The Osprey military helicopter requested by Yi Feiyang was really big. It was not just big, it was so big that it was more than enough to install five large search lights.
As the director, Yi Feiyang, cameraman Cindy and others took off in an Osprey helicopter. As the assistant director, Fat Jack arranged the shooting below.
About ten minutes later, Yi Feiyang inspected the shots that needed to be taken from the sky and pointed out where to bury the camera. If anything was unclear, Yi Feiyang asked people around him to draw a sketch of the shot and asked everyone to make the angle accurate.
The lens is clear, close-ups are clear, and the distance is appropriate.
"OK! Everything is ready, ready to start shooting!" The busy venue immediately started taking action.
"Photographers, actors, all in place!" Yi Feiyang held the script in his hand and shouted seriously.
Immediately, the entire crew was armed at full speed as if fighting a war.
The helicopter buzzed.
Yi Feiyang, photographer Cindy and others boarded the helicopter again and began the most difficult high-altitude overlooking work.
Looking down from the helicopter window, the people below look like moving ants. Rows of vehicles are placed on the Golden Gate Bridge, forming a long iron dragon. The long shot shows the endless sea, and then the Golden Gate Bridge is built on the sea.
It forms an extremely magnificent picture.
This set of shots is the most important, and it is also the main reason why Yi Feiyang borrowed a military helicopter to shoot.
When shooting from above, you will encounter many problems, such as air flow, wind speed, and insufficient angle during shooting, which requires the driver to adjust, etc.
Fortunately, the pilot was a good player in the army and seemed to be more than capable of handling such an errand. At this moment, he was chewing a cigar and blowing smoke. He was following Yi Feiyang's instructions and constantly adjusting the position of the plane. The camera also followed the changing position.
Photograph the scene below.
Cindy has great skills in high-altitude bird's-eye photography, and despite the strong wind, she worked hard to capture every shot that Yi Feiyang wanted.
This seemingly simple set of shots took more than half an hour to shoot. The most fortunate thing is that the lighting was perfect and there was no blur in the shot.
Thanks to lighting engineer Charlie for coming up with such a great idea.
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After the most difficult shot was completed, the next shooting work returned to the ground.
When everyone came down from the sky, the first feeling was that they were finally "down to earth". Especially photographer Cindy, who had been working under strong winds just now, was already dizzy and had a strong feeling of vomiting.
After bending over and retching hard several times, Yi Feiyang was given a bottle of water.
Cindy said thank you, took a few sips, poured the water directly on her head, and shook her hair. She felt much more awake.
"The content of this scene is 'Farewell', everyone, hurry up and get ready!" Yi Feiyang issued the order.
Give the order and people will immediately fall on their backs.
"Cameras are in position! Actors are in position! Lights...action!" With Yi Feiyang's shout, the filming began.
On the jeep, Angelina Jolie was saying goodbye to Johnny Depp, who played her husband, and they were hugged by two young actors who played their son and daughter.
"Honey, why don't you come with us!" Depp said.
"No, I want to stay here. The laboratory needs me, and only I can collect the vaccine for the disease!" Zhu Li said with a serious expression.
"But we...we also need you! The child needs you!" Depp's voice was trembling.
The corners of Julie's eyes were a little moist, "Yes, I understand... I'm sorry, honey!" Julie kissed Johnny Depp's cheek, then leaned down and kissed the child, and said: "Remember mom
Looks like we will meet soon!"
"Mom, don't leave us, we will miss you!"
Kiss, kiss the child warmly on the cheek.
In a close-up shot, Julie's face was filled with tears, but she turned away, wiped away her tears, and said to Depp: "Take care of the children!" and then jumped out of the jeep.
"Cut!" Just after Zhu Li finished performing this scene, Yi Feiyang shouted to stop.
"Julie, Depp, you performed very well, yes, the performance was spot on! Get ready for the next set of shots!"
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It seemed to have gotten off to a good start, and the rest of the shooting went smoothly.
Within the camera, Morgan Freeman's sonorous voice sounded, "Speed! Hurry up, we have to leave immediately!"
The sirens buzzing seemed to be urging Julie and Depp to separate.
The jeep started.
The children cried and waved to their mothers.
Freeman walked up to Julie who was choking with her back to her child, patted her on the back, and comforted her: "Cry loudly, Julie. You are a soldier, but you are even more of a mother!"
Julie couldn't bear it anymore, lay on Freeman's shoulder, and cried loudly.
"Very good!" Yi Feiyang clapped his hands and cheered, with a look of joy on his face.
Angelina Jolie performed very well. She is a Mulan-style heroine who can sacrifice her life for her country in times of crisis. She expresses the love between her children and the inner world of motherhood very well. It can be said that Jolie has perfected her role.
She was dripping wet, but her performance was not unexpected.
But Morgan Freeman greatly exceeded Yi Feiyang's expectations.
