Archery in Movies: The Good and the Bad

TLDRArchery in movies can be realistic or exaggerated; this video analyzes different archery scenes in movies and TV shows, discussing their accuracy and technique.

Key insights

🎯Arrows can bounce off the ground and skip along water.

🏹Feathers on arrows cause them to spin and oscillate in flight.

💥Bows do not make creaking sounds when drawn; it indicates a faulty bow.

Back quivers are popular for their low profile in the woods.

🔥Arrows shot into something hard will bounce off instead of sticking.

Q&A

Is it possible to catch an arrow?

Catching arrows is mainly a stunt and not realistic in actual archery situations.

Do archers wear finger protection?

Finger protection is important to avoid injuries from the bowstring.

Can arrows penetrate armor?

Arrows have less penetrating power at longer distances and can't easily penetrate thick armor.

Do arrows fly straight?

Arrows oscillate and don't fly perfectly straight, especially with feathers.

Are longbows accurate for long distances?

Longbows are less accurate for long distances due to inconsistency in arrow weight and shape.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Arrows can bounce off the ground and skip along water.

01:02Feathers on arrows cause them to spin and oscillate in flight.

03:26Bows do not make creaking sounds when drawn; it indicates a faulty bow.

03:42Back quivers are popular for their low profile in the woods.

08:48Arrows shot into something hard will bounce off instead of sticking.

10:10Catching arrows is mainly a stunt and not realistic in actual archery situations.

11:53Finger protection is important to avoid injuries from the bowstring.

12:48Arrows have less penetrating power at longer distances and can't easily penetrate thick armor.