American Fame and Fortune

Chapter 68 Special Action Scene Design

As time went by, more cast and crew members joined in the preliminary preparations. While Martin was rehearsing the dance, he was also following the action guide to practice vampire zombie attacks.

Of course not the slow-to-death zombies in the Resident Evil and Living Dead series, but something closer to vampires.

 The excellence of the script is the life-and-death battle between the male and female protagonists.

The heroine also had to join the training, and Catherine, Martin's old acquaintance and Ma Zhenxi's rival, got the role.

In terms of body and appearance alone, Catherine has absolutely nothing to say. This is also the key to her standing out from the many candidates.

Benjamin personally sent her to the set and specifically told Martin: "She has never done this kind of action scenes. Please take more care of her."

  Martin understood: "Catherine and I are old friends."

In front of many people on the set, Catherine held Benjamin's arm tightly: "Martin and I work together tacitly."

 The heroine has a close relationship with the director, maybe it’s a negative relationship.

 It is a responsible thing to do on a film and television crew to show your relationship right from the beginning.

The prop master came over at this time and asked the hero and heroine to try out the props.

 Martin entered the warehouse next to the temporary studio and saw claws that looked like Wolverine’s at first sight. They were just the right size after putting them on.

Action director Morris said: "In all the action scenes, you only wear a pair of shorts and fight with your claws and teeth to deal with prey, specifically biting the chest and neck."

In addition to the leading actor, Martin is also a part-time production manager. He has the right to speak: "Isn't it bad to start like this? Add some **** scenes to the action scenes? Like my character, pull off the top and expose the muscles."

 He was a martial artist in his previous life, and he put on a cool pose: "I take off the opponent's clothes with my claws, and until the end, only the clothes on both sides are left that can maintain the R rating."

Director Benjamin followed and said, "Martin, you captured the essence of B-movies!"

Martin won’t take the director’s job: “It’s just an idea, Ben, and you have the final say whether it’s suitable or not.”

"You are the production manager. If you have any ideas, just say it." Benjamin knew very well that his weight in this crew was almost the same as Martin's: "What's the most attractive thing about a B-level movie when it enters a theater? The vulgar jokes and the blood splashed on it. , Exploding Hormones, as long as these three things are done well, the film will definitely sell.”

 Catherine was very self-conscious: "I want it all?"

"No, dear." Benjamin said simply: "We are filming an R-rated film, not a 17-year-old film."

Morris is Benjamin's man. Seeing that he was slightly weak against Martin, he adjusted his position and mentality: "What I am good at is directing male and female action scenes. For example, the scene where you are lying on the ground was designed by me."

Martin has a higher position in the crew than Morris, but he is very particular about getting along with people: "Man, I finally found the culprit. Do you know what my friends around me say about me? They all say that I am the most miserable corpse in history. "

Morris couldn't help laughing: "I'm honored!"

 “Say what you think, Martin.” In the end, it was Benjamin who had the final say whether to use it or not.

Martin does have some ideas: "In the action scene where the male protagonist Matthew kills the heroine's sister Maria, would it be too monotonous to simply **** blood? Let's make this scene more gorgeous?"

This is also for his own sake, after all, it is the hero's play: "Death is still placed on the stage, dying in the hero's dance, this is what I think. There is an iron chain hanging from the stage, and the hero grabs the chain, He danced and fought with Maria in the air, and in the crazy machine gun dance, the hero sucked Maria's blood."

Benjamin imagined for a moment, and a corresponding picture immediately appeared in his mind. The dance reached its climax, and the male protagonist pulled Maria around to spin and fly above the entire ballroom, fighting madly...

In Martin’s eyes, what’s the point of B-movies if they’re not exaggerated?

Benjamin came to his senses and said to his assistant: "Notify the producer Dave and call the heads of the casting, modeling, dance, props and photography departments to have a meeting, immediately! Immediately!"

 The assistant director quickly went to make a phone call. Benjamin couldn't help but said: "Martin, I was absolutely right about you! You are a genius!" He sincerely admired him: "I can only design a horse vibration, but you can even think of an air vibration!"

Martin said it honestly: "It looks like it's on videotape."

Benjamin thought he was being modest and said: "This scene will definitely be violent! I have prepared a comparable opponent for you. Do you know who it is?"

 Martin said seriously: "Of course it's Julia Roberts, the biggest star in Georgia."

 Benjamin looked constipated.

Martin added: "Is it Holly Hunter? Although she is a little older, she is still an Oscar-winning actress, and I can accept it."

“I can’t even pay their wages by selling my butt.” Benjamin almost spit out blood, and suddenly looked at Martin and grinned: “My old classmate helped me and invited Jenna Jameson!”

 Martin asked: “Are you kidding?”

Benjamin said: "I heard that Jenna can star in a theater movie as a friend, and the salary is only US$5,000."

This is a cheesy B-level movie. The level is already below the floor. The Queen of the Sacred Valley will not make it any lower. It also has gimmicks.

 It didn’t take long before all the heads of departments, including producer Dave, rushed over.

 Benjamin had the final say when it came to filming and he chaired the meetings.

 Martin drew the scene just described on the whiteboard.

Director of photography Jackson added: “This scene will only be shocking enough if the audience is full and under everyone’s gaze.”

Casting director Andrew responded: "I discussed with the club and they issued an announcement. Many old customers volunteered to serve as audience backgrounds for free."

 There was something he didn't say. There would be an entrance fee to the House of Beasts.

Benjamin has gained something and is in a good mood: "Anyone who has ideas for scene design and action scenes can put forward their ideas."

Action director Morris was inspired by Martin and suddenly had an inspiration: "I think the final battle between the male and female protagonists can be divided into two parts. The male protagonist is very powerful. It is almost impossible for a mortal female hunter to defeat him. Do you think this will work? The hero's strongest point is also his weakest point. If the heroine controls his strength, his strength will be greatly reduced..."

Producer Dave understood what he meant and made an important point: "For a film to be screened in theaters, it must obtain R-level certification, but we do not have the distribution capabilities. The first thing we need to do is that the content can attract film buyers. How can the MPAA give the film Grading is a matter after they buy it.”

Martin racked his brains to recall and think: "The first part was a battle between the male and female protagonists. The heroine defeated the male protagonist, and the male protagonist was weakened for a certain period of time, and then the heroine took the opportunity to kill him?"

Morris nodded: "That's what I mean."

Martin said: "How about giving sisters Maria and Anna a special talent? For example, they can absorb abilities, but there is a flaw. If she reaches the top first, she will be drained of the essence by her opponent."

 Benjamin thought about it: "It's a bit interesting."

He said: "Let's change the previous scene of flying in the air. Maria was not sucked to death by Matthew. She had the same talent as the heroine and lost to Matthew in the battle."

The meeting lasted until evening. After Benjamin returned, he led his assistants to design new scenes for several scenes overnight.

 (End of this chapter)