By Keir Beck
A Wide Rolling Bridal rig enables the Performer to rotate through the lines while at the same time have the ability to roll their hips, making their movement more fluid. If the hip points are rigid it will tell in the performance! Rolling bridle rigs are dual directional,
I have found the 1 fundamental rule that guides a team to a successful conclusion is having the ability to create a harmonious and synergistic team environment to work in. If from the start, the team that you are working with does not gel into one mind, ideas and work flow will be limited to the opinion of the lowest kind. It is critical in this case to make sure that everyone that you are working with aligns completely with the collective goal or desired outcome.
Having rapport with other people is the best way to ensure that you have a clear and concise line of communication.
Set etiquette is all about how you conduct yourself on set, which could be in a sound stage or at a location.
The word Etiquette means:
‘The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group’
Knowing how to conduct yourself in a professional manner is one of the most important parts of working in the film industry. It is almost considered a skill in itself.
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,...
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...
The Concept was the fly two performers on rollerblades down the half pipe which was full of obstacles. This represented in the film a vertical environment where the performer was wearing hover boots.
This rig was inspired by studying Evil Knievel’s best bike crashes. Here is a breakdown of how the rig worked with what gear we had at the time. I spent weeks watching motor bike crashes to understand how things can go wrong at in the final moments of landing a...
This rig was one of the more challenging rigs I have been involved with, as the stunt was done from real tower cranes. The big challenge was that the stunt had to be done as an “all in one.” Below is a video of the behind the scenes and a...
Here we take a look at how the performers were set on fire whilst rigged, take a look at how the 30m long cargo net was suspended and how 40 performers were able to climb safely take after take....
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