Stop it, boss, I’ve never seen a movie made like this.

Chapter 33 33. Mockumentary method
The photographer couldn't help but said: "No, brother, have you ever acted before?"

Chen Li shook his head and the photographer was speechless.

This guy who has never acted before comes up and plays the leading role. Can he hold up?Acting and directing are different.

It would be embarrassing if you couldn't take the opponent's part when the time comes.

Chen Li understood the look in his eyes and said confidently: "Can't I act if I haven't acted before? I haven't made a movie before."

The photographer almost choked, well, this guy really has the skills to be awesome!

Liu Wanxin pursed her lips and smiled. Indeed, Chen Li cannot be judged by common sense. Maybe he can really act.

In the live broadcast room, the audience was full of admiration for the two people's behavior of immediately joining the movie. They were too arrogant. They had just offended the capital.

"But I'm really curious, can I really make a theatrical movie with 10 yuan?"

"Director Chen's film is a horror movie this time. Tsk tsk tsk. Special effects should be required. Special effects are very expensive nowadays. His little money is not even enough to pay for it."

"Yeah, horror movies either have special effects or props. What are you going to watch if you don't have them?"

"I told you, Old Chen, stop messing around. Horror movies are too boring. They are not as exciting as suspense movies."

"Two people are acting this time? Haha, it's better to save money as always!"

"What will happen if it's made? Tiancheng Entertainment doesn't even need to take action on this kind of movie, it will be directly submerged in the wave of theaters."

"I have never seen Chen Li's acting skills, and I am deeply skeptical."

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After solving the problems of photography locations and actors, the next thing that remains is the photography equipment.

If you want to go to theaters, there are certain requirements for movie specifications. This cannot be done with mobile phones and must be shot with professional equipment.

Liu Wanxin suggested that you go to a specialized film equipment company to rent it, or ask Mr. Wei to see if you can borrow it. There is no need to buy it. The price would be too high, starting at a million.

But seeing Chen Li shaking his head, Liu Wanxin had a bad feeling in her heart.

He's not going to do something stupid again, right?
"I plan to shoot on DVD." Chen Li explained.

Liu Wanxin was shocked, she really didn’t take the usual path! !

Then she understood instantly that Chen Li only had 10 yuan, so he might not be able to afford it if he rented it.

Today's DVs are not expensive, and are considered entry-level film equipment. Although they are not as clear as those of professional cameras, they are generally sufficient.

His mobile phone can produce a movie-like quality, so it should be more convenient to use a DV!
Liu Wanxin took him to a chain electrical appliance store, and Chen Li spent 8 yuan to buy the latest DV and a radio equipment by the way.

everything's ready.

That night, Liu Wanxin went out to buy tributes and three animals, and then set up a table in the courtyard of the villa to prepare for the power-on ceremony.

Chen Li was also a little helpless. He didn't like to make it so troublesome, but considering that the filming this time was a horror movie, and this place was Liu Wanxin's residence, she would probably feel uneasy if she was not allowed to pay her respects.

In the end, if Chen Li hadn't stopped her, Liu Wanxin would have found a master to perform rituals to ensure her safety.

After the opening ceremony, the filming began.

The tragic photographer was driven outside the house again and could only shoot in the yard through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

But this time he became serious. After understanding that Chen Li was very talented, he wanted to see how Chen Li could direct and act on his own.

Not only him, but some directors in the industry are also paying attention silently off-screen.

Although they don't like horror movies, they are still curious whether this young man who has been in the limelight recently has any amazing ideas?
then
They saw Chen Li holding a dv while filming Liu Wanxin's face. It was very casual, like an amateur recording something, while Liu Wanxin was laughing and talking to him. It didn't look like filming a movie at all, but like filming. Like a documentary.

inside the house.Liu Wanxin felt a little unnatural. After saying a few lines, she wondered: "Do you really want to act like this? But Director Chen, isn't this the way a documentary is shot?"

"Yes, I just wanted to shoot this movie in this pseudo-documentary way." Chen Li said with a smile.

Liu Wanxin's eyes widened!
Mockumentary? !
"Then you won't be filming with a DVD the whole time, right? You won't be in the frame?"

Chen Li nodded and smiled: "Yes, I hold the DVD 90.00% of the time, and I have to rely on you for the main performance."

Liu Wanxin was dumbfounded. No wonder Director Chen said that he could direct and act by himself. This performance was indeed not difficult.

In the next second, she suddenly figured out many things.

When I read the script before, I always felt that the story was too bland. That was from the perspective of a movie. If a documentary is used, people will immediately assume that the film is real and not a movie.

This kind of default will indirectly cause the audience to believe the content of the film and achieve an immersive effect. Thinking about it this way, the content in the script is a bit creepy!

Her eyes became brighter and brighter, and when she looked at Chen Li again, she was full of admiration.

Who would have thought of shooting this kind of documentary? This has never happened before in the film industry. Is Chen Li going to create a new genre film style? ?

Chen Li held the DV and smiled and said: "So, please be more natural next time. We are a couple. I am recording you now and showing our cohabitation life."

Hearing his words, Liu Wanxin's heart was pounding even though she knew he was joking.

"I don't know what our cohabitation life is like? I haven't tried it."

She murmured in a low voice, then quickly glanced at Chen Li and breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that he didn't hear her.

Liu Wanxin cheered up and got back into filming.

But as the filming continued, Chen Li's frown became tighter and tighter. He found that although Liu Wanxin was into the role and her performance was fine, there was always something unnatural.

"What's wrong, Director Chen?" Liu Wanxin noticed something strange about Chen Li and asked.

Chen Li played back the footage and after watching it again, he pointed at some of the shots and said to Liu Wanxin: "Can you see the problem?"

Liu Wanxin stared at the screen, and her initial confusion turned into a sudden realization: "It seems... very unnatural. It looks like they are trying their best to pretend to be a couple, without any long-term tacit understanding."

Chen Li nodded appreciatively: "That's true. If it were an ordinary movie, it would be enough. But as a mockumentary, in order to achieve the best authenticity, I think it needs to be adjusted."

"Let's do this. Don't rush to shoot now. Let's spend two days with each other to see who we are."

"Scared? Cough cough cough"

Liu Wanxin almost spit out a mouthful of water. She coughed and looked at Chen Li with a red face: "Director Chen, are you serious?"

Chen Li nodded and said seriously: "There is no way, but don't get me wrong, it's all for the movie, I can only sacrifice myself."

Hearing what he said, Liu Wanxin burst into laughter: "It sounds like I feel wronged to you."

In fact, she had some expectations in her heart.

Chen Li put down the DVD, walked to the living room, opened the floor-to-ceiling window, and said to the photographer, "What about that, that's it for tonight. I plan to continue shooting in two days."

The photographer did not doubt that he was there, nodded and said: "Okay brother, let's go back to the hotel."

Chen Li said casually: "No, you can go back by yourself. I want to stay here with Wanxin for a few days and exchange experiences. You can come over by yourself tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he closed the floor-to-ceiling window and went in.

Only the photographer was left messy in the wind.

"Damn it! Brother, you are just making a movie, how can you be serious!?"

(End of this chapter)