Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 339: Seeing Yifei's Way
Fang Hong agreed to help check the filming materials of "A Bouquet of Love". In fact, he couldn't check anything, he just compared it with the previous version to find out the missing parts.

Fang Hong was not the only one checking the materials. Xue Xiaolu, assistant director, photographer, editor, and screenwriter were all there.

In the past, Fang Hong was alone in doing this, but now the equipment for shooting a movie is much more luxurious than what he had back then.

Nothing else, every detail must be controlled!

Of course Liu Tianxian was there too. She was there to keep Fang Hong company late at night, not to check the material. That was not within her professional scope. She only needed to play the role well.

Late at night, an editing room is brightly lit. This is where the crew is editing, doing preliminary editing of each day's shooting footage.

Ensure the consistency and completeness of the shooting content!
Xue Xiaolu played a clip and said, "Do you think this shot is a bit redundant?"

The computer screen showed the male and female protagonists queuing in a restaurant, and then gave up eating in order to catch the subway.

"It's not redundant. This plot is just to pave the way for the later part, showing the lack of communication between the male and female protagonists."

Fang Hong said: "You can arrange a scene where the male protagonist and his boss have dinner together, and it is this restaurant. After the two break up, they sit together and the male protagonist says he has been to this restaurant, and the female protagonist says she has eaten there too.

Think about it, they were together for five years, and they only talked about this topic by chance after they broke up. Doesn't this indirectly prove that they lack communication? "

"That makes sense." Xue Xiaolu agreed.

With all this analysis and metaphors, you won’t see these details and metaphors if you watch the movie once or twice. You need to watch it several times to understand the connotation of the movie.

Only then can you interpret the movie from different angles.

Liu Tianxian supported her chin with one hand and watched Fang Hong working seriously. Although she often watched Fang Hong work, she thought he was very handsome every time she saw him so serious.

Fang Hong turned around and hit her forehead with his head.

Liu Tianxian patted his head and put her hand on his shoulder affectionately.

Others just pretended not to see anything, these two people were just idle.

"This segment is well shot. This should be the first time the male and female protagonists meet. They chat about an author who hasn't written a new work for a long time." Fang Hong watched the footage playing on the computer again.

"Yes, we also filmed a scene where the hero waits for the heroine to get off work, and reads the author's new work."

Xue Xiaolu explained: "It means that the author of this metaphor has released a new work, and the male protagonist also has to make changes in his life, which means that the lives of both of them have to change as well."

It also foreshadows the transformation of this literary youth into a social animal.

It's pretty good, Xue Xiaolu is also very detailed, there's nothing wrong with the shooting.

In fact, this movie has a lot of details, for example: the hero asked the heroine the name of a flower, but the heroine didn't tell him.

Also, on the day the hero got the offer, the heroine happened to be at a social gathering. What this means is that there was already a gap between the two during the job-hunting process.

In the original footage, one of them was in the bedroom and the other in the living room preparing to take office, and it seemed from the picture that they were separated.

The male protagonist took too long to get his job. The female protagonist had already started working, but the male protagonist was still getting his job, so this job scene was to highlight the beginning of discord in their relationship. The rhythm of their lives was disrupted and they could never go back to the past.

There are a lot of details and there have been a lot of complaints, saying that the romance in this movie is superficial, the plot logic is unreasonable, and the character transitions are too abrupt.

For example, the protagonist's transformation from a literary youth to the king of Volume 996 lacks plot transition and the logic seems unreasonable.

This is normal. For any literary work, there will always be people complaining about the character changes, plot logic, etc. Nothing is perfect.

Take Fang Hong for example. As his status and age increase and his role changes, he is also changing. Given his current position, it is impossible for him to face the world the same way he did at the beginning.

He is the boss now and his status has changed. Why do you still ask him to watch movies and shoot films every day? Isn't that just idle?
Who has ever seen a boss working on his own?

Ning Hao, Chen Sicheng, and Guo Fan all know how to become producers or supervisors. They no longer shoot many of their own projects, but instead engage in investment.

The level is high. Fang Hong can only shoot films that others cannot shoot or cannot afford to risk, so as to raise the overall production level of Yutu. This is what he should do.

It's not about being like a machine and constantly filming.

Moreover, the scenery he is in now is completely different from what he saw in his previous life. He has never reached this height in his previous life, so he will definitely feel anxious and at a loss.

It is normal to think a lot and respond cautiously.

His advantage lies only in content. He knows what content makes money and the general trend. Everything else is unfamiliar to him. If you ask someone who has never dealt with finance in his life to play with finance, he will be somewhat timid.

Moreover, he originally came from a poor family, so it was normal for him to empathize with the masses at the bottom of society and not empathize with the capitalists.

Just like the male protagonist in the drama, he lives in poverty and has to go out and do things he doesn't like in order to support the female protagonist and the family.

This is a transformation of the protagonist's role. He is no longer alone, but has responsibilities.

He needs to support his girlfriend and support the family.

Fang Hong is also changing his role. He is no longer alone, but a man with concerns and a wife. As his role changes, his behavioral logic must also change.

Checking and discussing the materials section by section was a very boring and tedious process. Liu Tianxian couldn't help feeling sleepy and started yawning.

"Tianxian, go back and have some rest. We still have to film early tomorrow morning." Xue Xiaolu looked at her.

"It's okay. I can learn a lot from listening to you talk about the plot, composition, and metaphors." Liu Tianxian said.

"Did you trip your man and can't sleep? I'm sorry." Xue Xiaolu joked.

Everyone here is an acquaintance and we often work together, so there's no harm in making some jokes.

"What you said is because I'm afraid that you will tire my man out." After Liu Tianxian said this, she put her arm around Fang Hong's shoulders and got close to him, like a tomboy.

"Hehehe!" Everyone around laughed.

