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	Imdb Glossary letter: S (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A form of audition in which an actor performs a particular role on camera, not necessarily with the correct makeup or on the set.
		A stunt performer who specifically takes the part of another actor for a stunt.
		Stunt doubles rarely (if ever) speak, are typically chosen to resemble the actor that they are replacing as much as possible.
	www.imdb.com /Glossary/S (2741 words)

	Stunt performer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A stunt performer is someone who performs dangerous stunts, often as a career.
		These stunts are sometimes rigged so that they look dangerous while still having safety mechanisms, but often they are as dangerous as they appear to be.
		Stunt performers are distinct from stunt doubles, as they perform their stunts purely for the sake of the stunt itself, often before an audience for their entertainment, while a stunt double typically performs stunts intended for use in a motion pictures or dramatized television.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stunt_performer (137 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Stunt double
		Stunt doubles are so commonly used in the visual entertainment media, that actors such as Jackie Chan become famous when they do most of their own stunts, often moving from character actor to lead.
		Stunt doubles should be distinguished from stunt performers, who perform stunts for the sake of the stunt alone, often as a career.
		Stunt performers are distinct from stunt doubles, performing their stunts purely for the sake of the stunt itself, or as a career, rather than for another reason; a stunt double typically performs stunts intended for use in a motion picture.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Stunt-double (875 words)

	Stunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stunt performances are highly choreographed and may be rigourously rehearsed for hours, days and sometimes weeks before a performance.
		Stunts can be as simple as a handbrake turn, or as advanced as car chases, jumps and crashes involving dozens of vehicles.
		In the late 20th century stunt men were placed in dangerous situations less and less as filmmakers turned to relatively inexpensive (and much safer) computer graphics effects using harnesses, fans, blue- or green screens, and a huge array of other devices and digital effects.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stunt (2589 words)

	Stunts Canada - Faqs
		Stunts Canada is a group of professional Stunt Performers who work to support each other and the film community as a whole.
		Stunt Performers are hired by Stunt Coordinators based on their experience and their ability to double an actor.
		Stunt performing is its own unique craft, no skill you have will make you a good Stunt Performer, yet every skill you have will be useful in performing stunts.
	www.stuntscanada.com /low/faq.php?PHPSESSID=10b4582eae64908e1f6d50856f0c2193 (999 words)

	Professional Stunt Training Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If you are serious about becoming a successful stunt performer, it could take many months or even years of training with other students and instructors on technique and proper use of equipment.
		The Stunt Training Centre is also available to any Canadian or American Stunt Coordinator should they need to work with actors and other stunt performers.
		Stunt performing is a science that is carefully planned out and rehearsed safely.
	www.stunt-training.com /baxley/interview.shtml (762 words)

	CANOE - The Toronto Sun CareerConnection
		She was acting in commercials and had begun training to be a police officer when she discovered the world of stunt performing.
		Stunt performers belong to ACTRA and are paid by the project.
		Though stunt performers may appear fearless, they rely on their skills and physical prowess to make a stunt look spectacular and realistic.
	www.canoe.ca /CareerConnectionNews/031029_fieldofdreams.html (609 words)

	Stunt Performer - Performing Arts - Job Families & Articles - Home - Jobs4U (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Stunts can include jumping out of, or on to, a speeding car, high falls, being set on fire, and taking part in fight scenes and activities such as parachuting, abseiling, skiing or horse riding.
		Stunts are sometimes uncomfortable to perform - for instance, spending long periods of time in the water or underground.
		Stunt performers can also add to their skills by doing additional courses and qualifications.
	www.connexions-direct.com /jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=58&catalogueContentID=539 (440 words)

	Lawrence Legend:
		Lawrence is a third generation stunt performer, and says Australia has a proud ‘daredevil’ tradition.
		He wanted to be a stunt performer since he was four years old.
		Stunt work in Australia is nowhere near as big as in America.
	www.abc.net.au /gnt/history/Transcripts/s1142242.htm (878 words)

	Stunt Performer
		Stunt performers have the skill and physical prowess required to make a stunt look spectacular and realistic and, most importantly, to do them with minimal risk to their own safety.
		No fear means no respect for danger and without it, would be performers have the potential to endanger their own life and the lives of others,'' says a local stunt coordinator and former stunt performer.
		To be successful as a stunt performer you'll need to have quick reflexes and be extremely fit and agile, otherwise doing a backflip out of a blazing building won't work too well.
	getaccess.westone.wa.gov.au /careers/profiles/data/OCC142.asp (966 words)

