Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 222 The director’s will is powerful.

This gossip.

At first, it was only circulated within the crew.

Slowly after.

Later I entered the Chen Cheng Forum.

after that.

The few words "Thousand-Faced Movie Emperor Chen Cheng" seemed to have been known to the entire entertainment industry.

to this end.

Many people are still discussing it online.

"I don't think that's possible. The four words 'Thousand Faces Movie King' could just be some random gossip."

"I think so too. After all, Chen Cheng is a producer, not an actor. Of course, he has acted in plays, although he is not bad. But he is more of a director. Oh, and he is still a producer. Just think of him as a director. Can a director act? Generally speaking, a good director will act a little. However, to say that a director is better than an actor is not necessarily true."

"Yes, everyone has their own expertise. Director Chen's directing skills are good, and he can even be ranked among the best in the country. But his acting skills, although not bad, are nothing compared to those top actors."

"I understand. It's like basketball coaches and professional basketball players. Basketball coaches can play basketball, but most basketball coaches can't beat active professional basketball players."

This kind of gossip is just talk in the circle.

After everyone has talked about it, they won’t think about it too much.

After all, gossip is something like that.

You may not know what is true and what is false.

Just make everyone happy and laugh.

but.

It doesn’t matter whether Chen Cheng is a versatile actor or not.

He never thought about becoming a multi-faceted actor.

After a period of filming, Chen Cheng and Zhang Lai were in the office, reviewing the previously filmed videos.

Chen Cheng attaches great importance to some classic scenes.

"Director Zhang, these scenes were not shot well. We need to reshoot them."

Director Zhang’s level is naturally good enough.

Watching a scene where Liu Bei and Cao Cao were talking, Chen Cheng frowned: "Liu Bei's momentum is not showing here. The Liu Bei in our New Three Kingdoms cannot be so weak. In other words, he cannot show his weakness. Even if he is facing Cao Cao."

This was the tone that Chen Cheng had set before.

Liu Bei in the old version of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms always cried for no reason, which was something Chen Cheng didn't want to see.

As a hegemon during the Three Kingdoms period, if Liu Bei was weak, there would be no Shu regime.

What Chen Cheng hopes to see is a Liu Bei who is different from others.

This Liu Bei is equally domineering.

But his domineering attitude is not the same as Cao Cao's.

"I also felt that this part was not shot very well before, so I asked them to shoot it several times, but it was still the same..."

Zhang Lai also nodded.

Before the shoot.

Director Zhang Lai discussed with Chen Cheng how to film Liu Bei.

Even though the communication was good, the actor did not show such temperament.

"So, we'll have to change locations in a few days and reshoot these scenes. If this isn't shot well, Liu Bei's aura won't come through. If Liu Bei's aura doesn't come through, then the entire character will be ruined. No, this ruination won't just ruin Liu Bei, it will ruin all the actors in the Shu group."

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were three kingdoms in the world.

The three monarchs all have their own dominance.

It is precisely because of the unique charm of the three overlords that they can attract so many talents and use them.

Compared with these three overlords.

The other princes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty were all defeated by others because each of them had a very big disadvantage.

For example, Yuan Shao had so many generals and counselors under his command, but he was indecisive.

Yuan Shu was even more stupid. He thought that everyone in the world would obey him after he got the imperial seal.

Liu Biao originally had good cards, but he did not have lofty ambitions and wasted a lot of opportunities.

Sun Jian had great ambitions, but he was unprepared and made a series of strategic mistakes.

At last.

Among the Three Kingdoms, only Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan... were the real overlords of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

So we have to shoot a new Three Kingdoms.

These three characters must be filmed well.

If the three roles are not established well, their tripartite group will not be stable.

"Row."

Zhang Lai also nodded.

After a while, Zhang Lai said, "Director Chen, how about you shoot these scenes tomorrow?"

"I?"

Fearing that Chen Cheng might misunderstand, Zhang Lai said, "Director Chen, I don't mean anything else. Logically, you are the producer, and you don't need to be responsible for filming. However, we all have a common goal, which is to make the New Three Kingdoms a good one. Director Chen, many of your ideas and concepts are above ours. To be honest, although I am much older than you, I admire you very much. You will be sitting in front of the monitor in person for these scenes tomorrow, and I also want to learn from you."

