Liu Qingshan actually designed a series of follow-up work arrangements for Wang Baoqiang, but he never disclosed them to him, so that he could have a relatively stable mentality to finish filming the film.
It was the same today. When he saw the artist he signed, he didn't show much enthusiasm or concern, but just told him to do what he did as usual.
Wang Baoqiang, on the other hand, had no complaints as usual, always with a slightly humble smile on his face.
Before the day's filming, the crew set off firecrackers and held a groundbreaking ceremony. The day's scenes were filmed, and there was a wine to drink in the evening.
This is already an extremely high salary for the mainland crew. In fact, "A World Without Thieves" is also a big production, with an investment of 50 million and a total of more than 600 special effects shots. With so many special effects shots, we need to pursue the best effects.
In 2005, few crews had such conditions, and for Liu Qingshan's version, not only the investment amount increased, but the special effects production was also top-notch in the world, although it was not the most cutting-edge kind.
Of course, it was Snowland Studio that took over the production task. Due to the reputation of "Kung Fu", its film special effects production level is already the highest level in Asia, and the price is much lower than that of Hollywood teams of the same quality.
Moreover, due to the existence of the boss Liu Qingshan, who has system bugs, all special effects renderings have been drawn in detailed shots. All the studio has to do is to convert the blueprints into data.
That's why he had the confidence to achieve a much higher box office than the original version, and he dared to take the initiative to increase the amount of investment.
Moreover, the extra part was earned by his own studio. The production cost of more than 600 special effects shots is not a small amount. It is considered a high-tech blockbuster in Hollywood.
Liu Qingshan's scene didn't appear until the second day. The most exciting part of the whole drama, except for the funny stupid thief robbing part, is a series of scenes where the two thieves officially fight.
It is specifically presented in the various plots of several thieves battling wits and courage. Among them, the scene of peeling eggs with bare hands is the most important scene today.
Since everyone has seen Liu Qingshan's display of strength in the Gannan temple, it was the same today because he rejected Director Feng's suggestion to invite a professional private pickpocket to provide on-site guidance.
In fact, Director Feng had started planning these somewhat special plots a few months ago. He also asked someone to contact the real-life old thief king who was said to be able to peel eggs with his bare hands.
However, in the original film, the finger made the action of peeling an egg, which was later presented with the help of computer special effects. It is said that the person invited was not as magical as the legend says.
It's true that the person can do it, but it's far from being as perfect as what the movie wants to show. Moreover, this kind of simple and delicate work requires patience and care. It tests one's endurance, that is, it requires It takes a long time, and it may not be successful every time.
These questions couldn't be simpler for Liu Qingshan.
And the first element to complete this action is to have fast enough hand speed. With his current ability, hand speed is no longer a problem. He doesn't even need to actually touch the egg with his hand. He only needs to wrap the egg with invisible Qi. It can peel off eggshells in an instant.
Unfortunately, he couldn't show off his mysterious skills under the camera, so he could only touch the raw egg with his fingers.
But what we are filming today is Uncle Li, played by Uncle Ge, peeling eggs with his fingers. Liu Qingshan’s main role is to be his understudy.
He himself is like a bartender rolling the glass, and then the chicken shell slowly falls down.
This plot is necessary to show the extraordinary skills of the two thief kings, one big and one small.
When it was time to shoot, almost everyone gathered around him. Liu Qingshan had been indifferent before. Of course, he had to see it with his own eyes at this time.
Compared with peeling eggs with his fingers, he actually thinks it is easier. What he needs to show is separated by a glass cup, so it is really difficult to do it without professional skills.
Therefore, the low-skilled technique of shaking a cup shown in the plot is easy for someone with this skill to do. If he does not have it, he can only quietly use a ray of true energy.
Fortunately, due to the rapid shaking of the cup, even the later slow-motion playback could not reveal it. The eggs in the cup were actually rolled up by an invisible force.
Fortunately, the effect is the same, as long as the peeled eggs are kept intact.
But from an outsider's point of view, Liu Qingshan used pure techniques. This kind of magic-like action display was completed perfectly in just a few seconds.
As Director Feng's "click" sounded, there was a burst of enthusiastic applause, and many people's faces turned red from stimulation.
This is understandable. It is not easy to see the real King of Thieves skills with your own eyes. In addition, the mystery is over-exaggerated in advance, so it is normal for people's emotions to be stimulated.
