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With trick arrows, dynamic fight sequences, thrilling explosions, ziplines and parkour, Arrow stunts have entertained us for six seasons with actors and stunt performers bring the characters to life on screen through their dramatic and action performances. James Bamford has had a hand in that through his exciting choreography and now with his dynamic direction.... Continue Reading →
It's expected that a James Bamford episode will come with exceptional action scenes, however I thoroughly enjoy what James brings to dramatic scenes. Perhaps Paul Blackthorne (Quentin Lance, Arrow) explained it best: "He has got such a touch when it comes to the human side of it as well, the character side of it, the... Continue Reading →
There's so much more going on than what the audience sees on screen and the choices Directors such as James make, enhance any given scene. Bold ChoicesThere has been much discussion over James Bamford's use of a handheld camera in shooting fight sequences. Handheld cameras helps to connect the viewer to the fight, highlight the... Continue Reading →
Directing television is challenging, particularly on an action heavy series such as Arrow. With only a week of prep and 8 days total filming, you better be well prepared before stepping on set. Enter James Bamford. https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkmNSMFoIn/?taken-by=james2bambamford&hl=en I believe offering James a directorial opportunity is one of the smartest decisions the Arrow producers have made.... Continue Reading →
UPDATED 26th May 2017 Recently a fan asked James how he came to learn Eskrima and he replied with a wonderful story of a visit to his dojo by Dr. Dom Lopez that was both random and amazing and would have a great impact on his life. James' story: https://twitter.com/JamesBamford/status/823244025129881602 https://twitter.com/JamesBamford/status/823244757585432576 Last night I was... Continue Reading →
A tool such as social media has the power to do so much good, as we saw recently when Stephen Amell helped an Arrow colleague find his son, who had been kidnapped 12 years earlier. Recently though I've seen a lot of so-called adults using this to attack and discredit someone I care about that... Continue Reading →
