Chapter 183

Choose Yanda Huayi, offend Seeing Lu Kuan;

Choose Xing Society, offend Yanda Huayi, Yanda Huayi makes trouble, it is still possible not to get the role;

Choose Seeing Lu Kuan...

This perfect answer has been excluded by Xixi herself.

Liu Yifei in this life has experienced many things that sixteen-year-olds in later generations have not experienced.

She decided decisively: "Participate in the audition for "Exotic Realm" tomorrow first, the results will be out in a few days, and then we will see."

Liu Yifei felt that she was really working hard as Seeing Lu Kuan said at the beginning.

Love acting, practice internal skills hard, and walk on the right path.

Even if she is often hit by unscrupulous directors that her talent is not high, she can be diligent and clumsy!

Here Liu Xiaoli is happy trouble, and Huang Shengyi on the other side only has trouble.

Huang Shengyi's mother is also in Beiping. Her daughter usually lives in the Beijing Film Academy dormitory when she is not filming, and lives in her own home when she has announcements.

"Shengyi, don't worry, I'll let your cousin think of a way."

Tian Qiwen called before, asking them to make a decision to sign with Xing Society as soon as possible, otherwise the role might have the risk of being replaced.

They have already done so, but heard the terrible news again—

Director Stephen Chow is very fond of Zhao Linger Liu Yifei and is waiting for her reply.

"Mom, I have a way."

"Director Zhou is an artist. Even if the cousin's social status is higher, he is not in the same industry as him."

"Can you ask the cousin to talk to the producer of Yanda Huayi and let them put a little pressure on Director Zhou?"

Mother Huang's eyes lit up!

My daughter is right! Artists are all high-eyed, but entrepreneurs are not, resource exchange!

This matter should be early rather than late, she hurriedly called Cousin Wu.

September 12, 2003, the highly anticipated Inquiry Realm Media, the audition for the female lead of "Exotic Realm" officially kicked off.

After the first screening of all female artists in domestic entertainment who met the conditions, as well as internet and reality registration, only a few 8 people were shortlisted.

Fan Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Liu Yifei, Yanzi from the mainland.

Jia Jingwen, Zhong Xintong, and Zhang Baizhi from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

These three are all related households. As for why, there is no need to say much.

Jia Jingwen and Zhong Xintong come from the two "black gloves" of Boss Lu in Wan Province and Xiangjiang.

Zhang Baizhi is an artist of Xiang's Huaguoxing, and Xiang's family entrusted Mei Yanfang to say hello to Seeing Lu Kuan.

Of course, it's just giving them three audition opportunities. Whether it works or not depends on strength.

Inquiry Realm has a special audition venue.

But with the addition of Xue Xiaolu and Jiang Wei, two teachers from Beijing Film Academy, and the gradual development of new projects, the place is also a bit stretched.

Seeing Lu Kuan also considered that it is necessary to buy property and build a headquarters building while the land price has not risen to the sky.

At worst, rent a few more floors to the blog site.

"Okay, thank you for your recognition of Inquiry Realm and myself, and participating in this audition. Next, I will put forward a few requirements."

"First, all actors must remove makeup before auditioning."

There were female stars at the scene who frowned, but none of them whispered.

Everyone's foundation is not bad, but some are not willing to show their plain face because of age and skin condition.

"Let me explain. Previously, sci-fi films in the industry used Sony f900, but because of the budget and quality requirements of this film, a large number of repetitive and high-dynamic camera captures are needed."

"Therefore, this time, the red-one with higher resolution will be selected."

"The resolution of f900 is 1902x1080, and the resolution of red-one is 4900x2580. Everyone should understand what I mean, right?"

Sony f900 is a relatively popular digital camera nowadays, but with the iterative development of photographic equipment and the continuous improvement of the filming requirements of sci-fi works, this picture quality of less than 2k can no longer meet the filming needs.

And f900 has a fatal disadvantage: the picture quality is not as good as film.

90% of directors are willing to use digital cameras to shoot sci-fi films and action films, because they don't need to make intermediate films and can be directly transmitted to the computer for special effects production.

But the picture quality of f900 is really average, not as good as red-one, which has a resolution of up to 4k. In terms of picture quality, it is equivalent to 35mm film.

The female stars also understood the director's meaning. It seems that this makeup must be removed, even if it will expose skin conditions and facial defects under high-definition cameras.

