Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 151 New Skill: Director's Will. (Subscribe)
In fact, Chen Cheng had thought about modifying some imperfections in the script before.

However, the highest position Chen Cheng held in the crew at that time was first assistant director.

Above the first assistant director is the director, and above the director is the producer.

The producer is almost at the same level as the director.

It is difficult for a first deputy director to get through if he wants to make changes here and there.

In addition, Chen Cheng respects the script very much. As long as there are no major problems, Chen Cheng will not consider making any changes.

But it's different now.

You take the lead at this time.

Even though he's the co-assistant director now.

But Chen Kexin is just a producer, he is not really responsible for the filming.

Although Chen Desen is above him, Chen Desen has not been in good shape recently and he is also quite Buddhist.

In fact, this film was produced by Chen Cheng.

Since it is responsible.

Even if Chen Cheng was not the chief director, he wanted to make this film even better.

of course.

Although Chen Cheng had this idea, he still discussed it with the screenwriter.

Anyway.

If we talk about the person who knows the script best, it’s no one other than the screenwriter.

Also.

This is also a respect for the screenwriter.

Communication was smooth.

Chen Cheng suggested improving the plot of the script a little bit, and the three screenwriters of October Siege all nodded.

And they also put forward opinions that are almost the same as Chen Cheng's.

In fact, they had thought about changing it before.

But the script had been finalized, and since the director didn't say anything about changing it, they didn't dare to change it, or even mention it.

Chen Cheng understood this.

The domestic film mechanism is director-centered.

The status of a screenwriter is not high.

even.

He is not as high as a slightly more famous actor.

The editor can revise the film again and again at the director's request.

But once it is confirmed, the screenwriter has no power to change it.

……

Spent a month in Shanghai.

at last.

The construction of Central Ring City is completed.

Or.

It's not really finished either.

According to Wanda’s requirements, this place is to be built into a commercial shopping center.

But now we still have to shoot the film.

After filming, Wanda will continue construction.

Because the notice was sent before.

So within a few days after Central City was built, all the actors rushed to the crew.

Including Leon Lai and Wang Xueqi.

"Teacher Li Min, it's so early, aren't you with the Mei Lanfang crew?"

"Yes, but I'm learning Peking Opera recently."

"why."

"Director Chen said that Mei Lanfang is a master of Peking Opera. Even if I don't need to reach Mei Lanfang's standards to play Mei Lanfang, I still have to know some of it. To be honest, Peking Opera is more tiring than filming a movie. I almost wanted to run away."

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng couldn't help laughing.

"Director Chen, you are laughing at me."

"No, no, it's good to learn some Peking Opera."

Chen Cheng would never say that.

It was me who told Brother Chen Kai about letting you learn Peking Opera.

But he has no control over these.

Whether Li Min learns Peking Opera or not has nothing to do with him. Anyway, he doesn’t need to learn Peking Opera in "The Besieged City".

He just needs to play the role of his down-and-out young master.

Relatively speaking.

With Leon Lai's noble character, he is quite capable of playing the role of Liu Yubai.

"Director Chen, everyone is here."

"Well, after lunch, we'll start."

Still the old rules.

Eat before filming.

Although I had already eaten the start-up meal before starting the filming.

But after all, there was a vacation of more than two months in between, which caused some troubles for many actors and delayed their film contracts.

Chen Cheng is not that kind of overbearing director.

It's not easy for everyone.

Chen Cheng could also understand the difficulties faced by actors.

"Teacher Zaidan, the first scene this afternoon is your scene."

Chen Cheng asked his assistant to call Zhen Zaidan.

Compared to before.

When he saw Chen Cheng, Zhen Zaidan was very active.

"Director Chen, you called me."

"sit."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

"Teacher Zaidan, it's like this. You are in the first shot this afternoon. This is also the first shot since the holiday for more than two months. So, you have to perform better in these scenes this afternoon."

"Director Chen, don't worry, what happened on the set will never happen again. Also, I went to see that martial artist a while ago."

"So thoughtful?"

"I was wrong before. I was being arrogant."

"Haha, it's all in the past. Teacher Zaidan, this is what I thought. I'm going to add a few more shots to your scene."

"Director Chen, do you want to give me more scenes?"

"That's it."

"Director Chen, it's really..."

"No need to thank me, I did it for our film. The character you played, Shen Chongyang, was originally a policeman of the Hong Kong government, but you were addicted to gambling. You also sold out your life, and your wife left because of you. In the end, your wife came out and hoped that you could protect someone. You agreed. In this, I think we should add a few more scenes. These scenes don't have many lines, just a few shots of Shen Chongyang meeting his daughter."

