Chapter 139 Do you want to try something professional?
The original costumes designed by the costume team based on Wang Shuangshuang's request were rather flashy and obviously not suitable for action scenes.
After Hu Xiaoxiao took over the crew, he asked the costume team to change the flamboyant style and make the costumes more suitable for fighting scenes, with a more neat and dashing style.
For a TV series with a martial arts style, the martial arts must be good-looking.
Hu Xiaoxiao has played fairy-like roles before, and this time she wants to make some changes. She cannot have the same monotonous look as before, which will cause visual fatigue to the audience.
Hu Xiaoxiao invited a professional martial arts instructor, also an old acquaintance Nie Jinlong, to help.
After hearing Hu Xiaoxiao's request, Nie Jinlong's face flushed and he said excitedly: "Xiaoxiao, do you want to try something professional?"
"What does it mean to be professional?" Hu Xiaoxiao asked.
Nie Jinlong said, "It's as professional as the martial arts in the movies."
Hu Xiaoxiao said without hesitation: "As long as others can do it, I can do it too."
"I just like your straightforward personality." Nie Jinlong was even more excited than Hu Xiaoxiao.
He has collaborated with Hu Xiaoxiao twice, and each time he did so, he felt like he was fulfilling his dream. He felt that he was not helping Hu Xiaoxiao, but that Hu Xiaoxiao was helping him fulfill his dream.
As a martial arts instructor and a member of the martial arts community, Nie Jinlong has a profound dream that he has always regretted not being able to realize. He wants to promote authentic martial arts, truly showcase traditional culture to the audience, and allow them to appreciate the beauty of martial arts, rather than just showcasing useless performances for the camera.
Nie Jinlong told Hu Xiaoxiao his thoughts without reservation. He knew that Hu Xiaoxiao would understand and be able to do it. Although he joined the team midway, Hu Xiaoxiao was able to do better than those who came from the martial arts industry.
Hu Xiaoxiao understood Nie Jinlong's idea and offered his own suggestions: "Pure martial arts fighting is indeed professional, but we also need to integrate current popular elements. In other words, it's best to combine the two, with the intense scenes of real martial arts and the visual appeal of modern wirework and special effects, combining realism with romanticism..."
As Nie Jinlong listened, inspiration began to flood his mind. As soon as he finished talking with Hu Xiaoxiao, he immediately ran to write down what was in his mind.
He was ambitious to make this drama the pinnacle of martial arts.
Halfway through writing, he ran to find Hu Xiaoxiao, "For the martial arts to be good, it can't just be the two protagonists. The supporting actors must also be of sufficient quality. The effect will be better if they are equally matched. In terms of casting, Xiaoxiao, I suggest you find some people with a solid foundation or who can endure hardships."
Otherwise, if your opponent is just a show-off, no matter how good you are, it will still seem like a joke to the audience.
It's easy to get out of the play.
Hu Xiaoxiao agreed with Nie Jinlong's idea and said, "Teacher, you are the martial arts instructor. No one knows better than you who has the right skills and can fight well. Give me a list and I will discuss with Director Ge how to match their appearance with the role."
"No problem, wait for my news." Nie Jinlong, who was reused, ran away again in high spirits.
While Hu Xiaoxiao was busy preparing, Wang Shasha, who couldn't swallow this humiliation, whispered to Qiu Lihua and set up a new project, determined to compete with Hu Xiaoxiao.
Hu Xiaoxiao filmed "Mu Guiying" and Wang Shuangshuang filmed "Fan Lihua".
Wang Shuangshuang specifically asked Yao Wenlong to write the script for "Fan Lihua", and she wanted it to be no worse than "Mu Guiying".
Yao Wenlong was almost furious when he received this task.
Last time he almost destroyed his great ideal, and now it happens again?
Yao Wenlong directly told his team leader, senior screenwriter Sun Zhiming, "Director Ge wants to revise the script of 'Mu Guiying' in several places and add some plot points. I may not have time to write a new script. Team leader, please find someone else."
Sun Zhiming said, "You've been specifically asked to participate. I'll arrange for a few screenwriters to assist you."
"The team leader means that I have to not write it?"
"'Fan Lihua' was originally based on a Qing Dynasty novel. You find the novel, take some reference from it, and then draw on the content of the opera. Write out the outline, and let other screenwriters add the rest. That way, it can be considered as your writing."
Sun Zhiming is also very annoyed with Wang Shuangshuang, because Wang Shuangshuang has done this kind of thing more than once. Her acting is not good, so no matter how well written the script is, it will still fail in the end. Several dramas with good reviews have relied entirely on others to save the show. So whether the script is good or bad, the result is the same.
"Just for reference, right? Okay, no problem!" Yao Wenlong adjusted his glasses.
He had actually seen the character of Fan Lihua before. Not only Fan Lihua, but also other heroines such as Hua Mulan, he had also looked up information about them.
So he had some understanding of Fan Lihua's general image, and it was precisely because of this understanding that he did not choose the role of Fan Lihua.
Because the image of Fan Lihua in Qing Dynasty novels is very vague, and the story is absurd and bizarre. As the fighting goes on, there are talk of going to heaven and earth, moving mountains and filling the sea, which is as ridiculous as a myth.
Does Wang Shasha want to act?
He wrote!
The second version of "Mu Guiying" I conceived last time, which was designed specifically for Wang Shuangshuang, would be a waste if it were not used.
After Yao Wenlong made up his mind, he even called Hu Xiaoxiao to tell her that Wang Shuangshuang wanted to challenge her to a duel.
"Xiaoxiao, you need to start filming 'Mu Guiying' sooner. Wang Shasha will probably air it first, and then you'll be at a disadvantage." Yao Wenlong also offered an idea, "How about I delay the script a little longer and give it to her after you finish filming?"
Hu Xiaoxiao didn't expect Yao Wenlong to support her so much. She smiled and said, "Along, thank you, but there's no need to ruin your reputation for Wang Shasha. Just write it as you want. Since your team leader has said so, just make an outline and let the other screenwriters write the rest."
Don't worry about me. I have confidence in myself. If she wants to air it first, then let her do it. If she wants to rush, she has to rush. If she rushes, she'll inevitably produce shoddy work, and the audience will teach her a lesson. After "Mu Guiying" airs, we'll have a comparison, and then the audience will know whose show is good and whose is bad.
In fact, I would rather defeat her when she is at her strongest and doing her best."
Her opponent is not Wang Shasha, Wang Shasha is just a bystander.
Yao Wenlong's anger subsided after hearing Hu Xiaoxiao's words. "I'll listen to you, and the team leader too. One more thing. Director Ge said the budget for 'Mu Guiying' is large, and with Ji Sheng's support, we can add ten more episodes to complete the story of Mu Guiying breaking through the Tianmen Formation."
"Then listen to Director Ge."
Although Charlie's initial target was twenty episodes, this was based on insufficient funds. Now that funds are sufficient and Hu Xiaoxiao has the final say, it is entirely possible to add a few more episodes.
Director Ge is the director and is professional in this area, so Hu Xiaoxiao left everything to her.
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