Because the director wants to see their skin and facial conditions without makeup, so as not to collapse their faces under high-definition cameras during later filming.

Liu Yifei looked indifferent. This sister posted her plain photos on the blog, so there is no such burden.

Not to mention this 16-year-old collagen, which was originally a dimensionality reduction blow to other female actors in their twenties.

"Second, this audition process is three and a half days."

"The first day is to audition for lines and character understanding, including English level. This time, the crew plans to use the original sound first, and will not consider the problem of later dubbing!"

In later generations, with the development of technology, opening the mouth 12345 and then dubbing lines is a conventional technique.

But the sound synthesis and embedding technology in this period of 2003 is limited. Instead of spending energy on dubbing later, it is better to use the original sound directly in one step.

Minor repairs can be made later.

Using the original sound is also conducive to outputting the best sound quality and conveying the inner activities of the characters, which is undoubtedly a much better choice for the film as a whole than later dubbing.

It's just that there are too many actors who make up the numbers in later generations, and dubbing has become the industry norm.

"Therefore, everyone must be mentally prepared. It was also explained in the audition notice before. English spoken language is a compulsory subject, and the proportion is very large!"

He didn't say it to death. If the most suitable English selected in the end is not good, then there is only a choice between two evils.

"The second day is physical movements, including some simple martial arts movements, wire scenes, etc., which will be inspected on the spot. We will invite the Yuan Heping director team to participate."

"The last is the performance of the makeup segment. This part is expected to take a long time, and it will take a day and a half."

"The crew has prepared new costumes of suitable sizes for everyone. At that time, I or others will cooperate with you to perform."

Seeing Lu Kuan looked at the eight female actors with different expressions, and finally notified the audition group list.

"There are three judges for this audition: me, Director Yuan Heping, and Hollywood casting director Taylor."

"Okay, everyone prepare for a while, Inquiry Realm's assistant will assist you in removing makeup, and it will officially start in an hour!"

The female actors filed into the dressing room. This is a venue specially vacated for this casting, with ten dressing tables inside.

Zhou Xun and Liu Yifei sat together, letting the Inquiry Realm staff fix their faces.

"Xixi, why did you finish removing it so quickly?"

Everyone heard the movement and turned their heads. Liu Yifei spit out her tongue awkwardly. She just added some water and used some lotion when she went out...

Zhang Ziyi is not very familiar with others, only chatting with Zhao Yanzi on the side.

"Young children are good, that little face is tender."

Yanzi looked at herself in the mirror losing the filter, and also sighed gloomily.

"Who says it's not."

She is 27 this year. If it weren't for pestering Han Shanping and Dong Shuangqiang to intercede for her, I'm afraid she wouldn't even be able to enter this final list.

Zhang Ziyi smiled and didn't speak again. She only glanced at Liu Yifei and ignored her.

She doesn't think there is anyone in this room who is her competitor. Based on strength alone, this role belongs to her.

Fan Bingbing didn't talk to anyone, silently recalling the female lead's scenes and character biography.

Suddenly, she recalled Wang Dajun's instructions to her before coming.

"Inquiry Realm and Yanda Huayi have some small conflicts, but you don't have to care. Try your best to win this role and develop a good relationship with Seeing Lu Kuan. This is very important to you!"

Later, Wang Jinhua also talked to her.

In short, the meaning between the lines is that you didn't cooperate with Hong Jinbao to hype before, and now there is a young, rich, and talented Seeing Lu Kuan, so it's not suitable to refuse, right?

Wang Xiaolei asked someone to provide her with a long contract, but the treatment, salary, and portrait rights commission in all aspects were also higher, approaching Li Bingbing.

To put it bluntly, Yanda Huayi is also afraid that she will really climb onto Inquiry Realm and become a phoenix. Isn't that losing the wife and losing the army?

Bingbing is smart, and she was noncommittal on the spot. She is ready to discuss this contract with Seeing Lu Kuan before talking.

It seems that she is determined to be a pseudo-double agent. I guess Seeing Lu Kuan can laugh out loud when he hears this news?

That pair of crouching dragons and phoenixes actually sent themselves to the door.

Jia Jingwen didn't communicate with anyone, and went out after removing makeup.

She wanted to take advantage of the audition not starting to get close to Boss Lu.

She has been looking for opportunities to set his Golden Cudgel these nights, but Wu Dun has always been by his side, and she has no time to take care of others.

