Most of the scenes in "The Swordsman" were filmed in Hengdian.
Zhang Beard wanted to shoot the scene on location, but Xiao Qian wouldn't let him.
That's not necessary.
When filming a movie, the first important thing is to shoot the scene well. If the scene is not shot well, what about shooting a travel promotional video if you just shoot the scenery to perfection?
TVB also used plastic sets, which did not prevent other people's dramas from becoming classics.
Hengdian has now become the largest film and television base in China. After Xiao Qian's guidance, it has become more formal.
Before "The Swordsman" moved into the studio, Zhang Beard said he hoped to have a bamboo forest, so Hengdian transplanted it a year in advance.
At this time, there was a restaurant sitting in the bamboo forest, and the clouds and mist created by the spray machine were hovering outside the building, adding a bit of poetry.
Xiao Qian leaned behind the monitor and said with satisfaction: "Look, isn't this picture much better than when you went to Hengshan to shoot? And it doesn't steal the shot, and goes directly to the theme."
In the monitor, the picture was first frozen outside the restaurant.
The three characters "Huiyanlou" mark the location, and then the camera moves up, clearly explaining the scene inside from the perspective of the window.
A young man in green clothes, a rough and arrogant man with an open heart, and a young and timid little bald nun.
In order to play the role of Yilin, Shu Chang worked hard and even shaved off her hair.
Even if I'm wearing a hat now, I can still see the shape of my bald head.
Originally, according to Zhang Dabeard's intention, since everyone has shaved their heads, they should show their bald heads to look real.
But after Xiao Qian understood the situation, he specifically ordered Shu Chang and the nuns of the Hengshan Sect to wear monk's hats.
In martial arts dramas, the Hong Kong and Taiwan versions all like to wear hats, while in mainland China they just show off their heads.
The reason why the Hong Kong and Taiwan versions wear hats is that the actors there do not shave their heads and wearing hats can hide them.
The mainland version pursues authenticity.
But in martial arts dramas, wearing hats by monks and nuns actually has a hidden benefit.
That means it won't distract from the focus.
When the audience was watching the show, they should have focused on the acting skills of the actors. But when you think about the bright bald heads on the screen, it is difficult not to be noticed. It is really difficult to remember how well the actors performed.
Especially for the role of Yilin, another advantage of wearing a hat is that it can make the actor look younger.
In the previous life, Zhang's bearded version of Yilin had a bald head, and the actor is already quite old. Good guy, she looks just like the junior sister of Hengshan Sanding.
He Meidian's version of Yilin looks much younger through her hat, and she perfectly interprets Yilin's simplicity and ignorance, which makes me feel pity for her.
Shu Chang and He Meidian have the same approach and that is their childlike appearance.
At this time, she appeared in the camera wearing a hat. She was really young and beautiful, sweet and charming, but also a little bit weak.
The three of them gathered around a square table, which was filled with fine wine and delicacies.
Normally, it would be a banquet. But obviously, in "Swordsman", there is no good wine and no good banquet.
When the camera captured the three of them, Xiao Qian looked over his big beard and shouted stop.
Zhang Bearded was stunned for a moment, but didn't say anything.
Xiao Qian will directly interfere in the filming process, which is no secret in Starlight. At first, everyone was not used to it, but who calls him the boss?
Xiao Qian took the loudspeaker from Zhang Dabeard's hand and told the three people in the distance a play.
"Brother Xian, you are a prodigal, you might as well be more relaxed when eating. Shu Chang, you were captured, not invited. And you are a nun, what should you do when you are facing a table full of drinks and meat?
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Shu Chang's face turned red and he apologized again and again.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm not in the mood. I'll adjust quickly."
When Zhang Dabeard next to him heard Xiao Qian's words, he couldn't help showing admiration.
As soon as the camera was pushed up, Xiao Qian discovered so many problems, which were much worse than him.
The second time I shot it again, the setting, atmosphere, and action were all right.
Linghu Chong and the other three had not had much to eat and drink when someone else came up to the restaurant.
They are the two members of the Taishan Sect.
When the young man heard that it was Tian Boguang, he got angry on the spot. Regardless of his own kung fu, he drew his sword and started to fight.
The result can be imagined, he lay down in seconds.
The older man was frightened and angry, and he still couldn't see the situation clearly, so he actually came to take action.
This one lasted longer, but it only took a dozen blows, and he was beaten all over. Only then did he wake up, dragging the dead one and crawling out of the restaurant.
