Do you picture actors in your mind when you read?

[Sandra Smith 18]

I'm usually not reading a book that's been turned into a movie, so no I don't picture any specific actors when reading. All my images are based on the author's description and probably filters that I have that I'm not even aware of.

[AlexGrav]

I try to picture the character by how the author describes them. I do not always agree with who they choose to play parts in the movies that are based on books. This is because, they never look like what I pictured.

[AlexGrav]

Only if I've seen a movie based on a book before actually reading the book, otherwise I imagine the characters the way they're described.

[Paul Link]

I don't. I usually form a picture in my mind based off of the description by the author. I actually prefer authors that don't provide too much description, though, so I can imagine the character to look how my mind will allow it.

[Tommy Mayengbam]

Yes, when I'm engrossed in a book, I see the characters in my mind's eye even though that isn't my intention.

[Tomy Chandrafrost]

Yes, definitely. This is supported if the author is descriptive enough in explaining the characters and the atmosphere in the story.

[Charmaine Mahlangu]

All the time especially if they were described to perfection. It makes reading the book easier to imagine. By the time im dpne with the book it looks like I was watching a movie.

[Miriam Ratemo]

I usually form a picture in my mind based off of the description by the author. I actually prefer authors that don't provide too much description, though, so I can imagine the character to look how my mind will allow it.

[Varisha Khanna]

I not only picture actors but also picture the entire world and scenes which are taking place, it feels like a movie I am creating in my head while reading!

[Genesis Haney]

Yes imagining the actors while reading the book makes the experience much more entertaining and realistic to me then just reading the text that's why I like to read slow so I can get immersed in the story.

[London Baum]

It totally depends, sometimes I have a very clear imagine in my head of a character and sometimes that’s an actor but usually it’s much more abstract

[Koffie Solomon]

Yes I do. Imagining the characters is the only way for me to actually understand and enjoy what I am reading.

[AsterAlder]

This happens to me when I've seen a movie or tv show on the same thing before reading the book. When I end up reading the book, I end up picturing the actors. This doesn't happen to me if I read the book first and then watch the show or movie. (Even if I reread the book!)