Professional Driver
Colin does not treat the role of Professional Driver with a dose of bravery… Rather smarts, technical skills and a healthy respect for danger. With budget, prep & shot time, equipment, and stunt players,,, working in sync with the camera vehicle safely is an absolute essential. Colin understands and has build a long career on doing it right and safe while making it look completely out of control on the camera.
He can be my driver anytime!” Said on set after a car chase involving slides and crashes!”
Stunt Driving is being able to take a vehicle to the edge of losing control…. while staying in control. “Controlled Chaos” as some have said. Almost every action movie features some type of automotive stunt work. Whether it is a fully involved car chase with multiple vehicles, or a single car sliding to a stop on a specific mark, these maneuvers are all executed by highly trained stunt performers.
As out of control as some of these stunts may look, they are planned, choreographed, rehearsed, and performed with every precaution taken.
Driver ~ Precision Driving
Proficient At:
- 180 & 360-degree slides
- Hard braking to a mark
- Forward & backward slides
- Fishtails
- Threshold braking
- Box 90s
Working in sync with the camera vehicle
The job of a precision driver isn’t always as glamorous as a huge action movie or even an eye-popping commercial. Sometimes minor maneuvers require the services of a precision driver. Depending on whether or not the camera will need tighter close-up shots, the team will send a driver that loosely fits the description of the actor or actress. Of course, male drivers have been known to don wigs and dresses if they’re doubling an actress, but there are plenty of female precision drivers working as well. More complicated jobs, especially chase scenes, require a stunt coordinator. Any car maneuver performed by a precision driver can be dangerous business.
Driver ~ Motorcycles
On and Off Road
- All Weather Conditions
- Apex Recovery
- Dirt Bike
- Stunt Riding
- Licensed
If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride.” ~Unknown
Foundation in the language of cornering and road racing
Many spectators enjoy the fast pace and action that takes place throughout a motorcycle scene. Some people participate in motorcycle racing as a hobby or for entertainment… For others, it is a way of life. Colin is no exception and he brings with him the passion, skill, and experience to help you create your vision.
Driver ~ Formula Cars
Impact Weapons
- Certified
- Track Hours
- Tire Knowledge
- Fuel Conservation
You never really know how quick you are before you reach F1.
~Jean Alesi
Open Wheel Precision At The Apex
Formula One cars are considered to be the fastest circuit-racing cars in the world, owing to very high cornering speeds achieved through the generation of large amounts of aerodynamic downforce. Formula One cars race at speeds of up to 220 mph with engines limited in performance to a maximum of 18,000 RPM. The cars are capable of lateral acceleration in excess of 5 g in corners.
Trade Craft ~ Pipe Ramps
Roll-Over Pipe Ramps
- Pipe Ramps
- Wheel Ramps
- Kerb Ramps
The guys on the stunt team are really fantastic. It’s really funny, because for all the aggression they have to display on screen, they’re actually really happy, good- natured people.”
~Miranda Otto
Increase Production Value With A Car Flip
There is a wide variety of car Roll-Over Pipe Ramps which are suitable for use with any kind of vehicle (cars to trucks to minivans).
Universal Car Pipe Ramp – A fairly small ramp that can be used on most types of cars and can be easily hidden.
Heavy Duty Pipe Ramp – A hydraulically adjustable pipe ramp that can be used at whatever height is required for a specific stunt.
Driver ~ Bulldozers/Forklifts
Experienced With:
- Dump Trucks
- Bulldozers
- Bob Cats
- Forklifts
The reformers’ preferred metaphor is “leveling the playing field.” They should listen to the logic of their language: fields are leveled by bulldozers.”
~George F. Will
Operator Of Various Heavy Equiptmet
Although Colin doesn’t have a background in construction, he has learned how to operate heavy equipment in his career. If your scene calls for action with dump truck, forklift, or bulldozer,,, Colin is well qualified to handle your actions needs.
Make your vehicle scene richer with quality stunt work
More complicated jobs, especially chase scenes, require a stunt coordinator. Because of the dangers involved in a precision driving stunt, the AD is required by the Director’s Guild Association (DGA) to cover specific safety measures with the entire cast and crew before a stunt is performed. Any concerns are brought up during this meeting, and the shot won’t happen until the AD is convinced that it can be performed without a hitch.
Stunt driving is a very specialized skill. Cars used in stunt scenes aren’t “off the showroom floor” stock models. They’re modified with added safety equipment such as a roll cage and on-board fire extinguishers, rigs for placing cameras and any gear needed to accomplish the stunt itself. If the car needs to flip or jump, a large pneumatic air ram is bolted into the car. If the ram points down, it can be triggered by the driver to fire a pole at the ground, propelling the car into a flip. An air ram pointing backward can launch a car into an impressive jump. While not all car chases and crashes involve fire, many will end with the car crashing and causing a huge explosion or catching on fire.
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