"Go back and have a rest, get some energy, and do your best to film." Fang Hong patted her leg.

The director can ask the assistant director or someone else to take the photos on his behalf; the photographer is just a guide and has assistants to take the photos on his behalf, but the actors must be present on the scene to act.

Can an actor let a stand-in perform for him?
It's possible, but not in this movie, as there aren't any dangerous action scenes.

And when acting in front of the camera, you have to maintain a good state. You can't be listless or slack off. In other words, you have to be energetic.

"Okay, then I'll go back to bed. You should also go to bed early and don't stay up too late."

Liu Tianxian was very obedient and said to the others: "You should also go to bed early." "Okay, go ahead!" Xue Xiaolu said.

After Liu Tianxian left, several people continued to watch the shooting materials, and they wanted to watch all the shooting materials from the previous month.

This project is still very large.

However, after a while, Liu Tianxian came back again.

Xue Xiaolu was puzzled: "Why are you back again?"

"This is the midnight snack I asked my assistant to buy for you. Eat it while it's hot." Liu Tianxian placed a large bag on the table in front of them.

"Oh, you are so thoughtful and considerate. The principal is so lucky." Xue Xiaolu said with a smile.

"What kind of blessing is that? This is just buying people's hearts." Fang Hong disagreed.

Xue Xiaolu and the others laughed, thinking that the principal was just showing off.

Liu Tianxian slapped Fang Hong on the back to protest, but she didn't really hit him. Then she said to the others, "Take your time eating. I'm leaving now."

"Okay, go back quickly!" Xue Xiaolu waved his hand.

Liu Tianxian waved to the others and then walked out.

They continued to check the filming materials until the early morning when they dispersed and went back to rest.

Filming a movie is tiring enough. It is easier for actors. They just need to finish their performance and do their best without blaming the crew.

Early the next morning, the crew of "A Bouquet of Love" continued filming, and Fang Hong still sat next to Xue Xiaolu and watched her filming.

The photos taken by a professional teacher are different. I feel like I have learned all her techniques.

After finishing her performance, Liu Tianxian would still subconsciously stay with Fang Hong, mainly because she was used to it. As long as she saw him, she would stay by his side.

"What time did you work until last night?"

"About three or four o'clock." Fang Hong said.

"So late?" Liu Tianxian's voice rose a few notches.

"It's normal. Wasn't it always like this when we were filming in the past?" Fang Hong said casually.

"That's also very hard." Liu Tianxian said.

"It's hard work, isn't it? You guys are tired from acting from morning till night. Besides, this movie is different from the previous commercial films. A commercial film is good enough if it can tell the story clearly, but there are many things to consider for art films, and every detail must be paid attention to, so it is not so easy to shoot." Fang Hong said.

Liu Tianxian nodded, knowing that this was difficult!

"That's it. It's possible that some point is not handled well, causing the entire plot to collapse. Do you think Zhang Yimou and Chen Daren can easily shoot a masterpiece? Look at that Fatty Fan who has been shooting art films with Li Yu. He works so hard and even does lesbian scenes, but he doesn't make any splashes." Fang Hong said again.

Liu Tianxian listened carefully and knew how difficult it was to make a good art film, which required the cooperation and wisdom of the entire team.

I also know that Fan Xiaopang has been trying his hand at literature and art, such as "Apple", "Guan Yin Mountain" and "Double Exposure". He has real aspirations.

I also know that it is difficult for Zhang Yimou and Chen Daren to make masterpieces. If they want depth, they often don't know what to say.

"Fei Fei, you can't lose to them. You have to surpass them, surpass Fatty Fan and Zhang Ziyi, be on par with Gong Huang and Man Shen, and reach the top of Liu Xian. In the future, when people mention these two people, they will also think of you, Liu Xian. Only then will what I do be meaningful."

Fang Hong became more and more excited as he spoke: "How does that saying go? Who is the peak at the end of the performing arts? Once I see Yifei, everything is in vain."

"Haha, please stop teasing me." Liu Tianxian was listening at first and seriously, as she had a burden on her shoulders. But after hearing the last two sentences, she couldn't help but laugh.

Not to mention, these two sentences are quite catchy.

She held Fang Hong's hand and said, "Hey, let me ask you a question."

"what is the problem?"

"Teacher Xue said you are very thin. I saw someone laughing at you and thought you were laughing strangely. What does it mean?" Liu Tianxian said.

"It's meaningless, don't ask." Fang Hong lost interest. His words of praise were spread nonsense and ruined his reputation.

"Oh, tell me!" Liu Tianxian refused to give up.

"It's best if you don't know about this. It won't do you any good if you know." Fang Hong didn't want to say it.

"I just want to know. I'm very curious. Tell me." Liu Tianxian insisted on knowing.

"No!" Fang Hong refused.

"Then I will also tell others that you are very meticulous."

"Fuck, you're going to ruin my reputation."

Fang Hong covered Liu Tianxian's mouth and looked around vigilantly: "Others can say it, but you can't."

"Then tell me!" Liu Tianxian took his hand away.

Fang Hong had no choice but to whisper a few words in her ear.

Anyone who said this would be joking. If she said it, she would never be able to wash herself clean even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

As Liu Tianxian listened, her almond-shaped eyes slowly widened and her face flushed for an unknown reason. After listening, she couldn't help but look down at him.

"Puchi! Hahaha!" She covered her mouth and laughed.

"No love anymore." Fang Hong stood up immediately, looking as if he had lost all desire to live.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you laugh. There is love, there is love." Liu Tianxian hurriedly held him to comfort him, trying not to laugh.

"You can't talk nonsense." Fang Hong pointed.

"How could I possibly talk nonsense? I would say what I want to say." Liu Tianxian leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "You are rude."

(End of this chapter)