It is said that actors can be divided into four types, one is talented but unwilling to work hard, one is willing to work hard but has no talent, another is not talented but unwilling to work hard, and the last one is
Those who are talented and willing to work hard.
Anyone who can become a popular star is basically the fourth type, and those who are talented but don't work hard usually become famous instantly, but are unable to continue and slowly sink into depression. Those who are willing to work hard but have no talent can only
They have become supporting roles. As for those who have no talent and are unwilling to work hard, they may not even be able to be extras!
In Yi Feiyang's view, as a veteran actor in the black circle of Hollywood, Morgan Freeman is the kind of person who is both talented and always working hard!
You must know that Freeman grew up in a very poor family. His father was a hairdresser and his mother was a cleaner. There are four children in the family. Morgan Freeman is the fourth and youngest. He made his debut on stage when he was 8 years old.
, played the leading role in the school play, won the interstate drama competition at the age of 12, and performed in a Nashville radio play in high school. But for him, all of this was to win a scholarship and reduce the burden on his family.
So in 1955, Morgan Freeman declined to attend the Jackson State University School of Drama and chose to become a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force because he preferred flying to acting.
After retiring from the Air Force, Freeman re-entered the world of drama and stepped onto the big stage. In less than ten years, he won the Oscar for supporting actor for the first time as a black man. After that, he continued to win awards, establishing him as Hollywood's leading actor.
Supporting role status.
Morgan Freeman has a wide range of roles, and has played almost every role from servant to president. His scheming energy has unknowingly become one of the few people in the United States who can play at any time and is not specifically for African Americans.
The movie roles written by the actor. The increase of age and wrinkles have not faded his charm, and he is also known as one of "the best actors in America". Many directors commented that he is a real actor and has the characteristics of the best actors.
He has various qualities and can immerse himself in various roles. However, for Freeman himself, he is a representative of a late bloomer, and his youth has nothing to do with him.
Although Yi Feiyang and Freeman have not had much contact with each other, and this is the first time they have collaborated on a film, in the simple set of shots just now, from the dialogue to the expressions and movements of the characters, Freeman almost instantly understood the character and personality of the character he played.
The spiritual world stood up, God, you know, it was only three or four scenes. It can be said that Freeman's outstanding performance really surprised Yi Feiyang.
Worthy of being Hollywood's premier supporting actor, Freeman is definitely a genius in acting!
Yi Feiyang sighed secretly.
As for the two young actors, their performance is remarkable. After all, they are children, and it is impossible to ask for superb acting skills like adults. However, at such a young age, it is already very rare to perform well.
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I filmed two scenes in a row, and the playback results were very good. At least Yi Feiyang himself was very satisfied.
However, it will not be easy to shoot the scene where the citizens of Los Angeles are escaping one after another, mainly because there are too many people and the scene is difficult to control. Unlike just a few actors, you can tell everyone the scene and tell them how to speak and how to walk.
bit, how to perform.
Now, thousands of people are crowded in front of you. Are you going to tell them one by one what to do? Impossible!
Therefore, Yi Feiyang had no choice but to pray for everyone's cooperation and good luck.
After resting for a few minutes, Yi Feiyang raised his hand again: "action!"
"Extras, all in place!" Yi Feiyang shouted loudly, and at the same time, thousands of extras began to walk on the Golden Gate Bridge.
"Go a little faster, and be more affectionate and impatient!" Looking at Fat Jack over there directing the extras, Yi Feiyang continued to shout.
"Stop, stop, stop!" Before waiting for a few seconds, Yi Feiyang suddenly shouted stop!
Suddenly, everyone including Angelina Jolie stopped and looked towards Yi Feiyang.
"Don't be so fake, okay? Think about it, if an earthquake or tsunami comes, how will you behave? That kind of impatience, that kind of despair! Not to mention how well you behave, at least you can't step as neatly as you do.
Let's walk?" Yi Feiyang waved his hands and said loudly to the loudspeaker: "Also, walk more naturally, don't all move in the same direction, try to be chaotic within a certain range! Do you understand chaos? It's that kind of thing
The feeling of rushing into something good when something good happens.”
"Okay, continue!" After saying that, he waved his hand again: "Camera, delete the previous paragraph and start again!"
Start over.
This time, the extras have obviously improved, at least they seem to have that chaotic and panicky feeling.
"Stop!" Not long after, Yi Feiyang shouted stop again.
Although these extras have changed and are much better than before, they still cannot achieve the results that Yi Feiyang expected. He, who has been pursuing perfection, once again asked everyone to stop.
This time, Yi Feiyang no longer shouted with a loudspeaker, but called together Fat Jack, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman and other acting actors from the crew.
, and then prepare to give lessons to these extras to intuitively perform that kind of atmosphere and feeling.
"Next, take a closer look at how it feels. Danger is coming, disaster is coming, care for home, confusion about the future, desire for life, helplessness in disaster! That kind of pessimism, that kind of despair. That kind of pessimism, that kind of despair. That feeling.
