travel starts with photography

Chapter 330 The first set of works is filmed

These two people are like stuffy jars, basically not saying a word.

It is also possible that both Chen Xing and Tang Shiyi are relatively well-known, and they dare not interrupt when they are chatting. They usually only reply when they ask a question... But they are very hardworking and obedient.

During the meal, Chen Xing asked: "Why don't we take a stroll around the area in the past two days to feel the atmosphere of Dunhuang first."

Tang Shiyi thought for a while, then nodded and said, "It's fine, but you have to pay attention to the time, I only asked for three days off."

"Didn't you let you rest for two days when you came back from your all-European tour?"

"Yes, everyone has a week's vacation when they come back, but when did this happen? If you come back a few days earlier, I can take you around Yanjing. The interesting places in the capital are not only in the city. ah."

The two chatted while eating, and the two assistants just focused on eating.

If there is no development of modern technology in Dunhuang, it will remain unchanged for thousands of years. When you step out of the city and come to the desert, you will have a feeling of going from a delicate world to a rough world.

Chen Xing and Tang Shiyi went to Mogao Grottoes, and this time he also saw several grottoes that were completely different from before.

One of the grottoes also painted the appearance of the banquet in the noble family at that time, and the dancers on it were lifelike and graceful.Tang Shiyi wanted to experience the feeling of shooting in this work, so he looked at it very seriously.

They didn't leave the cave until the guide began to urge them.

Tang Shiyi thought about the clothes they brought over, and asked, "The clothes you designed seem to be different from the ones above, and I can't express what it feels like."

Chen Xing probably understood the meaning and said:
"Because our modern aesthetics are different from ancient times. This is what a friend of mine who studies Hanfu told me. Today's Hanfu also selects the essence of ancient costumes and changes them. It is not exactly the same as the real clothes of various dynasties. Same."

Most people have no concept of the word Dunhuang. Maybe they will imagine it in their minds before coming here, and then after visiting the Mogao Grottoes and the Dunhuang Museum, this concept will gradually become full and they will know... oh, Dunhuang culture is like this.

Then I forgot all the previous imagination about Dunhuang in my mind, and only remembered what I saw with my own eyes.

However, Chen Xing always remembered his original imagination, and combined with everything he saw in Dunhuang, he designed this set of beautiful and exotic costumes in the form of paintings.This is his talent as an artist.

The set of clothes he designed will make those who have never been to Dunhuang think at a glance, 'If this is not the Dunhuang style, I will say whatever you want! '

In addition to the Mogao Grottoes, which must be visited, there are Yadan National Geological Park, Yangguan, and the Great Wall of Han Dynasty.

The Great Wall of Han Dynasty is just to the west of Yumen Pass. The scenic spots are not far from each other. There is also a package ticket with Yumen Pass. Chen Xing didn’t go because he had to catch the train in the afternoon. Now he brings Tang Shiyi with him. There is enough time, so I’m ready to see it See what the Great Wall of Han looks like.

I heard that it is the most interesting section of the Great Wall preserved in Han Dynasty. Chen Xing thinks it is similar to the one in Badaling no matter what?

But it was only later that I realized that there was only a broken wall left here, which was almost the same as the feeling that the ancient Loulan ruins gave Chen Xing. Only a few sections could be seen that there was a section of the city wall here.

Listening to the tour guide's explanation, and listening to some ancient music played in the scenic spots, there is still a feeling of sadness.

Chen Xing went up to look and found that the Great Wall of Han Dynasty was built purely with a mixture of mud and hay. The fact that this material can be preserved to this day is enough to show that the ancient people had a deep research on architecture.

Scattered beacon towers can still be seen in the distance, but they are all mounds of earth.

Tang Shiyi listened carefully to the tour guide's explanation, the hem of his clothes was constantly blown by the wind with gravel, the same was true for Chen Xing, he even took off his hat.

His hair has grown longer after such a long period of growth, and it was blown by the strong wind. It felt like returning to the ancient battlefields of the Western Regions in an instant, watching the alien cavalry in front of him charging towards the Great Wall.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Xing heard someone calling his name.

"Chen Xing? Chen Xing!"

Tang Shiyi pushed Chen Xing, then took the hat from his hand and put it on him, saying, "You want to be dried bacon? Let's go."

The tour guide is a man. Seeing the small interaction between the two at this time, I feel that the scene is very good. The male tourist standing in the wind just now really feels good. Unfortunately, the girl is also very beautiful, with a good figure, so jealous...

