A Hollywood cynic observed: “When you run out of plot, shoot a chase scene.” Rubidium Wu begs to differ. In his 11-minute tutorial on filming a foot-chase scene, Wu argues that chases—when well done—not only provide action but also reveal character. Combining previsualization images made using Maya with clips from “Point Break,” the director covers basic camera placements and movements. He also explains the importance of the chase environment—the locations. The result is a clear, helpful presentation of classic techniques that can be used when making modestly budgeted movies. While the concepts are indeed basic, they can be endlessly combined in ways that are original and exciting.

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Rubidium Wu is an Australian filmmaker currently based in the U.S. He’s the lead producer, director and screenwriter at Crimson Engine. You can find out more about  Wu at Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Crimson Engine.