Zhang Lai said this sincerely.

"Director Zhang, you are too modest. In that case, I won't be polite."

I thought about it.

Although Chen Cheng is a producer, he often respects the director more.

After all, the director is responsible for the filming tasks on the set.

The producer has more power than the director.

But most of the time, I won’t interfere too much on the set.

But since Zhang Lai said so, it would be unreasonable for Chen Cheng to refuse again.

……

"Everyone, please be alert today. Director Chen will be directing the show himself."

"Ah, isn't Director Chen the producer? How come he's directing it himself?"

"Although Director Chen is the producer, he was a director before. As for why he left the show, it is said that Director Chen and Director Zhang discussed it all night last night and found that there were a few places that were not filmed well. Director Chen was very dissatisfied and left the show himself."

"Damn, will the drama in the next few days be of high standard?"

"Yes, so we have to be in good spirits. If we don't shoot well and upset Director Chen, we will be in big trouble."

I don't know who broke the news.

The next day, the crew was in a serious mood.

The actors who had to reshoot the scene were also a little nervous.

The first scene mainly focused on the plot of Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage.

The main actor here is Zhuge Liang.

"Lu Yi, your part will be in a while. I talked to Director Zhang yesterday, and your scenes weren't shot very well. Director Chen said they need to be reshot, so you take a break, and it will be your turn soon."

Zhang Lai gave instructions to Lu Yi on the set.

Lu Yi nodded.

Half an hour later, the story of Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage officially began.

Everyone knows this plot.

It is said that Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu wanted to invite Zhuge Kongming to come out of seclusion.

But the first two times he went, Zhuge Kongming ignored the three people.

It was not until the third time that Zhuge Kongming saw the sincerity of the three men and agreed to come out of seclusion.

"Okay, get ready in all aspects."

"start."

As soon as the clapperboard sounded, the show of the day began.

This scene has been filmed before.

Although Lu Yi was a little nervous when he first got the news.

But after all, the filming had been going on for a while, so Lu Yi just adjusted his state and then began his performance.

It should be said.

Lu Yi felt that today's scene was better than the previous ones.

On the one hand, the shooting is smoother.

On the other hand, Lu Yi felt that after shooting for a few minutes, he felt very natural and there was no pressure.

But this is just Lu Yi’s feeling.

Although everyone performed well in this scene, Chen Cheng was still not satisfied: "No, reshoot."

talking.

Chen Cheng also asked assistant director Wu Jingyuan to say to Lu Yi: "Lu Yi, the Zhuge Liang you play is a man of almost demonic intelligence. Your image cannot only show your cleverness, but also your overall view and the transcendent image of having the world under control."

Done.

This scene was re-shot.

Just a pity.

Although Lu Yi's shot was better than the previous one under Chen Cheng's guidance, it still did not meet Chen Cheng's requirements.

But Chen Cheng was not in a hurry.

Directing actors is a difficult task.

Not to mention, this is a relatively important shot.

Some actors can understand it after just a few words, but some cannot.

"Lu Yi, if you don't feel much about the situation where the world is in my hands, then think about Mr. Shuijing Sima Hui."

Chen Cheng asked his assistant to go over.

There is a more vivid metaphor, Lu Yi seems to have found a hint of feeling.

This next version is much better than the original one.

But this is not enough.

Chen Cheng personally walked to the set and said: "When I say Mr. Shuijing, I don't mean that you should really imitate Mr. Shuijing. Zhuge Liang also has his own characteristics. Can you recite the Longzhong Plan by heart?"

"meeting."

"Okay, recite it first."

in one breath.

Lu Yi recited the Longzhong Plan to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng nodded, and then said: "Recite it again, recite it slowly, don't recite it so fast."

Lu Yi recited it again according to Chen Cheng's request.

Chen Cheng nodded again: "Recite it again."

Lu Yi recited it again.

Such a breath.

Lu Yi recited it three times.

After the first two times, Lu Yi didn’t feel much.

After reciting the Longzhong Strategy for the third time, Lu Yi said, "Director Chen, I think I have found some feeling." "That's good. Let's start."

