Zhao Dong wiped his face hard.
Very good, at least it's not "not good-looking", but "good-looking". This kid is trying to be tactful...
Jin Xiaochen choked.
He actually felt something was wrong when the teacher was teaching Zhao Dong just now, but he was not a professional actor after all. It was hard to say whether he was unable to understand elegant art because of his lack of professionalism...
Xue Xiao frowned and said, "Brother Zhao, have you felt it yourself?"
Before Zhao Dong could speak, Jin Xiaochen glanced at the cameraman behind them, turned around quickly, and lowered his voice: "Isn't this good for us?"
It would be fine if they got rid of the cameraman, but now they can't!
All this was recorded by the camera. If they disobey the teacher even a little bit, it will be very embarrassing when the editing comes out.
Xue Xiao pursed his lips.
He understood Jin Xiaochen's concerns.
The teacher taught a lot of things today, which really helped the three of them.
Jin Xiaochen looked at the two of them, confused: "Then what do you mean, should we change it?"
Looking back, he said: "Smile, tell me what you think."
Camera guy: "..."
Jin Xiaochen: "I'll tell you!"
It is true that when recreating classic plays on the stage, changes need to be cautious, but one must not be timid.
Camera guy: “…”
He tried hard to hold up the heavy machine in his hand to show his presence.
Jin Xiaochen looked surprised.
Zhao Dong nodded: "Indeed."
And even in this carefully selected situation, after the actors are selected, the characters still need to be close to the actors.
Jin Xiaochen leaned on the dining table and asked for advice: "How about we change back to the original acting method?"
Xue Xiao said objectively: "As for the changes to Zhang Yang's character, I think the teacher was right."
*
There was no one in the cafeteria at 1pm, probably many groups had finished eating long ago.
Xue Xiao said loudly: "Absolutely, there is no such thing!"
After the three people gave up on themselves to the camera, they no longer had any concerns about speaking.
Unexpectedly, Xue Xiao shook his head and said, "I don't think it's necessary."
Jin Xiaochen: "Hey, I don't understand. Why is that group able to copy the original performance, but our group has to change it again and again? Fan Xue and Teacher Shen have very similar temperaments? Ha?"
The lens is the thing that makes an actor successful and unlucky.
They suffered from heatstroke from rehearsing outdoors in the summer, but they didn't want to go back to the classroom on the fourth floor to join Fan Xue and the others, so they randomly found an empty classroom.
"A certain degree of adjustment is necessary, but this is not because our performance is not as good as another group, nor because we have to make the audience feel fresh, but because actors and characters should be close to each other."
So Xue Xiao always calls each other "teacher".
When selecting roles for film and television dramas, the crew always needs to get the actors close to the characters.
It's like pinching a piece of plasticine, pinching left, right, and adjusting both front and back, up and down, to create a vivid character.
Zhao Dong: "Well, well, this is..."
The cameraman was holding the machine steadily. They couldn't see his eyes. They could only see the black lens and feel the sight of the machine.
Xue Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
But it’s obvious that you can’t avoid this scene, and you can’t say it bluntly. Do you want to waste an entire day and wait until the mic is turned off at night to talk secretly
Zhao Dong: “…”
"Change, at least Brother Zhao's classic scene needs to be re-acted," Xue Xiao stood up, holding the dinner plate, still in his resolute style, "Have you finished eating? Let's find an open space and line up again."
But the teacher's teaching process also included a lot of weird and private stuff.
Xue Xiao said: "It doesn't look good, it really doesn't look good. According to the way you acted like Brother Zhao just now, the audience will definitely laugh when the time comes."
It would be fine if it only involved himself, but what he wanted to say and do now would involve the entire group, and Xue Xiao himself would be somewhat worried.
Zhao Dong couldn't help but sigh.
Jin Xiaochen couldn't bear to look at it, and now he finally spoke his true words: "Brother Zhao, if you really act like this, this will become a dark history in your career as an actor. It's so dark!"
Zhao Dong first replayed it the way the teacher taught him.
