NOVEL WEB Exploiting Hollywood 1980.
Chapter 14 That's it for today, goodbye
Chapter 14 That's it for today, goodbye
A sunset has a different vibe than a sunrise, at least on camera.
The light of sunrise is light blue, a mysterious and secluded feeling.And the light of sunset, after a day of hustle and bustle, the air is full of dust, and the scattered sunlight is orange-red, warm and earthly.
If it is in the hands of a very particular director, perhaps the sunrise and sunset scenes cannot be shot together.However, Ronald is the true biography of Roger Coleman, the successor of the master of fast filming, and the temporary director of low-cost exploitation films, so he has no such concerns at all.
Finally after 4 pm, the sky began to darken, and the magic light that filmmakers love is coming again.The staff and actors had already reset, and the director of photography looked at the viewfinder for a long time before finally sending out an OK signal.
Ronald took a deep breath and issued an order.
"recording?"
"opened."
"camera?"
"full speed."
"Ms. Voronov?"
"I'm ready."
"'High School Life' Scene 135, First Shot, First Article!"
"Action!"
Ronald didn't have the full-throated shouting at the beginning of the morning, and he was much gentler.Maybe it was because my voice was tired from shouting too much, maybe I was a little reluctant to part with the last two shots.
Mary Voronov, who played the role of the headmistress, began to walk towards the camera with her head held high. Behind her were two attendants, one fat and one thin, complete buffoons.On both sides are two sexy beauties, Chris and Marla.
Ronald gave them another chance to appear on camera.The two changed their clothes and dressed up as ordinary students, but the dance and posture can still be seen to be very sexy, even in the middle scene.
But Mary is the frontal shot, and the two beauties are just side shots.When Mary passes through them, the audience's eyes will focus on Mary.
Actors value their appearance time very much. Only by performing their tricks well can the director and editor be merciful and keep more of your scenes.
Mary Voronov is amazing and seems to make the camera fall in love with her.Ronald watched her performance from behind the camera, and his eyes were involuntarily attracted to her.I think that after the film is over, the audience in the movie theater will look at her face inexplicably just like him.
Why is this?Maybe it's the composition that puts her in the middle?Maybe she is taller?No, PJ Souls and Day Young also enjoyed this kind of treatment, but they seem to lack this magic.
It should be Mary's energetic expression and movements, right?It looks very real, and people will always respond to real expressions and actions.Anyway, there's something about this Mary, Ronald thought.
"Cut!"
There is only one last shot left.
"I want a camera pan, and the two of them walked in front of the camera from left to right, and the camera kept following. Dai Yang's Kate was a little unhappy after being detained in school, and PJ's Liv kept comforting her. Make funny faces, play music, bounce and walk all the way forward. Keep filming, walk past that tree, and keep going until I tell you to stop."
After comprehending Roger Coleman's cheats, Ronald gave specific instructions when he came up.
The camera is focused on PJ Souls and Dai Yang on the grass.At the beginning of the camera, the two are standing on the east side, with the sun shining on their faces, they look youthful and lively.Then the two walked slowly to the west, and the setting sun slanted on their bodies to outline a golden outline, which was inexplicably sad.It just fit Kate's mood change after hearing the punishment.If the direction is changed, the two people in the close-up at the beginning are backlit, but when they go far away, they are facing the bright light, then it will be inconsistent with the mood of the whole scene.
Ronald is a little proud. It seems that I still know how to use light, which is his foundation as a portrait photographer.Seeing the two actors walk away, Ronald felt a little sad, the days of the temporary director were coming to an end.
"Cut!"
The director of photography Dean Candy indicated that all the pictures were taken, and Ronald picked up the electric speaker:
"Everyone, I announce that today's filming is over."
After a pause, Ronald resumed his assistant tone and began to announce the shooting schedule for next week:
"Call work now, rest tomorrow. The day after tomorrow's convening time is 07:00 am, and the group assembly time is 08:00. The location is Mount Carmel High School, 7011 South Hoover Avenue. The map is attached to the announcement the day after tomorrow. For the first time People who go there can familiarize themselves with it first. This high school has been closed, so when you arrive at the school on Monday, it is not surprising to find that there are no students and teachers.”
"Oh yes, thank you everyone! Thank you for your cooperation today, thank you!"
As everyone started exiting, Ronald went over to thank DP Dean Candie alone, and he wanted to shake Dean's hand.
But Dean yanked him toward him and gave him a hug. "Good job, Ronald. Good job, kid," he said, patting him hard on the back.
Ronald also thanked several actors separately, the assistant to the president Gail, the scene recorder Jenny, the makeup artist Gigi, and the dancing finger Siana, and finally it was Jim's turn.
