Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 555 I Don't Need Support Items

Often, people's strengths coexist.

Just as Kinji Fukasaku couldn't understand why Hong Kong people were so reckless in making action films, Yuen Biao couldn't understand how the Japanese dared to spend so much money to make this kind of film.

The filming took place as scheduled the following day.

Yuen Biao was initially worried, as he hadn't seen Gu Ming with him when he went out in the morning, and he didn't know how this matter would be resolved.

But when Yuen Biao arrived at the scene, all his worries vanished.

Because there were actually two peaked caps on set.

Yuen Biao leaned back instantly.

This was indeed effective. With the police chief present, even the most curious tourists dared not approach. The filming lasted all morning and most of the shots were completed. Around noon, the director in charge of this group felt that the light was too strong and it was not suitable to continue filming, so he announced that they would wrap up and switch to filming scenes in the studio today.

With current photography technology, the reliance on light is still very important for outdoor shooting.

Sunny days won't work, as they're prone to overexposure; rainy days are even worse, as water can easily damage the equipment.

The weather is only just right when it's cloudy or overcast.

Therefore, if you want to shoot all day, you can only use a studio setting.

Back at the filming location in Yokohama, Yuen Biao was about to enter when he was suddenly stopped by someone.

After gesturing wildly for a while, the two finally managed to roughly understand the meaning.

"You mean, Brother Gu is filming inside, so the studio is temporarily closed?"

Yuen Biao suddenly became interested: "What are we filming? Can I go take a look?"

He gestured with his hand for a while, and Tanaka hesitated for a long time before nodding.

If you'd like to take a look, you can!
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Unlike the outdoor scenes filmed by Yuen Biao, this episode depicts Akechi Samanosuke returning to the Sengoku period and infiltrating the Phantom Ship. However, because he arrived too late, the Phantom Ship had already taken off, so Akechi Samanosuke only had time to grab the rope and spiral upwards.

Before the Phantom Soldiers could react, he infiltrated the spaceship and, like a cutscene, went on a killing spree.

In short, this shot is a long take without any cuts, relying on a green screen and the actual large spaceship to create the corresponding effect.

Even though a layer of steel wire had been used to suspend Gu Ming, Fukasaku Kinji was still not entirely at ease.

"Let's put down two more layers of mats, no, no, put down two more!"

Gu Ming was both amused and exasperated: "Why are you making such a fuss? There won't be any problems. Just focus on filming."

"You don't understand! Hong Kong people don't care about their lives, you can't do the same!"

Fukasaku Kinji tested the steel wire and felt that the suspension was quite sturdy, then waved his hand.

This scene was being filmed in the later stages of the film's production, and it was the most important scene in the entire post-production phase. It had to be filmed perfectly.

With a click, the camera started, and Gu Ming looked up at that moment.

With the steel wire providing support, climbing became much easier. He wasn't actually wearing full armor; it was just a prop for filming, so it was still within a manageable range.

Although there was only a fishing boat in the near sea above him, Gu Ming still felt a little dizzy for a moment while looking up at the props.

Compared to such a colossal creature, humanity appears so insignificant.

He spiraled up the rope and eventually slipped into the cabin through the gun port.

There was originally supposed to be a shot of him destroying the cannon, but that will be reshot after a camera switch and won't be included in this long take.

Gu Ming, who had sneaked into the cabin, did not feel tired, but he felt that the action was not quite satisfying.

"Can you see the shooting results?"

Gu Ming looked around, but everyone just shook their heads.

He then looked at Kinji Fukasaku, who nodded solemnly.

Let's shoot it like this, the effect is pretty good!
Gu Ming clicked his tongue. None of the people around him tell the truth!

At this moment, Gu Ming only regretted that the current filming did not have the ability to view the playback at any time, otherwise he would definitely want to see how the shot was.

Looking around, Gu Ming spotted Yuan Biao by the door and walked over in a few steps.

"Brother Biao."

Yuen Biao immediately bowed and said, "No, no, no, just call me Ah Biao."

"Ah Biao, how did you feel about that shot just now? Tell me the truth."

Yuen Biao thought for a moment and then said tactfully, "It's not very good. The rope is soft, and the steel cable is fixed. The final effect is that the body is climbing unnaturally. This kind of shot definitely won't work in Hong Kong. If a stuntman can't even do this kind of shot well, he has no right to say that he can do special effects."

Hong Kong has done this kind of stunt before, and when they do it, they go even further, climbing burning ropes, and they really do it.

Gu Ming nodded slightly, but said nothing more, and returned to the director's side first.

"Director Fukasaku, I think there's something wrong with the shot just now. Let's film it again."

Kinji Fukasaku made an OK sign.

Gu Ming then stood back in his reserved spot and took a deep breath.

Just as filming was about to begin, Gu Ming suddenly raised his hand and unfastened the buckle on the wire.

Fukasaku Kinji:! ?

You, get to do what you need to do!

He wanted to cut off the camera and call someone to go up and take Gu Ming down, but Gu Ming had already climbed half a meter high, making it difficult to do anything.

"hiss……"

Kinji Fukasaku leaned closer to the camera and looked at it carefully.

Climbing such a soft rope without the aid of steel cables is extremely difficult, even for those who have received professional training, let alone for those who have not.

However, it is precisely because of this that this shot appears particularly difficult, especially since the rope is moving in the air and the gantry is moving, creating a high-speed movement effect. Under the lens, it seems that even the facial expressions of the people are flattened.

This really gives the effect of being suspended on a spaceship, a stark contrast to the earlier appearance with the steel cables.

It wasn't until Tani Akira boarded the ship that Fukasaku Kinji raised his hand, first turning off the camera, and then boarding the ship via the elevator.

The moment they met, Shinji Fukasaku threw a punch.

Gu Ming didn't dodge this time, letting Fukasaku Kinji punch him in the chest.

"You bastard, don't do this again! Always remember you're not just yourself, you're the crew's property! Don't make everyone worry about you!"

Gu Ming grinned: "I won't do it again next time."

"You want a next time?!"

"No, absolutely not!"

Shen Zuoxin did not believe it.

He's definitely lying!
Outside the cabin, Yuen Biao tried to grab the rope.

Soft ropes are even harder to grip than rope ladders, so he would absolutely not be able to do this kind of operation.

Recalling that scene, Yuen Biao couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Although Hong Kong martial arts actors are known for risking their lives while filming.

But he had never seen this scene before, not even in Hong Kong.

It was impossible for him to go back to Sanmao; his Sanmao was too big and stout to do such a thing.

Perhaps, we can only ask Jackie Chan if he's up to the task.

If Jackie Chan can't do it, I'm afraid there's no one else in Hong Kong who can!

(End of this chapter)