[NEohioPAL] Become a Stunt Person

[Andrew Wyatt]

*Geaugafilm.org,*

*Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, &*

*Maureen Dempsey's Cinematic School*

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PRESENTS

Richard Fike's

*"A Little Bit of Hollywood"*

*Stunt Workshop*

*Saturday January 17, 2009*

*9am-1pm*

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*Whether you are an actor or director, in film or on stage,*
*you will want to take part in this action packed workshop*
* designed to inform you on what makes good special effects from a stunt
 perspective.*

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*Program Goals:*

*  What makes a stunt professional

*  What makes up special effects – different types of sfx

*  How you make your production safe but action oriented

*  Understanding roles/positions/responsibilities on the set or stage

*  What is set etiquette

*  How to breakdown a script for action

*  How to plan the action for each scene

*  Safety, the number one priority

*  Selling the shot for the Director

*  Setting up fight scene

*  How to train to be a stunt professional

*  What is a squib, a zerk and a gerb

*  How to fall safely

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*This action packed workshop is only $50/person.  Stop in the Geauga Theater
Offices 106 Water Street to register or go to www.geaugafilm.org to print
the enrollment form.  Please register no later than January 10, 2009.*

**A special rate of $35/person for anyone currently volunteering in a Geauga
Theater Production.*

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"A LITTLE BIT OF HOLLYWOOD"

Copyright 2006



Program Description:  Richard Fike

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*Lights, cameras, action!  Three words that everyone understands, but rarely
gets to hear up close and in person.  Richard Fike, Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator
and Special Effects Coordinator has worked in feature film, television, and
commercial projects for over 20 years appearing with such stars as LaBron
James, Allison Eastwood, George Clooney, William Macy, Andre' Braugher, Tom
Atkins, Allisa Malano, Lou Diamond Phillips, Sam Rockwell, R. Lee Emery,
Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Sally Struthers, Sally Kirkland, Dee
Wallace Stone, and Scott Wolf to name a few.*



Stunt professionals are not daredevils.  Every risk is calculated and
planned with safety placed as the first priority. Getting the shot or
"selling the shot" for the Director is the second priority.  A Stunt
Coordinator
should also save the project time, money and headaches while satisfying the
necessary liability concerns of the producers and the peace of mind of the
cast and crew.  Mr. Fike has appeared in feature films, television,
commercials, the A&E network, The Learning Channel and MTV, and has worked
on projects for Ford, Honda, Toyota, the Wu Tang Clan, Bones, Thugs &
Harmony and the Cleveland Browns NFL team.  Mr. Fike's stunt workshop is
designed to introduce to the participant the inside scoop to making safe,
but action packed stunts.   This program will encourage audience
participation with emphasis on showcasingstunt skills such as setting up the
fight scenes, stunt falls,  special effect prop weapons and bullet hits,
stage pyrotechnics and fireburns, to include the different equipment used
by stunt professionals to make things safe.



*Program Outline:*



Students will explore the responsibilities and duties of a Stunt Coordinator
and Special Effects Coordinator who must not only insure that the action
sequences of the script and Director are met, but with emphasis on
safety.  Students
will also study what is necessary to direct action and the skills needed to
provide the action.  Students will also look at the relationship of the
Stunt Coordinator with the Director the Producer, the cast and crew.



Students will read a page out of a script and discuss the specific
stunt requirements
to meet the needs of the film project.  Type of stunts, safety equipment
needed, type of stunt professional and preparation time.  They will
understand how to work with and coordinate action with the support of the
Key personnel – the Producer and the Director.



Students will assist in setting up the action fight scene and determine the
appropriate camera angles for each shot.



Stunts will "block out" or walk through each scene to determine where the
stunt pro hits his or her mark and what specific hits, kicks, punches and
falls are needed to fulfill the action sequences.



Students will assist in the use of stage pyrotechnics and bullet hits and
the use of simulated blood.



Students will be instructed in the safe and proper use of stage
pyrotechnics, prop guns and simulated bullet hits.



Mr. Fike will use video footage from some of his films, commercials and live
shows to help illustrate the key points in hisworkshop.  At the end of the
session, the students will understand the complexities of stunt work used in
action films and live theater and gain an appreciation for the skills and
safety needed to insure a quality project.

-- 
Andy Wyatt President
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild
PO Box 834
Chardon, OH   44024
virtualplumber at gmail.com
440-867-5724 Mobile
440-285-7701 Office
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