After the dinner, Wang Jinghua left with his artists.
Some of those artists are going to Nanjing next door to shoot "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", some are going to stay in Shanghai to shoot magazine covers, and some are going to Hengdian to shoot movies.
"Sister Hua, that Tang An will definitely make things difficult for us when filming, what should we do?" Guo Xiaodong said worriedly, with undisguised worry on his face.
Hu Jun snorted coldly and said nonchalantly, "Why are you afraid of him? It's not like he has the final say in this drama. With Director Han here, he doesn't dare to do anything too extreme. After so many years of filming, he has never seen any tricks before.
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Guo Xiaodong shook his head, "I have been observing him since then, and he smiles sinisterly from time to time. He must be holding back evil intentions!"
Song Jia, who also had a role in "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", nodded and agreed, "It's always right to be careful. We don't have many scenes, so try not to get caught."
Tong Dawei also said, "If the progress is delayed, Director Han will not be clear-minded."
In Chengtian, only the four of them have roles this time, and Chen Daoming joined the cast a few days ago.
They are not all big stars, so I was a little worried when meeting a director of Tang An's level.
"alright!"
Wang Jinghua's head felt a little uncomfortable as they exchanged words with each other, so she stopped them.
"Don't worry, uncle Ming is on the set. I'll give him a call. If anything happens, you can all go to him."
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Tang An left the banquet in the evening and took Wang Xiaoming directly to Nanjing. It was already early in the morning, so he did not go to Han Sanping to say hello and rested for the night.
Tang An got up early the next morning and walked up and down the hotel where the crew stayed. It was obvious that it was almost time to start work.
Tang An came to Han Sanping's room, knocked on the door and entered.
Not only Han Sanping, Huang Jianxin is also there, and the two of them are studying the plot.
"Director Han, Mr. Huang, I'm here to report."
"Director Tang is here, please take a seat."
"But now that Director Tang is here, our pressure will be less." Huang Jianxin smiled and casually pulled out the chair for him.
Tang An nodded at him without being polite and sat on the side of the table.
Looking at the tiredness on the faces of Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin, Tang An knew that the filming during this period would definitely not be easy, and he would probably not have much leisure time next.
"Director Han, I'll start filming today. I've already read the script thoroughly before I came here."
"That's hard work for Director Tang. He just finished filming a movie and has to start working again."
Han Sanping thanked him and then said, "Your group has been arranged. The assistant director should be preparing for the first scene now. I will have someone take you there later."
Then Tang An discussed the script with them again, but he only agreed and didn't offer many opinions.
To put it bluntly, he is here to help himself, so it is better not to overstep his will and just finish his own work honestly.
I had breakfast in Han Sanping's room, and then followed a crew member to the filming location.
When we came to a relatively old-fashioned street, there were already hundreds of people busy at work.
In front is a military checkpoint. Several extras playing the role of pot soldiers have already changed their clothes and have automatic rifles hanging around their necks.
The main actors are also in place, including Guo Xiaodong, who plays the sentry officer of the Guo Army, and Chen Daoming, who plays Yan Jinwen, the deputy captain of the inspection brigade.
Wang Bing, who plays the role of the old revolutionary Zhang Lan, was once known as the "Four Kings of Youth Art" and starred in the classic TV series "Towards a Republic".
Now he is 79 years old. He got up so early in the morning, changed his clothes and sat on the chair to wait.
Elders are put first, so Tang An first said hello to the old artist, "Hello, old man."
The old man was quite energetic. He shook hands with Tang An and said with a smile, "Hello, director."
"Uncle Ming, long time no see."
"Hello, Teacher Bi."
Luo Longji is played by Bi Yanjun, the ex-husband of the late Sister Lin.
There are too many actors from the older generation in this play, and they are all a bit older than Tang An. I am afraid that every one of them has to be called "teacher".
There is also the last one, Guo Xiaodong, who is standing aside pretending to be calm.
He specifically asked the assistant director in the morning that today's scene was really shot by Tang An, and he had been worried all morning.
