Post #40 Performing stunts

For my Final Cut, I wanted to make a shot of Charlotte tripping at the bridge. This is because this small detail progresses the story onward. As she trips, the leash unclips from her dog Mochi, running into the forest; causing Charlotte to follow. The stunt performed here was to trip on the bridge realistically. This was difficult to do because the bridge did not consist of wood but of grate. 

Usually, stunts in films have crash pads for falling actions. A crash pad is a cushion that softens a character's fall so that they do not get hurt. However, some actors refuse to use safety equipment. This is because they want the stunts to look as real as possible. This was the case for me.

I was not able to use any sort of safety equipment due to the clear shot of the bridge below me. Instead, I practiced fake tripping onto the bridge until it looked like a real trip. This took multiple tries. It also resulted in a small bruise on my knee.