rising director

This girl is his assistant.

In the past, before Wan Xiaohu became famous, he had no assistants, and he let Li Yumin and the others handle general work matters on his behalf.This time when I come to Hong Kong, I can no longer be so casual, so I commissioned Universal Films.Hire an assistant for him, preferably one with a background in the entertainment industry.

In the end, among several candidates, Wan Xiaohu chose this girl named Xue Kaiqi, a student of City University of Hong Kong, 20 years old.Born in the bourgeoisie, people are also clever.My uncle is an executive of Huaxing Records. He used to work as a model while studying in university.

Wan Xiaohu knows that Fiona Sit will be a popular actress in Hong Kong in the future.

Now come to be my assistant, this feeling, don't be too comfortable...

On the roof, the crew has already set up the cameras, lights, and visors.

"Director." Mai Zhaohui called out.

Wan Xiaohu walked over: "How about it, has the camera location for the finalized shooting been moved?"

"OK, we will shoot from here, first to shoot the reflection of the glass. Then adjust the position, shoot the distant view of Hua Tsai, and finally take a few close-ups."

After a while, Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei also went to the rooftop.

"Hua Zai, get ready." Wan Xiaohu yelled with a loudspeaker.

Liu Dehua made an OK gesture.Then Mak Siu-fai commanded the units to get ready.

"The first scene of the first showdown on the rooftop, the first shot, let's start."

Liu Dehua plays Liu Jianming walking across the rooftop, and the glass reflects him looking for Chen Yongren everywhere.Wan Xiaohu stared at the monitor, until Liu Dehua was out of the camera, and then shouted: "Ka, this one is over again, Hua Zai, pay attention, don't push your chest out too much, lower your head a little."

After taking three shots in a row, Wan Xiaohu let go of this simple shot: "Okay, this one is over, everyone hurry up, let's take another one."

The make-up team hurried over to touch up Liu Dehua's makeup. It's very hot now, Liu Dehua is still wearing a suit.

Liang Chaowei was always behind Wan Xiaohu, watching the filming, and when it was over, he said, "Director, you have very high requirements for the quality of the movie."

"Yes, the details determine success or failure. We don't have big scenes, good-looking shootouts, or thrilling and bizarre plots, so we must do enough details."

"Commercial films are rarely shot like this. It reminds me of Wang Jiawei, who cares about details, but he only makes art films."

"Speaking of which, "Infernal Affairs" is also an art film, a commercial art film."

Liang Chaowei thought he had grasped Wan Xiaohu's attention to detail, but it didn't take long for his thoughts to be refreshed.

"Ka, Hua Tsai, the expression is wrong, I didn't show my inner expression. Come again."

"Ka, it's still not right, the expression is a little slack, too deliberate, be more restrained. Come again."

"Ka, Hua Tsai, you didn't show this sense of urgency. Come again."

"Ka, this sense of urgency is not what I want. It's not calm enough, and it doesn't smell like nervousness. Come again."

"Ka...come again."

An hour later, the shot of Liu Dehua walking on the rooftop was not shot well.In the end, not only Wan Xiaohu had a serious expression, but all the crew members also had a serious expression.

"Director, do you want to take a break first?" Mai Zhaohui walked over and patted Wan Xiaohu on the shoulder.

Wan Xiaohu wiped the sweat from his forehead.After looking at the crew, I felt that it was too much for me to hold back when I just started filming.So he smiled: "Alright, everyone is tired. Go take a rest, Xiaoxue, go buy some drinks, and I'll invite everyone to drink tea. Director Mai, Hua Tsai, let's sit in the shade."

At the back, Wan Xiaohu said apologetically to Andy Lau: "I'm sorry Hua Zai. Just now I was a little late in filming, don't worry about it, I am like this, once I started filming, I forgot things. No. You don’t act well, that’s why I can’t find a suitable one.”

Liu Dehua's complexion looked a little better.Said: "I don't mind, you also want to make a good movie, but it is rare to shoot for such a long time before, and it is not enough to shoot just one."

"This scene is very important. It is the "gaochao" scene of the movie. Alas, I regret putting this scene so high now. Hua Tsai, you are acting very well now. It's just that we haven't entered the state yet, and we haven't caught this kind of scene. The soul substituted by the characters did not create enough atmosphere."

Mak Siu Fai said, "There is no other way. Andy Jay and Wai Jai are both full schedules, so it's hard to finalize. Finally, we have the opportunity now, so we can only hurry."

Liu Dehua nodded: "I may not have grasped the core concept of Liu Jianming's character."

"Hua Zai, why don't we analyze this character's heart again, and then step by step in your mind. Simulate the performance he should have?"

"it is good."

"The creation of this scene can be said to be a matter of course. As a gang undercover, it can be said that Liu Jianming has already hated this kind of life. He is more inclined to be a policeman that everyone loves. Especially since he has killed Han Chen. I thought that no one knew his identity, but at this time, Chen Yongren knew and told his girlfriend. We can imagine what he will think when he goes to the rooftop." Wan Xiaohu said gesturing.

Mai Zhaohui continued to analyze: "Liu Jianming's purpose of hugging him must be to cover up his identity. He wants Chen Yongren to give him a chance, because he hates being an undercover agent, but he should have the idea of ​​seeking relief. From the very beginning We designed that both Liu Jianming and Chen Yongren have been suppressed by this identity and become neurotic..."

Wan Xiaohu and Mai Zhaohui, one sentence from left to right, helped Liu Dehua enter the play, talking dryly.

Half an hour later, Liu Dehua nodded: "I think I know how to act."

"Okay, let's start now, keep it up."

"Everyone is up, everyone is in position, start shooting."

"Lighting, lighting should be ready."

"Camera crew, stand up for the camera."

After resting for half an hour, the crew regained their energy and quickly got into position.

Then Liu Dehua began to perform from the heart.

He walked up to the roof slowly, with a solemn expression, a little numb and a little gloomy.

Wan Xiaohu kept his eyes on the monitor, and after 30 seconds, he shouted: "Okay, this one is over, let's move on to the next one."

The crew immediately changed positions and started shooting close-ups.

Liu Dehua's performance became more and more involved, he glanced nervously to the left, then turned his head to look to the right, as if he didn't notice anyone.Then slowly turned around.

"Stuck! This is the state, this one has passed." Wan Xiaohu was overjoyed, two consecutive ones, all at one time, and if they had to be like this progress, it would be great, "Wei Zi, get ready."

After 1 minute, the two played against each other.

Liang Chaowei handed over Liu Dehua's handcuffs and pistol from behind Liu Dehua's back.

"It's quite neat." Liu Dehua turned around and said.

"I also went to the police academy."

"It's really interesting for you to go undercover. You always meet on the rooftop."

"I'm not like you, I'm upright."

Behind the monitor, Wan Xiaohu shook his head: "Liang Chaowei hasn't joined the show yet."

"Do you want to stop?" Mai Zhaohui was also looking at the monitor and asked.

"Don't wait, Liu Dehua is in very good condition now, first let Liang Chaowei cooperate and finish the close-up of Liu Dehua, otherwise it will be difficult to get in again if Liu Dehua is out of form."