There was another clapping sound.

This time.

Zhuge Liang, played by Lu Yi, met Chen Cheng's requirements.

……

"so fast."

I had originally prepared that these scenes would be difficult.

But I didn't expect it.

Chen Cheng only gave a few pointers and Lu Yi performed so well.

At the same time, this scene was finished so quickly.

Wu Jingyuan was also extremely surprised.

"Director Zhang, you are a veteran, what do you think of this scene?"

Also as a director.

But the more he was a director, the more Wu Jingyuan knew Chen Cheng's directing skills.

Just like just now.

If it was Wu Jingyuan who came instead, his efforts would be completely useless.

It’s not that his understanding of Zhuge Liang is not as good as Chen Cheng’s.

Wu Jingyuan and Chen Cheng have the same understanding of Zhuge Liang.

In addition, before filming began, Chen Cheng held a meeting with a group of directors.

The understanding of the actors and the direction of the entire drama... have all been discussed.

But even so.

Wu Jingyuan also asked himself, he couldn't do what Chen Cheng had just done.

"Haha, I'm here to study today too."

Zhang Lai waved his hand and said.

Wu Jingyuan continued to ask, "Director Zhang, don't be so secretive. We have been working together for such a long time, you can't be so stingy."

Since Wu Jingyuan had said so, Zhang Lai knew that if he said nothing, it would be too disrespectful to him.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Lai said, "Have you noticed that Director Chen has a very strong will when directing?"

"Director's will?"

Wu Jingyuan was a little confused: "What is the director's will?"

"I'm not so sure either."

Zhang Lai said: "I have discussed this with many people. Someone said that when a director's level reaches a certain level, something mysterious like the director's will will emerge. Once this director's will appears, the actors will soon be influenced by his will and get into the play."

"So mysterious?"

"It's a little mysterious. But it's not too mysterious. I've seen it in other directors before."

"Which director?"

"Zhang Yimou."

"Zhang Yimou."

Wu Jingyuan's eyes felt hot.

……

The director's will is a very mysterious thing.

No one can see or touch it.

But Chen Cheng's directing continued.

Lu Yi's scenes were quickly completed in the morning.

in the afternoon.

It is the role of Liu Bei and Cao Cao.

This scene is also very important.

The plot roughly goes like this: when Liu Bei and his two brothers first arrived at the meeting of eighteen princes, all the princes looked down on Liu Bei.

Only Cao Cao thought that Liu Bei was a talented person, so there was this conversation between Liu Bei and Cao Cao in the thatched cottage.

Although this conversation is not as influential as the one between Cao Cao and Liu Bei discussing heroes over plum wine.

But Chen Cheng believes that this passage best reflects Liu Bei's temperament.

"Teacher Yu, please rehearse your scenes with Teacher Jianbin. This scene is very important."

Before the performance began, Chen Cheng did not give much guidance and let them act on their own.

Finished the play.

Chen Cheng prepared to start filming.

The first shot is finished.

Chen Cheng took a look.

Still the same as before.

Chen Jianbin, who plays Cao Cao, doesn't have too many problems.

Because Cao Cao himself is a rather domineering character.

Chen Jianbin, who plays Cao Cao, often only needs to show his domineering side.

of course.

Cao Cao is not just domineering.

But the key point is that in this scene, Chen Cheng was mainly looking at Liu Bei.

Because Liu Bei has no power now and is still in the grassroots stage.

But just because it was still a grassroots stage, Chen Cheng wanted Liu Bei to show his dominance even more.

Because of this, Liu Bei's characteristics can be better reflected.

But obviously, Yu Hewei has not been able to show it for the time being.

After thinking about it, Chen Cheng called Yu Hewei over.

"Teacher Yu, what do you think was Liu Bei's advantage in being able to survive among so many princes and eventually become one of the hegemons of the Three Kingdoms?"

"I think there are many aspects. One is that he is a relative of the Han Dynasty. Although this may seem unimportant, it is actually very important. Another aspect is his unique personality charm. Another aspect is that he knows how to respect the wise and humble and absorb talents from all sides."

"What if we only talk about one of the most important reasons?"

"This……"

Yu Hewei didn't know what to say for a moment.

For Liu Bei.