Tang An didn't say anything, he simply said hello to him.
"Assistant director!"
I raised my voice and called the assistant director.
"Oh, Director Tang."
Tang An looked around, "Are the crew ready?"
"We're ready. Do you want to step aside first?"
"Are the teachers ready?" Tang An asked them again.
After getting a positive answer, try walking aside first.
There is nothing complicated about this scene. Wang Bing and Bi Yanjun are both sitting in the car. It is mainly a rivalry scene between Chen Daoming and Guo Xiaodong.
They are not newbies anymore, so this kind of drama is not difficult for them, they just started after going through it once.
"Every department is ready, the actors are in place!"
"Scene 87, one shot at a time!"
"start!"
In the lens, three cars and two sidecar three-wheel motorcycles are approaching from here, and the screen slowly zooms out.
Then in the second shot, the camera is behind the motorcade.
Guo Xiaodong walked out of the small pavilion next to him, took a step forward and held up the obviously crooked helmet on his head.
Chen Daoming immediately opened the car door and came out. As he walked forward, he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. He lowered his head and lit it, two at a time.
Guo Xiaodong gave a military salute, "Hey, Brother Yan."
Chen Daoming flicked the lighter, took one from his mouth and handed it over.
"On duty."
Guo Xiaodong took it and took a sip, "Isn't this a strict investigation recently?"
"Click!"
After taking a picture, Tang An shouted "click" as expected.
"Uncle Ming, the way you hold two cigarettes in your mouth is very skillful."
"Isn't this just for filming? You'll get better at it with practice." Chen Daoming took a puff and put out the cigarette without taking any more smoke.
Tang An nodded and continued, "Guo Xiaodong, when you come out of the pavilion, be more lazy, slide down the gun rope a little, hold the helmet, and then hang the gun on your shoulder."
After hearing this, Guo Xiaodong wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly replied loudly, "I know the director."
"Get ready, let's start the second time!"
"Click!"
"Click!"
"After taking a long puff of cigarette, spit on the ground before talking!"
"Click!"
"Click!"
Tang An sat in front of the monitor and kept shouting stop, and was able to solve some of Guo Xiaodong's minor problems every time.
However, there was no hint of displeasure on his face, as if it didn't matter how many times he failed.
"Okay, let's do it again!"
"Okay, comrades, let's go!"
Being NGed again and again made Guo Xiaodong more and more nervous, and he even said the wrong lines.
"Click!"
"Lean your body a little, tilt your upper body in the direction where your hand is in your pocket, and give a military salute when the motorcade is leaving. Don't be too standard, be casual."
I was NGed more than a dozen times in a row. The atmosphere on the scene was a bit strange. None of the people were newbies. Guo Xiaodong’s expressions were a bit strange to the crew members.
Tang An didn't curse anyone, he looked very kind with a smile, but to outsiders this looked much scarier than scolding.
Guo Xiaodong also understood in his heart that Tang An did this on purpose, but every time he pointed out some of his problems, he had no choice but to talk back.
Chen Daoming looked at Guo Xiaodong and then at Tang An. He received a call from Wang Jinghua last night and didn't say anything. He just asked him to take care of Guo Xiaodong.
Guo Xiaodong’s crime and Tang An?
Chen Daoming could only think of this. He had collaborated with Tang An in a movie, and he probably knew his temper.
Although I am not familiar with Guo Xiaodong, he is from the same company, so I have to say something to him no matter what.
Chen Daoming came to the monitor, took a sip of water and said, "Director Tang, the first scene today didn't go well."
Tang An smiled and said, "It's inevitable for an actor to be in poor condition. I don't blame him, but we can't delay filming."
"Right now, we just haven't finished filming that one four-five-second shot. It's enough to leave half of the people here. Uncle Ming, let's go shoot the next scene?" Tang An suggested.
"That's fine." Chen Daoming nodded. He didn't know what to say, so just mentioning it was enough.
Tang An then divided the group into two groups and took people next door to pick up the next scene.