During the entire fight, Tian Boguang killed one of the Taishan sect members and injured one without leaving his chair.
His martial arts skills are so high that he can walk thousands of miles alone.
"Is this section too short? If a few more shots are added, the audience can understand it better."
Zhang Dabeard's heart is itchy and he wants to express his opinions.
Everything about directing "The Swordsman" this time was good, except for one thing that made him very upset.
The entire crew performs their duties, but every one of them is unruly and very persistent.
In terms of action scenes, he had a lot of ideas. But when he went to Wu Zhi to talk about it, they were all shot back.
This made him very angry and he got angry on the spot.
In the past, when he was angry, the entire crew would tremble. But when Wu Zhi saw him getting angry, he actually called the producer directly.
After the producer arrived and learned about the situation, his response made him even more stunned.
The producer actually told him that he hoped he could respect Wu Zhi's work and not mess around in unfamiliar areas.
Zhang Bearded said angrily, I am the director, shouldn't you listen to me?
The producer spread his hands and spoke more clearly.
It’s true that you are a director, but you are not a martial artist.
Do you know what kung fu is and what action scenes are?
If you don't understand and still interfere, the things you shoot will definitely not meet the requirements.
If you mess around again, as a producer, you will have to report it to the company and ask the company to change the director.
There is nothing Zhang Beard can do.
Now that Xiao Qian was in person, he was thinking about telling his boss that if he got support, wouldn't his idea be realized?
The filming of this scene took several months, and he would have more say in the future.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Qian turned to look at him and her tone was not good at all.
"What's wrong with you? You insist on interfering in a field that you don't understand. Isn't this your work? Are you here to ruin your reputation as a director, or are you trying to make things difficult for yourself?"
Zhang Beard has been famous for many years, how can he be suppressed so easily.
"How do you know that my idea is not good?"
Got it, don’t give up until you reach the Yellow River.
Xiao Qian decided to let him give up completely.
"Come on, come on, the actors just now, let's work hard again. We reshoot the plot just now. This time, we will listen to Director Zhang's command. You will do whatever he tells you to do."
This is a real comparison.
Zhang Dabeard was not worried, but was very enthusiastic, feeling that his opportunity had come.
If I win this time, then when I film in the future, I can let the fish jump and the sky high, let the birds fly.
After another hard work, the part directed by Zhang Dabeard was also completed.
"Take the two master tapes for editing now, and then randomly find people in the film and television city to watch them. Remember, be sure to ask people who watch it to write down their reviews. Based on a hundred people, bring back the investigation report after you finish it.
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Three days later, the person responsible for this matter came back.
The eyes that looked at Zhang Bearded were full of sympathy.
"Let's watch it together."
Xiao Qian was full of confidence and invited Zhang Dabeard to watch and comment together.
First, the review of the original version.
To sum up, the atmosphere is in place, the movements are crisp and neat, Tian Boguang's sharp knife is well-deserved, and it looks like you are immersed in the scene.
Next is the bearded version.
The first comment that came up made Zhang Dabeard feel like he had been hit by a battering ram.
【Just fight, why so much nonsense?】
[It’s going to be slow motion while the beating is going on. Don’t we have bad eyesight? Do we have to add this crap?]
[Didn’t you cut it in a restaurant? Why are there still fallen leaves? Are you cutting the leaves into two pieces for cooking? 】
After reading the comments one by one, Xiao Qian couldn't close the corners of her mouth at all.
Because it was a survey conducted by random passers-by, there was no politeness in the evaluation. It was really as vicious as possible, comparable to the keyboard warriors of later generations.
But Zhang Dabeard couldn't stand it anymore.
Before I finished reading it, I started to doubt my life.
"I...is my filming that bad? Isn't it right to increase the artistic sense in the play?"
Xiao Qian patted his shoulder and decided to wake him up.
"You think that what you do adds to the artistic sense, but that's just what you think. The audience doesn't think that there is anything artistic in doing this, but it becomes ugly. Filming, no matter what, must be based on reality, and don't live in
In my own little world."
Xiao Qian's words were unknown to him or to whom.
"There are some people who are engaged in literary and artistic work in our country. They always think that their art is not appreciated by others because the audience is not good at it. But they never think about whether the art they think they are is art. I don't want you to fall into this kind of situation.
It’s a dead end. Open your eyes to see the world more and listen to the voices of the audience. It’s not a bad thing for your artistic creation.”
