Chapter 463 In the Studio
Some movies are not just movies. Since its inception, George Lucas's Star Wars series has created a modern myth, a milestone in the history of film and one of the most important cultural events in the 20th century. This series of movies, which combines American cultural expansion and penetration capabilities, has influenced the entire world.
Even when the first film was born, many media called it "the most magnificent 120 minutes after Moses opened up the Red Sea."
This series also indirectly gave birth to the birth of Industrial Light and Magic, the world's most powerful film special effects company. It not only made George Lucas a billionaire, but also made him the four major directors of the 1980s tied with Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola and Steven Spielberg.
It is difficult to accurately determine when the main content of "Star Wars Prequel" was set. In the words of Lucas in the media, this is a movie that has been brewing for more than 20 years, which can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s when he first drew the legend of the Skywalker family. A cosmic war that took place in distant galaxies began to surging from then on.
Anyone who has watched last year's "Star Wars Prequel 1: The Ghost Threat" will understand that the entire Star Wars Prequel is actually a history of Anakin's Skywalker's growth and depravity.
There is no need to consider too much about acting, nor do you have to spend your time exploring the inner feelings of the characters. Such a role is much easier and freehand for Ryan than Spearman and Maximos.
As for his tall figure and agile skills, it is not a problem for him, who has just filmed two epic masterpieces.
What's more, the fights in the movie are more romantic and elegant.
In order to save expenses, all the shots in the studio will be completed at Fox Studios near Sydney. Although George Lucas raised $130 million in production costs for the film, Ryan is not Haicheng Christensen in his previous life. The huge pay and box office share alone put great pressure on George Lucas.
"I just hope your appeal is still strong."
Sitting in the director's chair, George Lucas looked at Ryan fiddling with the camera, "If all your supporters can be transformed into Star Wars fans, I think the clone's offense will definitely be better than the previous one."
"George, don't be too greedy." Ryan's Jedi dress, neat short hair and a slightly green face showed what he should have at this age. "Think about it, how many of the directors in Hollywood are as rich as you?"
"Ryan, I think you forgot that you are richer than Stephen and I combined."
"Hey, George, I think you overlooked a little bit, I'm an actor. Not a director."
Ryan took a picture of Sony's latest camera and asked, "Is this a full-digital camera provided by Sony?"
"Well~ it can achieve twenty-four frames of high-definition progressive scanning." George Lucas was obviously very satisfied with the new model of camera equipment. "The new camera will help us speed up the shooting progress, and the clone's offense will become the first movie to be shot, produced and released in all digital."
Although the other party is not as crazy and obsessed with technology as Cameron, George Lucas has Industrial Light and Magic. He can also be regarded as the leader of new film technology.
"It is a natural transition for movies to enter the digital realm, just like from silent movies to audio movies, from black and white movies to color movies. Digital cameras are just another tool for us to create movies."
Speaking of the ever-changing film technology, Ryan suddenly thought of the crew notice he received some time ago and asked, "George, is this the relationship between you want to start shooting the last two parts?"
"Technology is constantly improving, and the third part will be released at the fastest time four to five years later. Who knows what kind of technology will be released at that time?"
Originally, given the shooting mode of "The Matrix", George Lucas wanted to finish the last two plots at one time, but the special effects technology that was developing faster and faster obviously changed his mind.
According to the settings in the script, more than 95% of the plots of this movie rely on special effects to generate. Although it will still be out of the scene, most of the shots will be completed under the blue screen of Fox Studios.
Even Master Yoda himself will be synthesized completely by computer technology for the first time.
Leaving the camera, Ryan opened the script, familiar with his characters and lines, and his eyes would look at the position of the female dressing room from time to time.
He came to the crew yesterday to report. I don’t know if it was because he missed the time or the other party was deliberately avoiding him, but the two never met.
But there are a few rival scenes today, and it won’t happen yet, right?
Not long after, Amidala...ah, no, the Long Island girl dressed as a member of parliament, was reflected in his eyelids. Compared to Natalie's actual age, she looked much more mature after applying makeup.
