Legendary Hollywood Director

The makeup is done, and the face is oily. This is to simulate the makeup of the character Paul who wakes up after being kidnapped with a little sweat on his face, not really sweating on his face. The reality, after all, is completely different from the needs of cinematography.

Heath Ledger sat quietly beside the crew, alone, holding the scripted scene to be shot next.

He is not an actor who can quickly bring into the character's emotions, he knows what he needs and how to make up for it.

In order to play Paul well, he did his homework.

Write character biographies, design characters' living habits, and small actions.

The script is full of comments he made.

Even in order to seek that feeling in the dark, he endured all the discomfort in his body and suffered in the bathroom all night until it was dawn, and he could no longer simulate the scene.

Although he is not the crazy clown of later generations at this moment, he is willing to endure hardships, be careful, and ponder the meaning of every emotional change.

He was experiential school, so when he came out of the bathroom overnight, he grabbed that feeling. That suffocating oppression.

Heath Ledger slowly closed his eyes and emptied his mind to meet the fear in the dark...

Lyman, are you ready? Ryan on the side looked at Lyman sitting behind the director's camera and asked casually.

Is it all set up as required?

Well. Ryan, who is the set manager and the set recorder, is in charge of the entire operation of the crew. In this regard, he has a great say.

Wait 3 minutes and start.

......

Three minutes passed in a flash.

With a wave of Lehman's hand, Ryan took the slate to officially play the board, --

In the coffin glowing with fire, the surroundings were quiet.

Videographer Cullen Man-Subbot was sprawled on the sand, shoulders against the camera, for a close-up shot of the outside perspective.

Another camera fixed to Heath Ledger's waist captured a close-up of his face.

Under the shroud of orange light, a man in a light green short-sleeved long shirt was disgraced and embarrassed.

The camera lens is shooting his eyes, close-up.

Under the panic, revealing thoughts and memories.

He's just an ordinary land contractor who also works part-time as a transporter. In order to make more money, he went to Afghanistan, where supplies are in short supply and it is easy to make big money.

But now why he appeared here, such an unclear environment.

Slowly, Paul pieced together the clues he knew, and he became more and more disturbed and panicked.

Anyone trapped in such a maddeningly cramped space without knowing why, does so, not to mention that the phone has only a little weak signal and is running low on battery.

He has to figure something out!

In the shot, Heath Ledger begins to slam the inner wall with his hands vigorously, even hitting the top with his head to make a sound.

Obviously hit!

His forehead was a little blue, and the instant pain made him lie flat in the coffin, breathing heavily.

Thomas was lying on the other end of the sand, holding a long pole with recording equipment hanging from it. He could hear the sound just now, and he also secretly admired this ruthless man. He really didn't take his own body seriously. It was obvious that he only needed a light bump to perform that kind of feeling. Strive for truth.

So even though his posture was particularly strenuous, it made him uncomfortable, and even his hands were numb, he did not shake the front-end recording equipment to avoid the sound effect being imperfect.

Sweat dripped down drop by drop, and the whole body was sticky, but he didn't dare to move.

He is just an intern, and he has to intervene in all the dirty work, in order to be his cameraman well. He really wants to be able to control a camera like the cameraman Cronman Subbot on the set.

That's what he's been longing for all these years.

At noon, the sun outside was still violently casting flame magic, and everyone around could see Thomas' blushing face and clenching his teeth, but his body remained motionless.

Lyman noticed too, but he didn't say anything. Everyone in the crew is enduring torment, just to shoot every scene well, if they shout stop, so many people are braving the heat wave, and all their work will fall short. So he turned his head hard and didn't look at it, and concentrated on his directing work.

Funds are limited, and the shooting environment is not good.

Under the camera, Paul stood up halfway again, and the lighter in his hand released light steadily...

Crack! It sounded like the sound of nature, Thomas could finally move his stiff body, but he still remembered to handle the radio equipment securely.

Ryan glanced at Lyman and was sure there was nothing wrong with the shot, so he hurried to the coffin prop and helped actor Heath Ledgerto up.

The makeup artist Katie next to her also took out the dry towel and mineral water prepared in advance and sent it to her.

If the crew members are enduring high temperatures, Heath Ledger's environment is undoubtedly worse.

