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Making Peter Pan fly on stage

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:41:50 +0000

Wire harnesses are also used to create flying effects live, on stage. This video shows Peter Pan and the rest of the cast flying on stage.

Stunt Rigs for Flying Effects

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:33 +0000

The Digital Winch System enables artistes to have a wide range of movement. The entire movement can be recorded through joysticks and recalled whenever required. The system can carry a load of 150 kg at a speed of 4.5 m per second. The speed can also be varied and the artiste brought to a halt when required.

Movie Stunt Effects

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:19:02 +0000

For most of the stunts where actors need to fly across the screen during fights or explosions, they are tied to a wire harness to levitate them and later make them land safely on a soft mattress. These stunt effects are coordinated by a professional stunt supervisor. Although CG doubles are used nowadays in many action movies, a lot of action sequences are still being shot using wire harnesses.