Introduction | Learn Na’vi Sign Language

[@custodiojamal5150]

Creating a new sign language in a fictional world is a proof of creativity

[@musicduck2251]

I Agree!

[@definitelynotcharaznable7749]

What? It's a new sign language? I thought it just a normal sign language that deaf people use in real life

[@mist5273]

@@definitelynotcharaznable7749 there's more than one sign language too

[@HiImPaul.]

Next thing you know more people know Na'vi sign language than there are people that know ASL...

[@elijahelijah5869]

@@HiImPaul. FRRR

[@whatdoiputhere9618]

The amount of worldbuilding that went into this is insane. I appreciate all the effort. Also at this point, the Navi language should be an actual language

[@awolnation2446]

IIRC, there are people that specifically learn the na'vi language. There are resources for people wanting learn it.

[@Fummy007]

It is an actual language. Its a constructed language

[@RavenStarMedia]

It basically is. You can learn it.

[@otakusurnaturelle4501]

It's an actual language. Like Elvish is. There just isn't any country who's official language is Na'vi

[@itsjustalf7747]

I think they have a wiki page or something, and there’s like info on all of the plants from pandora

[@Emma-re5th]

A Deaf producer introducing his own form of sign language in a movie as big as Avatar is bigger than most people understand. This guy should be getting the same credit as Paul Frommer for his work

[@Char10tti3]

Unfortunately I don't think it featured enough in the film to stand out to most, we got more scenes of Spider teaching his dad Na'vi and it seemed the Sulis picked it up without being taught. Also i only found out the Na'vi creators name when this film cane out too, but yes definitely needs more credit. I am more aware of the creator of the Game of Thrones conlangs but also social media and sharing has taken off a lot more as well so less content is seen and shared by the algorithm

[@Sekijuann]

@@Char10tti3 i would imagine that the Sully kids picked up Na'vi sign language offscreen when Tsireya said she would teach them after Neteyam said they don't speak this finger talk

[@simone_franceschinii]

The cure for world building details in this franchise is something never seen before💙

[@the26thfilmmaker98]

Aille, aille. You haven’t seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy ;)

[@simone_franceschinii]

@@the26thfilmmaker98 Jackson has been a great director but the most of the work was made by Tolkien

[@spinfoilhat3087]

@@the26thfilmmaker98 I hear quite often in the Na'vi language community that Na'vi is far more accessible than other conlangs out there. I can usually get people able to have short conversations within a couple of hours. I've seen some people get very far within a few months if they really dedicate to learning every day. I love to see it!

[@wnazgul]

@@simone_franceschinii It is not like james made this language right? This is created just for the sake of the movie. While lotr languague was created to actually make another languague. No movies or books were the goal for its creation

[@mattialonghin_mr.l857]

I remember when i watched the first movie, I initialy tought the Na'vi language was just random words, but then i start hearing a scheme behind it. The fact that they create a language specifically for this movie is outstanding, something I haven't seen since Star Trek times with Klingons

[@abbeyBominable123]

@DoomSlayerFan88 well... Elvish was created by Tolkien way before the movies and way before Star Trek

[@Kilovotis]

@DoomSlayerFan88 Most recently..?

[@Kilovotis]

@DoomSlayerFan88 You know the books came first... right?

[@DRABPT]

@DoomSlayerFan88 ...What?

[@DRABPT]

@DoomSlayerFan88 Spoken elvish? What are you talking about? The Elves were already speaking elvish when people read the books in the 50's

[@FourthLast]

I immediately liked this guy 1 second into the video. CJ put every ounce of his being into that first "Hello".

[@VtotheKelley]

This made me tear up. This film is modeling an idealized society that is inclusive of its deaf population, and I can only imagine the audiences that will feel seen because of this creative decision ❤

[@someguyonyoutube4285]

I think its because they cant talk underwater

[@almaszirom]

They use Sign Language a lot in the forest too. Maybe because that's silent and it's easier to hunt in that way. I love it how differences there are from the Earth people. I think there are not much deaf Na'vi in the population because they are people who the evolution significantly affect. I mean the unviable people die, if you can't hear the danger coming it will kill you. In my opinion that's why all living Na'vi are in good condition, they are healthy, muscular, strong and beautiful.

