TJ, a veteran of music videos could see that the simplicity of Velocity’s computer performer flying system was perfectly matched to add big value to the stunts on the Neyo video and asked Dave Lane of Velocity to join him on his latest project.
Wayne’s fight sequence had an ambitious component of performer flying calling for three performers to be flown in 2D. Two of the performers were flown simultaneously and in total there were seven separate wire stunts in the fight covering distances of up to 100 feet.
A compressed production schedule required a one day turnaround start to finish! TJ and Dave developed a plan with three main components: organization, people and equipment. Velocity provided the latest in computer controlled high-speed winches along with a support stunt rigging package, cranes were provided by Monster Picture cranes. The stunt rigging crew was comprised of a talented, experienced and diverse group: from Velocity.
With scheduling help from First Assistant Director Todd Burrows, the plan came together and the team quickly and efficiently installed two 2D vector performer flying rigs, programmed and choreographed the seven flight paths, bag tested and completed rehearsals just in time for shooting.
The shooting included two cast/dancers performing their own stunts and stunt performer Sammy Valdivia performing the more aggressive sequences. Wayne Isham was very happy with how well the performer flying dovetailed with the fight choreography. Wayne, Todd, and TJ kept a fast shooting pace with Dave and the Velocity wire team seamlessly keeping pace.
Twenty four hours after starting the shift, the shooting was done and a hyper fast strike of the rig was completed to wrap the set.
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