair: `tips over backward in a chair` - Fall into pool: `falls into the water fully clothed` - Pulled under water: `is pulled under the water` - Clutch hat in wind: `clutches a hat against the wind` - Run shielding from rain: `runs with a jacket held overhead` **Posture Shifts** - Sit on chair: `sits down on a chair` - Sit on floor: `sits down on the floor` - Stand from chair: `stands up from a chair` - Stand from floor: `stands up from the floor` - Kneel down: `kneels down on both knees` - Take a knee: `takes a knee` - Rise from kneeling: `rises from kneeling` - Sit back on heels: `sits back on their heels` - Crouch down: `drops into a crouch` - Rise from crouch: `rises from a crouch` - Squat to look: `squats down for a closer look` - Jump to feet: `jumps to their feet` - Lie on back: `lies down on their back` - Lie on side: `lies down on their side` - Lie on stomach: `lies down on their stomach` - Roll over: `rolls over onto the other side` - Curl up: `curls up on their side` - Prop on elbow: `props up on one elbow` - Get up from lying: `gets up from lying down` - Sit up in bed: `sits up in bed` - Sit up and swing legs out of bed: `sits up, swinging both legs over the bedside` - Wake and stretch: `stretches and yawns on waking` - Flop onto bed: `flops backward onto the bed` - Lean back in chair: `leans back in the chair` - Elbows on knees: `leans forward, elbows on knees` - Edge of seat: `shifts to the edge of the seat` - Cross knees while seated: `crosses one knee over the other while seated` - Uncross & stand: `uncrosses legs and stands up` - Put feet up: `puts their feet up` - Recline: `reclines, legs stretched out` - Settle into couch: `settles into a couch` - Slump: `slumps, shoulders dropping` - Straighten up: `straightens up, shoulders back` - Perch on table: `perches on the edge of a table` - Hop onto counter: `hops up to sit on a counter` - Lean on wall: `leans a shoulder against the wall` - Push off wall: `pushes off the wall` - Slide down wall: `slides down the wall to the floor` - Lean on counter: `leans onto the counter on both forearms` - Hands on knees: `bends over, hands on knees` - Snap to attention: `snaps to attention, heels together` - Rise onto tiptoes: `rises onto the balls of the feet` - Lean on railing: `leans on a railing on both forearms` - Settle into meditation: `settles cross-legged into meditation` - Hands behind head: `leans back, fingers laced behind head` - Head onto desk: `drops head onto the desk` - Crawl head raised: `crawls forward with the head raised` - Crab walk: `crab-walks sideways` - Stop and hold position: `stops and holds the current position` - Hold current pose: `holds the current pose` - Reach while seated: `reaches forward while remaining seated` - Rise from floor to standing: `rises from the floor to standing` **Everyday Actions** - Take a sip: `takes a sip from a cup` - Drink from bottle: `drinks from a bottle` - Sip from a cradled mug: `sips from a mug held in both hands` - Take a bite: `takes a bite and chews` - Put on jacket: `shrugs on a jacket` - Take off jacket: `shrugs off a jacket` - Put on sunglasses: `puts on sunglasses` - Take off sunglasses: `takes off sunglasses` - Put on glasses: `puts on eyeglasses` - Take off glasses: `takes off eyeglasses` - Put on hat: `puts on a hat` - Take off hat: `takes off a hat` - Pull up hood: `pulls the hood up` - Wrap scarf: `wraps a scarf around the neck` - Loosen tie: `loosens the tie` - Open a door: `opens a door` - Close door: `turns back and shuts the door` - Knock on door: `knocks on a door` - Pound on door: `pounds on the door with a fist` - Rattle locked door handle: `rattles a locked door handle` - Unlock door with keys: `unlocks a door with keys` - Press palm to window: `presses a palm to the window` - Draw back curtains: `draws the curtains open` - Pull back shower curtain: `pulls back the shower curtain` - Wipe steam off mirror: `wipes steam off the mirror` - Check reflection in mirror: `checks reflection in a mirror` - Pick up object: `bends down and picks up an object` - Put down object: `sets an object down` - Drop object: `drops an object` - Fumble and catch: `fumbles and catches an object` - Throw object across room: `hurls an object across the room` - Sweep desk clear: `sweeps everything off the desk` - Carry heavy box: `lifts and carries a heavy box` - Reach for high shelf: `reaches up on tiptoes for a shelf` - Open box: `opens a box and looks inside` - Unwrap gift: `unwraps a gift` - Pull item from bag: `pulls an item from a bag` - Open letter: `opens and reads a letter` - Tear paper in half: `tears a sheet of paper into two halves` - Pull phone from pocket: `pulls a phone from a pocket` - Answer phone: `answers a phone call` - Hang up phone: `hangs up the phone` - Look up from phone: `checks phone and looks up` - Scroll on phone: `scrolls on phone with thumb` - Take a selfie: `takes a selfie` - Take a photo: `takes a photo` - Tap to pay: `taps card or phone on a payment reader` - Type on laptop: `opens laptop and types` - Write in notebook: `writes a line in a notebook` - Write on whiteboard: `writes on a whiteboard` - Sign document: `signs a document` - Turn a page: `turns a page` - Tie shoelaces: `ties shoelaces` - Kick off shoes: `kicks off shoes` - Sling bag over shoulder: `slings a bag over one shoulder` - Put on headphones: `puts on headphones` - Open umbrella: `opens an umbrella` - Snap on medical gloves: `snaps on medical gloves` - Brush hair: `brushes hair in long strokes` - Tie hair up: `ties hair up in a ponytail` - Let hair down: `pulls the hair tie and shakes hair loose` - Apply lipstick: `applies lipstick` - Apply skincare: `rubs cream into the cheeks` - Spray perfume on wrist: `sprays perfume on the wrist` - Lift and sniff: `lifts to the nose and sniffs` - Brush teeth: `brushes teeth` - Splash water on face: `splashes water on the face` - Light cigarette: `lights a cigarette` - Pour a drink: `pours a drink into a glass` - Raise glass to toast: `raises a glass in a toast` - Pop and spray champagne: `pops and sprays champagne` - Do a spit take: `does a spit take` - Blow out candle: `blows out a candle` - Cut cake: `cuts a slice of cake` - Toss bouquet: `tosses the bouquet over the shoulder` - Lick ice cream: `licks an ice cream` - Stir a pot: `stirs a pot on the stove` - Taste from spoon: `tastes a spoonful of food` - Chop vegetables: `chops vegetables on a board` - Toss food in pan: `tosses food in a pan` - Sprinkle salt flourish: `sprinkles salt with a flourish` - Open fridge: `opens the fridge door` - Water plants: `waters plants with a watering can` - Cradle and rock baby: `cradles and rocks the counterpart, head/body supported` - Slap alarm clock: `slaps the alarm clock` - Pull covers over head: `pulls the covers over the head` - Put on seatbelt: `buckles a seatbelt` - Grab keys & leave: `grabs keys and heads out` - Flip a coin: `flips a coin` - Shuffle cards: `shuffles a deck of cards` - Sweep flashlight: `sweeps a flashlight from side to side` - Set object down: `places the counterpart on a surface and releases` - Hold object still: `holds the counterpart still` - Wash hands: `washes both hands under running water` - Wipe table: `wipes a table with a cloth` - Sweep floor: `sweeps the floor with a broom` - Read book: `reads an open book without turning pages` - Listen attentively: `listens with occasional small nods` - Type continuously: `types continuously on a keyboard` - Send phone message: `types a phone message and taps send` - Use computer mouse: `moves and clicks a computer mouse` - Sort documents: `sorts documents into two piles` - Serve plate: `places a plate on a table` - Tighten screw: `turns a screwdriver to tighten a screw` **Vehicles & Mounts** - Get into driver seat: `gets into the driver seat` - Get out of car: `gets out of the car` - Slide across hood: `slides across the car hood` - Drive off: `grips the wheel and drives off` - Shift manual gears: `shifts manual gears using the nearer hand` - Check mirror & turn: `checks the mirror and turns` - Lean out window: `leans out the car window` - Sit on hood: `hops up to sit on the car