"We are not in the Danger Business, we are in the Safety Business"
- Gavin Martin. Coordinator @ The International Stunt Academy Some guidance for aspiring stunt people to help you improve your approach to risk assessment and safety measures in your stunt training and performance: In this article, we explore the origins and history of 'wirework' and share some important safety tips while also unpacking some of most common techniques used, and some of the best examples in film.
1/5/2023
What are Breakfalls?What are breakfalls, why are they relevant to Stunt & Action actors, and what should you know before you have a go? Lets find out...
Fight choreography is an important aspect of stunt performance, as it helps bring the scene to life and keeps the audience engaged. Here are five tips to help stunt performers enhance their fight choreography!
As a leading provider of Stunt Training and Safety Courses, The International Stunt Academy is committed to ensuring the safety of all performers and crew involved in fire stunts. One of the key components of The ISA's Fire Stunt Safety Course and Certification (valid for 2 years) is burn identification and first aid. In this article, we will explain why this training is essential, as well as provide guidance on how to correctly identify the severity of a burn and take appropriate action.
12/19/2022
Fire stunts: What to wear for the big day (and how to spot a wardrobe disaster before it happens!!)This article explores and seeks to educate stunt performers about the fire resistance/flammability of various types of fabrics used in clothing and which fabrics are the best to wear for fire protection:
12/15/2022
How does pay work in Stunt & Action ACting?Here's a quick intro for aspiring actors and stunt performers on how pay and different types of pay work in the film business.
12/6/2022
The International Stunt Academy: Shaping the Future of Stunt Performance and Action ActingThe world's first Accredited Educational Programme for Stunt Performance, designed to prepare the next generation of stunt performers and action actors
One of the first lessons we teach in our Diploma course is also one of the most important. As we tell all our students "We are not in the Danger Business, we are in the Safety Business. Stunt performing is, by nature, a high risk profession (when compared to most people's jobs), and despite the very best safety measures, accidents can and do happen on film and television sets. Sadly, still too often. 10/17/2022
Virtual Reality, Real Action: How Gaming and Motion Capture are Revolutionising the Stunt WorldAs we prepare for our show and live displays at Norway's SPILLEXPO we thought we'd share a few words on why we think the explosion in gaming is an exciting new opportunity for our students. Its surprising how many people overlook this line of work but with huge production budgets and mo-cap being a popular way to bring realism into animated characters, we think this is a hot topic...
Happy Birthday to one of the original Stunt Professionals, born on 20 April 1893! Without this hero, things would be very different
Stunts in film have been thrilling audiences for over a century. From silent films to modern-day blockbusters, stunt performers have been risking their lives to bring excitement and drama to the big screen. The earliest recorded stunt in film history was performed in 1903 by Harold Lloyd in the silent comedy short, “Inferno.” Lloyd performed a dangerous stunt where he hung from a clock tower, captivating audiences and setting a new standard for film stunts. |
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