A script reading meeting allowed many people to quickly grasp the essence of the role, and they were no longer confused when preparing.
For those veteran actors, the biggest shock they felt was after seeing the professionalism of Starlight Film and Television.
Many people expressed emotion that the show could still be filmed like this.
In the past, when everyone was filming, they all figured out the roles themselves.
Those who are talented and willing to work hard will naturally be able to figure out a few flavors.
As for what is figured out, it is as different as the director and the crew's vision, and we can only know it when we go to the studio to shoot.
Sometimes there is a misunderstanding between actors and directors, and it takes time to discuss and reconcile. Sometimes, there are even conflicts between the two parties because of this matter, and the whole scene is full of trouble.
It would be even more unlucky to meet a low-level actor who spends three days fishing and two days drying nets.
When it came time to shoot, the director and the crew discovered that the other party was not prepared at all, and had to work hard to explain on the spot. As for how much the actors can absorb and understand, only God knows.
This is one of the reasons why filming a movie in China often takes several months or even New Years.
Too much energy of the crew was involved.
Starlight Film and Television does not have this problem. The entire shooting cycle is rigorous, interlocking, scientific and not urgent, allowing the actors to get into the mood very quickly.
At the very least, after this script reading meeting, even the most stupid people understand what kind of role they want to play, and they will naturally have a plan for preparation.
Zhu Yin received special guidance from Xiao Qian again.
"The character Huang Rong is naughty, willful, and smart on the surface. She is a person with life flaws, so her personality is a bit paranoid."
Zhu Yin doesn't understand.
"Why is Huang Rong paranoid?"
As his partner, Lu Yi explained to Zhu Yin.
"Huang Rong was born on an isolated island since she was a child. She never enjoyed maternal love and only depended on her father. Therefore, she has insufficient experience in life. Her weird temper was influenced by her father. Her strong will was inherited from her mother."
"Ah... I understand. Huang Rong is just different from Guo Jing in appearance. In fact, their temperaments are the closest."
Zhu Yin suddenly realized it and was happy that he had discovered a secret.
When she read novels in the past, she just watched the excitement of Huang Rong and Guo Jing getting together. She thought they were the male and female protagonists, so naturally they should be like this.
Only now do I understand that it has so many profound meanings.
It is through this method that Zhu Yin mastered the key to playing Huang Rong very quickly.
In the following time, the acting teachers of her own company will train her so that she can have a certain foundation when filming starts.
Throughout November, Xiao Qian was busy working on "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
After all, this is Starlight Film and Television's first martial arts drama, and it is his work. No one understands the essence of it better than him.
"Your clothes don't work."
The stylists are in a hurry.
"Mr. Xiao, we have referred to historical data, and the Mongolian costumes of the Song and Yuan Dynasties that we have come up with are completely consistent with history."
Xiao Qian was helpless.
"Your design is in line with history, but it is not in line with martial arts dramas. You must remember that no matter what, fitting the plot is your first choice."
Xiao Qian simply grabbed the pen and paper and drew the Mongolian costumes in the 1983 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
In fact, the costumes in this version are completely inconsistent with history, but there is an advantage: they are very consistent with the style of martial arts dramas.
This is the so-called blending, and it is very difficult to master it.
This was the case with mainland martial arts dramas in previous lives. Perhaps the audience has heard too many complaints about Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts dramas’ plastic sets and recycling of waste, so they are constantly pursuing historical conformity.
As a result, the costumes and shapes are gorgeous, but is it a martial arts drama?
The Five Mountains Sword Sect in "The Swordsman" is like an army, and Xiao Feng is like a gangster in "Dragon", which makes the audience feel awkward.
Looking at Xiao Qian's painting of Guo Jing from the Mongolian period wearing a green cloth gown and a round cap, the stylists fell into thinking.
It can be said that this style can only be regarded as ethnic minority style, but it is definitely not the attire of the Mongolians of that period.
But following Xiao Qian's words, everyone brought this look into the play, and suddenly realized that it seemed really suitable.
Because during this period in the book, Guo Jing was learning archery from Zhebie, martial arts from the Seven Jiangnan Monsters and Ma Yu, and even had a bloody battle with Mei Chaofeng and his wife.
