Hollywood's TOP SECRET Stunt Rigging Hacks | Gear You Need, Setup, and How-To

[@Itsallastunt]

I’m a stuntman in Australia and as annoying as it is the main reason it’s so hard to find information on this stuff is safety and liability. It’s very expensive and time consuming to get into the industry but done so to minimize risk. Love the setup though looks like a fun workplace.

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@bobbyjames8323]

I don't think people realize how dangerous improper rigging can be, and how quickly it can go bad. Ive rigged and flown on some major films and I would caution the average Joe from not taking this VERY serious. This information isn't wrong per se, but its devoid of a very lot of important details.

[@Allenmarshall]

​@@bobbyjames8323You're probably correct. What would be an example of something that could go very wrong with what theyre doing in the video?

[@bobbyjames8323]

@@Allenmarshall Well, im not there, so i can't be specific, but a few things i see in this video a running deadman: where is the performer attached to the line? That determines whether they land on their neck back or head or in between. Where are his feet going to go in reference to the actress who hits him, he could easily kick and/or smack her. They are sitting on a weight bag. That does not promise a hard stop which can lead to the movement of the action point. The ground padding is marginal for rehearsal, but that depends on other factors. The performer is taking falls on the line with a metal loop behind his head. The pull system looks like its interferes with their ceiling rails. I'm only guessing the system is set up with a 10:1 ratio for load, but i don't know what the nylon straps are weighted for, there are 2 or 3 knots in that nylon strap and that lowers the strength of the webbing. Its not just about supporting YOUR weight, the system needs to be build to withstand multiples of the system load, which is performer, puller, equipment, and forces generated by each when in motion. Weight bags in your pull system can harm the puller if not applied correctly....I could mention more, but my point when i first saw this before remains the same. While i love the creativity of this group/team, stunt rigging can go south really quickly if you are not consulting the right people and don't know what you're doing. They could save plenty of time and money by calling in the right person to come rig for them.

[@Allenmarshall]

@@bobbyjames8323 I appreciate the thorough reply. Thanks for your time and effort. 👌🏻

[@kitb8953]

Not a question, just a safety observation for people with buying gear - I'd be wary about buying the 'rope' and 'loops' off amazon as a lot of the 'strength tested' products are faked especially the cheaper ones from chinese knock offs (hard to tell these apart from amazon). I'd recommend, if you're exploring and being safe, getting some dyneema for your wires (rope) and getting some climbing specific slings (loops). The slings are great as you can get multiple sizes for wrapping around different anchor points like trees that a small loop wouldnt fit around. Maillons are also a stapple for using on jerk vest pick points so you're not landing on chunky gear too. Beyond that, this is a nice (simple) lil insight into our world. Good job

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much for the input! Always great to get more info out there!

[@xianmoves6149]

This is indeed very good input. Next to that. You want to eliminate as many points of failure as possible and add redundency where possible. But be aware that this elimination of points of failure may never impact on your level of safety. I see in the video you have 2 loops together. There you should add a maillon for instance. It adds a point of failure yes, but the 2 loops can otherwise cut themselves thus impacting your overal safety. You should also be aware of the differences between the working load limit (WLL) and breaking load limit (BLL) of your equipment. those are 2 different things. industrial gear works mostly with WLL and is measured on static loads. Climbing gear works mostly with (BLL) and is measured with dynamics forces (hence the kN force on them). Each element in your rigging chain must have a BLL greater than the force of a max fall of your stuntperson. If not something will snap and injure your stuntperson. Also be aware of your mounting points. Some overhead beams in structures are calculated for the weigth of the roof + x amount of snow. Not everywhere you can go over that amount with a force of a human falling. Be sure to check if your beams can carry the weigth and handle the force that goes into them. Next to that you should also put a layer between your loops and beams to avoid the loop rubbing over the edge of the beam cutting the loop and snapping it. This is why almost all rigging is done on trusses. They know the force it can take and the round pipes eliminate the rubbing/cutting from the loops, ropes ect... Hope this helped, stay safe!

[@estigiapro1110]

Bro... You literally saved my life... I know the real system is still far from us, but it's a great start. I am from Lima, Peru, and there is no film "industry" here, so no company provides professional stunts services, and we are going to have to do it ourselves. Our movie is called LIMA ZOMBIE. When it is ready you will have a special streaming function, in thanks for providing us with this information. 🤘

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@birianination7097]

To be honest this is a diamond content.

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything.

[@PotentStudios]

Great resource. Thanks for putting all this out there!

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@Salmirislam]

I am very very grateful to you dude. I was searching a lot of place but i did not find. Now I got everything. If You make a concept tutorial for wire removing i would be good help for me. Thank You and please .I know mocha pro

[@envycreative]

Thanks! We might come out with one sometime, so keep a lookout just in case. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@gabrielmundaka]

Thank you trying to put my first action film with some stunts and this is very insightful

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@riba]

W-O-W! I am currently looking for exactly this information to make a short film as there are no videos explaining what you explain. Thank you so much!

