Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 235 Qin Lan: I'm a little confused

Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse!

Beijing Film Studio set aside a separate area and entrusted it to Cao Jiuping to arrange the scene models.

Signs can be seen everywhere, accurately indicating the length of each scene.

Qin Lan was holding two scripts in his hands, one was a serious script with a lot of notes, and the other was a "map" script that covered the actors' movements, photography, and movement methods.

After the rehearsal, I didn't have time to rest. I went back to the hotel, took a shower, and then continued to work hard.

Because of "Love in a Painful City", Qin Lan joined the rehearsal later and lagged behind others in progress.

At the same time, because he is not a professional actor, he found it quite difficult to digest the script, especially the "Map" script.

Whose script comes with a map?

Not to mention experiencing it, I’ve never even heard of it since I started working in this field!

What about pulling the camera back into the frame, focus, and camera scheduling.

How should actors stand, move and cooperate with the camera?

Director Zhen said: "As we all know, the underlying core principle of this long shot is nothing more than the so-called seamless transition: black blocking, penetration, and flicking the gun."

Well known?

Qin Lan was stunned.

Fortunately, Jing Tian explained it to her in detail, and she finally understood: lens blackout, vertical penetration, and shaking lens.

At this moment, Qin Lan was particularly envious of the campus learning experience of professional actors.

Jing Tian was directly responsible for directing the rehearsals, and all kinds of professional vocabulary came out of his mouth fluently.

Liu Yifei came to visit the set several times and chattered about the Heavenly Book with Jing Tian.

The abilities and levels demonstrated by the two ex-boyfriends' alumni directly broke Qin Lan's inherent perception of the social reputation of the Beijing Film Academy's acting department:

Is Beijing Film Academy so strong?
Why didn't I feel it at all?
Didn’t they say that Liu Yifei was scolded and cried by her ex-boyfriend’s classmates?

Isn’t it said that directors of Beijing Film Academy run to Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and even to Beijing Dance Academy and Communication University of China, but they just don’t like their own people?

So what is it now?
Qin Lan's mind was full of question marks.

Could it be that it is because a normal crew does not require actors to understand these things, which is why the actors of Beijing Film Academy have no chance to demonstrate the professionalism of their majors?
"What are you thinking about?" the agent asked, "You're completely stunned!"

"No, I didn't think about anything."

"Well, you don't have to think about anything now. Just focus all your attention on the movie."

"You know? The script was submitted for review yesterday morning, and the Film Bureau approved it that morning. The filming permit was also delivered. At the same time, China Film announced the official launch of the project: Director Zhen will direct, with an investment of 1.5 million!"

"Oh my goodness, the whole circle exploded, we were caught off guard!"

"Many people have come to me with information about this, but I know nothing about it."

"How could they know that all the role resources have been snatched away."

"This is a big war movie that Director Zhen has carefully prepared with huge investment! If we are a little late, the opportunity will be lost!"

"Qin Lan, you must seize this opportunity, an opportunity that others would never be able to get even if they tried their best!"

The agent became more and more excited as he spoke, and he started gesticulating.

The transformation in TV dramas has already made a good start. Wang Luping in "Once Again, I Met You a Dream" is completely different from the pitiful "Zhi Hua" image.

Although it is still within the category of "Joan Girl", it's a smooth start, isn't it?

Nowadays, from the screen to the silver screen, the top resources, big directors and big productions are used in China.

This luck is simply amazing!

"Qin Lan, I heard that Director Zhen has a bit of a temper on the set."

"You are three years older than him! You must be more tolerant."

"In fact, Director Zhen is a pretty good person. Not to mention his talent, connections and status, he has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and is tall and handsome. He never writes bad checks, which is really generous and genuine."

"What are you talking about?" Qin Lan interrupted his agent quickly, "Okay, stop bothering me, I need to memorize the map script!"

"I didn't say anything nonsense. I said serious things."

"You know whether it's serious or not! You've finished your business trip to Beijing, and you've come to see me. Go back to work!"

Pushing the agent away forcefully and closing the door, Qin Lan took a few deep breaths and rubbed her flushed cheeks.

Fortunately, I didn’t mention that Director Zhen’s teacher came over the day before yesterday, and we talked about Venice, Director Mark Muller, and gossip about Director Li An.

If this is said, the agent will
It's a new day again! But today is of great significance to Qin Lan.

In the morning, a press conference was hosted by China Film Group.

Qin Lan's eyes widened as he looked at the row of identity badges on the stage.

The movie ju is here, the optoelectronics department of the next level is here, and the Ministry of Rites of the next level is here too!

The Hai×hui, the TZ Ministry, and Guodang all sent representatives.

