Chapter 90 Dubbing [VIP]
Chapter Summary: I still hope to wait for your availability.
On the way to meet up with the film crew.
This is just the first stop on our new journey.
Minmin thought to herself: They not only have to overcome altitude sickness, but also the long and tiring journey to various locations for filming.
It's foreseeable that the next few months will be filled with a lot of travel and hard work...
In comparison, she felt that the actors wearing thick costumes to film period dramas in Hengcheng during the hot summer was a kind of happiness.
Even a big director's big pie isn't so easy to swallow.
The film crew traveled the most original northern route of Ali, starting from Lhasa, with Namtso Lake as the final stop, before circling back to Lhasa.
Although transportation in various parts of Tibet is not very developed, the route we took was fully paved, and vehicles could pass directly through it.
However, the crew of over two hundred people still faced a significant challenge in carrying a large amount of heavy filming equipment into Tibet.
After a long day of travel, I finally met up with the film crew in the evening.
The area around the hotel wasn't as desolate as I had imagined.
There are two or three small restaurants nearby.
The assistant went to a small restaurant to order some dishes to take away, while Mu Zhi and the other staff carried the luggage into the hotel and checked in.
After entering the rest room.
I don't know if it's because I took a plane early in the morning and traveled for so long, going from a low altitude back to a high altitude, that I experienced altitude sickness symptoms again, or if it's just normal fatigue.
Mu Zhi felt a little dizzy, her heart was beating a little fast, and she felt tired and weak.
When her assistant brought over the takeout food, she ate a few bites but lost her appetite. She made herself a cup of glucose water, drank it, sent a message to her agent to report the situation, glanced at the filming schedule for tomorrow morning posted in the crew group, set her alarm, and went to sleep.
The alarm clock hadn't gone off the next day.
Mu Zhi then woke up.
When I arrived last night, it was already dark. Unlike big cities where the lights are on everywhere, there wasn't much scenery to see in the dark.
After getting up, I went to the window, pulled back the curtains, and saw a grassland outside, with snow-capped peaks in the distance.
Beautiful natural scenery.
It was refreshing and invigorating.
Mu Zhi stretched and patted her face, seemingly sweeping away her fatigue and perking up.
Today I need to get myself into the right mindset and get ready for filming...
The news that Mu Zhi had taken leave from the crew and returned to Beicheng to win the Golden Horn Award for Best Newcomer had already spread throughout the entire production team.
Today, as soon as she arrived on set to film, she received a wave of congratulations.
"Congratulations, Teacher Mu!"
Congratulations to Professor Mu Zhi on winning the award.
Congratulations to Professor Mu on winning the award.
Mu Zhi greeted the director and said she would treat the entire crew to dinner that evening.
During filming, the male and female leads usually treat each other to meals, drinks, coffee, or snacks in order to get along well with the crew.
Since I can't treat everyone to afternoon tea here, and since the filming location has the opportunity to do so these past two days, and also to share the joy of winning the award, I've decided to treat everyone today.
That afternoon, new actors joined the crew.
That evening, the entire crew had a dinner party, and the new actors also came.
I heard director Wan Zhou greeting the two actors.
"You just arrived today, have you recovered yet? Why don't you rest for another day tomorrow?"
"Director Wan, no need. I only have mild altitude sickness, it won't affect filming..."
Minmin whispered to Muzhi, "Teacher Lu Qi has acted in many movies and TV series, and is also a regular guest on a popular variety show."
Another actress is Zeng Xinlei, who is over 35 years old. She has starred in TV series and movies. She used to be a second or third-tier actress, but she has acted less in recent years. She gives the audience the impression of being a more artistic actress.
In summary, all the actors are familiar faces to the audience.
Several more big-name artists will join the cast of "Countdown".
Director Wan Zhou has been making films for 30 years and has worked with many actors. Several of these actors are still active in the industry today and were made famous by him.
There is such a personal connection.
Wan Zhou also has a great influence within the industry.
Most actors hope for the opportunity to work together again in the future.
Once the director makes an invitation, some artists don't even need to read the script, or know what role they will play or how much screen time they will have. Out of trust in the director, they arrange their schedules and come over.
The star-studded cast adds a lot of appeal to this film...
In early July, the film "Countdown" filmed at a famous local tourist attraction.
The staff are currently adjusting the equipment and will first shoot some establishing shots.
