Yeah, I don't really get it either. :/

It seems like EVERYONE asks for a moving jaw and or moving eyes. I don't see why they just can't be happy with a static jaw? I mean, articulating a moving jaw kind of breaks the flow of the face and kills a bit of expression.

Static jaws and static eyes are the best to perform in IMHO.

You mean the following effect on eyes?
I don't mind doing those. I think my best eyes are that type.
Some people make them way too strong though..

On my side I really love moving jaw for 3 reasons :

By watching this video you'll understand what I mean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_gbrKkpIxQ

2:14 Me saying "Tim, tim, tim, tim" (Talking)

4:07 Me eating a donut (Eating)

5:17 Me playing with an empty milk box (Playing)

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On this video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyWe9_8cCW4

1:26 Me putting something in my mouth

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On this video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On5AO8kKOVM

0:02 to 0:09 Yelling/Howling

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Shengoh, if you can't do it that's not a problem people will understand. But if you're able to do that well... some prefer with a moving jaw. As you said 90% of your customers wants that, also you could charge 30$~50$ more for a moving jaw, somethings like that.

Blarma, I don't think actually it kills a bit of expression, but giving instead. With a moving jaw I can do awesome smile and/or omg face

I didn't wanted to look rude or crual, I just said my opinion about moving jaws that's all

I wish to both of you a nice day =)

Friendly, Zeo the Husky

If used correctly as part of your performance I think it can be a great thing.

What I don't like is when it's used for no reason at all. As I said below I was watching a video earlier of fursuiters just coming up to the camera and randomly opening and closing their mouths.

I think a lot of people don't realize there's a lot of things that may seem cute to do when you're in the costume, but on the outside it just looks awkward.

Totally understand :) Most people don't utilize moving jaws properly with their performance... But I talk too much in suit, and the talking is just part of the character for me :)

I've noticed most people just want a moving jaw for the "Look at what I can do!" factor :(

I was watching a video of a fursuit parade and people would stick their head up to the camera as they went by and just randomly open and close their mouth.

To each they're own.. but it looks really dumb to me

I do think it can be a great feature if used properly though.

It personally drives me crazy when people do that... At LEAST make a sound!! I'll run up and yap at a camera, but never just randomly move my mouth... Unless I'm panting. Even then I try to make some sound, so it looks like I'm not just walking around with my mouth moving for some reason.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r1R6tBGn3o I can't find a video of myself at the moment, but Wayco makes similar sounds to me, even though she doesn't have a moving jaw. It just makes it so much cuter!!

Moving jaws and those follow me eyes which up close makes the character look they have sunken in "meth" eyes.

Totally agreeeee and it's a whole lot of work for something that is barely noticable/very uncomfortable/unnatural looking!