Zhao Dong glanced sideways at the camera.
Zhao Dong didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he looked at him like this, and raised his chin towards the camera guy: "We've already talked about it to this point, what are we afraid of? Just say it!"
He paused, as if trying to endure it.
Jin Xiaochen also gave up hiding in front of the camera and said, "Hey, those three Fan Xue were laughing just now. They were laughing so happily."
How are they going to show a performance like the one just now to the audience
Zhao Dong's temperament was much more stable than the two of them. Jin Xiaochen subconsciously looked at him to see if the big brother had any more prudent ideas.
Zhao Dong said.
He acted it out again according to the original work.
Because during today's rehearsal, Fan Xue always had his back to the three of them, and they couldn't see his performance clearly, so they couldn't compare Zhao Dong with him.
But if compared with Shen Tingyan in the original movie, Zhao Dong's flaws are obvious.
"The eyes are not enough," Jin Xiaochen smacked his lips, "I remember when I was watching the movie, when the camera turned, Teacher Shen's eyes made my brain buzz, and then he rolled his eyes and looked Showing the camera, that is, Zhang Yang, I got goosebumps at the time.”
Seeing that look at him at close range would probably scare him to the point of crawling all over the place.
But Zhao Dong's eyes did not achieve such an effect.
It can even be said to be a bit boring.
Zhao Dong sat up, scratched his head, and sighed sadly.
The first choice for the role of Shen Tingyan was naturally because Zhao Dong was ambitious, but also because he liked the role and thought he could try to master it. The imagination is full and the reality is skinny.
"Superstar on Studio" provides them with opportunities that little transparent actors dream of, but it also really allows them to see the gap between themselves and superstars.
At this moment, a slender and beautiful hand suddenly touched Zhao Dong's ankle.
Zhao Dong trembled subconsciously.
Xue Xiao knelt down beside him, put his palms there, and murmured: "'Shaking non-stop' is actually a very good change, but you must not laugh like that from beginning to end. There is no 'rhythm' in that kind of acting. of."
"I was untying the rope for you. During the process, my sight and the live camera were always on your feet. Your feet were always trembling slightly."
Xue Xiao started to understand the rope.
Zhao Dong was stunned for a moment. After he came to his senses, he quickly lay down on his side and got into the role quickly.
"It started with a silent trembling..." Xue Xiao said, then paused.
He seemed to be thinking, paused for a few seconds, tilted his head slightly, and said softly: "From a certain moment, a sound of breath suddenly leaked from your throat, a bit like choking."
There was silence for a moment.
Soon, a sound similar to rapid breathing or the whimpering of a small animal sounded in the classroom.
"This sound makes me feel a little funny," Xue Xiao's face showed a funny expression, and he said the changed line, "You are still shaking. Seeing that you are usually so courageous, you are actually not. How is it?"
Following these words, Xue Xiao turned his head.
Zhao Dong seemed to have finally found the feeling.
He was staring straight into the void, smiling slightly, as if he was looking at the backs of Li Xueming and his subordinates, or as if he was witnessing the most intimate scene of the game he designed.
The childlike joy and excitement from the heart were mixed into the black and cold whirlpool in his eyes, making it appear weird and absurd.
The next second, his angry laugh suddenly stopped.
Rolling his eyes.
He kept that weird smile and met Xue Xiao's eyes.
However, there was no fear or panic of being discovered.
This man's eyes and mouth curved into an even more exaggerated and unrestrained arc.
This no longer looks like a human face, but more like a mask.
Jin Xiaochen seemed to have been punched in the eye. He covered his eyes and shouted, "Oh, what a fool!"
Take a step back quickly.
He is mentally contaminated!
Xue Xiao stopped and said in surprise: "Brother Zhao, this is okay!"
Jin Xiaochen screamed: "Brother Zhao, how did you make such an expression? It's too perverted, your face is too malleable!"
Zhao Dong was out of the drama. He didn't expect Jin Xiaochen's reaction to be so violent. He touched his head in embarrassment: "Is it so exaggerated? I can't see it myself, and I don't know..."
