"A Better Tomorrow" was filmed on location, and what we filmed today was the shootout scene at Maplewood Pavilion. After Xiao Ran arrived there, he first said hello to Wu Yusen and Fa Ge, and then quietly enjoyed Qi Fa Ge's performance.
Already.
Being able to appreciate Fa Ge's acting skills at such a close distance is definitely a feast for the eyes. Unexpectedly, Xiao Ran, who originally planned to watch the show, was dragged down by Wu Yusen's words: "Aran, when you wrote this book, you were right
How was this scene conceived?”
In fact, Xu Ke told Wu Yusen that Xiao Ran recommended him to direct this film. Although he didn't know why Xiao Ran, a new screenwriter he had never met before, recommended him, he still believed that he had to seize this opportunity.
Wu Yusen's being assigned to the Taiwan branch was definitely not what he expected. In his opinion, it was no different from being sent to the army. In addition, the two films he produced and directed were uneventful, and the head office was not impressed by his move.
The performance was not very satisfactory, which made this aspiring talent feel even more depressed.
This time he was recruited back from the headquarters. When he saw the script for the first time, he knew that this was what he had always wanted. Especially when he saw a few classic lines of dialogue in the film, his heart was surging. It was simply
He said what was in his heart, how could he not be excited?
The whole world knows that Wu Yusen shot "A Better Tomorrow" with great resentment and passion. Although compared with subsequent works, the film's technique is not perfect, and the depressed mood is no longer there.
appeared. Therefore, this is the biggest reason why this film has become the most classic of Hong Kong films in the past 20 years.
Similarly, because Wu Yusen himself has always had the idea of making such a movie, and Xiao Ran's script was originally plagiarized from him, it is only natural that he now feels like a confidant to Xiao Ran. Therefore, Wu Yusen
I think it is necessary to ask the opinion of this close friend next to me.
Of course Xiao Ran didn't know what Wu Yusen was thinking, otherwise once he knew that Wu Yusen regarded him as his lifelong confidant, he would probably be so excited that he would have an immediate myocardial infarction. At this time, he looked at Wu Yusen's sincere eyes, hesitated, and then
Asked: "Director Wu, how do you plan to shoot?"
Wu Yusen gave Xiao Ran an interesting look and laughed loudly: "Just call me Asen. Your script is so detailed. Of course I will follow the script, otherwise Xu Ke wouldn't agree!"
Hesitating again, Xiao Ran thought that if Wu Yusen now had the skills to shoot "Bleeding Heroes", then "A Better Tomorrow" would definitely be able to be shot even more perfectly. In this case, why not put the icing on the cake and give a hint: "Brother Sen, look at this.
Can the scene be shown in slow motion?"
"My idea is to slow down..." Wu Yusen smiled. Now he is far from the master he was later, more like a frail young man. However, Xiao Ran quickly said something that surprised him.
A few words.
"Slow motion is a must. I want to express it in slow motion in this corridor. When the room door is opened, it will resume speed. This will create a strong visual impact!" Xiao Ran organized in his head before continuing.
Said: "I think it would be better to shoot this scene at a shooting speed of 120 frames, and then split and reorganize the actions and processes to make the rhythm change. What do you think of this?"
Wu Yusen was really dumbfounded. What kind of concept is a shooting speed of 120 frames? For the shooting of a movie, 60 frames is very difficult to control. This idea is not only bold, it is simply ridiculous.
At least in the films that Wu Yusen is aware of, there are almost no films that use this kind of high-speed shooting with success.
Of course, what Xiao Ran said was not nonsense. Shooting at a speed of 120 frames was a technique Wu Yusen often used after he mastered his skills. He just said it in advance. In fact, the normal shooting speed of the camera is 120 frames per frame.
Twenty-four seconds per second, compared to this, one can imagine what a concept one hundred and twenty is. No wonder Wu Yusen was frightened.
In Wu Yusen's exaggerated and almost admiring eyes, Xiao Ran couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, and quickly waved his hands and said: "Since you think it can't be done, then forget it!"
It's not that Xiao Ran has no confidence, but that he doesn't think there are many benefits to doing this. Anyway, the success of the film is inevitable. His suggestion is just the icing on the cake at best. Obviously, Wu Yusen is deeply impressed by Xiao Ran's suggestion.
He felt excited, at least he thought it was worth trying.
"I'm afraid it's difficult to master the speed of one hundred and twenty frames at present. I think it's better to try sixty frames, and then disassemble and reorganize the delay effect to make the movements more precise!" Wu Yusen frowned and thought for a while.
He added thoughtfully: "No, we have to add at least one 24-frame camera to shoot from multiple angles, so we can have a complete plan!"
Xiao Ran greatly admired the director in front of him who was about to become famous. The so-called drawing inferences from one example to other cases was just right here. He was indeed a master. When Wu Yusen told others about his new ideas, Xiao Ran walked up to Fa Ge.
Fa Ge is still very thin now, and the gentle and elegant atmosphere in "Shanghai Bund" still seems to be floating in Xiao Ran's mind. After exchanging a few words with Fa Ge, Xiao Ran suddenly asked: "Fa Ge, I'm very surprised why you have been doing this all these years."
Most of the films he acted in were box-office flops?"
The dismal box office performance is actually not that serious. At least Fa Ge still acted in quite high-quality high-quality literary films. Those films would have won awards today. However, for Fa Ge, this is obviously very troublesome to him.
one thing.
