Chapter 634: Actively cooperate
"Butterfly Effect", shooting officially started——
Smoother than expected.
McGee and Eric, two novice directors who were screenwriters, are crossing the river by feeling the stones.
They are not complete laymen without any ideas about movies. During the long period of repeatedly revising the script and waiting for the opportunity, the two of them have conceived the picture more than once and built a movie world in their minds. Transform your words into real images.
From imagination to practice, there is still some distance, they just need some time and some patience, that's all.
Explore while shooting.
Research while collaborating.
Slowly getting on the right track.
The most important and valuable thing is that Mikey and Eric also know how valuable actors are. Anson has won their respect and trust in return, and they are also willing to give actors more room to perform——< br>
Not much, a little is enough.
The first scene got off to a good start, giving McGee and Eric more confidence, and setting a successful example for subsequent collaborations.
Little by little, little by little, the two directors also figured out some tricks.
For example, right in front of you.
Ahead, three actors led by Anson are rehearsing their moves, demonstrating the movements and emotional context of the entire scene to ensure the accuracy of the performance.
Anson, Heath, and Rachel had shot this scene six times, except for NG's four times. The two shootings ended successfully. The two directors, McGee and Eric, had no objections. They thought it had passed, but The three actors disagreed and always thought it was not smooth enough.
Actually, this is the key scene they discussed before -
Tommy came to find trouble and lost his mind because Rachel defended Evan, so he hurt Evan. The killer was ready to die together, but he angered Evan, causing him to become so angry that he failed during his counterattack.
From the perspective of the framework and context, they have completed the sorting out. The mental journey and state changes of the three characters have formed a perfect loop. Through continuous adjustments and adjustments through performances, the filming was finally completed smoothly.
At least two successes.
So, what's missing?
“Don’t look at me, I don’t know either.”
Eric didn’t understand at all and could only look at McGee for help; but obviously, this time McGee didn’t either. Understand, innocence written all over his face.
Eric couldn't help but muttered beside him.
McGee ignored Eric and remained highly focused.
He believed that Anson would not act blindly. If Anson persisted, there must be a reason for Anson; moreover, he noticed one thing:
He has always been loyal to the character, and he believed that the camera should be used to Showing the plot, such as character relationships or dramatic conflicts, etc., is his background as a screenwriter and a major advantage of him as a director. He does not want to change his true nature casually.
After all, if you can't even walk steadily and you fantasize about flying high, you will end up with a bruised face, bruises, or even broken bones.
But now, he realized that the camera can also be used to capture the state -
To explain in detail, it is very complicated, but McGee found a simple way, the camera just follows Anson , when the light and shadow lock on Anson, they can naturally capture the details that are lacking in the script, perfectly fill in the gaps in the conversion of text into images, and form a picture.
To be more precise, not only Anson, but also Heath and Rachel.
McGee knows that he is not professional enough. He does not know what shot scheduling and picture composition, and he seems to lack such talent in his brain; but he knows that as long as he pays attention to the actor's state changes, it is enough.
So, McGee is observing to ensure that he will not miss the point.
Then.
"Eric..."
"Eric!"
"Get ready."
McGee noticed that Anson and the others had ended their conversation and called their partner repeatedly.
“This time, pay attention to the eyes and keep the camera smooth. Wherever their eyes look, the camera will follow them to ensure that the entire tension is full.”
Eric:...< br>
In Eric's view, the actors' performances and plot interpretation were already perfect, and there was no need to continue to waste energy on it; even if the filming continued, there would be no major changes anyway.
So much so that Eric was a little casual.
McGee knew immediately that Eric was lazy, so he kicked the leg of Eric's stool. "Eric!"
"Ah!"
"Cheer up."
"...%@%#&$."
Not knowing what Eric said, McGee looked up and faced Anson. eyes, showed a smile, and made an OK gesture.
"No problem, are you ready?"
McGee cleared his throat, lowered his voice, and said quickly to the right.
"Eric, we are worried that the actors will not work hard, and we are worried that the crew will not cooperate. Before the filming of the movie started, we imagined countless terrible possibilities; now we are simply living in the most perfect imagination, and we have the opportunity to create a real movie. Brilliant work.”
Eric took a deep breath and did not respond directly to McGee’s words.
"I'm awake. I'm awake!"
McGee:...
One second, two seconds, the entire crew is ready——
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Undivided attention.
As Mikey said, originally the crew members were a little lazy and worried.
From all indications, this may be just a small project that won’t make a splash. It’s not clear whether having Anson in charge is a good thing or a bad thing; therefore, this is a quick buck, they just keep doing things and then turn around. Just forget it and refuse to admit that it has anything to do with the movie.
Anyway, there are hundreds of such projects in Hollywood every year.
However, the actual situation completely subverted imagination.
Anson's concentration and commitment made the filming process full of fun. Not only Anson, but other actors also showed their enthusiasm. Different positions and majors seemed to have found a space to show off their skills. Before he realized it, he was already 100% Investment——
Exerting unimaginable effort and energy.
Maybe, they should be more active.
Maybe teamwork can really create some chemical reactions?
Maybe, "The Butterfly Effect" won't be the work they refuse to acknowledge.
Quietly, a possibility began to emerge, then took root, and with a change of mentality bit by bit, things were quietly different.
Sometimes, work is just work; but sometimes it is not, work can also be a kind of struggle and immersion full of enthusiasm and passion.
The scene being filmed in front of me is a typical example.
People couldn't help but become curious about what Anson, Heath, and Rachel were looking for.
Lights, in place.
Sound, in place.
Camera, get in position.
Everything is ready.
"...Seventh time, start shooting."
At night, everything is quiet.
Evan was escorting Caleb back to the dormitory, and both of them were a little tired.
Originally, everything was a good thing, and they finally found the long-lost happiness and happiness; but Tommy violently destroyed Evan's car, and signs of uneasiness breed again.
Evan is worried that the tragedy of the past will happen again, but Keller doesn’t understand Evan at all, because the shadows described by Evan have never happened. Looking at the panicked Evan, Keller also becomes nervous. .
Somewhat tired. Somewhat confusing.
What's worse, there is some overdraft.
"...Tonight, I want to be alone."
Keller said she wanted to be quiet.
(End of this chapter)