Tsui Hark naturally wanted to use this film to capture the old Shanghai that was extremely prosperous and about to fall. In the troubled times, morality is declining, people's hearts are sinister, and everyone is showing their own apocalyptic style.

In Lu Yan's opinion, Tsui Hark does use his cynical and satirical game techniques to express fluently. At that time, he was still a little surprised, after all, "Shanghai Night" was originally set during the Anti-Japanese War. But there was no hideous person in the whole film, but more from the interpretation of the extras.

"Yan Zai, what do you think of this?" After setting up the scene in a small town in Tainan, Tsui Hark finally asked with a sigh of relief.

Lu Yan actually frowned from this time, and when he heard Tsui Hark's question, he naturally said very pertinently: "The location is filmed in this kind of small town and ancient street in Taiwan, which really doesn't have the grandeur of Shanghai!" Who would have believed that the first capital of the Far East would look like a small country town? ”

After all, Lu Yan has watched similar films before, and his display of Greater Shanghai is extremely strong. But of course, he can also understand that Hong Kong films of this period are difficult to show through location.

Hearing this, Tsui Hark also nodded thoughtfully, and sighed helplessly: "Our cost is limited, and if we want to go to the mainland to shoot, the procedure is too troublesome." The shooting cycle can't afford to wait at all. Although it will be a little bit better, we will try to photograph the flavor as much as possible. ”

Lu Yan smiled, although he was not very satisfied with the exterior scene, he still agreed with Tsui Hark's words: "It should be harmless, after all, the interior of our studio has the style of old Shanghai." In particular, the white pigeon cage apartment also reproduces the local market style. ”

In particular, Hong Kong was built with high-rise buildings. Therefore, in the old Hong Kong films, the narrowness of Hong Kong people's living space is reflected everywhere: a bucket room, using a few doors, stairwells, and elevators, can make up a lot of plots. And mainland movie fans use a figurative word to describe the small space where Hong Kong people live - "white pigeon cage". But don't underestimate these "white pigeon cages", many popular movies in the history of Hong Kong films, including horror films, police movies, action movies, fashion films, etc., were filmed in the "white pigeon cage".

So you can see that in "Infernal Affairs", the rooftop is similar to the joint of the undercover agent; The elevator became Tony Leung's burial place again...... In "Baby Plan", Jackie Chan jumped over the balcony in order to escape from the gangsters, and jumped to the ground from the air conditioner hood between the buildings one floor after another; There is also the scene of Jackie Chan and Yuan Biao playing hide and seek in the house, which simply shows the small and dense living environment in Hong Kong quite thoroughly. and in "The True Colors of Men", the scene of Nicholas Tse, Fang Zuming, and Yu Wenle jumping off the building and chasing each other is even more impactful of your visual nerves with a huge building drop.

The directors all use their own techniques to show the shooting in a small space vividly and exquisitely. For Lu Yan, it is much easier to shoot a big scene than a passionate shot in a small space.

"Hehe, Yan Zai, didn't you say that the next film will shoot a shootout! When the time comes, the 'White Pigeon Cage' fragment is indispensable. For example, the shocking and exciting scenes of running for your life in the narrow shops and the streets are more memorable than the big scene collision! "Tsui Hark is afraid that Lu Yan will imitate the confrontation of the new art city too much, so he will point out when he seizes the opportunity." The shots you took yesterday were perfect. I can finally rest assured that the next film will let you take charge of the guide tube! ”

"Yes!" Lu Yan nodded, Tsui Hark's many ingenious scenes and scenes benefited him a lot.

"Ah Quan! You go talk to the extras and make them look real. ”

There are only a few leading actors who came to Taiwan, but to shoot the big scene of Yueben's attack on Shanghai, of course, you need extras. And most of these extras are local Taiwanese residents and tourists.

When everyone heard that Hong Kong directors came here to film, they were naturally very excited.

Today's target is two sets of shots, Zhong Zhentao and Zhang Aijia meet under a bridge in the confusion, where it is so dark that they can't even see each other's faces, and in the distant background is a terrifying red light (a fire caused by a bomb). The "bridge" becomes a shelter for the two here, and it is the arrival of war that makes the two drifting little people form a close alliance.

Later, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Zhong Zhentao, who served in the army, returned to Shanghai and came to the bridge, where a group of disabled and unemployed people who lived by selling blood in turns, and the background in the distance was the prosperous scene of the brilliant lights of Shanghai, and the victims were still only the poor.

The first set of shots Tsui Hark's requirements were to have that hazy aesthetic and add a little humor.

For evening shooting, Tsui Hark is naturally very skilled. Lu Yan followed him closely, hoping to learn more skills in night shooting.

This is not only to pave the way for his own upcoming filming of "The True Color of Heroes", but also for the future.

In fact, this is not difficult for Tsui Hark, and it is even more common for the two leading actors, Zhang Aijia and Zhong Zhentao. For night shoots, the actors don't know how many roles they play in different ways and styles.

"Shhh Sister Aijia is really not bad. After the first shooting, Lu Yan stood on the side and praised it sincerely. Compared with the "man wife" who only pouts and stare at the teapot in "Best Partner", Zhang Aijia's "laughing fruit" in "Shanghai Night" comes more from the charm of her true colors, without a trace of performance.

"If you really compare her acting skills, Zhong Chuhong is indeed some distance from her." Lu Yan nodded, thinking in his heart. When he was on the set of Shaw Brothers, he watched the filming of "The Frog Prince" somewhat. Both the subject matter and the means of interpretation are not much different from the original "Flower Heart".

Especially Zhong Chuhong's performance, it really needs to be sharpened. Looking at Zhang Aijia's performance now, you can distinguish the high at a glance.

On the contrary, Zhong Zhentao's performance was very mediocre. He does have the intention of breaking into the Hong Kong film market with comedy, but unfortunately his performance is too focused on traces. It's not good or bad, but it's not a big breakthrough.

"Yan Zai, come over and see which of these two sets of shots is better!" After the filming was completed, Tsui Hark seemed to have the heart to listen to Lu Yan's opinion.

Since the filming of "Shanghai Night" began, Lu Yan has always unconsciously put forward some opinions to Tsui Hark. The original Tsui Hark was a little unimpressed, but when he really changed it slightly, the effect was indeed much better when he filmed, so he asked Lu Yan's opinion at every turn.

Lu Yan watched it for a long time in front of the switchboard and said, "Director, it's very good!" Especially Sister Aijia's performance, she has already provoked a big head. ”

After getting along for so long, Lu Yan has long figured out Tsui Hark's surname. Tsui Hark is stubborn and rarely listens to opinions. What's more, he is the director, and Lu Yan is also cautious with his premise. Most of the faults are also found in the actors.

"Huh! By the way, I heard that your grandfather and grandmother both live in Taiwan? Don't you come back this time to visit the elderly! If the shooting is fast tomorrow, I'll give you a vacation. Tsui Hark suddenly opened his mouth for no reason, paused and said: "You are wandering alone in Hong Kong, and I am also your elder." In this way, I will also buy some things tomorrow at a time and accompany you home to see the old man's house. ”

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