[@envycreative]

You're very welcome! This is exactly why we wanted to make this video. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@bobbyjames8323]

Im stunt performer in the US. If you get into this, just make sure you understand the risks. When you get into rigging you are taking lives and property into your hands. It takes one mistake to cause permanent physical damage to performers, crew, and property. I recommend hiring a rigger for small projects and building relationships that way.

[@coreyhibbert-stunts]

@@bobbyjames8323 True, True! 👍🏿👍🏿

[@hectorgabrielmusic]

BRO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR WEEKS I NEEDED THIS FOR A MUSIC VIDEO THANK YOU!!

[@envycreative]

Great! Really glad it helped you! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@Goldnmediaproductions]

Thank you for making this video

[@liamdurkin7327]

This is the most helpful video I have found so far thank you

[@Kingdomgoal]

Please make more of this 🙏

[@roproHi]

This was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you for making this so much simpler.

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@ddarkman]

Great vid! It would be cool to make a vid on how to remove the lines and harnesses in the editing of the film. I know it’s kinda basic, but something that has kept me from pursuing film making before. Keep up the good work!

[@envycreative]

Thanks for the feedback! We actually got that request a few times already, so we have it on our video roadmap. Stay tuned!

[@doct0rnic0]

Great video. What I'd like to know is what the workflow is once you've shot the stunt? I imagine there's a huge amount of post-work to make things flow well afterwards? A follow up would be very interesting.

[@envycreative]

Great idea! Yes, there is a decent amount of workflow, but the more you prep for it when filming, the easier it is in post. I've added the video idea to our list of videos. Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@actiondrive658]

As a beginner into stunts, This content is worth watching😍

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@shineisland7447]

This was a huge help, thank you.

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@matthewlambofficial]

Hi! Wow this was so informative!! I’m a kid trying to do this type of stuff with staying safe too. I am an actor and have done a bit of stunt work. Do you think I could get a jerk vest and a rope and carabiner and do small pulls on a smooth soft with mats floor? I have the mats and the body pads. Do you think I could with the help of my dad (my dad has not done stunt work but I think with just small pull on the ground he could handle it lol) These would all be done at my house it would not have any rigs on the ceiling. My dad would just be on the sides pulling the rope. This would all be done in a safe manner! Thank you so much for your time and thought in to this video! I can tell you have worked very hard! Just a question:) Warmly Matthew!

[@issamakel]

This is more than great guys! Thank you so much for simplifying things & listing all that is needed. God Bless 🙌🙏🤟

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@issamakel]

@@envycreative Guys I have been checking for a while but most products mentioned in the description are unavailable on Amazon. We don't want to buy the wrong stuff, so It would be great & appreciated if you guys could update those links to a product that is available on Amazon. thank You so much! 🙏

[@envycreative]

@@issamakel We just checked all the links in the description and it looks like all of them are still available. If you have a specific one you have a question about, feel free to let us know. Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@adityadutta3632]

Thanks alot man for helping out this is one of the most detailed video out there, i want some few more tips on vfx and hiding the ropes& saftey cushions and also setting this rig in a conjusted part or a conjusted area ? Can you help out man please

[@envycreative]

Let us know what questions you have and we will try to help!

[@icreatemediauk]

Awesome thanks guys

[@kojoswain7231]

You guys are awesome, keep up 👍🏻

[@siefsogatos4663]

Thanks for the nice video🙂

[@envycreative]

You're very welcome! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@sumanm1343]

Please make a lot of videos on stunts it was really helpful

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Yep! We do have other stunt-related videos planned soon!

[@jackochan]

Thanks for posting this. Are there jerk vests that have front mounts for stunt person falling backward off a balcony?

[@envycreative]

If you need there to be mounts on the front of the vest, so the cable is pulling on their front as they fall on their back, then yes, the vests do have mounts there (and pretty much everywhere around the vest). Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@marcyavila76]

Thank you!

[@envycreative]

You're very welcome! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@dieserjakub]

Very nice video 🙌🏻 but I have a one question how to remove the daisy chain in past production when it’s goes over the clothes maybe could you make some tutorial or give some tips Thanks :)

[@envycreative]

Great idea for a new video! Thanks and we'll add this to our content ideas!

[@masanahlungwani3516]

what a powerful video, I liked it.

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@sir.alienson3376]

Thank youuuuu

[@envycreative]

Thanks for watching!

[@coreyhibbert-stunts]

Thank you for this!💥💥

[@TheDudeThatFalls]

This is gold. Thank you so much for posting this! I've trained in various places, and while they teach you how to do wirework, being taught how to rig has proven a lot more difficult. You are amazing. Are you and your team located in LA? I love your set up. If you ever need a team of stunt people and martial artists for any action project, we'd be happy to help!

[@envycreative]

Thanks for the feedback! And yes, we're in LA, so we'll keep you in mind!

[@kwekuwusu]

thank u

[@kazardomain]

this is very informative.. sorta dumny guide.. thanks.

