stuntpersons
Professional fall-takers
Stuntpersons are performers who execute dangerous or physically demanding actions in film, television, or live entertainment—falls, fights, car crashes, fires.
The term is a gender-neutral alternative to stuntman or stuntwoman.
The production hired experienced stuntpersons for the action sequences.
Performer replacing the star
- fallDescend under gravity
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- fight sceneStaged combat in film
- car chaseHigh-speed vehicular pursuit
fire burn · precision driving · ratchet · descender · explosion · sword fight · rappelling · freefall
Physical skill and agility
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- martial artsCodified fighting systems
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- parkourMovement discipline over obstacles
combat training · conditioning · body control · timing · spatial awareness · pain tolerance · recovery · bruises
Auxiliary film production team
- SAG-AFTRAEntertainment industry labor union
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- safety meetingDiscussion of hazard prevention
adjustment · union · coordinator · gaffer tape · walkie · call sheet · wraparound · day player
Straps controlling an animal
- padCushioned writing surface
- airbagVehicle collision cushion
- spotterSafety backup person
- safety cableSecured line preventing falls
crash mat · breakaway glass · deceleration · fire extinguisher · safety coordinator · protective gear · helmet · knee pads
body double
Performer replacing the star
- fallDescend under gravity
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- fight sceneStaged combat in film
car chase · fire burn · precision driving · ratchet · descender · explosion · sword fight · rappelling · freefall · crash pad
athleticism
Physical skill and agility
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- martial artsCodified fighting systems
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
parkour · combat training · conditioning · body control · timing · spatial awareness · pain tolerance · recovery · bruises · endurance
second unit
Auxiliary film production team
- SAG-AFTRAEntertainment industry labor union
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
safety meeting · adjustment · union · coordinator · gaffer tape · walkie · call sheet · wraparound · day player · doubling
harness
Straps controlling an animal
safety cable · crash mat · breakaway glass · deceleration · fire extinguisher · safety coordinator · protective gear · helmet · knee pads · fire blanket
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