Wire-flying is a theatrical stunt which involves suspending an actor from high-tension wires, normally with a harness concealed under the costume, to simulate the action of flying or falling, especially in the presence of other actors. [1] [2] When other actors are not in the scene, a visual effect would more often be used to simulate this for reasons of both safety and cost.
Wire-flying has been done in film, television, and occasionally live theatre for decades. As Superman, George Reeves was attached to wires for dramatic aerial exits.
When used in film and television, chroma key (green screen) might be used in addition to wire-flying to add in backgrounds of the sky, outer space, or other settings. [3]
