The Best Director

Rumble, rumble——

The huge roars of helicopters rang out in the New York night sky. The dark night was as bright as day because of the brightly lit buildings. The Brooklyn Bridge area was bustling with people, not just the cars that usually passed by, but because of the location shooting of a movie. The coastline and the Donghe Ferry area became a market.

"Buzz buzz..." Thousands of extras crowded the performance area of ​​the studio. The filming has not started yet. They were all playing with their mobile phones or chatting and laughing in twos and threes. Several young girls discussed excitedly: "I just watched When I arrived at Magic Yang, I called him and he smiled at me.", "Really? That's great!", "Do you think you can get a close-up of me?", "I really look forward to seeing it on the screen. Myself!"... There is no escape atmosphere, but rather like a grand party.

On the sea, the Coast Guard's patrol boat "Cutter", utility boats and numerous boats and boats were all ready, and the lights shone like white lights on the water; several helicopters were hovering in the sky, and there were scenes of " "Props", and some vehicles carrying the filming unit of the crew; the driveway and the road were filled with taxis, police cars and other vehicles, and several military Stryker armored vehicles were waiting...

This was the first night the crew of "I Am Legend" filmed the evacuation scene. Since the movie is made up of shots and the shooting time is limited in one night, all the staff and props will not be present at the same time. For example, tonight's plan is to shoot shots of people walking around, so there will be no gangsters who are seconded to the military on the set. Combat Eagle helicopters and Coast Guard Dolphin helicopters, the crew is expected to shoot the massive scene within a week.

Although not all of them were present, there was still an absolute effort. In addition to the group performances, there were more than 200 sailors each, members of the National Guard, nervous heads of departments in New York State and New York City, and others who came after hearing the news. media reporters, paparazzi, and even movie fans...

Of course, you have to pay a price for the labor and force. The filming site will cost more than 5 million US dollars. If you include the cost of special effects for scenes such as military aircraft launching missiles to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge, then it will be even more. The production cost will rise sharply.

Naturally, the bird's-eye shots in the air, the top-down shots and the evacuation shots on the ground were shot separately. Valet-Pfister led the team to work on the scenery shots in the sky. There was no need for acting, and the ships and helicopters were scheduled and agreed upon by the director. Just shoot according to the intended effect; Wang Yang personally controls the camera on the ground. In other words, everyone has his own shooting action tonight.

The scene is not easy to shoot at all. Just directing the crowd to move around is a headache, especially when it is not a pseudo-documentary technique. Wang Yang's composition style pays great attention to the sense of spaciousness. This is even more true after enjoying the huge movie. Take care of the entire evacuation scene? Describe the doomsday escape atmosphere of tension, confusion, fear, helplessness, etc.? Show people in desperate situations? These are all tests for directors and photographers.

However, this is not the first time to shoot a big scene. Wang Yang and his team are already familiar with it.

"We have to try to finish the shooting in four nights. We can do it! Do you understand?" At this time, next to the camera set up on the road, Wang Yang encouraged Nancy Lenore and many other deputy directors and assistant directors. They should Then he walked over to guide the group performers, convey intentions, and control different camera positions. Wang Yang called the lighting team to give instructions. He raised the high-power amplifier microphone, looked at the lively scene in front of him, and said seriously : "Good evening everyone, I am Wang Yang, and the filming will start soon..."

Everyone calmed down to listen to the director's words. The young girls in the crowd stood on tiptoe and looked around, almost running away from the crowd, acting out their escape in advance.

When the moon sets and the sun rises, the majestic Brooklyn Bridge remains the same.

The first night passed and the second night passed. Wang Yang was filming "The Dead" during the day and "I Am Legend" at night. The schedule was full. The crew of "I Am Legend" has been filming this scene continuously for the fourth time. Over the past three nights, the entertainment media have been reporting on this "grand occasion". A bunch of pictures taken by reporters on the scene have also been circulated. Many movie fans are shouting spoilers while browsing. Will the Smith family escape Manhattan? Will it succeed?

"N, n——!!" At the ferry near the bridge at night, there were only 200 extras involved in the work that night. The camera was pointed at Will Smith looking at the sky from the front, and only a red dolphin was visible. The helicopter was hovering in the sky, and he was holding Sam, shouting with pain and madness on his face, and tears welling up.

"Ut!" Wang Yang shouted at this time. In the script and storyboard, it was an out-of-control helicopter that crashed into the dolphin helicopter carrying Neville's wife and daughter. He wanted the audience to feel exactly what happened. The pain is so deep that they can feel the loneliness, despair and depression even more.

Although Will's performance made Wang Yang feel worried, he always felt that something was missing, and he immediately thought: "Not crazy enough, too sensible!" Now that he has Ke Ke, he fully understands the feeling of being a parent and can also feel it. Neville's great sadness was unbearable even thinking about it. He walked towards Smith and said: "Will, your fire needs to be stronger! Be more sad! And your shout is too steady, watch out for trembling!..."

