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stunt performer

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Description

Stunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills such as fight scenes, jumping from building, dancing and others.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

sword fightingfilm production processacting techniquesphotographylighting techniques

Practical Skills

attend rehearsalsstudy media sourcesperform stuntscollaborate on costume and make-up for performancesfollow time cuesfollow directions of the artistic directormanage feedbackfollow work scheduleanalyse own performancework with the lighting crewwork with respect for own safetywork with the camera crewstudy roles from scriptswork with an artistic teamharmonise body movementsexpress yourself physicallyadapt to type of mediawork with prop makersperform risk analysiscommunicate expectations of fight actionsorganise rehearsalslearn the choreographic materialadapt fighting techniques for performancepractice dance movesuse firearmsobtain relevant licensesanalyse your fight discipline expertiseinteract with fellow actorsprepare rehearsalsinteract safely with animalsperform improvisationperform with motion capture equipmentpractise extreme sportspractice martial artsadapt to acting rolesself-promotedrive vehiclessearch for a suitable filming locationperform dancesride horses

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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