After dealing with the reporters, Xiao Yunhai carried out a simple opening ceremony. Amidst the crackling sounds of firecrackers, Xiao Yunhai suddenly lifted the red cloth covering the camera and shouted, "iPartment, start filming!"
"Start filming!"
Everyone followed suit and shouted excitedly.
Especially those students who were filming for the first time. Their faces were flushed and they were extremely excited.
The first scene of filming was Xiao Yunhai's character, Zeng Xiaoxian, helping Hu Yifei carry the fish tank. However, the elevator had just been painted and the fish tank could not be carried in.
In order to be able to paint the elevator, Zhang Xiang argued with the property management for a long time. In the end, he gave them some money before they agreed.
"Zhao Ke, do you remember everything I told you? You must pay attention to your positioning. Everything else, just act as you normally do. "
Zhao Ke said, "Brother Xiao, don't worry. I'll be fine."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and asked Wang Wei, "Is everyone ready?"
Wang Wei said, "All the teams are ready."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Very good. Come and take a look at the surveillance camera. "
"No problem." Wang Wei walked to the surveillance camera and sat down. When he saw that Zhao Ke and Xiao Yunhai were ready, he shouted, "Everyone, take your positions. Action!"
Zhao Ke carried a bag and walked in front, looking back at Xiao Yunhai from time to time.
Xiao Yunhai carried a fish tank that was several meters long and walked with difficulty at the back.
After turning a corner, Zhao Ke waved his hands and said, "I told you. It's just a few steps. We'll be there after taking a turn."
"Cut."
Zhao Ke had a problem with the first sentence.
Wang Wei said, "Zhao Ke, your movements just now were too mechanical. Your lines were also a little stiff."
Xiao Yunhai walked over to take a look, nodded, and said, "Other than that, there's also a problem with your walking posture. You're taking a walk, not a catwalk. Be more casual and don't be too formal. When you go out with others, walk however you want. "
Zhao Ke blushed and said, "Sorry, I was a little nervous just now."
Xiao Yunhai clapped his hands and shouted to the newcomers, "This is basically your first time acting, so it's inevitable that you're nervous. Everyone's eyes are focused on you. Those with low mental fortitude might even freeze up. "
"You have to know that everyone knows each other. If you were in an unfamiliar production team, you would be surrounded by scrutinizing eyes. Once you made a mistake in your acting, they would immediately mock and ridicule you. Their words would be as unpleasant as they could be. If they can make you break down, they will be even happier because they will have the possibility of being promoted when your position is empty. At that time, the pressure on you will be countless times greater than it is now. "
"The reason why I'm telling you all this is to tell you all that you must learn how to control yourself and how to relax. Don't panic just because the director yells cut. Don't mess up and act worse and worse. No director would like such an actor. "
"We understand, Director Xiao."
"I won't disappoint you."
Everyone was very grateful for Xiao Yunhai's teaching.
Although many of them had never been to a film set before, they all knew that the directors wouldn't tell them about the scene like this.
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said to Zhao Ke, "Is it okay?"
Zhao Ke said, "There won't be a problem this time."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Well, let's do it again. Don't have any pressure. Just act as you are."
On the second time, Zhao Ke was obviously much better. Her walking posture was very relaxed and her expression was comfortable. She looked back at Xiao Yunhai from time to time.
When they turned the corner, Zhao Ke shrugged and waved her hands, saying, "I told you. It's just a few steps."
Wang Wei saw Zhao Ke's performance and was happy in his heart, "Very good."
Xiao Yunhai was holding a big fish tank. He gritted his teeth and dragged it forward step by step with difficulty. His face was very tired.
Hearing Zhao Ke's words, Xiao Yunhai said breathlessly, "Goddess is in the mood to walk with the fish tank, but why drag me?"
As he said that, Xiao Yunhai showed an expression that he couldn't hold on anymore. When he finally saw the elevator, Xiao Yunhai quickly put the fish tank on the ground and relaxed.
"It's too realistic."
Wang Wei saw Xiao Yunhai's performance. From the lines to the expressions to the movements, it was all highly unified. There was no flaw at all.
If he didn't know that this was a movie, he might not be able to help but go forward and help.
