NOVEL NEXT Exploiting Hollywood 1980.
Chapter 93 The Director's New Toy
Chapter 93 The Director's New Toy
After Barry Miller suffered a double whammy, Ronald told producers about the skirmish.
Producer David knew that the director had disclosed his relationship with Maureen Tiffey, so he arranged for Ronald to continue to keep a close eye on Barry Miller to observe whether he behaved abnormally after being hit.
Fights caused by the jealousy of the crew are not uncommon in Hollywood.But Ronald didn't think that Barry had the guts to compete with the director. After Allen made his relationship known, he obediently admitted.
After that, Barry Miller became cooperative, and the progress of filming moved forward very quickly.
Although most of the scenes that are famous all over the world are indoor scenes, several leading actors in the acting department have some outdoor scenes.It mainly shows the daily life of the three protagonists of the acting department.
This morning is an outdoor play, the scene is very simple:
Doris, who is Jewish, and Montgomery, a gay man, are good friends. They practice acting on the streets of Manhattan.Doris, dressed as a blind person, held Montgomery's hand as the two chatted and walked towards the camera.
The passers-by did not realize that Doris holding the cane was a fake blind person. The last passerby was even convinced by Doris' acting skills that she thought she was really blind. in the cup.
Producer David Da Silva applied for permission to shoot the relevant streets, a total of 2 hours.The police helped seal off both ends of the street, and director of photography Michael Seresin directed his assistants to line up the tracks.
As the two actors walk toward the camera, the camera pulls back, creating the impression that the camera is following the actors.
“You should have waited for your new toy to arrive before doing this shot, Alan,” says DP Michael Seresin.
"That way we could shoot the rhythm of the Saturday Night Fever opening scene."
Ronald had seen "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta's opening, walking the streets of Brooklyn to the disco beat of the Bee Gees.
The camera closely followed his shoes, as if someone had carried a camera over their shoulders to keep up with the rhythm of Travolta's walk.
It was not uncommon to watch movies as an audience at the beginning.After mixing with the crew for a long time, I knew that this set of shots was extremely difficult.
Carrying the camera on the shoulder can easily cause lens shake.Slow follow-up to keep the picture from shaking already requires amazing arm strength, and photographers who can do it can charge a high price.
To follow the steps without shaking the camera, Ronald couldn't figure out how to shoot it.Now listening to the director of photography means that there is a special equipment to shoot this kind of shot.
"This toy is only for rent and not for sale. Now only the inventor can operate it. Stan has used him for several months, and finally it's my turn. He will come to New York tomorrow."
"Oh? Kubrick is really a tech maniac. He used so many new technologies in the new movie The Shining?"
"You know he, our fellow Englishman, likes new toys best."
"How long can we use that toy?" the DP asked.
"It's only rented for one day, and you'll see it when the time comes."
……
"Attention all departments, the actual filming will be done next." The first assistant director held the electric speaker and began to call all the group performers to take their positions.
Although it is an ordinary street scene, all pedestrians are extras.America is a society ruled by law, and it is possible to get a reputation lawsuit if the face of a passer-by is photographed in a movie without permission.
Besides, the crew does not lack this money.
The working girl enters the picture from the left...the man in the peaked cap from the right...the girl with the braids bumps into Montgomery...the lady who gives the change three, two, one...
"Clangling..." The coin fell into the stainless steel cup.
"Cut! Very good."
……
Garrett Brown is a tall man holding a stick with a camera above it and a rectangular iron block for balance under it.
"Is this the same device that filmed Stallone climbing the stairs in 'Rocky'?" asked Alan Parker.
"No, that's the first-generation device. This is my latest and improved second-generation Steadicam." Garrett Brown clapped the device in his hand.
The meaning of Steadicam is camera stabilizer.He can use a damper to buffer the shock caused by the photographer's strenuous running and turn it into a slow motion, so that the picture captured by the lens is gentle and clear.
Like now they're going to shoot the shot of Doris and Ralph Garcia going down the stairs from the subway entrance and then walking up the subway car.
