Why fake punches in movies look real
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Punching in movies, explained by someone getting punched repeatedly.
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Movie fight scenes at their best are spectacular, visceral, and impactful. Films like Creed, John Wick, and Bullet Train have scenes that make you feel every punch.
But not all fight scenes are created equal. Weve all seen scenes that rely on quick cuts to conceal the absence of actual physical contact, or scenes that just dont land. Crafting a fight that immerses the audience and makes them feel like theyre in the midst of the action requires a delicate dance between choreography, the work of stunt performers, strategic camera angles, immersive sound effects, and, above all, a compelling story.
Most of the time, actors and stuntmen arent really hitting each other. So how do they make it feel realistic? In Voxs latest, stunt coordinator and second unit director Wade Eastwood breaks down the artistry behind creating on-screen battles that leave a lasting impact on viewers, even when the punches arent real.
Note: The headline on this piece has been updated.
Previous headline: How to fake a punch like movie stars
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Movie fight scenes at their best are spectacular, visceral, and impactful. Films like Creed, John Wick, and Bullet Train have scenes that make you feel every punch.
But not all fight scenes are created equal. Weve all seen scenes that rely on quick cuts to conceal the absence of actual physical contact, or scenes that just dont land. Crafting a fight that immerses the audience and makes them feel like theyre in the midst of the action requires a delicate dance between choreography, the work of stunt performers, strategic camera angles, immersive sound effects, and, above all, a compelling story.
Most of the time, actors and stuntmen arent really hitting each other. So how do they make it feel realistic? In Voxs latest, stunt coordinator and second unit director Wade Eastwood breaks down the artistry behind creating on-screen battles that leave a lasting impact on viewers, even when the punches arent real.
Note: The headline on this piece has been updated.
Previous headline: How to fake a punch like movie stars
Vox is an explanatory newsroom on a mission to help everyone understand our weird, wonderful, complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. Part of that mission is keeping our work free. You can help us do that by making a gift: http://www.vox.com/contribute-now
Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE
Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom
Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/
Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts
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