Inderpendant research task

 FIGHT SCENE STUNT

In preparation for my production groups opening sequence, I have researched how to film a stunt scene to make it look realistic. This includes camera movement, sound effects, reaction, and the action. 

In this first video, it talks about the 3 key concepts to filming a great action fight scene, this includes:

• CAMERA
• ACTION 
• REACTION

CAMERA

One of the camera techniques they discuss is called 'Stacking', when the place of the fist or hit is dependant upon where the camera angle or position is. 

You should stand about 2-6ft apart from the oponent.

To make the punch look realistic on camera, the fist should aim for the eye level, however, if the camera is low level then aim across the chin, or if high angle then perhaps aim above their forehead. 

ACTION

In action comes acting, in order to make this scene look good, the actors must show emotion or even make sounds to show their emotion during this scene. The emotions shown could either be that one of the opponents is scared while the other one is determined to kill this other person. 

Body language is also key, in acting a fight scene, the actors must exaggerate the movements.

Small = weak 

Large = power

REACTION    

 To make any reaction look good, it's important to have rebound to the original position. Depending how strong the attack is determines the reaction. 

Timing is also key, the pair of stunt actors in this fight scene should practice their timings together, if the opponents reaction to the punch is late then it won't look good, in that case the reaction should be slightly earlier, before the fist has met with the others face. 

This second video clip talks about camera tips when filming a stunt fight scene.  

Some of the tips they discuss: 

• Keep the action in the centre frame
• Keep the camera on one side of the performers
• Movements like a 'cross effect' or 'international switch' 
• Shake the camera slightly at the point of the punch hitting the face
  
  

PLAN

In this last part of the second
video, they advice us to make a list of what angles and movements to shoot, here is an example: 

• Master shot/long shot
• Over the shoulder
• Special & close ups

They also mention the best lens for shooting action is wide angle, this helps when your editing to cut out any mistakes and also gives a cinematic feel. It enhances the action and speed of the fight scene. 

In this final third video, it discusses how to shoot the stunt fight scene, including movement and choreography. 

It covers important points such as: 

• Timing on point with the choreography 
• Use an irregular tempo of action to keep your audience engaged  
• being aware of your footwork
• Stand in an open space for the camera