The actors haven't recovered yet and are looking at each other, not knowing how to evaluate it.
"Yes, how difficult do you think it is? Just show your most natural expression and then blend into it. Treat yourself as the character you are playing. No, you are the character himself!"
Downton made a temporary guest appearance as a mentor. Fortunately, I had read some books on actors' self-cultivation in my dream, and I was finally able to explain why.
"Is this considered a performance?"
"It's just a snapshot of normal life, right?"
"But why does it feel so natural? Although it is not pleasing to the eye, it does have a deep sense of immersion!"
The actors whispered.
"Okay, everyone, get ready and do it again!"
Madeleine has the highest level of understanding. After seeing Downton's performance, she has almost grasped the essence of the movie.
This time, the little Lolita also had to go into battle and act opposite the male protagonist. Downton paid special attention to her and explained how to perform.
Ten minutes later, Madeleine called cut, "The male lead is qualified, but there is a problem with Little Walnut!"
"I feel good?"
The male protagonist spoke out. Although the little Lolita had been cramming opera performances for a while, it had not sunk into her bones yet, so the typhoon was natural, just the kind of ordinary life Downton talked about.
"What do you think?"
Madeline looked at Downton.
"I always feel that there is a lack of chemistry between them. The main highlight of this story is the relationship between Leon and Matilda. As long as it is shaped, half of the success will be achieved!"
Downton explained.
"Huh? Isn't it a battle with the villain Sheriff?"
The male protagonist was stunned, and even the other actors were stunned. Defeating the bad guys is the main line and highlight of all operas. The relationship between the male and female protagonists has always been a meal!
"Yes, the chemistry. To put it bluntly, the two of them have no tacit understanding at all. They don't have that kind of understanding. It makes people feel like they are a couple at first glance!"
Madeleine nodded fiercely. She had read the script and knew the ending, so she was even more sure that this movie would be a hit because it was a complete subversion of tradition.
"Captain, tacit understanding needs to be cultivated?"
The hero smiled bitterly.
"Maybe during the filming, that feeling will get better?"
The actors suggested trying it again and turned it on again.
Xiao Hutao was sitting on the stairs, with her feet sticking out of the railing. She was swaying casually, and then she met Leon who was walking by with a grocery bag in his arms.
Ten minutes later, Madeleine stopped again.
"No, no, although Hutao worked very hard and looked at you with a kind of intimacy, but there is no sense of seeking help or salvation at all!"
"Although I tried very hard to imagine him as Downton, his temperament is too different?"
Hu Tao is helpless, except Downton. Who has the qualifications and ability to redeem himself?
The hero spread his hands, helpless.
"Think about the first time we met, how did you feel when I picked you up on the street?"
Downton reminded, help Hu Tao enter the play.
It was also the first time for the actors to hear this, and they couldn't help but be surprised. It turned out that the two of them met like this, no wonder Xiao Hutao admired him so much.
"Why do I feel like the story of these two people is "This Killer Isn't Too Cold"?"
An emotional actress made a sudden remark that almost scared Downton to death.
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm not a lolicon!"
Downton quickly clarified that he heard that some old priests in the church liked to molest and play with boys. He did not want to wear such a title.
"Why go to all this trouble? You want me to tell Downton to just play the male lead?"
Homer interrupted suddenly.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then felt that this proposal was a good one.
"no!"
Downton simply refused, he didn't want to go on stage.
"Why not? You can perform. As for your age, makeup and magic are enough to make you in your thirties!"
Madeleine seemed to have discovered a new world, wandering around Downton, becoming more and more excited as she watched, "Your appearance is so outstanding. I have already told you that if you perform operas, you will definitely become a superstar!"
Downton wanted to refuse, but his sleeve was grabbed by a small hand. He lowered his head and saw the little Loli raising her head, looking at him pleadingly with a pair of watery eyes.
"Come on, this is also to clear your name!"
Homer urged him seriously, but he was snickering in his heart. If Downton had achieved greatness, this movie would be the "black history" of his life.
"Okay, but only this time!"
Downton was helpless and it was his own fault.
When filming resumed, even the actors discovered that when Downton appeared, Little Walnut immediately got into the mood. The tacit understanding and affection between the two people was so strong that it almost overflowed from the Divi Crystal.
As long as the two of them sit there, even if they don't say a word, they will be pleasing to the eye, like a perfect oil painting!
Little Walnut's experience is actually similar to that of the heroine Matilda. If she hadn't met Downton by chance, she would still be wandering with the green goblin.
It can be said that Downton gave Little Walnut a happy childhood!
As the filming continued, Downton and Little Walnut's performances became better and better, and Madeleine became more and more confident in defeating the Black Swan Opera Troupe. However, soon, her paranoia of pursuing perfection also began to set in, no matter the cost.
