It would be some time before Warner arranged the first shooting location, so Liu Qingshan took this opportunity to find Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to further deepen their understanding.
In fact, it is very easy to deal with these people. Most of the rappers have outspoken personalities. Although they have a bit of a maverick temperament, they are still quite cheerful after actual contact.
Moreover, they were very curious about the way Liu Qingshan took the initiative to hand over cigarettes. This was just like Westerners having different customs and habits when dining. Offering cigarettes, no matter how small, could arouse their strong interest.
So the topic started around the different customs between the two countries. After a few rounds, the casual communication method of chatting with friends quickly won the favor of the two people.
Of course, no one is responsible for this. If Liu Qingshan was just an unknown person, people would still suspect that there is some ulterior conspiracy in this way of proactively offering cigarettes. This kind of thing is nothing new in the United States.
Therefore, the so-called rivers and lakes here are far more dangerous than those in China. This has nothing to do with being straightforward, but has something to do with the fierce competition that exists all the time.
Unless they are friends who grew up together, there is always the danger of having unpredictable hearts among people who later get to know each other in society. Yesterday we were eating at the same table, and the next day, the other person was coming from behind. Guns, this kind of thing is completely normal here.
Warner's people arrived at the bar more than an hour later. Two large cabins were standard equipment for all film crews, and several cars pulling various props followed closely behind.
The first shooting location was the black area on the west side of the city, also called the homeless area.
Perhaps compared to the Chinatown that Chinese people often hear about, the black area is indeed a bit chaotic, but it is not as scary as imagined.
Especially with the existence of these black rappers, any danger that should exist is completely eliminated, because these singers have a high status in the minds of black people, are extremely popular, and are regarded as the most reliable people to speak for them.
No one would be surprised to propose shooting here, because the literal translation of the song "uptownfunk" is "Uptown Funk". The original meaning of "uptown" is a suburban residential area or residential area, and the literal translation here is "uptown".
The original meaning of funk means fear, frustration, and worry. Here it is also literally translated as funk music for entertainment. Funk is the transliteration of funk, and music comes from fun, which means entertainment and happiness.
Funk is a kind of dance music, which belongs to a large category of black music. It is undoubtedly the right choice to shoot here.
But for Liu Qingshan, he is too lazy to come up with new ideas. Completely copying the original MV will save worry and effort, and it will be in line with the common understanding here in the United States.
Just like Chinatown has a gang system, there are famous drunkards and thugs here. They have strong racial concepts. It is because of the existence of such people that it is considered a dangerous place.
It's just that today's situation is different. Long before they arrived, the biggest gangsters in the nearby streets had already appeared. This was Warner's advance preparation.
What made Liu Qingshan almost shocked was that these people were actually very familiar with Ace Cooper and several other black singers. Even Eminem, a white man, walked up and fist-bumped with these people. Shoulder salute.
Soon these people started to interact with more and more passers-by.
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Discovering the existence of Liu Qingshan, he walked forward and tried to do the same action, and sure enough, the next moment there were many sharp screams, which came from a group of young black girls on the street. It comes from their mouths.
Liu Qingshan's fan base covers a very wide range, and naturally includes a large part of black people.
These girls who look young but somewhat bloated must be his fans, and his gesture of greeting them just now undoubtedly quickly gained a lot of favor.
Several gangsters also felt that their faces were bright, and one of them said: "Mr. Liu, you can still shoot here today. If you need help, I will call for you immediately. If you need to maintain order on the scene, we will all be the security guards ourselves. If you’re thirsty or hungry, it’s just a phone call away!”
During the filming of the mv, although he was not the on-site director, he was the specific planner, and of course he had enough right to speak: "What I'm worried about is that more and more people will gather here. Do you want the crew to pay some money and you can help hire some on-site?" Security personnel?”
Another guy covered in tattoos laughed: "We are the police chiefs here. No matter how many people there are, there will be no trouble if we are here. We don't need any money from the crew!"
On the side, 50 cents quietly explained to Liu Qingshan: "These people don't value money at this time. What they need is face. As long as they are given enough respect, they may pay back!"
There were some words he didn't say clearly, and Liu Qingshan reacted quickly, and immediately clasped his fists and handed over his hands: "I'm sorry to bother you, brothers. Let's take a photo together later. I'm honored to meet you guys!"
As expected, those people were beaming with joy. Immediately, some people turned around and started shouting around the street. As expected, some people who were getting closer also stopped and spread out to watch from afar with smiles.
