Chapter 1154: Chapter 1154: Location Scouting in the Rain
Inner monologue is a person’s thoughts, subconscious activities, and inner world.
This is often a side that others cannot see, but in novels and various films, inner monologue can sometimes have a uniquely effective impact.
Listening to Lin Tian’s words, Yu Qianming suddenly felt enlightened; indeed, it was a good idea.
"Alright, I know what to do now."
Yu Qianming gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, praised with a smile on his face, "I didn’t expect Lin Tian’s creativity to be so detailed about filming, very talented."
Talented people get recognition no matter where they go.
Yu Qianming was not flattering, just being truthful. Otherwise, with his status and social standing, there would be no need to consult with a young man.
Do things with high profile, but be low profile as a person.
Lin Tian always thought this saying made a lot of sense. Previously, during script discussions, he was uncompromising, but now he chuckled lightly, "It’s just some views of mine. Doesn’t count as talent. If there’s talent, it’s you, Mr. Yu, who’s impressive, winning numerous awards."
It’s like a flower sedan chair carried by people; you praise me, and I praise you; this way, it’s easier to get along.
Yu Qianming rubbed his nose and said, "Mr. Lin, you need to change clothes now, the next scene is your turn."
"Okay." Lin Tian nodded, indicating no problem.
This commercial has a male and female lead: the female lead is Jiang Pan Die, while the male lead is Lin Tian. According to Bai Shishi: Your popularity is high, you’re handsome and free, who else would be more suitable?
So, this advantageous role fell to Lin Tian.
Two female assistants came running with clothes, including suits and casual wear, for Lin Tian to choose from.
Actually, clothing is set based on the scene, but since Lin Tian decides the setting of the scene, he also picks the clothes.
Lin Tian looked towards the center of the set at Jiang Pan Die, who was shooting an office scene because more footage is good for later editing.
"This segment should be finished soon, right?" Lin Tian asked an assistant.
"Huh?" The female assistant was startled, turned to look, then nodded, "Should be about done. The next scene is yours, isn’t it?"
"Then should we change the scene?" Lin Tian seemed to be asking her, yet also talking to himself.
According to the storyline, after the female lead’s inner monologue, she drags her tired body home, but a series of setbacks occur on the way.
In the pouring rain, the car stalls in water, the smartphone falls into a puddle when getting out, and no cab can be hired.
She stumbles home through the storm, but because of the intense thunder, the community loses power.
The female lead alone in the dark stairwell, steps wrong with her high heels and falls hard, getting bruised.
With all the setbacks piled on, she finally lets go of her strong facade and crouches in a corner, crying bitterly.
This is the next scene that needs filming; it’s packed with content and quick scene changes. Expressing all this in a short time is challenging, but for an experienced director like Yu Qianming, it’s not a problem.
"It’s getting late, and the sky is about to darken; this is the best time to shoot. All departments, get ready for the scene change!"
Yu Qianming shouted with a white loudspeaker, and everyone acted in orderly fashion, as if going to war.
At this time, Lin Tian was already dressed, in a pure white t-shirt, tight dark blue jeans, black canvas shoes.
"Honestly, you look pretty good, but why wear this outfit?" Bai Shishi looked at Lin Tian, smiling.
They say love is blind, and Bai Shishi was almost lost in admiration.
Lin Tian didn’t answer but gave a charming smile, softly asking, "Does my smile seem warm?"
Bai Shishi also smiled, her eyebrows curved, saying, "Warm!"
Indeed, in those casual and clean clothes, especially when smiling, he looked like the boy next door, giving a very comforting feeling.
Such a man appearing before the destitute female lead was overwhelmingly warm.
Quickly, everyone got ready for the scene change and got in the car.
Lin Tian, Jiang Pan Die, Bai Shishi, and Yu Qianming sat in the RV because there were still some details to discuss.
Soon, the car stopped at the shooting location.
This was a road beside a community with few cars passing by, perfect for creating a scene with water accumulation to stall a car.
Apart from Lin Tian and the others, the ’professional rainmaker’ also arrived in a water truck with equipment.
We need to shoot a rainy scene, so artificial rain is necessary. Basically, using various pipes and spray guns to create rain effects.
Though it’s a short scene about twenty seconds long, it requires significant manpower, resources, and attention to detail, hence the difficulty.
With the equipment set up, once enough water accumulated in the pit, given Yu Qianming’s command, Jiang Pan Die drove a low-standing car over. On this route, several cameras and drones were in motion, capturing each angle needed.
In the torrential ’rain,’ the car drove into the pit and stalled quickly.
This was the moment to test Jiang Pan Die’s acting. She anxiously looked at the rearview mirror and kept trying to make calls, but they couldn’t go through, making her even more helpless.
Click.
The car door opened, and Jiang Pan Die walked out of the car, as it was close to the community, a short walk away.
Jiang Pan Die stepped out, clutching some documents and a phone, but no umbrella, becoming drenched in seconds and shivering from the cold; it wasn’t acting, it was real cold with the weather.
But there’s no choice; an actor’s job is tough.
Jiang Pan Die tread cautiously in the puddle, suddenly her body trembled, and the phone went ’plop’ into the water. Picking it up, she saw it had died.
With a messy and bleak pace, her silhouette emerged from the puddle.
At this moment, an accident happened; wearing high heels, Jiang Pan Die’s left foot suddenly slipped, and she twisted her ankle.
She screamed, falling to the ground. It couldn’t be more pitiful.
But no one dared to approach or even speak, because the director hadn’t called ’cut,’ and the show must go on!
And besides, Jiang Pan Die was in a great state, interrupting it would lead to reprimanding.
