Chapter 7 "The Cage" (2)(1/2)
Qin Jue was thoughtful.
"I'll give it a try," she said.
Cen Yi stopped talking and mentioned other topics without saying much.
"When we arrived at the set, we first followed Director Jiang to walk around the location, determine the camera position and scene, the actor's position and the camera's movement position will be marked by the camera assistant. If you don't remember, you can take a look out of the corner of your eye.
"Then you go and listen to the assistant director's lecture. Remember not to stand in the performance area or in front of the camera, as this will hinder the work. Director Jiang is the director of photography in the group, and he will bring the artist and the camera to adjust the lighting.
"Director Jiang likes to use lighting. The lighting engineer and the lighting stand-in make a lot of adjustments. Sometimes the lighting will be changed on the spot. I went to see it this morning. The lighting stand-in is about the same size as you, but a little shorter. Your fighting scenes and martial arts
Every stand-in is different, and the range of some movements should be adjusted. If the camera goes out of frame when squatting or rushing forward, this set of shots will no longer be usable."
Qin Jue's face had already been covered with foundation, and the makeup artist applied another layer of unknown powder. Looking in the mirror, his face looked very young, but with some signs of weathering.
"Do you want to apply some makeup first?" The makeup artist let go of Qin Jue's face to adjust the eyeshadow color, and she took advantage of the opportunity to ask.
"Looking at Director Jiang's intention, it shouldn't be necessary." Cen Yi mused, "Director Jiang didn't want to use the classic martial arts moves in the fight scenes, such as the Oolong Column. They looked too fancy, and the pictures were nice but not good.
Real. Oh, by the way, you haven’t hung Wia before, have you?”
Qin Jue shook his head.
"Don't move yet." The makeup artist used a very light force to pull her forehead and began to shape her eyebrows and apply eye makeup.
"In movies and TV shows, when the protagonist somersaults and kicks people, or when flying over walls in costume dramas, wires are required. Wear the wire clothes first, and then put on the costume. In order to ensure smooth twitching, the wire ropes on the back and sides of the wire clothes are very special.
It's sharp, and you can scrape off a small piece of skin with just one touch. If you're trying to pull a wire, be sure to follow the instructions of the staff.
"Director Jiang's assistant Xiao Chen will accompany you. If you are injured, be sure to apply medicated oil. I think they have prepared ice cubes. If there is bleeding, you can apply ice after the filming."
"Okay." No wonder Qi Qingyuan reminded her to hire an assistant.
Then Cen Yi talked about some shooting procedures and precautions. Qin Jue is an absolute layman. It was the first time she learned that there are so many ways to shoot a movie. When she was speculating on the characters this morning, she also asked Sen Ran to compile some tutorials, but online
Most of the resources are general and mostly based on paper talk, which is far less thorough than what an experienced actor like Cen Yi can explain.
She didn't need to style her hair, and she didn't have any props, but because she had to do special effects makeup on her fingers, she still stayed in the dressing room from ten o'clock to twelve o'clock. Cen Yi had asked her before if she wanted to eat something, but she said no
I refused because it would affect filming.
"Okay, your face and hands are fine."
The makeup artist said: "There are still injuries on my body that need to be put on."
Qin Jue: "I don't think so."
After Cen Yi gave her some advice, he left first to have lunch. The makeup artist was a young girl, so Qin Jue didn't shy away and took off his coat and top.
The bruises and bruises all over his body, as well as old scars, are very real.
The makeup artist hissed and held half of her face. "It hurts so much," she said.
"It's okay." Qin Jue smiled and took the costume into the dressing room.
Her costume is a slightly loose sports vest and matching trousers, which are specially distressed and have dried blood stains on them. Her shoes are a pair of soft boots that protect the ankles. There are mechanisms inside. Knock on the upper part of the boots.
The tip of the knife can pop up on the toe of the boot.
After confirming that the lower mechanism spring was operating normally, Qin Jue stepped out.
The young man's eyes in the mirror are raised at the end, and the dotted line connecting the inner and outer corners of the eyes just goes below the pupils. They are sharp in shape, with thick eyebrows that go upward from the inside to the outside. The bridge of the nose is high, the philtrum is distinct, and the lips are slightly pursed and slightly thin.
Dry and bloodless. When he meets his face, the hearts of those who meet his gaze will tremble.
This young man is like a wolf ready to attack.
