John Hay takes a test ride

This was a real stunt, John is a pro,
a Cirque du Soleil veteran

John studies landing spot

Frame grabs of take before wire removal
in order it was shot

Sketch of Tristan's Death idea as it would be in
final film

©2007 Harry Dawson/Bill Viola Studio
"Trailer" for Tristan I made up myself with real reviews
but with drum music from Rusted Root instead of opera

side view of set with pool, backdrop, lighting grid, and John
talking with stunt coordinator Tom Ficke

Harry Dawson, Brian Garbellini, and Wilcam
with Bill Viola passing in the back. The 300 fps
Wilcam was mounted sideways to allow the full
16x9 frame to be utilized, making it 9x16 to fit
the vertical 35 foot screen for Act III