1081 opening dilemma
One after another, all the crew members of "Gravity" have arrived at the Surrey photography base and are ready to shoot.
However, the staff was not in a hurry to start the production immediately. Before officially starting work, the props team, photography team, lighting team, visual effects team and director team all gathered together and held meetings day and night, round after round. Calculate the ground and prepare intensively for the movie.
Not because of Renly who accidentally fell into dehydration, but because Alfonso Cuarón proposed a grand opening for the movie, preparing to shoot an unprecedented eighteen-minute long shot in space.：
In a continuous long shot, panoramic views, close-ups, action scenes, etc. are shown one after another, and various plots are presented at the same time in a single shot. It is even necessary to combine zero gravity with long shots to tell the story of space. Integrated with technical special effects; and, flawless, seamless and immersive to show the vastness and grandeur of the universe.
Undoubtedly, this is the most difficult sequence of shots in the entire movie. In fact, it is one of the most difficult shots in the entire history of movies. So far, no one has done it - for reference, even in 2017 , and it is still "none after". No one can perfectly replicate such a feat and present the reality and shock of space..
This is the final summary result after Alfonso and the entire technical team spent five years repeatedly researching, studying, thinking, breaking through, experimenting, and summarizing..
In fact, judging from the experience of the previous life, after "Gravity" actually shot and produced the opening 18-minute long shot, it won the admiration of the entire industry, including countless technical masters and industry leaders. In one fell swoop, Alfonso established his position in Hollywood..
The difficulty of such a long lens is evident.
Now, the main staff of the crew are constantly rehearsing and demonstrating. They must ensure that all links are perfect in one shot..
In the story, the opening plot is a mission to repair the space station. Ryan, Alex and another astronaut are working in space together to check problems with the space station’s communication system. During the maintenance process, a Russian A missile hits an abandoned satellite, causing a chain reaction of debris that puts three staff members in crisis.
In the actual filming, the other astronaut will not appear on the scene. The production is completely completed with computer special effects, and then dubbing will be done later to complete all the performances of the character. In other words, the filming work will all fall on Renly and Rooney's shoulders.
In the entire one-shot shooting work, every link is crucial. If any small detail goes wrong, they must overturn it and start over again, even if the actor says a wrong line or misses a line. One beat, then all the shots will fall short.
What's more, this is an eighteen-minute long shot. In order to prepare for the shooting of the shot, they need to spend several months calculating and arranging; but after actually putting into work, they need to spend days or even weeks to complete it. shooting.
This means that the actors must participate in the preparation process and truly become a part of the long shot..
However, the "Gravity" crew has steadily begun the final stage of preparations in the absence of Renly and Rooney. This does not seem to be a problem for the crew.
What's even more exaggerated is that when Renly and Rooney both appeared at the studio meeting, all discussions stopped, and people looked at them with stunned and surprised looks, as if they had seen monsters, which made everyone People strongly doubt whether they will flee directly in the next second..
“……Just two tracks are definitely not enough. We need to build at least three more tracks, no, four. The entire movement of the camera is too complicated. The scene management must have a more grand perspective. It is still not enough..”
Emmanuel Lubezki, who was speaking, shook his head repeatedly, frowned slightly, and firmly expressed his dissatisfaction and opinions. As a photographer, he is the director's eyes, transforming all the ideas in the director's mind into Movie scenes, the importance of work is unquestionable.
At this time, he was so focused that his reaction was several times slower. After expressing his views, he noticed that no one responded, and then he slowly turned his head following everyone's gaze and saw it all at once. Renly and Rooney standing in the back.
“Damn it！”
Emmanuel swore a curse word reflexively, in Spanish rather than English, more out of subconscious instinct, and his eyes widened in astonishment..
The slovenly look with unshaven beard and messy hair looked even more funny at this moment. Then he frowned, looked at Alfonso, and asked in Spanish, "What on earth is going on? Why is he doing this?" Come here? You haven't mentioned it before! Are you sure there is nothing wrong with him?？”
The unique joy and enthusiasm of Spanish burst out endlessly, vividly showing Emmanuel's inner mania and shock..