Director Feng held up his thumbs up for a long time and kept sighing: "Don't mention it, I was a little doubtful about your self-confidence before. Tell me the truth. Before you became an actor, were you I have done similar work, I mean you are so skilled in it!"
The whole place burst into laughter.
Liu Qingshan also said happily: "Director Feng, aren't you afraid that my disciples will come to you and ask for an explanation? They have all been slandered for no reason as to the kind of special business they may engage in. At least my few grumpy ones My uncles and brothers will definitely not be willing to accept it!"
Whenever something happens that I can't explain clearly, I will pull out the non-existent teacher to support me, and it's the same today.
Director Feng couldn't help but shuddered after hearing this. Everyone knew that Liu Qingshan's martial arts was incredible. If the ancient sect that cultivated such a monster found him, not everyone could withstand that kind of deterrence.
As he quickly retracted his hand, Wang Baoqiang, who looked loyal and honest, suddenly said: "Boss, your master is more powerful than my Shaolin Temple, right? The legendary hidden force?"
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Liu Qingshan immediately accurately captured this point: "Baoqiang, are you saying that you know the existence of the Hidden Sect forces?"
Wang Baoqiang looked honest: "I don't know, but when I was learning martial arts when I was a child, I accidentally overheard a conversation between my uncles and masters. They once mentioned the ancient martial arts that had been lost. I vaguely remember that they were guessing. Is there any hidden force?"
Liu Qingshan was a little disappointed. He had originally expected to get some inside information from this kid, but it was obvious from his voice that it was just hearsay, and what he heard was still speculation.
But what he didn't expect was that Wang Baoqiang would wink suddenly and make a meaningful expression at him at a certain moment when others were not paying attention.
Liu Qingshan suddenly realized that it seemed that this boy really knew something, but his mind was far from being as simple as it seemed on the surface, and he knew that some words were not suitable to be said on such an occasion.
So he pretended not to know and changed the subject: "Uncle Ge, do you still have spare parts for those fake nails on your fingers? The next scene was filmed quickly so that the venue could be moved!"
Immediately, a female makeup artist came forward and applied glue to his hands, and someone else took out a plastic box and showed it to him.
At the same time, Uncle Ge was still sighing, but it was Director Feng who was facing him: "It will take a few minutes at most to film these two scenes. I remember last night we discussed giving a half-day shooting. Time, right?”
Director Feng laughed and cried, shaking his head: "Later, I changed it after meeting with the assistant director, and changed it to three hours. Obviously, there was another serious mistake this time. As long as Shanzi is around, all the action scenes will be severely compressed!"
The mentioned assistant director helped: "Three hours is because Mr. Liu said that today's two scenes are very simple and small things, so I suggested that Director Feng boldly shorten the shooting time." ! Unexpectedly, if the makeup had been prepared in advance, these two scenes would have taken less than ten minutes!"
Uncle Ge nodded: "When we were in Gannan, it was because of him that we saved at least three days. It's still the same today. I don't know whether I should laugh or cry. Saving time is of course the best, but it also sets off others." My ability is so far behind him! I am an old artist, and it is difficult for me to accept this cruel reality!"
Everyone was laughing, especially Wang Baoqiang who laughed the most.
The reason is that his boss has promised him that he will ask him to do one and a half moves in the future. As a martial arts practitioner, no one will be indifferent to higher forms of martial arts.
If he can master some such advanced techniques, he will be able to show the importance of his existence on similar occasions in the future.
Liu Qingshan did not show much humility in this regard, but pointed to Wu San and others crowded in the crowd not far away: "With the existence of me and them, our crew's time for shooting scenes will be greatly reduced in the future, saving money. What can’t you do with the time you have down? If the editing in the later stage is more precise, or it can be released in advance, you can just laugh secretly!"
Wu San’s mouth came out with an angry voice: “We will try to ensure a smooth transition, and the action design in advance will not occupy the official shooting time. This is Shanzi’s traditional filming style. When working with him, we will work hard to adapt to him! "
Director Feng clapped his hands and praised: "If all mainland actors were like you and took the initiative to cooperate with the crew without asking for conditions, I wouldn't be accused of being a tyrant on the set all the time!"
Luo Weixing of Pan Asia Investment is a friend of Liu Qingshan. As one of the major investors, he is here today to represent China Film and Qinghuang.
Because Han Shanping and Yang Wancheng were out of town, they introduced him as the representative of today's investors.
