Another first view and progress report!

Matthew and Jenifer are supporting characters in "Knuffles is missing!", providing conversations, backgrounds and clues.
I started creating and rendering a load of body poses and expressions for Matthew and am getting considerably better and faster in the process.
Why start with Matthew? I won't be too sad if I completely botch something and have to scrap hours of work. Plus, I want to know what I'm doing when I start with Sara, Rory and Preston.
Right now I'm pondering how much of characters expressions to include and how. Move the actor closer to the camera during convos? Show an additional portrait? Only singular expressions only on certain stances? Develop an automated system for expressions from script to representation?
I tend to automate things but I also know that this usually restricts...

I'll keep you in the loop!

Cheers! /Dagget