A few days later, Xu Ke called and asked Xiao Ran to play the role of a revolutionary in "Dao Ma Dan". Xiao Ran did not refuse this time, which was by no means a bad thing for him. According to Xu Ke: "You have a good appearance.
, it would be a waste not to act!"
Xiao Ran just smiled disapprovingly. Naturally, he was very aware of Xinyi City's habit of doing things by himself. Except for Shi Nansheng, the other six of the seven giants had acted in many films and even starred in them. So, let
It's really not a strange thing for the screenwriter to participate in the performance.
The next day, Xiao Ran was called to the company by Xu Ke. Also present were Ye Qianwen, Lin Qingxia, Zhong Chuhong, and the leading actor Zhang Guoqiang. He was stunned for a moment, and then he understood what Xu Ke meant.
This is something that must be done before filming. The director must let the actors know what they are doing, and the actors must also come up with a rough outline for their performance. Xiao Ran is now not only a screenwriter, but also an actor, so this is naturally a must
attended.
In fact, the revolutionary party he plays has little room for performance. Even if there is, it is difficult for him, the junior brother, to perform well. Of course, Xiao Ran does not want to imitate Wu Zhenyu's neurotic acting skills and the styles of other superb actors.
, but even fools know that if a revolutionary party is very neurotic, it will definitely be a very funny thing.
After Xu Ke explained what he needed the actors to do, he asked the other four people one after another, and finally looked at Xiao Ran: "A Ran, what do you think? Don't mess up your debut!"
Screwed up? Xiao Ran burst into laughter, is this possible? He has seen countless acting skills and styles, and it is no problem to imitate just one of them. However, imitation is obviously not the way out, and this character is obviously not what he imagined.
So "characterful".
So, he could only make his own judgment in a very formal way: "I think this role originally required nervousness and caution, but after thinking about it carefully, it would be too formal to act like this!"
These words obviously surprised others, and Xu Ke couldn't hide his surprise and asked: "Then what do you mean now?"
"I think nervousness doesn't need to be too deep. What's important is a kind of..." Xiao Ran was speechless, and after thinking for a long time, he added: "A very free and easy attitude!"
Xu Ke pondered for a moment and finally made his own judgment: "No, this will conflict with my ideas. Let's do it according to the original setting!"
Xiao Ran is not disappointed. This film is not a romance film in the first place. Although it has a light-hearted style, it has a heavy feeling of family and country. If he acted like a playboy, it would be called a bad film!
A few days later, a group of actors and behind-the-scenes staff arrived at the Shaw Brothers studio. New Art City actually had a relationship with Shaw Brothers, which surprised Xiao Ran for a while. After thinking about it, Du Qifeng could be loaned out to direct.
Tube, he suddenly realized.
After worshiping God and everyone getting familiar with each other, Xu Ke distributed the script to several leading actors. Since today was the start of filming, all the actors were here, which was a lot more convenient. As for Xiao Ran, this guy was both the leading actor and the lead actor.
He actually enjoys his job as a screenwriter. The only thing he regrets is that the screenwriter of this film was originally a very talented Du Guowei, but now he has been squeezed out.
Looking at the familiar scene, Xiao Ran felt extremely ridiculous. He was just a bystander, and he never thought that he would have the opportunity to participate. However, if he thought about it carefully, this might also be his opportunity.
Xiao Ran is actually not particularly interested in acting. It is not so much his interest as it is that he is fulfilling his dream in his youth. Of course, now that he has encountered the current opportunity, he has no reason to let it go. According to his thoughts
, now that I have started to be an actor, I have to get a prize and move it home no matter what.
The makeup artist put on Xiao Ran's makeup and put on his costume. He looked like a decent revolutionary. Of course, Xiao Ran knew what kind of person he was. This so-called dressing room was more like a casual one.
After pulling up the small tent and leaving the dressing room, he saw Ye Qianwen, Zhong Chuhong and Lin Qingxia who were also put on makeup.
No one could deny that the sight of these three people standing together was like a fairy descending to earth, making people unable to take their eyes off it. Of course, Xiao Ran knew that many celebrities looked completely different after taking off their makeup, but he had to admit that
It was something that only appeared in the late 1990s. Actors before that were all about real materials, not just packaging.
Originally, the people on this day were very complete, but in order to accommodate the schedule, this day they directly skipped the plot and filmed the scenes shared by the three women. Xiao Ran was not surprised by this, if the coordinator could not even arrange the shooting schedule properly.
, then you simply don’t deserve this salary.
It must be mentioned here that the main creators such as directors, starring actors, and screenwriters basically get paid, while less important things are paid daily and hourly wages. Therefore, there were movies in the early 1990s.
People run around several times a day like crazy. According to them, they are not working, but robbing money.
Xiao Ran also noticed that there were reporters outside the venue taking pictures of three beautiful heroines. Unfortunately, no one paid attention to his serious male protagonist, which made him complain about the women.
The unchanging rule is that women are more popular than men.
The first scene was an indoor scene, not Xiao Ran's. However, the scene was enough to make him salivate. Because what he saw outside the camera range was a thrilling scene - three gorgeous beauties wearing beautiful clothes.