hood` - Unload the trunk: `lifts a bag from the trunk` - Put on helmet: `pulls on a helmet` - Mount motorcycle: `swings a leg over the motorcycle` - Kick-start engine: `kick-starts the engine` - Lean motorcycle into turn: `leans into the turn` - Dismount motorcycle: `steps off the motorcycle` - Mount bicycle and ride off: `mounts a bicycle and pedals away` - Brake & hop off: `brakes and hops off the bike` - Push a scooter: `kicks a scooter along` - Mount horse from left: `mounts a saddled horse from the left` - Ride at a walk: `rides at a walk` - Gallop: `gallops in a half-seat` - Rein in: `reins the horse to a halt` - Dismount horse to left: `frees both stirrups, dismounting the horse leftward` - Board the train: `steps aboard the train` - Hold the strap: `holds an overhead strap` - Step off bus: `steps down off the bus` - Row fixed-seat boat: `rows a fixed-seat boat with paired oars` - Paddle a kayak: `paddles a kayak` - Hail a taxi: `raises an arm to hail a taxi` - Climb into truck cab: `climbs up into the truck cab` - Jump on moving vehicle: `jumps onto a moving vehicle` - Grip the armrests: `grips the armrests` - Stretch in aisle: `stands and stretches in the aisle` - Turn wheelchair left: `turns a manual wheelchair toward their own left` - Turn wheelchair right: `turns a manual wheelchair toward their own right` - Drive powered wheelchair: `drives a powered wheelchair forward` - Stop powered wheelchair: `returns the powered-wheelchair joystick to neutral and stops` - Ride bicycle continuously: `pedals a bicycle continuously` - Brake bicycle to stop: `brakes bicycle to rest and plants one foot` - Park bicycle: `stops and rests a bicycle on its stand` - Enter car passenger seat: `opens passenger door and sits in passenger seat` - Unbuckle seat belt: `unbuckles the seat belt and guides it back` **Animals & Pets** - Pet a dog: `pets the counterpart on the head` - Scratch behind ears: `scratches behind the ears with the counterpart` - Ruffle dog fur: `ruffles the counterpart's fur with both hands` - Scoop up pet: `scoops up the counterpart` - Offer hand to sniff: `offers knuckles for the counterpart to sniff` - Offer treat to dog: `offers the counterpart a treat on open palm` - Get pulled by leash: `gets pulled along by the leash` - Reel in leash: `reels in the leash hand over hand` - Throw ball for dog: `throws a ball ahead of the counterpart` - Kneel to greet: `kneels down to greet the counterpart` - Signal dog to sit: `gives the counterpart a downward sit signal` - Call dog over: `crouches and beckons the counterpart` - Cuddle pet on lap: `cuddles the counterpart on the lap` - Hold cat to chest: `holds the counterpart against the chest` - Lift cat up: `lifts the counterpart up to eye level` - Lift puppy to face: `holds the counterpart up to the face` - Let bird perch: `holds out a finger for the counterpart` - Feed ducks: `tosses small pieces of food toward the counterpart` - Stroke horse neck: `strokes the counterpart's neck` - Brush the horse: `brushes the counterpart's coat` - Pat horse flank: `pats the counterpart on the flank` - Mount the horse: `mounts a horse` - Back away slowly from animal: `takes cautious backward steps away from the counterpart` - Let it approach: `freezes as the counterpart comes near` - Crouch to photograph: `crouches to photograph an animal` - Tug toy with dog: `tugs a rope toy held by the counterpart` - Wipe muddy paws: `wipes the counterpart's muddy paws` - Brace for jump: `braces as the counterpart jumps up` - Dog sits: `sits down on the hindquarters` - Dog lies down: `lies down with all four limbs resting` - Dog wags tail: `wags the tail` - Dog shakes body: `shakes the body from head to tail` - Cat stretches: `stretches the front legs and back` - Horse walks: `walks with a steady four-beat gait` - Horse trots: `trots with alternating diagonal leg pairs` - Horse canters: `canters in a rhythmic three-beat gait` - Bird hops: `hops forward and settles` - Bird takes flight: `pushes off, beating wings to take flight` **Two-Person** - Hug: `hugs the partner` - Long