The tour of the Great Wall of Han does not need to be too long, 10 minutes is enough to listen to the explanation and take pictures.

If it weren't for this pile of desolate loess walls, then the scenery of this scenic spot is completely the same as that of any place on the desert. The main thing is to listen to the stories that have happened here for thousands of years from the tour guide.

Chen Xing took off his hat and straightened his hair again, then recovered his spirits, and said:
"Let's go, let's go to Mingsha Mountain for the photo shoot tomorrow. The wind over there will blow the sand from the Crescent Moon Spring. Standing on the top of the sand dune is very artistic. At night, we will go to the Yadan Geopark to take pictures."

Whether it is Dunhuang or the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, the background can only make people feel desolate now, so it is better to take a few photos directly in the Yadan National Geopark to take pictures in such a place with only relics left.

First of all, there are few people here, so you don’t have to worry about any weird things in the camera. Secondly, in places like Loulan and the Great Wall of Han, what tourists can feel can be felt in Yadan Park.

The desolation of the desert and the beauty of the Western Regions.

After all, the background and everything are secondary, and the subject is only Tang Shiyi.

"Listen to you." She nodded.

Tang Shiyi thought it was worth it even if he didn't take any good photos during this trip. He had never traveled alone with a handsome guy, and it was a rare experience for her these few days.

When going back, Tang Shiyi said: "When I stood at the gate of Yumen, I really felt like I was talking about a journey to the West."

Chen Xing recalled the movie screen, and said: "Indeed, the art in the movie is also very good. The Hanfu is the most suitable for the Guannei city walls in the Western Regions. The Zixia Fairy's outfit is particularly attractive to the audience. However, Sister Tang, you Prettier than her."

"Really?" Tang Shiyi stared at Chen Xing and asked.

She also loves surfing the Internet. Netizens have a lot of questions about her appearance. This is one of the reasons why she chose to go behind the scenes at this age... If the audience likes who will go behind the scenes, the money hasn't been made much yet.

"Really, Miss Tang, you have to believe in the aesthetics of a professional photographer, you will know after tomorrow."

The next day.

No one went out in the morning, and had a good rest. After lunch, Tang Shiyi changed into her clothes, and also put on that huge silver necklace. This necklace blocked her chest up to her neck, and matched her face to look fairy-like Fluttering.

But it's not enough, I still have to make up and draw my eyebrows.

Chen Xing found a local makeup artist in Dunhuang and worked for four hours to complete the makeup. It took half the time just for the hair. There are six floors similar to the bouncing pipa statue in Dunhuang City, but with more decorations .

Looks like some gems from a distance.

Then chartered a car to Mingsha Mountain.

Her dress needs to be blown by the wind to look good, but the makeup can't last that long. Chen Xing has to make good use of the hour and a half after she gets off the car, otherwise she has to reapply her makeup. Affected his shooting plan today.

There were five people in the van, besides two assistants, Chen Xing and Tang Shiyi, there was also a young-looking female makeup artist.

The driver is also considered a guide, and the chartered car costs 800 a day. At this time, he kept looking at the rearview mirror with his eyes.

This girl is so beautiful...

Tang Shiyi felt a little bored, pointed to the pipa on the seat and said, "Can this work normally?"

The driver immediately said: "Yes, although it is a bit fancy for the sake of taking pictures, the quality is not as good as the professional ones, but it can make a sound."

"You still know this?" Chen Xing asked.

"It's been a long time since I played. I learned a little from my teacher when I was in college."

Calculating the time, Chen Xingle said, "That's ten years?"

Tang Shiyi immediately restrained her smile and glared at him.

Can talk, do I look that old?

Dangdang looking for the feel, Tang Shiyi really played a piece of music with the pipa, the melody is very pleasant, but it is indeed a bit rusty, after playing for more than a minute, she took the initiative to put down the pipa and said:

"Forget it, I really forgot."

Chen Xing applauded immediately after she put down the instrument, and said, "At least your fingers look beautiful when you play."

He still wants to shoot.

He had planned today's shooting for too long, and he didn't want to miss any details. Before, he wanted to just hold it casually and take a few pictures as if he was playing the pipa. Now he actually found out that Tang Shiyi can play the pipa.

Not bad, a pleasant surprise.

