msmithbooks Chapter 23, "The Beginning," begins filming.
Chapter 23, "The Beginning," begins filming.
The woman quickly regained her senses and began to provoke Han Ziming, so he thoroughly satisfied her desires.
The little cabbage was bent over, creating ripples in the bathtub.
Half an hour later, Han Ziming carried Zhang Ruonan, who was wearing loose pajamas, out of the bathroom and onto the bed to rest.
At this moment, Zhang Ruonan asked with a worried expression.
"Xiao Mo, was your response on Weibo yesterday really appropriate?"
"Don't worry, that's how things work in the entertainment industry. As long as the movie is successful in the end, that's all that matters. Besides, I haven't offended any big directors; they're all unknown small directors," Han Ziming said confidently.
"Although those big directors haven't said anything, a lot of netizens are tagging them. Won't they come after us when the movie is released? Maybe you could try talking to the school on their behalf?"
Zhang Ruonan offered her suggestion, a little nervously.
"That depends on how well the movie performs after its release. If it does well, the major film producers won't let them do anything reckless!"
Han Ziming held Zhang Ruonan in his arms and comforted her with a smile.
At this point, the school couldn't help at all, which is why Han Ziming sought investment from several major companies.
"Are you that confident?"
"The original work already has a fan base; it's just a matter of how much money it will generate."
Han Ziming grabbed her chest and made a promise.
Zhang Ruonan helplessly pressed down on those hands and asked.
"Stop messing around, it shouldn't affect the TV series, right?"
"So you're worried about the TV series? That's possible, since we invested in it ourselves."
Han Ziming teased him on purpose.
"Of course I'm worried, this is my first film."
Zhang Ruonan said with a worried expression.
Han Ziming found Ruonan's behavior quite interesting.
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems!"
"That's good!"
"You don't blame me, just bet your future on it!"
"No, I was just worried about you."
Zhang Ruonan turned around and looked up at Han Ziming.
In fact, actors, singers, directors, producers, and filmmakers all have their own circles, and these circles are highly exclusive. If you want to enter the circle, you need to become one of the "same kind" first, and then make friends with the strong.
On the surface, the people that celebrities and actors should least offend are their peers and those who are more powerful than themselves.
Even if you offend a big shot in an entertainment company, there's always a way to resolve it. As long as you have value, a company will protect you, and you can resolve the issue through an exchange of benefits, so it's not a big problem.
But offending your competitors is a different story. To put it bluntly, it means they're blocking your way. Being targeted and watched by people who are no weaker or stronger than you is very troublesome. You could be taken advantage of at any time, and their resources could be snatched away.
That's how it is with the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses).
Aside from important occasions, they are constantly arguing and bickering.
In recent years, many people in the entertainment industry have disappeared after becoming famous because they lacked value and were unwilling to compromise or give way, which led to their demise.
But Han Ziming had a different idea; he wasn't an artist.
As long as there are no fundamental issues, and the previous few film and television works are successful, finding more partners to share the profits will naturally attract a lot of capital support.
Moreover, he believed that he would soon become a source of capital.
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Time flies, October 2nd,
After spending a few days cuddling with Zhang Ruonan, Han Ziming has already gotten into work mode, arranging for people to read the script together.
It was only then that Han Ziming realized there was another familiar face in the crew.
It turns out that when Zhao Siyao went to Yanying to scout for artists, she signed Jiang Peiyao and arranged for her to play a policewoman.
Han Ziming didn't say much. After all, she was his senior sister, and no boss would refuse an employee who was willing to make money for him.
Jiang Peiyao is also very outstanding. She not only won the title of "Outstanding Graduate of Yanying Film Academy in 2016", but also started to take the postgraduate entrance examination. Her acting skills are also good. It's just that she always played supporting roles in her previous life.
However, the resources aren't bad. Many people get one or two film and television projects, but if they don't make a splash, they're abandoned.
Ultimately, without paying something, it's impossible to get film and television resources; some people even sleep with their partners from the very beginning.
The script reading ended shortly afterward.
"Everything is going well. Everyone, get some rest and recharge so we can get ready to start tomorrow."
"Okay, director!"
A group of actors shouted in loud voices.
"Xiao Mo, are you having trouble sleeping too?"
That night, Zhang Ruonan was also very excited. It was her first time playing the female lead, and she couldn't sleep at all. She also thought that Han Ziming was directing for the first time, so he probably wouldn't be nervous.
"Yeah, but I'm fine! You should worry about yourself."
Han Ziming gently flicked her nose and laughed.
