By Keir Beck
“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...
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...
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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,...
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...
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Once a rig is in place, your focus must turn to how the rig is managed and maintained. The management of rigging will closely follow the specific details outlined and documented in the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), and must be conducted by all crew members listed on that SWMS.
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Carabiners have many subtle differences. Choosing the right one may require the assistance of the manufacturer. Some of these differences are:
Slings are used to connect rigging to anchor points, lift loads, and back up the primary anchors. They come in all colors, sizes, strengths, and materials. Slings come in the form of industrial or recreational use, such as sport climbing and abseiling. It is important to remember to follow commercial...
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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...
Stunt rigging equipment, or “GEAR”, is the lifeblood of the Rigger. Without gear, there is not much to rig. To have great ideas of how to rig, you must also have a great understanding of the types of equipment that can be used to compliment a rig and achieve your...
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