My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 192 Shooting and Film X Complex
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shooting scene.

The artificial warm color filter and warm light source shine on the bright and colorful carousel in front of you, creating a very warm picture.

Unlike Hong Kong Island filmmakers who love natural light, or many of them simply do not understand the impact of light on films.Wu Xiaozu prefers artificial lighting.He likes to use warm and cold light, light and dark changes to enhance the sense of picture and human relationship, so as to promote the development of the story.

In his previous life, Feng Dapao filmed "Youth" in his film commune in Haikou. The entire film was lit artificially, and the lighting adjustment had a bit of a sunny day rhyme.The picture of art soldiers showing off their dances in the dance room, with warm light projected from the large glass windows, is [-]% done by hand, which is both beautiful and contemporary.

Unless there are many films that require realism, most film shoots will choose artificial lighting.

In this play, Wu Xiaozu's requirements for light are more cumbersome.He needs to use changes in light to represent the progress of the story.

In the first scene, in the casino, there was a bright and lively carousel, and laughter.Through the artificial light source, it will appear extremely tender and warm, which can exaggerate the reasons for the extreme hatred between the confrontation between the two heroes behind and deepen the persuasion.

"Brother Tai, Uncle Biao, the camera here mainly captures the warmth of 'Han Li' and the child, so I need you to use a slow-motion lens. The merry-go-round, the child's laughter, the warm sunshine on the child's innocent smiling face superior……"

Wu Xiaozu patted the merry-go-round horse next to him and told Huang Yuetai and Huang Zhongbiao what they needed for the pictures they wanted.

"Uncle Biao, remember to take a close-up of the two booms in slow motion, at least 3/4 second to freeze frame."

In front of you, different carousel horses are hung on the two metal booms hanging on the wooden horse. If an "X" pattern appears on the screen, it will not only make the film full of uncertainty, but also make the warm screen be cut, visually giving audience psychology.

In Wu Xiaozu's first scene, he chose the first scene of the script very "strangely".

The film itself is a recomposition and splicing of multiple linear scenes after shooting.Few directors would deliberately arrange such a scene for shooting.

Thinking of this, Wu Xiaozu glanced lightly at the two people not far away who were confronting each other, and smiled slightly.

On the set, Zhou Runfa stood there imposingly, with his hair combed back, a smile on his lips, and blurred eyes. He was wearing a red-bottomed black-faced cape-like windbreaker with a very textured and design sense.

I think Lai Fa Ge is one of the few actors in the world who can control the back of the head. The last one is the god of the back of the head-Marlon Brando.

Not far away, Liang Jiahui was squatting on the ground, hugging a young actor with an intimacy on his face and cultivating feelings, the character was quiet and introverted.

The two characters Tang San and Han Li, one is extroverted and the other is reserved.

……

Lin Qingxia stood outside the camera with her jade arms in her arms, her eyes moved from time to time between the actors performing on the stage and the pickers outside the stage.

The camera advances, and the metal boom holding the Trojan horse suddenly freezes in the frame for 3/4 of a second, and an "X" cross that should not be ignored and is full of uncertainty appears between the two connected booms.

This "X" pattern is used by Xiaozu Wu to imply the sense of fate that the two protagonists are entangled with each other.

At the same time, in the later stage, this "X" shot will gradually change from objective to subjective. X means the rifle is aimed at the crosshair, push and pull the lens along the crosshair, and there will be Zhou Runfa lying down with a gun in the scope.

"what?"

"?"

Lin Qingxia glanced unexpectedly at the handsome young man beside her. She knew that the young man in front of her was from Xinyi City, but Wu Xiaozu generously supported him and arranged him in the position of field manager.

"Ashin, is there anything strange?" Lin Qingxia asked with a friendly smile.

"Ah? Sister Qingxia... I just think that Director Wu's handling of this scene is very particular. He uses the scenery to set off the character's situation..."

Seeing Lin Qingxia listening carefully, the young man named Ashin couldn't help pointing to the carousel track that was being rearranged in the arena, "When the lights were bright just now, the whole picture was bright, vivid and full of vitality. The carousels are bright and brand new. .

But look, the child was shot just now, and the other side of the carousel was shot by camera B..."

Following her fingers, Lin Qingxia looked towards the picker.

The mottled and dilapidated carousel came into view, and the whole carousel was lonely, full of loneliness and depression.

"Also, did the 'X' formed by the staggered arms just now indicate that something wrong will happen?"

The young man added, "If you look carefully, you will find that the positions of Brother Fa and Brother Hui are in an X-balanced composition under the overhead camera. Hey... there is a fishing line tied to the branch behind Brother Fa. I guess he shot it. When using a blower, the two branches will naturally and randomly form a roughly 'X' pattern, which also symbolizes that something bad happened to his shooting due to the wind speed..."

Lin Qingxia listened to the "tips" of the young man beside her, recollected it carefully, and stared at the man not far away who was gesticulating with Liang Jiahui and Zhou Runfa, as if she was seeing him for the first time. His serious attitude made her serious. laugh.

"Thank you, I didn't expect you to know so much." Lin Qingxia thanked the young man next to her with a kind face.

"No, no, no... Actually, I also read Director Wu's 'Director's Handbook', and only noticed it after listening to him talking with the crew." The young man waved his hands in a panic, with a smirk on his face.