embrace: `holds the partner in a long embrace` - Hug from behind: `hugs the partner from behind` - Bro hug: `pulls the partner into a one-arm hug` - Run into arms: `runs and leaps into the partner's arms` - Bury face in partner’s shoulder: `buries face in the partner's shoulder` - Handshake: `shakes hands with the partner` - High five: `high-fives the partner` - Fist bump: `fist-bumps the partner` - Chest bump: `chest bumps the partner` - Pinky promise: `hooks pinkies with the partner` - Bow to partner: `bows to the partner` - Toast: `clinks glasses with the partner` - Kiss on the cheek: `kisses the partner on the cheek` - Forehead kiss: `kisses the partner's forehead` - Almost kiss: `almost kisses the partner` - Kiss: `kisses the partner` - Tiptoe kiss: `rises on tiptoes to kiss the partner` - Cup partner’s face: `cups the partner's face` - Lift partner’s chin: `lifts the partner's chin` - Tuck partner's hair back: `tucks the partner's hair behind the ear` - Wipe away a tear: `wipes a tear from the partner's cheek` - Forehead touch: `touches foreheads with the partner` - Rest head on partner’s shoulder: `rests head on the partner's shoulder` - Head in lap: `rests head in the partner's lap` - Hold hands: `holds hands with the partner` - Walk hand in hand: `walks hand in hand with the partner` - Walk arm in arm: `walks arm in arm with the partner` - Lead by the hand: `leads the partner by the hand` - Shoulder bump: `bumps shoulders with the partner while walking` - Sit down together: `sits down beside the partner` - Pull out chair: `pulls out a chair for the partner` - Hold the door: `holds the door for the partner` - Drape jacket: `drapes a jacket over the partner's shoulders` - Straighten partner's tie: `straightens the partner's tie` - Feed a bite: `feeds the partner a bite` - Hand over object: `hands the partner an object` - Receive object: `takes an object from the partner` - Slide on ring: `slides a ring onto the partner's finger` - Lift veil: `lifts the partner's veil` - Kneel before partner: `kneels on one knee before the partner` - Kneel to eye level: `kneels to the partner's eye level` - Tap on shoulder: `taps the partner on the shoulder` - Hand on shoulder: `places a hand on the partner's shoulder` - Pat on the back: `pats the partner on the back` - Whisper: `whispers in the partner's ear` - Cover eyes: `covers the partner's eyes from behind` - Boop nose: `boops the partner's nose` - Ruffle hair: `ruffles the partner's hair` - Tickle: `tickles the partner` - Shake awake: `shakes the partner awake` - Lift partner: `lifts the partner off the ground` - Lift and spin partner: `lifts and swings the partner around` - Hold small partner overhead: `supports the partner (smaller) horizontally overhead` - Bridal carry: `carries the partner bridal-style` - Piggyback: `carries the partner piggyback` - Shoulder ride: `carries the partner on the shoulders` - Carry partner across shoulders: `carries the partner across both shoulders` - Help up: `helps the partner up` - Catch a fall: `catches the partner mid-fall` - Support limping: `helps the partner limp along` - Drag to safety: `drags the partner to safety` - Shield partner with body: `shields the partner with the body` - Pull close: `pulls the partner close` - Catch wrist: `catches the partner's wrist` - Chase: `chases the partner` - Stare down partner: `stares down the partner face to face` - Argue in face: `argues in the partner's face` - Push away: `pushes the partner away` - Shove partner: `shoves the partner back` - Shake by shoulders: `grabs and shakes the partner by the shoulders` - Grab partner’s collar: `grips the partner’s collar with both people grounded` - Pin against wall: `pins the partner against the wall` - Slap: `slaps the partner across the face` - Arm wrestle partner: `arm wrestles the partner, elbows planted on table` - Hold partner back: `holds the partner back from behind` - Release partner and step back: `releases the partner and steps back` - Offer object and wait: `offers a held object to the partner, waiting` - Decline