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Trilith Institute Talks

Release Date: 05/30/2024

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In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft chats with Stunt Coordinator and Stunt Double for Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Myles Humphus... Joined by film students Davis and Rosa, the discussion delves into the relationship between Directors and Stunt Coordinators, the intricacies of working with actors who perform their own stunts, and the unique fighting styles brought to life in action films... Myles shares his journey from working on football commercials to MMA fighting and ultimately to stunt coordination on major projects like NBC's 'The Equalizer.' The panel explores various aspects of stunt work, including preparation, safety, and the art of storytelling through physical action. The episode offers valuable insights for aspiring filmmakers looking to understand the nuanced roles and challenges of stunt performers in the film industry.
 
 
Episode Timestamps
 
00:00 - Introduction to Stunt Filmmaking
00:15 - Meet the Host and Guests
00:58 - Miles Humphess: Career Beginnings
01:48 - Challenges and Triumphs in Stunt Work
05:15 - The Reality of Background Performers
12:31 - Breaking into the Stunt Industry
17:05 - Training and Skills for Stunt Performers
20:28 - Directing and Choreographing Stunt Scenes
30:11 - Speculating on Extraction 3
30:34 - Director Involvement in Stunt Coordination
33:14 - Understanding Previs
34:22 - Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
36:17 - The Importance of Collaboration
41:24 - Acting in Stunts
43:42 - Writing and Stunt Coordination
48:59 - Character-Specific Fight Styles
52:03 - Using Doubles Effectively
54:16 - Balancing Actor and Double Dynamics
58:49 - Conclusion and Credits
 
 
 
Film Industry Terminology In This Episode
 
  • PreViz - a filmed / virtual previsualuzation of a scene that references the action beats of the scene; often used as a way for Stunt departments to show the stunts in a particular scene to a director before they actually film the scene on set. 

 

  • SAG - the Screen Actor's Guild is the organization that represents performers and media professionals who work in film, TV, radio, games and more. 

 

  • Steadicam - a steadicam is a camera stabilizer mount for motion picture cameras. This makes the camera almost seem as if it's floating throughout a space. 

 

  • Stunt double - a physical "double" of an actor, a Stunt Double is a stunt performer who is dressed to copy the look of a specific actor on a film set and perform their specific stunts.