Movie Stunts & Special Effects

Andrew Lane is Assistant Professor of Directing at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, USA, and has previously taught directing and visual storytelling at the UNCSA School of Filmmaking, USA, and the USC School of Cinematic Arts, USA. A member of the Writers Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for over 25 years, Andrew Lane has written or co-written over twenty films, re-written numerous others, produced over twenty features, and directed seven.

• AcknowledgementsPreface What Is A Stunt? A Little Stunt History Training and Background Special Effects The Responsibility of a Safe SetBeyond Fire and Bullets Fights How Do You Find and Hire Your Stunt Coordinator? Stunt Doubles Compensation and Adjustments Safety Insurance Completion Bonds Falls Editorial The Editor’s Role During Production And Post ProductionStoryboards and Pre-Viz Cars and Vehicles Precision Driving The Director’s Process Ethical Responsibilities of Directors Second Units Martial Arts Firearms Swords and Knives Horses and Livestock Production Design Sports List of AuthoritiesSourcesIndex

Movie Stunts & Special Effects: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning and Execution is an excellent addition to the library of any filmmaker, especially the novice, who is all too often unaware of the responsibility, care, time and preparation required to stage a successful stunt or special effect. This book examines the key visual tricks that make real the fantastic elements of film and demonstrates clearly how to eliminate the ‘crossed-fingers’ approach to stunts and effects.