Chapter 819 Nini’s Crew Experience

"Let's talk it over with the nightclub...we'll go shoot tomorrow night..."

"Only three hours!"

"Three hours is just three hours, and there aren't many scenes..."

At the end of the day's shooting, Shen Xudong called over the camera crew and external producers to discuss the next day's shooting...

This is called the crew summary.

Shen Xudong's team is very professional and there is basically no such thing as repeated shooting.

This is also what Shen Xudong is proud of - so, generally speaking, actors will be willing to cooperate with him, as long as they focus on acting.

"Okay, let's go back and rest first. The official shooting will begin tomorrow!"

After talking for more than half an hour, Shen Xudong asked them to go back to the room. As they were about to leave, Shen Xudong remembered something: "By the way, Bao Qiang is injured. Arrange a professional physical therapist for him!"

Xu Hui nodded: "Understood!"

"Also, please inform the crew to stay in the hotel if you have nothing to do and don't go out. If something goes wrong, I can't bear the responsibility!"

Xu Hui hesitated and bargained: "...You are making things a little difficult for me. The crew are all men, but we are in Bangkok..."

"... If you are riding a horse, will you die of suffocation if you hold it in for a few days?"

Shen Xudong was speechless, and then warned: "It's okay to go out. First, don't delay your work; second, you must bring the guide with you!"

"Yes, I know…"

Unlike the original "Detective Chinatown" crew, Shen Xudong's crew directly negotiated with the Bangkok City Government for filming...

Tianmei Media is quite famous throughout Asia. Shen Xudong himself is also the winner of the Venice Golden Lion Award. In addition, Jiahe Cinema has 29 cinemas in Bangkok, accounting for 13% of the market. It also has the largest theater in the area. Cooperated with the online organization SF World Cinema in Bangkok and participated in 38 cinemas...

The city government gives a lot of preferential treatment!

The external production company cooperates with Buddha Film Company, the largest local film company...

Therefore, it is a reception of the highest standard!

Director Chen Sicheng of the original "Tang Detective" has no overseas reputation. It is said that when filming the streets, the crew was given a fixed shooting distance and could not exceed this distance. You need to apply for additional lights. Also, some scenes that the crew was optimistic about suddenly became unusable the day before filming started due to many other reasons, and they had to change the scene...

But this has also led to a problem, that is, many staff are wasteful...

Bangkok!

Let me just say one thing, renting wives has become an industry in Thailand. Many Thai girls accompany old white men to make money...

There are places everywhere where you can let loose and the prices are very low…

It's hard for you to control them!

You can't find one and fire the other, right?

Managing a crew is similar to managing a company. You can only convey your requirements to a few people in charge - there are hundreds of people, and you can't keep an eye on them one by one!

…

After the test shooting, the actual shooting was not very smooth. From the venue setting to the camera position, there were many constant adjustments. Although they had been communicating continuously for more than two months, this was the first time for the various departments of the crew to cooperate. It definitely required Break-in.

On the one hand, the crew needs to adjust, and on the other hand, it is the first time for these actors to work with Shen Xudong, so they also need to adjust.

Shen Xudong is not in a hurry...

After three movies, his temper has calmed down a lot!

Maybe it’s because my level has improved, I know what I want, and I know how to make the crew achieve their goals.

Of course, this is just his opinion. In Nini’s view, Shen Xudong always kept a straight face during on-site shooting, never communicated with others, and directly ordered props, art, and photography how to do it...

Shen Xudong is probably about to complain: Yes, everyone knows that friendly communication is possible, but you cannot do this on site. Time and place do not allow it. In order to improve work efficiency, you must take the most direct action: Just do what I say. .

As a result, communication becomes less and it feels more blunt...

In addition to these, Nini also felt that Xudong didn't seem to pay much attention to her...

This made her feel quite uncomfortable!

The main thing is that I feel a little uneasy and don't know if I can perform.

As for her relationship with the cast and crew, she and Guan Xiaotong have been chatting frequently for more than a week...

Guan Xiaotong is the actor who plays Sinuo - Zhang Zifeng is too young, only 12 years old.

The two of them have nothing to do for the time being, and often eat and chat together...

However, Guan Xiaotong was accompanied by her mother, and the age gap was a bit large, so she could only talk about more daily topics.

Nini has always been very weak. She has her scene tomorrow - she has adjusted it and will shoot a segment first. The day after tomorrow she has to cooperate with the crew to go to the Berlin Film Festival...

…

On set.

"...make some pineapple juice next time..."

After informing the staff, Shen Xudong turned around and was startled to see Nini standing behind her with a box of lunch in her hand.

"Director, your lunch box."

"Thanks."

Shen Xudong took the lunch box...

It’s not about saving money, in fact, all the staff of “Tang Detective” eat box lunches – the specifications are the same, about US$8 a serving!

The ingredients are all fresh…

The lunch box used by Shen Xudong is his own!

After opening the lunch box and taking a few bites, he found that Nini was still standing in front of his eyes. Shen Xudong was confused: "...Is something wrong?"

"Ah...no..."

"Then... let's eat together!"

Nini hurriedly opened her lunch box, took a few mouthfuls of food, and then asked: "Director... I have to shoot my scene tomorrow, I'm a little nervous..."

"Nervous? What are you nervous about?"

"My understanding of the characters may not be in place..."

Shen Xudong became interested: "First tell me your understanding of Axiang!"

"Detective Chinatown", Axiang's role is to embellish...

After all, this is a man's movie, and without the presence of beautiful women, it always feels like something is missing - in fact, this character is completely dispensable, and even if this character is removed, it will not affect the development of the entire movie's story.

Then Nini said: "On the surface, Axiang is just the most beautiful woman in Chinatown. He has many suitors. The protagonist "Tang Ren" is one of them. In addition, the two police chiefs of the Thai police station "Kuntai" and "Sir Huang" also fell in love with Axiang...but I think she must have another identity, otherwise, why would Mr. Yan sell her face?"

Seeing the astonishment on Shen Xudong's face, Nini thought she had guessed correctly, and continued: "So, I guess Axiang is the mastermind behind the money for the robbery. There are five robbers in total. It is not difficult to see that they are all at the bottom of society. , how do people with their status know that there is a batch of gold? It is obvious that a person with status told them and organized them to intercept the gold..."

Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment, this idea... it would be a pity not to write a novel!

"...Tony, one of the five robbers, kidnapped Axiang and almost beat her to death...According to your reasoning, she is really the mastermind behind this."

"Maybe Tony hasn't seen the person behind it?"

Shen Xudong waved his hand: "...You are thinking too much. Although Axiang is the heroine, she only exists to advance the plot and enrich the characters!"

"Huh? Is that all?"

"...but your ideas are quite interesting..."

"What's the background of Axiang's character?"

Shen Xudong was helpless: "Do you know what a supporting role is?"