novellhall Chapter 112 Experience Boost [3000]
Chapter 112 Experience Boost [3000]
Chapter 113 Experience Boost [3000]
In the subsequent preparations, Chen Xun became increasingly professional and dedicated.
During script readings, he not only thoroughly studied his own parts, but also offered personal suggestions on the lines spoken by Keira Knightley and Gina Carano.
Especially the parts involving character interactions and emotional logic.
As the scriptwriter, he has more authority to speak on these matters!
His suggestions were often based on the character's own motivations rather than trying to steal the spotlight, which made them more acceptable to both actresses and the screenwriter.
As the actors in the crew got to know each other better, the preparations before filming were successfully completed.
After a friendly exchange, Gina Carano's favorability rating increased to 55, and Keira Knightley's favorability rating increased to 58!
During this process, Chen Xun picked up attribute orbs like crazy!
Being the protagonist and participating in a script he created gave Chen Xun a completely different feeling.
Especially with such a big-budget superhero movie, and the addition of Keira Knightley!
The quality of the attribute ball has increased dramatically!
[Rhythm and rhythm of the dialogue +7]
[Ability to convey action intent +6]
[Spatial awareness +5]
It's mostly purple attribute balls, with the occasional golden attribute ball appearing!
Chen Xun's experience points on his attribute panel skyrocketed!
[Acting Skills Attribute Panel]
Dialogue: Lv3 (98/600)
Limbs: Lv3 (130/600)
Emoticon: Lv3 (75/600)
Eyes: Lv3 (168/600)
Mood: Lv3 (103/600)
Tempo: Lv3 (105/600)
Aura: Lv3 (118/600)
The initial filming of "Green Lantern" focused primarily on the training base scenes on Oa.
This means a lot of green screen performances and a lot of action scenes.
The scenes between Chen Xun and Gina are of utmost importance.
One is a programmer who has just gained power and is struggling clumsily.
One is a former special forces instructor with a tough style who believes in practical combat.
In the script, Chen Xun suffers greatly under Gina's command, being tormented by various throws, locks, and tactical maneuvers to the point of questioning his existence.
But it was precisely this almost brutal training that brought out his potential and unique coping mechanisms.
The action choreography team designed a series of fighting moves that were both visually appealing and character-driven.
Gina's part should be natural, sharp, and full of real combat feel, while Chen Xun's part should highlight his clumsiness, his occasional flashes of inspiration and strange dodges, and his tenacity in gritting his teeth and enduring.
First day of filming: action rehearsal.
Gina Carano, dressed in her training uniform and with her hair tied in a neat ponytail, stood there like a drawn military knife, exuding a powerful aura.
Chen Xun also changed into his combat suit.
"Okay, Chen, let's go through the basic routines first!"
The action director stood beside her: "Gina will do a standard grappling move. You try to block with your arm, but she's too strong, you'll lose your balance, and then she'll follow up with a side throw. You'll have a fall motion, understand?"
Chen Xun nodded to indicate that he understood.
He understands the theory, and his level 3 physical attributes give him far greater control over his body than ordinary people, allowing him to learn movements very quickly.
But acting opposite a former professional champion like Gina is quite stressful!
Let's begin rehearsing!
Gina's eyes narrowed, and she pounced forward with incredible speed, her momentum resembling the opening of a real MMA match.
Chen Xun instinctively parried as designed.
The instant the arms made contact!
A tremendous force is coming!
Even though Gina had used most of her strength, Chen Xun still felt like he had been hit by a small motorcycle.
I stumbled back two steps before regaining my balance, my arms were numb.
[Physical explosiveness +5]
A purple attribute orb has dropped!
That woman is incredibly strong!
Chen Xun gritted his teeth and absorbed the energy, feeling his muscles tighten up.
"Cut! Gina, take it a little less, just a little less!"
Dave quickly called for a stop!
"Chen, you need to time your block a little earlier, and your arm angle should be like this—"
Gina stopped, looked at Chen Xun, and said apologetically, "Sorry, it's a habit. Are you alright?"
"fine!"
Chen Xun swung his arms and grinned, "Let's go again, this time I'm ready!"
Even after being enhanced by the [God Enhancer], his physical condition was still very good, and his physique was also very smooth.
But they're all dead muscle, with very poor actual combat ability!
Chen Xun took this opportunity to further improve his physical fitness!
After all, in America, you never know when a black guy might approach you and ask you to buy something for free!
After what had just happened, he could clearly sense that Gina had become increasingly cautious.