"Ashin, the director is calling you!"

Just when he wanted to have a few more words with Lin Qingxia, the assistant director and Luo Lichen not far away waved and yelled at him.

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in the shade.

Luo Lichen was holding the "imitation" real gun signed by the props team in his hand. Seeing Ye Weixin running over, he ordered in a deep voice, "When you lie down and shoot later, you will be responsible for counting the shell casings, and we are more prepared to test it. The sound of the bullet casings landing, and the camera.” As he spoke, Luo Licheng handed over a handful of yellow-orange metal bullet casings.

"There are 20 pieces in total. They must be checked and kept safe."

"Don't worry, Director Luo." Ye Weixin took the brass bullets with a smile on his lips, counting them carefully one by one.There is no room for sloppy things like real guns and live ammunition.

Nowadays, the film circle on Hong Kong Island shoots movies, and there are both fake guns and prop guns.There are all kinds of prop guns, but relatively they will appear distorted.Therefore, the Hong Kong Island film circle, including Jackie Chan and Wu Yusen, will choose imitation guns when shooting gunfight movies.

Even in future generations, they will apply for real guns with the police station.Du Dapao applied for a real gun when shooting "Gunfire".

This kind of "imitation" real gun has slight differences, but the overall structure fully conforms to the principle of real guns.It’s just that the rifling and parts cannot be guaranteed. It is estimated that it will fly 10 meters away when it is used.

In real life, where is it possible to kill with a gun?It is often seen on TV that good people are chasing gangsters. They can obviously pick up equipment, but they turn a blind eye to it. There is actually a scientific reason for chasing and killing with a big knife.

If a gun has not been calibrated and adjusted, a normal person will not be much better than a fire stick!Even if you are a sharpshooter, if you get a new gun, if you don't adjust it, you may miss the target.The only possibility of turning into a gun master after holding a strange gun is that the director himself has never touched a real gun.

This is true of real guns, let alone these "scrap" firearms.In terms of safety, these firearms must be recorded at the police station, and the trajectory of the bullets is also recorded.Unless you're a weapons expert... In other words, why bother with weapons experts?
The shooting scene of "The Deadly Heroes", close-ups and medium shots are all shot with simulated firearms.Wu Xiaozu asked that the appearance of bullets ricocheting should be imitated.

Wu Xiaozu can never learn from Wu Baige, a pistol can be used as a Gatling gun, and then somehow he can remember the opponent's bullets...

During filming, the visual quality of heavy brass bullets can stimulate the adrenal glands of the audience even more.

Luo Licheng came to demonstrate these "close-up" shots in person.

Luo Lizhuan is good at gunfire, speeding cars, blasting, and pyrotechnics.This time shooting "Deadly Heroes", Luo Lichen can be regarded as worth the money.

1024 Locomotive, after several dramas, gradually formed a so-called "verification gesture" team.

Qiu Litao, Liu Weiqiang, Luo Lichen, Qian Wenqi, Zou Lin...and others, including the three brothers Fei Cheng, Luo Dong and Su Liyao, this lineup may not be as glamorous as Sammo Hung's Hong Family Class .But in terms of behind-the-scenes strength, it is not inferior to any professional "prostitute" gang.

The joke of "Wu Jiaban" became a prophecy.

Compared with Hongjiaban, Chengjiaban, Yuanjiaban, and Liujiaban, where the reckless men are in power, Wujiaban pays more attention to technology.

From the perspective of development prospects, they can be regarded as a hair salon at best, and Wu Xiaozu can develop into Dong Guan.

The previous hair salon Qiu Litao failed to open, but don’t worry, Liu Weiqiang’s pedicure shop will open soon, and then Wu Xiaozu and Luo Lichen’s daily rental house...

In addition, Wu Xiaozu has dug up a small fresh meat director.

Ye Weixin.

The later Ye Weixin can be regarded as the leader of the generation of "young directors" on Hong Kong Island. He can make good word-of-mouth films such as "Juliet and Liang Shanbo" and "Burst Detective", as well as purely commercial films such as "Slaying the Wolf" and "Fuse".

Therefore, when this handsome boy who had been working behind the scenes as a messenger, handyman, and field worker in Xinyi City for two years was sent to help, Wu Xiaozu had no intention of returning it.

This is at least a pedicure bath...

Ye Weixin, who is handsome and smart, just feels that Director Wu is very supportive of him.Little did he know that in the eyes of others, he had already shown his chariots and horses.

1024 cannot develop without young talents.

Wu Xiaozu saw Wu Zhenyu, who had signed thousands of yuan for five plays, walk into the crew, and more and more agreed with this point of view.

Fighting cocks have changed into pheasants. Although Wu Zhenyu's commercial value is not as shocking as Luo Yijian, it is still popular.

Wu Xiaozu's attitude towards these potential young talents is to do his best and then give them a platform.Just like Liu Weiqiang.No one is a fool, and such things as loyalty are the least worthy of scrutiny and testing.

In business is business, value is the best basis for cooperation.

　Let me ask, what is the most physically and mentally exhausting during Chinese New Year? The answer is New Year greetings.So, what is more physically and mentally exhausted? The answer must be spending a lot of money, and the New Year’s greetings are not over... These two days are business friends’ New Year’s greetings, and then there are elder relatives... I think the Year of the Dog is not very friendly to me...

　　
　
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