"Don't look at it, or you won't be able to sleep tonight!"
Zhao Dong: "Hey, what you said made me curious. Laugh, let's do it again. Xiaojin, just hold your phone next to me and record it for me. I'll take a look back."
Jin Xiaochen: "Help!"
They didn't stop in the classroom all afternoon.
When I came back to my senses, the sun was setting and twilight was rising.
Jin Xiaochen was too tired to lie where he was and couldn't get up.
He exclaimed: "Rehearsing is so fun. I feel like I learned a lot in just one day today."
"You kid can do it," Zhao Dong wiped his sweat with the towel he brought with him, "Have you really never acted before? I think your background is much better than mine. When I first started acting, I wasn't as good as you."
Jin Xiaochen was just nervous when facing the teacher this morning, but his subsequent performance can be said to be rapid progress.
Jin Xiaochen: "I have never acted before, but I have loved imitating characters in TV series since I was a child, especially generals, policemen, and soldiers!"
From this point of view, it can be said that he got what he wanted by choosing the role of Li Xueming.
Zhao Dong: "Then so do I."
Xue Xiao was drinking water on the side, and his eyes rolled with laughter when he heard this.
"You also laugh, right?" Zhao Dong said, "Eight out of ten people who like acting do so."
"Hahaha, it feels so good to find people who share the same passion," Jin Xiaochen turned over and sat up, "But I never thought before that you can go to such an extent in order to play a role well."
Xue Xiao and Zhao Dong's attention to details can be said to be terrifying. From the tone of voice, the size of expressions, to the foreshadowing of small movements, etc., seeing these two people being so dedicated, Jin Xiaochen's confidence also surged up -
It's nothing to disobey the teacher, it's nothing to have a bad image in front of the camera!
He couldn't believe that after they had achieved this level, their group's performance would still be good!
Actors, in the end, they still have to let the drama speak for themselves!
Zhao Dong said with a smile: "What we are playing now is an important role in a classic play. How can we play it if we don't know it carefully? Even if I was playing a passerby, I still have to think carefully about how to express it."
Jin Xiaochen's eyes widened.
Xue Xiao nodded sympathetically: "When you play a corpse, you have to consider whether it will lead to a painful death or a peaceful death."
Zhao Dong: "Play a passerby, laugh when you walk for the first time, be relaxed when you walk for the second time, and quarrel when you walk for the third time."
Xue Xiao: "When you act at a concert, the audience has to consider whether they will be moved to tears!"
Zhao Dong turned his head, smiled at Jin Xiaochen and asked, "What is this called, do you know?"
Jin Xiaochen shook his head stupidly.
"This is called lack of presence." After Zhao Dong said this, he laughed.
Xue Xiao also laughed.
It’s not just a lack of presence.
This will happen to any actor who craves a role.
But film and television dramas do not allow background panels to overly steal the show.
So they can only suppress their inner desires and quietly enjoy the little fun within the allowed range.
Jin Xiaochen was stunned.
He suddenly scratched his head, lowered his head and said, "Suddenly I feel like I'm pretty lucky..."
I haven't gone through these groups of actors and actresses, and I have come up to a stage as big as "Superstar".
But after he finished speaking, he stopped, as if he felt that he had said the wrong thing.
Xue Xiao and Zhao Dong didn't mind.
Xue Xiao screwed on the bottle cap, and Zhao Dong rubbed Jin Xiaochen's head.
"Good luck is a good thing."
*
[Preparation]
"So, have you ever considered for a moment that your unauthorized changes to the performance taught by the teacher may lead to poor performance on stage, which will affect the subsequent competition process?"
"The stage of "Superstar" must be a very precious opportunity for you."
In front of the camera, the young man in the focus of the light smiled softly and said: "Acting is not a subject for which the answer can be easily obtained. This is what a director once told me."
"Don't blindly follow other people's ideas, but use your own brain. Even if the director is very fierce, if you feel something is wrong, you have to boldly raise it. Actors must not become puppets."
