I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 514: Bright Stars

Seeing her smile, Lu Wanwan felt inexplicably at ease.

"If your schedule works out, let's shoot this weekend. It's expected to take two weekends to finish filming the commercial, so we'll try our best not to disturb your rest."

She suddenly thought of Jinli's acting skills on set; the complex look in her eyes as she gazed at the mountains last night had left a lasting impression on her.

Lu Wanwan joked, "If shooting commercials were like acting, you could probably shoot one in just one weekend."

If it's really that efficient and fast, I'll ask the company to bring you more gifts.

Jinli raised an eyebrow and smiled, "No need to bring them specifically for me. I don't need these things. If you really want to reward me, then bring the gifts to the 'Mediocre' crew."

To accommodate my advertisement shoot, the production crew adjusted some of the filming locations for me; otherwise, I would have been filming for half a day on the weekend anyway.

The production team of "Mediocre Life" is actually progressing very quickly.

However, considering that she was going to take the college entrance examination this year, Ye Weijie wanted to compress some time so that she could review more thoroughly, so he decided to speed up the filming pace.

However, if actors have filming scheduled for the weekend, they will also be charged a processing fee, and their remuneration will be higher than that for regular filming.

Therefore, in this respect, Jinli actually owes Ye Weijie a debt of gratitude.

Lu Wanwan smiled and said okay, feeling that Jinli treated the crew very well, unlike other celebrities she had met.

Some celebrities, despite earning high salaries, always expect brands to give them gifts whenever they participate in brand events.

That "taking your things is a reward" attitude is infuriating.

She has hosted such artists before.

After hosting them only once, I specifically told the president not to invite those celebrities again next time, as I really couldn't afford it.

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Time flies, and the weekend is here.

The filming crew for the black bear arrived at Chitang Village two days ago and began setting up a scene in one of the mountains.

The advertisement featuring the black bear is themed around "outdoors," showing Jinli carrying the black bear's backpack while hiking, cycling, traveling, and so on.

The advertising theme is very simple.

It's also easy to shoot.

Jinli carried the black bear's backpack up the mountain and made a special stop at the scenic spot to take both still photos and still photos.

Needless to say, every celebrity is a master at taking still photos.

Even if an artist has facial flaws that are magnified in photos, these flaws can be made up for through retouching.

The tricky ones are soft photos, especially videos.

It has to be said that some celebrities can only be pretty vases, or wooden beauties.

When you take still photos of her, every frame is beautiful, comparable to a goddess.

But when asked to film videos, her facial features become unpredictable, and she unconsciously makes all sorts of expressions that she thinks are attractive.

This is actually a cognitive issue.

What celebrities think looks good during filming may actually look bad on camera.

However, it is very difficult to correct this.

The director needs to be very patient in correcting the stars' expressions and movements, polishing them second by second.

If the director is not patient enough and only corrects the actor for a short while before letting the actor go on with his performance, the actor is likely to fall back into his own perception and unconsciously produce various micro-expressions that he thinks are very beautiful.

Especially since these expressions are often made unconsciously, even celebrities might not notice them during filming.

It is very difficult to fight against instinct.

Fortunately, Jinli is an actress, which is much better than female celebrities who only take still photos.

Professional actors ignore the camera and let the camera find them, so their expressions and movements are natural, and they can show the most real and beautiful side.

Professional artists, such as idols, need to actively seek out the camera to capture their most beautiful moments and keep the camera in their sight at all times.

This is done to ensure that when the camera cuts to her, she appears in front of the audience at her most beautiful moment, leaving the audience amazed.

This is a visual treat.

Catching the camera is a required course for every idol, and ignoring the camera is a required course for every actor.

One is to capture beauty, and the other is to feel beauty.

Jinli has been both an idol and an actress, and these two different experiences make her very adept at shooting still photos and videos.

In the mountains and forests, the sound of flashing cameras rang out continuously, with a blinding glint of light flashing almost every second.

Even in broad daylight, actors need lighting; photos relying solely on natural light have many drawbacks.

In addition, after the shoot, the retoucher also needs to adjust the lighting accordingly to compensate for any deficiencies in the on-site lighting.

"Your expression is good. Try a different pose. Can you look straight ahead with a firm gaze?"

You stand atop a snow-capped mountain; you have accomplished the feat of climbing it; you have conquered this majestic mountain!

