The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 182 Director Li's Request
Hengdian in May is warmer, even a little stuffy.

Filming in such weather doesn't feel very good.

In an ancient compound outside the Qingming Palace, the kitchen is smoking. Outside the camera, two chefs are concentrating on preparing delicious food. Inside the camera, a group of actors are busy in the kitchen full of smoke.

It looks like they are preparing food.

There was no problem with the performance of the actors, but Li Shengyao couldn't help frowning.

The roles of Yan Danchen and Guo Xiaodong have been completed, he immediately suppressed some plots of the young heroine, let a few young actors stay in Hengdian, and he himself led the people to film the delicious plot in the imperial dining room.

Today is the first day.

To shoot some of the process of making delicious food, to make people drool when looking at the food in the camera, naturally it has to be good-looking.

Before shooting, Lee Shing Yew discussed with several assistant directors, photographers, and two chefs that they wanted to shoot good-looking and attractive scenes in food production.

The two chefs provided some suggestions, pointing out the good-looking scenes in their hearts.

So the crew focused on shooting the scenes ordered by the two chefs.

However, Li Shengyao discovered at this time that the scenes that the two chefs thought would be beautiful and interesting were actually very ordinary in the camera.

These two are chefs, and their cooking skills are not bad, but their aesthetics can only be said to be average.

Without professional study, they don't understand what is beautiful in the lens.

Li Shengyao immediately shouted Ka, and then called the cameraman and assistant director over.

"We want to take a complete picture of the process of making delicious food, try to make it look better, and then consider which picture is more beautiful when editing, and what picture to use in the end."

The photographer and counselor understood Li Shengyao's meaning and nodded.

Doing this will increase the post-production workload, but if you want to choose the most suitable lens, you should do it this way.

"Arrange another camera seat, I want to see this wood steaming from different angles."

Li Shengyao ordered the assistant director again, and the latter went to work immediately.

Everyone at the scene understood Li Shengyao's meaning, that is, no matter how much the cost increases, we must try our best to shoot better.

The boss is not afraid of spending money, and he only pursues quality. This attitude still makes people feel very emotional.

The work of the big guys is also very exciting.

Today there is Hao Lei's scene, she just pretends to do some cooking movements, most of them don't know how to use them.

Post-editing is needed to graft some scenes of food production onto her.

Hearing Li Shengyao's words at this time, his heart was full of doubts.

She is not a capitalist, but she already has the heart of a capitalist.

She knows that filming should save costs, improve efficiency, and be fast, so that she can make money.

But Li Shengyao gave her another direction.

That is to produce high-quality dramas, and then gain high reputation, high ratings, and sell to more Guojia areas.

This way you earn more.

It's just that the vast majority of people are not sure if they spend more and can succeed.

After all, it’s not that if you invest more, you can get better results. Here, you not only need to pile up money, but also have the ability to spend money.

When Hao Lei saw that Li Shengyao had arranged another camera, he was moved by Li Shengyao's confidence.

At this moment, the aroma is overflowing, and some delicious food is ready to be cooked.

The field workers and actors are all refreshed. If the filming is over, can we taste it?

Hao Lei also had some expectations.

The production team invited two chefs, and everyone just knew that they had a good reputation and a high reputation in the industry.

But they have not tasted the craftsmanship of the two chefs.

There should be a chance today, Li Shengyao won't fall directly.

Not long after, delicious dishes were presented on plates, and photographers followed.

The other side is watched by the assistant director, who arranges a group of actors to perform the scene of eating.

"Kah, good, take a break."

The actors were not tired, and the two chefs were tired. Hearing this, he was relieved, and then sat aside to rest.

"Director, the set of shots just now has passed, what to do with those dishes? Do you want to wait until the next shooting?"

Li Shengyao shook his head, "Of course not, we won't use a table of dishes repeatedly. In the following plot, we will present new dishes, and we must promote Chinese cuisine."

"Then what to do with these dishes now?"

"Whatever you want, you can eat it now if you want to eat it, and you can eat it if you don't want to eat it, or you can eat it after get off work after reheating."

The assistant director was overjoyed, and then announced Li Shengyao's decision, and many field workers immediately ran over to taste it with chopsticks.

Li Shengyao sat quietly, thinking about the delicious food in the camera just now.

Take notes while thinking.

Some shots that he thinks are beautiful, he will write them down now, and the editing should be faster, so as not to look for them frame by frame.

Hao Lei was holding a plate, on which was a plate of stir-fried shrimp with chili peeled and head removed.

She thought the shrimp meat was fragrant and tender, very delicious, so she planned to let Li Shengyao have a taste.

"Director, come and try this dish, it's delicious."

In order not to make the chefs tired, but also to improve their efficiency.

Li Shengyao asked the two chefs to make delicious food, but he didn't care whether it tasted good or not.

After all, the audience can't eat it.

But a chef is a chef, even if he pursues speed and style, it is still very delicious.

Li Shengyao took the chopsticks and tasted three slices of prawns. The prawns were really delicious, fresh and delicious, fragrant and crispy.

If there is a chance in the future, he will find two chefs to show off his cooking skills and ask them to cook some special dishes for himself.

There is no need to do this now.

It's too time consuming.

Li Shengyao then put down his chopsticks, "Very good."

Not far away, the two chefs smiled triumphantly when they heard the words.

Hao Lei said with a smile: "There are still a lot, you can eat more."

Li Shengyao shook his head, "I don't want to eat, I'm not here to taste the food, I'm here to film."

Hao Lei was stunned for a moment, seeing Li Shengyao's serious and earnest appearance, knowing that he was not joking, she nodded, "Okay, then I'll eat."

"It's up to you, but don't delay touching up your makeup."

"understood."

The two chefs naturally heard Li Shengyao's words, and they nodded secretly when they heard the words, clarifying their work and Li Shengyao's request.

Although it was not that comfortable, they understood Li Shengyao's attitude.

Perhaps this is the reason why Director Li's plays can be sold overseas.

They are still very happy and excited to be able to participate in this big costume drama, after all, not everyone has the opportunity to participate in a big production.

Some actors even have to pay to join the group.

If they do well, the show will be a big hit in the future, and their reputation will definitely rise to a higher level.

This time, there is not only money to be made, but also expectations and fame. The two are full of energy.

(End of this chapter)