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“Even when shooting the picture projected by the mirror, he still used the front-reverse shooting technique simply and crudely. This kind of stubbornness is definitely not something ordinary people can possess. Director, are you sure you are willing to open your ears?？”
What Renly is talking about is the use of lenses in "You Are Not There". Todd Haynes does not lack skills, but has an almost paranoid insistence on his own aesthetic judgment. He also mercilessly exposed the director's Rhetoric.
The so-called front-reverse shooting is actually the most basic and most frequent technique in director skills. It is commonly used in character dialogue scenes, that is, when two people face each other, the camera switches between the characters. The general framing is "over the shoulder" ", that is, over the shoulder of the person who is facing away from the camera, shoot the front of the speaking opponent, and then switch to insert several close-ups without shoulders and back as a supplement to the front-reverse combination..
In addition, front-reverse shooting is the basic technology. There are more changes in the internal and external reverse-shooting techniques, but in the final analysis it is a basic technology for shooting dialogues. In commercial movies, front-reverse shooting technology It is widely used because the technical content is relatively low, it is very easy to shoot, and it does not require careful thinking and layout. However, in art films, if it is used frequently, it is often thought that the director lacks imagination and scheduling ability, which is detrimental to the art. It is a negative attitude towards creation.
Of course, there are directors like Todd who are able to flexibly use many advanced technologies, but sometimes they are obsessed with using basic technologies to complete the shooting. They also have their own considerations, but that is another matter..
Todd was not angry, and nodded in agreement, "Opinions still need to be listened to; discussions still need to be carried out, but it is my freedom to make adjustments during filming..”
Todd's taking it for granted made Renly laugh, "I can't refute it, this is the director's prerogative, isn't it?？”
“If you're willing to take executive producer power, I guess, there's not much room for me to resist, is there? After all, I'm not the one paying." Todd fired back lightly, a bit arrogant, and the air in the kitchen cooled down a little..
At this moment, footsteps came from the kitchen door, and the friction of the emergency brake could be clearly heard. Todd and Renly both looked towards the door, and then they could see a staff member with a look of astonishment on his face. With an expression on his face, he slowed down and said, "...Director, everything is ready. Jesus - hell - Christ, is really Renly." After he finished speaking, he realized that he had made a mistake, turned around and started to run away..
Todd put his hands behind his back, "Let's go, are you ready to go over and take a look at the filming? Now that you are here, you always have to take a look at the progress of the filming. Will I only use the front and back shooting technique?".”
This... is so petty that he actually still holds a grudge. In order to divert the target, Renly came to visit the director. As a result, the director thought that he came to supervise or even interfere with the director's work. The purpose was achieved, but the track deviated. Isn’t it a little too powerful?？
But...it's too late to regret now. Renly followed Todd obediently and walked towards the hall..
“Everyone, Renly is here to visit the crew." Todd stood at the door of the hall and said without warning, just like a cat or a dog passing by the crew, and then slipped through the passage next to it..
Renly, who happened to arrive just after him, was moved out of the way and "displayed" in front of everyone. All eyes were directed towards Renly, and Todd's nonchalant tone seemed even more casual. This was Make the atmosphere of the scene subtle.
Everyone's eyes were vaguely confused, as if they didn't quite understand what Todd's tone was, and Renly, who understood the reason, couldn't openly criticize the director's work, which seemed a bit ambiguous..
But Renly has experienced countless storms, how could he be easily stumped, "Obviously, the director expressed strong dissatisfaction with my sudden visit without saying hello in advance, and hoped that my appearance would not disturb the daily work progress of the crew, otherwise this would It's my fault. In order to prevent the director from hating me, everyone should get to work quickly and stop getting distracted. If this continues, Kate and Rooney will also blame me..”
The easy self-mockery easily resolved the crisis, and at the same time made the entire staff burst into laughter. In addition, he also mentioned the two actors to cover up his true intention of visiting the class. reversed the unfavorable situation.
In the joyful atmosphere of the audience, Kate cast a meaningful glance at Renly, then stood next to Rooney, turned her head and said something in Rooney's ear, and then you could see Rooney's Her cheeks couldn't help but blush slightly, and she looked at Kate with a smile on her face, and the two of them also communicated in a low voice..
Kate also deliberately glanced at Renly, and even Rooney also looked over..
Renly shook his head helplessly. Why did he feel that he was very unpopular in this crew, with enemies on all sides? He hadn't felt this way for a long time..
