Chapter 15: Move the Camera

Due to the reduction in the number of people, the effect of the second walk is much better.

There is no clutter, and the picture in the shot has become smoother, and the most important thing is that after there are fewer people participating in the performance, the image of the actors is more vivid and plump.

Seeing such a change, Tang Feng showed a satisfied smile, and at the same time thought of more in his heart.

He remembers a senior once telling him, "If you want to make a good movie, you must pay attention to the visual language of the film." ”

"Movies are not home videos, they are not documentaries, so how you use your lens to tell a great story is the most important thing."

Tang Feng had never been a director before, and he only saw this movie as a stepping stone before filming began. But now his mentality has changed, and he feels that this is a whetstone, and what he has experienced is a kind of training for him.

Although the name of "Wan Jin Tang" sounds good and seems to be omnipotent, in fact, except for his profession, everything else is just a glimpse of the door.

It would be fine if it was just a temporary help, but now that he is really leading a movie, it seems a little insufficient.

He can no longer take it for granted to shoot by feeling, he must study every shot carefully like a real director, and shoot every shot in a down-to-earth manner!

Just like this shootout scene, he could have shot with a long lens after walking through the scene, and the effect of the four cameras following the whole process would not be much worse.

But in order to achieve the desired effect, Tang Feng decided to split the set of shots into several sub-shots, each shot in what he thought was the best presentation, and then edited them together.

"Since you're shooting an action scene, let the camera move first!"

Fortunately, although he has never practiced, he has also studied this aspect seriously for a while, and soon has the latest shooting plan.

"This time, we're going to break down this set of shots, first shooting the scene where the drug dealers come in, and Wilton you're shooting the main frame from the front."

"William, Charlie and Brand, the three of you are each following the three drug dealers the whole time, remember that in your camera, your target is the main character. Don't lose your focus, have a close-up of your face and a close-up of your movements. ”

Wilton first understood his intentions and thought to himself, "Do you want to shoot sports shots?" Well, this is what a director should look like, it seems that this little guy is growing up quite fast. ”

"If I can keep this attitude, then maybe I can really work with him."

Although the other three didn't understand very well, they also did exactly what Tang Feng asked. Compared to Wilton, they are a bit like the gap between ashes fans and ordinary enthusiasts, Wilton can quickly understand Tang Feng's intentions and know what he is going to do, and the three of them can not understand but can successfully complete the task.

A 35mm film can only shoot for about four minutes, and after the previous shooting has basically run out, Tang Feng asked Wilton to help everyone change the film, and he came to the monitor to watch the playback over and over again.

After watching the replay of the monitor, Tang Feng smiled and praised several actors and photographers, and also pointed out their shortcomings: "Well, the effect is not bad, you all acted well, and the shooting was also very good, but Galen would be good if you could be a little more fierce." ”

"Another important point, please are drug dealers now, are you thugs who broke into the police station, okay? Don't use those overly mechanical, habitual movements, that would look more like plainclothes cops! ”

"Charlie, did you trip over the railing when you were behind you? This shot is still a little shaky, so you should pay attention when you shoot it again. And Brand, don't move so fast when you follow the actors, otherwise it's easy to create illusions. ”

"OK, let's do one more, this time for one! The camera is ready, the actors are in! ”

So, after Anne finished reporting the game, Tang Feng shouted loudly: "Action! ”

On the monitor, Galen walked into the detention cell with a shiny black Remington shotgun, followed by two accomplices with a slight charge.

He glanced at Wilton's location and was taken aback, and scolded viciously, "Fuck! He raised the shotgun in his hand and pulled the trigger on Wilton, while his accomplices shot at Wilton.

After about five seconds, Tang Feng shouted, "Cut! ”

"Remake the half!"

The police officer who was removed has now become an assistant on the set, and immediately after receiving the order, someone put a thick inflatable cushion behind the three Galen.

Some handed the prop guns loaded with empty ammunition to the three people, and then took the bullets in their hands and quickly withdrew to the side.

This time, Tang Feng came behind Wilton, that is, in the direction of them, and admonished: "After the shooting starts, you shoot immediately, and then look at my gestures, after counting down, Galen will be the first to be shot and fall to the ground, then Wade on the left, and finally Anthony on the right." ”

β€œAction!”

With his command, the four cameras started at the same time, and the three Galen pulled the trigger again, while Tang Feng made a countdown gesture to them, and whispered in his mouth: "3"

β€œ2”

β€œ1”

"Boom!"