"Hey Jim, good job today!"
"You too, Ronnie."
The two hugged tightly.
"You go first, Ronald, I will stay and watch the camera crew load the equipment into the car, and I will sign the actors' work orders."
Usually, this is the job that the first assistant director directs the crew assistants to do.Jim knew that Ronald was excited and tired today, so he offered to do these chores.
"Let's go together, 10 minutes."
……
The two began to stare at the camera crew packing up the equipment, and when the packing was done, the location shooting of Van Nuys High School was officially over.
"Where's Ronald?"
Roger Coleman's voice from the school gate behind him.
"Here I am, Mr. Coleman."
"Ah, very good. I'm worried that you have already left, and I will help you load the film into the car later."
"Yes, Mr. Coleman."
Film needs to be developed for projection. "Rock High School" uses MGM's "Urban Color" laboratory, which is cheaper than the "Seven Arts Color" used by Dachang.Moreover, in order to save money, Roger Coleman did not print samples every day like the big crew, but twice a week, and today happened to be the day of printing.
Together with the red-haired camera assistant, Ronald moved the film into the trunk of the crew's van and greeted the driver Chris.Chris came back from the hospital in the afternoon, and also heard about Ronald being the interim director, so he reached out his hand from the cab and shook hands with him.
After Ronald moved the film, Roger Coleman and the driver Chris ordered him to follow him to the printing factory, and then got into his BMW.He poked his head out of the cab and said to Ronald, "Ronald, before 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, you and Jim will come to the New World office together, and we will look at the samples that have been developed."
The sample was originally watched by the director, assistant director, producer, actors, director of photography, etc. The assistants were not qualified, and Ronald had the opportunity to watch it for the first time.
Roger Coleman's BMW drove out of the school gate, accelerated left onto Victory Boulevard, and the van followed suit.
Ronald walked back to his VW Hare and saw Jim starting his Harley, which Ronald often joked was a "Hardly Move!"
The quality of the motorcycle is worrying, and it always breaks down and does not move.But Jim knows mechanics well, and little problems don't bother him.
Before getting into the car, Ronald looked back at the gate of Van Nuys High School, and his mood was like the song played by Ciana...
"I'm electrified,
This current is building up.
I'm losing control
Because you phoned me up,
I was "shocked" by your eyes
......"
What a long day.But no matter how long the dream is, there will be an end...
That's it for today, here it is, bye.
(End of this chapter)
A sunset has a different vibe than a sunrise, at least on camera.
The light of sunrise is light blue, a mysterious and secluded feeling.And the light of sunset, after a day of hustle and bustle, the air is full of dust, and the scattered sunlight is orange-red, warm and earthly.
If it is in the hands of a very particular director, perhaps the sunrise and sunset scenes cannot be shot together.However, Ronald is the true biography of Roger Coleman, the successor of the master of fast filming, and the temporary director of low-cost exploitation films, so he has no such concerns at all.
Finally after 4 pm, the sky began to darken, and the magic light that filmmakers love is coming again.The staff and actors had already reset, and the director of photography looked at the viewfinder for a long time before finally sending out an OK signal.
Ronald took a deep breath and issued an order.
"recording?"
"opened."
"camera?"
"full speed."
"Ms. Voronov?"
"I'm ready."
"'High School Life' Scene 135, First Shot, First Article!"
"Action!"
Ronald didn't have the full-throated shouting at the beginning of the morning, and he was much gentler.Maybe it was because my voice was tired from shouting too much, maybe I was a little reluctant to part with the last two shots.
Mary Voronov, who played the role of the headmistress, began to walk towards the camera with her head held high. Behind her were two attendants, one fat and one thin, complete buffoons.On both sides are two sexy beauties, Chris and Marla.
Ronald gave them another chance to appear on camera.The two changed their clothes and dressed up as ordinary students, but the dance and posture can still be seen to be very sexy, even in the middle scene.
But Mary is the frontal shot, and the two beauties are just side shots.When Mary passes through them, the audience's eyes will focus on Mary.
Actors value their appearance time very much. Only by performing their tricks well can the director and editor be merciful and keep more of your scenes.
Mary Voronov is amazing and seems to make the camera fall in love with her.Ronald watched her performance from behind the camera, and his eyes were involuntarily attracted to her.I think that after the film is over, the audience in the movie theater will look at her face inexplicably just like him.
Why is this?Maybe it's the composition that puts her in the middle?Maybe she is taller?No, PJ Souls and Day Young also enjoyed this kind of treatment, but they seem to lack this magic.
It should be Mary's energetic expression and movements, right?It looks very real, and people will always respond to real expressions and actions.Anyway, there's something about this Mary, Ronald thought.