The reason for adding more scenes is to make the plot more complete.

Because this plot is actually very unreasonable.

Shen Chongyang's wife married Li Yutang.

Then Shen Chongyang's wife came back and hoped that Shen Chongyang would protect Li Yutang.

Who can bear this?

Who will accept it?
But in the end Shen Chongyang accepted it?
why?
It was because Shen Chongyang suddenly discovered that he had a daughter.

Got here.

The plot actually makes sense, but it still leaves some regrets.

and so.

Chen Cheng planned to add more tenderness to the relationship between Shen Chongyang and his daughter.

Chen Cheng let Shen Chongyang see his daughter and made her laugh.

even.

Shen Chongyang also bought a rag doll for his daughter on the street and prepared to give it to her.

But a pity.

In order to protect Li Yutang and Sun Yat-sen, Shen Chongyang stopped Yan Xiaoguo for a few minutes at the cost of his own life.

Also.

Chen Cheng also planned to take a few more photos of Shen Chongyang having dinner with his wife and daughter, as well as family reunions.

This is certainly not true.

This was the scene in Shen Chongyang's mind when he was dying.

How much he wanted to be reunited with his wife, how much he wanted to have a complete family with his daughter and wife...

Chen Cheng told Zhen Zaidan about the following scenes.

Zhen Zaidan burst into tears as he read the script.

"Thank you Director Chen, I will definitely play the role of Shen Chongyang well."

"I believe you too."

Chen Cheng nodded.

……

of course.

It's not just Shen Chongyang.

In the newly revised script, Chen Cheng gave a fuller interpretation of other characters.

This is not to add drama to these characters.

Reality.

"The Besieged City in October" is actually a movie with a more mainstream theme.

In general, mainstream movies tend to be rather high-end and even out of touch with reality.

But in "The Siege of the City in October", most of his stories are about small people.

Like Shen Chongyang, Fang Hong, Wang Fuming, and Deng Sidi... they are all ordinary people who cannot be more ordinary.

Chen Cheng believes that this is also the most touching and down-to-earth part of "The Siege of the City in October".

Why down to earth.

It’s because of these little people.

Only the little people are more down to earth.

Only small characters can resonate with the audience.

As Wang Fuming said before he died, he said loudly, my name is Wang Fuming.

What a simple sentence.

But what does this mean?
represents.

During the revolution at that time, there must have been countless revolutionaries whose names were not remembered.

Another example is Deng Sidi. He was just a rickshaw driver.

He could have chosen not to take part in the protection operation.

but.

The boss had done him a favor, and the Li family had done him a favor, so he stood up.

Of course there is also Li Chongguang.

Li Chongguang is the son of Li Yutang, and his family is very well off.

Even if he was born in troubled times, as long as he did not join the revolution, he could still live a very good life.

but.

He still participated.

why?
Because he firmly supported the Three People's Revolution.

of course.

Chen Cheng also added a role for Li Chongguang here.

Why he is determined.

The Three Principles of the People are too lofty.

If you want to speak, speak something down to earth.

Just like the conversation between the revolutionary Chen Shaobai and his students, why some people are called emperors, while others are born to be slaves.

Chen Cheng added a paragraph to Li Chongyang, letting him see with his own eyes that some people were born to be slaves.

even.

He wasn't the only one who became a slave.

His son became a slave.

His grandson also became a slave.

Their ancestors, generation after generation, have all been slaves.

see it all.

Would you ever think about it?
With such a court and such a country, is there any hope for his salvation?
……

[System: The host's director attribute has reached 80 points, and he has comprehended the director's will.]

Just as Chen Cheng was intensely engaged, the system suddenly sent a text message.

"Director 80 attributes."

Chen Cheng was delighted.

The director attribute has finally reached 80.

According to system rules.

The director attribute of 80 points is completely different from that of 79 points.

As it is now.

As soon as Chen Cheng's attributes were upgraded by 80 points, an indescribable aura surrounded him.

More importantly.

Chen Cheng acquired a skill called [Director's Will].

Chen Cheng looked for an explanation.

[Director's Will: A super strong external manifestation of the host's own will. Effect: Under the director's will, the actor can fully understand the director's thoughts. Even under the host's director's will, the actor has a chance to enter enlightenment. ]

Seeing this skill, Chen Cheng was extremely excited.

Such skills.

It's really a killer weapon for being a director.

With such skills, will there still be actors who cannot be trained in the future?

This is not.

the next day.

Chen Cheng was the first person to apply his directorial will to Zhu Xiaohua.