"Did you say this from the director you met on the crew when you were a walk-on in the past?"
"Yes," the young man paused, lowered his eyes and said, "That director really taught me a lot."
*
The next day, assistant performers from each group arrived at the camp and participated in the rehearsal in full swing.
Before lunch, Zhao Dong and Jin Xiaochen were called to record the interview, and the assistant actors also left beforehand. Xue Xiao was stopped as soon as he walked out of the teaching building alone.
"Assistant director?" Xue Xiao reluctantly remembered who the person in front of him was, and quickly changed his voice and shouted, "Director Gao."
The deputy director of the program group is known as Lao Gao. He is thirty years old, a little fat, and friendly. Several of the students have a good relationship with him and like to joke with him.
Lao Gao came over in a hurry, everyone was still panting: "Zhao Dong and Jin Xiaochen are not here?"
"They went to record the interview."
"Oh... Xue Xiao, I have something to ask you. Your Weibo hasn't been verified yet, right?"
After the program team finalized the list of students, they asked everyone to collect the accounts of major social platforms.
Xue Xiao said he was an actor, but his Weibo account was ordinary, just like what vegans use for daily posting. No one knew it was the Weibo of actor Xue Xiao.
Of course, Lao Gao understands that some people just keep a low profile and don't like to do business, but since they are on their program, they still have to cooperate with the program team and forward some promotional Weibo.
He discussed: "If you really don't want to affect your current account, how about opening a new one?"
Xue Xiao quickly said: "It doesn't matter, I'll change my Weibo ID."
This is not a big deal for Xue Xiao. He never changed his Weibo account to "Actor Xue Xiao" in the past because he just felt it was unnecessary.
Xue Xiao's obedience saved Lao Gao a lot of trouble. He wiped the sweat caused by the heat and said: "Hey, okay, then you change it. After you change it, you can occasionally cooperate with us in operating Weibo."
Xue Xiao lowered his head and started operating.
The sun fell on the young man's black hair and sprinkled on his eyelashes, coating it with a layer of light golden light, making the young man look more gentle and harmless.
Lao Gao thought of something he had just learned about this morning and had just finished dealing with, and his head started to hurt.
Of course he came here not just for Xue Xiao's Weibo account.
After thinking about it, he said, "What happened yesterday will never happen again."
Xue Xiao was stunned and raised his head suddenly.
Lao Gao was silent for a moment and said: "I have changed the two contacts responsible for you three. Another colleague will add you as a WeChat friend today. You, Zhao Dong and Jin Xiaochen will all go through it by then. I have also transferred out the camera crew yesterday and will not let him participate in this program again. As for the rehearsal teacher..."
Lao Gao scratched his head and sighed: "You won't be able to meet him after this stage anyway."
Xue Xiao looked surprised.
Lao Gao originally thought that Xue Xiao would definitely ask a lot of questions, such as who did these things, how did you know about it, and besides expelling the staff from the show, are there any punitive measures for the culprit...
That last question will make Lao Gao a little embarrassed.
But Xue Xiao didn't ask anything in the end.
He was only surprised for a moment and then calmed down.
Then, he lowered his eyes, curled his lips, and said, "Okay, thank you, Director Gao."
This time it was Lao Gao's turn to be surprised.
He was even a little embarrassed: "You... don't have anything to ask?"
Xue Xiao continued to lower his head and change his Weibo account, shook his head, and said: "Some things were just speculation yesterday. If you tell me now, then I am sure of the answer. As for how to deal with it, this is not something you can decide alone. Well, so I don’t have anything else to ask. I have caused trouble to Brother Zhao and Xiao Jin, and I have to apologize to them later.”
As he said that, he raised his phone and said, "I've changed it. Can you take a look at it?"
It looks like he is really not struggling.
Lao Gao, this moment is really...
Alas, guilt welled up like water from a spring!
