Huayu: Becoming a director has been incredibly successful for me.

A camera placed in front of Tian Shun.

It's the newly launched Panner XL2 this year.

Advantages: The entire unit is sealed and silent, noise reduction is maximized, there is zero abnormal noise during film movement, and it does not interfere with on-site sound recording.

In 2005.

For cameras, it was a watershed moment.

We are slowly moving from the film era to the digital age.

Arri from Germany and Paner from the United States launched the first digital cinema camera, while Sony from the island nation launched the F23 digital camera.

The following years.

We have officially entered the digital age.

The Panerai XL2, launched in 2005, is considered a classic and, with the advent of the digital age, marks a perfect end to the film era.

However, most film shooting still uses film cameras.

After chatting with the photography team members, Tian Shun personally took over the camera.

Two weeks ago.

We arrived at the film equipment company.

The person in charge recommended this new camera.

Everything, including other auxiliary equipment used for filming, is new.

After deciding on the camera, Tian Shun went back to learn more about the XL2 cinematic camera.

Although the director's skills are perfect, one must also know how to operate.

In the era of film cameras.

The director basically has to operate the camera himself.

All for the sake of seeing the footage.

Unlike the digital age.

There is a monitor screen that transmits the camera footage in real time, and the director only needs to sit in front of the monitor.

"Old Tian, ​​you're worried that Xiao Shun won't shoot well. If you're really worried, go over and operate it yourself. Otherwise, sit in the rest area and don't stand here and put pressure on Xiao Shun," Han Sanping came over and gave advice.

I already know about this movie.

It will be directed by Tian Shun himself.

At first, I thought Tian Zhuangzhuang would take the filming himself, or find a director to be the producer.

But none of them are true.

Old Tian also said...

Xiao Shun requested three days.

These three days.

Lao Tian will stay with the crew. If Xiao Shun can complete the filming, the movie will really be handed over to Xiao Shun to direct.

"Old Han, you've reminded me." Tian Shun said as he returned to the rest area and sat down. Judging from Tian Shun's communication with the photography team members and his actions just now.

It is indeed highly professional.

But that doesn't tell us anything yet.

Only by actually filming can you see if there's anything real.

The filming location had been cleared by then.

Script supervisor.

He stood in front of the camera, holding the clapperboard.

It contains information about the movie.

Title: Departures

Volume Number: Volume 1, Shot: Shot 1, Scene: Scene 1, Number of Takes: First Take

Director: Tian Shun

Date: December 12, 2005

"Action!"

At a command.

The script supervisor knocked down the script supervisor and immediately moved away from the camera.

"Click!"

The first scene was only filmed for about ten seconds, and it will probably only take three or four seconds to be used in the movie.

No actors appeared in this scene.

This is a little rule that Tian Shun learned from his second uncle.

Although mainland film crews are not as superstitious as Hong Kong film crews, they generally do not hold ceremonies such as worshipping Guan Gong at the start of filming.

But it's also a way to bring good luck.

When filming began, the first shot was of the scenery, not of the people.

The goal is to ensure that the first shot passes 100% without any mishaps, symbolizing smooth sailing in future shoots.

Film investments are typically in the millions, with blockbusters costing hundreds of millions, so the biggest fear is accidents on set, and everyone hopes for good luck.

The first scene was approved.

Preparing for the second game.

Regarding filming, it wasn't filmed according to the script.

It's filmed scene by scene; once one scene is finished, the next scene is filmed.

This tests the director's ability to control the plot.

You need to have the whole movie in mind.

Otherwise, if there are any missed scenes in a scene, and we have to go back to reshoot them, it will waste time and increase the workload.

"Xiao Shun, the scenery you chose is quite nice," Han Sanping said to Tian Zhuangzhuang.

The chosen outdoor location.

It's the seaside in Qingdao.

It's not in the city center.

It is a sparsely populated area.

The scenery is beautiful.

She should look beautiful on camera.

"This place is nice, not crowded, by the sea, and the houses are unique. I'd like to stay here for a while." Tian Shun's tone changed, "But this isn't a scenic film, it's a movie, so we'll have to see how the actual filming goes."