Zhong Xintong and Zhang Baizhi in the corner have the meaning of hugging for warmth.

Zhang Baizhi is a bit unaccustomed to the atmosphere today.

Xiangjiang actors in this era are treated with courtesy wherever they go.

It is the first time she has encountered such equal treatment, sharing a dressing room, and removing makeup and taking pictures regardless of you and me.

It's just that the gloomy eyes of her boyfriend Tingfeng before leaving left a very deep impression on her. It should be because of the previous friction between him and director Seeing Lu Kuan.

Zhang Baizhi doesn't care about these. This is a 75 million dollar Hollywood, a play that can't be asked for.

"Ah Jiao, you are so beautiful without makeup, I really envy you!"

Zhong Xintong returned a sweet smile, waited for the makeup artist to tie her a ball head, and then poked her mouth at Liu Yifei who was chatting with Zhou Xun on the side.

"See that Ms. Liu Yifei? You should envy her."

Then she leaned over and whispered: "By the way, I heard that she has a relatively good relationship with Director Lu, a friendly reminder."

Everyone entered the audition room after removing makeup.

The audition judges' seat sat Seeing Lu Kuan, Yuan Heping, and Taylor, in the middle is the stage, and more than a dozen chairs are neatly placed.

"Explain in advance, the three-day audition is completely open and transparent, so everyone is performing in one venue."

"We have 8 actors, which is also to avoid delaying everyone's time. We will announce the audition results directly after the end of the afternoon of the third day, so as not to affect everyone's subsequent work arrangements."

The female actors whispered, and those who had the experience of taking exams thought of the college entrance examination in unison.

This is even more cruel than the college entrance examination. The results are on the spot!

The key is to perform in front of everyone. Some who think their acting skills and other aspects are somewhat lacking are already worried about their exposure.

The reason why Seeing Lu Kuan set such a unique audition method is mainly efficiency first.

The biggest feature of the Hollywood crew is that the preparation time is very long and the shooting time is very short.

This is the exact opposite of the domestic crew. The mainland crew often rushes up to start recklessly, with mistakes and omissions in the middle, and finally the budget is not enough.

Not to mention that there are absolute strengths like Zhang Ziyi, and "related households" like Yanzi and the three Hong Kong and Taiwan actresses.

All aspects must be taken care of. Originally, he also started from the film itself to cast, and whoever it should be is whoever it is.

Finally, the results came out and everyone was convinced, and the related households didn't have to go back and beg the gold master to intercede.

The first audition item started, and the actors explained their understanding of the role and English line display.

The English script was sent to their agents earlier, giving enough preparation time.

"We don't bother, just follow your current seating order from left to right. Jia Jingwen, you are the first."

"Yes, director."

The "sweet girl" of Wan Province's voice was a bit coquettish. She had already taken the lead to meet several casting directors just now.

"The role of the female lead Blue Moon is a Chinese girl full of wisdom and courage. She carries the hope of her father Blue Jiangshui..."

The character understanding is mediocre, and the English level is average.

From the image point of view, there is still a gap between removing makeup and wearing makeup. After all, she is the oldest female actor at the scene today, 30 years old.

25 or 26-year-old female actors put on makeup, and there is no problem playing 20-year-old, but it doesn't matter. Let her go through the process and audition to return Wu Dun's favor.

Then it is the line display, Seeing Lu Kuan cooperates.

"Thank you, next one, Zhang Baizhi."

"Blue Moon is a typical girl with Oriental characteristics. She took over the mantle from her scientist father..."

Seeing Lu Kuan and Taylor and others looked at each other. This voice is a bit stinging? Like Zhou Xun.

But the English level is okay. After all, she lived in Melbourne with her mother when she was 13.

Then it is Zhong Xintong.

Similar to Zhang Baizhi, both are the leading female artists cultivated by Emperor Group and Huaguoxing, and they have received Hong Kong-style actor training.

The most typical is the TVB artist training class. Because their own dramas have a high turnover rate and high output, one actor plays the emperor in the morning and a beggar in the afternoon.

But they can get exercise for different roles in a short time. Those with understanding will slowly polish their acting skills, which belongs to the cramming teaching of actors in a short time.

However, the subsequent fate of these two is also similar, and they have become the dead souls under Chen's camera.

The first one to make Taylor and Yuan Heping nod slightly is Zhou Xun. Except for the special timbre, it is much better than the previous few in terms of line emotion and rhythm.

