Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 8 Then it's up to you to shoot
"Son, if you've been on the set for eight or nine years like me, you know that there are some things you don't need to know too clearly..."

"Um, Mr. Candie. I didn't mean that, I just wanted to..."

"It doesn't matter. In this business, everyone wants to be a professional person. A profession is to take care of one's own work and ignore 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 .

"In the whole set, there is only one person who needs to take care of everyone's affairs, and that is the director. Because the director is responsible for the overall quality of the film, and the behavior of anyone on the set will affect the quality of the finished film."

The director of photography looked at Ronald with a half-smile, "So, if you ask me as a director, I will tell you what I know."

Ronald realized that the director of photography was making fun of him.He thought about it, and asked:

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

"What trouble could it be? Not rock 'n' roll shit. Drunk vandalism, fights, DUIs, drug abuse. The manager of the Ramones has a knack for that sort of thing."

"Alan used to be at Warner Records, and he knew the manager. The Ramones signed to a subsidiary of Warner, and they went to the Roxy Bar to refill. I went home first and didn't know what happened."

"OK, I see." Ronald put away his thoughts of gossip, "So as a director of photography, what do you think of the quality of the shots we took this morning?"

"For a low-budget film, it's well done."

"I found that you always let the camera move, and you rarely put the camera still where to shoot."

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

"You have a bit of talent. The camera is the eyes of the audience. And human eyes hate static images, so every few seconds, you have to find a way to make him move."

"And how did you get to be a DP in the first place, Mr. Candie."

The two started chatting about photography.When not working, the DP can be quite chatty.It turns out that Dean Candy has served as the director of photography for 9 films.Starring in PJ Souls' last movie "Moonlight, Panic", he was also the director of photography.

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"Ring ring ring ring..."

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 magic light time in the morning. Now we need a new director. Mr. Dean Candy, the director of photography, is on my side. beside."

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

"Yes, Mr. Coleman."

"Alan passed out, and Joe took him to the hospital?"

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

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

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

"How much did you take this morning?"

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

"Storyboard? Is there a full storyboard for this movie?"

"Uh...Mr. Coleman, I drew it last night, and I want to learn from it. Joe saw it and said it works, so let me take a picture."

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

"Dxmn it, I don't have a new director on set right now."

"Where is our second group director, Jerry Zucker? Can he come to the scene?"

"I'm afraid not. He asked for leave today to talk to the people from Paramount about his new film."

"Um, can you come to the set? I know you are also a great director. I guess Joe has already sent Alan to the hospital. 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, you will hit the morning rush hour, and you will arrive at the set after 9 o'clock."

Ronald's heart moved, this is an opportunity.I can refer to the images I dreamed of last night and take some more shots.Maybe you can change the signature from crew assistant to director assistant, or even assistant director...

"Excuse me, Mr. Coleman. There are still 11 scenes to be filmed today. Can we rush to shoot some while the sun is not shining?"

There was no word on the phone.

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

Still nothing.

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

"Well, keep talking." Roger Coleman finally replied.

"I can continue to shoot according to the work log before you come to the set. If you don't feel good when you look at the samples tomorrow, then arrange a reshoot. If the effect is good, it means saving money."

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

The microphone was silent for a while, and just when Ronald couldn't help but speak again, a voice came from the other side:
"Did you take all the shots in the morning?"

"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, 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 took advantage of the opportunity to stand up and go to the water dispenser to pick up water, giving his boss Roger and the director of photography a chance to communicate in private.

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

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

After Ronald finished drinking the water in his glass, Dean Candy handed over the receiver again.

"Ronnie, do you know the one main two over the shoulder method?" Roger Coleman's voice came from the receiver.

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

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

Roger Corman cracked the joke.From the voice, the boss is in a good mood.

"Then you will be responsible for the filming before I arrive on 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 shots, and finally, shoot faster."

"Okay, Mr. Coleman. Then I will discuss the filming with Mr. Candy. Before you come, according to the schedule, it is estimated that we can shoot 4-6 scenes."

"Very good. I'll have my assistant, Gail, on set, and when I get to the set, we'll discuss what to do with the rest of the scene. Go on, boy, I know you have talent, and you won't let me down. "

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

It seems that everyone's rumors about the boss being stingy are accurate, as long as you prescribe the right medicine, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Hang up the phone, "Okay, let's go back and continue filming?" Ronald asked.

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

(End of this chapter)