Huayu 1995

Chapter 320 Come into my arms! (Seeking monthly votes)
After bowing to the camera, filming officially began.

The first location was Zhou Xun's bedroom, where all the scenes were filmed first.

It's late March now, and the gloom of winter hasn't completely left.

Therefore, indoor scenes are given priority.

Although Zhou Xun doesn't have much acting experience, as long as the script is explained to her thoroughly, she can quickly perform even better than the director expected.

From a later perspective, this TV series is full of melodramatic and clichéd plots and settings.

Su Chao could have been modified to conform to the aesthetic standards of later generations.

At least it won't be so melodramatic.

However, he did not do that.

Different eras have different aesthetics; being one step ahead is genius, being two steps ahead is madness.

Su Chao's strategy was to stay half a step ahead.

"Young Master Zhou, you'll be happier in your own bedroom..."

Although we've discussed the play, the final result still feels like it could have been improved.

Su Chao didn't start filming right away; instead, he rehearsed first.

In the film era, only directors like Jiang Wen, who didn't treat the production companies like human beings, could squander money without restraint.

"I'm a little reserved."

Zhou Xun scratched her hair; she had never played a role like this before.

Moreover, it doesn't match her usual style at all.

Everyone calls her Young Master Zhou, which gives you an idea of ​​her personality.

But it's not a big problem.

She's slowly getting into the swing of things.

"If you two feel uncomfortable or unable to get into character, you can try kissing scenes first."

Huo Jianqi shared his experience.

"That would be even more awkward."

Su Chao was speechless. This approach of filming a kissing scene right away was a way to break the ice with a stranger.

He and Zhou Xun have known each other for so long.

We often eat, drink, and have fun together, and it's not uncommon for us to put our arms around each other; there's no need to break the ice at all.

The issue to consider is that we're too familiar with each other.

I'm too embarrassed to take a bite.

After Zhou Xun made some adjustments, Su Chao felt it was ready and had the photographer, lighting technician, and other departments check the results before officially starting filming.

Being a director isn't actually that difficult.

Some directors like to control everything themselves, even the smallest details of lighting and composition.

For example, someone like Jiang Wen.

His poor storyboarding doesn't diminish his strong control over details.

However, there are also directors who are more laid-back.

To the costume and makeup team: You asked me what kind of styling to do for Zhou Xun?

I've already given you all my requirements, and you still can't figure out what kind of hairstyle I want? Why don't I just find a cheaper stylist like Tony?

Composition... Zhao Xiaoding, what do I need you for?

Use the camera however you think looks best, don't ask me, you won't understand even if you do!

And that lighting technician, you've been working in dozens of commercials at my Dream Company, and if you still don't know how to do lighting, I'll immediately issue a warrant for your execution, believe it or not?
The right people were assigned to each stage.

"Zhou Xun, your butt is sticking out too high, it doesn't look good!"

Zhao Xiaoding was given a lot of power by Su Chao. He did not feel that he was being treated like livestock. On the contrary, he felt that Su Chao valued him very much and gave him more opportunities to perform.

He will certainly not let the principal down; he is willing to give his all for the principal, even if it means staining the walls red and white with blood…

"My butt isn't perky!"

Zhou Xun got a little angry. You shouldn't insult someone by mentioning their weaknesses; could you please refrain from talking about their buttocks and breasts?

"Behave yourself, turn over in bed and show us!"

Su Chao also felt that the action just now was indecent and did not fit the character's pure and innocent persona.

"Holy crap~"

Zhou Xun cursed, but still obediently reviewed the material first.

Once the action was confirmed, the shot was finally over.

The other directors also understood Su Chao's style and breathed a sigh of relief.

The chief director is, after all, the chief director.

If Su Chao, relying on his position as the chief director, micromanages every department and other executive directors, their work will be very difficult.

We took photos together on the first day, and then we took photos in groups on the second day.

Su Chao is both a director and an actor.

Therefore, he is not a director all the time.

The scene filmed that night was about him and Zhou Xun going out to see a movie, returning late to find the school gates already closed, so they had to climb over the gates.

Most of the school scenes were filmed at Beijing Normal University.

The school isn't very big, but it's definitely big enough to film this kind of urban youth drama.

To facilitate filming, the school closed its north gate.

It's already evening, so it won't affect the students coming and going.