"Did you see that? Senior Xiao's acting is so good. It's like moving clouds and flowing water."
"That's right. His every move seems to be able to speak. He perfectly expressed the character's current state."
"Let's see if Zhao Ke can take it."
Zhao Ke seemed to be infected by Xiao Yunhai. Her whole person quickly entered the character's situation.
She rolled her eyes and put on an unreasonable look, saying, "Who told you not to speak up for me just now?"
Xiao Yunhai put his hands on his waist and took a deep breath, saying, "The boss has already waived the shipping fee. What else do you want me to say?"
Zhao Ke's eyes widened and she muttered, "This boss, he said that he would charge, but suddenly he didn't. He's simply not keeping his word."
Xiao Yunhai had an extremely shocked expression as he shouted: "Niang niang, you've shattered my logic all over the ground."
Zhao Ke spread her hands and said with conviction, "Maybe the boss is fooling me. What if the goods are delivered and he charges? What should I do? "
When Xiao Yunhai heard that, he gave her a thumbs up and said in admiration, "You have such foresight and such a sense of crisis. Hehehe. "
When he said that, his face suddenly changed and he said, "But there's still no logic."
Zhao Ke also felt that something was wrong, so she pointed at Xiao Yunhai and scolded, "Are you done? Isn't it just carrying a small fish tank? Do you have to go so far? "
When Xiao Yunhai heard that, he pointed at the fish tank and said with a face full of grief and anger, "Small fish tank? This is even bigger than the stone that the Pharaohs used to build the pyramids. "
"Cut."
"This scene is done. Senior Xiao, come over and take a look. Do you think it's done?"
Xiao Yunhai walked over and looked from beginning to end. He said with satisfaction, "Very good. Zhao Ke, remember the feeling just now and act like this in the future. "
When Zhao Ke heard that the scene was done, she was very happy and said, "I understand."
"Zhao Ke, you're amazing."
"How did you act just now? It felt so real, almost like you usually act."
Zhao Ke said, "I acted like I usually do. It's just that I added some richer expressions. "
Zhao Mengjie, who acted as Lin Wanyu, said, "Is this what the books say, art comes from life, but it's more important than life?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's right. We often hear the term 'acting as yourself'. What is acting as yourself? It doesn't mean acting like you usually do in front of the camera. It means that you have to maintain your own personality while doing some artistic embellishments. "
"Alright, Zhao Ke, let's continue."
The two of them continued filming smoothly. After just an hour, they completed the task.
Xiao Yunhai asked Zhao Zhen, who had just come over, "How's the preparation of the apartment?"
Zhao Zhen said, "Everything is OK. The cameras have been set up and the actors have rehearsed twice. There's definitely no problem."
As he had two assistant directors, Xiao Yunhai rented two sets of filming equipment to speed up the process. Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen were in charge of one set each.
"Very good." Xiao Yunhai said to Wang Wei, who was sitting beside the monitor, "Wang Wei, go set up the next scene and explain the scene to the corresponding actors."
Wang Wei said, "Alright."
Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Zhen went straight to the rented apartment.
With Zhao Zhen and Wang Wei's help, Xiao Yunhai felt extremely comfortable.
Both of their standards were not low to begin with. The scenes of iPartment did not require much changes.
As such, as long as there were no problems with the actors' performances, the filming speed would definitely be very fast.
In just ten days, iPartment was already halfway through filming. If it were not for the newcomers' lack of experience and being repeatedly stuck a few days ago, they would probably have finished filming by now.
Zhao Zhen and Wang Wei also learned a lot from Xiao Yunhai. In particular, Xiao Yunhai's coordination and planning skills were very admirable to the two of them.
In just a few days, he tied all the departments of the crew into a rope. His heart was in one place, his strength was in one place, and his heart was in one place. He commanded them as if they were his arms.
Under Xiao Yunhai's guidance, the newcomers' acting skills also improved rapidly. When they started filming, they could basically complete it within three takes.
The makeup, lighting, sound, photography, stage management, and other departments were also very supportive. They were like a car with full horsepower, rushing forward crazily.
In eighteen days, iPartment was completed.
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