The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 37 Satisfied
boiling.

tight.

Stalemate.

The air in Studio No. 24 was slightly stagnant, like amber, stacked layer by layer, completely freezing the scene in front of you.

Countless glances, mixed with expectations, nervousness, curiosity, and excitement, were pressing heavily on Michael's shoulders.

Michael, can feel this energy too.

This is a good thing.

In Michael's view, audiences are smart people who can feel the atmosphere of the set through the screen, especially sitcom audiences.

If the atmosphere on the shooting scene is tense and mistakes are made frequently, the laugh points and baggage will inevitably appear cumbersome, and the effect delivery will be obviously wasted.

Today, the entire shooting scene was relaxed and comfortable. Not only did the shooting go smoothly, but the chemical reaction between the actors also produced unexpected effects.

Whether it is the director or the actors, including other crew members, they are more comfortable and engaged in their work, and the shooting quality has doubled.

Far exceeded expectations!

Michael found no reason to find fault.

"Card!"

With a sudden movement, Michael stood up. Although he was nearly fifty years old and his temples were a little gray, his enthusiasm for work was still high and boiling.

"Perfect!"

Michael said loudly, and there was a kind of domineering and cheerfulness in his movements that scolded Fang Qiu, and a wanton smile crept onto the corner of his mouth.

Then--

boom!
In one word, it was as if magic had lifted the seal, and the energy in the whole place overflowed.

One, two, three!
In the bustling atmosphere, figures in the audience stood up spontaneously. Without any reminder from the on-site assistant, they were already rushing and losing all their energy to release all their accumulated energy.

Guided by an impulse, he clapped, cheered, and whistled, using all his strength to vent his enthusiasm and excitement, setting off a frenzy that swept the studio instantly, immersing himself in it freely and wantonly.

clap clap clap!
hoo hoo hoo!
There were applause and cheers, rising steadily, switching to carnival mode in a second.

The whole place was boiling.

really--

"Friends" is indeed the most influential and mass-based sitcom of our time. The audience's investment and resonance can be seen at this time.

Even Michael was taken aback.

This is not Michael's first time directing "Friends", but it is the first time he has experienced this unique atmosphere on the set. The whole feeling is different.

As soon as I turned around, the fresh and vivid faces came full of vitality. Even though the facial features and expressions could not be seen clearly, the emotions of happiness and joy were so clear and straightforward.

Involuntarily, the smile on Michael's own lips also rose.

then.

Taking off his headphones and leaving the monitor, Michael took steps towards the direction of the actors——

"Stuck" is because the filming of this scene can temporarily reach a certain stage, and the scene completes the transition, from the entrance passage of the coffee shop to the chat area on the ginger sofa.

First, set the clip point here.

Secondly, the camera position needs to be reset and the shooting mode needs to be changed for the next scene.

Thirdly, the scene just now also required switching camera positions to shoot close-ups. Although the requirements for shot scheduling and editing of sitcoms are already very low, some design is still needed to ensure the vitality of the audience's eyes.

Therefore, Michael stopped filming here as planned.

In the television and film production industries, one-take and one-shot situations do exist, but they are rare, very, very rare.

Many so-called "one shot to the end" are also spliced ​​together from several different long shots that cleverly hide the editing points. This can be seen as a sign of the overall maturity of the production industry, which facilitates opportunism; but it can also be seen as television. And the characteristics of the film industry that are different from stage dramas are that smooth performance is not the effect they pursue. Only a few technical geeks will paranoidly pursue the true one-shot effect under a few special circumstances:
For example, Alfonso Cuaron's "Children of Men" in 2006.

Take Joe Wright's "Atonement" in 2007.

And now?
Although the entire filming was done in one go, it was unnecessary for a sitcom.

Michael will still set up different camera positions to reshoot some shots, and complete the editing during post-production, constantly switching perspectives to increase vitality.

For sitcoms, the realism and recording of long shots seem too boring.

Of course, it's one thing not to have to, but it's another thing to shoot smoothly. The shooting situation so far today is still satisfactory.

"good, very good!"

Michael did not hesitate to applaud and praise the actors.

"David, I have always known that you are great, but your performance just now is still eye-catching, and the final on-the-spot performance was captured on camera."

"It seems that everyone's performance is in good condition today. Maybe we can finish the work early."

"Here, I need to praise Anson alone."

Brush brush.

All eyes were focused on Anson, but it was not jealousy, hatred or provocation, but a kind of observation, full of curious observation and exploration.

"The performance was very good, and the entire rhythm and rhythm were excellent, especially the unexpected encounter with David. Your handling was perfect."

As soon as Michael finished speaking, other people's voices came chirping.

"Yes, I almost thought I was going to be NG."

"Your on-the-spot reaction was outstanding."

"That explosive power can barely compare to Matthew, hahaha."

"It's very natural, no flaws at all."

"Did you see David's expression? I almost laughed, but fortunately David braked and controlled himself, but the scene was really funny."

"Anson, are you sure this is your first time acting?"

The chattering was chaotic and turbulent, and finally his eyes fell on Ansen again.

Anson had to admit that he hadn't gotten a word in.

This was his first time filming, and the wonderful feeling of being hearty and immersed was like a roller coaster, not only exciting but also wonderful.

Before I had time to recover from the emotional impact of my first "stuck", I felt the tacit understanding among the old friends and partners around me. The airtight dialogue did not leave any gaps at all. The bombing was happening indiscriminately, and I couldn't react at all, and my mind was filled with questions.

The feeling was like a midsummer rainstorm, which appeared without warning. Your whole body was soaked from the inside out, but before you had time to react, the rainstorm had ended, and the dazzling golden sunlight fell down, and your whole body was wrapped in a ball. It was hard to breathe in the dull hot air.

call.

Finally, after a brief pause, Anson came to his senses, raised his head to face everyone's gaze, spread his hands, "Okay, let's show off. In fact, I am an acting genius. I have acted in more than 30 movies in my previous life, and won awards. So soft."

One second, two seconds——

The collective roar of laughter.

And it's not just a random laugh, the unbridled smile is completely released, which complements the carnival atmosphere of the studio and becomes more and more turbulent.

Matthew gave Anson a shoulder affectionately, with a smile between his eyebrows and the corners of his mouth, "You are just a little bit close to catching up with my level of humor."

Seeing this, David Xiumeng also gave Anson a tap on the other shoulder and laughed heartily.

Anson spread his hands with an innocent face:
Look, I've told the truth, but if you don't believe it, there's nothing I can do about it.

(End of this chapter)