Su Chao's Dream Home has a lot of cooperation with Beijing Normal University. The cultural and English training classes are basically taught by top students from Beijing Normal University.

This kind of collaboration won't be publicly acknowledged, but the school is certainly aware of it.

In addition, Su Chao promised to establish a scholarship to reward students from Beijing Normal University who go to teach in remote areas.

Teaching in rural areas is something that has always been going on.

Regardless of whether Su Chao rewards them or not, they will still go to teach in rural areas. Su Chao is just giving these students more money. "You two practice first. Zhou Xun, how are you planning to fall into Su Chao's arms?"

Huo Jianqi adjusted the lighting and camera position, thinking that the picture from this angle should be very beautiful.

He has an art background, and he is in charge of the style and color tone of the TV series.

"Can you catch it?"

Zhou Xun seemed a little worried. She tried to climb onto the iron gate, but then she accidentally fell and landed in Su Chao's arms.

If you miss, a light fall will result in a slam on your butt, while a heavy fall will hit your head or face, which would be a real problem.

"Don't worry, you're so small, I can catch you with one hand."

Su Chao gestured for her to climb up first.

"I climbed up like this, wearing a skirt..."

Zhou Xun has already started climbing, but she's still muttering to herself.

Didn't I remind you to wear leggings today?

It's normal for celebrities to wear leggings while filming; many celebrities are known as "leggings warriors."

"I forgot!"

Zhou Xun spoke with righteous indignation.

"grass!"

Su Chao didn't dare to look up for a moment.

Are you even a woman?
"Just kidding. Are you ready? I'll climb up to this spot, then grab empty air and scream... Ah..."

Zhou Xun designed her own choreography.

There's no need for the director to do something so simple.

Sometimes, shooting according to the actors' habits may produce better camera effects.

"I want you to scream, not to gasp."

Su Chao made a comment.

Even though it's an idol drama, we still need to be logical.

"Oh, is that so?"

Zhou Xun tried a different approach.

"Your screaming is too much, not ladylike enough..."

Su Chao is the chief director, so he can judge whether Zhou Xun's calling is appropriate or not.

"Say it twice so I can hear it!"

Zhou Xun gestured for Su Chao to give a performance.

The director's demonstration is the most common method in filmmaking. No one knows better than yourself what you want and what kind of effect you want.

"Ah~"

Su Chao wasn't embarrassed at all.

Unexpectedly, this caused many people in the crew to laugh.

The crew was built on the foundation of Yuanmeng Advertising Production Department.

Many of them were old acquaintances, and some were even students from Dream Home.

If they hadn't been unable to resist, they certainly wouldn't have laughed at our highly respected Principal Su.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh so loudly. I think I understand now. Let's give it a try."

Zhou Xun took a sip of the water handed to her by her assistant.

Sister Hong assigned her an assistant.

Now that she's a lead actress in a TV series, Zhou Xun definitely needs someone to take care of her.

"Stop talking nonsense and come into my arms right now!"

Su Chao gestured for her to fall towards him.

Zhou Xun let go, leaned back slightly, and then fell down.

Su Chao caught it in one go.

I fell quite awkwardly during the first rehearsal.

After several rehearsals, it finally started to look somewhat aesthetically pleasing, with a bit of the feel of an idol drama.

These days, there are very few idol dramas in mainland China. The ones that occasionally air on television are mostly bought from Japan.

Huo Jianqi also watched a lot of Japanese tapes.

The serious kind.

According to the script, Zhou Xun was nestled in Su Chao's arms, her hair tangled in Su Chao's pendant, forcing them to embrace.

This was a significant turning point in their relationship.

"Director Su, it lacks a bit of ambiguity."

Huo Jianqi, standing in the director's position, has a different perspective on the scene and certainly has his own opinions.

"A feeling of ambiguity..."

Su Chao can only say that acting is truly not an easy thing.

If he wanted to portray that feeling, he had to force himself to look at Zhou Xun through a filter.

The key is that we're too familiar with each other.

It's like in a college dorm where you have to view your roommates through a filter.

Most people wouldn't find it appealing.

Instead, it will make you feel uncomfortable.

However, there was no other way but to make the film.

Su Chao could only see Zhou Gongzi as a woman, a beautiful woman, a woman who fit his aesthetic standards.

(End of this chapter)