Many of us probably dream of the day we can finally capture a big stunt on camera, whether it's setting someone on fire, choreographing an epic fight sequence, or rolling a car in a million-dollar moment that puts the cherry on your project. But we should all also know (hopefully) the level of care and safety that would need to go into a scene like that, especially if we hope to do it practically.That's why we were so excited to get the chance to speak with one of the biggest stunt coordinators and directors working right now, Lauro Chartrand-Del Valle, whose recent credits include the period drama Shōgun and the new CBS action and drama Tracker.We chatted about the big challenges of shooting samurai action, as well as the climax of Tracker's premiere episode. Dive in (safely) to his amazing advice below. Shōgun | Season Finale Trailer – A Dream of a Dream | FX www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.Spoilers for Shōgun below.No Film School: I know that you started in martial arts. How did you get into film and TV?Lauro Chartrand-Del Valle: Martial arts was my main path. I decided when I was 8 years old I wanted to be a stuntman. I was a big Chuck Norris fan, so I watched all his movies. I emulated all his moves, and learned a lot of those on my own before I actually made it to a formal martial arts school. And...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 30 April