This... isn't this just a movie? Why is the standard so high?
Qin Lan carefully discovered that the leader of the Ministry of Rites held Zhen Jiecheng's hand cordially, but he did not address him as "Director Zhen", "Little Zhen", or even called him by his name, but as "Fellow Jiecheng"!
The representative of the movie was pushed into a corner, but he still had a smile on his face, as if he was in the spring breeze.

what's the situation?
Director Zhen wrote an acrostic poem at the Huabiao Awards ceremony to curse "Silly Huabiao".

The Huabiao Awards were organized by your Film Bureau!
Didn't you previously stand up for the Huabiao Awards Jury, emphasizing that "filmmakers should maintain a serious attitude and be rooted in art, rather than talking big, destroying the atmosphere, and creating a bad influence"?

Qin Lan could only think of Zhen Jiecheng's hard work and contribution to the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

But I always felt something was wrong, not to mention that the credit for the opening ceremony had not yet been officially settled. Even if it had been settled, there wouldn't be such a big fuss.

"Crack! Click!"

The flashes connected together.

Qin Lan quickly suppressed his doubts and forced a standard smile.

I took a quick look.
CCTV, New H Agency
He quickly stopped smiling and turned his expression serious.

My heart is pounding!

He glanced at Ma Yuan beside him.

Good guy, his expression remained unchanged. He talked and smiled as needed, and that kind of decent relaxation emanated from inside out.

Hiss! Are all actors from Beijing Film Academy so calm?

It really is!
Jing Tian, ​​who was not far away, had sweet dimples. Although her expression was different from Ma Yuan’s, they were essentially the same!
On the contrary, Deng Chao, who also graduated from a professional school, appears more restrained in comparison.

Qin Lan subconsciously came to the conclusion:

Beijing Film Academy +1!

≥ Chinese drama!
After the press conference in the morning, we set off in the afternoon!
Zhen Jiecheng rubbed his hands. It had been more than a year since he last shouted with a loud speaker on the set. He was itching to do so.

Not counting the Olympics, there are Zhang Wu, Zhang Jigang and an old man above him.

In Zhen Jiecheng's opinion, if there is not only one person's voice in the audience, it is not a serious loudspeaker.

"Where's the horn?"

“Give it to me first!”

Take it and open it.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

He cleared his throat and tested his voice.

"Everybody knows me, everybody understands me."

"So I won't introduce myself, and I won't pretend anymore. I'll just show my cards!"

Zhen Jiecheng grinned and glanced around.
"You are welcome to speak up, but whether you listen or not is up to me!"

“Be sure to pay attention to the time and place of speaking.”

"Because once we're on the set, everyone has to listen to me!"

"On the set, there can only be one person's voice!"

"Senior~" Jing Tian raised his hand.

"Speak!" "Um, you scolded yourself." Jing Tian replied weakly, "I scolded myself."

Zhen Jiecheng: ()
He glared at Dacongming and forced himself to smile boldly.
"unimportant!"

"Besides, isn't this just a way of showing off my attitude? When I get angry, I'll even scold myself. When I scold you, won't you just listen to me?"

"Senior, why are you scolding me? I'm here to help. Not only do I not want a salary, I'm also paying tuition." As he said this, he glanced at Bao Dexi, Tao Jing, and Cheng Yin, then hugged Bao Dexi's arm, "Right, teacher?"

"Oh, yes, yes! Tiantian is right!" Old Bao said happily.

Zhen Jiecheng: ￣へ￣

He turned around, too lazy to even glance at the master and disciple.

Pick up the loud speaker and turn it up to maximum volume.

"Take office, Hengdian!"

"set off!"

As usual, we went to the Anti-Japanese Martyrs Cemetery to worship and burn incense.

Considering the subject matter of this film, which is named "No Return", there couldn't be a more appropriate opening ceremony than this!
After turning on the camera, I immediately returned to the set and started shooting.

Coincidentally, although this movie had to be shot strictly according to the timeline, the scenes at the beginning were relatively easy, which just happened to be in line with the normal process of asking for a good omen after the smooth shooting.

Ma Yuan and Deng Chao had already practiced this many times.

After getting familiar with the location before filming, I felt full of confidence.

When the "action" sound comes on, get into the state immediately. There's no point in passing it smoothly!
"Crack!"

No matter how simple a scene is, it will never be simple as long as it is linked to a long shot.

Lines, expressions, movements, including but not limited to photography and many other aspects.

Just a tiny mistake in the process and you have to start all over again!
Deng Chao was ready to be scolded, while Ma Yuan lowered his head, waiting for the baptism of "fuck you".

Unexpectedly, Zhen Jiecheng just waved his hand calmly.

