69novels Chapter 70 You don't need to perform, just tone it down a little.
Chapter 70 You don't need to perform, just tone it down a little.
"Lin Gou, I got you to play a villain, not a psychopath!" Lin Yu shouted angrily from behind the monitor, hands on his hips. "Could your smile be any more lewd?"
That's how filming is; sometimes you never know what kind of "surprise" the actors will bring you.
For example, Liu Shishi, who used to have lifeless eyes, and Lin Gengxin, who now laughs like a pervert. Lin Yu never thought that an idol drama could be filmed so difficultly.
Where did the saying "idol dramas don't require acting skills" come from?
Seeing Lin Gengxin's timid appearance, Lin Yu sighed, told the props team to put the items back in their place, and then pulled Lin Gengxin aside.
"Tone it down, okay?" Lin Yu resisted the urge to tap him on the head with the script. "You don't even need to act in this role. Just tone it down and don't let yourself go, understand?"
"Understood, Director Lin." Lin Gengxin's face was tense, and he looked very nervous.
Lin Yu noticed his nervousness and softened his tone: "Relax, if it doesn't work the first time, try again. There's plenty of time."
He patted Lin Gengxin on the shoulder, trying to help him relax.
Unexpectedly, Lin Gengxin became even more nervous after hearing this, which had the opposite effect.
Lin Yu sighed inwardly, realizing that his approach to comforting her was flawed.
"Alright, go get ready and get yourself in the right state." He waved his hand, leaving Lin Gengxin to adjust on his own.
Lin Yu turned and walked back behind the monitor. Just as he sat down, Lin Yufen, who had been leaning against the director's chair next to him, suddenly spoke up: "How about I shoot this part?"
Lin Yu paused for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, Sister Yu Fen, you can do it."
He stood up and gave his seat to Lin Yufen.
Lin Yu invited Lin Yufen to help keep an eye on things and take timely action when problems arise.
Lin Yufen understood Lin Yu's thoughts very well, so she rarely expressed any opinions on set. Instead, she observed and recorded, and then privately pointed out Lin Yu's problems when they finished work or were resting.
Situations like this, where people directly get involved, are still rare.
It seems the problem lies with myself this time.
After finishing work that evening, Lin Yu and Lin Yufen watched the playback in a temporarily converted screening room. This classroom had been borrowed from Nanjing University in advance, and famous quotes were hung on the walls.
"Actually, the actors did a pretty good job," Lin Yufen said casually while watching the playback. "You can't judge them by the standards of movie acting."
Lin Yu nodded. He understood what Lin Yufen meant; his requirements were indeed not low.
But he couldn't help complaining: "Even if you want to relax a bit, you can't go too far. Liu Shishi and Lin Gengxin can come up with something new every day."
"They're both too nervous." Lin Yufen turned to look at Lin Yu. "The pressure you've brought them isn't just from the director's perspective."
Lin Yufen stopped there and didn't say anything more.
Lin Yu was taken aback for a moment, then understood what she meant; he had indeed not thought about this issue.
In Lin Yufen's opinion, the change in Liu Shishi and Lin Gengxin's acting skills may be more due to their fear of Lin Yu and the excessive pressure they faced.
Unlike Lin Yu's classmates, who simply saw him as a student with some connections and resources, their interactions were relatively natural. However, Lin Gengxin and Liu Shishi knew a little about him, so their nervousness was understandable.
"How should we adjust?" Although Lin Yu didn't completely agree with the assessment, he wasn't someone who wouldn't listen to advice. "Could you personally film them for the next few days to help them adjust their condition?"
To say that Lin Gengxin's acting has become distorted might be a bit of a stretch, but if you attribute Liu Shishi's acting problems to Lin Yu, Lin Yu shouldn't be blamed for that.
Later, she won the title of "Blind Sister" entirely through her own abilities, without any exaggeration.
"No need, just relax." Lin Yufen shook her head. She could earn her director's fee just by sitting in the director's chair every day, and she didn't want to stand up again. "If it doesn't work, we can shoot a few more takes. We're not using film rolls anymore, so we don't have to worry about wasting them."
What's the difference between what you said and what you didn't say? You're just raising questions without offering solutions, aren't you?
Damn it, they'll dock your pay sooner or later.
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"Big brother, what did that kid say?" Wang Zhonglei leaned back casually on the sofa, looking at Wang Zhongjun, who had a serious expression behind his desk.
"What kid? What kid?" Wang Zhongjun slammed his hand on the table, staring sternly at Wang Zhonglei. "From now on, wherever you go, you'll call him Director Lin or Mr. Lin, understand?"
"Is it really necessary?" Wang Zhonglei pursed his lips, thinking his older brother was making a mountain out of a molehill. "Besides, he might not have been the one who caused the sugar figurine incident; it might have just been a coincidence."
In Wang Zhonglei's mind, his older brother was getting old and was afraid of doing things.
Even if a young college student has some influence, how could he possibly take on Huayi Brothers? He doesn't even look at how powerful Huayi Brothers is right now. They have a plethora of talented artists under their wing, and their box office is number one in the country. Everyone who sees them has to call them "Big Brother Huayi."
Seeing his younger brother's nonchalant attitude, Wang Zhongjun was furious.
They've gotten so arrogant just because they've achieved some success; who knows what trouble they'll cause in the future.
"Even if the sugar figurine incident was a coincidence," Wang Zhongjun stood up and walked to Wang Zhonglei, "was it also a coincidence that 'Twelve Citizens' was forcibly promoted to the three-school exchange? Was Third Master's promotion also a coincidence?"
Before Wang Zhonglei could speak, Wang Zhongjun waved his hand and continued, "Do you know who I saw at the premiere of 'Twelve Citizens'?"
Wang Zhonglei paused for a moment, then asked cooperatively, "Who is it?"
"Fion Kenneth Fok and his wife." Wang Zhongjun walked to the sofa, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. "They went there in a big show, which can only mean that their private relationship is unusual and they are definitely not just friends on the surface."
"We're not afraid of people in the Hong Kong entertainment circle," Wang Zhonglei muttered under his breath. "Third Master's promotion was due to his good performance, and we played a part in it too."
When Wang Zhongjun heard this, his eyes widened. He really didn't expect his younger brother to become so arrogant.
"Don't say anything more." Wang Zhongjun stubbed out the cigarette he had just lit. "I'll book you the earliest flight right now. Go to Hollywood and learn the latest photography techniques. You don't need to come back without me."
Hearing this, Wang Zhonglei became serious. "Brother, I won't say anything more. I'll definitely avoid him if I see him in the future."
He's currently enjoying a very successful and influential life in the entertainment industry. But if he were to be taken to America, he would have to say goodbye to his happy life.
Wang Zhongjun remained silent with a cold expression.
Seeing this, Wang Zhonglei hesitated for a moment, then said, "But... do we really want to cut ties with that group? They have deep ties with us, and if something comes out, we'll be in trouble."