The ultraviolet rays were very strong during the day, so a tent was set up on site for the actors to rest and prepare.
Mu Zhi sat under the tent, gazing at the distant scenery.
A green grassland, beautiful Gesang flowers, a dozen cattle and sheep grazing peacefully, a lake shimmering in the sunlight, and further ahead, snow-capped mountains in the distance, and a blue sky.
Grasslands, flowers, cattle and sheep, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and blue skies combine to create a breathtaking and idyllic landscape.
"In Tibet, June and August are the most beautiful seasons as the snow melts, wildflowers and grasses sprout, and the ice and snow melt."
Turning his head, he saw Tai Feng speaking from the side.
Mu Zhi was surprised; this was the first time she had seen Tai Feng speak on his own initiative.
Is this someone talking to themselves?
He could only awkwardly reply, "Yes, the scenery here is beautiful."
We've been filming together for over a month, but we haven't exchanged more than a few words in private.
Considering that the two would have many scenes together later, and that the actors should interact more appropriately, Mu Zhi felt that she couldn't be too much of a conversation killer.
I took the initiative to ask, "Professor Tai, I heard you've been to Tibet before?"
"kindness."
After a pause of almost half a minute, Tai Feng added, "It came in winter."
"You can come in winter next time; it'll be a different kind of beautiful scenery."
"I'm afraid of the cold."
Tai Feng: "..." He couldn't respond.
The two tacitly stopped their awkward conversation and decided to focus on the script.
Tai Feng opened the script and glanced up in the direction where Mu Zhi was.
Through their time working together on set, he felt that "you are actually quite different from A-Sang off-screen."
Because they don't look alike, Mu Zhi's acting skills seem even better.
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhi looked up at Tai Feng and simply smiled.
The biggest difference between her and Asang is that Asang can quickly get along with the people around her and become one of them.
Mu Zhi, aside from work-related reasons, is used to keeping a certain distance from the people around her.
But she and Asang share the same core; they both harbor a passion in their hearts.
Asang, suffering from a terminal illness, took a detached view of life and death in her hospital room and was still able to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude towards life.
Mu Zhi, having arrived in this unfamiliar world, is striving to live without suffering a mental breakdown, her passion stemming from her love for acting and her career.
Furthermore, off-screen, the crew filmed their way to Namtso Lake.
In the play, Asang and Youqu are driving, and their destination is also Namtso Lake.
She put herself in Asang's shoes, embarking on the final journey of life together, and the scenery they saw was the same.
She is not Asang, yet she is also Asang.
As for Tai Feng.
In the play, Youqu is taciturn, with a face full of bitterness and resentment, and an unpredictable personality, like a walking corpse. On this journey to Tibet, he is a hunter, getting closer and closer to his prey, but his heart is constantly tormented, and he is deeply entangled in the internal struggle.
He is a person who harbors a deep secret.
Tai Feng himself... is like a deep pool.
Mu Zhi's latest impression of Tai Feng is that he is a good actor and dedicated, but that's all.
I don't really pay attention to what kind of person the actors I act opposite are in private.
However, she and Tai Feng share the same habit: after filming their individual scenes, they go to the monitor to review their performance.
In the past, when watching replays, the focus was on how well one performed and how well one cooperated with the other actors.
Every time I watch it now, I'm filled with awe at the natural beauty presented on the monitor. Director Wan Zhou has a sophisticated aesthetic, and the cinematographer is incredibly professional and skilled! I believe that when the film is released, it will bring audiences a unique visual impact, allowing them to appreciate the beauty of nature together...
This beautiful shot, however, was hard-won.
In late July, as the film crew moved to a higher altitude area for location shooting, some crew members began to experience altitude sickness symptoms.
This includes Muzhi's personal makeup artist.
Because everyone's body is different, the severity of altitude sickness varies from person to person.
Mu Zhi's makeup artist experienced altitude sickness during filming, making it impossible for her to continue working.
"It feels like someone is pricking my head with needles, and it feels like some bugs are jumping around in my ears. My breathing is a little labored. Maybe I didn't sleep well last night?"
Minmin frowned: "Sister Ling, are you experiencing symptoms like headaches, tinnitus, difficulty breathing, and insomnia?"
The symptoms of altitude sickness can range from mild to severe.
Mu Zhi asked the makeup artist with concern if she was alright, and planned to take her to the hospital.
