Even though he got the tips and strategies at the same time, Xia Cheng still couldn't take advantage of the beauty being scolded to gain favor.
And there's only one reason for it - that bastard named Ye Mingshuang was too sick to steal the show! Goldfinger is so big that he has no friends!
The first time Rong Su was scolded, before Xia Cheng could adjust his expression... he was too happy and might be misunderstood as gloating. It's not good to be too sad. People are already in a bad mood, and seeing a crying face may make them even more negative... So after working hard to find a good balance, Xia Cheng, who thought he could comfort the girl without being disliked, finally got up and saw What we saw was the scene of the handsome young man sitting next to the girl and teaching her.
"The effect just now is indeed not ideal, but I have already seen it, mainly because of the picture effect problem... You have to pay attention to the picture segmentation angle in the camera position, according to the lighting board and background and... So in a while you will be in the scene just now Move the position 0.0 meters to the left, move the upper body to the right and back 5 degrees, and open the shoulders 15 degrees more... "
Xia Cheng: "..."
After the girl easily passed a scene, the beautiful scene of jumping and running to pull Ye Shuang and cheering made the staff present smile and make Xia Cheng blind.
The second time a girl was scolded...
"If your acting skills are not good enough, go to the dressing room and put on eyebrow pencil. Isn't it just a cold beauty? Brother Ye will help you change the peaks of your eyebrows and the corners of your eyes. By the way, get some silver powder!"
Xia Cheng: "..."
The third time a girl was scolded...
"That's a matter of clothes. When you stand up later..."
the fourth time…
"The eyes are not sharp enough? Haha, besides refracting light, what else can the lens have? Don't listen to those superstitions, believe in scientific data... Go ahead! Just don't change your standing posture and the angle of your chin before you take the photo again. Look for your fingers with your eyes, don’t move your eyes or head..."
…
In this way, Rong Su, who opened the golden finger plug-in named Ye Shuang, was like a fish in water in the LPA studio. Maybe her acting skills are still a bit raw, maybe her aura is not strong enough, maybe she is not yet proficient in finding camera positions... but! With Brother Shuang, everything is fine!
Science changes the world!
After a whole day of makeup and auditions, not only was Xia Cheng frustrated that he had not been able to find a chance to perform in front of the girl, but Vincent, who had originally thought that there would be many twists and turns, was also surprised.
Most people think that this girl is so savvy. Although she keeps NGing, the same mistakes are often not repeated in failed shots... Regardless of her acting skills, nowadays even international movie queens often cannot figure out the ideal picture in the director's mind. In this situation, the easy-to-use Rongsu baby couldn't be more considerate!
Because of the language barrier, no one noticed Ye Shuang's role in this. Only a few people... For example, Director James thoughtfully discovered the mystery after a few shots.
"Ye." After the filming was over, Vincent came to Ye Shuang in surprise. His expression was clearly full of disbelief: "Director James said he wanted to treat you to dinner. Yes, it's you, Miss Rong Su, Ms. Qiu Yu and Cathy... It’s amazing, this is the first time I’ve seen James take the initiative to invite a spokesperson for his first collaboration.”
"..." Xia Cheng passed by silently with a dark face.
"..." Vincent was silent for three seconds, coughed and quickly changed his words seriously: "Of course, Mr. Xia Cheng is also one of the invited guests, hahaha..." After saying that, he turned around and pretended to be nonchalant, secretly planning to say hello to James later.
... Even if his presence is low, he is still a member of the Oriental Visitor Team. We can't invite everyone, so we can leave Xia Cheng alone to go home and eat bread.
James didn't have any problem with the temporary addition of a person to the guest list. Anyway, he was just a companion, as long as everyone he wanted to invite came.
The person who had the objection was Su Zheng. After knowing that she was deprived of the right to visit the studio, she further missed the opportunity to be treated to a meal. Su Zheng, who was left in the villa, was very dissatisfied about this and complained bitterly. Ye Shuang's ruthless, shameless, vexatious and graceless behavior.
After Ye Shuang listened calmly, she hung up the phone very naturally and gracefully, and apologized with a smile to the other people on the table who were waiting for her to answer the phone: "I'm very sorry, it was my friend who called... Well, I just said Are you talking about filming reforms?"
