"Director Xu, I think my performance just now wasn't very good. Should we reshoot it? I'm worried..."
On the film set.
During the break, Wang Zuxian, the female lead, walked over somewhat nervously and asked softly.
Hearing this, Xu Lu turned his gaze away from the other monitors and said with a smile:
"It's alright. You did very well just now. For a movie, acting skills are only one aspect."
While acting skills are important, they are not so important as to surpass all other elements, especially the actor's sense of immersion in the role…
"Really?"
Wang Zuxian's anxious expression dissipated considerably, but some doubts remained.
Although she has a lively personality, the person in front of her is the most powerful director in the industry, so it would be a lie to say that she was not reserved.
Fortunately, the other person's acting style was completely different from what it is now, so Wang Zuxian was able to perform without any pressure.
Xu Lu nodded and said:
"Really, your sense of immersion is really good. For example, when you walked over just now, it really felt like Xiaoqian was getting closer to me."
Furthermore, you have a fantastic presence in this outfit, so there's no need to worry at all; you'll definitely be able to pull off this role.
"Thank you, Director Xu. I feel much more at ease after hearing what you said!"
Wang Zuxian smiled.
Because she was still dressed as Nie Xiaoqian in the play, her smile instantly brought back the feeling of Nie Xiaoqian.
It has to be said that this girl has a lot of luck.
Just as Director Xu initially saw, the other party had smooth sailing luck and could achieve twice the results with half the effort in everything they did.
The same applies to acting.
As a student who hasn't even graduated yet, how good do you think his acting skills are?
However, when Wang Zuxian was acting, he was able to bring out the best in his limited acting skills.
Moreover, it is particularly fitting for the current "A Chinese Ghost Story".
This is one of the reasons why even Wang Zuxian himself felt that his acting skills were not very good, but the effect of his performance was still quite good.
As for the other reason, there's no need to elaborate.
With a veteran actor like Director Xu guiding you, even a novice can complete a whole movie.
As he said before.
Even Lin Qiying, a cook, was trained by him to become the beloved Uncle Nine, let alone Wang Zuxian, who already had excellent skills!
...
Wang Zuxian was encouraged and left satisfied, leaving Director Xu still distracted and multitasking.
Fortunately, everyone present was already familiar with this rhythm, so they weren't surprised by it.
On the other side, Wang Zuxian, who had returned to her good friend's side, was immediately pulled away by Lin Xiaoxin, who played a supporting role.
Lin Xiaoxin plays another maid of the Tree Demon Granny in this drama, the one who always wants to replace 'Nie Xiaoqian'.
Although they were rivals in the play, they were good friends off-screen.
At this moment, Lin Xiaoxin asked curiously:
"Hey, Team Leader, what were you whispering to Director Xu just now? You looked so happy you almost fainted!"
"Who's about to faint? Xiaoxin, don't talk nonsense. People will laugh at us if they hear us."
Wang Zuxian rolled his eyes at his best friend, then said:
"I just wanted to ask Director Xu how my performance was and whether we should shoot a few more takes."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaoxin's curiosity grew even stronger, and she asked repeatedly:
"And then? Did Director Xu say you weren't quite there yet, and then give you a lot of pointers on acting, encouraging you to keep trying?"
"Um... I guessed the first half of your sentence wrong, but I guessed the second half right."
Wang Zuxian blinked and smiled, saying:
"Director Xu said I performed very well and was very immersed in the role, and that I would definitely be able to handle it."
"What? Director Xu has such a high opinion of you? That's so unfair! I even got scolded by Director Xu back then!"
Hearing this, Lin Xiaoxin said with a look of dissatisfaction.
Wang Zuxian immediately revealed his shortcomings:
"You have the nerve to say that? You laughed during the scene. Anyone would have criticized you!"
"But... but I couldn't help it back then, and I didn't mean to laugh out loud."
Lin Xiaoxin muttered to herself, feeling somewhat guilty.
Fortunately, she quickly changed the subject, putting the issue aside:
"By the way, group leader, do you think we can finish filming before that 'Pretty Ghost' thing?"
Although I don't feel particularly busy every day, the filming process seems to be going really fast!
Wang Zuxian nodded in agreement and said:
"Yes, Director Xu is really amazing. He can oversee the filming of several scenes by himself, and he does it remotely."
I think that in terms of shooting footage alone, our crew is definitely no slower than those who make knock-offs, and might even be faster!
Lin Xiaoxin nodded and said:
"Yes, Director Xu is amazing, but we are also very lucky to have been able to join such a great production team."
Especially you, group leader, after this 'A Chinese Ghost Story' is released, you'll be a big star in the movie industry!
"It's not even close to being settled yet, so you can't just make things up!"
Wang Zuxian quickly covered her best friend's mouth.
If others heard this, who knows what kind of rumors would spread about it?
But Lin Xiaoxin said matter-of-factly:
"What's the big deal? Group leader, what I just said is just the truth."
Besides, you don't doubt Director Xu's judgment and skill, do you? How could his movies not be hits?
Hearing this, Wang Zuxian felt a surge of anticipation.
...
Time passed day by day.
All the staff members of the "A Chinese Ghost Story" crew, including the cast and crew, gradually and clearly felt that their daily workload was decreasing.
Until the twentieth day since the crew was formed.
After filming a scene.
Xu Lu, the chief director, suddenly stood up, clapped his hands with a smile, and then announced:
"Everyone, please be quiet. I hereby announce that filming for 'A Chinese Ghost Story' has officially wrapped!"
Thank you all for your hard work over the past twenty days. Tonight is a celebratory dinner, so please relax and enjoy yourselves!
Upon hearing this, none of the group members immediately came to their senses.
Kill...killing is over...is that all?
We finished filming a movie in just twenty days?
If someone else had said this, people probably wouldn't have believed it at all.
But since it was Mr. Xu who announced the news, it must be true.
Moments later, cheers erupted on set:
"Filming's wrapped! Filming's wrapped! Wow! That's unbelievable, it's wrapped up already, hahaha!"
"It was so unexpected. I felt like I hadn't been on set for long when the movie was already finished."
"We filmed all the footage in just twenty days. That's amazing efficiency."
"This time, I truly believe that we can compete with those knock-offs in terms of speed."
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