[@allisonguthrie8257]

Real indigenous cultures did this too! Nations across the North American Plains used Plains Indigenous Sign Language, not only to accommodate deaf people, but also to communicate between tribes who couldn’t speak one another’s languages. It was a language of diplomacy and coming together between groups across a huge geographical area. And it’s still being taught and learned today!

[@noah-yp1jm]

@@almaszirom the omatikaya use their sign language for enphasis and a few fixed expressions. it's definitely more complex and specialized than our everyday gestures, but still i'd say it's closer to that than to an actual sign language. the metkayina tho (the water guys), they do have a sign language, but it probably arised from te need to speak to each other underwater

[@taragoudard5515]

@@almaszirom Military earth people have a sign language for "hunt" too, this is used in many nations for the same reason, silent indication for moving and engagement (sorry my english stink, hope it's understandable)

[@daydewi]

NA’VI SIGN LANGUAGE? IT CANT GET BETTER OMG

[@SWMonkeyRaffSW]

But of course, because underwater they can only speak by sign language. Makes soo much sense! Great to see this added

[@senuauwu]

navi language has evolved a lot thats amazing

[@Fummy007]

This is a seperate invention from the Na'vi language

[@RBlue118]

I’m so glad they made a sign language. I had to scrap the idea of creating a mute Avatar for a character because there was no way of effectively communicating without voice, especially since the Na'vi don’t have any writing system known yet. This is amazing!

[@anthonyfanchin1144]

Sign language is such a brilliant thing to have.

[@javiernarvaez5297]

A sign language on Pandora is going to be an important and amazing addition to the franchise. James Cameron’s efforts of creating a world in cinema is incredible!

[@marcioangelim1694]

I'm Brazilian so when I saw the movie I thought it was ASL (ours is called Libras) and I was already amazed by it. Now, knowing that it was developed for the movie just like the Na'vi spoken language... I just love it. Everything about this movie and its world building is just insane.

[@Anamnesis]

Glad to finally see more about what this signing would be like. 💙

[@mylesgoldsberry7526]

I've learned so much about sign language and this is the first time I'm seeing and hearing about Na'vi sign language. CJ Jones is also really good at signing.

[@HydroniteTB]

That’s cuz I’m pretty sure he’s deaf, he already knew ASL

[@mylesgoldsberry7526]

@@HydroniteTB I admire his work. Maybe I can meet him someday and he could teach me more about sign language

[@ReviewWhoCares]

This is a one of the reasons why Avatar hit 2 Billion with no doubt ❤️🔥🙏

[@javierito12m]

I gonna watch it this 14th of december, im really for this.

[@sadmanahmed4601]

Did you see it? How many hours was the movie? And how you see it two days before release?

[@XavierProMax-2k]

Such a dedication Making of a language 😮 Man from dreams

[@pamelandumbi]

This is so beautiful. I can’t imagine how many people this will make happy

[@rileyquaritch1376]

Amazing 💙💙💙

[@emachanworlds]

very interesting to see a representation of sign language in a big blockbuster sf movie

[@Navi_Silver]

All this effort put into creating a whole world of its own impresses me. I really like it knowing that for example, the Na'vis language is based on consonances and sounds close to Polynesian tones. It's a language that anyone can learn if they want to. It should definitely be included in online translators like DeepL at this rate.

[@Owen-ub3fv]

I loved this guy in Baby Driver. He needs to be in more films.

[@TheProtagonist2020]

Where’s Vin Diesel in this film, he’s gotta be here!

[@Evergreenoutsider10]

If I’m not mistaken, CJ Jones has been a prominent Deaf Comedian for YEARS. It blows my mind that he created a fictional sign language for a multi million dollar movie. I, I just have no words. I’m in awe at the small of OH so important representation that the Deaf community is getting these days. CODA, the mandalorian, Quiet Place, and now Avatar. Just, Wow 😮

[@kayzee3595]

The most believable and the most scientific sci-fi world ever been created!!!

[@kingstratton2876]

Introducing this and other creative vision into avatar. I LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW!!!!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@T0MM1XD]

All the effort that went into these movies and people still hating on it is just mind blowing to me, what's wrong with those people? Are they so full of hate that they can't appreciate what James Cameron and everybody involved did to bring this world to life? I hope these people will get quiet as soon as it releases this week and blows everybody away! Maybe then they'll finally see what makes these movies so special, but I doubt it!