James, who has very stern facial lines, is not as serious as he was on the set during non-working hours. He stroked his beard. This famously tyrannical director was rarely patient at this time: "In fact, I have been in the past few years. I have always felt very unsatisfied. If I had a choice, I would like to make some real blockbusters instead of these unfortunate advertisements... "
"Ahem!" Vincent held the napkin to his lips in embarrassment and nodded to everyone to apologize: "I choked a little, please continue."
James had no intention of restraining himself in front of his parents. Sure enough, he turned around and continued confidently: "But do you know how difficult it is to make a satisfactory film? Those idiots who don't know anything only follow my instructions. , whether it’s lighting or camera tracks or anything else...if they make their own decisions, what comes out will be unsightly garbage.”
Vincent opened his mouth with difficulty and seemed to want to say something, but after thinking about it, he closed it in frustration - in fact, he really felt that other people's works were not that bad, and it was all because James's requirements were too high and too harsh. .
Ye Shuang politely raised a glass of white wine and took a sip. He put down the glass and thought for a moment before speaking: "I roughly understand what Mr. James means. You want to make a film again, but when you cooperate with others, they often fail to reach your level." The requirements are not of much help. If you don’t cooperate with others, your energy will not be able to take care of so many aspects... Your previous works were able to satisfy you at the time, but with your current perspective, you can no longer be satisfied with that. You’ve reached this level, so you want to ask me for guidance?”
James nodded decisively: "That's it."
That's it? hehe…
Ye Shuang smiled gently: "I refuse."
Oh, you refuse...wait you say it again? !
Not only Vincent, but also James felt that there might be something wrong with his ears.
"Guidance" is a nice word, but to put it bluntly, James wants Ye Shuang to be nothing more than a senior assistant, commonly known as a field recorder in China.
After all, the value embodied by Ye Shuang only ends here. She can achieve the picture effect James wants to the greatest extent and fastest, but it does not mean that she has enough ability to control the camera - even if she also showed He is talented in the latter, but don’t forget that Ye Shuang is a complete novice Bai Ding in the directing world.
Nowadays, qualifications and experience are needed as a passport for everything. Even the most amazing genius cannot reach the sky in one step.
James felt that his invitation was very sincere. With his current talent, he could just let someone out of the working group to apply for a job in another shooting group. All he had to do was say, "Oh, I used to be on Director James' team." With an experience like "X years of working", even if that person is actually just an ordinary handyman, he can be quickly recruited and put on the key training list.
A talent like Ye Shuang whose name can be remembered by James and who is actually given certain decision-making powers is even more awesome. It can be said that if she really accepts James' invitation, even if it is just a "guidance", she will definitely become a hot new star on most directors' welcome lists in half a year...
"...Why did you refuse?" James was only shocked for a few seconds and then quickly calmed down. He felt that Ye Shuang might have some considerations and requirements of his own.
If these requirements are not excessive, James feels that they are not negotiable. For example, you need to introduce some contacts, some opportunities, some...
"It's nothing, it's just that I have a job." Ye Shuang took another sip of wine heartily, sighing as she thought about the fucking reality that she had not yet determined. After putting down the wine glass, he looked up at James firmly, without any hint of playing hard to get or making sarcastic remarks: "I work very well with my current boss, and I am very satisfied with my current lifestyle, so I don't want to change this... Um, when did you come here?”
Su Zheng's eyes sparkled as if she could see the materialized tail behind her: "I'm here to get an autograph! I was shopping nearby. I just hung up the phone and looked up and saw this restaurant. Isn't this the legendary restaurant? fate?"
Ye Shuang: "..."
Director James was also confused by Ye Shuang's sudden change in painting style...no, the sudden change in language. He looked suspiciously at Su Zheng who suddenly arrived and Ye Shuang who was suddenly speechless, and frowned in confusion: "Do you know each other?"
Qiu Yu smiled softly and finally fulfilled her role as an interpreter and said: "Director James, this is our companion, Su Zheng. She also came to France with us. Today due to personal reasons, she did not go to the filming site, so you haven't Met her."
James nodded obediently: "Is he also a team member of Miss Rong Su?"
"No." Qiu Yuwen shook his head and said, "To be precise, she is Mr. Ye Shuang's team subordinate."
Su Zheng swiped the fourth-dimensional space bag again and took out a signature pad from nowhere and handed it to James: "Director James, right? I really like your film "The Villa", even though I can't understand it at all!"
Qiu Yu translated smoothly, and for some unknown reason... probably because there were witnesses present... so she did not omit the last sentence.