Qin Jue bowed slightly, and the tips of her fingers with special effects makeup were covered with sharp nails. She lunged forward and waved a claw, her eyes were calm and calm, her knuckles were retracted, showing a heart-wrenching posture, and she struck.
Extremely powerful.
"Oh I'm dead."
The makeup artist covered her heart. "Brother, you are really handsome."
Qin Jue lost all his momentum. She rarely received such simple and rude compliments in this regard. She was helpless and a little funny: "Thank you, your makeup is very good."
The makeup artist scratched his head and smiled: "After all, it is his own profession. And you are so cooperative. I have met many actors in the group who thought my makeup was too ugly."
"There are always people who are difficult to get along with." Qin Jue nodded.
"Hey, no." The makeup artist curled her lips, "There are also people who tease me with their names. My name was given by my grandfather. It has a very good meaning."
"What's your name?"
The makeup artist puffed up her chest and said very proudly: "My name is Wu An! I am full of spring!"
"..."
Qin Jue: "Pfft."
Qin Jue raised his wolf claws: "Then we are a biology subject."
Wu Ang is happy.
"Handsome Xiao Qin, you look so paralyzed, but it's actually very interesting."
Qin Jue avoided answering and just smiled: "I like animals very much."
When I said this, I remembered that now I only have this little snake named Aran, and there are no dogs, no cats, no foxes and no rabbits.
Alas, my hands are itchy and lonely.
"Why are you sighing, handsome guy?" Wu Ang accompanied Qin Jue out to the studio. She was working with a makeup artist and had to be on call throughout the entire process.
Qin Jue said with emotion: "I miss my dog."
"Then your dog must miss you too." Wu An also has a dog at home, and he felt the same way when he heard this.
Qin Jue smiled.
"That's true."
…
Jiang Shuming rented a space in the boxing ring and turned it into a photography studio.
The shooting time was set at two o'clock in the afternoon. Qin Jue arrived early and was called over by Jiang Shuming as soon as he showed up.
"Xiao Qin, look over there."
Jiang Shuming pointed to the mark on the ground taped with fluorescent tape and asked, "Are you sure you can let your opponent fall on the mark?"
Qin Jue asked: "How many people are there?"
"Six, the number is gradually increasing." Jiang Shuming pointed to the extras standing in a row. Most of these people were boxers in the boxing ring.
Qin Jue looked at them one by one. According to ordinary people's standards, these people were tall, short, fat, and thin, but they had enough muscle mass and momentum to be considered capable of fighting.
"Okay." She nodded, "Do I need to arrange the order?"
"You guys try it again first."
Jiang Shuming is very good at adapting to local conditions. Qin Jue is a novice, so he doesn't waste time talking about positioning and shots, and leaves all the work to the filming crew. Qin Jue only needs to take action.
This phenomenon is quite rare in filming. That is why Jiang Shuming attaches great importance to this movie and is so talkative.
Qin Jue was led into the performance area by the camera assistant, who installed a wireless microphone on her body. Although she had no lines, Jiang Shuming wanted to record some real breathing. Other extras did not have this treatment and relied on the camera crew to lift her up.
The radio mic record above them.
"How to fight?"
A burly extra looked at Qin Jue and asked a question.
Qin Jue said calmly: "If we really fight, you can just go ahead."
Several extras formed a circle around her. They were all boxers. They had only been with the group for a few days and had little experience. Qin Jue said that he was confident in fighting. The leader shouted and rushed forward.
Three minutes.
Qin Jue stood there and patted the dust on his hands.
The group performers abcdef fell to the ground in a radial pattern, and two of them flew slightly far away.
"Is this okay?" she asked Jiang Shuming.
Jiang Shuming folded his arms under the shocked gaze of other staff members who wrote "You are just kidding me" and said: "I feel almost, Xiao Qin didn't kill me."
Qin Jue nodded honestly: "I see they don't have bloodletting kits on them."
She also deliberately played two extra minutes.
Jiang Shuming touched his chin: "Those two kicking positions are too tricky. Also, you leave one of them to die at your feet."
Qin Jue nodded, raised his hand again and said:
"Is it convenient for me to communicate with the extras?"
"Okay, it's up to you." Jiang Shuming nodded.
But for some reason, as soon as he said these words, he had an unknown premonition.
Qin Jue immediately lowered his head and smiled innocently.
To be continued...