When the convoy arrived at the hotel, it was already 6:30, but the sky in Cedars was still very bright, showing no sign of getting dark. The streets were bustling with people, not only locals but also people of all races.
Rwanda is rich in mineral resources and is an important resource-based country in the Middle East and Africa. In recent years, since the new government came to power, it has made great efforts to improve the security environment, especially by advocating learning from China in order to develop the domestic economy and security. As a result, a large number of entrepreneurs from all over the world have come to Rwanda with their dreams of making a fortune. The economic improvement is obvious, the city's safety is gradually improving, and the number of foreign visitors is increasing.
The hotel where the crew stayed was recommended by Xiao Kui. As a local bigwig, Xiao Kui has a far-reaching influence in Cedars and has cooperation with all walks of life. In particular, Chinese companies investing in Cedars mostly sign security agreements with the Red Shield Mercenary Group to ensure the safety of their fieldwork.
Beneath the surface of Cedars' prosperity lie numerous problems. The influx of various capital sources has brought about many disputes, and fights are commonplace. However, these disputes are usually resolved outside the city. City administrators, ultimately, have reservations and do not bring the matter to the forefront.
Listening to Xiao Zhengguang's introduction, Fang Yang got a general impression of Siddas. It was in the initial stage of development and was eager for foreign investment to solve its funding difficulties. At the same time, the government also wanted to build its own strength. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before Siddas, where mercenaries ran rampant, would bring security issues under the government's key jurisdiction. As long as the government had money and determination, even the most difficult problems could be solved.
Dinner was served at the hotel. The long journey had left everyone exhausted and no one had the energy to go out and sightsee. Falling asleep early was what they longed for most. After Fang Yang announced that they would rest for two days, everyone cheered and went back to their rooms to rest.
The following day, accompanied by Xiao Zhengguang and Tang Qiang, Fang Yang drove around the city for a while before driving to the suburbs under the protection of two mercenaries. The city was densely populated, and the suburbs were the only place where such conditions could be met to film car chase scenes. Moreover, there was no need to hire extras, and the filming effect was more realistic.
"Producer Xiao, is it possible to get permission to film in this location?"
After inspecting an open-air market, Fang Yang asked Xiao Zhengguang if it would be an excellent filming location if they communicated with the merchants on both sides of the market in advance. Moreover, the ground was dusty, and the dust kicked up by the vehicles following behind meant that no additional props would be needed.
"It should be fine. I've already communicated with the local government, and they're very welcoming of our filming here. Once I report it, I just need to specify the time, and someone will come to maintain order. The local government even said they welcome us to film here more often, and if we become famous, it will attract many more tourists!"
Fang Yang smiled slightly. This was a good sign. The government was easy to talk to, and with someone maintaining things, the filming progress would be greatly accelerated. Besides, if the government promoted it well, it could indeed increase the number of tourists. As for how to increase them, that was a matter for the local government.
After confirming the filming location, Fang Yang and the others went back to the hotel to rest. They were soaked to the bone after walking around outside, which was truly a miserable experience.
After two days of rest, Fang Yang took the film crew to the open-air market. It was the peak time for the market's crowds, and when they saw Fang Yang and his crew setting up their cameras and microphones on the ground, they all gathered around.
Two mercenaries were about to come over and drive them away when they saw this, but Fang Yang stopped them with a look. He said, "What's the big deal? As long as it doesn't affect the filming, everything else is a minor matter."
Tang Qiang walked over and asked, "President Fang, with so many people here, won't there be any problems filming?"
Fang Yang glanced at the middle of the road. "Just have someone clear the middle of the road. The car will travel at a constant speed, and we'll use fast-motion shots when filming. The effect will be the same."
Tang Qiang nodded and went to make the arrangements, while Fang Yang arranged the camera setup. The lighting here was so good that there was no need to worry about anything else; they just needed to find a good spot.
The onlookers were kept on the outside, shouting in a language Fang Yang couldn't understand. After the cameras were set up, Tang Qiang's side was also ready, with several cars already started, ready to give chase at any time.
Fang Yang saw through the monitor that everything was fine. Since it was a bit far away, it was no longer appropriate to shout. So he temporarily asked a staff member to wave a flag. As soon as the flag was pulled down, the roar of the off-road vehicle on the other side started.
Even though everyone knew it was a movie shoot, the sight of several SUVs veering erratically towards the crowd still startled everyone. Wasn't this a movie shoot? Why were they driving straight at people?
Fang Yang laughed heartily. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The car wasn't going very fast, but the effect of the crowd scattering and fleeing in chaos was achieved, and the expressions were so realistic that no editing was needed!
With local government officials watching, Fang Yang didn't need to explain anything. After this series of outrageous actions, everyone in the market became extras, and they didn't even need to pay for their appearances.
Of course, the biggest gain was this unexpected operation, which resulted in a stunningly amazing shooting effect, and we passed the test on the first try!
This scene required hundreds of extras working together flawlessly to film. Fang Yang was initially worried that this one shot would need to be filmed countless times, but a casual idea he just had yielded excellent results.
Although this shot was simple, it was also very difficult to film. The main challenge was to perfectly capture the panic and disarray of dozens or even hundreds of people. But now, the effect was achieved in just one shot, and it didn't take much time at all, which excited Fang Yang.
After calming down the onlookers, and with the help of government staff, everyone felt relieved. They knew it was a film shoot, but the cars hadn't been paying much attention and had suddenly rushed towards the crowd. Although they weren't going very fast, it still gave everyone a bit of a surprise.
When they heard that this scene would be included in the movie, and that Fang Yang was willing to pay everyone a fee for using their image, everyone refused. They were just ordinary people, and there were no rules to follow. Besides, government officials were watching them closely, so who would dare to take it?
After this set of shots was completed, the crew immediately moved outside the city. There were several chase scenes to be filmed here. This time, Fang Yang not only had off-road vehicles follow the filming, but also launched several drones to capture the chase scene under the yellow sand in the air.
They filmed until after 2 p.m. without even having lunch. When the exhausted group returned to the hotel, everyone missed the convenience of life back home. There was no food delivery service, and even getting a fast food meal was a luxury!
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