Zhejiang Road Bridge was originally called the Old Garbage Bridge because there was a garbage dock next to the bridge. From the outside, the shape of the steel frame structure is very similar to the Waibaidu Bridge on the Bund.
In fact, the miniature Waibaidu Bridge built in Shanghai Film and Television Park is more like Zhejiang Road Bridge than Waibaidu Bridge.
The last time they had morning tea, Li Tang just casually mentioned "Zhejiang Roads and Bridges" to Cheng Er. It seems that this guy really came to the bridge and stayed there. He probably thought that this bridge really has Shanghai characteristics, or maybe he wanted to take pictures of the more famous Waibaidu Bridge, but because there was too much traffic there, he settled for the next best option. to Zhejiang roads and bridges with sparse traffic.
This morning, the crew set up a battle array in Luqiao, Zhejiang. It is relatively rare to make a movie these days, especially when a group of young people are tinkering here, and there are many people watching.
Fortunately, the local street heard that a group of Nortel students were going to make a short film about Shanghai, and they were very cooperative and sent a team of urban management coordinators to help maintain order.
The bridge deck has been cleared to ensure that no onlookers will appear in the camera, and everything is ready.
"Li Le, how much film do you have left?" Cheng Er suddenly turned around and asked the photographer.
"Two more."
"Let's take a real shot."
"Real shot...uh, good!"
Photographer Li Le was very excited.
A Kodak 35mm film is 400 feet long, which is about 122 meters. According to the conventional 24fps, it can be shot for about four minutes. The price of a Kodak 35mm film is 1,500 yuan.
It takes 100 minutes to film a movie, and the cost-effectiveness ratio of domestic films is about 1:8-1:15. In other words, it takes 800 minutes-1500 minutes to shoot material. Based on this calculation, the cost of film alone is as high as 30 Ten thousand to about 500,000.
The reason why Hu Tian's occupation in the short film is that of a photo studio owner is because it is a product placement for Kodak, for which Kodak sponsored twenty copies of 35mm film.
Twenty books, in principle, can be shot for 80 minutes, and the cost-effectiveness ratio is only a pitiful 1:2. In addition to careful budgeting for each filming, the actors also have to rehearse first. Once everything is OK, the actual shooting will begin. Li Le feels that there is no place for him to use himself.
"Real shot? Okay, no problem."
The makeup artist is applying powder to Li Tang's bald head. The sun is very good today and the light is very bright. Apply some powder to prevent the bald head from shining.
"All departments prepare!"
"Action!"
The arched bridge deck appeared in the camera, and with the sound of footsteps, a bald head emerged from the bridge deck, then his entire face, and then his upper body. I saw him wearing a short black coat and carrying a big green bag. He looked nervous and walked in a hurry. He looked back from time to time for fear that someone would catch up.
When Li Tang completely stepped onto the bridge and made sure that no one was chasing him, he suddenly laughed, from the bottom of his heart. This was the first time he laughed in all the shots he took.
There is the pride of escaping, but also the helplessness of self-comfort.
"Cut!"
Cheng Er shouted stop.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on him. After waiting for about half a minute, Cheng Er finally shouted: "It's passed!"
A group of young students couldn't wait to cheer. Only photographer Li Le looked unsatisfied: "Is it enough to pass?"
At this point, all the scenes of "Criminals" have been completed!
After working for more than half a month, everyone was very excited to witness the birth of the work.
"Brother Li, you did a great job!"
"Brother Li, thank you!"
"Brother Li, please contact me often in the future. When you come to the capital, you must call!"
"Brother Li..."
Finishing means parting. These young people who are about to leave school are all very emotional and naive, and many of them show their true feelings.
Cheng Er was the only one standing silently on the side of the road. He was undoubtedly the core of the team, but due to his personality, everyone was not surprised.
"Li Le, wait a minute, I want to take another shot."
He suddenly called out to Li Le who was packing equipment.
"What shot?"
Li Le ran over carrying the machine and reminded at the same time: "There is only one film left."
"enough."
Cheng Er seemed to have a sudden inspiration, and called Li Tang again: "Brother Li, please add a shot."
"What to shoot?"
"Just the children's song about pulling carrots that you sang last time, I want to film it again." Cheng Er said.
"Shooting here?"
Cheng Er took a look and said, "Just take the photo on the roadside."
Li Tang didn't know what his intentions were, but when filming, the actors had to revolve around the director's baton.
He asked again: "What is the state? Is there a specific situation?"
As a result, Cheng Er shook his head and said directly: "Whatever!"
"..."
Since the director said it’s okay, then it’s okay.
Li Tang stood on the roadside and watched Cheng Er discuss with photographer Li Le. The final result of the discussion was very simple, which was to take a close-up of Li Tang's face.
"Action!"
Li Tang just faced the camera, with no expression on his face and a lazy tone: "Pull it out, pull it out, pull it out, it can't be pulled out. The old man called the old woman to come and help him pull out the carrots. The old woman called her granddaughter, and she called her granddaughter. Call it the little yellow dog..."
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"Sister An, let me drive later," Li Tang said.
From Shanghai to Hengdian, except for the section to Hangzhou which is a highway, the rest of the journey is a national highway. Naian drives an imported Nissan Bluebird. Even though she is a womanizer, she drives very fiercely, especially on the highway. The speed often reaches more than 140 yards. Li Tangxin, who is sitting in the passenger seat, is worried. De Lao Gao. No, as soon as he got off the highway, he took the initiative to ask for help. He had just driven a third of the way, and the national highway was mixed with people and vehicles, making it even more dangerous.
Nai'an smiled and said: "It's okay, I'm not tired. Just squint for a while. Maybe when you wake up, we will have arrived in Hengdian."
"I can not sleep."
It's strange that Li Tang could sleep while sitting in her car.
"If you can't sleep, talk to me so I don't doze off while driving."
"Well……"
Li Tang was really speechless.
Nai'an glanced at him and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm just kidding you. Don't worry if I'm driving. I drove this car back from the capital alone."
Li Tang then remembered that this car was for taking photos in the capital, and he calmed down a little.
Originally, he wanted to report to the crew on his own, but Nai An insisted on sending him, saying that he wanted to help him build up his reputation. Although it is a joke, it makes sense if you think about it carefully.
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon in the industry to flatter someone who is superior and suppress someone who is inferior. If you don’t have any background, you will easily be ostracized. Especially now that there are many production crews dominated by Hong Kong and Taiwan, the situation of differential treatment between Hong Kong and Taiwan artists and mainland actors is very serious, and unpleasant things happen from time to time.
In this regard, the crew of "Returning the Pearl" has done quite well. On the one hand, Aunt Qiong Yao has cooperated with the mainland for filming for a long time, and the actors are not consistent in the selection. Mainland actors can still be the protagonists; on the other hand, Most of the creative people behind the scenes are from the mainland. There are many people with great power. Even if someone wants to act like a monster, they don't dare to show it to the public.
There is no telling which crew they will go to today. After all, most of the investors and creative team are from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and Nai An is also worried. After all, she was somewhat well-known and had a decent family background. As the boss and manager, she personally accompanied Li Tang into the group, which still held some weight.