George, who played as a cameo in the demolitionist, pressed the button on the blaster on time, and then saw that Galen's chest first exploded with a puddle of blood, and then he stared at the big-eyed unwilling to fall on his back, and then Wade on the left also fell to the ground, and finally Anthony on the right.

β€œCut!”

β€œgoodjob!”

Tang Feng praised it, and then ordered again: "Remove the pads, take a panoramic view and a close-up of the face of the drug dealer falling to the ground!" ”

The scene was hectic again, the actors got up one after another, and the assistant quickly removed the pads.

Tang Feng personally made a cameo appearance as a stylist and makeup artist, guiding them to pose a satisfactory look, and holding a bag full of substitute plasma to touch up their makeup one by one.

Finally, the four cameras started again to capture the tragic scene, and after some tossing, the set of shots was finally completed.

With this experience, it was very handy to shoot the scene on George's side in reverse, and everyone cooperated more and more tacitly, and it only took less than 20 minutes to shoot the entire set of shots, and in this way, the scenes in the detention room were all over.

Tang Feng was very satisfied with this shooting, so he praised the actors fiercely, and also made everyone's motivation higher.

According to the original plan, as long as the scene in the detention room can be filmed tonight, the task will be completed, but how can the people who are already addicted to filming agree to shoot it together with the scene in the hall.

Tang Feng looked at the time, it was not yet three o'clock in the morning, even if it took about an hour to set up and set up the camera, the time should be enough to shoot that set of shots, so he simply agreed to their request.

However, he no longer did these things himself, and instead gave Charlie the task of setting up and setting up the cameras.

He can't do everything alone, it's time for Charlie to exercise too, after all, Charlie is the person he trusts the most.

So the group actors who were preparing to film began to rehearse, and the few people who had been killed just now became assistants on the set.

Although Charlie is not a director, everyone has long known his relationship with Tang Feng, and out of trust in Tang Feng, they are all at Charlie's mercy.

Of course, the heavy responsibility of telling the drama still has to be undertaken by Tang Feng, only he knows how to do it, so as to perform the best effect!

Since the three Galen are already heroic, it is impossible to shoot all the scenes today no matter what. The reason is simple, they don't have two identical clothes, so they can only wait for the clothes on their bodies to be washed before shooting.

And what Tang Feng wants to shoot is the scene where the killer played by George rushes out of the police station, and this time he plans to call up two cameras to follow George.

It was Wilton who controlled the camera panorama with rails, while William and Charlie shot George in close-ups one after the other, and the last one was left to change shots at any time to shoot some long and shaky shots.

It wasn't until dawn that all the shooting was over.

There were mistakes and arguments, but overall everyone was very happy with last night's shooting.

Neither Hunter nor Anne played the role, because Tang Feng had already tailored a specific role for them, which made them very happy.

Because of the heavy use of Charlie, not only did he be full of confidence, but at the same time, he could see his son in charge, and William also showed a comfortable smile.

Wilton, on the other hand, made an appointment with Tang Feng to have a serious conversation with him about cooperation.

He felt that he didn't need to watch any more sample films, Tang Feng's performance was no longer what he remembered, the kind of rookie director who was like most people who didn't have any real talent and learning, and just relied on a creative idea that he thought was very good, and shouted to make a movie.

He even saw a trace of the queen director of the eight major studios from Tang Feng's body, and he also had great expectations for this movie to be made. That's why I decided to cooperate with Tang Feng to complete this movie together.

This had nothing to do with Wilton's initial misunderstanding, although he could already be sure that Tang Feng was not what he had imagined, a member of the same organization as him.

But he saw a kind of hope here, or an opportunity, an opportunity to break into Hollywood!

What Tang Feng didn't know was that Wilton, who had been in Hollywood for half his life, also needed such an opportunity.

It's not that he's not recognized, or that he's not a success.

The most important thing is that in his heart, he always feels that a filmmaker who has not invested in making a movie cannot be regarded as a real filmmaker.

After half a lifetime of hard work, he started as an apprentice, gradually owned his own store, and later became a specialized company, and then acquired a props studio to expand new business channels.

But what has always bothered Wilton is that everyone who knows him, whether it is relatives, friends, or colleagues who have come to work with him, sees him as a dispensable marginal person who wanders around the mainstream of Hollywood.

Therefore, he has always had a wish that he can also invest in a movie to prove his existence.

Now he feels that his chance has finally come, so he wants to have a good talk with this young man who brings him hope!