HIGH FALL STUNT MANIKINS FOR FILM & TV HIRE
FULLY ARTICULATED | REACTIONAL ON IMPACT | POSABLE | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHTS | LIGHTWEIGHT
HIGH FALL GALLERY
Do I need a High Fall Manikin?
When a shot calls for a body to fall from height, it still needs to look human throughout the descent and on impact.
Our High Fall Stunt Action Manikins are fully articulated, robust human forms prepared for controlled falls in film and television production.
They offer a realistic alternative to a traditional rigid or foam-and-wire stunt dummy, while reducing the need to expose a performer to the fall itself. The joints can be left free-flowing to create natural movement through the air or locked into selected positions when the production needs greater control over the body shape.
Varying heights, body sizes, heads, overall weight configuration, and movable neck positions.
Uses for High Fall Manikins
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Falls from buildings, windows and rooftops
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Drops from scaffolding or raised structures
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Falls from cliffs, bridges etc
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Stairwell and internal building falls
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Falls onto prepared ground or crash surface
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Bodies falling onto vehicles or set pieces
Falls involving water, fire, vehicles or other specialist conditions must be discussed in advance.
We may recommend a different body configuration or one of our other purpose-prepared manikin options.
Technical support - No Dry Hire
The appropriate level of technical and on-set support is always supplied for high-fall work.
We liaise with the stunt, rigging, special effects, costume, hair and make-up departments.
We dress, position, handle and reset the manikin between takes.
Our High Fall Manikins have been developed using Jason White’s more than 40 years of professional stunt and action experience.
How is a High Fall manikin prepared?
Once the action has been discussed, we will select and configure the most suitable manikin or combination of components.
Preparation may include adjusting height, body proportions, weight, joint movement, head position and overall appearance.
The objective is to give the production the movement and visual result needed for the shot while protecting the manikin as far as the action allows.
Booking a High Fall Manikin
No two high falls are the same and before recommending a manikin, we will need to understand:
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The intended fall
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Trajectory
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Body fall position
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The landing surface
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Any rigging or wire involvement
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Crash mat or box rigs being used
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Anticipated takes
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Visible manikin detail required
All high falls remain subject to the productions own risk assessment, supervision of the appointed stunt coordinator and relevant departments.
Stunt Action Manikins provide a full Specialist Safety Equipment Risk Assessment, covering the manikin equipment that we supply.