"Hurry up and continue."

"All units, prepare, action."

Second shot!
Zhen Jiecheng held a loud speaker and sat in front of the monitor.

The images on the monitor overlap with the images constructed in my mind.

Ma Yuan easily handles the role of "carefree". Just look at Zheng Tong in "The Second Generation of Romance" to know that the poor temperament of the Beijing kid just matches the character setting of the protagonist at the beginning.

Not to mention Deng Chao, as long as he simply restrains his nature and makes some modifications, he can achieve the effect of acting naturally!
But even so,

"Crack!"

This time it wasn't the two of them who made the mistake.

Li Pingbin raised his hand awkwardly, first glanced at Bao Dexi cautiously, then looked at Zhen Jiecheng embarrassedly.
"Bad situation!"

"mine!"

The atmosphere on the set became increasingly tense.

Qin Lan watched from the side and felt the air pressure was very low and he couldn't breathe.

So I pressed the bulging granary, patted and stroked it, but it still didn't relieve the symptoms.

How many times has this happened?
Seven or eight times?

Is this what it means to make a movie? Is this what it means to be a great director?
It's only the first day and it's already like this?

After looking at the monitor, Zhen Jiecheng had a stern face and said nothing, which was completely different from his usual cheerful appearance when calling herself "Sister Qin"!

An invisible aura enveloped the entire set, and that indescribable authority was something Qin Lan had never seen before.

Even when filming the Qiong Yao drama, the scene when Qiong Yao arrived on the set was far inferior.

"Sister Qin, what's wrong with you?" Jing Tian asked in a low voice.

"It's okay! I'm just a little..." Qin Lan hesitated, then spoke, "Nervous."

"Is it because the senior clicked it eight times?"

"Yeah!" Qin Lan nodded.

"Don't worry, it's only eight takes, that's normal!" Jing Tian replied calmly, "I heard from Teacher Li that when senior and director Jiang Wen were filming Let the Bullets Fly, they took seven full days to shoot a long shot and burned 100,000 feet of film. How can this be better?"

"Coco, this is only the first act, only the first day."

"Oh, right. Today is the first day of filming," Jing Tian frowned. "It's a little abnormal to say that."

"No! Our play is not an ordinary movie!"

"Sister Qin, look, senior, my master, and Teacher Ji, Senior Tao, and Teacher Li Li are all normal, aren't their expressions?"

You call this normal?

Qin Lan glanced at the direction of the monitor again, and just then Zhen Jiecheng stood up with a loud speaker.

"Crack!"

Qin Lan trembled.

"Time has passed! The natural light has changed!"

"We won't shoot today. We'll continue tomorrow at the same time as today."

"Tian Tian!"

"Hey~here!" Jing Tian responded quickly.

"Continue rehearsing with the actors!"

"okay!"

Bad start!

Zhen Jiecheng had anticipated this situation long ago and was mentally prepared.

No matter how much preparation you do in the early stages, you still need to familiarize yourself with the film and get used to the routine when you get to the set.

It does not mean that rehearsals are useless, but the effect of rehearsals will accelerate the process of familiarity and achieve the effect of accumulating strength for a breakthrough.

Li Pingbin and Pau Tak-hei are already quite old, and a lot of handheld shooting would put a huge burden on them.

So Zhen Jiecheng used everything he could, including slings, rails, and even electric vehicles.

This was the case with the previous film "1917", where the electric bike was modified, the camera was fixed, and the follow-up shots were completed while riding the bike.

He waved to Li Pingbin,
"Old Li, don't feel any psychological burden."

"Although it clicked three times today because of your mistake."

“Although if you hadn’t made any mistakes those three times, maybe this first long shot would have been possible.”

“Although if the first long shot is successfully shot, it will bring a good start and give everyone more confidence.”

"but!"

"Everyone understands you, and I understand you too."

"Everything is difficult at the beginning, especially since we are shooting it in one take! No one has ever filmed it before, we are pioneers!"

"I believe you, there will be no problem. You are Li Pingbin, the winner of two Best Cinematography trophies in Cannes and Venice!"

After a pause, he pointed in the direction of Bao Dexi.
"How about I go talk to Lao Bao and ask him to comfort you and cheer you up?"

"You two are in the same industry, so you have more in common, don't you think?"

Hearing this, Li Pingbin gasped and glared at Zhen Jiecheng with gritted teeth.
"No need!"

"I'm just getting used to it today, just wait and see tomorrow!"

　Today in the group, I was praised by a reader dad. I have been scolded every day for such a long time. This is the first time I was praised. I was very touched.

　　Tomorrow is Saturday, more updates.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)