Before the filming officially started, Gu Mo handed the MV script to the two big-name leading actors.
Zhang Jiakang took it and looked at it carefully for a while, then frowned.
"Gu Mo, the script you wrote for this MV is quite conventional. Personally, I don't have any brilliant ideas at all.
The core of thought is not sublimated enough.
At the same time, you made this a tragic plot, which is not very auspicious!"
In addition to the plot, Gu Mo's script also includes storyboard descriptions.
First, the heroine's solo story is filmed, followed by the sweet daily life of the hero and heroine. Then, through a series of montage shots, people see the heroine's husband suddenly "disappear" from the screen.
In fact, it is a common technique used in film and television dramas to let the audience know that the male protagonist has passed away.
Later, through the help of the "extras actor's" friend, the hero left some commemorative albums, videos and items to the heroine, which helped the heroine get out of her grief and come back to life.
The theme of this MV is very simple, which is to make people understand that happiness is not that easy.
After all, no one knows which will come first, an accident or tomorrow!
"Brother Zhang, isn't a tragic plot good? It's just to make the audience understand one thing: cherish the people around you.
Take you for example. You are more than ten years older than your sister-in-law, so it is likely that she will die first. While you are still alive, spend more time with your children and your sister-in-law.
The future of the film industry will be left to us young people to fight for and protect.”
"Fuck, is that even human language?" Zhang Jiakang cursed.
I only knew that big data likes to take advantage of the old customers, but I didn’t expect that people like it too!
When the relationship gets better, the awe disappears.
If someone else said this, he would get furious!
"Brother, compared to my unpleasant words, you didn't cherish your sister-in-law and did something inappropriate, which is even worse and more serious.
Now that my sister-in-law is willing to give you a chance to start over, you must cherish it!"
Zhang Jiakang glanced at Gu Mo and hummed twice.
Then he looked down at the script.
After a while, he began to make demands: "Brother, your sister-in-law and I have not interacted much, and you have not shown our love to us, it's like a superficial visit.
Love without emotion is too empty!
The unexpected death of the male protagonist later on made it impossible for the audience to empathize with the protagonist and feel the same way.
I strongly suggest you change the script.”
At this time, He Jiaqian, who had been silent all this time, spoke up to defend her younger brother Gu Mo: "Old Zhang, please stop talking. Gu Mo is only doing you a favor by letting you play the male lead in his new song MV."
"Do I still need him to give me face?" Zhang Jiakang pointed at himself with a dazed look on his face.
"Huh? Big brother, it seems that you are very dissatisfied with what your sister-in-law said?" Gu Mo added fuel to the fire.
When things were going against him, he would definitely speak well of Brother Zhang in front of his sister-in-law. But now that the barrier between them had disappeared, Gu Mo could be a little more unrestrained.
"No, no." Zhang Jiakang quickly smiled and waved his hands.
But he remembered Gu Mo's unethical behavior.
It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge!
Not long after, the shooting officially began.
This time, Gu Mo's agent Li Xiaoli was also present. She used her connections to find a director named Liu who had rich experience in shooting song MVs to be Gu Mo's assistant.
If there are any difficulties in filming, Director Liu is always available to take over.
If there are no problems, then he can still get a good salary even if he takes a break. In addition, most of the filming team members behind the scenes were brought here by Director Liu.
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First, shoot the scene of He Jiaqian alone in the house, with the main theme of "bitterness before sweetness".
"Sister-in-law, let's start with a solo shot of you, about your reaction to losing your lover. At the same time, you have to imagine that you and your lover were playing and cuddling in the same place."
"I've outlined the general framework. As for how to perform, you can just let it flow. I believe in your ability and acting skills."
As a director, Gu Mo briefly explained the play to He Jiaqian, a professional actor.
He Jiaqian easily handled this easy role. After Gu Mo announced the official start of filming, she quickly got into the groove.
At this moment, He Jiaqian's eyes were glazed over, and she was curled up on the sofa. Following the direction of her gaze, a prop photo was placed: it was a photo of the heroine and the hero embracing each other.
But not long after the filming started, trouble arose.
Because the young director Zhang Jiakang, who had experience in directing after turning an excellent actor, was waiting nearby and was bored, he began to teach Gu Mo, the new director, how to shoot.
"Gu Mo, you can't shoot like this, it's too empty and boring.
In order to give this story a soul, people must understand more deeply the depth of the relationship between the heroine and the hero.
You have to let the male and female protagonists interact more and show their love that is so strong that it cannot be dispersed. Only then will her sadness seem sharp and the tragedy seem powerful!
The shot just now was also wrong. Jiaqian's upper body cannot appear in the sunlight, especially her head, which must be in the shadow.
From a side perspective, the film reveals the truth that the two are "separated by yin and yang". Through the lens, the film highlights the psychological shadows in her heart.
My dear brother, you are a singer who suddenly changed your career to directing, don't be too proud. If you are not good at it, just practice more!"
"Brother, I'm a new account, please don't mess with me!"
Gu Mo felt like crying but had no tears. He didn't just find a free big actor to make a 'friendly guest appearance', he clearly found a big director for himself!
And he is such a petty person.
Didn't I just play a joke on you? Now you're trying to intimidate me?
"Brother, we're not making a movie, we're shooting a music video for a love song. The quality requirements don't need to reach movie levels, okay?"
Zhang Jiakang's face fell. "What do you mean? Whether it's an MV or a movie, as a filmmaker you have to strive for excellence.
No matter how big or small the role is, you have to give your best to perform it.
If you're already trying to fool the audience with your music videos, won't you be fooling them with your movies too? You want the audience to spend money on movie tickets, but how can you do that without sincerity?
Even though I'm just making a guest appearance, I can't let you ruin my reputation!"
Director Liu, who was invited by Li Xiaoli to be Gu Mo's assistant, smiled when he saw this scene and ignored Gu Mo's gaze.
If the money was double, he would be willing to step forward and confront the great actor Zhang. He would want to show the great actor what a professional MV director is!
But temporary price increases are a taboo in the industry!
"Brother, where did I say I would perfunctorily treat the audience? I was just talking about the quality of the MV..." Gu Mo originally wanted to explain, but he felt that the more he explained, the worse it got.
He simply said, "Brother, are you trying to steal my director position?"
“As the saying goes, ‘If you can do it, go for it,’ and I think I can do it, so I’m going to do it!
At the same time, it also lets you know the value of the male actors who have achieved Grand Slam in Chinese films."
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