Although the lighting technician was relieved, the filming process was still not smooth. Zhao Rang was very demanding after he entered the working state. Sometimes he was dissatisfied with the wrinkles on Jiang Se's clothes and had to ask the stylist to smooth them out and start over. He wanted to make sure that every hair on Jiang Se's head obeyed his orders.
Just to shoot this short scene, Jiang Se had to do it again and again more than twenty times.
But the effect is also very obvious. Every second of the original film that has not undergone post-production trimming is magnificent. What makes Zhao Rang look at Jiang Se with admiration is that after repeating it so many times, no matter it was because of her, the lighting technician, the stylist, or even the placement of the props, she never showed any impatience.
In fact, her performance was getting better and better, and the piano music she played was getting more and more beautiful.
It seemed that every NG was like reviewing the music again for Jiang Se.
She did not complain or act coquettishly. Although Zhao Rang might not agree even if she asked for a rest, the fact that she did not make such a request undoubtedly made Zhao Rang feel better about this newcomer.
It took more than an hour to shoot her scene from the beginning to the end. During this hour, she always sat elegantly, without any hunched over or decadent posture.
Such upbringing and character, so dedicated!
"Xiao Jiang, take a rest for a while."
Zhao Rang put on his headphones and played the original video back, a satisfied look on his face: "This part went very smoothly. Let's take a five-minute break and continue."
The crew handed Jiang Se a bottle of mineral water. She thanked them and took the bottle.
Zhao Rang sat and watched the original film that had just been shot, while whispering to Cui Xing who had dressed up.
After resting for a while and confirming that the film was satisfactory and there was no need for Zhao Rang to reshoot, he looked at the time and clapped his hands.
The stage manager started shouting "get ready" again.
Cui Xing, who was sitting next to Zhao Rang, stood up. At this moment, he was no longer the lazy superstar, but a shy and introverted young man with a bit of immaturity and anxiety in his eyes, a little confused, and a little excited.
The stylist combed his straight black hair down to cover most of his forehead, creating a shadow between his eyebrows and eyes. Coupled with his drooping shoulders, he looked a little inferior.
Jiang Se saw that Cui Xing seemed like a different person in an instant, and only then did she realize the acting skills of this currently popular male star in the entertainment industry.
She thought of Hang Yuyi in "Fake It Comes True". When she saw Hang Yuyi playing Zhou Rongchen, she felt that Hang Yuyi's acting skills were okay, at least he grasped the essence of Zhou Rongchen in the script.
But after seeing Cui Xing's performance, Hang Yuyi's acting skills were no longer on the same level as his.
She thought of the advice Gu Jiaer had given her about an actor's acting skills, and then looked at Cui Xing's performance now, feeling thoughtful.
"Okay, everyone take your positions."
The script supervisor shouted, and the staff on the set quickly returned to their positions.
Jiang Se also calmed down and sat down in front of the piano. She had to continue playing the piano in the same posture to ensure that Li Qingyang, played by Cui Xing, would fall in love with her at first sight.
The camera was pointed at Cui Xing, who was standing outside the piano store and heard the pleasant piano sounds of "ding ding dong dong" coming from inside.
His eyes lit up instantly, with a look of desire on his face. He first strode towards this side, then after two steps, he seemed a little impatient and ran over.
But when he approached the piano store, he seemed a little nervous and his pace gradually slowed down.
In this scene, he portrayed a young man with inner conflict vividly. Zhao Rang stood up with satisfaction and made an 'OK' gesture.
While the makeup artist was touching up his makeup, Cui Xingxian went to the camera to look at his previous performance and was obviously quite satisfied. When Zhao Rang signaled to start filming again, he stood back to the position where he had paused before.
Young Li Qingyang was attracted by the sound of the piano and stood cautiously in front of the glass window. He saw the piano in the window and a look of longing yet loss appeared on his face.
The next moment he raised his head, and Zhao Rang signaled the camera to zoom in on him. The screen clearly showed the look of surprise in Li Qingyang's eyes.
The camera captured Li Qingyang's expression at that moment. He opened his eyes wide and seemed a little dazed.
At this time, Cui Xing had been completely immersed in the play. He seemed to be Li Qingyang in the play, who had met the goddess of his destiny who made him infatuated.
He seemed to have forgotten where he was, and his previous desire yet fear for the piano store. He even couldn't help but stretch out his hand and lean on the glass window, wishing he could get his face closer to the glass.
Li Qingyang's somewhat rapid breathing sprayed on the clean glass, making the glass in front of him misty.
He was dressed very shabbily, which seemed totally out of place in this elegantly decorated piano shop.
But he has a pair of slender and beautiful hands, which is very eye-catching.
At this moment, he was looking at the store with piety and almost obsession in his eyes.
Cui Xing performed this action seven or eight times in a row before Zhao Rang finally passed this part of the plot.
The filming didn't stop until around six or seven in the evening. Zhao Rang was very satisfied with today's filming, and the entire crew was relieved.
Although the filming of this scene took much longer than Zhao Rang had imagined, and Zhao Rang was under pressure from all sides because he could not choose the role of the "goddess" that Li Qingyang fell in love with at first sight in the play, the wait was worth it.
Today's scene was shot perfectly. After editing and production, it might even exceed Zhao Rang's original expectations.
"Xiao Jiang is very good."
When Jiang Se changed his clothes and came out, the crew was packing up the filming equipment and instruments in the piano store. Zhao Rang was still sitting in front of the camera, replaying today's results.
He waved Jiang Se over, and the screen happened to show her back as she played the piano.
This is the third time that Jiang Se has joined the crew. He is not unfamiliar with facing the camera, but this is the first time that he sees himself in the camera.
Under the background of lights and music, Jiang Se, who already had good looks, had a clear and soft silhouette from behind. Sitting in front of the piano, she looked otherworldly.
"After finishing filming "The 99th Love Letter", do you have any plans?"
Zhao Rang drank the soda water and asked without blinking.
Most directors have their own personalities and tempers. Compared with Zhao Rang's temper at work, he seemed gentle and approachable at this time, and was obviously very satisfied with Jiang Se. (To be continued)