Chapter 139
Xu Qingye spoke seriously, and Dai Qingyue admired him more and more. Xu Qingye was a worldly-wise but unsophisticated person. He would do what he wanted to do within his ability, but he also had his own set of principles.
His principle is probably idealism. He will work hard for what he thinks is right and good, and he also demands the same of others.
He will only accept it if the other party is truly willing.
"Of course I really think Shen Que's acting is very good. I should say it greatly exceeded my expectations. There are very few people of his age who can perform with such acting skills, so it's worth trying. Don't worry, I won't use any strange methods, I just sincerely recommend him."
Dai Qingyue looked at Xu Qingye with a smile. He knew what Xu Qingye was worried about. He was afraid that he would resort to improper means such as bribing the judges to fight for Shen Que. If that happened, it would be a lack of recognition of Shen Que's acting skills.
"Thank you, Uncle Dai."
Xu Qingye nodded. He looked at Dai Qingyue and felt very friendly. He moved slightly towards him.
"Uncle Dai, you're a great photographer. I've also done some research on photography, but it's all on my own, mainly taking portraits. Most of your photos are landscapes, so I wonder if you've done any research on portraits?"
Dai Qingyue had made movies and documentaries, so his aesthetic sense was naturally unique. Xu Qingye showed him the photos he had taken. The ones he chose were some portraits he had taken of Chen Que, as well as some of others. They were all taken after careful planning, not the kind of candid shots on the spot.
Xu Qingye recently converted an empty office into a photography studio and is working with everyone to study photography techniques.
The fans are also very competitive. Whoever produces better pictures and whoever has better materials can be reflected in their popularity.
Xu Qingye is still quite famous in the fan circle for the time being, but there are so many people who take good photos. If he doesn’t make progress, he will soon be surpassed.
Dai Qingyue looked at the photos taken by Xu Qingye carefully. Xu Qingye's basic skills are very good, the composition and color tone are very good, but he has not yet formed his own style. The style is unstable and is still under exploration.
"Have you noticed that the photos you take of Shen Que are better than those you take of others? Your lens tends to favor Shen Que more."
Dai Qingyue initially worked as a photographer on the crew, and later switched to become a director. Naturally, he is very familiar with portrait photography.
In Xu Qingye's lens, Shen Que is the most vibrant. Although the photos of other people are beautiful, they lack a little feeling.
"That's because Shen Que is good-looking. Everyone who works in photography knows that the most important thing is that the model is good-looking."
Xu Qingye took a look and of course he felt that these photos of Shen Que would look better. He always attributed this problem to the fact that Shen Que was more handsome. A handsome face would naturally look good no matter how it was photographed.
"It's not about looks. Perhaps it's because you understand Shen Que better and you have a more compatible relationship. That's why Shen Que is the most vibrant in your lens. There needs to be some communication between the photographer and the model. It's not just about picking up the camera and finding an angle to start shooting. The photographer needs to discover the bright spots in the model and use them. It's important to capture the characteristics, and you captured Shen Que's characteristics very well. You can try to communicate more with models in the future."
Dai Qingyue earnestly told Xu Qingye about his experience. Xu Qingye had no problems in terms of technology, but if he wanted to improve, he had to improve his aesthetics and emotions.
Good photos have warmth, and this warmth comes from the care, but this is something you need to understand yourself, and it is difficult to express the feeling verbally.
"Do you have a studio here? Can I take a picture of you?"
Dai Qingyue looked at the camera on the table. This was Xu Qingye's tool for eating. He always carried it with him. Dai Qingyue wanted to take a picture of him, so Xu Qingye naturally had no objection.
"Of course, but the studio is new, so it might be a little crude. The lighting setup is average, too. I only bought the basics."
Xu Qingye nodded, picked up the camera and walked towards the studio with Dai Qingyue. Some curious people looked at the two of them and followed them silently. Xu Qingye did not stop them. If everyone could learn something, it would be a good thing.
After entering the studio, Dai Qingyue first adjusted the lighting. Seeing that there were people watching, he patiently explained some lighting knowledge to them, and showed everyone the different feelings after the lighting adjustment through practical operation.
Xu Qingye is not much of a model, and he felt a little uncomfortable in front of the camera. Dai Qingyue put down the camera after testing the lighting. He did not rush to take pictures, but chatted with Xu Qingye.
He started filming again after Xu Qingye relaxed.
It was a simple portrait. Dai Qingyue handed the camera to Xu Qingye. Xu Qingye took a look and immediately felt the difference.
Dai Qingyue is very good at lighting, and the photos are very textured. Some flaws are covered up a lot by the lighting, and they almost look like they were taken directly.
Xu Qingye looked at himself. He looked very relaxed in the photo, with a natural expression, especially the light in his eyes which was particularly clear and full of life.
Xu Qingye looked at it carefully for a long time. He wanted to compare it with the photos he took himself to see what was different.
Xu Qingye has also taken photos of himself, but unfortunately the results are not particularly satisfactory, as there are always problems of one kind or another.
"Uncle Dai, can I take a picture of you?"
Xu Qingye looked for a while and suggested taking a photo of Dai Qingyue. Dai Qingyue nodded and stood over naturally.
