How to create a ragdoll effect on a human? I make an action(combat) short-length film and I use After Effects and 3DS MAX to edit it.
I want to make a battle scene where the one guy hits another guy and the second one is thrown away like a ragdoll.Could anyone please give me some advices or guide how to do an effect like this?
The following video resembles a good example of the effect that i am trying to create.


                
            

The only way i found effective is to crop the "ragdoll" guy and manipulate it by using the puppet tool (from after effects)...Also blur would hide the fake effect...  

Thank you! :)  

P.S.:The following 2 links are samples of the film that I am making!Hope you enjoy it!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48212109/the_battle_final.flv

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48212109/the_battle_part6.flv
it's not super realistic but this tutorial uses the puppet tool in AE to simluate a ragdoll effect as the dude is crumpled over the hood.

http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/advanced_car_hit/