Stunt Performance Techniques and Skills

Richard Ryan and Paul Burke introduce themselves as part of the stunt team for Vikings Season 2. They discuss the fundamentals of stunt performance, focusing on the ability to throw and sell a punch. The video demonstrates how to execute a punch and react to it, emphasizing the importance of timing and body movement. The illusion of impact is created by coordinating head, shoulder, and body movements. The video also touches on using weapons like axes in stunts, highlighting the skills required for effective stunt performance.

Who is the assistant stunt coordinator and fight coordinator for Vikings Season 2?

• Michael Smith

• John Doe

• Richard Ryan

• Paul Burke

What is one of the fundamental skills in stunt performance?

• Riding horses

• Throwing and selling a punch

• Sword fighting

• Jumping from heights

In which direction should a stunt performer react when receiving a punch?

• Downwards

• Upwards

• Towards the punch

• Away from the punch

What moves first when articulating a reaction to a punch?

• Head

• Hands

• Feet

• Shoulders

What is a common tool used alongside punches in stunt performances?

• Swords

• Axes

• Spears

• Shields