Will Smith nodded expressionlessly, obviously still immersed in Neville's grief. As a good father of three children, this scene does not require the director to analyze the role. Wang Yang also knows this. Will knows Neville's mood at the moment. The problem is only how to inspire and express it.

"Wrong, Neville should have completely lost his mind! He is going to pounce!" Wang Yang suddenly changed his mind. Neville is a scientist, but he is a husband and father who loves his family. He should not stand still. In the same place, the previous thinking was wrong.

Wang Yang looked around, and without explaining anything to Gausman, who was a little suspicious, he shouted to Nancy, who was wearing a fisherman's hat next to him: "Ask two soldiers to come over and hold Will down later. Be careful not to cross paths with the candidates!" He looked at the helicopter in the sky over there, and said: "Let the helicopter fly away first!" He touched the head of little Sam in Will's arms and ordered: "Will, let go of your hand later and let it jump down. Will take a few more close-ups..."

"Okay!" Nancy, Will and others all responded one by one. Wang Yang returned to discuss with Feist the changes in shots brought about by the changes in character reactions, and said a few words to Goldsman. Soon, The sound of "" sounded again on the set.

"n...n——n————!!" Will Smith's face was distorted, his mouth was trembling, tears burst out instantly, and his face was ashen. He rushed to the coast desperately, and the little German shepherd Sam fell to On the ground, several soldiers grabbed him and shouted sadly: "Colonel, Colonel!"...

The bright moonlight shines into the baby's room. For several nights in a row, Keke has not seen that tall figure before going to bed. This is really not used to the baby. You must know that every night the family of three will laugh and play with toys and games. , education and teaching, but the Wang family has been quite quiet these nights.

"The queen often looks into the mirror and asks, 'Mirror, mirror, who is the most beautiful woman in the world?'" Jessica was sitting by the baby's bed telling old-fashioned fairy tales. After reading a page of the book, he continued to smile and said: "The mirror said, of course it is you, queen! You are the most beautiful, the most beautiful!"

In fact, no matter how late Wang Yang comes home from work, he always goes to the baby room to see her and kiss her first. However, the little angel is still asleep, but tonight Keke refuses to sleep. Jessica said When she was thirsty and wanted to drink water, she suddenly heard Ke Ke shouting: "Dad!" She said smoothly: "Dad is working." What! ? After reacting, Jessica's eyes widened and she exclaimed in surprise: "Oh my! Baby, did you speak?" Keke just smiled sweetly again, "——" Jessica heard it clearly just now But I was so excited and delighted, this was a big surprise! !

Until early in the morning, Wang Yang returned to his home in the Upper West District and walked into the living room with a slightly tired step. He was surprised to find that the angels and angels had not fallen asleep yet, and he couldn't help asking: "Hey, what's wrong?"

"Welcome home!" Jessica stood up from the sofa with Keke in her arms, with a majestic smile on her pretty face, and said mysteriously: "Keke... can talk!" Keke finally became smart for once, and spoke loudly. Shouted: "Yeah - Mom!" Wang Yang suddenly let out a cry, and joy filled his heart. The depression caused by the shots taken tonight was completely swept away. He opened his hands and walked towards them, laughing loudly. : "Sweetheart, congratulations! She called you first! Well done, baby!!"

"No! No... Although I wanted to do it too, she just called me daddy first." Jessica hurriedly explained, God, why couldn't Keke call her daddy correctly? I saw Keke stretching her little hand towards him, as if she wanted him to hug her, and shouted: "Mom! Mom!" Jessica immediately looked at the little baby suspiciously, and then at Wang Yang.

Wang Yang was also stunned and did not hug his wife and daughter. He had a strange thought in his heart: "You won't call me mother, will you?" Jessica obviously thought of this too. She hugged Keke with her left hand and pointed at herself with her right hand: "Dear , I am mom." Ke Ke shouted: "Dad!"

This is messed up! Wang Yang and Jessica both felt like covering their faces, and Keke was taught to be confused!

"No, no, no, we shouldn't suspect that she called her wrong. She is so smart. She knows how to call her mom and dad at just 8 months old!" Wang Yang thought for a while and decided to make sure that Ke Ke was called correctly and be very happy. , just pay attention to correct it in the future. Jessica thought the same way. She shouted happily: "Oh, my God!! She will call us at the same time!" The two of them were finally able to express their ecstasy. He kissed and nibbled his daughter, laughing and praising her constantly.

Keke was made to laugh by their enthusiasm. Her little face was like a beautiful flower. After all, she was too young, otherwise she would definitely ask, what are you so excited about? This is not the first time you scream!

Should Ke Ke call her dad or mom first? Was it called wrong? This is a very controversial new topic in the Wang family.

Meanwhile, it only took four nights! "I Am Legend" has completed the filming of the citizen evacuation scene, but for the crew's night scene mission, this is just the beginning.