Xu Qingye tried to adjust the light. Everyone has different heights and body shapes, so the light needs to be adjusted every time. Dai Qingyue is very tall, but thin. Wearing a Zhongshan suit, he has the feeling of a banished immortal who is at peace with the world. Xu Qingye wanted to capture this feeling of him.
He was not very satisfied with any of the photos he took. Dai Qingyue in the photos looked very extraordinary and indifferent to the world, but it just didn't look right, his temperament was not right.
"What's the problem?"
Xu Qingye scratched his head, and Yi He and Cao Muan also came over to help him study.
After a while, Xu Qingye suddenly realized that Dai Qingyue was just dressed in an extraordinary way, and he was not really not interested in fighting.
Dai Qingyue is a competitive person by nature, otherwise how could he be so good at everything he does? It is obvious that he is the type of person who always strives to be the best.
Xu Qingye started over and caught a glimpse of Dai Qingyue's ambition hidden beneath his calm appearance.
Time passed quickly during the study. Xu Qingye wanted to invite Dai Qingyue to dinner, but he received a call at the last minute asking him to take care of some work.
"Sorry, it can only be done next time. Next time when Chen Que is free, I'll invite you to my house for dinner and let him cook for you. Chen Que is a good cook."
Xu Qingye embarrassedly saw Dai Qingyue out. When they reached the elevator door, Dai Qingyue asked him to stay.
"You go and do your work. No need to send me off."
Dai Qingyue waved at Xu Qingye and told him to go back and get busy.
After getting on the elevator, Dai Qingyue was in a good mood. He set the photo taken by Xu Qingye for him as wallpaper. He originally wanted to set Xu Qingye's photo as wallpaper, but was afraid of being seen by others, so he finally used his own photo.
Dai Qingyue was still recalling his time with Xu Qingye today when the elevator door opened. A fashionably dressed woman stood outside, a pair of sunglasses covering most of her face. As soon as Dai Qingyue came out, the woman stepped into the elevator.
Dai Qingyue almost froze in place. When the elevator door was about to close, he suddenly reached out to stop it. He looked at the people in the elevator, and his spirit suddenly trembled.
"Xu, Xu Hong."
The elevator door was suddenly blocked. Xu Hong was startled and subconsciously prepared to call for help. When she heard the other person calling her name, she was stunned for a moment. When she looked up and saw the other person's appearance clearly, she was shocked and froze in place.
“You, you, you…”
Dai Qingyue's name was on the tip of her tongue, but Xu Hong just couldn't call it out. Having not seen him for more than 20 years, Xu Hong almost didn't recognize him.
"It's me. Long time no see."
Dai Qingyue nodded with relief. Judging from her reaction, she could still recognize him.
Xu Hong stepped out of the elevator. He pulled Dai Qingyue aside, took off his sunglasses and looked at him in disbelief.
"You're old."
Xu Hong looked at Dai Qingyue and could hardly remember what he looked like. She hadn't seen him for more than 20 years and didn't expect to meet him here. Xu Hong wanted to ask him why he was here, but suddenly she thought of something.
"I'm just looking for a place to eat. It's been ages since we last met. Would you be so kind as to join me for dinner?"
Dai Qingyue looked at Xu Hong. Xu Hong was as beautiful as he remembered. He had watched "Blooming" several times. Seeing the real person standing in front of him at this moment seemed a little unreal.
Dai Qingyue really wanted to reach out and hug Xu Hong, but he held back.
"Why are you here?"
Xu Hong nodded, but still couldn't help asking this question. These were all office buildings, and theoretically there would be no intersection with Dai Qingyue, but with Xu Qingye here, Xu Hong had to worry.
"I met a kid in Country M. We got along really well, so I came here to see him. What about you? What are you doing here?"
Dai Qingyue did not point it out, he asked Xu Hong a question in return.
"I'm here to see a friend, too."
"That's quite a coincidence, maybe we're meeting the same friend."
Dai Qingyue chuckled, and Xu Hong's face suddenly became a little ugly.
They were silent all the way and found a restaurant to sit down. Dai Qingyue ordered the food naturally, all of which were Xu Hong's favorites.
"By the way, congratulations on your marriage. I originally wanted to send you a wedding gift, but unfortunately I don't have your address. Let's add each other's contact information, and I'll give you a gift later."
Dai Qingyue looked at Xu Hong sincerely. He was a little sad at first when he heard the news that Xu Hong was getting married, but he chose to bless her in the end. After loving someone, one always hopes that the lover can have a happy ending, even if the person who gives her happiness is not him in the end.
Dai Qingyue felt relieved when he thought about it. He was really happy to see Xu Hong, as if she was an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time.
"It doesn't cost anything. Just hearing your blessing is enough. How are you doing now? Are you married? You're not still single, are you?"
Xu Hong glanced at Dai Qingyue's hand. He was not wearing a wedding ring. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind.
"You really understand me. I'm still alone now, and I'm not in the mood to cause harm to others. It's good to be alone. At least I'm free and can do what I like every day."
Dai Qingyue nodded. Xu Hong's expression was a little complicated. She stared at Dai Qingyue for a long time. Dai Qingyue's expression looked too normal. Xu Hong lowered her head and drank a sip of water, but still couldn't help but spoke first.
"Are you really here to meet a friend?"
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