A group of friends and I have decided to use our martial art talents to create a matrix-like action movie. We are 13 years old and most of us are enrolled in a martial arts class, particularly the ones that look good on the big screen and are so hated at this forum (TKD, Wushu, Capoeira). Here are our experiences in martial arts.

 

- Me- 2 years of wushu, yellow belt in TKD

 

- Person B-5 years of wushu

 

- Person C-Red belt in TKD, beginner in Capoeira, breakdances(sucks)

 

- Person D-6 years of Karate

 

- Person E-former green belt in TKD

 

- A whole bunch of other people who don't do martial arts

 

Any tips, comments, or advice are welcome, for example..

 

- Tips on good filming technology/tools.

 

- Tips on special effect technology/software.

 

- Tips on fight choreography.

 

- Anything else that you think would be helpful.

 

Seeing that most of the people in this forum are respectful and mature, as martial arts practitioners should be, I would appreciate it if you treat us and our project with respect. Please do not reply if you want to dissuade us, discourage us, flame us, insult us, make a sarcastic remark, etc. Thank you.

You could take a look at the fight coreography in 'Equilibrium.'

 

Admittedly, the thing died at the box office, but the fight sequences are a nice example of what you can do without vast amounts of digital effects and wire-work.

Watch the Jackie Chan documentary " MY STUNTS" he explain all about stunts, acrobatics, wire works and fighting for film.

 

Actually he says that you shouldn't do it without the supervision of an expert. Even with the fact those are trained people, they still get hurt, so be carefull man.

Jackie Chan has broken his foot and various other bones doing his stunts, and he's a professional...be very careful and use as much protective equipment as possible (i.e. knee & elbow pads hidden under clothing).

 

Good luck!