With a lot of fighting scenes, such costumes are naturally more suitable than the complicated styles they originally designed.
The bearded version is more realistic, but not suitable for martial arts dramas.
As for Li Yiyi’s version of Guo Jing...
Forget about post-modern hairstyles.
Afraid that the stylists would ruin her hard work, Xiao Qian began to fully participate in the styling work and drew hundreds of styling pictures in succession.
"Guo Jing's appearance is simple, so his clothes should not be too flashy. Green, gray, and crimson can be used as the main colors. Only when he is the general of the Mongolian Western Expedition, he can change it."
"Huang Rong wants to highlight her charm, beauty and agility, so her clothes should be mostly pink, gold and white."
Zhu Yin's version of Huang Rong also had a white and cyan look, which was abandoned by Xiao Qian.
This kind of color is too plain and can be used on Mu Nianci, but it definitely doesn't fit Huang Rong's setting.
At the end of November, the looks of all the actors were finalized, and then the makeup photos were taken.
Starlight Film and Television immediately released the posters of the male and female protagonists.
During this period of time, Lu Yi was really obedient and kept on gaining weight. He drank two kilograms of steak every day, drank various carbohydrates, and received martial arts instruction. He finally built up his physique, and his face became less sharp.
Once the posters of him and Zhu Yin were released, they aroused heated discussions.
"Who are these? Why don't you recognize them?"
"But it fits the character image very well. This Guo Jing is honest and honest at first glance, and this Huang Rong... wow... no, I'm in love."
"I declare that from today on, Zhu Yin is my wife."
Starlight Film and Television is also actively collecting external comments, and there are many positive reviews, which also makes the company feel relieved.
Xiao Qian asked Chen Weizhou to lead the crew to Hengdian, and he went to the action design team.
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a martial arts drama, in which action scenes are indispensable. How to design the martial arts work is also a top priority.
And unlike movies, what is shown in TV series is more fancy.
In particular, some of the martial arts in the play, such as the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, One Yang Finger, Nine Yin White Bone Claws, Dog Fighting Stick Technique, etc., are all non-existent in reality, and require the martial arts master to use his imagination.
Because Yang Yue went to be in charge of "Shaolin Temple", the company used a combination of old and new for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
Bai Hesong took Yang Yue's cousin Yang Jun and some other members of the Yang family's class to form the martial arts team.
At this time, everyone got together and thought about how to show these skills on the screen.
Xiao Qian's arrival helped them a lot.
"Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. Since there is a dragon character in the name, we can use special effects to make a dragon."
Xiao Qian stood in the open space and gestured with a move of "Arrogance and Regret".
"For example, after performing this move, and then using computer special effects to simulate a golden dragon on the palm of your hand, running towards the opponent and hitting it, wouldn't it look great?"
Bai Hesong scratched his head.
"Then it's up to the special effects company to come forward."
Their martial arts skills can only design movements, but special effects are beyond their capabilities.
After being manipulated by Xiao Qian, the martial arts directors were also very interested. Because this method of action design was completely different from their previous ideas.
Although I haven't seen the effect yet, I can only simulate it in my mind and know that once it is shot, the audience will definitely be amazed.
Xiao Qian was very reserved.
Demo, have you ever seen how cool Gang Leader Qiao’s Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is?
But with his beginning, everyone's imagination was stimulated.
Yang Jun thought of a good idea.
"With the Flying Dragon in the Sky move, when a person leaps upward, several golden dragons will also fly around him."
"Yes, yes, this is beautiful."
Others agreed and begged Xiao Qian to sketch the action. Later, they would find a special effects company to complete post-production.
Seeing that everyone's ideas had been opened up, Xiao Qian was very pleased, but also reminded: "You must not forget that the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are unparalleled and are the best palm techniques in the world.
Don’t just focus on the special effects and ignore its powerful characteristics. Do you understand?”
Everyone quickly wrote it down and started working overtime to develop other actions.
In mid-December, the martial arts team finally completed the design of all kung fu routines and rushed to Hengdian.
While the crew took the lead in filming the literary drama, they set up a venue nearby and began to guide the training of actors in the martial arts drama.
As a result, all the actors in the crew, regardless of age or sex, began practicing martial arts in an ecstatic way.
