Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 288 Zhang Zifeng's acting skills, Jingyi is here

Lin Li was completely unaware of what was happening in the Magic City. He was now obsessed with filming and could not extricate himself.

The next morning, filming continued.

After yesterday, the actors were completely convinced by director Lin Li. They were all focused and devoted 100% to the filming.

Naturally, it is very efficient.

Just like the goal Lin Li set for himself, he wanted to finish filming this movie within a month.

Today's filming location is on a section of Zhongshan 4th Road. It is here that Xiaobei's promise to Chen Nian is finally fulfilled on this vibrant path. He can finally take off his hoodie and protect his girl in an upright manner.

"You protect the world, and I protect you."

This is Xiaobei's promise to Chen Nian, and it is also the core throughout the entire movie.

"Card!"

"Hou Minghao, put away that smile on your face. I asked you to look at me, not to show me your expression. Do you understand?"

Lin Li, who was standing behind the monitor, raised the intercom in his hand, unable to conceal his helplessness in his tone.

"Yes, director!"

Hou Minghao nodded repeatedly to show that he understood.

The staff and actors watching around are already used to it. From the current perspective, Zhang Zifeng's performance is much more stable than Hou Minghao's.

"continue!"

"Long shot, frame both of them."

"Better Days 109 scenes, one take, two takes, action!"

"Okay, let's go!"

"The cameraman gives me a close-up, and Hou Minghao gives me the eyes."

"Okay, turn the camera to the yellow horn tree next to it. Yes, just like that, keep it still!"

"Okay, this one passes!"

As Lin Li's voice fell, Hou Minghao and Zhang Zifeng both let out a breath, and then walked towards Lin Li together.

This was the last scene of this plot, and they also wanted to see the effect of the filming just now.

"Director Lin, what does it mean that the shot stayed on this branch for so long at the end?"

Hou Minghao asked curiously as he watched Lin Li replay the scene on the monitor.

Zhou Ye and others who were watching nearby also came over, waiting for Lin Li's answer.

Lin Li adjusted the brim of his baseball cap, glanced at the crowd, and raised his eyebrows.

"Want to know?"

"Of course, please let Director Lin explain."

Hou Minghao responded positively.

Lin Li turned his gaze back to the monitor, adjusted the shot to the yellow horn tree, and began to explain to everyone.

"Look at this yellow horn tree. Half of its roots are exposed to the air, but they are still full of vitality, entangled together tenderly and stubbornly. Aren't they Xiaobei and Chen Nian?"

“These trees have witnessed the happy ending of our “Young You” and the tremendous changes that Zhongshan Fourth Road has undergone over the past few hundred years.”

"It deserves to be in our film, doesn't it?"

Lin Li's voice was neither hurried nor slow, and his words made all the actors on the scene nod their heads repeatedly.

Huang Jue and Wu Yue looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Not only does their director have imaginative shooting techniques, but even the blank spaces in the scenes can contain metaphors, which makes people admire him.

As two experienced veteran actors who have worked in crews of all sizes, they know only too well the scarcity of directors like Lin Li.

The two are increasingly looking forward to the completion of the film, and they have a hunch that the performance of the film will be amazing.

As for the young actors, they didn't think so much. They just felt that Director Lin was amazing, as he could come up with such a profound interpretation for a shot of a tree branch.

Zhou Ye looked at Lin Li's focused back from behind, his eyes sparkling and the admiration in his eyes almost overflowing.

Lin Li had been refreshing her perception these past two days, and she couldn't take her eyes off him.

However, what bothered her was that Lin Li was too absorbed in his work and the two of them had no chance to be alone together.

The same thing happened with last night’s midnight snack. After eating it was very late, we hurried back to the hotel and rested.

Zhou Ye pouted unhappily, thinking about how to find an opportunity to be alone with Lin Li.

In the afternoon, the transition shooting continued.

Haitangxi Tube Building, an old building from the 1970s and 1980s, is Chen Nian’s home.

The tube-shaped building is quiet and lonely. Like many old buildings in mountain cities, it seems to be something forgotten by time. Before the demolition team came, it clung to its own daily necessities.

Most of the people living here are elderly people and young people who pay cheap rent. Through the windows of the building, you can see the spires of the Sheraton Twin Towers next door.

They wanted to film the scene where Chen Nian was hiding alone at home while the debt collectors were frantically knocking on the door outside.

"Zi Feng, just squat in the corner, put on your headphones, hug your legs tightly, and show me your panic and fear."

"The body, too, is trembling slightly, you know? It shows the feeling of being helpless and in pain."

In the room, Lin Li was sitting next to the monitor and explaining the play to Zhang Zifeng who was standing in front of him.

"Okay director, I understand."

Zhang Zifeng nodded seriously, with his hands behind his back obediently.

"Well, let's go."

Lin Li nodded in satisfaction and pointed to the corner.

Zhang Zifeng's performance has been very stable since the filming began, so he is indeed very confident in her.

"Prepare for the scene!"

"The recorder is on the board."

"Youth of You" 116 scenes in one take!

"action!"

As the camera moves forward, filming begins.

On the monitor, Lin Li saw Zhang Zifeng enter the state instantly, his eyes dodging, his face panicking, his thin body tightly curled up, trembling slightly. Lin Li's eyes lit up, and he was somewhat amazed by Zhang Zifeng's performance.

There was a lot of controversy about Zhang Zifeng's acting skills after she starred in "Basic Genius".

