By Keir Beck
Harnesses are the final link in rigging, not only for the Rigger but also for the Performer, as they are the final attachment point that connects them to your creation. Once this connection is made the rig comes to life to produce the desired result. The art of choosing the...
Anchor systems are a critical part of rigging in any environment. It could be said that stunt rigging is the most diverse form of rigging. Because of the nature Film industry, it covers stories from almost every walk of life. This means that the Stunt Rigger will have to know,...
Guy lines are used in stunt rigging as tension lines that hold usually free-standing structures in place. Guys can be placed on a truss that has been suspended by a crane or rigged into trees. The primary function of having guy lines in place is to hold in and stop...
Pulleys are devices that enable the smooth running of rigs that have moving ropes. Any time a rope is placed into a rig that involves moving a Performer by mechanical advantage, reverse system, on a pendulum or slackline rig, pulleys will need to be placed into the system wherever the rope changes direction. Using pulleys is the key way to reduce unwanted drag or resistance in a rig. Resistance adds unnecessary work when operating the rig, and placing pulleys into the system reduces this, and increases the effectiveness of the rigging.
Pulley systems are mechanical devices consisting of a wheel or set of wheels with a groove along the circumference. They have been used for centuries to facilitate the movement and lifting of heavy objects. The origins of pulley systems can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were utilized...
Reverse pulley systems have two primary uses in stunt rigging, they are: Increase the speed at which an object or person Increase the distance of travel of an object or person Increase the speed at which an object or person can be moved Using a ratio or pulley system to...
Pendulum Rigs – or “Pengy (pen-jee) Rigs” are one of the most common (and the simplest) rigs for Performer movement. This style of stunt rig is based on a single point in the grid that runs down to the Performer, with the line diverted to the Operator, where it can...
Slack Line rigs are basic rigs used for flying Performers. Slack Lines are easy and quick to rig and dynamic, allowing for multiple axis moves, giving the Performer the flexibility to move in several directions on the one system.
Descender rigs are the workhorse of rigs. They are used to achieve a wide spectrum of results - from small drops to extreme high-fall style stunts. There are many different devices used and many different ways to rig them, as there are always different ways to rig the same thing.
Counterweight systems are weighted rigs designed to offset the Performer’s weight to gain equilibrium. Counter weight systems are designed to either assist the Performer, the operator or both.
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