By Keir Beck
Introduction to Rehearsals Rehearsals are the process in which both Stunt performers and Actors practice a sequence of events to gain understanding and muscle memory, to be able to repeat the action seamlessly. Rehearsals can range from a simple fight scene in a night club to a multi-car collision on...
“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...
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,...
Carabiners have many subtle differences. Choosing the right one may require the assistance of the manufacturer. Some of these differences are:
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...
This page is to rigging for circus and aerial performers. I have had many performers come to me with questions about how their apparatuses are rigged or have been rigged in the past. The style of the performance determines the way the apparatus will need to be rigged, along with...
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Rope is the primary tool that is used for Stunt Rigging. It is therefore one of the most important components of rigging to understand.
Having a thorough understanding and knowledge of rope and its uses will enable you to make the right choices for the application at the time. This is one of the more critical decisions a Rigger can make when planning and implementing a rig. The decision to use a certain type of rope will be based on the forces that will be applied to the rig, the Performer, the environment and on the anchor points.
Knots and splices are the means by which ropes are then incorporated into a rig. Having a broad knowledge of ropes will allow you to make good decisions when choosing what knot to tie or which splice to do.
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.
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