They arrived at Mingsha Mountain at five o'clock. They didn't enter the scenic area, but outside the desert camp, the place where Nikon went to the dunes to take pictures late at night.

My brother is very good at finding a location, this place is a great place to take pictures of the sky.

But what he photographed was the starry sky, while what Chen Xing wanted to photograph here was the sunset.

The sunset and the desert are like coffee and milk, blended just right, and they can add points to each other in the entanglement. With Tang Shiyi as the main body of the portrait, the whole picture is composed.

After waiting in the car for about half an hour, Chen Xing felt that it was almost done, and said, "Let's go out and take pictures."

Everyone got out of the car one after another.

After Chen Xing touched the ground to make it not hot, he laughed and said, "Sister Tang, why don't you take off your shoes and go up there barefoot. I don't think your shoes are good for climbing sand dunes, so it's better to go barefoot."

Tang Shiyi gave Chen Xing a blank look, but still took off his shoes.

Looking at the snow-white jade feet, Chen Xing suddenly remembered something, got into the car and found a bell from his bag, and said, "Put this on, too?"

Tang Shiyi looked at Chen Xing suspiciously: "Is it useful to take pictures?"

"Useful and useful!"

"I won't wear it, you have to stop it, Chen Xing, pretending to be everything in your head will only hurt you."

"..."

In the end, she didn't wear the bell, and took off her shoes and walked up the sand dunes. Chen Xing was a little disappointed but quickly followed. Others carried makeup boxes on their backs, and anti-photographic equipment. Chen Xing was worried about Miss Tang. Fell down, took her hand and walked up.

The most relaxing thing is the driver, who doesn't bring anything, just comes up to join in the fun.

He could have turned on the air conditioner in the car, but it's really strange what this group of people are going to do, why are so many people here just to take pictures?Is it a TV station?Or what kind of star is this woman?
It's a pity that I didn't hear her name, otherwise I could look it up online, it's really beautiful.

Mingsha Mountain is very windy every day. Tang Shiyi holds a pipa in his left hand, and Chen Xing leads him up with his right hand. The cloud sleeves fly straight into the sky. Get blown around.

Although he knew that the bottom of the skirt was cropped pants made of the same material, at this time Chen Xing still thought of Monroe's classic pose, and was a little distracted.

It took a bit of work to get up the mountain.

Climbing high and looking far, people can’t see too far even if they are in the endless desert on the ground, but it’s different when they go to a sand dune tens of meters high, and they can see more sand dunes stretching until the sun The place where the mountains fall.

After Chen Xing came up, he paid attention to the clouds.

If the clouds are not good, the beauty of the sunset will be a little bit less. Today’s clouds can only be said to be mediocre. The sky is high and the clouds are high and blue. .

Back to the sunset, need to turn on the lights.

This is not the first time for Chen Xing to use a photography assistant. When he was taking business orders in France, those fashion companies all had their own studios. He just said that it was the first time outdoors. The brightness required was different. The lamp is a bit heavy, and it is a bit shaken by the wind.

The other person was holding a large soft light mask, squatting in front of Tang Shiyi.

Do I need lights for sunset shots?
Some people will say no, taking the person as the metering point can definitely capture the person clearly, and at the same time, the sunset sky will not lose any details, which can be adjusted casually in post-production.

But as long as you go out and take this kind of photos, you know that when you take pictures with your back against the sunset, the characters themselves are very dark.

Why don't many people take silhouettes?

And even if it is bright, the color temperature is very low, and the overall character is warmer. At this color temperature, no matter what camera you use, you can’t shoot girls. Most of them are as dark as black ghosts.

I'm really not afraid of being scolded!

The lighting is different. The details of the characters themselves, such as the cloud sleeves blown up and flying, the tassels on the skirts, etc., can show their due colors under the light, especially the exposed faces of the portraits. The shoulders will shine brightly.

This is the kind of immortality, that kind of divinity that Chen Xing wanted.

"Okay, the light is just right, control your expression, let's start shooting!"

Tang Shiyi instantly entered the mode of a professional actor, her smile was different from what Chen Xing saw normally, and of course it was not a smirk like the one in the service industry, but... a sense of alienation?

"Beautiful! Sister Tang, this character has been picked by you, let's take a few more pictures, and then take a few silhouettes with the pipa..."

Time is tight, and I have to go to Yadan Geopark to shoot night scenes later, and everyone is very busy.

But the filming went surprisingly smoothly.

(End of this chapter)