stunt performer
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.
Also called: stuntwoman, stunt action performer, film & television stunt performer, stunt woman, stunt fight performer, film and TV stunt performer, equine stunt performer, stunt man
- 17
- essential skills
- 28
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3435
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- stand-inWhat changes?10 skills in common
- actor/actress8 skills in common
- circus artist8 skills in common
- dancer8 skills in common
- musician7 skills in common
- stand-up comedian7 skills in common
- street performer7 skills in common
- voice-over artist6 skills in common
Essential skills
17- adapt to type of media
- analyse own performance
- attend rehearsals
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- express yourself physically
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow time cues
- follow work schedule
- harmonise body movements
- manage feedback
- perform stunts
- study media sources
- study roles from scripts
- work with an artistic team
- work with respect for own safety
- work with the camera crew
- work with the lighting crew
Optional skills
28- acting techniques
- adapt fighting techniques for performance
- adapt to acting roles
- analyse your fight discipline expertise
- communicate expectations of fight actions
- drive vehicles
- film production process
- interact safely with animals
- interact with fellow actors
- learn the choreographic material
- lighting techniques
- obtain relevant licenses
- organise rehearsals
- perform dances
- perform improvisation
- perform risk analysis
- perform with motion capture equipment
- photography
- practice dance moves
- practice martial arts
- practise extreme sports
- prepare rehearsals
- ride horses
- search for a suitable filming location
- self-promote
- sword fighting
- use firearms
- work with prop makers
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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