	CATEGORIES - TAURUS World Stunt Awards(TM)
		Stunts in this category include stunt performers that are ignited or are using pyrotechnics.
		Eligible stunts in this category include but are not limited to jumps, falls, dives, bungee jumping, descenders and other stunts performed on or in relation to such things as bridges, buildings and terrain.
		Stunts in all film categories are eligible as long as they fit eligibility criteria and may have been nominated in another category.
	www.worldstuntawards.com /textonly/content/show/categories.php (534 words)

	COORDINATORS : STUNTS : PERFORMING ARTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Stunt coordinator and stuntman performing fights, fire, and car work.
		Stunt production company with editing, stunt equipment, air bag, pipe ramp and ports pits, and t people.
		World wide Stunt co-ordinator and performer, with a vast experience in CGI, cars, water, fire, horses, cast and crew safety, wires, ropes, falls, and large scale battles.
	www.artfv.com /performing_arts/stunts/coordinators (346 words)

	Stunt performer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		stunts are sometimes rigged so that they dangerous while still having safety mechanisms but they are as dangerous as they appear be.
		Stunt performers are distinct from stuntmen performing their stunts purely for the of the stunt itself or as a rather than for another reason; a stuntman performs stunts intended for use in a motion picture.
		Set in the summer of 1936, The Girl On The High-Diving Horse: An Adventure In Atlantic City by Linda Oatman High is the story of a young girl who sees the daily performance of another girl and her horse, diving from a tall platform to the delight of onloo...
	www.freeglossary.com /Stunt_performer (372 words)

	What do the pro's look for? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When attempting to enter the stunt profession there's one important thing to remember regarding etiquette/how to act in the presence of other stunt performers.
		The fact that you've chosen to become a stunt performer in itself is testament enough for your lust for adrenaline, passion for thrill seeking.
		Since the accident I've spoken with a variety of stunt people and have been told that while any training or preparation you do on your own is essential and undoubtedly valuable, the only thing that can truly prepare you to become a stunt performer is working on production sets with other stunt people.
	home.pacbell.net /banniger/pro.htm (289 words)

	( ( ( Stunts Unlimited ) ) )
		The action sequences shown on this Website were performed by highly trained stunt performers in the motion picture and television industry.
		All of the stunts were not completed until after such time as the stunt performers had sufficiently rehearsed each stunt to be performed under the direct supervision of a qualified stunt coordinator.
		The stunt sequences shown on this Website are extremely dangerous and should under no circumstances be attempted or duplicated by any individual who is not a trained, professional stunt performer.
	www.stuntsunlimited.com (83 words)

	Stunt performer
		The International Stunt School is a licensed vocational school recognized by the State of...
		The Stunt Training Centre courses are designed for the student that is serious about learning a...
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	www.logicjungle.com /wiki/Stunt_performer (292 words)

	USATODAY.com - Academy won't give stunt coordinator Oscar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Stunt workers lobbied hard for the new Oscar category.
		About 75 performers demonstrated outside the academy's Beverly Hills headquarters last week to promote their cause.
		Gill said he would try to appeal the decision and that stunt performers might picket next year's Academy Awards show.
	www.usatoday.com /life/movies/news/2005-06-22-no-stunt-oscar_x.htm (332 words)

	Hollywood Stuntmen \| Job Profile \| Information \| Training \| I, Robot \| Movie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Performers also spend a lot of time practicing stunts and developing their technique.
		being a stunt performer is the reaction he gets from the audience and other actors.
		Being a stunt performer often means working long hours and sacrificing your personal life.
	www.kidzworld.com /article/3916-hollywood-stuntman (519 words)

	BizDevCo - The Business Development Company - Helping small companies look big and big companies look better!
		Lack of Stunt Performer Business Plan expertise and Stunt Performer Business Plan experience: If you have never done it before, your ignorance can be your biggest problem and the biggest obstacle affecting your success.
		Too much investment in fixed Stunt Performer Business Plan assets: Expensive fittings and decor may look attractive but may simply be too costly and may tie up money which could be better spend elsewhere.
		The Stunt Performer Business Plan competition: You were not ready for the other 50 businesses like yours in the area.
	www.bizmixer.com /bdc/Business/Business_Plan/Stunt_Performer_Business_Plan.asp (672 words)

	BizDevCo - The Business Development Company - Helping small companies look big and big companies look better!
		Lack of Stunt Performer Business Startup expertise and Stunt Performer Business Startup experience: If you have never done it before, your ignorance can be your biggest problem and the biggest obstacle affecting your success.
		Too much investment in fixed Stunt Performer Business Startup assets: Expensive fittings and decor may look attractive but may simply be too costly and may tie up money which could be better spend elsewhere.
		The Stunt Performer Business Startup competition: You were not ready for the other 50 businesses like yours in the area.
	www.bizmixer.com /bdc/Business/Business_Startup/Stunt_Performer_Business_Startup.asp (672 words)