The Warner crew chose a two-story building with an open front door. Almost as soon as the car stopped, more than twenty people jumped out and started working. Their professionalism was unambiguous.
In the blink of an eye, some benches and other props were placed near the wall. A prop truck also brought several huge speakers. The moment the recorded demo was played, the magical melody and rhythm attracted everyone. There was a roar of applause.
But the first scene shot was not of Liu Qingshan and several people participating in the dance. Instead, the director assigned someone to stand or sit where, and then the camera was immediately put in place. Everything seemed to be progressing and orderly, without any sloppiness. The staff cooperated well with each other.
Then the large convertible that had been reserved for a long time appeared. Dr. Dre and his apprentice Eminem took their places in the driver's seat and the front of the car respectively, causing a burst of laughter and cheers.
These two men are extremely famous among black people and are far more popular than some Hollywood big shots.
But the most ridiculous scene was when Liu Qingshan changed into a pink suit from the car and showed up. Bennington, Ice Cube and others who had spent the night together were all laughing. Laughing, not to mention the hundreds of onlookers surrounding the street.
The laughter was accompanied by screams and whistles. Even Jin Xishan and Taylor covered their faces with their hands, as if they were so embarrassed that they wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it immediately.
Fortunately, the tailoring of the suit is exquisite enough, and coupled with his height of over 1.9 meters, it also highlights the straight figure. After everyone got used to it, it became more and more pleasing to the eye, and the hilarious feeling before was naturally reduced rapidly.
It’s just this kind of visual suddenness that gradually calms down.
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It was strange, but the next moment Liu Qingshan called four people to practice his dance steps, he once again aroused laughter.
Because his dance steps and gestures are so damn coquettish. The ecstatic pink suit, the pretentious gestures that are so coquettish, the endless swing dance steps, and the absolutely brainwashing melody. It’s already reached the point where you’ll be swaying along if you listen to it. I can't help but shake my legs when I stand up or sit down.
Then everyone burst into laughter, followed by screams at the top of their lungs. Following someone's rhythmic applause, countless people responded, and the atmosphere in the whole street soon became cheerful.
Fortunately, this was just a rehearsal before the actual shooting, otherwise all the film that had been shot would have been scrapped.
Obviously, this kind of rehearsal was also intentional by Liu Qingshan. Only when problems are discovered can they be solved in time, otherwise the filming progress will be endlessly delayed.
The director was not idle at this time. He arranged the positions and shooting requirements for the extras who were called in temporarily. After letting them get familiar with it several times, the official shooting started.
Someone had already used a loudspeaker to warn the crowd that it was necessary to silence the sound during the filming. Although more and more people gathered on the street, reaching more than a thousand people in an instant, the experienced director was not anxious at all. It seems like there is a lot of running around, but some processes are carried out in an orderly manner and there is no chaos at all.
Moreover, the actual recording was carried out intermittently. There were many times when the video was stopped within ten seconds of being turned on. The final MV content would be composed of these seemingly trivial footages.
But even so, the joy at the scene never stopped, mainly because the melody of this song is so magical. No wonder a group of rap giants are willing to actively participate in it, not caring about their status during the performance.
This is a veritable leg-shaking song. The exciting funk rhythm needs no explanation. No one will doubt that it will become a huge hit in the future.
He also used a semi-rap-style singing method to sing those slightly silly lyrics, which matched perfectly with Liu Qingshan's sexy fan dress. Taylor was stimulated and tirelessly chattered in Jin Xishan's ear: "I finally understand why my brother chose Wearing this outfit, I thought it was ridiculous and even a little embarrassing before, but now I just think everything is in harmony!"
Jin Xishan also laughed loudly: "Yes, I feel the same way. It seems that dressing up like this is more in line with the atmosphere of the whole song!"
Tyra was the first passerby to appear during the filming. After completing her mission, she also supported the two of them: "When I heard this song, I was brainwashed. Uptown Funk and Funky Music are really incredible. There are so many masterpieces, and Mr. Liu’s creative ability really surprised me!”
"Of course!" Taylor patted his little chest, "My brother is amazing. No matter what he does, his planning and creation are unrivaled. I have never seen him fail!"
The child's unintentional words caused Tyra to concentrate for a moment. She didn't know what she thought of, but she immediately said goodbye to the two of them in a hurry, then turned around to find her car.
At this time, the four dancers who always followed Liu Qingshan were Walter, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent.
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