He actually studied it for a long time.

He asked himself if he was already very familiar with Liu Bei.

but.

He was somewhat unable to answer Chen Cheng's question.

According to the standard answer.

That is.

A person's success is achieved under the influence of various conditions and factors.

Just giving one reason doesn't seem perfect.

But Chen Cheng knew better.

Filming is not about telling history, nor is it about doing research.

You have to make the audience notice you and let everyone see a different Liu Bei.

Then you have to show a characteristic that surpasses others in front of the TV camera.

If you can do this, that... a lot of advantages, in the end no one will remember you.

In the previous version, everyone thought that Liu Bei was always crying, but in fact, this is also a feature.

At least.

You know, Liu Bei was always crying, which left a deep impression on people.

"The answer lies in one word: benevolence."

side said.

Chen Cheng took out a pen and paper and wrote a big word "Ren" on the note paper.

"Teacher Yu, please recall Liu Bei's experience carefully. Don't worry about whether this word ren is really tenable. At least, Liu Bei needs this word ren to establish his reputation. He also needs this banner to make a group of people attached to him."

Chen Cheng finished speaking.

He let Yu Hewei rest for 20 minutes.

"Benevolence".

lounge.

Looking at the word "Ren" in his hand, Yu Hewei kept thinking about Chen Cheng's words in his mind.

He felt as if there was a mysterious voice pouring into his mind.

20 minutes later, Yu Hewei walked out refreshed.

"Director Chen, we can start filming now."

"Teacher Yu, are you ready?"

"Ah."

Yu Hewei nodded heavily.

Chen Cheng was a little excited and said loudly: "Prepare in all aspects."

Start with one sound.

This scene happened again.

Subsequently.

you will see.

In that thatched hut, the two overlords of the late Eastern Han Dynasty had a deep conversation.

Liu Bei: The Dong thief in the capital is in chaos, the nine provinces are at war, the officials and the people are all in dire straits, the Han Dynasty has been declining for four hundred years. As a member of the Liu clan, how can I face the spirit of the late emperor in heaven? It is so painful, so painful, it is unbearable!
Cao Cao: "I am different from you. On one hand, I feel pain, but on the other hand, I feel joy."

Liu Bei: "May I ask where Lord Cao's happiness comes from?
Cao Cao: The 500-year Xia dynasty ended with the Shang dynasty, and the 500-year Shang dynasty ended with the Zhou dynasty. The Zhou dynasty lasted for 300 years before the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. At that time, the world was in chaos, which led to the emergence of many heroes. It can be seen that the rise and fall of a country depends on God's will. If there were no chaos, how could there be heroes? Please imagine that if it was a peaceful and prosperous era, you would only be a weaver and shoe seller. I am just a lieutenant. It is precisely because of this chaos that you and I can create this unparalleled fame.

Liu Bei: It seems that Cao Gong was born for these troubled times.

Cao Cao: It is unfortunate to be born in a chaotic world, but if we can turn chaos into order, wouldn't it be a blessing in disguise? May I ask what is your ambition for this meeting, Brother Xuande?

Liu Bei: Although I am not talented, I want to take the rise and fall of the world as my own responsibility. I want to eliminate the thieves and stabilize the country, and revive the Han Dynasty. The root cause of the chaos in the world is first of all the confusion of people's hearts. Therefore, if you want to stabilize the world, you must first win the hearts of the people. And the essence of people's hearts is to follow the way of heaven, practice benevolence and righteousness, and maintain loyalty and filial piety.

Liu Bei: Forgive me for being blunt, but rather than hating Dong Zhuo, it would be better to say that they were jealous of him. So they hastily raised their armies and hastily formed alliances. Their intention was to seize a piece of territory and expand their own power while the world was in tatters. They did not want to save the world, but to seize the world and divide it up while the world was in chaos. That is why I believe that the root cause of the chaos in the world is first of all the confusion of people's hearts...!!!
The performance ends here.

Everyone at the scene applauded unanimously.

In their eyes, they saw the emergence of Liu Bei who was no less powerful than Cao Cao.

At this time, Chen Cheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

he knows.

He captured a Liu Bei who was as domineering as Cao Cao.

(End of this chapter)