In the fantastical creative space of the virtual reality film project, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran immersed themselves in an unprecedented journey of character development. They knew that in this unique world where virtual and reality intertwined, character development was not merely about giving characters appearances and personalities, but about bringing them to life amidst the collision of digital and real worlds, making them guiding souls that could lead the audience between the two worlds.

Ling Yichen often sits alone in a quiet corner, immersing himself in the inner world of his character. The protagonist he plays is named Xingyao, a young warrior with mysterious powers who shoulders the responsibility of saving two worlds. To better portray Xingyao's character, Ling Yichen studied the script in depth, repeatedly pondering every plot point and line, attempting to uncover the character's core traits. He discovered that Xingyao's power stems not only from his mysterious abilities but also from the kindness, courage, and unwavering faith deep within his heart.

In creating Xingyao's appearance, the art design team utilized state-of-the-art digital modeling technology, combining Ling Yichen's facial features and body proportions to meticulously craft an image that is both realistically beautiful and full of fantasy. Xingyao has deep, bright eyes that seem to hold endless stars; his long, jet-black hair shimmers softly in the wind; he is strong and agile, wearing a suit of clothing that blends elements of ancient armor with futuristic technology, every detail highlighting his extraordinary nature.

However, Ling Yichen knew that appearance was merely the outer shell of a character; what truly gave a character life was their inner emotions and soul. To make Xingyao's emotions more realistic and believable, he began to draw inspiration from his own experiences. He recalled the various difficulties and challenges he had encountered in his acting career—his past confusion, perseverance, and breakthroughs—all of which became valuable material for shaping Xingyao's inner world. During the filming of a scene where Xingyao faced immense difficulties and fell into self-doubt, Ling Yichen, drawing on his own personal experience, vividly portrayed Xingyao's inner struggle and pain. The helplessness and determination revealed in his eyes allowed the audience to truly feel the character's emotional turmoil.

Jun Mo Ran, in the process of creating the character, focused on exploring the connection between the character and the real world. The character he plays is named Yue Ying, Xing Yao's close friend, a strategist with outstanding wisdom and a calm mind. In the virtual world, Yue Ying assists Xing Yao in dealing with various crises, while in the real world, he symbolizes the power of rationality and thought.

To better understand Yueying's role, Jun Mo Ran delved into the images and deeds of numerous wise figures throughout history, drawing inspiration from their ways of thinking and behavioral patterns. He discovered that Yueying's wisdom was not only reflected in his keen insight into situations and superb strategic planning abilities, but also in his profound understanding of human nature and his selfless support for his friends. In shaping Yueying's character, Jun Mo Ran emphasized his composure, wit, humor, and decisive decision-making in crucial moments.

When designing Moonshadow's virtual avatar, the team created a simple yet technologically advanced outfit for him, with a deep blue color scheme to symbolize his wisdom as profound as the ocean. His hairstyle is neat and tidy, and his eyes gleam with intelligence. Every subtle expression and movement was carefully designed to showcase his composure and calmness.

During filming, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran faced numerous challenges. Due to the unique nature of virtual reality technology, they needed to perform extensively in front of a green screen while simultaneously imagining themselves in virtual scenes, interacting with virtual characters and environments. This placed extremely high demands on their acting abilities and imagination.

In a scene where Xingyao and Yueying fight together against evil forces in the virtual world, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran engage in fierce combat with virtual monsters. Unable to see their real opponents, they rely solely on their imagination and the director's guidance to execute various attacks, dodges, and defenses. Ling Yichen fully utilizes his martial arts skills, delivering each move with power and precision, as if he were truly battling a formidable foe. Jun Moran, meanwhile, calmly observes the situation, providing strategic guidance to Ling Yichen as needed. His focused and resolute gaze, coupled with his steady and powerful voice, allows the audience to perceive Yueying's crucial role in the battle.

Besides the action scenes, filming the emotional scenes was also full of challenges. In a scene where Xingyao clashes with Yueying due to a misunderstanding, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran needed to use subtle expressions and emotions to portray the complex emotional entanglement between their characters. Before filming, they had in-depth discussions and rehearsals, exploring how to make the audience feel the deep friendship between the characters and the pain brought about by the conflict in a virtual environment.

Ling Yichen's performance was heart-wrenching, his eyes conveying anger and disappointment. His slightly trembling voice perfectly captured Xingyao's inner grievances and confusion. Jun Mo Ran responded with a restrained yet profound tone. His eyes held both helplessness towards his friend and a steadfast insistence on the truth. Through subtle changes in expression and concise dialogue, he conveyed Yueying's complex emotions. This scene was extremely challenging to film, but their superb acting skills and seamless teamwork successfully portrayed the emotional conflict between the characters, immersing the audience in the story.

To make the characters more three-dimensional and realistic, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran actively participated in the creation of their backstories. They worked with the scriptwriting team to explore Xingyao and Yueying's upbringing, family backgrounds, and their missions and goals in both the virtual and real worlds. By enriching the characters' backstories, they were able to better understand the characters' motivations and the reasons behind their personalities, thus allowing them to more naturally portray the characters' complexity in their performances.

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