Spend a lot of money to make new costumes.
In order not to waste time, the group leader hired a total of twenty master tailors.
Divi crystals are very expensive. Even if they are advanced ones that can erase the captured images, they will be damaged after a few times. However, Madeleine consumes them as if they are free. Fortunately, there is also Homer, the things captured by the Great Grimoire.
Can be adjusted at any time without damage.
There was only one week left, so everyone was busy and busy. Not only the prop master, but also the other actors stayed up all night studying their acting skills.
Although the Northern Conference was not held every day, it was frequent enough. However, Downton excused himself because he was ill. He was a small person and was always a yes man when he went there. With his character, he had to attend.
"That guy didn't come again?"
"I heard that he is not only rehearsing the opera, but is also preparing to perform it himself!"
"Haha, no matter what, he is definitely the laughing stock. On the day of the duel, I must go and take pictures of all his ugliness!"
"Yes, he is just a commoner. He just became a duke. He dares to be so arrogant and look down on us old nobles. He must be taught a lesson!"
The more eye-catching Downton's performance is, the more the envoys dislike him. As veteran power holders, what they hate most is this kind of counterattack. If they are not suppressed, it will give the common people illusions and shake the foundation of their rule.
Royal Opera Company, Director Vitas is urging the members to rehearse.
"Captain, do you want to work so hard? That Toffee is just an opera troupe whose name I haven't even heard of. What can it do?"
The members were exhausted and couldn't help but complain.
"Even if Toffee is an inferior team on the roadside, I still want you to put in 200% of your efforts. The reason why my Black Swan is among the top three opera companies in Saint Laurent is not just because of my connections.
.And the strength of my team. If you don’t want to sweat, just get out!”
Vitas had a stern look on his face. Although he looked down on Toffee, he would never slack off in his behavior.
The members knew the leader's temper, so they immediately became silent and practiced even harder.
On Sunday, the long-awaited sunny day, Madeleine looked at the clear blue sky and immediately called for all members of the group to go to Cologne Church.
As Xiao Hutao squatted on the ground and buried the Silver Queen in the backyard of the church, Madeline held up the Divi crystal, raised the angle of view, and finally pointed it at the blue sky, and the entire shooting was completed.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the ground. These six days had really been an all-nighter of work. Fortunately, there was magic, otherwise the foundation would not be able to cover the heavy dark circles under the eyes.
"I didn't expect Xiao Hutao to be an acting genius!"
Madeleine praised.
"of course!"
The little loli snorted proudly and raised her chin.
Everyone laughed kindly.
"This movie will definitely be a hit, I swear!"
Even a few old members who have always been mature and prudent swear that this new art has conquered them in a short period of time.
There was no wrapping ceremony, Madeleine asked the team members to go to dinner, and she pulled Downton into the room to start post-production.
Editing the material and matching it with music was so much work that it was dizzying and confusing. Fortunately, Homer once again made a contribution, and because Downton had a complete story in his mind, he just edited it accordingly, which saved a lot of effort.
To complete it in such a short period of time is simply a dream.
As for the background music, Homer stores tens of thousands of years of classic music in the history of the Western Continent. You can just mix it with a few of the same style.
"The ending song doesn't work!"
After changing a dozen songs, Downton shook his head.
"Then what do you want?"
Madeleine thought it was pretty good.
Downton couldn't explain it, so he just hummed the classic interlude from "The Killer".
"great!"
Madeleine immediately ran to find the professional musicians in the troupe to compose it!
It wasn't until noon the next day that everything was done.
"Ah, finally it's done!"
After watching it for the last time, Downton stood up, raised his hands in the air, and did stretching exercises. This kind of mental work was more tiring than fighting.
Madeleine did not respond and stared blankly at the white cloth on the wall. The Divi crystal was like a projector, projecting long scrolling subtitles on it.
Opening the door, Downton saw Juliet standing outside the door. She had two dark circles under her eyes, obviously she hadn't slept all night.
"Master, do you need to prepare lunch?"
Juliet is very responsible.
"Well, let's get some drinks first!"
Downton took a breath of fresh air and asked about everyone's situation, "Where are Celes and Rosicky?"
"They are training according to your instructions, as well as Jackson and Quasimodo." Juliet hesitated for a moment, but decided to speak, "But is it useful to do anything?"
"Be prepared, I think Black Swan will definitely make things difficult for us. Besides, even if it doesn't work, we can distract them so we don't have to be sad anymore!"
Downton was worried that the movie wouldn't be able to handle Black Swan, so he prepared additional means. No matter what, even if he couldn't win this time, he would still surprise them! (To be continued...)