"..." James stared at Qiu Yu and Su Zheng with complicated expressions for a long time, not sure whose problem it was: ""The Villa" is Bruce's work... Of course, I also think it is difficult to understand." As he spoke, he lowered his head and took the signature pad and signed his name smoothly.
Vincent and the others hid their heads and pretended not to hear, as if the delicious food on the table suddenly aroused their infinite interest.
Su Zheng naturally sat down next to Ye Shuang, squeezing Xia Cheng out of the way, who had no presence in the first place. She happily took back the signing pad and turned to ask Qiu Yu: "What did this bearded uncle say?"
Qiu Yu smiled: "He said he was very grateful for your liking."
"...Although I don't understand French, I can count. Don't bully me for being uneducated." The length of this sentence is obviously asymmetrical!
Su Zheng expressed dissatisfaction with Qiu Yu's dishonesty. Qiu Yu smiled helplessly, lowered his head and continued cutting foie gras as if nothing had happened.
Su Zheng puffed up her cheeks and poked Ye Shuang again: "Brother Shuang, can I order something?"
"Don't make trouble, they are paying the bill." No matter how brave Ye Shuang is, there is no way he can decide on behalf of the host whether to add an uninvited guest.
Fortunately, James was more knowledgeable than he thought. After Su Zheng sat down, he already waved to the waiter, asked for the menu, and showed with practical actions that he didn't mind digging into his pocket again.
Su Zheng was sensible. She took the menu and pointed out a few colorful pictures that she liked. Then she poured herself a glass of wine and sat aside without saying anything.
Xia Cheng held his breath and took his plate back from Su Zheng. He originally wanted to interrupt Ye Shuang to express his ignorance, but was interrupted by Su Zheng's accident. So at this time, he could only listen to James' continued lobbying in depression: " What is your current job? To be honest, I think a constant job can only wear down your talent. Although I don’t know what level you can reach, but for now I am still very interested in you. Or maybe you Can you try to help me with a film first? After all, you are still very young, and any attempt is meaningful."
Su Zheng held the freshly served seafood plate and asked for translation. Since Catherine did not understand Chinese and Rong Su did not understand French... Xia Cheng ignored him... Qiu Yu's translation was reluctantly accepted by Su Zheng.
Nibbling an oyster, Su Zheng complained before Ye Shuang could say anything: "Brother Shuang is a senior HR, with millions of rhythms every minute, and the work is also very challenging and colorful. Are you going to bind someone as a deputy? Xiaoyu, turn it over to him... wait, forget it, you are too dishonest."
Qiu Yu blinked innocently: "You have to believe in my professional ethics."
"You... uh! Who stepped on me?" Su Zheng was angry.
Brother Shuang turned his head and smiled gently: "Haha, did you accidentally kick the table?"
How can I not! ! Su Zheng was about to get angry when she saw Ye Shuang glance at Xia Cheng and then naturally move back... Su Zheng sat back silently: "... Well, thinking about it this way, I probably did kick him."
I forgot that there is a bad guy next to me. Although revealing Ye Shuang's work situation may not necessarily expose him, it is not good to arouse suspicion.
After dealing with Su Zheng, Ye Shuang thought about it and turned back to James' question: "Mr. James, although it is difficult for everyone's ideas to perfectly integrate with each other, I think it is not impossible to find a collaborator who works well with you. Let’s do it. Have you never met any other satisfactory candidates?”
Reviewing James' information... Well, Ye Shuang has indeed not paid attention to James' information. The other party's circle is too unpopular. There is nothing worth paying attention to in the scope of Ye Shuang's previous life trajectory that needs to be sorted out and studied, so even if Ye Shuang Shuang has a photographic memory, but what impression can she have of something she has never seen before
From a purely logical point of view, no matter what kind of trajectory a well-known director takes to become famous, the process cannot be achieved overnight.
Before he grew up to be the current James, was there never anyone among his partners, mentors, friends, or other acquaintances in other circles that James could recognize
No matter how high-minded and arrogant you are, it is conceivable that this is impossible... No matter how few there are, there will always be some.
Sure enough, James looked a little nostalgic: "Of course, I have seen another person who is as talented as you... You are good at observing and adjusting details, while that person is good at laying out the overall situation."
"Howard is a talented screenwriter. This not only means that he tells stories well, but more importantly, he can design the direction of many plot lines in an instant, and he can also perfectly integrate them in the end. Together, even if you think these things are irrelevant in advance..." James sighed: "I have always felt that Howard will become a milestone in the history of screenwriting. His scripts always make people want to put it down... It's a pity that he is also the same as you. I didn’t have much interest in the film career, and we only collaborated on two films in total. After that, Howard completely disappeared from the film industry, and even I had a hard time finding him again.”
