ABSTRACT
Single-axis rigs are discussed in depth in this chapter. This chapter is also used as a building block on which we will be able to discuss more complex rigging schemes in the chapters that follow. Various complexities for single-axis rigs are discussed, such as donuts, spreader bars, and line weights of all shapes, sizes, and flavors. As single-axis rigs are often used for circus routines or swinging about, programming and testing a pendulum flight is also discussed here. Programming styles are also touched upon for the oft-requested up-and-down-and-up-and-down cue in performer flying. The advantages and disadvantages of a profile versus axis move-after-axis move are discussed. This is a great introductory chapter for the basics of performer flying when the effect moves from the screens and pages of design into the three-dimensional world.
