Sometimes people's first impressions may not be accurate.
When He Xin met Director Hu Mei for the first time, he instinctively felt the strength of this female director. He originally thought that the cooperation process would be difficult. Unexpectedly, after the filming actually started, he found that her attitude was better than that of almost all the directors he had worked with.
All should be open.
For example, during the filming process, Director Hu Mei insisted that every actor make sure that there is no problem with his or her role before going on stage. If someone felt uncomfortable, she would discuss it repeatedly with the actors to see if they had any inspirations or ideas during the filming process.
, you can try it as long as it doesn’t violate the tone and development of the entire drama.
He Xin likes this kind of creative atmosphere very much, but he is also very sensible and will not stop because of the director's openness. After all, there are so many staff on the scene, and the feelings of other actors must be taken into consideration. You can't just come suddenly because of you.
Just do whatever you want when you get some inspiration.
Everyone can understand if you come here once in a while, but if it happens more often, it will be very annoying. People will think that you are showing off, or that you are selfish, do not consider the feelings of others, and do not value the work of others.
, just looking after one person to have fun.
Therefore, he tried his best to make preparations more carefully, and communicated in advance if any problems were discovered in time, so as not to delay the normal shooting work.
According to the script length of "Qiao's Courtyard", a few episodes may be cut in the final film. This will not happen in later generations, where the script length of 50 episodes will be cut to 80 episodes in the final film.
When CCTV bought it, it had already set a preliminary launch date, which was to be the show to kick off next year.
Generally speaking, for a TV series of this size, it takes at least half a year to complete the filming, dubbing, editing and other post-production work, plus review.
In order to keep up with the schedule, the crew was divided into two groups, A and B, which started shooting simultaneously in Pingyao Ancient City and Qiao Family Courtyard respectively, with several main actors traveling between the two places.
Qiao Zhiyong, played by He Xin, has a wide age range, from a young man of 19 to 89 years old. Although Director Hu Mei tried his best to follow the filming process during filming, he had to make decisions at any time due to factors such as weather and scenes.
Adjustment.
So He Xin had to constantly switch between youth, middle age and old age.
Although it is common to jump from one shot to another when filming, it has to be said that it is much more difficult to do so with such an age span.
Fortunately, he was well prepared and no embarrassing drama occurred. However, he never found what he thought was the precise entry point for the character of Qiao Zhiyong.
He has already read the life information of Qiao Zhiyong very well. He is a legendary figure in the business world, and he will definitely become the richest man in the world today.
The script "Qiao Family Courtyard" depicts Qiao Zhiyong's glorious life.
The description of this character can be roughly divided into several aspects: the way of doing business, the way of running a family, the way of employing people and how to behave in the world.
For example: "I take what others give up, make small profits and sell widely, maintain credibility, and do not engage in hypocrisy." This is his way of doing business.
"Only selfless people can be great, only great people can be generous", "Be kind to others and make promises", "Every porridge and meal should be thought of as hard-earned, and the material resources are difficult with half a trace of perseverance" This is what he formulated
Family training.
"Use talents in an eclectic way" is his approach to employing people.
When dealing with others, you should be easy-going, pay attention to honesty, and "do business with ethics."
This should be a person who is elegant, straightforward, self-disciplined, and has great wisdom.
But if you really want to act like this, the characters may be real, but the excitement will be greatly reduced.
Before, he always thought that Qiao Zhiyong, played by Chen Jianbing in the original version, was too exaggerated and out of control. Now it seems that some of his exaggerated performances are reasonable. After all, he learned about the death of his eldest brother and faced tribesmen who came to withdraw their shares and press for debts.
He and his colleagues had to give up their studies and start a business, and then they were forced to give up their childhood sweetheart. This series of changes all happened in an extreme time. At that time, Qiao Zhiyong was only nineteen years old, no matter how calm and introverted he was,
When people encounter this kind of situation, they will go crazy and collapse.
Only severe conflicts will make the characters more exciting.
But as the saying goes: Too much is never enough!
The performance of Jianbing in the original version was too overdone, even a little unscrupulous, and the effect was counterproductive.
Also interpreting a legendary figure in the business world, Bai Jingqi, played by Chen Baoguo, is a rebellious character at heart, but he has both a passionate and uncompromising side and a smooth and cunning side as a businessman.
After all, Chen Baoguo is an experienced actor after all, and Jianbing is still a bit tender. Of course, this does not deny that Jianbing is not a good actor. It can only be said that he did not play the role of Qiao Zhiyong well.
After all, he has won the Feitian Award, and later won the Golden Horse Best Actor, so his business ability is still good. For example, in the "Trident" broadcast yesterday, Uncle Jianbing's performance in it was definitely second to none, beating the other two.
Then the question arises. Bai Jingqi, played by Chen Baoguo, originally had the hustle and bustle of a Beijing uncle, which is fundamentally different from the Shanxi merchant image represented by Qiao Zhiyong, but it cannot be as out of control as Chen Jianbing's version. There needs to be something in between.