Lin Li’s impression of her acting skills has always been limited to her weird smile in Detective Chinatown.

Stunning indeed.

But after filming for the past two days, Lin Li feels from his own perspective that Zhang Zifeng's acting skills are still very talented.

Zhang Zifeng's body shape and face shape are not suitable for playing a beauty in ancient costume. Overall, she looks a little bit stout and short. For the sake of youth, she even lost weight to achieve the effect that Lin Li wanted.

Her small breasts and round buttocks prevent her from taking on sexy roles. Her waist is not thin, her legs are not long, and even her face is not small.

The ultimate effect of these characteristics is that she is generally not asked to act in the currently popular so-called sweet ancient costume dramas.

Lin Li is not disparaging Zhang Zifeng, these are exactly her advantages, because she has perfectly avoided 80% of the bad movies on the market with her image.

Zhang Zifeng, who does not act in crappy ancient costume dramas, relies on his own aura and talent to mostly take on roles that are lifelike or realistic, and he completes the character creation relatively completely.

At this time, if Zhang Zifeng is compared with a group of young actresses who are rolling in a pile of bad movies, she naturally stands out from the crowd.

For example, if Zhou Dongyu didn’t act in a costume drama, would her acting skills be well received among actresses of this age?
Another example is Guan Xiaotong. Before she played in costume idol dramas, most of the modern background roles she played were well received.

When an actor who is rarely criticized and often plays acceptable roles appears in the public eye, he will naturally receive a lot of praise.

After all, it's about being the tallest among short people, right?

As for Ye Zi... Lin Li glanced at Zhou Ye, who was staring at Zhang Zifeng with an admiring expression, and shook his head helplessly.

Ye Zi's acting skills are far from good, just at the level of TV dramas.

The performance in the movie can only be achieved by him by capturing it frame by frame to achieve the effect he is satisfied with.

As if she had noticed Lin Li's gaze, Zhou Ye turned her head to look at him. When she saw his eyes sweeping over her, two dimples suddenly appeared on Zhou Ye's little face, and her slender eyebrows curved, revealing a bright smile.

Samoyed Benye!
Lin Li could only grin at her to keep her in a good mood.

Let the happy puppy continue to be happy.

Around three o'clock, we moved to Nanqiao Middle School. During the break, Shang Wei came over to remind us that someone was visiting the set.

"Who is it? Why didn't you contact me in advance?"

Lin Li raised his head from the monitor and asked curiously.

"From the Wind Dog crew, Eddie Peng and Zhang Jingyi are together."

"Huh? The two leading actors are coming over?"

"Yes."

"Let them in."

Lin Li gave an order, sat back straight, and turned to look at Zhou Ye who was chatting with Zhang Zifeng not far away.

I had been so immersed in the filming these past two days that I had forgotten about it. Speaking of the video he posted last time, Jingyi should have been very concerned about it.

Ye Zi, it's time for you to play your role!
"Hello everyone, thank you for your hard work!"

"Haozi! I'm coming!"

"Peng Peng, why are you here? You didn't even say hello before you came."

"Hehe, I just wanted to give you a surprise, haha!"

"Just don't be frightened!"

"How can that be possible! Come on, share the coffee you brought with you to warm yourself up."

"Where's Director Lin?"

"Director Lin is inside."

"okay."

Amid the noise, Peng Yuchang's familiar voice came clearly. Lin Li pinched his neck helplessly and leaned back in his seat waiting for them to come over.

This kid is so lively wherever he goes.

He guessed that it was Jingyi who dragged him here, and with Peng Peng around, it wouldn't feel awkward at all.

“Director Lin! Hahahaha! I miss you so much!”

"As the saying goes, a day without seeing you feels like three autumns. I haven't seen you for so long, I don't even know how many autumns have passed!"

Accompanied by an exaggerated laugh, Eddie Peng walked in hurriedly. Behind him, Zhang Jingyi pursed her lips slightly, and followed him closely while trying to hold back her laughter.

The staff at the door were already distributing the coffee and fruit they brought, and from a distance it looked like they had brought quite a bit.

As the two men got closer, Zhou Ye and Zhang Zifeng also looked over. When Zhou Ye saw the slender figure behind Peng Yuchang, he subconsciously narrowed his eyes.

Zhang Jingyi! Why is she here?

"I don't miss you. You're making my head hurt."

"Now that the two of you leading actors are here, are you guys going to stop filming?"

Lin Li looked at the two people approaching and asked curiously.

"How could that be possible? We have almost finished filming our scenes. We specially rushed the progress yesterday, and today we will mainly film Zhang Yaqin and Liang Jingkang's scenes. Isn't this because we wanted to come and see my beloved Director Lin?"

Eddie Peng quickly explained, while not forgetting to flatter the boss.

"You are really smart, kid."

"Jingyi, long time no see."

Lin Li first responded to Peng Yuchang, then stood up and looked at Zhang Jingyi beside him, greeting her with a smile.

"Long time no see, Director Lin."

Zhang Jingyi put her hands obediently in front of her, raised her eyes and looked at Lin Li, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, with clear and bright eyes and a faint smile.

Her long hair was parted on both sides like a waterfall, pure and natural, forming a sharp contrast with her fair skin, giving off a sense of purity.

Familiar conversations, familiar people, and familiar eyes.

A knowing smile appeared in the eyes of both of them at the same time.

Long time no see, means I miss you very much.

(End of this chapter)