China News Service, Beijing, August 30th (Reporter Shangguan Yun) Among the film and television dramas "out of the circle" in August, "Ice Rain and Fire" has gained a lot of attention.
The story line of this drama is very clear. It tells the story of the lone hero Wu Zhenfeng (played by Chen Xiao) and the anti-drug policeman Chen Yu (played by Wang Yibo) and their teammates working together to eventually wipe out the drug dealers.
The director of the play, Fu Dongyu, has directed many film and television dramas such as "Icebreaker". For him, "Ice, Rain and Fire" can be regarded as another challenge and attempt.
In an exclusive interview with a reporter from Chinanews.com, Fu Dongyu shared many behind-the-scenes shooting stories.
Creation comes from life
Fu Dongyu said that in the early stage of the creation of "Frozen, Rain and Fire", more than a month's life visits were very helpful to the project, "The kind of drama that comes from real life and real characters is far higher than the screenwriting skills, and it is impossible to work behind closed doors. "
"This drama has also received great support from the producer. We will not miss any scene, any scene, except for 4 scenes in more than 300 scenes, all of which are real scenes." Fu Dongyu say.
Creation must come from life, so that it will appear full and true.
"The drug cases in "Ice Rain and Fire" have prototypes, including the setting of the characters and the identity of the drug dealers. I can say responsibly that more than 90% of them are from real cases." He said.
Criminal investigation dramas often have certain levels and standards in terms of suspense and brain-burning.
"For example, who is the bad guy in the play? Where does the rhubarb capsule come from? In terms of this structure, it is necessary to fight with the audience. If the content, format, and story rhythm do not satisfy the audience's basic judgment of such subjects, They may give up the drama." Fu Dongyu analyzed.
Audience opinion matters
Starting from the script creation, the director team carefully considered each shooting link, focusing on strengthening the suspense and reversal of the plot, making the story logic more meticulous and the characters fuller, and striving to allow the audience to follow the drama for the fate and emotion of the characters. move.
"Ice Rain and Fire" has indeed attracted a lot of audiences to follow the drama. Some people think that the rhythm of this drama is tight and the fighting scenes are very good; some people say that the actors' acting skills are online, and "all members are in a hurry."
Regarding the audience's evaluation, Fu Dongyu feels that the audience's feelings are the life-like experiences that the works need most, and they can always give perspectives that the creators can't think of. "The audience's opinions are very important. I will judge myself and reflect."
Director Fu Dongyu's work photo.
Photo courtesy of the drama
He has always believed that creators and audiences are mutually exporting, "We present works to the audience, and the audience gives feedback. This should be a virtuous circle. Only by keeping listening can we ensure that the creation is steady, not erratic, and follows closely. Times."
The excerpt from the interview is as follows:
Chinanews.com: Many fighting scenes in the play are very exciting. For example, Wu Zhenfeng fights five against one another, and Chen Yu "investigates in disguise". Can you share the behind-the-scenes story?
Fu Dongyu: The
fighting scenes are very hard. For example, the chasing, rolling, and falling into the water at the beginning of the rainforest are all done by Chen Xiao and Wang Yibo themselves.
Before the filming, Wang Yibo injured his foot, but when he arrived at the scene, he said there was no problem.
It was pouring rain. According to common sense, the actors should be wrapped in plastic wrap to keep their body temperature, but Wang Yibo should not.
I said why don't you wrap it?
Wang Yibo said that he was afraid that it would affect his movements, and he was worried that the range of movements after wrapping the plastic wrap would be wrong.
Then the two of them started to shoot like this. At 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, because of the heavy rain and the cold in the mountains, they were shivering from the cold.
The scene of chasing in the rainforest until falling into the water was filmed for three days and three overnights.
Wu Zhenfeng's action scene of one versus five is a coherent long shot.
That was the first shot of Chen Xiao's first day of filming. He had been filming for a whole day and was already exhausted.
At that time, he needed to lose weight for the role, and when he filmed such an intense action scene, he directly collapsed.
So I said that's it, but Chen Xiao asked to do it again tomorrow, this is the request of the actor himself.
"Ice Rain and Fire" stills.
Photo courtesy of the drama
Are action scenes hard?
Too bitter.
There is bound to be danger, but the actor must ask himself to do it, so that it will make people feel real.
From the perspective of actors' efforts, we should encourage them.
Chinanews.com: How do you evaluate Wang Yibo's acting skills in "Ice Rain and Fire"? Can you explain with specific examples?
Fu Dongyu:
What is the most valuable thing in an actor, and what is a good actor?
When it comes to acting, I think that performance cannot be discussed in terms of skills. Performance is about surrendering emotions and souls. This is valuable.
What kind of actor is talented?
My judging criteria are two points. The first point is comprehension and belief. If you believe this thing like a child, then it will be true. He has achieved this.
The second is expressiveness. It has its own unique expression for this role: if others play it again, it may not be such an expression. This is called a characteristic.
Wang Yibo also has his unique way of expressing himself.
Regarding Yibo's performance, let me give an example.
Yibo's birthday was in the group, and he was going to film a scene that day, and he needed to cry when he was on the phone.
I suggested a different scene, he said let's do it, director, I'm ready.
That scene took more than 6 minutes, and when I said stop, he was still in the mood.
At the moment when young actors start, whether they are fully committed, whether they give the most rigorous work and creative attitude, this is the most important.
In terms of expression, he expresses his understanding of life, life and the world in his own way.
It must be admitted that at the age of 22, he really cannot have the life experience and life experience of 40 years old.
Look at young actors with a developmental and caring eye.
Chinanews.com: As a director, what principles do you uphold when filming?
Fu Dongyu:
Focus on the freshness of each character, whether it is a positive role or a negative role, whether it can make people emotional, whether it can make the audience fall in love with this drama through emotional transmission, this is my purpose.
Director Fu Dongyu's work photo.
Photo courtesy of the drama
At this point, I have put more thought into the creation of characters. Compared with previous episodes, "Ice Rain and Fire" may have put more effort into it, and it is still telling people's stories.
From a creative point of view, I tend to focus more on people's emotions.
I hope to dig out the little bit of light and kindness that human nature adheres to in a bad state. This is a particularly beautiful point.
Chinanews.com: What is your next creative direction? How can we make a sincere and good drama?
Fu Dongyu:
Among the many shooting subjects, I prefer to delve into the expression of type.
For example, in criminal investigation dramas, audiences have expectations for such themes, hope for suspense, hope for good-looking action dramas, and there should be a give-and-take that pushes people to a desperate situation. All these things must be present.
At the same time, as far as shooting is concerned, camera movement, color tone and even music and editing should be closer to the genre, so that the audience feels brought in and moved.
At this point, we must respect some typological laws, which are basic skills.
(China-Singapore Entertainment)