Todd had a dissatisfied expression on his face, expressing strong disgust at Renly's "glib tongue" and frowning slightly, as if Renly had just poured the food on the dining table and started painting with his fingers, which was inexplicable and self-righteous. His actions made others very uncomfortable.
Renly could clearly feel Todd's gaze: it truly interpreted the meaning of the word "like a light on the back"; however, the crew clearly welcomed Renly's arrival, and the bustling exchanges never stopped, and the sight The corner of their eyes always drifted towards Renly's position, their eyes and smiles showing their true feelings..
Some people muttered, but Erer, I didn’t think he was particularly handsome. Why did he become a male god?.
Some people noticed that the etiquette of hereditary nobles was indeed different, and they clearly had a strong aura..
Some people are curious if they can take a photo with Renly. Such an opportunity is rare..
In any case, the curious inquiry continued for a short while, and finally Todd took out his speaker and cleared his throat deliberately, "All departments are ready, and the filming will begin next." Although he didn't say much, But there was still a hint of dissatisfaction with the fact that Renly had all his eyes stolen..
This is also dissatisfaction, and that is also dissatisfaction. In short, Todd is not happy at all about Renly's arrival, nor does he care at all, showing a rare rejection. This is a rare scene for Renly. , he couldn’t help but obediently stood aside, trying his best not to disturb the filming work..
But the filming finally started.
Although Renly's presence did spark some discussion, the on-site staff were still very professional. Once the filming started, the entire atmosphere changed, becoming solemn and orderly. There was just one phenomenon: those staff who had no responsibilities were not Turning around to rest, everyone gathered at the shooting scene. This also made the atmosphere on the scene extremely lively. Oxygen has reached a level of scarcity, which made people feel the super density of the crowd..
Both Rooney and Kate's performances were very professional, and the filming of the whole scene went very smoothly; but Todd's shooting status seemed to fluctuate a bit, and he changed six or seven camera scheduling techniques back and forth to complete the shooting, always in the same place. Trying to find a more appropriate and precise way of presentation.
The staff could vaguely sense an abnormality, but didn't think much about it. After all, directing is a creative job, and one needs to constantly look for inspiration. However, Renly noticed a small detail. In the shooting technique used by Todd, it was... Not using the basic technique of forward and reverse shooting, Todd felt a little constrained unconsciously, and the filming progress seemed to be stumbling..
Renly didn't know whether to laugh or cry..
Although front-reverse fighting is a basic technology and cannot be said to be advanced, the true path to simplicity and returning to nature is actually to burst out a steady stream of artistic vitality based on basic technology. If you deliberately avoid basic technology, you will easily fall into the trap of showing off your skills. Instead, it loses the essence of the lens serving the movie. After all, the shot in "Birdman" has such meaning..
However, Renly also knew that if he had deliberately reminded him, he would have been inferior. Because he was not a director, he had no way of judging Todd's shooting skills, and he had no way of judging whether Todd's shooting choices were correct. Naturally, it would be even worse. Not qualified to direct Todd's creation——
For "Carol", he is just an audience, watching quietly, and then choosing whether to like it or not, that's fine; as for how the director should create, that is not his area of guidance..
What's more, what evidence does Renly have to prove that Todd is deliberately avoiding the use of forward and reverse attacks? What if Todd was not planning to use it in the first place and had nothing to do with Renly? Then his advice is just pretentious. For Renly now, it would be wrong to say more, say less, and it would be wrong not to say anything. It would be more appropriate for him to be as calm as possible..
So, Renly chose to shut his mouth and watch quietly..
The shooting in the morning ended, and the same scene was still being shot. Todd did not say whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied. He just kept switching shooting methods to supplement the shots, allowing the two actors to carefully consider the scenes. Coupled with the occasional mistakes, Todd did not say whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied. More than hours of shooting work has come to an end..
It just so happens that this scene in the morning was already difficult. The emotional exchange between Kate and Rooney is very important. The delicate eyes and atmosphere are undoubtedly the top priority. The two actors also need some time to get used to each other, and Todd's shooting techniques are also very important. Giving them more time and space to polish.
The slight delay in the filming progress has become a matter of course..
This also means that Renly's choice of silence was wise - maybe Todd slowed down on purpose? Did Todd deliberately let the two actors develop a tacit understanding? It would be better for the producer not to interfere with the director's work.
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