Be impatient and pay attention to the expressions and movements on the faces of Julie, Depp and others." Yi Feiyang shouted, "If you still don't understand, then look at Mr. Freeman, look at his expressions and movements, then
What a silent body language!"
It didn't take long for a few people to perform the desired effect. Many extras intuitively felt the emotions and actions that needed to be shown and couldn't help but nod.
"In the final analysis, the tsunami came, the earthquake came. How did you escape? That's the feeling, do you understand?"
"Got it!"
"Can you perform well?"
"able!"
"Very good, let's do it again, cameras in place, action."
This time, hundreds of extras finally showed that feeling, and the performances of Angelina Jolie and others were even more perfect. Yi Feiyang nodded with satisfaction until the camera stretched to the bridge and the sea.
Then Yi Feiyang shouted stop.
"Very good, you performed very well. This scene is over. That's it for tonight. We will continue tomorrow night! Thank you everyone!" Yi Feiyang said with a smile. At this moment, he no longer had the same feeling as when he was directing the shooting.
Serious and harsh, he seems to be a very approachable person.
"Dear Yi, can I take a photo with you?"
"Yi, you are even more handsome in person than on TV!"
"Hi, can I be your girlfriend?"
…
Facing such supporting fans, Yi Feiyang replied with a smile, "It's okay to take a group photo, but let me take a breath first!" "Am I more handsome in person than on TV? It seems that I should be an actor, not a director!"
"Be my girlfriend? Haha, many people will be jealous!"
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Seeing that the extras were gathering more and more, Yi Feiyang had no choice but to say loudly: "Okay, thank you all for your support and love, but everyone is very tired today. I promise you that after you finish filming this part of the scene, I will
I took photos with all of you separately, and I promise that I will do what I say!"
With Yi Feiyang's promise, those people dispersed reluctantly. After all, it was a rare opportunity to have close contact with their idol. Everyone wanted to see Yi Feiyang more.
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"I'm so tired, I can finally rest!" Angelina Jolie leaned on the car and took a breath.
"Here, here you go!" Suddenly, Yi Feiyang handed her a bottle of Coke.
"Thank you!" Julie said.
"I'm the one who should say thank you." Yi Feiyang said with a smile, "You did a good job and you helped me a lot."
"It should be because you are a good director."
"Haha, okay, let's stop praising each other." Yi Feiyang said with a smile.
Julie leaned against the car and drank the bottle of Coke in one breath. A refreshing feeling came out of her heart, and she couldn't help but stretch her arms. Julie let out a breath of cold air and put her hands on her chest.
I fanned my front twice, and I don’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but suddenly unbuttoned a button under my neck...
The snow-white skin and the black bra were immediately exposed, and the plump and plump breasts on the chest trembled and undulated with Julie's breathing. Every time she moved, the black and white area was clearly visible.
They all seem to exude a charming charm, making people more and more fascinated by them.
Yi Feiyang, who was at a high place, trembled in his heart. He quickly looked away from the two white masses and said: "Julie, your next role will be the heaviest, and you will basically act alone..."
...Oh no, to be precise, you also have your puppy Lacy. So, I hope you can be prepared."
"I understand this. I also read the script, but the more I read, the more confused I became, because I have never tried to act in a one-man show. Yes, I used to act with people and then have a chemical reaction. This time... there is no partner.
, I'm afraid I won't perform well." Julie finally couldn't help but said what she was most worried about.
Of course Yi Feiyang understood what she meant.
Generally speaking, when actors play against each other, they can use the other party's reaction to respond accordingly. For example, if the other party slaps you in the mouth, you will immediately cry or choke, and your expression will be either angry or aggrieved, etc.
etc. But when you are alone and no one slaps you in the mouth, it will be difficult for you to show that feeling of anger, grievance, choking, and sobbing.
"Well, I know what you said." After listening to Zhu Li's words carefully, Yi Feiyang nodded, "The best solution to this situation is to act with your eyes. You have to integrate yourself into the character.
, use your own observation skills to adapt to the surrounding environment and create chemical reactions by yourself..."
"Observe your surroundings and create your own?" Zhu Li didn't understand.
"Yes!" Yi Feiyang held his chin and smiled. His face was hit by the sudden raindrops, and he felt very cool. He continued seriously: "This is a very subtle feeling, and there is no way to explain it clearly in dialogue.
Yes, but thank the Creator for giving us eyes, so please use them, don’t be polite, as I said, use your eyes to speak!”
After hearing this, Zhu Li finally understood something, nodded, and became serious. Her face was full of contemplation, searching for the feeling he was talking about.
Eyes have always been magical. For an actor, eyes are a very important breakthrough point in acting. However, eyes are actually related to the expression of the entire face. There is no clear line between the two. Otherwise, just looking at one eyeball will mean nothing.
Eyes. Yi Feiyang thinks that whether he can speak well with his eyes, the most important thing is whether he can capture the character's mentality at that time, become that person, and then burst out the emotions. (To be continued...)