"Hehe, I knew you were just as amazing as that one."
Although she can't do much, her emotional value is off the charts.
"Of course!"
Han Ziming nodded confidently.
Actually, the story of "The Beginning" is not complicated. In summary, the female protagonist, Li Shiqing, encounters an explosion while riding a bus and then gets caught in a recurring cycle of events.
Then, the male protagonist, Xiao Heyun, was also unexpectedly drawn into it. The two protagonists saved the lives of others in the loop, and at the same time, they also achieved their own redemption.
However, because the male protagonist is not the original trigger of the loop, each loop places a heavy burden on his body.
To break the cycle, the male and female protagonists work together to analyze the situation, find the real culprit, and protect the safety of everyone on the bus.
The story focuses on their analysis, heroic actions, and emotional growth, with almost no intimate scenes.
Even for the final kissing scene, Han Ziming used a camera trick to film it, after all, it was his woman.
Moreover, 80% of the filming of this drama took place on a bus, and there weren't many changes in the environment or scene. The bus route was basically the same for the same route, and every time there was an explosion, special effects had to be used.
This is where the investment is expensive.
Because special effects are extremely expensive to produce at this time!
The next day, the crew arrived at the filming location early in the morning.
Han Ziming stood on the film set, looking at the busy staff and actors, feeling a little emotional.
"It's finally starting!"
The opening ceremony was very simple, just like the movie "Take My Brother Away". A suckling pig and some fruit were prepared, and after burning incense, everyone offered a simple prayer.
Han Ziming and Sun Molong gave each actor and crew member a small red envelope.
Although the press conference for the start of filming was cancelled, Li Feng still invited a few reporters to take some photos of the ceremony.
This will make it convenient for future promotion and advertising.
Although Li Feng is also a producer of both movies and television series,
However, they assign a finance manager to oversee each film and television project, so there's not much for them to do.
Li Feng was a little worried about Han Ziming, the boss, as it was his first time directing a film, so he kept dealing with the crew's trivial matters and keeping an eye on things.
Soon everyone got busy.
The actors have all had their makeup done by the makeup artist.
"Everything is ready, Director Han."
At this moment, assistant director Sun Molong spoke to Han Ziming.
Actually, he looked down on Han Ziming a bit, mainly because Han Ziming was too young. But he couldn't resist the amount Han Ziming gave him.
He was happy to cooperate, and he didn't mind the extra work.
The first scene to be filmed is where the female lead, Li Shiqing, after being reshaped by two explosions, uses the method of slandering the male lead, Xiao Heyun, for being a scoundrel to demand that the driver take the car to the police station.
Soon, the actors all arrived at their positions and got ready.
"Lights in place!"
"Receiving microphones!"
"Camera shot confirmed!"
Listening to the reports from various departments of the crew, Han Ziming, sitting behind the director's camera, instructed the production crew to begin.
"All groups, take your positions! Keep quiet!"
"Script supervisor, get ready to make the decision!"
"The first scene, the first shot of 'The Beginning,' action!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the set fell silent, and the camera positions moved forward in an orderly manner as planned.
In the footage, on the bus, Zhang Ruonan stares angrily at Li Xian, who is sitting next to her. She grabs Li Xian's hand, stands up, and shouts in a panic.
"Pervert! Someone's being indecent!"
"Look what he's doing with his hands!"
What are you doing?
Li Xian flung Zhang Ruonan's hand away, utterly speechless.
"Card!"
Han Ziming looked up from the monitor, frowned, and said to Zhang Ruonan:
"Ruonan, your expressions and movements are too restrained. You should be more flustered here and make bigger movements."
Now that you know the bus is about to explode, your inner instinct is to run away as fast as possible, so you express that instinct.
Zhang Ruonan was a little embarrassed. She didn't expect there to be a problem right from the start. Although Zhang Songwen had carefully explained to her how to act this scene before filming began, it was, frankly, her first time acting in it.
However, Han Ziming was not angry.
It's inevitable that Zhang Ruonan would make mistakes since it was her first time acting.
As for Li Xian, he has already participated in many works, and playing the relatively simple role of Xiao Heyun is not a concern for him at all.
"It's okay, take your time!"
Li Xian comforted him, saying that he was also criticized when he first became an actor. He added that he gradually got used to it and just needed to adjust his mindset.
Seeing that Han Ziming didn't blame her, Zhang Ruonan breathed a sigh of relief. After considering Han Ziming's words, she said earnestly,
"Okay, Director Han."
"Thank you, Brother Xian!"
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