Chapter 349
Chapter 349
"Xiaolu, has anyone ever told you that you have beautiful eyes?"
“No one seems to have said that.”
Lu Qingfeng thought that he might be overthinking it, so he put his mind at ease and had a normal conversation.
"Haha, then I'm the first one. What an honor."
"Thank you."
"Xiaolu is still in college, right?"
"Ah."
"Peking University?"
"That's amazing! When I was in school, my parents always hoped that I could go to Tsinghua University or Peking University. Unfortunately, I'm a poor student. I really envy you who are good at studying."
"I wasn't good at studying either. I was specially recruited based on my writing skills."
"That's impressive too. Isn't Xiaolu-san very popular in school?"
"Fortunately, everyone is usually busy studying and doesn't pay much attention to me."
"Really? If I had met a boy as outstanding as Xiaolu in college, I would have chased you recklessly."
"Haha."
Lu Qingfeng laughed awkwardly twice and wanted to end the conversation.
"So, you don't have a girlfriend yet?"
“I haven’t considered it yet.”
"That's right, career is important."
Having said that, the woman did not continue to discuss the topic in depth, but turned to the other side lightly.
Two hours later, the makeup was finalized and the formal shooting phase began.
The first scene was a subway tunnel, and it was impossible to shoot on location for such a large scale.
It’s not that there is a lack of funds, but the procedures for filming in such a public area and obtaining approval from the relevant departments are too cumbersome.
Therefore, we adopted the model of building a studio with half-scene and adding green screen for post-production special effects.
Director Hu Ziming is arranging the positions of the extras.
Lu Qingfeng, who was standing behind, took a deep breath.
"nervous?"
Dingxiang beside him looked at him.
Lu Qingfeng smiled and nodded.
"I saw online that you made a cameo appearance in a movie before?"
"That time I just stood still, but this time I have to move, it's a bit stressful."
"Hehe, seeing this reminds me of my first commercial."
The actress smiled and bumped her shoulder against his.
Lu Qingfeng frowned.
"If you're really nervous, I can teach you a method."
"what?"
"so."
Dingxiang naturally grabbed Lu Qingfeng's hand and drew a human shape on his palm with her fingers.
"Then swallow this word, and you will be able to relieve the emotions in your heart. Try it."
"Thank you. I don't feel so nervous anymore."
Lu Qingfeng withdrew his hand.
Dingxiang was slightly startled.
"Yeah, haha."
"Okay, all departments, take your positions, and let's begin filming the first take and the first scene."
Hu Ziming seemed satisfied with his position. He stood up, clapped the paper tube in his hand a few times, and announced the official start of the shooting.
Under the guidance of the staff, Lu Qingfeng stood in front of the camera, and someone brought him a prop violin.
"Student Lu, just pretend to play the violin later. Just play it the same way you usually do."
Hu Ziming glanced at the camera and then gave instructions.
Lu Qingfeng nodded.
This shot is of the protagonist performing on the street.
The YO phone is used to play the accompaniment, highlighting the sound quality, which is one of the selling points of the phone.
Since there is no need for live recording, you can just put up a stand.
It’s not difficult, I passed it in one go.
However, Hu Ziming still shot it three times for later material selection.
The second shot shows that although the protagonist is playing, none of the people passing by stop.
Until the heroine played by Ding Xiang passed by, took off her headphones, and stopped in front of him.
This shot still does not require Lu Qingfeng to do anything, the focus is mainly on the actress.
So the process was still smooth.
The third shot became more difficult. The musician who had finished the performance thought that no one appreciated him today, so he lowered his head dejectedly, but heard applause.
He raised his head in surprise and looked at the heroine.
This scene was shot with multiple cameras, including the overall shot and close-ups of the character's emotional changes.
This was Lu Qingfeng's first NG.
"Card."
Hu Ziming stopped filming.
"Mr. Lu, your expression is a bit exaggerated. Please tone it down a bit. Your emotions are too monotonous. It's as if someone arranged a birthday surprise for you."
"You should be a little surprised, and when you look up, you should be happy to meet someone who understands you after a long time."
"Okay, I understand, Director."
"OK, let's do it again."
All personnel returned to their respective positions and continued filming.
Taking advantage of this time, Lu Qingfeng tried to find his feeling.
then……
"Card."
"Card."
"Card!"
……
After five consecutive NGs, Hu Ziming took off his hat, and the light reflected from his head, making the studio brighter.
"Excuse me, excuse me, Director, can we take a break?"
Zhu Zhichang came over and kept apologizing.
"Okay, take a ten-minute break."
Hu Ziming glanced at the middle-aged agent and said.
Everyone rested, and Zhu Zhichang walked to Lu Qingfeng's side.
"How about it?"
For the first time, Lu Qingfeng felt powerless and didn't know how to adjust himself, so he smiled bitterly.
"It's a little difficult."
I have come to realize the hidden threshold of being an actor.
It seems that anyone can stand in front of the camera and perform a scene, but in fact, how to express the subtle changes in emotions on the face within a fixed frame and accurately convey them to the audience.
The skills involved are really challenging for the actors.
"You've never learned acting, so it's really not easy for you."
"Brother Zhu, could you please go order some coffee drinks nearby? I'll figure out a solution myself."
Zhu Zhichang nodded with satisfaction.
"Okay, leave it to me."
She patted his shoulder and left, and Dingxiang came over at the right moment.
Lu Qingfeng stood up and walked towards Hu Ziming.
The director, who put on his hat again, was not stingy with his guidance in response to the boy's questions.
"You can try the emotional substitution acting method."
"Experience-oriented?"
"Correct."
Lu Qingfeng was lost in thought, trying to recall whether he had ever felt similar emotions in his life.
Indeed there is.
The first time I showed "The Little Match Girl" to Yang Xiuxiu, she said it could be published in a magazine.
When he decided to shoot, he used the feeling he had at that time.
After ten minutes, the filming continued.
The front passed smoothly, and when it was time for a close-up of the face, Lu Qingfeng raised his head.
Hu Ziming's eyes lit up behind the monitor.
The details of the boy's expression are still not that good, but the emotions conveyed in his eyes make up for this lack.
It might not be good enough for a TV movie, but it's definitely good enough for a commercial.
"Good, keep it up."
The director looked satisfied.
"Thank you, director."
At this time, the drinks ordered by Zhu Zhichang arrived, and the expressions of the staff around him also became friendly.
During the following filming, Lu Qingfeng gradually found the feeling.
Although there were still some NGs, he was able to adjust at any time, and the entire shooting went much more smoothly.
"Cut, OK, the shooting is over."
The last shot.
The heroine turned on her mobile phone and watched the video she had recorded in the past, with a headset on her ears.
The heroine subconsciously turned around and saw the musician looking at her with a smile.
When the main film starts, music will sound in the headphones, and then the mobile phone screen and advertising slogans will be connected along with the background music.
Of course, there was none of that on the scene.
After filming this segment, Lu Qingfeng's advertisement was officially completed.
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