Chapter 2: preparation
After the two decided to shoot "Forest of Fireflies", they immediately acted.
They asked the instructor for a two-month leave from the usual courses.
Because it was a competition approved by the college, the trainer also agreed.
The Northern Film Academy is one of the famous birthplaces of film and television talents in the country. The management of the students is very loose, and they are allowed to play freely.
Also, they provide sufficient funding for the students.
Lin Nian and Ju Jingyi don't have to worry about money.
In addition, Ju Jingyi can be regarded as a little rich woman, she patted her small chest and promised to find her when she was short of money.
On the way, Lin Nian began to coordinate the shooting plan.
Shooting a movie, in simple terms, requires four steps.
First, determine the script.
Second, props, scenes and actors.
Third, start shooting.
Fourth, editing and post-production.
Ju Jingyi drove Lin Nian out of the school first.
She pondered for a while, and then said, "Let's go to collect the scenery first. I don't know if there are any nearby mountains and forests like the one described in your script."
Lin Nian insisted, "Yes."
Ju Jingyi asked suspiciously: "You are also a freshman, are you familiar with the vicinity of the college?"
Lin Nian smiled and said, "When I was out to play, I visited it occasionally."
In fact, this is not the case, because in front of his eyes, the location of the best scene for shooting has been given in the system interface.
Following the route guided by the system, the two soon arrived at the foot of a mountain.
Get out of the car and start exploring.
There are lush green plants and beautiful scenery.
The way up the mountain is a section of bluestone steps similar to the one described in the script.
This seems to be a scenic spot, and there are tourists climbing mountains.
Ju Jingyi turned around and looked at the surrounding scenery, her beautiful eyes were full of strange colors, she couldn't help sighing:
"I didn't expect such a good place..."
Lin Nian was also amazed at the power of the system, this scene was so perfect.
Compared with the scenes in the anime, it is even worse.
After confirming the shooting location.
Lin Nian and Ju Jingyi went back to school and started discussing about actors.
There is a market for film and television group performances around their school, as long as they provide character characteristics and conditions, they can be recruited.
The male protagonist, Lin Nian's own conditions are too suitable, whether it is temperament or appearance, there is not much difference.
As for the heroine, Ju Jingyi can also be the heroine when she grows up.
As for the remaining roles, they recruited them in the film and television group performance market.
The Northern Film Academy has a great reputation. Under this banner, Lin Nian and Ju Jingyi spent an afternoon and with the help of the system, they finally selected the most suitable candidates.
Then, there are problems with character costumes and props.
After leaving the film and television actor's market, it was already dusk.
Ju Jingyi was a little distressed and said:
Character costumes, we have to find professional personnel to design them. How will Hotaru Takegawa and Gin wear them, and what is their image like?"
Lin Nian said with a smile, "I'll do this. When I think about the script, their images are already in my mind."
After dinner, the two came to the study room.
Lin Nian took out a pen and paper, and with the help of the system, began to draw the styles of clothes and prop models.
Along with the vivid illustrations of clothes and a series of props such as Gin's mask, they were drawn.
Ju Jingyi watched in amazement, and said with disbelief:
"Lin Nian, your design is too good. Are you omnipotent?"
Lin Nian scratched his head modestly, "Of course not, just a little."
Ju Jingyi was envious.
She also has some advantages in appearance and acting skills.
But Lin Nian has both good looks and various talents.
It's really pissing people off.
Thinking of this, Ju Jingyi stared at the profile of Lin Nian's serious drawing, and her heartbeat began to speed up unknowingly.
She blushed and quickly looked away.
It's about death, how long have you been together, and your heart is moving?
.....
the next day.
Lin Nian gave a series of blueprints such as costumes and props to the academy company that specializes in making these things.
The Northland Film Academy has been cooperating with these companies, so for the students on campus, their prices are very affordable.
Clothes and props are very important.
It depends on whether you have that kind of temperament and feeling when you put it on.
Therefore, Lin Nian did not save money and spent a lot of money on production.
Costumes and props take some time to create.
Taking advantage of this spare time, Lin Nian and Ju Jingyi, together with the rented actors, began to familiarize themselves with the script.
Some group performances hardly have too many roles, which is okay.
The main focus is on the acting skills of the little girl Hotaru Takegawa. (Child version)
Ju Jingyi smiled and looked at the innocent and cute short-haired little girl in front of her, and handed over a lollipop.
The other party took it readily and politely said thank you.
This little girl's name is Li Weiwei. Lin Nian and Ju Jingyi scoured the group performance market for an afternoon. Her appearance and age fit the image of Xiao Ying in the script.
Ju Jingyi looked back at Lin Nian, "Xiao Weiwei's image is fine, but what about her acting skills? Also, should we invite a professional director to guide me?"
Lin Nian is a little speechless, but the rich lady is different, she spends gold when she talks and shuts...
He pointed to himself, "There is no need for a professional director, I think I can be a director."
Ju Jingyi looked at him suspiciously, "Are you okay?"
Lin Nian nodded confidently.
With the support of the system, of course he could do it.
Ju Jingyi's pretty face became serious, "Lin Nian, I like the script of "The Forest of Fireflies" very much. I want to make it well, and I don't want to be perfunctory. So, we'd better ask a crew to help!"
Lin Nian knew it was hard for him to explain, so he had to agree, "It's okay to ask someone to help with the filming, but whether the filming is suitable or not, I have the final say."
Ju Jingyi nodded, "Of course, this is your script after all."
Lin Nian smiled and said, "Didn't you know senior students from the photography department in school? Ask them for help to save money."
Ju Jingyi's eyes lit up, "Good idea, I'll go look for it right away!"
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