“I'm pretty sure he's fine. Look, you can still see shadows on the ground.”
The person who answered aloud was not Alfonso, but Renly. His proficiency in Spanish made Emmanuel's back muscles stiffen immediately, but the next moment, Alfonso couldn't help laughing—— Shadow, this is also one of the criteria for Westerners to judge ghosts. As for other staff members, in Spanish, they seem to understand and feel at a loss..
Amidst the laughter, Emmanuel also reacted. Looking at Alfonso's cheerful smile, he closed his eyes in annoyance and muttered a few words in a low voice. Obviously, he had completely forgotten that Renly His foreign language skills have long been famous. In "Fast and Furious 5", Renly showed off a few simple Spanish sentences..
After scratching his head vigorously, Emmanuel turned around, stood up generously, and stretched out his right hand towards Renly, "Sorry, I thought your physical condition still hadn't recovered. So, I didn't expect you. This time, he spoke English, the accent was not as strong as expected, and he was very fluent..
As if aware of Renly's scrutiny, Emmanuel took the initiative to explain, "As a photographer, we have a deep understanding of the director's thoughts. This is the basis of our work. Therefore, I must learn how to communicate with the director." He explained indirectly. own English level.
Although Renly didn't say a word, he interpreted more meanings from one look. With one face to face, Emmanuel showed his sensitivity and depth as a photographer; of course, as well as as a technician He is direct and straightforward as an otaku, without the politeness of social situations, and is straightforward and generous..
“Don't worry, my health is fine. After the dreamer woke up, the prince still fell in love with her, didn't he? "Renly reciprocated the favor and mentioned his health condition calmly in English, but his expression was a bit awkward.……
“Ha ha ha ha.”
Rooney was the first one to burst into laughter, and then everyone else burst into laughter. The scene became lively and the atmosphere became much more relaxed and happy..
After waking up, Renly realized that he had been sleeping for thirty-six hours after dehydration. If the doctor hadn't repeatedly emphasized that Renly's physical health was not a problem, it was just mental and physical fatigue that had entered a deep state. In sleep, otherwise, Nathan and Roy would have been preparing to escort Renly to the hospital..
Thirty-six hours, even for Renly, who always loves sleeping, this is incredible. It also explains a series of strange behaviors after waking up, and all question marks have found answers.——
Renly has not eaten for nearly seventy hours since leaving New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Naturally, he cannot eat solid food immediately and needs to let his stomach regain its condition..
After experiencing the familiar yet unfamiliar liquid food, the conversation between Renly and Rooney also sparked many sparks. They needed to further communicate with the director to further improve the characters based on the script's conception and the director's ideas; so, they came When I arrived at the studio, I inadvertently interrupted the meeting, and then the above scene appeared..
To anyone on staff, Renly looked like... a vampire..
First, he miraculously stayed in the light box for nearly eleven hours; then he broke free from the restraints on his own and left the light box; then he fell into a long slumber. His life signs remained stable, but he never woke up..
Is there any more suitable explanation than vampires?？
Facing the frightened Emmanuel, Renly didn't like the focus to continue to be on himself. They still had more work to complete, and he couldn't wait to become a member of the team, so, He took the initiative to change the subject, "What were you discussing just now? The long shot at the beginning of the movie?？”
Renly and Rooney walked forward, moved a chair, and joined the crowd, preparing to participate in the discussion..
But Alfonso was still a little worried. After all, Renly had just woken up and had only adjusted for a few hours. It didn't seem like a good idea to start working now. "Renly, are you sure?"？”
Renly shook his head seriously, "No, I'm not sure." Suddenly, Alfonso's expression froze at his mouth, "But I'm pretty sure that if I continue to lie in bed, I might have to Really become a vampire.”
Poof.
Still unable to hold back the laughter, everyone lowered their heads, as if they were speaking ill of others behind their backs and were suddenly exposed by the person involved. They felt ashamed and ridiculous, and it felt so wonderful..
Renly then showed a big smile, nodded towards Alfonso, and returned to the topic without further explanation, "The opening long shot, then Rooney and I cannot be absent, Our positioning, movement and performance are all crucial, right? I don't want to miss this historic moment..”
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