The makeup artist said it wasn't that serious and wanted to go back to the hotel to get oxygen and rest.
Generally, altitude sickness symptoms will gradually subside and then disappear after 3-10 days of acclimatization.
Mu Zhi then arranged for someone to take the makeup artist back to the hotel to rest.
There were originally two makeup artists in the crew, one male and one female.
One of the male makeup artists experienced altitude sickness, and his symptoms were quite severe. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment a couple of days ago.
The remaining makeup artists had to do makeup for the other actors and extras, and one person couldn't handle it all.
Tai Feng suggested that he and Mu Zhi could have their own makeup artist.
"Teacher Mu, if you don't mind."
Mu Zhi didn't mind at all. She and Tai Feng didn't share the same set of cosmetics, and even if they did, there was nothing to be jealous of since there were no better options available at the moment.
Filming is the priority.
He thanked Tai Feng, saying, "Thank you, Professor Tai."
I also thanked Tai Feng's makeup artist.
The new assistant, who was not far away, said to Minmin, "Before I entered the entertainment industry, I saw people online complaining about how celebrities have a lot of staff around them and act like divas."
Minmin: "In fact, as long as the artist manages their team well, the production crew would love for the artist to have more staff members with them."
When Mu Zhi was filming "The Bell Ringer", she only had one assistant, Minmin. Minmin was often overwhelmed and wished she had three heads and six arms.
For example, on one occasion, after she and Mu Zhi finished their makeup and styling, it was only a few minutes' walk to the green screen studio where they were to be filmed when it suddenly started raining.
Minmin was holding an umbrella in one hand and carrying a small stool, a thermos, and a script in the other. Muzhi had to bend down and lift her skirt herself, which caused the hairpin she was wearing to fall off.
It was raining heavily at the time, and Mu Zhitou's ancient hairstyle was a bit heavy. She had to squat down to pick up the hairpins while holding the hem of her skirt with both hands, and she had to be careful not to get her white dress dirty so as not to affect the filming later. She was in a very embarrassing situation.
Fortunately, Ning Yao's staff happened to pass by and helped pick it up.
In addition, when filming period dramas, actors need to be suspended by wires. They need to wear wire harnesses and have someone help them adjust their clothes. If the actors bring their own staff, they can help, and the production crew doesn't need to send someone else to help.
Filming in the sweltering summer heat, we brought small fans to cool the actors so they wouldn't sweat and ruin their makeup...
Everyone in the crew has their own job, and the artists have their own teams. Taking good care of the artists means the crew doesn't need to send people over or spend any money. It's convenient and worry-free, which is something we'd be happy to see.
Mu Zhi's makeup artist rested and used oxygen at the hotel. Her altitude sickness symptoms had eased a lot, and she was fine.
Without the oxygen equipment, my physical discomfort symptoms reappeared, and I couldn't work properly because I was dependent on oxygen.
This went on for three or four days without improvement, and the makeup artist even developed a cough.
At this moment, Mu Zhi received a call from her agent about the dubbing work for "The Edge of the Blade".
In mid-July, Mu Zhi spoke with her agent on the phone about this topic.
I need to rush back to do the dubbing, which would require at least a week of leave. I don't want to disrupt the filming schedule of the "Countdown" crew, so I can't leave.
"After Director Pan Yan hired voice actors, he felt the effect was not good. It would have been better without your original voice."
"I still hope to wait for your availability."
Recently, about 10 staff members on the film crew have experienced altitude sickness symptoms. July and August are the rainy season in Tibet, and the weather forecast predicts rain for the next week.
Getting a cold from being caught in the rain would be a really bad thing.
Director Wan Zhou made a decision to return to the city at a lower altitude to rest and recuperate, and then resume filming after the rain stopped.
After discussing it with her agent, Mu Zhi decided to take advantage of this time to go back to Beicheng to dub the spy drama "The Edge of the Blade".
On this trip back to Beicheng, Mu Zhi planned to take the makeup artist, who was feeling unwell, back for medical treatment. Along with the bodyguard and the new assistant, she left Minmin and the female assistant with the main crew in Tibet to rest and recuperate until they returned.
It takes acclimatization to go from high altitude to low altitude, and it also takes acclimatization to go back to high altitude. Traveling back and forth is too tiring, so there is no need to make a special trip for it.
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