2313 old days come again
The sky has cleared up, and everyone on the crew is busy, including Renly and Felicity, who are preparing to film their last scene in the Maldives, which is also the ending for Cassian and Jyn Erso——
The two teamed up to steal the Death Star's production blueprints and after a lot of trouble, finally transmitted the data to a battleship outside the planet. However, they had missed the opportunity to leave the country because the empire had already sent troops to use Black Samurai. Led by the leader, the entire planet was surrounded; then, the Black Warrior issued an order to directly destroy the entire planet in order to prevent the blueprints from being leaked. As a result, everyone staying in the planet was killed, and no one could leave alive..
This also means that the entire resistance team that stole the blueprints was wiped out..
Taking into account the overall situation and rhythm of the movie, Garris did not intend to use separate shots to explain everyone's reactions when facing death, creating a Michael Bay-style slow-motion tragedy. Instead, he would focus the camera on Cassian and Jyn Erso. Two people, they bear the weight of the entire ending, tragic and tragic.
Undoubtedly, this is a very important scene, and it is also a scene that elevates the emotions of the entire story. Who else in the entire cast is more suitable than Renly and Felicity?？
For this scene, even Renly did not dare to take it lightly. The content of the performance itself is difficult, but the more important thing is to "lift it with ease" - just like the last scene of "Interstellar", the character and story must be presented. Depth, but not too much force to appear deliberately sensational. This sense of scale is undoubtedly the core of the whole scene..
Previously in "Interstellar", it was Renly's performance alone. He controlled the proportions and found the correct performance track through careful consideration; but now it is a rival performance, and he needs to cooperate with Felicity. The fit between the two parties goes beyond personal excellence. They need to find a correct rhythm and track..
Originally, this was not a problem, just getting used to it and practicing. Both actors have experienced many battles, so it would not be difficult. However, the bad weather became an unknown factor, constantly causing trouble and occasionally interrupting the rhythm. , as unpredictable as a child's temper. The result is that the rhythm is fast and slow, and it is impossible to find the right direction. Even an experienced person like Renly will inevitably be disturbed and unable to enter the state..
Faced with the naughty weather, Renly could only smile helplessly. This is one of the difficulties that must be faced when shooting on location..
However, Renly and Felicity also made corresponding adjustments according to the situation, making full use of their breaks to rehearse, finding the most suitable rhythm for each other outside the camera, treating the movie as a stage play, and using repeated scenes to Continuously find the best state, then get on the "camera" stage, complete the performance in one go, hoping to complete the shooting before the weather destroys it.
According to Garris's conception, the last scene is undoubtedly the sublimation and explosion of emotions. He expects the chemical reaction between Cassian and Jyn Erso to explode at the final moment, and then put the insignificance of personal emotions in the rescue. In front of the great achievements of the galaxy - it is not to "belittle" personal emotions, but to make people truly realize that behind the great achievements that promote the historical process, they are all composed of independent individuals. It is precisely because of those "small Only with the existence of "great" can we have the birth of "greatness".
Obviously, Garris had very high expectations for this scene, but his understanding of the performance was far from adequate. It could even be said to be simple and straightforward..
In Garris's blueprint, the two seriously injured people came to the beach and witnessed the magnificent explosion of the imperial warship that destroyed the planet. They faced their impending death calmly. Jyn Erso took the initiative to hold Cassian's hand. hand, and then Cassian hugged Jyn Erso to welcome the ending of destruction. The camera finally focused on Jyn Erso's tear-filled eyes..
But Renly had a different opinion..
The context and ideas of the whole scene are correct, but the execution method only stays on the surface, showing more of the emotional integration of Cassian and Jyn Erso - from hostility to side by side to close friends, the two people finally Open your heart, accept the other person with a hug, and embrace death at the same time. Then, Garris's idea just stays here and cannot be further sublimated to the "individual and collective" level..
hold hands, hug.
Such an action contains too much sex and shows more personal emotions. If Cassian and Jyn Erso are stripped of their identities as rebels, the meaning behind such a sacrifice will also be stripped away..
A straightforward explanation is: this can be seen as the outbreak and destruction of Cassian and Jyn Erso's love, but it cannot feel the tragic sacrifice of the entire resistance team..