"Cut!"
There is only one last shot left.
"I want a camera pan, and the two of them walked in front of the camera from left to right, and the camera kept following. Dai Yang's Kate was a little unhappy after being detained in school, and PJ's Liv kept comforting her. Make funny faces, play music, bounce and walk all the way forward. Keep filming, walk past that tree, and keep going until I tell you to stop."
After comprehending Roger Coleman's cheats, Ronald gave specific instructions when he came up.
The camera is focused on PJ Souls and Dai Yang on the grass.At the beginning of the camera, the two are standing on the east side, with the sun shining on their faces, they look youthful and lively.Then the two walked slowly to the west, and the setting sun slanted on their bodies to outline a golden outline, which was inexplicably sad.It just fit Kate's mood change after hearing the punishment.If the direction is changed, the two people in the close-up at the beginning are backlit, but when they go far away, they are facing the bright light, then it will be inconsistent with the mood of the whole scene.
Ronald is a little proud. It seems that I still know how to use light, which is his foundation as a portrait photographer.Seeing the two actors walk away, Ronald felt a little sad, the days of the temporary director were coming to an end.
"Cut!"
The director of photography Dean Candy indicated that all the pictures were taken, and Ronald picked up the electric speaker:
"Everyone, I announce that today's filming is over."
After a pause, Ronald resumed his assistant tone and began to announce the shooting schedule for next week:
"Call work now, rest tomorrow. The day after tomorrow's convening time is 07:00 am, and the group assembly time is 08:00. The location is Mount Carmel High School, 7011 South Hoover Avenue. The map is attached to the announcement the day after tomorrow. For the first time People who go there can familiarize themselves with it first. This high school has been closed, so when you arrive at the school on Monday, it is not surprising to find that there are no students and teachers.”
"Oh yes, thank you everyone! Thank you for your cooperation today, thank you!"
As everyone started exiting, Ronald went over to thank DP Dean Candie alone, and he wanted to shake Dean's hand.
But Dean yanked him toward him and gave him a hug. "Good job, Ronald. Good job, kid," he said, patting him hard on the back.
Ronald also thanked several actors separately, the assistant to the president Gail, the scene recorder Jenny, the makeup artist Gigi, and the dancing finger Siana, and finally it was Jim's turn.
"Hey Jim, good job today!"
"You too, Ronnie."
The two hugged tightly.
"You go first, Ronald, I will stay and watch the camera crew load the equipment into the car, and I will sign the actors' work orders."
Usually, this is the job that the first assistant director directs the crew assistants to do.Jim knew that Ronald was excited and tired today, so he offered to do these chores.
"Let's go together, 10 minutes."
……
The two began to stare at the camera crew packing up the equipment, and when the packing was done, the location shooting of Van Nuys High School was officially over.
"Where's Ronald?"
Roger Coleman's voice from the school gate behind him.
"Here I am, Mr. Coleman."
"Ah, very good. I'm worried that you have already left, and I will help you load the film into the car later."
"Yes, Mr. Coleman."
Film needs to be developed for projection. "Rock High School" uses MGM's "Urban Color" laboratory, which is cheaper than the "Seven Arts Color" used by Dachang.Moreover, in order to save money, Roger Coleman did not print samples every day like the big crew, but twice a week, and today happened to be the day of printing.
Together with the red-haired camera assistant, Ronald moved the film into the trunk of the crew's van and greeted the driver Chris.Chris came back from the hospital in the afternoon, and also heard about Ronald being the interim director, so he reached out his hand from the cab and shook hands with him.
After Ronald moved the film, Roger Coleman and the driver Chris ordered him to follow him to the printing factory, and then got into his BMW.He poked his head out of the cab and said to Ronald, "Ronald, before 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, you and Jim will come to the New World office together, and we will look at the samples that have been developed."
The sample was originally watched by the director, assistant director, producer, actors, director of photography, etc. The assistants were not qualified, and Ronald had the opportunity to watch it for the first time.
Roger Coleman's BMW drove out of the school gate, accelerated left onto Victory Boulevard, and the van followed suit.
Ronald walked back to his VW Hare and saw Jim starting his Harley, which Ronald often joked was a "Hardly Move!"
The quality of the motorcycle is worrying, and it always breaks down and does not move.But Jim knows mechanics well, and little problems don't bother him.
Before getting into the car, Ronald looked back at the gate of Van Nuys High School, and his mood was like the song played by Ciana...
"I'm electrified,
This current is building up.
I'm losing control
Because you phoned me up,
I was "shocked" by your eyes
......"
What a long day.But no matter how long the dream is, there will be an end...
That's it for today, here it is, bye.
(End of this chapter)
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