Production · term
Stunt ratchet
Also known as ratchet pull.
A powered or tensioned device used to pull a performer rapidly along a planned path.
In practice
Only qualified stunt riggers set force, travel, release, harness, padding, exclusion zone, cue, and abort procedure.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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