In order to create an underground dark atmosphere, in addition to the dark holes left for breathing in his coffin, the long wooden box outside had to be solidly closed to block the light.

So in such a short time, his body was soaked with sweat, and his face seemed a little better because of the treatment, but it was also extremely unbearable.

Think about it, in a closed space without sunlight, the outside temperature is still very high, plus the physical strength used to knock the coffin. As soon as Heath Ledger came out, he quickly took Katie's mineral water and drank more than half of it.

Wipe it. He handed the towel in his hand to Heath Ledger, and makeup artist Katie continued: In the next scene, you will make a blood stain on your forehead, and then you will use a tighter material to stick to your forehead. There, to prevent sweat from washing away the fake wound, you have to pay more attention and don't touch it with your hands.

Well, I see. Heath Ledger, who was silently wiping his sweat, responded.

In order to better reflect the anxiety and madness of the protagonist Paul being trapped underground, and to present better visual effects, the impact of Heath Ledger just now was not enough, at least he had to bleed. Of course, this part is left to the makeup artist. It can be done. If you really want to bleed, you may have to take it to the hospital. Maybe it's a concussion.

Director, is the camera okay? Thomas wanted to come over and know the fruits of his labor after he put the radio equipment away.

Very good, the effect is very good. Lyman smiled and gave a thumbs up.

Phew, that's good. Thomas' tone was hopeful. He had been working really hard just now, and he was eager that the fruits of his labor would not be in vain.

Can I see that shot just now?

certainly.

While Thomas was watching the shot, Ryan ran over, It's noon, let's shoot after dinner.

Okay. Lehman was very satisfied after gaining so much in one morning.

Can't you get fat in one bite? Take your time.

After Ryan informed the crew, everyone sorted out the filming equipment and props, locked the warehouse door, and went out for lunch.

Working on an empty stomach will definitely affect the progress of the shooting, so don't worry about it at this time.

Lunch was eaten at a small restaurant nearby. Ryan had already communicated with the owner of the restaurant. After going there, they were also prepared.

The shooting budget is not large, and if you save some money, then the meal will naturally not be luxurious.

However, it is enough to eat in the end.

A generous portion of toast, jam and butter are also provided; there is also a chocolate bread similar to a doughnut, and the store also prepares a lot.

Nine people each got a large plate, which is definitely enough to eat.

As for the common meat and vegetable salad, I didn't dare to eat it because I wanted to save money. It would cost too much for nine people to eat it.

But no one complained. After today's filming, they all knew the actual situation of the crew, and they would definitely not be able to get rich there.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be shot in a broken warehouse, at least it's a studio shot? The scene design and environment there are much better than those in the open air.

Are you still used to eating? Sitting at a small table, Lyman said while eating with Heath Ledger, who was also enjoying the lunch bread series, No way, the budget is tight, and the conditions are not very good.

Heath Ledger looked at the large pieces of toast on the plate, without looking up, It's enough to have enough to eat, my life in Australia was not as good as this.

Aren't you American? Lyman was shocked.

No, I was born in Australia. Later, in order to be a better actor, I went to the United States to seek development opportunities. There are many opportunities there, much better than my hometown.

Oh, so that's how it is. Lyman really didn't know this. The resume he gave was also marked with the Screen Actors Guild, and he thought he was born and raised in the United States.

Then why did you come to France? I mean, the distance between France and the United States is still quite far. How could you think of running here to participate in our film project.

Heath Ledger's lips had a wry smile, A young actor like me, in the United States, there are not 100,000 or 80,000, you know, before I received your film project, I had several Yue has no definite job to do. I like acting, so I saw this message at the union that day, and I came here with the idea of ​​taking a chance.

Lehman was even more surprised after hearing this. Can such a talented and hard-working actor not be able to get a role? The competition in Hollywood is so intense?

I think you are very good, and you will definitely succeed in the future.

I hope so.

His confidence was not as good as what an outsider like Lehmann thought of him.

The two gradually became silent, only occasionally chatting a few polite words.

Speaking of appreciation, Ryman naturally feels this way, but he doesn't know where his own prospects are now, let alone making any promises, that is irresponsible. He just silently recorded this person in his heart - Heath Ledger.