Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 4: The Overlord of the Field Industry
"Chen Cheng, you've performed well this month."

"Teacher Liu, you took care of me."

"Why should I take care of you? This field worker job is not something most people can do. When I hired you, I thought you wouldn't last three days. I didn't expect that you would not only hold on for this month, but also look like you can do it, judging by your figure."

"It's mainly because the crew has good food. Look, I've gained weight."

"You're not fat, you're strong. A few days ago, I heard that you even picked up the stone lion. I didn't expect that I hired a strong man... Um, how old are you now?"

"19, almost 20."

"20, you are young and promising. I estimate that in a few years, you will become the overlord of our field industry."

"The overlord of the field industry, what is that?"

“Still a field worker.”

"Pfft...Teacher Liu, you really know how to joke."

"Okay, I won't talk nonsense with you anymore. Just work hard. Come on."

There was nothing to do during the lunch break, so the onsite producer, Liu Qiang, who had recruited Chen Cheng to the crew, chatted with Chen Cheng for a while.

Chen Cheng smiled.

Although working in the crew is just the lowest level worker.

But it’s a film crew after all.

Whether it is the stage workers, extras, or other behind-the-scenes staff.

They all have artistic talents.

This is not.

Liu Qiang, who is in charge of the on-site work, has a very Stephen Chow style.

However, as a live producer, his work is busier than Chen Cheng's.

This kind of help does not mean doing heavy physical work.

The on-set producer is responsible for more than just logistics; he also covers on-set filming.

Although he didn't need to shoot, if there were any problems during the shooting, the on-site producer would have to go and solve them.

Therefore, the on-site producer is responsible for not only the eating, drinking, and defecation of all crew members, but also the order, safety, and equipment on the set... to ensure that the film is completed on time and with high quality.

At this moment, Liu Qiang encountered a slightly tricky problem.

"Director Li, what's going on?"

"Producer Liu, I'm glad you're here. Can you find a stronger staff member to help me pull the rope?"

"Lavia's rope?"

"Correct."

Director Li nodded and said, "We will be shooting a wirework scene this afternoon. I tried it this morning, but I'm not very satisfied with the result. The main reason is that the actors were not smooth when being hoisted into the air, and the effect was not very good."

"That's easy, Director Li. You have a lot of martial artists there. Just ask them to make a cameo appearance and pull the ropes, right?"

"I tried, but it's still a little short."

Director Li spread his hands and said, "What I mean is, can you find a rope puller or a weightlifter? In this way, he will be in charge of the front, and the others behind will hold the rope to ensure safety."

"That's it."

Liu Qiang naturally understood what Director Li said.

Generally, wire-action scenes involve two or three people pulling the rope to pull the actors into the air.

As for some people asking why not use a machine to pull it, wouldn’t that save more effort?

In fact, it is possible to pull it by machine.

But there is a disadvantage of machine pulling, that is, it cannot guarantee safety. If something happens, the machine will not be able to react in time, and the situation will be very serious. Therefore, most of the time, these wire ropes are pulled by people.

However, there is a problem with using people to pull, that is, there is only so much manpower, and to pull the actor up, two or three people must work together. Although two or three people pulling together is no problem, for those more strict directors, they feel that the strength of two or three people is not condensed, and when the actor is pulled into the air, there will often be stagnation and unsmoothness.

"let me see."

Touched his chin.

Rope pullers and weightlifters can find it naturally, so it's not a problem.

The question is, the athletes have nothing to do, so they come and pull the Avia rope for you?
Of course, providing the money is not a problem.

But finding such a professional athlete would involve a considerable amount of money.

You know, you can't just shoot a movie the way you want.

Of course, the director wanted to capture the scene in his mind as closely as possible.

But as producers, their mission is to make the best film with the least amount of money.

Therefore, the producers may not be fully satisfied with the various ideas of some directors.

otherwise.

The director said he wanted to film a comet hitting the earth, what should we do?
In addition, the original film had some small overspending. Although today's incident is a small matter, if it is approved and the production director asks about it, I will still be criticized.

But there are also problems with this non-approval.

Although the director cannot be said to be the boss of the crew, he is definitely one of the most core figures in a play.

If the director is unhappy and fails to make a good movie, it will only affect his performance. But if the movie is not well made, it will affect the investment funds of the producers.

Liu Qiang can still tell who is more important and who is less important.

"Hey, there is."

Just when Liu Qiang was in trouble, he thought of Chen Cheng who had just happened.

Yes.

This guy is very strong, let’s ask him to try it out.

"Chen Cheng, come over here to the set."

With a phone call, Liu Qiang called Chen Cheng over.

"Chen Cheng, you come and pull down the wire rope later."

"Ok."

Chen Cheng nodded.

As a field worker, although he is not usually the one pulling the Weia ropes, there are other field workers who do that, but there is no problem letting him pull the Weia ropes now.

Chen Cheng just nodded, while Director Li on the side looked at Liu Qiang: "Producer Liu, why did you find a young boy? Is he good enough?"

Looking at Chen Cheng, Director Li had a look of suspicion on his face.

In his eyes.

Although Chen Cheng was not as thin as before, his overall physique seemed to be only slightly stronger than that of an average person.

He had just found several martial artists with better physical fitness, but the results were not satisfactory.

For this young boy, that’s even more impossible.

"Producer Liu, don't underestimate him. A few days ago, he picked up the stone lion you made."

"Are you talking about the stone lion placed at the gate?"

"No."

"He picked it up?"

"Not only did he pick him up, but he also carried him into the car."

"..."

Ok.

Director Li didn't believe it.

Not only do I not believe it.

He also glanced at Liu Qiang, thinking in his heart, this guy wouldn't just find a random worker to fool him, would he?

It's just asking you to find an athlete, not a celebrity. How much can it increase the filming cost?
"Director Li, how about giving it a try?"

"Okay, let's give it a try."

Although Director Li was somewhat dissatisfied, since Liu Qiang said so, Director Li no longer insisted.

But he still didn't quite trust Chen Cheng, and was also worried about his safety, so he said, "My little brother, let me ask someone to tie the wire rope to a rock, and you can try it first."

"Director Li is really thoughtful."

Liu Qiang said with a smile
Chen Cheng on the side also said that there was no problem.

……

Ten minutes later.

The set is ready.

Several stage managers used wire ropes to tie up the 170-pound stone.

Standing nearby were many staff members, actors, several martial artists, and a group of extras watching the fun.

Especially those martial arts guys.

Seeing Chen Cheng, several martial artists started to joke: "This is the guy that producer Liu picked?"

"Haha, I guess he is trying to trick Director Li and save money."

"That's right, these producers don't know how to make a movie, they just know how to save money in every possible way. Damn, yesterday's lunch box only had one meat and three vegetables, my mouth was full of bitterness, I heard that this guy took kickbacks."

"Don't talk nonsense without evidence."

“Although there is no evidence, everyone says so.”

Several people watched the excitement and chatted about gossip.

But before they finished gossiping.

There was a cry of "Wow" from the crowd... and a sensation broke out in an instant.

When several martial artists took a closer look, they saw that the stone weighing more than 170 kilograms was pulled steadily and smoothly into the air.

What shocked them even more was...

At this time, Chen Cheng only used one hand.

(End of this chapter)