Chapter 267 Hidden Figures
I have experienced this before while filming "Friends". From nine to five, this is the normal working environment in Hollywood.
The film crew is no exception. Maybe the work schedule may be unstable due to the shooting of special scenes, such as shooting night scenes or early morning scenes, etc.; but overall, the working time is eight hours But it is relatively fixed and has detailed provisions in the contract.
So, are there exceptions?
Of course.
Some independent crews, some shooting locations that can only be used during special periods of time, and some situations where you need to work overtime after some unexpected circumstances.
And so on and so forth.
But overall, eight hours of work is the norm, and the larger the crew, the more so, otherwise the crew may get into trouble -
More than one union may protest , Actors Guild, Directors Guild, Photographers Guild, Sound Effects Guild, etc.
Actually, the crew themselves were not willing.
A very important and very practical reason is: the situation does not allow it.
Take "Spider-Man" as an example. They chose to shoot on location in New York. Each scene required a filming permit. The filming permit issued by the City Hall has detailed regulations, including time, location, etc. Information, once the time is exceeded, the crew must leave, regardless of whether filming is completed.
If the shooting is not completed and needs to be retaken, you need to apply for a new shooting permit.
Because of this, major Hollywood film companies often prefer studio shooting, because the situation is controllable and is not disturbed by the natural environment, urban environment, and unexpected factors, ensuring that the crew can proceed according to the shooting plan.
At the same time, when choosing cities for on-site shooting, Hollywood film companies often like Atlanta or Toronto, because these cities have introduced relevant favorable policies, which not only reduce taxes, but are also willing to provide convenience and green light for the crew to shoot.
New York?
Not so friendly.
But what’s interesting is that there are still countless crews who apply to shoot on location in New York every year.
The same goes for Los Angeles.
Today, the filming of the "Spider-Man" crew in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art ended early, but the crew had no way to advance the subsequent scenes, because the subsequent scenes also have reserved locations and times, and they can only wait until tomorrow To be able to start, the crew must start shooting as planned.
The filming here is over, so let’s call it a day.
What's more, after all, who doesn't like to get off work?
"Hard work!"
"You performed well today, and you can have a good rest tonight."
Amidst the noise and laughter, Anson returned to the actor's trailer, Prepare to remove makeup and change clothes——
This is the crew's shared RV.
Anson's current level is not enough to have his own exclusive RV, but the crew is different.
The "Spider-Man" crew was filming around New York and needed to put on makeup and change clothes at any time, so the crew prepared three RVs. Like gypsies, they wandered and traveled all the way. Everything could be done in the RVs. , if you feel tired, you can also take a nap in the RV.
In addition, RVs also have the most important function: confidentiality.
Protect the actors away from the paparazzi and keep some modeling secrets as much as possible. Although it is not so strict, the RV is at least a relatively private space, blocking out the disturbing sight of the outside world, like a mobile secret room. Generally, it acts as a safe haven.
After the work was all over, Anson entered the RV, opened the small refrigerator, took out a bottle of mineral water, and drank it.
Gudu. Gudu.
Pour it all into his stomach in one breath. Anson held an empty bottle and stood quietly, slightly dazed, feeling the cold air dissipate, letting all the stuffy heat, tension, and excitement go away. As you relax bit by bit, all the thoughts in your brain calm down.
He needs a little breathing space to completely clear his mind.
So.
Just standing there, thinking nothing, my mind went blank. Without warning, my mouth began to secrete saliva, and I suddenly wanted to eat potato chips.
For no reason, I just want to eat it. Creak.
In the silence and peace, a trivial sound broke the balance, interrupted Anson's thoughts, and instantly dragged Anson into reality. He reflexively looked towards the source of the sound. But the focus of his eyes was still broken, and he looked slightly confused. After searching for a while, he couldn't find anything.
Subconsciously, Anson stretched his ears, trying to catch the trace with hearing, but there was only silence in the air——
Hurrah.
A roar of an engine lingered on the street corner not far away, reminding me that this was the center of New York, and it was normal for some noise to occur.
Maybe, it’s just some noise; maybe, it’s just an illusion.
Anson had some suspicions. Maybe he just consumed too much today, was tired and sleepy, and had sensitive nerves, which led to some wrong judgments.
Creak. Creaking.
The sound came again. This time, Anson did not lose focus and captured it accurately. He woke up instantly and stayed alert. Could it be a mouse?
After careful judgment, Anson immediately denied his guess. The sound was more like friction, or the sound of a wooden board under pressure.
Anson was not afraid or panicked, but took the initiative to walk towards the source of the sound——
As a time traveler, I have experienced such magical things and faced nature again. Unexplainable phenomena give me more peace of mind.
Maybe, he should ask the staff to come over; maybe, he should open the RV door, but he didn't.
Not only was he not there, but he also showed some curiosity and inquiry, and boldly approached slowly.
Creak.
The sound came again, like sonar, helping Anson complete the triangulation and determine the direction. One hundred percent, there was something else in the RV.
That corner is clearly the wardrobe of the RV.
It is said to be a wardrobe, but the space is limited, so the crew will not use the wardrobe. All the costumes are in another RV and hung on the gantry; the wardrobe in front of you is used as a toolbox to place some miscellaneous items. animals, it wouldn’t seem so strange if mice made their homes in them.
One step, another step.
Anson gradually approached.
The trivial sound seemed to enter the pipes of the RV and scattered above the head, like rolling stones, and his scalp felt numb.
This...
Looked down at the "weapon" in his hand, an empty plastic bottle. It was very good and very deterrent, but after looking around, it didn't look very good either. Instead, Anson raised the corners of his mouth slightly, adjusted his gestures, held the empty plastic bottle tightly, and assumed a Wing Chun stance.
Although he is not a martial arts master and cannot use an empty plastic bottle to exert the power of Thor's hammer, he still has no problem pretending to bluff.
Hold it tightly, as if it were really Thor's hammer.
One step, another step.
Seeing that Anson was about to open the closet door, he never expected that the closet door would be opened first, and a black and round body hit the closet wall with a muffled sound, but Anson didn't have time yet. Looking at it, the black hole of blood has already rushed towards my face——
Crack.
Not a monster, but more than a monster, it's a flash.
Click, click, click, the operation was as fierce as a tiger, and the lights and sounds were released.
(End of this chapter)