Whenever this point is mentioned, Zhou Runfa looks a little depressed and complains: "Who knows why, I have worked very hard, but the film is still not a hit. Now, I have been nicknamed a box office poison."
Poison at the box office? That's not necessarily the case, Fairy Hair! Xiao Ran couldn't stop snickering secretly. It didn't take long for Fa Ge to look deflated. It was absolutely rare to see him. Fairy Hair, this nickname was given to Zhou Runfa by the film producers after "A Better Tomorrow"
’s new nickname, a nickname that is sure to be a hit.
"I really like watching your movies, especially "Shanghai Bund"!" At this point, Xiao Ran suddenly changed the topic and said seriously: "However, have you ever thought about it, it is precisely because this drama is too in-depth?
The people's support has become popular. Therefore, it is difficult for you to step out of this box and take on acting roles."
"What do you mean?" Fa Ge is definitely not stupid. Xiao Ran just gave a little hint and he vaguely guessed: "Because of this series, the audience is unwilling to accept my other looks and completely different roles?"
Xiao Ran smiled softly. What he said was definitely not nonsense. In fact, "Shanghai Bund" has already stereotyped Zhou Runfa. For a real actor, the most fearful thing is undoubtedly the stereotype. In order to transform, Zhou Xingchi wants to change the impression in the audience's mind.
, and even spent several years without success. Although today's Zhou Yunfa does not have the influence of Zhou Xingchi in the future, he is definitely one of the most famous actors in Hong Kong.
To put it simply, even if he became famous for acting in TV dramas, he has already gained countless fans because of his popularity in the Chinese world. In just two years, "Shanghai" has been replayed many times in Hong Kong.
, it is not difficult to become a blockbuster star.
Now he is the most famous box office poison in Hong Kong. On the one hand, he is also one of the most popular and famous TV actors. This is simply amazing. Therefore, there can only be one reason why the audience is unwilling to accept this charming and charming person.
"Xu Wenqiang" with thousands of viewers has changed his image or acting style.
Invisibly, Fa Ge's performance route is naturally restricted. On the other hand, film producers and investors seem to have only limited their impression of Fa Ge to the image of "Xu Wenqiang", and most of them look for him to act in literary films.
.Thank God, how many literary and artistic films can do well at the box office in Hong Kong? All fools know this.
"I think I understand. To change the way of acting, this is the best opportunity!" Zhou Runfa smiled softly. His smile was indeed the most charming smile, and at the same time the most unpredictable smile: "Aran
,Thank you!"
The shooting started. The shooting was not done in one go as we imagined, but the shots were shot in groups. For example, the scene with Fa Ge in the corridor was shot in several segments. And they were shot repeatedly at various angles.
After several passes, when it comes to final editing, these shots will naturally be connected.
After working hard all day, we finally called it a day. Of course, our protagonist is not tired. He has done a good job in the preliminary work. The script is very detailed and it is difficult to encounter areas that need to be revised. Unlike others
The script was revised back and forth by the director all day long. The reason why he needed to come to this set was just because of the demands of his job. Sometimes the director still needed to seek creative advice from the screenwriter.
Now Xiao Ran's main purpose of staying on the set every day is to get to know as many people as possible behind the scenes. For example, Huang Yongheng, the photographer of "A Better Tomorrow" is a very amazing person. This person will collaborate with Wu Yusen many times in the future, and he will also often work with Du Qifeng and
Cooperating with Zhou Xingchi and others, he is one of the most outstanding photographers in Hong Kong.
After a busy day, Fa Ge warmly greeted the other staff and quickly drove to Xiao Ran's side: "Aran, I'll see you off!"
Xiao Ran did not refuse such a good thing, and asked Fa Ge where he was going. Fa Ge smiled and explained that he was going to attend the premiere of the new film "Dream Man". Xiao Ran, who vaguely felt that the title of the film was very familiar, tried to think about it.
After a long time, I finally remembered this damn video.
It turned out that he had watched this movie when he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. That movie was the only time that the two charming men and women Fa Ge and Lin Qingxia teamed up. However, Xiao Ran didn't remember the plot at all. This movie was the only one for him.
What left an impression was that it was boring, extremely boring.
Xiao Ran did not go back to Xiaoyao's home, but went to the premiere with Brother Fa. When he arrived at the premiere, he met Lin Qingxia first. Of course, Xiao Ran didn't do anything, he just hid aside and waited quietly.
After the premiere, facing Lin Qingxia who was about to leave in a hurry, Xiao Ran glanced at Fa Ge and Lin Qingxia and suggested that they go to dinner together. Lin Qingxia hesitated for a while, but agreed. They came to the restaurant together, and Xiao Ran ordered.
After finishing the dishes, he didn't do anything, he just kept looking at the two of them.
It's hard to describe how Xiao Ran feels now. Sitting next to him, the woman is stunningly beautiful and the man is unparalleledly handsome. They seem to be a perfect match. It's just a pity that these two people couldn't get together. It's a pity.
Extremely.
However, even if Xiao Ran had the idea of accommodating the two of them, there is no way to succeed. Not to mention Lin Qingxia is in a bitter love with Qin Han, even Fa Ge has been in love with her for a long time. The relationship in the entertainment industry is really complicated.
To the extreme.
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