I was worried about Tian Shun, wondering if he could do a good job filming.

Of course, we hope that Tian Shun can do a good job filming.

At this point, the second scene of filming was taking place on set.

Lead actors Qin Hao and Fan Bingbing entered the filming location.

Listen to Tian Shun explain how to position yourself to ensure the camera captures the desired angle, and how to manage your facial expressions when zooming in.

this play.

The male lead is played by Qin Hao, and it's because of the disbandment of the band.

He could only return from Beiping to his hometown, a small town in Qingdao.

In order to make a living, I looked for work in my hometown.

The job posting in the newspaper said it would help people complete this journey with peace of mind.

I thought he was a travel assistant, but it turns out he was helping the dead on their final journey.

The male protagonist cannot accept it.

But this line of work is hard to fill, so the boss gave the male lead a day's wages, four hundred yuan, saying that the two were destined to be together and hoped that the male lead could come and give it a try tomorrow.

The man took the money home and bought his wife some delicious food.

This was in 2005. In the big city of Beiping, a monthly income of over ten thousand yuan was extremely rare.

The male protagonist was shocked by this income.

The following scenes were filmed.

The male protagonist took the 400 yuan and bought some delicious food to take home.

His wife was waiting at the door.

The male protagonist's expression showed both happiness and hesitation, because he didn't know whether he should take this job. Although the money was exceptionally high, it involved dealing with the dead, something everyone tabooed. If his relatives and friends found out, how could he face them?

But in real life, money is especially needed.

In Beijing, his wife and he couldn't afford the food they wanted to eat.

This is also why the male protagonist took four hundred yuan and immediately bought some delicious food to take home.

"Click!"

Tian Shun yelled "Cut!" This take was a no-go. He was talking to Qin Hao about managing his facial expressions. When the camera zoomed in, he had to show his inner struggle, but when he came to his wife, he had to have a big smile on his face.

We've reached an agreement.

Continue filming

Tian Zhuangzhuang and Han Sanping, who were in the rest area, watched intently.

"Looks like Xiao Shun has some talent." Han Sanping had been watching for about three or four hours. "Old Tian, ​​how about we make a bet? You'll have to go back to Beiping in three days, and you won't need to find a producer for Xiao Shun."

If I win, I'll reserve a spot for the next directing class; if I lose, China Film Group will support your student to make a movie, and you can decide who that student is.

"I'll take the gamble." Tian Shun felt he wouldn't lose out.

Won.

They definitely made a profit.

Losing proves that Xiao Shun has the ability to direct a movie.

In addition, there's the ability to write screenplays.

She's truly incredibly talented.

The third generation of the Tian family has even greater prospects.

It might just revive the Tian family's glory days in the film industry.

"Then we'll wait and see." Han Sanping smiled and continued watching the filming location.

……

five days later

The Departures crew

There was a hushed discussion on set.

Director Tian Zhuangzhuang was not on set yesterday.

Yesterday, Tian Shun directed everything.

Of course, the first three days were also spent by Tian Shun.

But it's different when Tian Zhuangzhuang is there.

I wasn't here yesterday.

I didn't see director Tian Zhuangzhuang again today.

I heard that director Tian Zhuangzhuang has returned to Beiping.

This isn't a proxy photographer?

Is it really directed by Tian Shun, this 19-year-old director?

Inside the room outside the filming location, Tian Shun was reviewing today's script. When he saw Liu Yifei enter, he smiled and said, "You have scenes to film today. Why aren't you prepared? If you're not prepared and make a mistake, I'll scold you."

"Director Tian."

"There's no need to be so serious when there are no outsiders around." During filming, Liu Yifei would refer to herself as "Director Tian" because she needed to maintain the director's authority on set.

But when no one is around, just let Xixi call you as before.

"Tian Shun, a lot of people are talking about him today." Liu Yifei said angrily because she heard some people saying that Tian Shun was not good at making movies.

I really wanted to go up and argue with them.