[@electroanubis3385]

You gotta give props to this man He literally created a whole new language out of scratch

[@akshobramkumar5993]

I watched it yesterday And was in awe especially the 3D effect where it felt like the fish was on my face

[@hello9739]

I am so excited!!!

[@CorpseOfAgathar]

this is so beautiful

[@yanmorais777]

from what i saw in the scenes the sign language of the metkayina is very well done

[@heynhamnham]

I believe sign language appeared before spoken language, very old way of communicating just like rock paintings from Stone age

[@spinfoilhat3087]

I have been waiting for this for so long I am SO excited to learn this and teach it along with spoken Na'vi! Siva ko ma frapo! Rise to the challenge everyone!

[@aliceh5289]

Oe so'ha nìtxan nìteng! Siva ko!

[@spinfoilhat3087]

@@aliceh5289 Wou! Srake nga tsun pivlltxe fìlì'fya? Mipa numeyu fu kxamyì fu kxaylyì? Perlltxe 'eylanay amip hu sunu oeru! Plltxe nìksran, slä tsun fko oeyä aylì’ut tslivam. Flä ke flä, ley säfmi! Siva ko!

[@aliceh5289]

@@spinfoilhat3087 hrh oe ke lu kxaylyì kaw'it! Kxawm kxamyì nìksran. Mi kin oel futa nume oel on hemlì'uä, natkenong pefya plltxe fkol lì'ut alu "would", sì pefya peng oel vurit. Kop mi zene oe fwivängew txampxìti aylì'uä ^_^; Slä nìprrte' slivu oel 'eylanay ngeyä! Srake lu nga hapxì "LearnNavi Discord"ä? Fu Kelutral "Discord"ä?

[@aliceh5289]

Your replies are hidden and I accidentally swiped away your second reply...

[@ajnosz120]

I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN A SIGN LANGUAGE. MY TIME HAS COME MY GUYS!!!! Sooo excited to learn this amazing language after learning some Na'vi!!

[@akasha.avatar]

The amount of love that this universe is made of is priceless

[@d.g.1594]

I think he's a genius for inventing Navi sign language.

[@tsenam3247]

Wow this s an unprecedented pioneering👌👌👌👌👌

[@huckxblueberryfan]

So cool!

[@aleklifechannel1212]

I'm glad they brought a native deaf person to develop the signs than just creating on their own without deaf person involvement.

[@dave_thebrave]

nivi and kudos for this video! great work guys! great work guys!

[@dashlily927]

Avatar the way of water isn't a movie it's an emotion 😭💔

[@KMDragonS]

Actually that's very creative way to communicate underwater

[@O.Reagano]

That’s how you communicate underwater

[@guillaumem9953]

It looks good honestly. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Na’vi language being spoken like all the other languages.

[@Omar-cd4hz]

the fact that he is deaf makes this more impressive

[@Simiae]

The fact that they created a whole language and sign language for avatar is insane

[@charlieeeeeeee.]

As someone who speaks a type of sign language it was great to see words I could understand whilst watching the movid

[@dng0300]

Most of the sign language I hit Na’vi is a mixture of a little American, lots of Auslan and International Sign Langague, which makes it white easy for me to understand the Na’vi as I am deaf.

[@sawwt.hedgehog]

I’m amazed that they not only made a language for the Navi, but a sign language for them too.

[@LeticiaOliveira-xv2ip]

This is amazing!

[@vamsithadikonda1149]

This kind movies really need to us because we are all living in Material World...

[@genevievewalsh2007]

Well I'm glad they benefited from a deaf writers perspective to create the sign language

[@MarvelSonicFan04]

I'm excited

[@AimForMyHead81]

Unsurprisingly, the movie is a masterpiece. Congrats to everyone involved!

[@kristianpolanco8259]

Spectacular 😃

[@tunc33]

Started learning Na'vi fantastic language.

[@Wiamytb]

Fascinating, what a beautiful and thoughtful and intelligent mind

[@WakeUpFromSleepThenDance]

The way when he say thank you,his hand movement so addicted

[@timtamTom.2]

Avatar you good. The amount of effort you put into these movies is fascinating and concerning

[@arbitrarylib]

Great job sir.

