Filming Action

Synopsis
Shows how directors should film fights and action sequences to make them look convincing. Looks at both costume drama and modern stage drama, and differentiates between stage and screen fights. Discusses reverse prints and parallel action as a way to release the director from continuity problems. Includes sword fights, car stunts, fireams and bullet missiles.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 23 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Sale
Notes
Reviewed in British Council FVR 197, Jun 90.
Documentation
Related book: ‘After tea we’ll do the fight: filming action’ by Mike Crisp (BBC Television Training, 1989).
Uses
Students of film and television production.
Subjects
Film & television production
Keywords
cinematography; film and video production techniques

Credits

Producer
Mike Crisp
Writer
Mike Crisp

Production Company

Name

BBC Television Training

Notes
programmes distributed for a while by Harris Watts, Aavo, 8 Edis Street, London NW1 8LT tel 020 7722 9243, but since beginning 2000 have been with Rosedale Associates

Distributor

Name

Rosedale Associates

Email
Robin.Gwyn@tesco.net
Phone
01923 855632
Address
17 Ribston Close
Shenley
Radlett
Herts
WD7 9JW
Notes
BBC Television Training still exists but videos are sold by Rosedale Associates.

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