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A long, thin rod used to manipulate the puppet, often attached to the base of the puppet or its head. It allows the puppeteer to control the movement and orientation of the puppet.

Joints or locations on a rod puppet where movement is possible, such as the neck, shoulders, elbows, and knees. These points allow the puppet to have more lifelike motion.

Rod puppets can be made from various materials, including wood, fabric, paper-mache, and foam. Material choice affects the puppet's weight, texture, and durability.

The process of adding color and texture to the puppet, which provides character and helps bring the puppet to life. Techniques like dry brushing highlight details.

Refers to how the mass of a puppet is balanced. Proper weight distribution is crucial for ease of manipulation and to achieve a range of movements.

The techniques used by the puppeteer to move the control rods, such as twirling, lifting, and tilting, which create the illusion of lifelike motion in the puppet.

Creating the visual aspect of the puppet, including its size, shape, and features, to fit the puppet's role and personality in a performance.

The coordination between the puppet's movement and the dialogue or music, which is essential for creating a believable performance.

The puppet's ability to interact with its environment, like picking up objects or touching other characters, which adds depth to the performance.

The way a puppeteer stands or sits during a performance, which affects the stamina and control over the puppet during long shows.

Techniques used to hide the puppeteer from the audience's view, such as using a screen, shadows, or costume, to maintain the illusion that the puppet is alive.

The ability of the puppeteer to make their voice come from the puppet, which enhances the realism and allows for audience engagement.

Understanding how the puppet's body should move based on human or animal anatomy to make movements realistic and believable.

The clothes and accessories worn by the puppet, which contribute to the character's role and make the puppet more engaging for the audience.

The timing and flow of the puppet's movements and scenes to maintain audience interest and to convey emotion or narrative effectively.

Regular care and repair of the puppet to ensure that it remains in good working order, including checking joints and fixing wear and tear.

Using the puppet's body language and control rod movements to convey complex emotions to the audience.

Practices used by puppeteers to perfect their manipulation of the puppet before a performance, including run-throughs and mirroring.

The ability of a puppeteer to spontaneously create or adapt movements and dialogue in response to unexpected situations during a performance.