Jinli deliberately made a gesture of forcefully waving her fists, raising both hands as if to affirm herself, and then looked up and stared ahead.

Her gaze suddenly became deep and distant, and a confident smile flashed across her lips.

The photographer immediately noticed the change in her expression and shouted, "Makeup artist! Hurry up and do her makeup!"
Don't make her skin so pale; a slightly darker shade would be better. Emphasize the shading on her cheeks to make her features appear more defined!

The makeup artist rushed forward and blocked the camera while touching up Jinli's makeup.

Jinli's expression relaxed slightly.

A few dozen seconds later, as soon as the makeup artist left, her expression returned to what it had been before.

Through the lens, the photographer felt that the emotions expressed in her eyes were richer than in previous shots.

He felt a surge of joy.

The black bear is lucky; it's struck gold!

He has shot print ads for many celebrities, but many of them fail to capture a certain atmosphere in the photos.

No matter how much guidance he gives, the celebrities can't understand it and can only force that feeling through post-production retouching.

However, even the best editing isn't a panacea.

A person's appearance is revealed through every subtle expression and demeanor.

Some celebrities, without having their forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, and creases around their mouths photoshopped, can actually project a sense of vicissitude yet resilience.

At the same time, wrinkles can also add a sense of weight, grandeur, and composure to celebrities.

Wrinkles are not entirely useless.

However, often when a celebrity's team sees a photo that has a certain atmosphere, they will ask all the wrinkles to be photoshopped out.

She's clearly a 40-year-old celebrity, but she's been photoshopped to look like a 20-year-old mannequin, with a strong silicone and plastic feel to it.

No matter how much you photoshop, a 40-year-old's appearance is still different from a 20-year-old's. Even if you Photoshop away all the wrinkles, you can't truly achieve the appearance of a 20-year-old.

Conversely, 20-year-old celebrities are more courageous in expressing their wrinkles and showing their imperfections in photos.

Judging from the current situation, Jinli doesn't seem to have any idol baggage, and her expressions and movements are handled very well, so she might not need to be fully photoshopped.

After shooting for 20 minutes straight, the photographer reluctantly put down his camera and said:
"Let's take a break first, then look at the finished product and see if there are any changes needed."

Jinli sat down and closed her eyes slightly.

She looked relaxed during the shoot, but she was actually consciously controlling her facial micro-expressions, so she blinked very little, which made her eyes slightly dry.

Xiao Cheng and Chen Qin gathered around Jin Li, one applying ice to cool her down and the other relaxing her muscles.

The scene we just filmed was a snow scene, and she was wearing very thick clothes.

Even though it's springtime and a bit chilly, the thick clothes couldn't stop Jinli from sweating, and her little face looked rosy.

Chen Qin said, "I asked Lu Wanwan, and we're shooting three different seasonal scenes today. This snow scene scene should be finished soon if nothing unexpected happens."

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "I remember the black bear wanted to show the changing seasons in the advertisement."

Chen Qin: "Yes, they originally planned to film one season's changes per day, but they didn't expect you to be so efficient, so they decided to continue filming and see if they could film three seasons per day."

Jinli: "I want them to speed things up. I want to finish filming all four seasons in one day, so I'll still have time to go to the set to film tomorrow."

Chen Qin hesitated and said, "Wouldn't this be too hard on you?"

Jinli shook her head: "No, shooting commercials doesn't involve emotional exhaustion, only physical exertion. I've been in good physical condition lately and have plenty of energy."

Chen Qin: "Okay, I'll talk to Lu Wanwan right now."

While resting in Jinlin, some actors from the "Yonglu" film crew down the mountain had already finished filming their scenes for the day.

Instead of returning to their guesthouse immediately, they went up the mountain to see Jinli filming her advertisement.

Ma Mingqi was also among these actors.

Although his scenes were finished, he did not leave the crew immediately. Instead, he stayed behind, ostensibly to observe the senior actors filming and learn from them.

His agent, Luo Fan, also stayed behind.

Ye Weijie figured that since Ma Mingqi and Luo Fan were paying for their own food and lodging, it didn't matter to them staying.

These two happen to be familiar with the film crew, so if the crew needs help, they can step in, killing two birds with one stone.

Xu Wenwen and Ma Mingqi went up the mountain together. Ma Mingqi tried to liven things up several times, but Xu Wenwen did not respond.