Renly objected to this interpretation. He didn't think it was the right way to open the last scene. The emotion between Cassian and Jyn Erso was similar to love but higher than love. They only used "love" to bind this relationship. , is undoubtedly superficial and crude, it should be a kind of "Love" that overrides basic human emotions.”：
To my family, friends and loved ones, to the land and world I love, to my unwavering support and following of my beliefs and dreams..
This is a kind of "big love"”.
If it falls solely on the shoulders of Cassian and Jyn Erso, then it is a neglect and contempt for the entire Resistance team, for the entire movie, and for the cause they sacrificed themselves for; as Garris envisioned Generally speaking, this scene has a heavier and more profound meaning. However, the problem is that Garris does not know how to elaborate and state it, and how to transform the idea into a shot..
If it is through words, it can be described clearly and accurately; but through the lens, how should the director and actors cooperate to present the greatness and magnificence?？
This is the source of the charm of movies: some directors may choose to use narration to explain their ideas clumsily and straightforwardly to the audience; but some directors choose lenses to tell their ideas, such as light, composition, and perspective. Integrating it with the actors' performances, detailing the surging undercurrents hidden in the depths, and leaving room for reflection to the audience. This is the truly brilliant approach..
But now there is a problem. This is a commercial movie. It is impossible for Garris to sculpt the shots bit by bit like Terrence Malick, or even spend too much time on the emotional narrative presentation, otherwise You will fall into the trap of sensationalism - Michael Bay is a bad example.
Proportion, scale, weight, these are the shackles on many of Garris's ideas, which also makes him tied up, and the pictures and performances he finally conceived were rejected by Renly..
So, what does Renly think?？
This is undoubtedly a difficult problem.
“The ending of "Gravity" inspired Renly. At the end of the movie, Ryan Stone escaped from death and fell into the lake, as if returning to his mother's body, and then got rid of his mother's body step by step, just like an ape evolving into a human. Learn to stand up on your own legs again, and finally stand upright on your feet three-dimensionally..
Alfonso Cuaron used only one shot to present the interdependent yet mutually exclusive relationship between humans and gravity..
Now, could the same be true for "Rogue One"？
In terms of directing skills, Renly could not ask Garris to imitate Alfonso - it was not necessary, but in terms of performance methods, Renly and Felicity could learn from ideas and find new ways of presentation. Then, the two actors began to Through discussions and rehearsals, we learned from mistakes again and again, trying to find a more suitable performance method, and bring the movie to a perfect end with ease..
After repeated rehearsals, they did find a way to present it, but the discussion was just a discussion. After all, you can't really feel the actual effect by talking on paper. In the end, you still need to stand on the "stage" to present it. This is the real "shining moment"”——
Let’s see what Garris’s lens can capture, and can it live up to expectations? Or...Renly's idea is just high-minded and low-handed after all.？
After waiting and waiting, the opportunity finally came for the first time.
“You look like you're enjoying it a lot." Felicity could feel Renly's excitement and excitement seeping between her brows..
In fact, they should be nervous, because the weather window is very small - on the one hand, heavy rain may come again at any time, on the other hand, Garris hopes to seize the moment of sunset, use the sunset to simulate the explosion effect, and then transition from the sunset To the mushroom cloud of planet explosion, it outlines a tragic beauty at the moment of planet destruction..
This is a method of emotional rendering that Garris is best at. It does not need to be too sensational or too much soundtrack. It can create the atmosphere of the scene just by relying on the pictures. If this was a studio shooting, then Garris might not There are so many requirements, just use computer special effects to create the explosion effect; but now we have come to the scene to shoot, and we are suffering from the weather, so why not seize the opportunity?？
Therefore, the crew needs to race against the rainstorm and the sunset, either worrying about the rainstorm coming or the sunset disappearing - if you miss today, you will have to wait for tomorrow. Therefore, now it is indeed a race against time, even more tense than a stage play. After all, a stage play For indoor performances, you don’t need to worry that heavy rain may come and cause trouble at any time..
But Renly didn't.
He showed a big smile towards Felicity, "Shouldn't it be right? This is the fun of actors, to use our way to experience the world and present it, so that the audience can feel the emotions of the character. It is not a simple explosion. Or drag racing, or other popcorn visual effects, but real emotions that can really connect with the audience, and the sincerity hidden under the computer special effects. I am completing an important job now, and it is a job I like, even if It's nerve-wracking, I enjoy it too.”
In Renly's eyes, Felicity saw stars.
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