The cameraman can follow the shot all the way with the Steadicam, and the pictures taken are clear and shake-free. Since the scene of Stallone climbing the Philadelphia Monument in "Rocky" shocked the industry, many directors want to include a part in their own movies.
In order to ensure that there would be no crowds during the filming, the producer went to the New York subway department and determined a station with no shuttle bus at night, and opened an extra subway train just for filming.
After the end of the subway business, the subway will run an additional class, and there will only be one class.
This only gives the crew a chance to shoot, no matter how good the acting and photography are, it's only for a while,
This site has two tiers of steps that are relatively high.Garrett Brown practiced twice and was ready to shoot.Lighting, actors, and photography all strive to be well prepared and succeed the first time.
Maureen Tiffey, and Barry Miller, the two descended from the subway entrance.Garrett Brown, holding a Steadicam, stepped back down the steps while shooting at the two actors.
The two play a couple, talking about Ralph Garcia's stand-up comedy success along the way.
After descending two flights of stairs, the two stood in the waiting place of the subway.Garrett Brown filmed from the front at the beginning, and turned to the back of the two without any obvious shaking.
"Woooooooo..."
The last additional subway came roaring.
The wind blew up Maureen Tiffy's hair with a whistling blow.The two said goodbye with a smile. Doris entered the subway, the door was closed, and the two were still talking about their yearning for the future through the door of the subway car, the American dream that belonged only to them.
"Cut!" Alan Parker and Garrett Brown, who operated the camera stabilizer, confirmed the footage and announced the success of the shot.
Ronald looked at this magical toy and wanted to play with it a few times.
Gartley Brown saw what he was thinking, and took out a business card and handed it to him. "If you need other crews in the future, you can contact me."
"Whether it is handheld, mounted on a car, or aerial photography, my camera stabilizer can allow you to arrange the desired picture."
"He's such a curious, energetic guy, isn't he? Allen," Maureen Tiffey said.
"Yes, very energetic," Alan Parker narrowed his eyes. "Perhaps the curiosity is too strong."
(End of this chapter)
After Barry Miller suffered a double whammy, Ronald told producers about the skirmish.
Producer David knew that the director had disclosed his relationship with Maureen Tiffey, so he arranged for Ronald to continue to keep a close eye on Barry Miller to observe whether he behaved abnormally after being hit.
Fights caused by the jealousy of the crew are not uncommon in Hollywood.But Ronald didn't think that Barry had the guts to compete with the director. After Allen made his relationship known, he obediently admitted.
After that, Barry Miller became cooperative, and the progress of filming moved forward very quickly.
Although most of the scenes that are famous all over the world are indoor scenes, several leading actors in the acting department have some outdoor scenes.It mainly shows the daily life of the three protagonists of the acting department.
This morning is an outdoor play, the scene is very simple:
Doris, who is Jewish, and Montgomery, a gay man, are good friends. They practice acting on the streets of Manhattan.Doris, dressed as a blind person, held Montgomery's hand as the two chatted and walked towards the camera.
The passers-by did not realize that Doris holding the cane was a fake blind person. The last passerby was even convinced by Doris' acting skills that she thought she was really blind. in the cup.
Producer David Da Silva applied for permission to shoot the relevant streets, a total of 2 hours.The police helped seal off both ends of the street, and director of photography Michael Seresin directed his assistants to line up the tracks.
As the two actors walk toward the camera, the camera pulls back, creating the impression that the camera is following the actors.
“You should have waited for your new toy to arrive before doing this shot, Alan,” says DP Michael Seresin.
"That way we could shoot the rhythm of the Saturday Night Fever opening scene."
Ronald had seen "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta's opening, walking the streets of Brooklyn to the disco beat of the Bee Gees.
The camera closely followed his shoes, as if someone had carried a camera over their shoulders to keep up with the rhythm of Travolta's walk.
It was not uncommon to watch movies as an audience at the beginning.After mixing with the crew for a long time, I knew that this set of shots was extremely difficult.