	BizDevCo - The Business Development Company - Helping small companies look big and big companies look better!
		Lack of Stunt Performer Business Partners expertise and Stunt Performer Business Partners experience: If you have never done it before, your ignorance can be your biggest problem and the biggest obstacle affecting your success.
		Too much investment in fixed Stunt Performer Business Partners assets: Expensive fittings and decor may look attractive but may simply be too costly and may tie up money which could be better spend elsewhere.
		The Stunt Performer Business Partners competition: You were not ready for the other 50 businesses like yours in the area.
	www.bizdevco.com /bdc/Business/Business_Partners/Stunt_Performer_Business_Partners.asp (672 words)

	DIMENSIONAL STUNT SCHOOL: Qualify with the only NQF Level Stunt Courses in Africa from DSS.
		If you're looking for professional, stunt services that can provide the profiles you’re looking for quickly and within budget, DSS has accredited, experience stunt performers ready to go now.
		For all those men and women serious about becoming professional stunt performers, DSS provides accredited stunt training courses that will teach you all the tricks, rules and requirements of the trade placing safety and professionalism as our highest core values.
		When Sensei Thulani opened the Dimensional Stunt School in 2002, it was the beginning of a revolution in the stunt industry in South Africa.
	www.stuntschool.co.za (450 words)

	Independent Lens . DOUBLE DARE . Stuntwomen Then and Now \| PBS
		According to stunt coordinator Lynn Salvatori, “the more rounded that you are in sports, the more hirable you are.” Salvatori suggests learning any or all of the following: gymnastics and tumbling, martial arts, fencing, scuba and high diving, trampoline skills, horseback riding, climbing and rappelling.
		Not only must they be strong and in good enough shape to perform stunts, but they must also be thin enough to double for Hollywood actresses, who are notoriously slim.
		As Lynda Carter’s stunt double, Epper had to not only struggle to maintain a slim figure, but also performed stunts such as leaping off of airplanes dressed in a corseted leotard and high-heeled boots.
	www.pbs.org /independentlens/doubledare/stuntwomen.html (967 words)

	Stunt Academy Services
		We can theme a publicity stunt to attract media attention, and a story that the general public will be compelled to take interest.
		The staff and graduates of the Stunt Academy are some of the most talented, skillful and experienced Stunt Performers in the world.
		Stunt Academy can provide all of the equipment to fulfill the requirements of these unique and complex stunts.
	www.stuntacademy.com /services.html (519 words)

	Stunt Coordinator - Joss Gower
		He has over 17 years experience in the stunt industry and is a full member of the British Actors Equity and the Stunt Register.
		My passion was triggered when I was taken to see a Wild West show as a nine year old and I watched the performance of a high fall stunt from the roof of a building.
		The Stunt Unit has the finest team of stunt performers and technicians with the most innovative stunt and safety equipment.
	www.stunt-unit.com (316 words)

	Urban Freeflow: Index : freestyle parkour/ le parkour / free-running
		Likewise, most production companies are obliged by their insurance policies to work with established and experienced stunt crews, which means that it can be difficult for young people to break into the industry.
		Many stunt people begin their careers working on low-budget or "indy" (short for "independent") movies, TV commercials or doing live stunt shows, before undertaking more advanced training and/or becoming attached to a stunt team or company.
		Towards promoting an awareness of stunt skills in the Parkour community, I am preparing a series of PK-specific courses, the first to be offered in London during late August/early September '04.
	www.urbanfreeflow.com /the_core_level/pages/archives/so_you_wanna_be_a_stunt_performer.htm (927 words)

	V10 Stuntwomen - FAQs about Stuntwomen and the V10 Stunts
		Training to become a stunt performer can be found at martial arts classes, gymnastics classes, rock climbing, motorcycle riding, driving courses, any sport you can think of, etc.
		Membership is by invitation only and is based on their history as a stunt performer.
		Stunt performers are hired by stunt coordinators based on their experience.
	www.v10stunts.com /stunt_faqs.htm (261 words)

	work related learning, job diaries, myvip
		They stunts that they perform can include falling from great heights, jumping out of moving vehicles or being set on fire.
		These stunts are always carefully planned to minimise the risk taken by the Stunt Performer.
		Stunt Performers are usually trained in a range of physical disciplines such as gymnastics and boxing.
	www.myvip.co.uk /details.asp?Id=156 (340 words)

	Call the London Stunt School at 0044 0208 3850884 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		As well as our general stunt courses we also run stunt events at Pinewood Studios, rent equipment to the film industry and give advice on careers in the industry.
		We help people from all walks of life experience stunt skills that cannot be experienced unless you are on a film set working under a stunt co-ordinator.
		Anyone is welcome, from those with the aim of becoming a stunt person or those that are just experimenting with various career paths.
	www.londonstuntschool.com (272 words)

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