223 neighbor crisis
“We need to keep our voices down. This is my friend's house. The last time I discussed shooting at her place, I was complained three times by the neighbor across the door in one night." Drake lowered his voice carefully and walked softly while walking. Going upstairs, he explained, "I swear to God, we were almost whispering, but the lady across the door still thought we were too noisy.……”
Before the words were finished, there was a loud "bang" from behind. Everyone turned around and looked over the shoulder of the photographer John-Guleserian who was following behind. The photo stand slammed into the glass door on the first floor, and then the whole person was awkwardly stuck between the two doors, unable to move..
Derek's face turned pale, and he looked at the glass door anxiously, fearing that the glass would shatter in the next second, which would be terrible..
Renly, who was half a step behind, stepped forward and opened the door so that John could escape smoothly. Then he checked the glass door front and back and made an "OK" gesture towards Drake. The director's assistant next to him Bryan-Stanis hurriedly walked up, "Renly, you go in, I'll do it, I'll do it.".”
Renly looked back at the microphone lever held under Brian's right arm, the lighting board held under his left arm, and the radio microphone held in his right hand. Then he raised his left hand to push up the glasses sliding on the tip of his nose, sweating profusely. , couldn't help but burst into laughter, "I told you, one person can't solve it." He reached out and took the microphone lever that kept sliding down, "You go in first..”
Brian looked at the friendly smile on Renly's face, and then nodded, "Thank you, really, thank you, this was originally my job..." After speaking, he entered the apartment building in front of him, and Jennifer stood Waiting at the top of the stairs, she held an umbrella in her hand to collect lighting, and asked in a loud voice, "Give me that lighting board too."……”
“Shh! "Jennifer's voice was loud and without any suppression. Derek, who had already reached the second floor, immediately issued a warning to stop talking, causing Jennifer to grin and shrug, and stick out her tongue at Renly and Brian..
This afternoon, "Crazy Love" officially started shooting without incident. They first completed the filming of two scenes at Santa Monica Community College, and then completed the filming of one scene in a coffee shop frequented by college students. Although the filming of the scene was said to be three scenes, it lasted less than five minutes. The shooting was very smooth and it only took less than four hours to complete the filming..
Now, they are located just a few blocks away from Santa Monica Community College. Many students live in this area. It has a strong atmosphere of life and a bit of Italian style, far away from the touristy Venice Beach. , it suddenly became quiet. Drake borrowed a friend's apartment, intending to use it as Anna's shared apartment in the movie, and continue to complete the filming of Jacob and Anna's first date..
In the story, Jacob and Anna met at afternoon tea and had dinner together. Then Jacob escorted Anna back to the apartment. Anna impulsively invited Jacob into the apartment, and Jacob visited Anna. boudoir, but in the end they just stayed for a while, turned around and left. The gentleman's behavior and reluctance to say goodbye really made the two people fall in love..
“Who is making the noise in the corridor? "A high-pitched scolding sound suddenly sounded, running rampant in the not spacious space. In an instant, everyone was chilling, the collective movements stopped, and the muscles stiffened in place. "Don't you know, It's rest time now, is it very impolite to disturb others' rest?？”
Everyone in the crew looked at each other, and everyone held their breath at the same time. Drake looked at everyone anxiously, signaling everyone not to speak - they could refute, but once it started, the war would begin. The rest will be endless, let alone shooting, I’m afraid I won’t be able to clean up the whole night.
Crackling, that rich middle-aged woman's voice echoed throughout the corridor, and Renly felt an inexplicable sense of joy - she was obviously accusing others of making a loud noise, but at this moment, wasn't she the culprit of the noise? Yourself? What's more, it's already past five-thirty and she's still taking a lunch break……
In his sight, Renly saw Jennifer starting to make faces, all kinds of exaggerated faces, rolling her eyes, sticking out her tongue, pulling at the corners of her eyes, and at the same time smacking her mouth, silently imitating the woman's cursing mouth. Model, that unladylike expression made John, Brian, Renly and others standing behind all laugh - but they couldn't make a sound at this time, and it was really hard to hold back the laughter..
Finally, after going on for nearly a minute, the other party finally stopped and said, "You'd better be quiet!" Then there was a heavy slamming of the door, and "Bang!" echoed throughout the corridor..
