Huayu: Film and Television Simulation Space

Chapter 24 Filming wrapped

January 17, 2008, the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Large, fluffy snowflakes drifted down, blanketing the capital city in snow, creating a picturesque scene at every turn, showcasing the magnificent beauty of northern China.

The crew of "Love is Not Blind" is currently very busy.

Because it was the last day of filming.

Everyone was wearing thick down jackets, fiddling with the camera and adjusting the lights, while the makeup artist was doing Jing Tian's makeup.

Gu Qingshan was also preparing for today's filming. If all went well, the filming could be completed today; if not, then they would have to film for another day tomorrow.

The filming time for "Love is Not Blind" was longer than Gu Qingshan had estimated.

As the filming progressed smoothly, several scenes were reshot to ensure perfection. This reshoot alone cost at least a million dollars more.

But it was all worth it; the results were indeed much better.

If Gu Qingshan doesn't have any specific requirements and wants to minimize costs, then there's naturally no need to reshoot.

However, Gu Qingshan is a demanding person with ambitions for this film, and given his doting affection for his girlfriend, he naturally wants to do his best.

It was still dark, but everyone was working voluntarily at their posts.

If we can finish filming today, then we can go home with peace of mind.

Gu Qingshan sipped his hot milk tea. The filming during this period was intense and demanding, a completely different experience from that of "Nightclub".

"Nightclub" has a limited budget and low requirements; it just needs to pass muster.

"Love is Not Blind" is a film that strives for excellence, requiring a more professional production team and a larger crew.

Looking at the sky, Gu Qingshan clapped his hands and summoned everyone over.

"Stop for a moment."

Gu Qingshan looked around and said, "Today is the last day of filming for our crew, and I can tell everyone is very excited!"

"I'm so excited!"

Smiles appeared on everyone's faces, a mixture of excitement about completing a film shoot and excitement about going home for the Chinese New Year.

Gu Qingshan's face suddenly turned serious. "However, everyone, please be fully focused. We only have three hours today. If we don't get a good shot, we'll have to reschedule for tomorrow!"

Filming is on today's schedule, and if we miss the allotted time, it will have to be postponed until tomorrow.

Ten minutes later, the crew started filming on time.

"start!"

With Gu Qingshan's resounding "Start!", the film crew immediately began operations.

The scene we're filming now is the final one, where Wang Xiaojian calls Huang Xiaoxian and tells her to go to the window and turn on the neon lights.

Wang Xiaojian: I've noticed you often stand by the window lost in thought when you're not busy. I stood there and looked the other day too, but there's nothing to see. There's no view at all. Especially at night, it's pitch black. But I noticed a neon light, though, but it's never been lit since we joined the company. I went to great lengths to get someone to turn it on. Now that there's light, the view from the window will be more expansive.

Huang Xiaoxian: Wang Xiaojian, thank you.

Wang Xiaojian: I really can't continue after what you just said. Huang Xiaoxian, with this letter as my witness, I promise you, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be within one meter of you.

Huang Xiaoxian: What did you just say? The signal was bad, I didn't hear you.

Wang Xiaojian: Huang Xiaoxian, I'm with you.

Huang Xiaoxian: I still didn't hear you clearly, could you say it again?

There was no sound from Wang Xiaojian on the other end of the phone.

Huang Xiaoxian heard the door open and turned around abruptly. She saw Wang Xiaojian walk in looking very handsome.

Wang Xiaojian: I'm with you.

They both laughed.

Gu Qingshan pulled up the footage he had just filmed and watched it once. "Come on, everyone, let's do it again. Let's try to get it in one take this time and make it even better."

Actually, the footage we just filmed is already good enough.

However, Jing Tian's emotions were not quite right.

Finally, when the two look into each other's eyes, Huang Xiaoxian needs to show a wider range of facial expressions to elevate the emotional connection.

After resting for a while, we resumed filming.

This scene was filmed until 9 p.m.

After Gu Qingshan reviewed the final recording and confirmed there were no issues, he stood up, grabbed a megaphone, and shouted to the crowd:

"I hereby declare!"

"Filming has wrapped!"

When Gu Qingshan announced that filming had wrapped, everyone cheered.

Everyone started taking group photos to commemorate the occasion.

Gu Qingshan presented Jing Tian with a bouquet of flowers, and the two also took a commemorative photo together.

Some people also came to ask for cooperation, and Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian did not refuse.

Half an hour later, they began to clean up the scene and put the equipment and props back into the warehouse.

Then everyone set off for the hotel.

There's a launch banquet for filming, and naturally, there's a wrap banquet for filming.

The extras received their money and left with smiles on their faces.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the film crew members received their wages, bonuses, and red envelopes.

The wrap-up red envelope wasn't much; it was just for good luck.

When the waiter brought the food, Gu Qingshan poured himself a glass of wine, raised it and looked around, "Thank you all for your hard work during this time. Half a month has allowed me to complete my second film. I'd like to toast you all."

Then, Gu Qingshan drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Director Gu is so generous!"

"Director Gu, you're too kind!"

"Thank you, Director Gu, for giving us the opportunity to participate in this film!"

"Come on, let's do it too!"

Everyone finished their drinks.

"Everyone had a great time at the wrap party tonight," Gu Qingshan said with a smile.

Everyone then started eating and drinking.

Some have even started playing drinking games; they've worked hard these past few days and now it's time to relax.

This was Shen Teng's first time attending a wrap party. He poured himself a glass of wine and said, "Director Gu, this is a toast to you. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Lu Ran is the second male lead, and he has quite a few scenes.

Although Shen Teng's scenes had already finished filming, he stayed with the crew.

"You have a great talent for comedy, I'm optimistic about you!" Gu Qingshan said with a smile.

Shen Teng was delighted. "Director Gu, do you think I have a talent for comedy?"

"Yes, keep up the good work, you'll definitely make a name for yourself in film!" Gu Qingshan encouraged.

Starting with "Goodbye Mr. Loser", Shen Teng soared to fame and became one of the most bankable actors in Chinese films. The term "Han Tengliang" is enough to prove Shen Teng's box office appeal.

If Shen Teng isn't in a Happy Twist movie, it's almost always a flop, drawing a lot of criticism.

Jing Tian, ​​sitting next to Gu Qingshan, looked surprised. This was the highest praise Gu Qingshan had given so far.

In the previous episode of "Night Shop," Gu Qingshan also gave Xu Zheng a high evaluation. However, Xu Zheng is already very famous. "Spring Bright Pigsy" has made Xu Zheng a star, and with "Li Wei the Magistrate," Xu Zheng is a true star.

But Shen Teng is completely unknown nationwide; he's a total flop.

After the wrap party, everyone had some drinks, but there were no other activities, and everyone went back to their own rooms.

Gu Qingshan took Jing Tian back to his room. As soon as they entered, Gu Qingshan pinned Jing Tian against the wall and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

The temperature inside the room was rising rapidly.

Now that he doesn't have to film anymore, Jing Tian can't let him just dabble in it anymore.