Stunt Action Sequence Builder
Transform screenplays into production-ready stunt breakdowns with safety protocols
What You Can Do
You'll transform vague screenplay action descriptions into comprehensive stunt breakdowns that specify camera angles, performer positioning, safety protocols, required equipment, and take-by-take choreography. This skill bridges the gap between creative intent and practical execution, enabling stunt coordinators, safety personnel, and camera operators to work from the same detailed reference—reducing ambiguity, accelerating shoot schedules, and minimizing liability on high-risk sequences.
Features
Converts screenplay descriptions into numbered shots with specific camera angles, performer positions, and choreography cues
Identifies hazards, establishes safety zones, and specifies protective equipment and medical standby requirements
Details rigging, vehicles, props, pyrotechnics, and specialized gear needed for each sequence element
Creates spatial layouts showing stunt performer placement, camera positioning, and safety perimeter boundaries
Develops weather alternatives, injury protocols, and fallback execution methods for high-risk sequences
Generates one-page crew briefs summarizing sequence flow, key risks, and departmental responsibilities
Estimates rehearsal time, identifies prerequisite skills, and flags sequences requiring pre-shoot practice
Compiles hazard summaries and risk assessments suitable for production insurance and liability tracking
Example Output
Input: "Sarah chases the suspect across rooftops, jumping between buildings, then slides down a fire escape."
Output:
SEQUENCE: Rooftop Chase & Escape (3 days, 12 shots)
SHOT 1-2: Building approach & climb
- Performer: Stunt double (parkour trained)
- Camera: Crane, 40ft height, tracking medium shot
- Safety: Harness rigged to building anchor, spotter on roof
- Equipment: Roof access permit, safety net 15ft below
SHOT 3-5: Rooftop jump sequence (2-story gap)
- Performer: Stunt double with advanced air awareness
- Camera: Two angles—crane wide shot + ground-level catch angle
- Safety: Landing pad (crash pad + air bag), harness backup, medical team with spinal injury protocols
- Equipment: 12x24ft landing surface, ambulance on standby
SHOT 6-8: Fire escape descent
- Performer: Stunt double (experienced with platform work)
- Camera: Side-angle handheld tracking down 4 flights
- Safety: Guardrail inspection, non-slip surface treatment, spotter on escape platform
- Equipment: Fire escape structural engineer sign-off
Crew Briefing Highlights:
- Stunt coordinator oversees all rigging & performer blocking (Day 1: 6 hours rehearsal)
- Safety officer inspects roof load limits & fire escape integrity before shoot
- Medical team (paramedic + AED) positioned on ground throughout sequences
- Weather contingency: Rain shuts down rooftop work immediately
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with breakdown methodology and safety frameworks:
- Sequence breakdown template: Shot-by-shot format with camera/performer/safety/equipment sections
- Safety protocol checklist: Hazard identification, risk levels, and required mitigations
- Equipment requirement matrix: Standardized list mapping sequence elements to gear needs
- Crew briefing one-sheet template: One-page format for quick onset distribution
- Rehearsal time estimator: Guidelines for scheduling practice based on sequence complexity
Who It's For
- Stunt Coordinators — Planning and documenting action sequences for safe, efficient onset execution
- Safety Supervisors/Coordinators — Developing hazard assessments and injury prevention protocols
- First Assistant Directors — Estimating scheduling and resource allocation for stunt-heavy shooting days
- Production Managers — Budgeting equipment, crew, and contingency time for complex action sequences
- Directors — Understanding practical execution feasibility and logistics before committing to screenplay sequences
Best For
- Car chases and vehicle sequences — Breaking down multi-angle shots, performer safety, and rigging requirements
- Rooftop and high-fall sequences — Mapping landing zones, harness systems, and medical protocols
- Fights and hand-to-hand combat — Choreographing performer positioning, impact angles, and camera framing
- Pyrotechnic and explosion sequences — Documenting burn zones, blast radius safety, and performer distance requirements
- Water and underwater stunts — Establishing diver safety, equipment needs, and rescue team positioning
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