How to Choreograph a Fight Scene

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide what kind of fight you want it to be.

   It can either be a classic kung fu fight like the Bruce Lee or Matrix movies or Krav Maga like Bourne Ultimatum or Boxing like Rocky.
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   Step 2: Make sure that the person you cast

   If you are shooting a kung fu fight, make sure the person can pull off high kicks and knows at least a couple of takedowns, etc.
   
   If he doesn't, get someone who has trained in the art to teach him , Create pauses in the fight after every few seconds and register the fighters expressions by zooming into his face etc.Get your fighter to make funny wah wah or "hiyah" sounds .
   
   It adds to the feel of the fight. , Only boxing punches in a fight is really boring.Include the high kicks frequently,the takedown now and then.Do not just show one person getting beaten up.
   
   Include blocks,parries,rolls and weapons if possible , You can show cool kicks in slow motion or speed up Punches to make it look like Bruce Lee , Choose a suitable setting and make sure the fight is performed throughout the setting for eg if you choose to include a staircase on the setting or a swimming pool.
   
   Make part of the fight take place on the staircase or in the water
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   Step 3: if not having had training in that particular martial art

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   Step 4: can at least pull off some of the moves.

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   Step 5: While shooting

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   Step 6: do not make the fight continuous.

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   Step 7: Make sure you have some funky moves in your fight.

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   Step 8: Speed or slow down the camera shot to give a feel to a particular move.

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   Step 9: Finally make sure you film the fight from all angles possible.

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