One degree.
How to grasp this degree, He Xin is still not sure yet. He didn't ask the director for advice, knowing that asking would be in vain, otherwise it would be impossible for Chen Jianbing's out-of-control version of Qiao Zhiyong to appear.
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"Come on, come on, place it here!"
"Is the lighting okay?"
"Attention, we are all veteran actors. Let me emphasize one point here. When the actual shooting is about to begin, do not look at the camera... Yes, just pretend that the camera does not exist..."
In the ancient city of Pingyao, the small square in front of the Town God's Temple was bustling with chaos. The staff were busy setting the scene, adjusting the lighting and camera positions, and the assistant director used a loudspeaker to direct the extras.
It was evening, the sun had just set, and once it got dark, the actual shooting started.
He Xin, Jiang Qinqin, Ni Dahong, Ma Yili and other main actors arrived in the afternoon. They had been busy with preparations such as dialogue and positioning. They had just finished their makeup and were waiting for the actual shooting.
He Xin's makeup is simple. He is already used to it now. He gets up early in the morning, runs, washes and eats breakfast. After that, he runs to the dressing room, shaves his head, puts braids on the back of his head, and puts on a long coat.
Even when he is not in action, he still looks like this and walks around the world. So, now he just needs to brush off some oil on his face and decorate it a little.
"Brother Dahong, want one?"
He Xin squatted under the eaves, lifted up his gown, fished out a box of cigarettes, and handed it to Ni Dahong, who was holding up his sleeves and pinned his neck.
Ni Dahong looked back at the cigarette in his hand and shook his head.
Although there is a twenty-year age difference between the two, after getting along for a period of time, the two have a pretty good relationship. They often get together to eat and drink together. Lao Ni is not a big smoker, but he is a drunkard. Every time he drinks, he drinks a bottle of Fenjiu.
It's like playing.
After getting acquainted with each other, He Xin realized that despite his humble appearance, this guy was actually the brother-in-law of Sister Ni Ping. It was quite rare to have a surname named Ni, but it was even rarer for the couple to share the same surname. What was even more coincidental was that their daughter was actually named Ni Ni.
Of course it can't be the Yumo from later generations.
The two have filmed several scenes together, and He Xin has roughly figured out each other's performance routines, which are just three tricks: face paralysis, a mean smile, and pretending to be crazy and acting stupid. They are exactly the same as Su Daqiang in his memory.
Don't underestimate these three tricks. As long as you use them in the right place, the character in the performance will suddenly become very vivid. And when he is performing, sometimes he will appear very casual, but you will feel
Very natural.
For example, during the rehearsal in the afternoon, his character Sun Maocai was reading a book and selling peanuts in the Chenghuang Temple. If another actor had played the role, he might have been sitting or squatting with a book in his hand.
But he didn't. He lay down directly on the ground, resting his head on a sack full of peanuts, and crossed his legs. He was very leisurely and natural, and he immediately showed the image of a poor and frustrated scholar. Even the director Hu Mei also
I couldn't help but give high fives.
Seeing that he didn't want it, He Xin put the cigarette in his mouth. As for the other Zhang Yi beside him, he didn't even ask. This was a rare good young man who didn't smoke or drink, and was very boring.
It was just that he had just put a cigarette in his mouth and was about to reach for the lighter.
Hearing a "pop" sound, a small flame appeared in front of him, and then there was Zhang Yi's flattering face, holding a lighter in his hand.
"Second Master, please!"
"Um!"
He was not polite, leaned over, lit a cigarette, and took a deep breath.
Speaking of Zhang Yi, He Xin is really convinced by him. He has been by his side since he joined the group.
Before turning on the phone, he wanted to get a feel for the character Qiao Zhiyong, so he ran to Qiao's courtyard all day long, and he actually followed him every day.
When you go out early in the morning, you will definitely meet him at the door of the hotel. He has a flattering smile and a stooped back. He comes at a trot every time. Moreover, when he runs, his thighs do not swing much and his steps are small, but his calves
The frequency is very fast and constant.
This doesn't look like the straight-backed soldier he had when we first met him. He is clearly a lackadaisical follower.
In his words, since the director wants everyone to understand the characters, following the second master is to understand the characters.
Ma Yong, who played the role of Chang Shuan, was in the same room with him. At first, he followed his lead and served him well. But after a few days, Ma Yong couldn't hold on anymore. Without him, who would be willing to follow him for a whole day and still get nothing?
There is no purpose. But Zhang Yi follows him like this every day.
Even after turning on the camera, he still followed suit, wearing his pigtails, changing into a coarse servant costume, and wandering around every day.
But here comes the problem. As the male lead with the most scenes, He Xin has scenes every day. It only takes two or three days for him to show his face in the camera and say a line, but he still enjoys it.
For example, in the two days of dramas, there was no role for him at all. He didn't have to come to Pingyao. It would be more comfortable to rest in a hotel. But he still came, and he was still dressed like the one in the drama, looking very good.