Chapter 155 "Class Flavor" Social Animals and Workers
For literary and artistic workers, field research is a very important thing.
In many dramas in the past, especially rural or professional reality works, before the start of filming, the director often took the actors to live in the village, or followed the practitioners to experience for a period of time.
As the saying goes, what you learn from books is shallow, and you must practice to know it.
Many times, looking up information, reading introductions, and listening to people's instructions are not as practical as experiencing it for a few days.
When Meng Bai adapted the script of "Forensic Qin Ming", he asked Qin Ming how to make the plot more realistic. Section
Chief Qin handed him half a person's height of pictures and video materials, saying that after reading these things, it would be enough for him to shoot ten forensic dramas.
Meng Bai estimated that he would not be able to finish reading this pile of information for half a year, so he asked him if there was a more efficient way.
"That's easy." Qin Ming said with a smile: "You follow us to the scene for a week, and you will know everything you should know."
Meng Bai said confidently that it was not easy, and then he really stayed in their forensic department for a week.
I have to say that the efficiency is very high, and we have understood everything we should know.
Of course, we have also vomited everything we should vomit.
Adhering to the principle of "I can't be the only one to vomit", oh no, it is "efficiency first", Meng Bai decided that the actors of the "three protagonists" also need to go to the Forensic Center for half a month before starting filming.
"It's just half a month, no problem." Zhang Ruoyun said indifferently.
Looking at the familiar "confident expression", Meng Bai gave him a thumbs up and smiled kindly.
In addition to the male lead "Qin Ming", there are two other protagonists in the play.
One is the criminal police captain "Lin Tao" and the other is the female lead "Da Bao".
The role of "Lin Tao" is easy to find. There is nothing too outstanding about his personality. As long as he is a male actor with a tough appearance, he can do it.
After two rounds of auditions, Bai Yu was finally decided.
When filming "Psychological Crime" before, he was asked to audition for the role of "Tai Wei", but unfortunately he was not selected in the end because his image was too positive.
Fortunately, the role setting this time did not conflict with his image, and he finally became the "criminal police captain".
The two men in the protagonist group were confirmed, but the next female lead was more difficult.
After three consecutive days of auditions, Meng Bai interviewed more than a dozen actresses, but none of them satisfied Meng Bai.
"...Thank you for participating in the audition. Please leave your contact information. We will give you a reply within two days."
Watching the staff send away another girl who had just finished the audition, Wang Wei looked at Meng Bai on the side and said, "Judging from your expression, this one should still not work." Meng Bai
frowned and shook his head: "It can't be said that it won't work, but it still lacks a little feeling."
Wang Wei sighed. He has heard this reason no less than ten times in the past two days.
"Actually, I think the girl named Xu Lu who came yesterday is pretty good. She graduated from the PLA Art Academy, so she is a good match for the major. Her image and temperament are suitable, and she doesn't have any image baggage."
Wang Wei summarized the candidates for the past two days: "The girls we discussed before, such as Kan Qingzi, Mao Xiaotong, Cai Wenjing, and your junior sister Liang Jie, are actually all good."
With the prosperity of the online drama market, more and more traditional film and television companies have begun to pay attention to online dramas, and many companies have chosen to let some of their own second- and third-tier actors and newcomers who are not popular, try to join the online drama market.
As a company that has produced several hit dramas in succession, Arclight Film and Television is naturally particularly valued.
As soon as the project of "Forensic Qin Ming" was established, many people contacted Meng Bai through various relationships, hoping to give their own artists a chance.
Some of them have no relationship with him, so it doesn't matter if they are sent away casually. But there are also some people with good relationships, and they can't be dealt with casually.
For example, Kan Qingzi, who Wang Wei mentioned just now, and Li Qin are both from Rong Xinda, but they have always played the second female role. This time, I also relied on Teacher Li's relationship to see if she could be chosen as the female lead.
Then there is Mao Xiaotong, she is Zhang Ruoyun's classmate; Cai Wenjing, she has been with Wubai for several dramas; not to mention Liang Jie, she is a junior sister who has worked with him several times before.
In addition, what surprised Meng Bai the most was that Noon Sunshine also recommended someone to him, Yang Zi, who had previously worked with him in "The Battle of Changsha".
If we really talk about popularity and popularity, then Li Qin probably can't compare to her.
But there is no way, the role of "Xiaoxue" is really too popular. Meng Bai watched her audition and it seemed out of place, so he could only politely decline in the end.
In fact, according to Meng Bai's thinking, he really doesn't like to use such popular actors. Instead, he prefers to use little-known actors or newcomers.
"The people you mentioned are all okay, but, how should I put it..." Meng Bai thought for a moment and said, "Don't you think they are all a little too 'refined'? They look like actors and artists, and lack a sense of professionalism."
