What is a "jerk rig"? at DVinfo.net

Dan Uneken · June 19th, 2004, 03:56 PM

I think it has to simulate the effect of someone being hit by a bullet, but how does it work?

Thanks!

K. Forman · June 19th, 2004, 05:07 PM

If it is what I think, it is just a harness that an actor would wear. At the moment of "impact" the rig is jerked, giving a ragdoll effect to the actor. It simulates a more realistic impact than the actor can deliver. Anytime you watch a movie, and someone gets kicked through a wall, etc., they are likely wearing the rig.

June 19th, 2004, 03:56 PM	#1
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June 19th, 2004, 05:07 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	If it is what I think, it is just a harness that an actor would wear. At the moment of "impact" the rig is jerked, giving a ragdoll effect to the actor. It simulates a more realistic impact than the actor can deliver. Anytime you watch a movie, and someone gets kicked through a wall, etc., they are likely wearing the rig. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us