It can be seen that she has worked hard on English during this time.

Seeing Lu Kuan held a pen. The first three were 70, 75, 78 in turn. After deliberation, he gave Zhou Xun an 85.

The female lead of a commercial film must be distinguished from the male lead in image and temperament, because the box office mainly relies on Hollywood male stars to carry it. The female lead is a supporting role, serving the male lead's character image.

Zhou Xun's biggest disadvantage is that she wears the federal squad costume and is slightly neutral, which has no recognition in commercial films, which will cause the audience to confuse the male and female lead character images.

Liu Yifei was reciting lines while the previous four were auditioning, and her palms were sweaty with nervousness!

She occasionally looked up at Seeing Lu Kuan. The other party just closed his eyes and listened to the line interpretation of the auditioners with a light face, without too much eye contact with her.

This scene is very familiar. The first time she was scolded and cried for filming was in such an atmosphere.

The little girl doesn't expect to be selected, just hopes that he can see her progress and efforts.

This is like a high school student getting into a good university, excitedly reporting the good news to the class teacher who is close to her, hoping to get his recognition.

It is still an explanation of the understanding of the female lead character, but she very cleverly also used English to describe it.

Still a bit smart.

Then it is a line display. Seeing Lu Kuan cooperates.

Liu: "No. 2, follow behind me, don't fall behind!"

Lu: "Don't be nervous, this Oriental beauty, I guarantee it will be very safe here, just a farm."

Liu: "Listen, pay attention to the mud under your feet, that can become a trap that buries your life at any time!"

"Stop! What are you saying?"

Everyone was stunned, and the female actors in the audience had different expressions, very wonderful.

Taylor and Yuan Heping looked at each other. The previous ones didn't see much better, how come Seeing Lu Kuan picked thorns on the spot to this little girl.

Boss Lu didn't let go of every opportunity for frustration education: "Liu Yifei, tell me the elements of lines."

Ning Hao was an assistant at the scene today. He whispered to Taylor and others: "Director Lu taught this little girl acting, he is examining her."

Everyone understood.

"Breath, rhythm, artistic processing, and subtext expression."

"This is a pyramid from low to high. Where do you think you went wrong just now?"

Liu Yifei twisted her hands and pondered for a few seconds before giving the answer: "Artistic processing."

"Finally not too stupid, tell me how this sentence should be expressed?"

She still did her homework carefully.

"The male lead is indifferent in a dangerous situation, but the female lead knows the inside story from her father, so she is very worried that the protagonist group will encounter danger."

"So after the male lead finishes this sentence, the logical stress of the female lead should be on the first two words, and these two words should be handled strongly and urgently."

"The subsequent explanation of paying attention to mud and burying life should be handled calmly and slowly, because she wants to detail the danger of the reality to the male lead."

This passage was said in Chinese, but Taylor nodded repeatedly after hearing the translation.

Jia Jingwen in the audience had a strange expression. She was a person who had come over, and could see that Seeing Lu Kuan was different from others to this little girl.

Zhong Xintong and Zhang Baizhi were even more surprised. Is there still on-site teaching here?

It is true that directors need to understand acting, but they haven't seen many professional directors like this, and some actors even have to bring line teachers to the scene.

Seeing Lu Kuan narrowed his eyes and didn't give her a good face.

"Speaking clearly, but changing the appearance when doing it."

"Liu Yifei, it's already an audition, don't tell me you are still hiding your clumsiness?"

Line class is the content that Seeing Lu Kuan first guided her, because this is her most obvious shortcoming.

Now through the training of breathing methods and limbs and facial muscles, breathing and vocalization methods have been improved, but other problems have come out again.

Liu Yifei opened her mouth to explain, but couldn't say it when it reached her mouth.

How can she say it? Because she wanted to prove herself too much, wanted to perform too much?

"Sorry director, I will pay attention next time."

Seeing Lu Kuan lowered his head and gave her a 70: "No next time, next one."

Liu Yifei pursed her lips, only feeling a burning pain on her face. It was not because of losing face in front of so many people, but because she was disappointed in her poor performance.

She felt that she had worked hard for so long, and even had been rehearsing the last day's play with Yang Siwei, but she didn't expect to fall on the lines she thought were no problem.

Equivalent to studying the final big question all night before the college entrance examination.

As a result, the first question was not known the next day.

(End of chapter)