offered object: `declines an object offered by the partner` - Pass object to partner: `passes a held object to the partner` **Idle & Ambient** - Breathe visibly: `breathes visibly at rest` - Sway subtly: `sways subtly in place` - Shift weight: `shifts weight foot to foot` - Fidget with hands: `fidgets with hands` - Blink naturally: `blinks naturally` - Look around: `looks around the space` - Tap foot: `taps a foot` - Drum fingertips: `drums fingertips on a surface` - Adjust clothes: `adjusts clothing` - Crack neck: `cracks the neck` - Roll shoulders: `rolls the shoulders` - Stretch arms overhead: `stretches arms overhead` - Pace restlessly: `paces restlessly in a short line` - Rock on heels: `rocks heel to toe` - Fiddle with ring: `fiddles with a ring` - Bite nail: `bites a fingernail` - Hug self against cold: `hugs self against the cold` - Bounce on toes: `bounces on the toes` - Stretch neck: `stretches the neck side to side` - Glance at watch: `glances at the watch repeatedly` - Exhale & settle: `exhales and settles` - Nod to music: `nods along to unheard music` - Sway with eyes closed: `sways in place with eyes closed` - Twirl hair: `twirls a strand of hair` - Knead back of neck: `kneads the back of the neck` - Tuck hair behind ear: `tucks hair behind the ear` - Wring hands: `wrings the hands` - Pop knuckles: `pops the knuckles` - Cross & uncross arms: `crosses and uncrosses the arms` - Scuff toe: `scuffs a toe on the ground` - Shift in seat: `shifts in the seat` - Stifle a yawn: `stifles a yawn` - Shiver & tremble: `shivers and trembles` - Bounce knee while seated: `bounces a knee while seated` - Blow hair from face: `blows a strand of hair from the face` - Swing dangling feet: `swings dangling feet` - Twirl pen: `twirls a pen` - Spin in office chair: `spins in an office chair` - Nod off & jerk awake: `nods off and jerks awake` - Rock huddled: `rocks back and forth while huddled` - Blow into cupped hands: `blows into cupped hands` - Rock in place: `rocks back and forth in place` **Stage & Performance** - Sing into handheld mic: `sings into a handheld mic` - Sing at stand mic: `sings into a stand mic` - Belt a high note: `belts a high note with head thrown back` - Hold note eyes closed: `holds a long note with eyes closed` - Mic out to crowd: `holds the mic out to the crowd` - Rap into the mic: `raps into the mic with a chopping hand` - Strum guitar: `strums a guitar on the beat` - Guitar solo lean: `leans back into a guitar solo` - Knee-drop solo: `drops to one knee mid-solo` - Air guitar: `plays air guitar` - Smash guitar: `smashes a guitar on the stage` - Play drums: `plays the drums` - Play piano: `plays the piano` - Play violin: `plays the violin` - Play saxophone: `plays the saxophone` - Dj at the decks: `works the decks with headphone to one ear` - Conduct orchestra: `conducts an orchestra with a baton` - Walk to center stage: `walks out to center stage` - Strut the runway: `struts down the stage runway` - Step up to podium: `steps up to the podium and grips it` - Sit on stage edge: `sits on stage edge, legs hanging down` - Raise hands to crowd: `raises both hands to the crowd` - Hype the crowd: `claps overhead to hype the crowd` - Point to crowd: `points out into the crowd` - Wave to crowd: `waves to the crowd` - Blow kisses: `blows kisses to the crowd` - Hold phone screen light aloft: `holds a lit phone screen overhead` - Jump on the beat: `jumps on the beat` - Headbang on beat: `headbangs on the beat` - Knee slide: `drops into a knee slide across the stage` - Improvise eight-count dance break: `improvises an eight-count dance break` - Freeze on the drop: `freezes in a pose on the drop` - Spin the mic stand: `spins the mic stand` - Mic drop: `drops the mic` - Jump into crowd: `leaps off the stage into the crowd` - Stage dive: `dives off the stage onto the crowd` - Crowd surf: `crowd surfs` - Bow to audience: `bows to the audience` - Take curtain call: `steps forward and bows to the audience` - Walk off waving: `walks off stage waving` - Share a mic: `shares one mic with the