Carrying the camera on the shoulder can easily cause lens shake.Slow follow-up to keep the picture from shaking already requires amazing arm strength, and photographers who can do it can charge a high price.
To follow the steps without shaking the camera, Ronald couldn't figure out how to shoot it.Now listening to the director of photography means that there is a special equipment to shoot this kind of shot.
"This toy is only for rent and not for sale. Now only the inventor can operate it. Stan has used him for several months, and finally it's my turn. He will come to New York tomorrow."
"Oh? Kubrick is really a tech maniac. He used so many new technologies in the new movie The Shining?"
"You know he, our fellow Englishman, likes new toys best."
"How long can we use that toy?" the DP asked.
"It's only rented for one day, and you'll see it when the time comes."
……
"Attention all departments, the actual filming will be done next." The first assistant director held the electric speaker and began to call all the group performers to take their positions.
Although it is an ordinary street scene, all pedestrians are extras.America is a society ruled by law, and it is possible to get a reputation lawsuit if the face of a passer-by is photographed in a movie without permission.
Besides, the crew does not lack this money.
The working girl enters the picture from the left...the man in the peaked cap from the right...the girl with the braids bumps into Montgomery...the lady who gives the change three, two, one...
"Clangling..." The coin fell into the stainless steel cup.
"Cut! Very good."
……
Garrett Brown is a tall man holding a stick with a camera above it and a rectangular iron block for balance under it.
"Is this the same device that filmed Stallone climbing the stairs in 'Rocky'?" asked Alan Parker.
"No, that's the first-generation device. This is my latest and improved second-generation Steadicam." Garrett Brown clapped the device in his hand.
The meaning of Steadicam is camera stabilizer.He can use a damper to buffer the shock caused by the photographer's strenuous running and turn it into a slow motion, so that the picture captured by the lens is gentle and clear.
Like now they're going to shoot the shot of Doris and Ralph Garcia going down the stairs from the subway entrance and then walking up the subway car.
The cameraman can follow the shot all the way with the Steadicam, and the pictures taken are clear and shake-free. Since the scene of Stallone climbing the Philadelphia Monument in "Rocky" shocked the industry, many directors want to include a part in their own movies.
In order to ensure that there would be no crowds during the filming, the producer went to the New York subway department and determined a station with no shuttle bus at night, and opened an extra subway train just for filming.
After the end of the subway business, the subway will run an additional class, and there will only be one class.
This only gives the crew a chance to shoot, no matter how good the acting and photography are, it's only for a while,
This site has two tiers of steps that are relatively high.Garrett Brown practiced twice and was ready to shoot.Lighting, actors, and photography all strive to be well prepared and succeed the first time.
Maureen Tiffey, and Barry Miller, the two descended from the subway entrance.Garrett Brown, holding a Steadicam, stepped back down the steps while shooting at the two actors.
The two play a couple, talking about Ralph Garcia's stand-up comedy success along the way.
After descending two flights of stairs, the two stood in the waiting place of the subway.Garrett Brown filmed from the front at the beginning, and turned to the back of the two without any obvious shaking.
"Woooooooo..."
The last additional subway came roaring.
The wind blew up Maureen Tiffy's hair with a whistling blow.The two said goodbye with a smile. Doris entered the subway, the door was closed, and the two were still talking about their yearning for the future through the door of the subway car, the American dream that belonged only to them.
"Cut!" Alan Parker and Garrett Brown, who operated the camera stabilizer, confirmed the footage and announced the success of the shot.
Ronald looked at this magical toy and wanted to play with it a few times.
Gartley Brown saw what he was thinking, and took out a business card and handed it to him. "If you need other crews in the future, you can contact me."
"Whether it is handheld, mounted on a car, or aerial photography, my camera stabilizer can allow you to arrange the desired picture."
"He's such a curious, energetic guy, isn't he? Allen," Maureen Tiffey said.
"Yes, very energetic," Alan Parker narrowed his eyes. "Perhaps the curiosity is too strong."
(End of this chapter)
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