"Professional sense?" Wang Wei was puzzled: "Teacher Meng, can we not be so abstract?"
Meng Bai smiled, but did not rush to answer. He asked, "Have you ever worked? Not as a director, but as a part-time worker from 8am to 6pm."
Wang Wei recalled, "When I first entered the industry, I worked in a film and television company for a while."
"Then you should be able to feel that people who have worked have a special 'flavor' compared to students who have not."
"Flavor?"
"I call it the 'work flavor' that is unique to social animals and part-time workers."
Meng Bai explained that in his opinion, the biggest difference between the drama "Forensic Qin Ming" and the "Green Ivy Series" or other similar suspenseful criminal investigation works is that the identity of "forensic doctor" has a very strong professional attribute.
The so-called "criminal psychology", "criminal behavior analysis" or "detective" are essentially just a kind of personal ability.
Only "forensic doctor" can be said to be an identity.
Therefore, compared with "Psychological Crime" and other dramas that followed, "Forensic Qin Ming" will have more attributes of "professional workplace drama".
Strictly speaking, this should be regarded as a "professional criminal investigation drama" rather than a traditional "suspense drama".
The male protagonist "Qin Ming" has the aura of the protagonist, so it is no problem to be an "idol drama".
In comparison, Bai Yu has the feeling of a "worker" who has been in class for two years.
Wang Wei pondered for a while and found that the girls currently interviewed had no problem with their image and temperament, but they did make people feel that they lacked a bit of "professional temperament".
"This can also be adjusted slowly during the later filming." Wang Wei said: "Aren't you still planning to let them stay in the Forensic Center for half a month? I think it will be fine after it's over."
Meng Bai nodded: "That makes sense. But it's still in the selection stage, let's take a closer look."
Looking at the time, the next actor for the audition will not come for a while. Meng Bai stood up and went out to the bathroom.
As one of the famous "audition centers" in northern Beijing, Jiuxian Apartment is always crowded with people.
Here, you can see all kinds of handsome and beautiful young men and women, most of whom are new actors who are "running groups".
The so-called "running groups" actually means submitting resumes to various crews.
Because many crew auditions are often concentrated in places like Jiuxian Apartment, many young actors will bring a thick stack of information when they come for auditions.
When they arrive, no matter whether it is the crew they have booked before, as long as they can push the door open, they will go in and hand in a copy of the information.
If time permits, you can also introduce yourself by the way.
In fact, it is similar to the graduates submitting resumes, and the main point is to "cast a wide net".
Meng Bai stood at the corner of the corridor and watched for a while. He suddenly felt that these newcomers who had no name in the circle were more in line with his requirements.
I wonder if anyone has gone to Arc Light to "submit resumes". Maybe I can "find" a suitable heroine.
After watching for a while, Meng Bai planned to go back.
Just halfway through turning around, he felt as if he was bumped by someone.
Then, a girl with short hair stumbled beside him. She tried to wave her hands to keep steady, but the stack of color-printed resumes in her hands fell to the ground.
"Sorry, sorry, sorry."
The girl stood up and didn't rush to pick up the resumes on the ground. She apologized to Meng Bai first.
"It's okay." Meng Bai didn't care. These girls studying acting were thinner than each other. He didn't even shake him just now.
Seeing the short-haired girl busy picking up the resumes on the ground, Meng Bai didn't just walk away. He also helped her pick up a few.
"Ah, thank you."
"It's okay." Meng Bai handed her the resume in his hand, "It's just that a few seem to be dirty."
"It doesn't matter, I can print them later." The short-haired girl waved
her hand and said nonchalantly. She looked up at Meng Bai and was about to thank him, but suddenly stopped. Frowning, she stared at Meng Bai carefully, and then said with some surprise: "Hey, it's you!"
"Huh?"
Meng Bai looked at her in surprise. This girl actually knew him?
After a glance, she was of medium height, with short hair, and her eyebrows were a little literary.
Eh, you know what, she does look a little familiar.
Seeing the other person's puzzled expression, the short-haired girl said, "Did you forget? You asked me for directions at Putuo Creative Park in Shanghai."
After saying this, Meng Bai really had some impression.
It seemed that when he went to Li Qin to talk about investing in LeTV Pictures, the navigation pointed to an outrageous route, and then he happened to meet a girl from the same crew.
"You are that... Xiao Zhou, right?"
Meng Bai tried hard to recall the girl's last name from the edge of his memory.
Xiao Zhou nodded and said with a smile on his face: "My name is Zhou Yutong. By the way, did I forget to ask your name last time?"
"Meng Bai."
Zhou Yutong nodded and said with a smile: "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. Are you here to audition for the crew too?"
"I'm behind the scenes." Meng Bai said.
"Ah?"
Zhou Yutong was surprised. Are there requirements for appearance for behind-the-scenes staff now?
(End of this chapter)
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