Chapter 4: The Protagonist
Huo Que is in a good mood today, because the protagonist's affairs are basically finalized, and they are still free. Although Brown has not explicitly agreed, Huo Que is fully sure that he will agree, because he chooses to read the script, if Brown is a smart person, then he will not refuse this script, although the script of "This Man is from Earth" is a bit different, but it is definitely a movie that can arouse strong discussion, and if the star wants to maintain his popularity for a long time, then the topic is indispensable, and Brown thinks that his acting skills are good, and the poor thing is a work that can make him famous, and "This Man is from Earth" It was his stepping stone to the second step of the ladder...... Most importantly, Brown is a very smart guy.
Sure enough, Huo Que had just taken a shower and was still wiping his hair, his mobile phone rang, and Brown's name was on the display screen, with a smile on his face, Huo Que answered the phone: "Hello, Mr. Brown, I'm waiting for your reply twenty-four hours a day, are you here to tell me good news?" β
There was a hearty laugh on the other end of the phone, and Brown said innocently, "How do I feel like I'm being eaten by you, well, I'll admit that I'm attracted to your script." β
"Then you ......" Huo Que pretended to hesitate and left half of his words.
"I decided to do your film." Brown's tone suddenly became stern, and as soon as he changed his words, he said, "But zero pay is impossible, after all, I have worked hard, so I should be paid." β
Huo Que wasn't worried that he would ask for a sky-high price, after all, he had already explained his current situation clearly enough: "But you know that I can't afford to pay you what you want." β
"Just for now." For Huo Que's straightforwardness, Brown should have been prepared: "But no one can foresee your future, I remember that there is a famous saying in Huaxia, called gold will shine, I believe that you will shine one day, and I cleverly choose to dig you before you shine, so that after the light shines, some will shine on me." β
Huo Que was silent, and he was a little moved by Brown's honesty. Who hasn't had difficulties, who hasn't had the depression of having a talent, but how many people are lucky enough to meet someone who is willing to help you for free? Huo Que met it, so he was moved.
Of course, Huo Que also knew that what moved Brown was not his sincerity, but his script, and Brown's investment this time was definitely a clever approach, because it indicated that his future road would be accompanied by Huo Que's compact pace to the top.
"You mean you'll give you your salary when I have the money?" Huo Que's sudden feeling of meeting Bole made him feel very comfortable, at this time, even if Brown proposed a salary of one million, he would not refuse, after all, it would be given later, and Huo Que dared to guarantee that his future property would never exceed this amount, and he felt that this was a friendship: "You can make a number, as long as it is not too excessive, I don't think I will refuse." β
Brown chuckled, and there was a treacherous flavor in his laughter: "My salary is not money. β
Huo Que was surprised: "What is that?" β
"The protagonist of your next movie." Brown seemed to have a plan: "Of course, I'll get you to approve of my acting skills." β
The two ends of the phone were suddenly silent again, and only the sound of "buzzing" electricity could be heard, Huo Que smiled at the corner of his mouth, and replied without hesitation: "If your acting skills can conquer me, I will promise you, if you can't conquer me, I will give you a salary." β
"It's a deal." Brown is as confident in his acting skills as Huo Que is in his own script.
"It's a deal."
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The next day, Brown brought a surprise to Huo Que again, because he was very familiar with Hollywood and knew more people, he directly found all the remaining six professors and a girl in the plot for Huo Que, and these people are all people with rich experience working as extras, and they are definitely qualified for the relative roles in "This Man is from Earth".
Of course, they are not as reasonable as Brown, and they need to be paid, but because they have not gone through the guild and are Brown's acquaintances, their salaries are not very high.
The actors have been prepared, and all that remains is to rent the equipment, under Brown's introduction, Huo Que only spent half a day to rent all the props used, after all, there are no requirements for filming locations and costumes, and the true colors are done.
It's just that for the camera, Huo Que has some requirements, in the past, film cameras were used to shoot movies, but now most movies are shot with high-definition cameras, so that there is less trouble in transferring glue, in order to achieve the best effect of the movie, Huo Que spent 3,000 US dollars to rent an HDCAM high-definition camera.
The camera used to shoot the earth version of "This Man is from Earth" is a relatively low-end kind, so this movie is not very clear when watching, which is also a big drawback of this film, since Huo Que wants to remake it, then he will definitely avoid these problems that have been discovered.
rented a villa in the suburbs, Huo Que began the filming of his first movie in this world, when Huo Que was telling them the plot and how to act, he found that this approach was a little redundant, Brown is like an old drama bone, as early as the time when Huo Que rented equipment, he carefully analyzed the play for several other actors.
But in order to achieve the best effect, Huo Que did not start filming immediately, but discussed with Brown again how to play this movie, and then unanimously decided to unify the requirements, that is, natural, yes, just like the natural conversation between two friends...... However, to see how good an actor's acting skills are, is actually to see whether he is natural when acting.
In order to save money, Huo Que also took on the role of a photographer, and for those who graduated from film school twice, photography is never a problem. Even the cinematography is definitely much better than the Earth version of "This Man is from Earth".
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Following Huo Que's order, the clapperboard started, and the scene suddenly seemed to be in the theme, all the previous love was put aside, Brown, who appeared first, was wearing an old suit and was putting things in his carriage, with a natural expression, with a slight sadness on his face, which Huo Que appreciated very much, this was an arrangement that was not in the play, but Brown added an expression by himself, but it is very reasonable to think about this expression, the protagonist John has lived here for ten years in the play, There will definitely be some reluctance to leave suddenly, and Brown's seemingly casual expression is just right to show this.
The sound of the car's engine came from far and near, and then several supporting characters also came.
And at this moment, Huo Que couldn't help but get nervous. Because he was shocked to find that the dream he wanted to fulfill until he closed his eyes in his life had finally come true.
Although several supporting roles are just extras, their acting skills make Huo Que unable to find fault, I don't know if they are friends with Brown in the first place, so they are more handy in acting, even if the smiles on their faces are so natural, if they continue to shoot in this state, this movie may really be completed in three days.
The first scene of the movie is when the protagonist says goodbye to a group of old friends next to the car, Jiang Yunfan stares at the screen, looking at the group of "reluctant" old friends, he seems to have entered the play, and it was not until the scene was over that he reacted and called to stop.
Brown looked at Huo Que with a smile on his face and said, "Director Huo, are you satisfied with this scene?" β
Huo Que nodded seriously: "Satisfied, this drama is simply tailor-made for your group of good friends." β
Brown shrugged his shoulders and said without modesty: "I also have selfish intentions in inviting them to come, after all, I have worked with all of them, and I am still good friends, and it will certainly be more effective to let a group of good friends play good friends." β
"Brown, you're really honest, if you hadn't said it yourself, I would have always thanked you for letting me play the female lead." The actor who played the female number one was also hired by Brown and was called Shiryl Surrey.
After this amusement, the whole shooting location became more lively. Looking at the group of laughing and slapping actors in front of him, Huo Que felt a sense of accomplishment, because he was the one who brought them together.