The gorgeous costumes are definitely one of the effects of this space opera pursuit. Needless to mention Queen Amidala's outfit in the first part. Even if she became a member of parliament after leaving office, Natalie's costumes can only be described as tedious, and compared with the first part, this part has almost completely turned into a vase.
However, female characters in general commercial productions are basically vases.
There is also the Jedi costume. The robe looks majestic and majestic, but after wearing it, you must pay attention when taking action, otherwise you must even walk with caution.
"Hi Nat."
After Ryan walked over, he said in an official manner, "There is still some time to start filming, and I think we should have a look at the drama in advance."
Natalie had no expression or said anything. She maintained her attitude for half a minute before she nodded slowly.
It's just work...
In her heart, she told herself that this is the professional ethics that an actor should have.
Trying to stabilize her emotions, Natalie wants to face the guy who whispers in front of the guy who whispers in the face of other actors, but her reaction betrays her true heart. No matter what dialogue Ryan reads, she will always slow down.
"Nate, you are not in the state today."
Hearing the question from the other side, Natalie quietly clenched her fist and said calmly, "This is my job, I will adjust it as soon as possible."
"I hope I won't let me accompany you all afternoon because of your reasons." This kind of low-flat voice is so familiar and so strange.
Familiarity is because before adulthood, two people would sarcastically mock each other for a long time, just like hitting each other to get the greatest happiness. It seems that since the age of eight, he has been quarreling with himself, and the areas of disputes range from art to science, from current affairs to gossip, which is the most beautiful memory.
Strange, both of them knew tolerant when they grew up, especially for him. Even if he had different opinions from his own, he would not quarrel anymore. He would no longer use this tone after he was sixteen...
Almost subconsciously, Natalie replied, "Someone seems to have said that her talent in acting is much worse than mine."
"But this person was nominated for Best Actor for four consecutive times." Ryan's mouth was filled with an undetectable smile, "and he is still recognized as the best acting person among the younger generation."
"It's a pity that no one knows his true face!" Natalie seemed to be awake, "You are just a demon!"
After saying that, she closed the script and walked towards the camera.
Why did you listen to his persuasion? Why did you take on the role of Padme? Amidala?
Natalie quietly asked the cameraman for some knowledge about shooting. It seemed that everything just now had not happened at all, as if her heart was as calm as if she was on the outside, as if she had no doubt about her choice.
Only she herself knows that only this strong and proud girl knows why she chose the vase role of Padme Amidala.
This has nothing to do with anyone’s persuasion, just because this is the Star Wars series that has a huge influence across the United States and even the world! Just because Padme Amidala is the heroine of this trilogy! Just because this character can make her name spread throughout every corner of the world!
Just like choosing Portman as her surname, she will use all the conditions she can use to create the greatest profit for herself.
I'm always making the most advantageous choice!
Thinking of this in my heart, Natalie found Ryan from the corner of her eyes. Her brown eyes were full of complexity. No wonder we had such a tacit understanding, no wonder we always found the frequency of resonance, because in essence, I am the same person as him.
Retracting his gaze, Natalie listened to the cameraman's explanation of some shots, and her mind was always rolling. Although she said and did something decisive, how could she throw away the ten years of feelings and invisible benefits just by throwing it away?
Forget it, I'd better complete my role as soon as possible and go back to Harvard. If my eyes can't see it, maybe my mind will be purified.
Perhaps it was really calmed down. Ryan was surprised to find that during the official filming, after a few NGs, Natalie quickly got rid of the inexplicable state of the scene, and the completion of several shots was quite smooth.
Of course, this also has something to do with George Lucas's requirements not being particularly strict.
After the Long Island girl left the studio, Ryan had to stay and learn Jedi with the stunt director Nick Gillard.
Although he starred in two action blockbusters in a row, Ryan didn't need to participate in training camps before filming, the fight in Star Wars was completely different from Gladiator and Lord of the Rings. It was paired with chrome-plated rubber rods, which looked more fancy or flashy.
When he finished training and left, Ryan rejected Ewan McGregor's invitation and drove to the bustling downtown Sydney by George.
"Does she go every day?"
Chapter completed!