Drinking and laughing by the fireplace, the white skin exposed outside the dress can make people look stupid.
He had seen this scene on the screen. It was a scene where the three women were drinking in the general's mansion. However, seeing it on the screen and actually seeing it were completely different things. This beautiful scene was even profound.
It was so deep in his mind that he could hardly forget the stunning beauty this scene brought him.
Just as he was looking at the venue obsessively, he suddenly saw Lin Qingxia's smile, which was as beautiful as the moment when peonies bloom, which made Xiao Ran's heart numb. However, he soon felt embarrassed because Lin Qingxia
He laughed uncontrollably and said: "Aran, the way you stare at us is scary, but it's also funny!"
Before he finished speaking, other people in the room turned their heads and stared at him, with sympathy and understanding in their eyes. It seemed that they had all been fascinated by it, but they had much more experience, so naturally they were not.
He always makes a fool of himself.
Xu Ke's serious face melted away like ice, and he quickly shouted with a smile: "CUT! Aran, don't tease them! Come again!"
Xiao Ran was unjustly accused. He had teased three beauties before, but he was teased by them instead. He shook his head helplessly, and walked to the edge of the moving car track and looked at the performance area. This time, it was done once.
, there is no NG situation.
However, Xu Ke is obviously not a character who is easily satisfied. The scene was filmed a few more times before it was over. There were traces of Xiao Ran in the next scene. First, the staff moved the photography equipment to another scene.
, the photographers all set up their machines.
Xiao Ran noticed that the main light in the scene just now was gone, and approached Xu Ke, only to hear Xu Ke say to the art director Wei Qixin: "I think this scene has a restrained comedy effect, and it also has a unique character.
Some of them are embarrassing, so you go and coordinate!"
The main task of the art director is to be responsible for the set design, and to coordinate the overall visual style in terms of photography and lighting, which is a very important position in film production. There are three art directors in this film, and they are all quite high-level masters. Otherwise,
Old Monster Xu couldn't stand it either.
Mr. Xu once again told the director of photography Pan Hengsheng his idea. Pan Hengsheng and Wei Qixin got together to discuss it, and then gave instructions to other crew members. In less than a while, for example, between the condenser and the reflector,
All the equipment is in place.
Mr. Xu picked up the microphone and asked loudly to other staff: "Are the cameras, lights, actors... all ready?"
Every time he called one, someone agreed. Xiao Ran was a little excited, and his face turned slightly flushed. This was his first time acting. No, it should be his first time participating in a movie. Speaking of
Acting, everyone is acting in life.
"OK! No one else has left the performance area. The actors have all taken their places. Ah Ran, come in quickly!" Old Monster Xu took the microphone and shouted loudly for several times. Seeing that everyone was ready, he shouted: "ACTION
!”
Xiao Ran, Ye Qianwen and others got in through the window. Three women and two men were crowded on the same bed. Everyone looked drowsy. The scene was not long, only one minute. But
Just this minute, it took half an hour to shoot before and after.
In the first scene where Xiao Ran appeared, Xu Ke obviously did not hold the idea of a one-time event. In fact, Xiao Ran's performance was indeed very embarrassing. Not only did he not show the same behavior as when he was forced to sleep on the same bed by three women,
This kind of trepidation is actually an intoxicating and whimsical look.
He really couldn't blame him, because this damn bed was so narrow, and the fragrance of the three beauties made him feel like he was among flowers. For this reason, Xiao Ran fainted and showed an expression that he shouldn't have.
, Fortunately, Xu Ke knew what the first time was like, so he didn't lose his temper.
Although Xiao Ran didn't blush, he still felt quite ashamed of his determination. Lin Qingxia smiled meaningfully: "Aran, you have to master this mentality problem, but don't worry, this is my first time acting.
It’s just as bad as ever!”
"That's right, the first time you act is always like this." Ye Qianwen also smiled and comforted Xiao Ran: "Actually, acting is not difficult. You can definitely do it if you act well!"
With their guidance, Xiao Ran quickly got over the tense moments and gradually began to learn how to act. Although he had never studied acting, he had watched so many movie stars' superb acting skills. If he couldn't even do this, then what would he do?
It's really fitting that he should seek death.
Xiao Ran thinks that Lin Qingxia and the others are right. Acting is indeed not difficult. What is difficult is how to act well. What is even more difficult is how to perform one's own style, just like Wu Zhenyu and Liu Qingyun.
*****
Novel title——Wei Jiahui
Real name——Wei Jiahui
Occupation: Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Wei Jiahui is the master of Yau Nai Hai and Yau Tat Chi. His TV series "Intolerance" is a classic learning material for Hong Kong screenwriters. He is the well-deserved first screenwriter in Hong Kong. His nickname is Wei Zu, which means he is the ancestor of screenwriters. As long as
With his golden finger guidance, even a rotten piece of wood can become a first-class screenwriter. At the same time, he is also a director with a very unique personality and style, and is the absolutely indispensable behind-the-scenes commander of Galaxy Image.
Works: Film director "The Birth of a Prefix", "Peace Hotel", "Big Brother". TV works: "Intolerance", "Big Era" and countless other classics