MTL - Exploiting Hollywood 1980-Chapter 8 Then it's up to you to shoot

  Chapter 8 Then you are responsible for the filming

   "Boy, if you've been rolling around on set for eight or nine years like me, you know there are some things you don't need to know too well..."

   "Uh, Mr. Candy. I didn't mean that, I just wanted to…"

"It doesn't matter. In this business, everyone wants to be a professional person. The profession is to take care of one's own work and not care about other people's business." The director of photography liked some of Ronald's little ideas, so he told him some crew experience by the way. .

   "On the entire set, there is only one person who needs to take care of everyone, and that is the director. Because the director is responsible for the overall quality of the film, and the actions of anyone on the crew will affect the quality of the finished film."

   The director of photography looked at Ronald half-smiling, "So, if you ask me as a director, I'll tell you what I know."

   Ronald realized that the DP was joking him. He thought about it, and then asked:

   "Director Alan's body should be fine, right? Joe won't let me call an ambulance, is there any trouble?"

   "What kind of trouble could there be? It's not rock 'n' roll stuff. Drunken vandalism, fights, DUI, drug abuse, that Ramones manager is a good way to deal with that."

   "Alan used to be at Warner Records and knew the manager. The Ramones signed with the Warners subsidiary, and they went to the Roxie's for a refill. I went home first and didn't know what happened."

  "OK, I understand", Ronald put away his thoughts of gossip, "So as a director of photography, how do you think the quality of the shots we shot in the morning?"

   "As a low-budget movie, it was done well."

   "I find that you always move the camera, and rarely put the camera where it is still."

   The director of photography was a little surprised and gave him a deep look.

   "You have some talent. The camera is the eye of the audience. The human eye hates static images, so every few seconds, you have to find a way to make him move."

   "Then how did you become a director of photography in the first place? Mr. Candy."

   The two started chatting about photography. When not working, the DP is quite chatty. It turns out that Dean Candy has been the director of photography for nine films. He starred in PJ Sowers' last film, "Moonlight, Panic," and he was also the director of photography.

  …

  “Bell bell bell…”

   The phone rang.

   Ronald picked up the microphone, "Hello."

   "Is that Ronald? I'm Roger Coleman."

"It's me, Mr. Coleman. Director Alan passed out, Joe took him to the hospital, we just finished shooting the morning magic light time, and now we need a new director. Mr. Dean Candy, the director of photography, is with me beside."

   "Wait a second, don't be nervous. I want to ask some details, I'll ask you to answer."

   "Okay, Mr. Coleman."

   "Ellen passed out and Joe took him to the hospital?"

   "Yes, Joe said he was sent to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills."

   "Why don't you find someone to take Alan to the hospital, he wants to go by himself?"

   "Mr. Coleman, I asked Joe the same, and Joe insisted on going."

   "How many shots did you take that morning?"

   "We shot according to the storyboard, and now it's a little faster than expected"

   "The storyboard? Did the film draw the full storyboard?"

   "Uh... Mr. Coleman, I drew it last night. I want to compare it and study it. Joe saw it and said it could be used, so let me take a picture."

   Ronald explained, "Mr. Coleman, can you send another director over here?"

   "Dxmnit, I don't have a new director to send to the set right now."

   "What about our second-team director, Jerry Zucker? Can he be filmed on set?"

   "I'm afraid not. He took leave today to talk to the people at Paramount about his new movie."

   "Uh, can you come to the set? I know you are also a great director. I guess Joe has sent Allen to the hospital by now. We will contact the hospital later to see if Joe can return to the set in the afternoon."

   "It's 7 o'clock now. If you start from home now, it happens to be in the morning rush hour, and it is estimated that it will be after 9 o'clock when you arrive at the studio."

   Ronald's heart moved, this was an opportunity. You can refer to the image you dreamed about last night and take some shots. Maybe you can change the signature from crew assistant to director assistant, or even assistant director...

   "Excuse me, Mr. Coleman. There are 11 more scenes to be filmed today, can we grab some while the sun's getting low?"

  The other end of the phone did not speak.

   "After Ellen and Joe went to the hospital, I took two shots, and the director of photography, Mr. Dean, approved."

   Still nothing.

"Mr. Coleman, if we wait until after 9 o'clock to resume filming, it is very likely that we will not be able to finish filming today. If this is postponed until tomorrow, we will have to re-rent the venue, group performance, and equipment. Actors and staff will have to pay an extra day's wages and costs. will be high."

   "Well, you continue." Roger Coleman finally replied.

   "I can follow the work log to continue shooting before you come to the studio. If you feel that you can't do it when you watch the dailies tomorrow, then arrange for a reshoot. If the effect is good, it means saving money."

  Ronald confided all the desires in his heart in one breath.

The    side of the microphone was silent for a while, and just when Ronald couldn't help but speak again, a voice came from there:

   "Did you shoot all the morning shots?"

   "Yes, I drew today's storyboard last night. Except for the first one today, I followed the storyboard."

   "So, Dean is right next to you, give him the microphone, and I'll have a chat with him."

   "Okay." Ronald turned his head and handed the microphone to the director of photography.

  He stood up and went to the water dispenser to collect water, giving the boss Roger and the director of photography a chance to communicate privately.

   Of course, Ronald's ears were still pricked up, listening to the few words that came over there.

"Yeah, Roger, it's Dean. Joe did the first one, and Ronnie did the rest...he's got a bit of street smarts...knows how to arrange the cameras, move the actors...good communication skills...and solved the shoot yesterday. One of the big problems...the actor's acting is good...I think it's ok...well...I'll watch him."

   When Ronald finished his glass of water, Dean Candy handed over the receiver again.

   "Ronnie, do you know how to beat one over the shoulder and two over the shoulder?" Roger Coleman's voice came from the receiver.

   "Uh? Do you shoot a main shot first, and then shoot two over-the-shoulder shots for the front and back shots?"

   "Yes, very good. It seems that you have learned how to be a director. Hahaha..."

   Roger Coleman made a joke. From the sound, the boss is in a good mood.

   "Then you will be in charge of filming before I get to the set."

   "Thank you for your trust, Mr. Coleman, is there anything I need to pay attention to?"

   "Communicate with Dean more, respect the opinions of the actors in the performance, remember to shoot enough pieces, and finally, shoot faster."

   "Okay, Mr. Coleman. Then I'll discuss with Mr. Candy to shoot. Before you come, according to the progress, it is expected to be able to shoot 4-6 games."

"Very good. I'll have my assistant Gale on set, and when I'm on set, we'll discuss what to do next. Go, boy, I know you're talented, and you won't let me down. "

   "Thank you for your trust, Mr. Coleman. Bye." Ronald was delighted that Roger Coleman actually agreed to let him shoot.

   It seems that everyone is very accurate to the stingy rumors of the boss. As long as you find the right medicine, you will be pleasantly surprised.

   hung up, "Okay, let's go back and shoot?" Ronald asked.

   "You are the director, you have the final say."

   (end of this chapter)