After listening for a moment and confirming that there was no sound, Derek said softly, "The crisis is over..”
Is this called crisis relief? Renly really didn't know whether to laugh or cry..
The group of people continued to move forward quietly. They didn't look like a film crew, but more like an organization of thieves planning to move and steal in broad daylight..
After waiting for Renly to finally enter the apartment, Drake gently closed the door to the room, turned around and saw Renly standing behind him, and said without doubt, "Go in, the room on the right. That’s it, we have already arranged it before. It was designed and decorated according to the character’s personality. It took nearly three weeks. It was really a hard work..”
“I just want to remind you that the noise just now was actually complained about. So, what should we do with tonight's scene? "Renly's reminder made Derek stunned. "There are nearly four pages of lines. What should we do?？”
Drake's budding love between Jacob and Anna was designed. The first exchange took place in a coffee house. Both of them seemed a little unfamiliar and they were just telling some insignificant jokes; the second exchange took place along the way. During the walk at Santa Monica Community College, the two chatted about some topics about family and future career plans, got to know each other better, and gradually became familiar with each other; in the third paragraph, they skipped the dinner stage and entered Anna's In the boudoir, the two people really chatted about each other's interests and hobbies, and sparks grew little by little..
Although, due to space constraints, Drake cannot give more space. Ten minutes to tell the story of two people falling in love is already the limit; but Drake still gives enough foreshadowing and gradually makes the two people fall in love. Sparks are brewing between the two characters - this is why the filming this afternoon was always smooth. The two actors also started out as awkward strangers, and gradually became familiar and close..
In Drake's conception, this conversation at night is a bit similar to "Before Sunrise". Through Anna and Jacob's exchanges on certain issues, it is not only their interests, but also their outlook on life and worldview. Topics, such as refugees, environmental protection, philosophy, and lifestyle, two people understand each other through dialogue, and then get closer and closer.
However, now this scene is about to undergo a severe test - if they chat, they must not whisper in their ears; but if they talk a little louder, the neighbors will complain, and it may even cause disputes.
Only then did Drake realize the seriousness of the problem. Not only the lines, but also the crew must also be taken into consideration..
“"Crazy Love" is a very small crew, with only seven people at present. Charlie Bray did not come with him, but Jennifer Lawrence came with him, preparing to observe the filming and get the feeling of filming as soon as possible. Apart from the three actors, In addition, the director, cinematographer, director's assistant, lighting engineer, they don't even have a makeup artist, but the director's assistant Brian works part-time.
But even so, with seven people crowded into a small apartment, even the slightest sound will be amplified, not to mention that they have to work.
This is the trouble for independent film crews. The cost of "Crazy in Love" is only US$250,000, not even one-tenth of the cost of "Buried Alive". Therefore, "Buried Alive" can rent a studio and watch it without interruption. Under the circumstances, I devote myself fully to shooting; but if I am "crazy in love", I can only seek help from my friends..
This apartment is probably the best choice.
Derek couldn't help but rub his temples. At this time, Jennifer also noticed the solemn expressions on their faces and walked over, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?？”
“Tonight's scene has four pages of lines, and it's an impossible task without disturbing the neighbors next door." Drake summed up the situation in one sentence, and Jennifer opened her mouth with a look of surprise. His expression immediately calmed down - this problem is not that easy to solve..
“Drake, when you and your ex-wife first started dating, do you remember what you talked about that night? "Renly suddenly asked..
Derek's attention was not here at this time, and he waved his hand, "What's the use of talking about it now? No matter what we talk about, the point is, we will make a sound, right?？”
“No." Renly shook his head, "I mean, even for a script like 'Before Sunrise', two people who are in love may not be able to remember every topic clearly, because we I am immersed in my own throbbing and emotions. I may remember...well, her smile, even her sweater, or her shy cheeks when she mentioned the poem, but I may not remember the specific content of the poem. What is it, isn't it?？”
In fact, in dating when love is budding, the focus is never on the content of the conversation, but on the connection and resonance established through the conversation. It’s like many people pretend to like things they hate in order to please and cater to each other during the date. Things, like girls pretending that they have endless passion for basketball, or boys pretending that they don’t mind eating salad every day.
Before Derek could react immediately, Jennifer's eyes lit up, "You mean……”
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