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@NAKHIHEFLY]

I really appreciate you bro frfr thank you so much

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@NAKHIHEFLY]

@@envycreative i do i inbox you in Instagram about my questions

[@isaacisrael2893]

Hello, quick question what kind of harness would you recommend for a UFO scene. I would like the actor to levitate off the ground a few feet mimicking an alien abduction scene. Instead of ascending into the ufo she’s going fall back to the ground . Need help please respond. The abduction will take place outside and we’re considering using a man lift. Can we attach the actors harness to the man lift ?

[@envycreative]

We would probably recommend the full-body harness, since you have multiple points of contact. So, if you want to raise up the actor by the chest, to make it look like they are being pulled up by the chest, you can. Thanks! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@ReimaginedAdventures]

Love this new sub thanks for this video

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@searcyproductions]

love this thank you

[@truecrime5953]

What do the safety cables do????

[@envycreative]

They just make sure that if the ropes break for some reason, they will catch the fall. It is just an additional safety precaution. Thanks and feel free to let us know if you have any other questions!

[@ssquaredafrica8557]

How can I get them

[@sodokenstudios]

You guys are awesome thanks a lot !

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it and feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

[@hassanossaili6105]

Thanks for the information and if there is a way to contact please

[@envycreative]

Thanks! Feel free to contact us via our ABOUT tab on our channel or let us know if you have any questions!

[@Weasel03]

How expensive was all of it

[@FenixFang]

What are the anchor shackles for?

[@envycreative]

Thanks for the question! Could you let me know what anchor shackles you are referring to, so I can let you know!

[@FenixFang]

@@envycreative the ones in the description! They are 2 silver metal ring pieces and didn't see them discussed in the video so I was curious if they were necessary.

[@envycreative]

@@FenixFang Oh! Gotcha, those can be used as just extra safety for attaching the ropes to the vest or harness, since they are even sturdier than carabiners. We would recommend using those if you are lifting someone or something heavy, since they do not give. Hope this helps and feel free to let us know if you have any other questions!

[@FenixFang]

@@envycreative ah okay, thank you so much! Another question I would have is how you attached the safety rope. And also if you happen to know the name of the thing used that looks like a puppeteer string used when picking the hips. Thank you so much this is an amazing video!

[@envycreative]

@@FenixFang You would attach the rope to the person with a carabiner (amzn.to/2ZJEAjM). Then, you would use a daisy chain rope to attach it to the person's hips if you wanted to do the spinning like we showed (amzn.to/3CB7HDP). Take a look at the video description, since all the items we showed in the video are in there. Thanks!

[@robertabaker8812]

YOU KNOW THAT I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO REMEMBER THOSE KIND OF SECRET STUNT RIGGING(S) ANY FURTHER THAN RADIATION POISONING IS ALL MY FAULT?!; HA, HUH, GO FIGURE!?

[@eliotquintana9802]

Iam martial arts stunts training first tims

[@envycreative]

Thanks so much! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about anything!

[@jutuggin234]

please what programmable digital winch for stunt rigging?... kindly advice

[@raypierce5818]

I’m not sure you’re exactly “blowing the lid” off of how all of these stunts are done. Stunt rigging and work is taught freely among peers who have proven by knowledge and experience they are capable of handling themselves safely. Sadly, I’m not sure if I really saw that here. I know you said that the beam or load bearing object should be able to “support your weight”. I really need to explain how frightening that thought was. When you hang from a support you weigh 1G assuming no movement at all which is impossible. Anytime there is motion there will always be increased loading factors based on the acceleration of the mass. I hope you realize and can explain why simply putting pulley and rope on it inline doubles your load on the beam. If you weigh 100 lbs, there is a 200 lb load on the support. Any dynamic motion especially doing a pull, lift or jerk imparts MUCH greater loads than simply your body weight. The reason we don’t like tossing out techniques is for this very reason. Until you are able to clearly understand the physics and math behind each lift, you are endangering others. What is the actual load on the support and all other elements in the chain. When you do anything? How are the loads transmitted to other items? All of these things don’t come from books or days of studying but from years of experience working with others that have already learned these things before trying them on their own. Anytime you’re doing anything like this there should be at least ONE person who knows what they’re doing. Most pros might be very reticent to assist you after watching this video. If you want to do stunts, do the training from others who know, pay your dues, do the work, put in the time and get the respect you need for them to trust you enough to help more. The last thing you want is for something to ever go wrong due your lack of experience. To teach any skill you must first know EVERY way it can go wrong. You owe that those that thrust you with their lives.

[@davidwillno]

As a stunt professional, this video and advocating for the DIY approach appears irresponsible and potentially dangerous. A novice doesn't know what they don't know. Imagine if you did a how-to-make-a-bomb video and people got hurt. Even experienced professionals get hurt and you are advocating for anyone to just give it a go? The best thing you could have done would be to recommend involving a stunt professional with the applicable experience and equipment. We happily help indy projects and guide best practices. I see this video is 2yrs old. The responsible thing to do would be to remove it from KZbin.