2010Operating forum
Filming choreographed fight scenes with various camera techniques and rigs
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Professional fight choreographers can pre-visualize scenes through rehearsal videos and rough storyboards to help the camera department plan key positions and movements needed for proper coverage
- Steadicam configurations for fight scenes benefit from a short post with batteries and monitor positioned close to the post to enable faster operator movement while maintaining image stability
Depends on
- The discussion focuses on union feature film production with professionally choreographed fights
- Specific gear specifications and practical limits are not detailed