Publisher's Synopsis
From choreography to costume to a battle's symbolism, everything needed to create convincing fight scenes
Fight scenes must tell the story of the fight in a manner that is safe for the performerto do this, the choreographer has to consider everything that directly impinges on physical movement. This manual looks at sets, costumes, lighting, special effects, the variety of armor and weapons, and how to choreograph fights with phrases, logic, and rhythm. It gives specific advice on subjects ranging from symbolism to blood effects and from battle scenes to motion capture. We are so familiar with fight scenes on our screens that they are almost taken for grantedthis comprehensive book explains the artistic process of creating the fight scene from scripted page to finished performance.