partner` - Back-to-back solo: `shreds guitar back to back with the partner` **Unnatural & Horror** - Head twitch: `twitches the head sideways` - Snap head sideways: `snaps the head to one side` - Backbend crawl: `backbends into a spider crawl` - Stiff board rise: `rises stiff from lying flat` - Contort limbs: `contorts the limbs unnaturally` - Marionette jerk: `jerks like a marionette` - Drag self forward: `drags forward on the forearms` - Claw at air: `claws at the air` - Scratch at door: `scratches at a door` - Roll eyes back: `rolls the eyes back` - Still then lunge: `lunges forward from a dead stop` - Stutter step: `stutter-steps forward in jerks` - Walk backward head turned: `walks backward with the head turned` - Hang head limp: `hangs the head, arms dangling` - Twitch fingers: `twitches the fingers rapidly` - Loll and sway: `sways with the head lolling` - Ragged heaves: `breathes in ragged heaves` - Smile too wide: `smiles too wide and holds it` - Slow blink stare: `holds an unblinking stare and blinks slowly` - Tilt from ankles: `tilts sideways from the ankles` - Scuttle away: `scuttles away on all fours` - Full body shudder: `shudders from head to toe` - Turn head first: `turns the head before the body` - Head shake blur: `shakes the head into a blur` - Jaw drops open: `lets the jaw hang open` Moves that were retired still work in saved workflows. ## Tips - **Order is the story.** Pick the entrance first, the gesture second and the reaction third. - **Name the performer.** Connect a Character to **Target subject**, so every move names the same person. - **Split long choreography.** For more than a short sequence, split the action into several shots and check where each clip ends and the next one starts. Adding more motion nodes does not coordinate their timing. - **Pair it with the camera.** A walk toward the camera with a Dolly Out from [Camera Motion](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/camera-motion) reads as one choreographed shot. - **Match the pace to the scene.** Use **Slow Motion** for stylized action beats and **Natural** for dialogue scenes. - **Give the moves what they need.** A chair to sit on, a horse to mount or a person to hug must be in the frame or in the prompt. - **Test complex moves on your model.** Each video model follows choreography differently. A singing move describes the visible performance; for synchronized lyrics, use audio with [Lip Sync](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/video/lip-sync). - **Left and right follow the frame.** "From left" means the left edge of the frame, unless a move says it means the subject's own side. Check directions together with [Camera Motion](https://nodaro.ai/docs/nodes/creative-controls/camera-motion), especially for exits and tracking shots. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Character Motion picker do? It describes what the subject does over the course of a video clip, such as walking in, turning to the camera, waving or dancing, and adds that description to the prompt of the video node it is connected to. ### Where do I add Character Motion? It is its own picker node. Add it from the node picker under Creative Controls › Motion & Time, or click the Look input of a Generate Video node and choose it from the list. It is not a setting inside Generate Video. ### How many moves can I chain? Up to 3, in order. The first move happens, then the second, then the third. Three moves is the picker's limit, not a promise that they fit every clip length. ### How do I make the move name my character? Connect a Character, Face, Object, Creature or Location node to the Target subject input. Its name replaces "the subject" in every move. For two-person moves, connect a second character to Partner. ### Does Character Motion work on still images? No. Movement needs time, so the picker works only with video nodes. Use the Pose picker for a single held position in a still image. ### Does Character Motion cost credits? No. Pickers only change the prompt. You pay only for the video node that uses it.