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Synopsis
Behind-the-scenes stories of how stunt drivers perform the crashes, chases, and jumps seen on television and in the movies.
Children's Literature
AGERANGE: Ages 12 to 18.
Movies and television have daring scenes of cars colliding and accomplishing fearful feats. The episodes take a few minutes on the screen, but much training and practice precedes these events. Little is left to chance, and stunt persons, crew, and other actors appear in danger, however are protected as much as possible and rarely get hurt. A complex sequence that takes only a few minutes on the screen could cost over one million dollars to film. Stunt persons have had many hours of training and experience. They perform different stunts in addition to driving cars. To learn the necessary skills, professionals need a school, a teacher, and practice. Learning stunt skills has been compared to a college education and may take six years to master necessary techniques. To make a film, the director may audition many drivers while another director decides which car is best. When cars are shown in commercials, they must not only look their best, but the scenery must be perfect as well. Viewers may believe stunts are only special effects; however they are actual films that have been performed. Movie goers see exciting episodes that appear by accident, but they are carefully practiced. There are many challenges stuntmen face in their career; however few occurrences are left to chance. There are twenty-five books in this exciting series. Reviewer: Jennie DeGenaro
Editorials
Children's Literature
AGERANGE: Ages 12 to 18.Movies and television have daring scenes of cars colliding and accomplishing fearful feats. The episodes take a few minutes on the screen, but much training and practice precedes these events. Little is left to chance, and stunt persons, crew, and other actors appear in danger, however are protected as much as possible and rarely get hurt. A complex sequence that takes only a few minutes on the screen could cost over one million dollars to film. Stunt persons have had many hours of training and experience. They perform different stunts in addition to driving cars. To learn the necessary skills, professionals need a school, a teacher, and practice. Learning stunt skills has been compared to a college education and may take six years to master necessary techniques. To make a film, the director may audition many drivers while another director decides which car is best. When cars are shown in commercials, they must not only look their best, but the scenery must be perfect as well. Viewers may believe stunts are only special effects; however they are actual films that have been performed. Movie goers see exciting episodes that appear by accident, but they are carefully practiced. There are many challenges stuntmen face in their career; however few occurrences are left to chance. There are twenty-five books in this exciting series. Reviewer: Jennie DeGenaro