By Keir Beck
zA splice is a means by which braided ropes can have ‘eyes’, placed in the ends to enable a connection or to join two lines together to increase the length. When done correctly, they are as strong as the rope, which makes splicing a better option over knots in high...
Performer Safety & Rig Awareness is about asking questions: What exactly is the action required? Who are the riggers? How is the rig operated? Who is operating it? Have end marks been set? Having the ability to ask questions not only shows that you are aware of the process but...
3-2-1-ACTION Calls, cadence, and communication are the verbal tools used to control and regulate what is happening on and offset with rehearsals and on the shoot day. In this section, I will be referring to when we are working with wires. When an action of any kind is taking place,...
Having a good understanding of knots is one of the most important parts of stunt rigging. There is a huge amount of information about all kinds of knots out there. What I have found over the years is that there are only a handful of knots that are continually used,...
In this section about suspended camera systems I have broken down each camera rig used on films that I have worked on. Each has its own unique rigging. Rigging suspended camera systems is a unique and specialised field. Over the years it has evolved to become commonplace in the film...
By the end of this page, you will have the knowledge of how to perform a basic rescue and identify and carry out the critical steps of the process of rope rescue. Introduction to Rope Rescue Rope Rescue is one of the most important skills you will possess as a...
Stunt rig design is essentially taking information that is available to you, which you gather from storyboards, pre-viz, the location, talking with the stunt Coordinator, the director and from that information, transforming it a physical reality. This stage of stunt rig design, I feel is the most exciting part of...
“Imagination is the instrument with which we create our world” Stunt Rigging is the art of making people fly through the air, skid on the ground, float in space, fly like Superman, get smashed into things without harm, and display superhuman strength. It allows the safe execution of dynamic movement...
Personal Rigging Kits What should be included in your personal rigging kit is subject to debate, but the desired outcome is to focus not on the types of gear, rather on how gear is kept and used. There will be a personal preference for what gear is more suited to...
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...
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