Zhu Xiaohua is Chen Cheng's classmate and plays Li Yutang's son Li Chongguang.

Because of his good talent, Chen Cheng recruited him into the crew.

But after being recruited into the crew, Chen Cheng began to regret it.

Because he found that Zhu Xiaohua's acting talent did not appear often.

Often times it’s just average.

Just like when playing the role of Li Chongguang, Zhu Xiaohua didn't know how many NGs he had to do.

This made Chen Cheng feel a little embarrassed.

We recruited people ourselves.

The acting is so bad.

Chen Cheng had no choice but to explain the play to Zhu Xiaohua over and over again.

The effect is okay, but still a bit forced.

Chen Cheng knew.

This is mainly because Zhu Xiaohua lacks acting experience. No matter how talented one is, if he lacks experience, his talent will be used up.

This gave Chen Cheng a headache.

but.

After Chen Cheng displayed his [director's will].

The effect is amazing.

In an instant, Zhu Xiaohua entered into an epiphany.

Subsequently.

Zhu Xiaohua was like a different person, bursting with energy in every scene.

……

"Director Chen is really awesome."

"Yes, Director Chen has been working more than 16 hours a day for filming recently."

"Not only that, sometimes when I go back to rest, I see the light in his room."

The plot of the October Siege has been advancing.

As time goes by.

All the members of the crew had a growing respect for Chen Cheng.

In fact.

This admiration started when I returned from vacation and started filming.

However, at that time, it was just a rumor that Chen Cheng had signed a contract with Hollywood and became the art director of a major Hollywood production.

This made many former Hong Kong producers feel a sense of admiration.

Because they cannot reach Chen Cheng's level.

But that is just an improvement in status, not real recognition.

But during this period of filming, Chen Cheng proved his professionalism and dedication to everyone in the crew with practical actions.

of course.

It's not just these behind-the-scenes filmmakers.

For the actors in front of the camera, they can see this clearly.

Like Zhen Zaidan's side

When Zhen Zaidan took on this role, he thought the crew was attracted by his fighting skills.

In fact, he is indeed well-liked for his wonderful fighting scenes.

But soon, Zhen Zaidan had a conflict with Chen Cheng because of a beating incident on the crew.

Although Zhen Zaidan has high emotional intelligence, he knows that the director is the most important person in the crew, and then he apologizes to Chen Cheng.

But deep down, Zhen Zaidan didn't think there was anything wrong with Chen Cheng.

He just wanted to finish this movie and then leave.

even.

After filming the movie, he could still curse Chen Cheng in the media.

but.

Under Chen Cheng's later guidance, Chen Cheng improved Zhen Zaidan's literary acting skills to several levels.

Even when Zhen Zaidan himself watched the replay later, he still couldn't believe it.

How come my acting skills are so awesome?

How come it suddenly broke out in this scene.

of course.

Chen Cheng would not say that this was his own will as a director.

But Chen Cheng didn't say anything.

How could Zhen Zaidan not understand that this was Chen Cheng's leadership ability.

Just like Xie Tingfeng's side.

During the previous audition, Xie Tingfeng did not accept Chen Cheng's suggestion to put on ugly makeup.

Although I finally accepted it.

But I accepted it reluctantly.

But in the scene where Chen Cheng directed Deng Sidi, Xie Tingfeng truly felt the charm of the role of Deng Sidi.

He no longer cared whether he looked ugly or handsome and devoted himself to the plot.

Play till the end.

Even Chen Kexin gave Xie Tingfeng a thumbs up and said, "I thought you were an idol star before, but now it seems that you are a talented person."

……

"Chen Cheng, you must be tired."

"I can say I'm tired, but I also can say I'm not tired. I don't feel that tired either."

"Haha, you're getting into the zone."

Looking at Chen Cheng's appearance, Chen Kexin was very satisfied.

Before this, he was actually a little worried that Chen Cheng would not be able to hold on.

After all, it was the first time that Chen Cheng was given full responsibility.

Now let’s see.

I think too much.

Not only did Chen Cheng withstand the pressure, he also gained the respect of all members of the group.

Whether behind the scenes or in front of the scenes.

Whenever I talk about Chen Cheng, I admire him from the bottom of my heart.

"Thank you Director Chen for giving me the opportunity."

Chen Cheng took a sip of water.

Although he is a co-director, he now treats the show completely as his own.

He also devoted himself to it.

"You are always so humble."

“Opportunities are always given to those who are prepared.”

Chen Kexin patted Chen Cheng on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "You know, you have a place in the film industry now."

(End of this chapter)