Chapter 782: Chapter 772: First Experience with a Film Crew

"Roar, hum, ha, charge!"

"Splat, ah~~"

Su Qing saw it and followed the group of extras in front of him, falling to the ground. Director Yang even gave him a close-up.

"Cut, that’s a wrap. Take twenty minutes to rest, and get ready for the next scene!"

Director Yang shouted into the intercom.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present, whether actor or extra, got up from the ground, gathered in groups, and found corners to drink water and rest.

Su Qing also got up from the ground, still feeling a bit enthusiastic, and played with the knife in his hand. If he had something like this when he was a kid, everyone would have respectfully called him "Master Qing."

That’s right, Su Qing wanted to experience being an extra. It wasn’t for money, mainly because it was an ancient costume drama.

What man can resist this kind of thing? The reason he hadn’t been an extra in other crews was that those were all modern dramas, which are different from this.

He didn’t have an important role either, not even a chance to face off with the protagonist. The protagonist swings a sword from afar, and he falls down—that’s it. No acting skills required, just emotion.

Basically, just a minor role, so no high demands.

Director Yang Jia agreed to his request without a second thought, not just saving the cost of an extra, but it played right into his interests. More importantly, Su Qing is a huge internet celebrity with considerable influence online. Giving him a close-up shot would be perfect for future promotions.

Simply put, it was a small favor easily done, well worth it.

If possible, Director Yang even considered having Su Qing play the lead role, but that was just wishful thinking. First, Su Qing is an investor and doesn’t have much time. Second, he couldn’t handle the role since he lacks martial arts skills.

Even the lead actor Xie Miao found it hard due to the lack of funds for proper training, having to learn on the spot and practice repeatedly.

At this moment, Su Qing was playing a Death Warrior of the Yuwen Clan. He had to say, wielding the sword, wearing the ancient costume and wig, he felt quite good, though the costume props were of poor quality.

Especially the clothes on him, they looked alright but were actually quite ugly. Even someone as handsome as him couldn’t pull it off.

Of course, it’s understandable. How good can an extra’s costume be? Many people wore different clothes, with just a white garment over it to add a bit of uniformity.

Seeing him stand up, the lead actor Xie Miao and Director Yang both approached him together.

"President Su, are you okay?"

"You worked hard, President Su!"

Su Qing shook his head with a smile, "No problem, I didn’t get hit, and acting is quite fun. Thanks, Director Yang!"

Su Qing was quite happy with the experience.

"No hard work, no hard work, come in and rest for a bit!" Director Yang led him to the director’s room. Inside, Wang Fan laughed, "So, brother, how was your first experience as an extra?"

He had known Su Qing for a while, but it was the first time seeing such a playful side of him.

Since they first met, Su Qing was already a millionaire, very methodical, with a sharp eye for detail. With people like Tang Nan and Shen Yi supporting him, it was easy to overlook his age and assume he was a savvy businessman.

It wasn’t until today that he saw the youthful energy in Su Qing.

So when Su Qing said he wanted to experience being an extra, Wang Fan mentioned it to Director Yang without hesitation, and it was arranged smoothly.

There was no impact on filming, and it satisfied the investor’s little hobby. Everyone was happy.

Su Qing gave a thumbs-up, "Pretty good, haha!"

Watching the crew for half a day, he found their filming progress quite efficient, even if it required many takes. But that’s professionalism for you.

They were even prepping for the Flame Saber scene. Word was it was the only special effect in the film.

Slicing a gourd, unleashing a fire blast; as for the flames on the blade, that’s no special effect—just using some fuel could pull it off.

Initially, Director Yang wanted to casually use stock footage for the final Loulan Slash effect, known as five-cent effects. But Su Qing added two million, allowing for decent effects—still not top-tier but better than doing it themselves.

"Of course. Look, Director Yang even gave you a close-up," Wang Fan said, pulling him to watch the footage.

Indeed, Su Qing saw a shot of himself turning and falling, a direct face shot. Though only one or two seconds long and not particularly flattering, it excited him.

He even thought he looked quite handsome, appreciating Director Yang more. When the film releases, he can say he’s been in a film.

Considering he fully invested in it, he could round it up to say, "I made this film, no problem."

Thinking of this, Su Qing even wanted to do another take, maybe adding a touch of blood for realism.

But he quickly let go of the idea—he wasn’t a professional. On set, he had to follow the director’s guidance. Randomly adding scenes might degrade the film’s quality.

"Director Yang, could you clip that bit out for me? For promotion, I can say I participated, haha!" Su Qing grinned from ear to ear.

Director Yang had no issue with this minor request. He was thinking of how to bring it up with Su Qing, but he mentioned it himself.

Quickly, twenty minutes passed. After a brief rest, Director Yang rallied the staff to prepare for the next shoot.

After all, with tight schedules and limited funds, they had to rush production.

Finishing a day early saves a day’s money. Time is money, vividly illustrated here.

The most famous person here was lead actor Xie Miao, not quite famous these past two years. The rest were newcomers without star airs, doing as told, maintaining harmony.

For upcoming shoots, Su Qing wouldn’t be participating, just seeking a small experience, not intending to debut.

Wang Fan started contacting buddies in Hengdian. They’d gather that night and introduce some people to him, offering some advice.

That afternoon, Wang Fan led him around Hengdian Film Base, passing set after set, quite spectacular.

Some large crews had so many extras, including multiple big stars. Compared to them, the "Invisible" crew was tiny.

"Boom boom!"

As they strolled, two explosions sounded, startling Su Qing, who feared gas tanks had burst.

The next second, he heard something else.

"Charge, hell yeah, f***!"

"Hahaha, f***, hahah, f*** yeah!"

Su Qing then saw a shocking scene: a large group of young people dressed as soldiers charging through smoke and fire, laughing and yelling swear words.

On a distant hill, a middle-aged man in a hat sat on the ground, clutching his chest, looking constipated, a bit of "disappointed in you" expression.

"Brother, what’s that?" Su Qing pointed to the distant crowd.

Wang Fan casually glanced over, saying:

"Oh, them? They’re from an anti-Japanese drama. Impressive, right? I heard those extras are all college students. Interested? Don’t worry, I’ve got connections!"

Su Qing: →_→

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