[@Canareh2310]

Amazing.

[@chinmoy_bora6915]

This theme music is very soothing ❤️

[@latteknowsbest6365]

I didn’t realize how inclusive this movie is, wow

[@sabrinafauzi1489]

The dedication 🥹

[@aaditsingh3632]

Wait what about the fact that the Na’vi have 3 fingers only? I’m just wondering how that would translate to humans using this sign language, are there finger specific signs? What about Kiri and the other hybrid Na’vi? This is just so cool hahah

[@smallla1514]

Falling in love with avatar ❤️😍

[@Antero-eb8yc]

Thanks!!! ❤️

[@Non-Existent-Star]

I love this 💙

[@britanyabrown783]

I can't wait.

[@Dan_NaVi]

The amount of detail that goes into these movies is just another level, Science Centre Imax Glasgow December 16th here we come !!!

[@Char10tti3]

I wonder if there would ever be humans who have caused Na'vi hearing loss because of weapons on their sensitive hearing, this would make the sign language also spread beyond the reef. I don't think the forest Na'vi would have as much use for it as they can't always see each other and may not have the space to sign surrounded by vegetation without drawing attention edit: for example you hear Neytiri has bird-like calls to alert her kids from a distance

[@rishipediafanclub]

This why Avatar is a GOAT FILM FOREVER!😘😍😍😍

[@kgmiles5848]

I love the diversity and inclusivity!! 💙

[@gavinwigg8057]

🙄

[@pamelandumbi]

@@gavinwigg8057use your words Gavin

[@gavinwigg8057]

@@pamelandumbi I was going to say "SO stunning and brave."

[@Kilovotis]

Pretty sure the purpose of this sign language is so the Metkayina clan can talk underwater, not for diversity.

[@medicmandan]

love this level of inclusion and detail!

[@alixbullock7463]

That was a great sign language you know I wish I could do that in a movie where I could just hold on my sign

[@WildGamez]

What if naavi becomes mandatory and the way deaf people can express themselves. Would be fun for all to learn AND benefit the disabled immensely

[@bhaukimo424]

CJ left the gangster word and doing new work

[@swoovey]

FINALLY!!!!!!!

[@GustavoAP23]

Miércoles no puede llegar más rápido 💙

[@LoganAlbertsChannel]

Yo that's the dude from Baby Driver. Badass.

[@starwars77avg]

Bravo! Bravo! I am deaf 🇪🇸 🫵👍🤝

[@arielmonzon2694]

I loved every moment of the asl

[@Guibg543]

So cool so they can communicate underwater really clever idea very realistic for a water tribe that need communication underwater

[@franconero585]

THANK YOU SIR!

[@cheezygui5803]

that’s my man from Baby Driver

[@scholardeville]

ill incorporate the way of water into my dance routine

[@dex5934]

Let him do all this preflight safety stuff

[@XxTurk3ybo1xX]

for a sec, i was i dont remember this in avatar 2, and then i was like, "oh YEAH when the bloody mate was talking to the bloody whale mate!"

[@General4nubis]

"The Way of Water" in Na'vi: _Fya'o Payä_

[@AmitKumar-uf5ul]

Love it

[@nineblackgoats]

People, a new conlanging god has risen.

[@JohnBender1313]

It's not that fictional. I know ASL and I could understand them perfectly. Like the signs for the boy and girl and understand and beautiful are still ASL. But I legit teared up because I could understand their signs without subtitles. I'm not even deaf. I'm sure it's gonna mean a lot for our deaf friends who watch. For once, they won't need the subtitles. And that's amazing.

[@junaidhussain5669]

I just knew it sign language but it was so cool when doing it underwater 🌊💧🙂💦

[@keezyb1576]

I remember him from "Baby Driver" amazing he invented a new form of sign language for our blue peeps

[@avataruser1214]

I wanna learn more sign language of Navi

[@dbtalaviya]

So the NAVI sign language is for underwater communication. Isn't it?

[@endersolo5332]

I'd take that class

[@chungani_14]

Setelah menonton AVATAR THE WAY OF WATHER. aku ingin belajar bahasa isyarat ^^ Waiting AVATAR 3 ^^

[@imadeadgoat8252]

We need Lessons for this now