Ma Mingqi gave an awkward smile and looked at his agent with some embarrassment.

Luo Fan pulled him to the back and whispered, "You really didn't offend Xu Wenwen on set?"

Ma Mingqi quickly shook his head, "No, how could I dare to offend her?"

She's the second biggest star in the crew; she's very outspoken. I'd rather offend Jinli than her.

Luo Fan frowned, and Ma Mingqi quickly added, "But I don't dare to offend Jinli. Jinli might not say anything to me, but Xu Wenwen will take the initiative to teach me a lesson if she sees it. She and Jinli are good friends."

If I offend Jinli, the consequences will be far more severe than if I offend her.

Luo Fan: "Then why has she been giving you the cold shoulder and ignoring you so much these past few days?"

Ma Mingqi said in a low voice, "I guess she hasn't gotten out of character yet. Seeing me reminds her of the scene when Wei Yaoyang died, so she simply ignores me."

Luo Fan sighed and patted Ma Mingqi on the shoulder.

“You should learn from others; that’s what a real actor is.”

It's your good fortune to be able to work on a show with these actors; you get to see what top actors are like much earlier than other actors.

Although every actor has a different acting style, they all have their merits for you.

Once everyone reached the top of the mountain, they immediately fell silent and remained still.

The atmosphere on set was very serious.

This seriousness doesn't refer to the serious expressions on the faces of everyone around, but rather the solemn feeling of everyone working diligently.

The photographer who was in charge of shooting spoke the most and praised Jinli the most.

But this was just to ease the tension of filming on set, not to actually make others laugh or get into a brawl.

Ma Mingqi, Xu Wenwen, and Luo Fan stood by and watched for nearly two hours.

Ma Mingqi had no idea how Xu Wenwen felt; he only felt dizzy and overwhelmed by the sights.

Sparkling stars, dazzling stars, starlight descending... This is what he experienced at the casino.

As an actor himself, he felt that Jinli's acting skills were very good, but he also felt that Jinli's acting skills were somewhat lacking.

But it wasn't until he saw Jinli filming an advertisement that he realized that, detached from her acting career, Jinli was full of star power, possessing a unique aura that that top-tier celebrities have.

She does nothing, she just stands there, and that's enough to draw everyone's attention, as if the place where she is is the center of attention.

This captivating charm is something that acting can't replicate.

Actors should reduce their personal charm and not stand out too much, otherwise everyone will be watching you as a person, and who will watch the plot?
Before we knew it, it was noon.

After Wang Hongdou finished filming, she realized they hadn't returned, so she went up the mountain out of curiosity.

"What are you all standing here for? Are you going to keep watching like this forever?"

Wang Hongdou spoke casually, her clear voice breaking the silence.

Now, not only Ma Mingqi and the others who were watching, but also the photographer who was still working hard, the staff of Black Bear, and Jinli, all seemed to come back to their senses from the fixed scene, and everyone stretched their bodies.

The photographer glanced down at his watch and realized it was already noon.

"Let's take a break and come back to film at 2 pm!"

With the help of her two assistants, Jinli took off her heavy winter clothes for climbing the snow mountain.

Xu Wenwen and the others then realized that Jinli appeared to be unharmed, but her back was actually soaked, and the thin shirt she was wearing underneath was almost dripping wet.

Chen Qin said with some concern, "You go back to the guesthouse and rest first. I'll go to the cafeteria to get you some food."

Lu Wanwan was also on set and quickly came over to say, "No need to eat at the cafeteria. Black Bear has prepared three meals for Jinli, and we'll deliver them to Jinli's room later."

As staff members gradually left and dispersed, Xu Wenwen remained silent for a moment, then quietly left without waiting for Jinli.

She has very few fashion resources, almost none.

As for endorsements, he only has two, but they are both endorsements for second- or third-tier brands, and they are not national brand ambassadors, but only small endorsements for a certain production line.

Her company is not good at managing artists; it only has resources in film and television.

Xu Wenwen didn't think the company was that bad. At least when she was noticed by the company, she didn't lack film and television resources, and the remuneration for each film was decent.

But seeing Jinli's glamorous photoshoot this time, she also felt another side of the artist.

This was a shiny surface she had never encountered before.

Xu Wenwen sighed inwardly: How enviable!