How can a director be a gigolo?

Chapter 126 Psychological Games

For example, this kind of color contrast was originally explored in art films and has gradually spread.

The most classic example is, of course, the depth of field in film. This is why Citizen Kane has consistently ranked first in so many professional film reviews.

Actually, it doesn't have much to do with the plot.

The truly important reason is that the techniques it explored, such as depth-of-field manipulation, have influenced almost all films that followed!

This is why the movie lists compiled by ordinary movie fans are completely different from those compiled by industry professionals.

Often, it's not that professionals are being deliberately obscure; it's simply that they're looking at things differently!

Today, Wang Xiaohao is filming a very important scene, which is also Watanabe Hiroko's last scene.

After filming this scene, Qi Zhen will have to cut her hair short and start playing the role of a female tree!

Hiroko Watanabe and Itsuki meet on the street, but are then obscured by the surging crowd.

Just when the audience thought the two would see each other, they were blocked by the crowd, so the two did not meet.

The original director showed off his skills here, using a long take that was beautifully shot.

First, the female tree rides a bicycle into the frame from the side, walks into the street, and opens her mailbox to take out a letter.

Then he rode his bike wobbling past Hiroko Watanabe's current boyfriend.

This made the audience anxious, wondering if the current boyfriend would notice the female tree who looked exactly like his girlfriend.

However, this was not noticed.

Then the woman turned and rode past Hiroko Watanabe in the distance.

A person's head blocked the camera lens.

Just when I thought I was going to miss it again...

We've already missed one game!

Hiroko Watanabe and her current boyfriend visited the house of the woman named Nyoshu for the first time, but they didn't see her. As they were leaving, Nyoshu happened to be taking a taxi home and passed by the two of them.

This time, the audience thought the two sides were going to miss each other again.

Just as the woman was riding her bicycle further and further away, Hiroko Watanabe suddenly called out to her.

The woman stopped the car and looked back.

A surging crowd blocked the two of them, and Watanabe Hiroko saw the woman's appearance, which was exactly the same as her own.

At that moment, she was deeply shaken and understood so much. She realized that the deceased male protagonist truly loved the female tree, and she was merely a substitute.

However, the surging crowd blocked the woman's view, and she did not see Watanabe Hiroko.

The entire scene was arranged exceptionally well!

Their grasp of the audience's psychology is also exceptionally strong.

So why do directors all need to study psychology?

It's about engaging in a game of strategy with the audience.

The things filmed should often be unexpected by the audience, yet still make sense.

This is especially important when shooting thrillers and horror movies.

Just when you're on tenterhooks, thinking something terrible is about to happen, it turns out to be a false alarm.

But just when you relax, it suddenly scares you half to death!

A great director needs to have this kind of ability!

Undoubtedly, the original director's methods were quite clever.

Wang Xiaohao felt he couldn't be worse than the original; he couldn't just cut the whole scene to pieces when it came to his own hands, could he?

In this way, the sense of anticipation amidst the twists and turns, and the shock of Watanabe Hiroko finally seeing the female tree, will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, Wang Xiaohao will film this scene according to the original plan.

He believes he is recreating on the shoulders of giants!

Or rather, it involves making adjustments to the details within the original director's framework.

Instead of shamelessly claiming that everything is their own creation, or even deliberately contradicting the original in order to show off their abilities.

Even the good parts of the original should be done in reverse.

That's absolutely stupid!

You can correct the shortcomings yourself.

And of course, we should learn from the good parts of the original!

However, during filming, trouble arose with Qi Zhen!

This is not surprising.

No matter how good Qi Zhen's acting skills are, she is still a human being.

As long as one is human, one's condition will vary, whether it is good or bad.

It's quite obvious that Qi Zhen isn't in good condition!

Wang Xiaohao said, "Qi Zhen, this is Haiwei, a tourist city. We only have half a day at most to close the streets for filming."

And then there's Xu Yang, who took leave from another film crew specifically to come and film this scene!

But you can't keep starting over like this!

The two are already quite familiar with each other, so Wang Xiaohao no longer needs to be so polite when he speaks!

Qi Zhen quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Director!"

Sun Xuyang, whose overly kind nature kicked in, hurriedly said, "Director, I'm fine!"

Wang Xiaohao wasn't talking nonsense.

In this scene, Akiha accompanies Hiroko to the old home of the male and female trees to explore the secret of the reply letter.

Although Sun Xuyang's role is not significant, he is mainly a supporting character.

But I really can't live without him!

Moreover, this outdoor scene could not have been filmed originally and could only be shot after the location was moved to Haiwei.

So now we have to call Sun Xuyang back to reshoot!

However, at this moment, Wang Xiaohao ignored Sun Xuyang and said, "I don't need your apology! Just act well."

I'll say it again, you have a very important task today. After you finish playing Hiroko, you'll immediately be playing the female version of Itsuki.

We only have half a day to film this outdoor scene!

You must portray the differences between the two characters.

Hiroko's journey began with anticipation, followed by shock upon seeing the real female tree, and finally, realization.

The female tree didn't see Hiroko; all she needed was confusion!

The blank look in your eyes just now perfectly suited the female tree.

But Hiroko, why are you opening your eyes so wide?

I see no emotion in your eyes!

Wang Xiaohao spoke very rudely.

Based on her understanding of Qi Zhen's acting skills, this scene, although somewhat difficult, should not be too challenging for Qi Zhen.

As a result, it went wrong twice in a row!

Managing such a large-scale operation manually is no easy task!

Moreover, the local government doesn't have much time left for filming!

Yes, Wang Xiaohao's filming location has moved from a snowy village in Northeast China back to Haiwei on the northern coast.

This is a very beautiful coastal tourist city.

It is also one of the cities in China that most resembles Otaru.

I wonder if Wang Xiaohao's version of "Love Letter" can become a classic in this world.

If so, Wang Xiaohao hopes that movie fans from all over the world will come here to check in every year for the next few decades.

See, who said making art films is meaningless?

That's why Wang Xiaohao wanted to make this movie even better.

Qi Zhen was given a severe dressing-down by Wang Xiaohao.

This is the first time the two have done this together since they started filming.

Qi Zhen quickly rallied her spirits and said, "Sorry, director, let's do it again!"