Ye Shuang did not agree with James' emotion because she noticed that there was a slight fluctuation in Xia Cheng's expression for a moment when the other party mentioned Howard.
Although the other party concealed it very quickly, as long as there was a slight fluctuation, it was enough.
Obviously Xia Cheng's gaffe was because of the name Howard, but what relationship could a screenwriter have with him
"May I ask, is Howard French?" Ye Shuang continued to pay attention to Xia Cheng and asked smoothly at the same time.
"Of course not, he is an American." James frowned quickly for a moment, as if he was a little dissatisfied: "Haven't you seen my masterpiece?"
Ye Shuang nodded honestly: "I'm sorry, I really haven't seen it."
James: "..."
Vincent had remained silent, but at this moment he could no longer remain silent. He cleared his throat and tried to change the subject: "I think we should talk about Ye's things slowly in the future. Maybe he will change his mind? But always Give him time to think."
After the bearded James went to the bathroom unhappy, Vincent also lowered his voice and explained to Ye Shuang: "Howard and James were both geniuses who became famous together after that masterpiece. Later, James became more and more famous." status, but Howard disappeared... Well, you can refuse James' invitation, but don't say bad things about Howard in front of him, let alone insult James' work."
"I didn't insult his work, but I really haven't seen that movie." Ye Shuang sighed helplessly: "Okay, I'll go back tonight and I'll do some tutoring, so I don't step on his bad points next time."
... The dinner that followed was because James was no longer interested in soliciting, so everyone finished the meal in a harmonious atmosphere.
What's rare is that Xia Cheng didn't continue to fight for attention after that, as if his attention was suddenly attracted by some unexpected news, so he didn't have the energy to pay attention to other people for the time being.
Vincent didn't have to follow everyone back this time, but because Ye Shuang said he wanted to watch James' previous works, Vincent was happy after checking his schedule and finding that he was not too busy the next day. He and Catherine returned to the latter's villa... I don't know how much of this was due to James's face. Anyway, Vincent felt that Ye Shuang and others deserved a little more attention from him.
"Did you steal my wine again?"
After Catherine brought small desserts for everyone, she put down the plate and sat on the empty seat on the sofa. She looked helplessly at Vincent who had already picked up a wine glass in his hand and shook his head.
Vincent smiled very rudely: "Don't be so stingy Cathy, good wine should be shared with guests who know how to appreciate it. This is the true value of its existence."
"An appreciative guest?" Catherine teased: "You? But what I saw was just a thief. Don't forget, you can't even taste their ingredients."
"Of course it's not me. Didn't you notice Ye?" Vincent raised his index finger holding the stem of the glass and tapped Ye Shuang: "This is a real wine taster... Ye, tell her what year your wine is. raw material?"
"Stop making trouble." Although Ye Shuang smiled helplessly, he still reported a series of data smoothly and smoothly, even the proportion of raw materials was not missed.
The opportunity to gain favor must be firmly grasped. Even if you cannot win an alliance, you must at least strive for a friendly stance.
Catherine was surprised. She leaned over and sniffed the cup in Ye Shuang's hand. When she raised her head, her expression of surprise became even more intense: "Is it true?"
"Of course it's true!" Vincent said proudly, as if the senior sommelier was himself: "I've told you before, Ye has many talents that you don't know about you."
"..." When did you say this
Ye Shuang pretended not to hear Vincent's bragging and was already paying attention to the title shown on the screen.
At this time, Xia Cheng also came down from upstairs and said hello: "Catherine, I need your help with something. Can you come up?"
It was still a language problem. There were not many people watching TV in the living room, so Rong Su and Su Zheng, who were not proficient in foreign languages, were both members who applied to go out for a walk. Of course, Qiu Yu, as the accompanying translator, could not be present.
Catherine's husband and son were out playing tennis.
Xia Cheng called Catherine upstairs with a greeting, and Vincent accompanied Ye Shuang in the living room. It could be said that it was impossible for anyone to eavesdrop on the conversation between Xia Cheng and the two.
But there are exceptions to everything.
For example, suppose there is an alien with super abnormal hearing downstairs, and the room of the person being eavesdropped on the second floor does not have a soundproof door... (To be continued)