Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

What Is A Stunt?

A Little Stunt History

Training and Background

Special Effects

The Responsibility of a Safe Set

Beyond 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 Production

Storyboards 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 Authorities

Sources

Index

Promotional Information

Empowers the reader to plan and organize the execution of stunts and special effects with efficiency, safety and competency.

About the Author

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.

Reviews

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.
*David K. Irving, Director, Writer, and Associate Professor of Film and Television, New York University, USA*

Finally a film book with no competition in the marketplace! A book that all aspiring filmmakers with dreams of shooting cinematic action scenes really must read. Veteran filmmaker Andrew Lane has made a valuable contribution to 'how to do the inherently dangerous safely' while creating the visceral moments you want.
*Wayne Crawford, Filmmaker and MFA in Filmmaking Program Director, Horizons University, Paris, France, and Associate Professor of Directing, UNC School of the Arts, USA*

This is a book that is invaluable to anyone contemplating a film that involves stunts, special effects, or visual effects and wants to know how to approach these very specialized areas safely and economically. Not only students, but indie filmmakers from all disciplines can learn something from Andy Lane's collaborators. The stunt and effects people who have generously shared their experiences enhance the value of the book. I would recommend it to any and all.
*Betsy Pollock, Associate Dean of Production, American Film Institute, USA*