movie scenes?

Question

in movies, where they have bed/sex scenes, how are they doing it? surely the actors arent really having sex.

Answer 1

Here is a modern way...

Bruce Willis refuses Berry sex scene
10th May 2006 12:40:02

Bruce Willis refused to film a sex scene with Halle Berry - because she is too gorgeous.

The 'Die Hard' actor - who stars with the Oscar winning actress in upcoming film 'Perfect Stranger'- made Halle act out the racy scenes alone because he was scared he would get too awkward.

The 'Monster's Ball' actress was forced to writhe around in a bed on her own, while the crew played a recording of Willis' voice.

The editors then had to put the pair together using computer wizardry.

It was the first time the pioneering technique has been used for a sex scene.

Willis said: "I get all awkward. She's beautiful. It's almost like looking at an eclipse of the sun.

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Reference 2 below
Whether you’re Sharon Stone, Leonardo Di Caprio, or a young actor just embarking on your low-budget, independent feature debut, if the script calls for any nudity, sexual acts, or simulated sexual acts there are several important issues and conditions that need to be negotiated and concluded before the cameras can roll.

While the Screen Actors Guild Basic Agreement (“SAG Agreement”) provides a good starting point for minimum basic protection, there are a number of other protections which may be negotiated. Since many independent films and international co-productions are not SAG pictures, the minimum SAG protections outlined below should be negotiated into the release along with the other considerations discussed below.

THE SAG PROTECTIONS

1. Before the performer ever appears for an audition or interview for the Picture, the producer is required to notify the performer or his representative of any nudity, sex acts, or simulated sex expected in the role (if known at the time of the interview by the producer). Additionally, if an interview or audition itself requires any nudity, the performer must have prior knowledge of such requirement and also has the right to prior notification and the right to have a person chosen by the performer to be present at the audition.

2. During any production requiring nudity, sex scenes, or simulated sex, the set shall be closed off to all those having no business purpose in connection with the Picture.

3. No still photography of nudity or sex acts can be authorized by the producer without the prior consent of the performer.

4. The appearance of the performer in a nude or sex scene or the doubling (the use of a body double) of a performer in such scene requires the performer’s prior written consent. This consent must be obtained prior to the performer’s commitment to the role or the contract being signed. Additionally, if the performer has agreed to appear in such scenes and then subsequently withdraws his or her consent, the producer will have the right to use a body double in future scenes but the consent cannot be withdrawn as to scenes already photographed.

ATTACH PAGES OF THE SCRIPT

It is a good idea -- so that all parties are crystal clear on the exact nature of the sex and/or nude scenes -- to attach each and every page of the script requiring nude scenes, sex scenes, or simulated sex acts to the nudity release along with a general description of the extent of the nudity and the physical contact required in the scene so that there is absolutely no misunderstanding as to what types of activity and conduct will be required during rehearsals and/or principal photography. For example, if the script simply states that the characters have intercourse...what types of intercourse and positions are expected from the actors as well as how much screen time is anticipated for each sex act, should be agreed upon in advance and detailed in the writing.

CONSULTATION WITH THE DIRECTOR

It is also a good idea for all parties concerned to insure that the performer and the director will consult with each other prior to the performance of the nude scenes, sex scenes, or simulated sex scenes. Naturally, with photographers, gaffers, grips, make-up and other essential people on the set, it is important to develop a level of comfort and trust among the participants. Additionally, the scene may require unique and special choreography and timing to be photographed artistically and in accordance with the director’s overall vision for the picture. Finally, as will be discussed below, there may be additional restrictions on how the scene must be photographed, i.e, no “below-the-waist nudity’ or the showing of any pubic hair or genitalia.

In any event, preparation of the nude scene in consultation with the director gives all the participants involved the opportunity to spend some time together and actually rehearse the scene to achieve the most favorable result.

While this consultation is good for creating the right atmosphere to shoot the best possible nude scene, sex scene, or simulated sex scene someone on the set must have the final say on how the scene will be shot, and it is generally agreed that the director’s or the producer’s decision will be final and controlling, in the event of a disagreement, provided that the scene is shot in accordance with the description of the scene included in the script (presumably to which the actor has already consented).

BELOW-THE-WAIST NUDITY

Nudity releases many times have restrictions on the extent of the nudity which can be photographed. Many representatives, on behalf of their clients, will attempt to negotiate provisions which restrict below-the-waist nudity both frontal and rear as well as the showing of any below-the-waist genitalia or pubic hair. Negotiations concerning these matters became more prevalent after the infamous Sharon Stone interrogation scene in “Basic Instinct,” after which Ms. Stone reportedly claimed she was unaware her private parts would be visible to the extent that they actually were in the film.

Obviously it is very difficult during the photographing of such a scene to control the camera such that the parts of the body below the waist will not be photographed. Accordingly, actors’ representatives will sometimes also negotiate provisions which allow the actor to wear various undergarments during the shooting to protect the actor from the moving camera or the inevitable mistake or blooper, as well as outtakes of unused scenes.

For artistic and business reasons, the producer and the director obviously want to have the widest latitude possible so that they have flexibility when they are assembling their movie in the editing room. As a result, many times a provision is also negotiated which allows the producer to photograph below the waist nudity at all times, but requires the producer to furnish the edited scene in the movie which includes the below the waist nudity to the actor for his or her review and written consent with the further understanding that the actor will not unreasonably withhold consent. Since time is money in any production, it is important to have a timely deadline for the approval or denial of the use of the scene so as to keep post-production and completion of the film on time and on schedule.

USE OF DOUBLES

The use of body doubles is an important consideration in any nudity release, and often the most sensitive, as it can -- in some ways -- misrepresent the performance by the original actor. The performer simply may not want to have another person’s body representing the performer’s body in a film that will be exhibited in all media worldwide. Additionally, the performer may not want the scenes that he or she agreed to in the nudity release enhanced, expanded, or demeaned by the use of the photography of someone else’s body.

As a result, if the use of a body double is contemplated in any nude or sex scenes, it is important to lay out in detail under what specific circumstances the body double may or may not be used, particularly in circumstances in which the SAG Agreement, which provides certain protections, does not apply.

Answer 2

Its like dry humping without clothes. Same thing.