He originally selected Xue Xiao into the list of students. He wanted to do this program well, but when he failed to win the position of chief director of this program, he knew that someone would use this program that he had put a lot of effort into to make a monster. !
But he didn't expect this demon to come so quickly!
That Fan Xue’s agent, hey!
Lao Gao said with a complicated mood: "That's enough... Hey, Xue Xiao!"
Xue Xiao laughed and said: "Director Gao, why are you sighing?"
Lao Gao knew that the next words were actually not what he should say, at least he shouldn't reveal so much, but facing Xue Xiao like this, he just couldn't help it.
"Actually, it's not you who has caused Zhao Dong and Jin Xiaochen to suffer in this matter. I can only say that your group just happened to meet..."
Xue Xiao was surprised again.
It turns out that this wave was not specifically aimed at him
Lao Gao: "Anyway, as long as you understand, I will control the program flow and editing more closely in the future. I will also apologize to you on behalf of the program team."
"As for you, talk to Zhao Dong and Jin Xiaochen later, and ask them to come to the office to find me after the interview. Oh, what a coincidence. I originally wanted to tell you all at once, but I didn't expect them..."
Lao Gao muttered, Xue Xiao thought for a moment and nodded: "I understand, Director Gao."
Seeing Xue Xiao being so obedient, Lao Gao couldn't help but warn him: "Also, Xue Xiao, after changing this account ID, many people will definitely follow you. As for you, don't always check Weibo. It's best." Turn off all comment reminders and forwarding reminders.”
Although Fan Xue was not specifically targeting Xue Xiao this time, he had heard about the conflict between the two people today.
Once Xue Xiao authenticates Weibo, Fan Xue's group of fans will also find their target.
Fans of popular celebrities should not be underestimated. If it were not for the work of the program team, Lao Gao would not want Xue Xiao to face this.
Of course Xue Xiao knew what Lao Gao meant.
He blinked and said: "Don't worry, I know what you should read in the comment section. After all, people will come to follow me. In addition to those who want to scold me, there must be some who like me. You can't do it because of those who hate me." People who like me ignore people who like me.”
Lao Gao's eyes were even more complicated.
Oh, what a good boy.
"Okay, as long as you know it well..." After a pause, he asked, "Your idol is Shen Tingyan, right?"
Hearing the three words "Shen Tingyan", Xue Xiao's ears turned red visibly.
He raised his eyes.
Probably because he thought of that person, his eyes sparkled with tiny lights, shattering the reflection of the green leaves projected in his eyes. Those eye waves looked extremely beautiful.
He nodded honestly.
Lao Gao encouraged: "Then work hard, he has a very high vision."
Xue Xiao showed a big smile, nodded and said: "I can do it, Director Gao!"
When Xue Xiao left, Lao Gao's heart, which had been clouded by Fan Xue's incident, became filled with pride again.
He thought for a while and took a photo of Xue Xiao's back.
I walked around the entire Building 3 again.
The sounds of line practice coming from the empty classrooms, the figures that flashed in front of the windows, or the figures walking and waving their arms under the shade of trees outside, every drop was forced out by the heat, steamed, and was absorbed again. The sweat is forced out...
Lao Gao was like crazy about sending messages to people. He left a lot of photos like crazy, and then, despite being sweating profusely, he sent them all to his long-time friends one by one under the sun.
Shen Tingyan: "?"
Lao Gao: "Old Shen, I was thinking today. In this circle, if any wish is to be realized and turned into results, it needs to find a way to get attention, it needs to be commercialized, and it needs to be profitable. This will inevitably lead to confusion. Get some sludge in."
Lao Gao: "But the light of the stars must not be concealed!"
Lao Gao: "I bet you can find the person you want among these students."
Lao Gao: "If you can't find me, chop off my head and use it as a ball for you to kick!"
Shen Ting said: "."
Shen Tingyan: "I can't kick such a heavy ball."
Lao Gao: "Rage.gif, murder.gif, you are dead.gif"
Lao Gao: "The first round of the competition is tomorrow, let's see!"
(End of chapter)