The former champion was clearly suppressing his instincts and power, as if afraid of hurting him.
This actor, who has recently transitioned to acting, is clearly not yet fully adapted to the more superficial style of performance!
This restrictive approach actually makes the movements look a bit fake and lacking in power.
After several more runs, the results were still not ideal.
No more attribute balls fell during the scene-matching phase between the two!
It's obvious they're not in the zone!
That won't do!
During the break, Chen Xun walked over to Gina, unscrewed a bottle of water, and handed it to her: "Gina, don't treat me like I'm made of glass! In the script, Sera is going to train Chen Xun to death. Just do whatever you think is right, I can handle it! At most, it'll hurt a bit, and there will be some bruises, but makeup can cover them up!"
Gina took the water and looked at him with some surprise.
She has worked with many male actors, and when faced with high-intensity action scenes, many of them have requested the use of stunt doubles, asked to reduce the difficulty, or even demanded specific cooperation from their co-stars.
There aren't many actors like Chen Xun who actively request to do things for real!
Are you sure?
Gina raised an eyebrow: "When I get serious, I might lose control."
"certainly!"
Chen Xun's eyes were serious: "If it's not realistic, the audience won't believe it. The beatings the protagonist takes in the play have to look real so that I can portray genuine growth in the film!"
He smiled and said, "And I also want to see just how big the gap is between me and a former MMA champion!"
These words ignited Gina's competitive spirit.
"good!"
She nodded, her eyes turning serious: "Then let's give it a try, but if you think it won't work, stop immediately!"
Let's start rehearsing again!
Gina no longer deliberately held back; her fierce, battlefield-like aura returned.
Charge, grapple, trip —
The movements were lightning fast and full of power.
Chen Xun pushed his level 3 physical attributes to the limit this time!
They mobilized their reactions, coordination, and core strength to try their best to block, dodge, and neutralize Gina's attacks.
As expected, Chen Xun was once again completely outmatched.
Gina's strength, speed, and grasp of distance and timing are the result of countless hours of practice.
Chen Xun's strengths lie more in control and learning, while his practical combat experience is far lacking.
He kept getting hit and knocked down!
Although there were protective gear and padding, the dull thud of the impact and the real pain were undeniable.
"Bang!"
Once again, Gina used a judo throw to slam him onto the mat.
Chen Xun felt as if his internal organs had shifted, and his vision went black.
But just as he gritted his teeth and got up, his head buzzing with pain and adrenaline, he saw several attribute orbs burst out from Gina's body!
[Actual combat distance perception +8]
[Explosive Power Control +7]
[Precise control of grappling angle +10]
All of them are high-quality purple attribute orbs!
Even a golden one fell down!
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Chen Xun's spirits lifted, and he absorbed it instantly!
Subtle insights into actual combat flooded my mind, and my body seemed to memorize those methods of exerting force and controlling the timing.
It seems clearer now how I was thrown.
"continue!"
Chen Xun wiped the sweat from his face, his eyes shining even brighter.
Gina saw that he not only didn't back down, but instead became even more courageous in the fight!
Or rather, the more they get beaten, the more energetic they become!
The surprise and admiration in his eyes grew stronger.
Gina Carano's favorability +3, current favorability: 58
She also loosened up and started incorporating more complex combos and ground pressure techniques.
Of course, the key parts and forces are still controlled, but the realism has increased dramatically.
Like the most diligent student, Chen Xun frantically absorbed the high-quality combat attributes dropped by Gina during each lesson.
He took a moment to open the properties panel and almost burst out laughing.
The [Physical] attribute experience has surged by nearly 80 points!
The [Eyes] attribute has increased by 15 points!
Even the [Aura] attribute increased by 10 points!
The experience points I gained in one day were more than I would normally gain in a week!
"You're a madman!"
As they wrapped up, Gina, while unwrapping the bandages from her hands, said to Chen Xun with admiration in her voice, "I've never seen an actor who can withstand so much pressure. You know, your last few moves today even started to resemble MMA!"
Chen Xun slumped onto the mat, laughing and panting, "It's all thanks to the instructors!"
Gina smiled, walked over, and reached out to help him up.
"We'll continue tomorrow! Next week I'll start teaching you some basic ground defense and escape techniques. You can't just keep taking hits!"
She paused for a moment, then said, "Honestly, if you had started practicing earlier, you might have actually been able to compete in amateur tournaments."
Gina Carano's favorability +2, current favorability: 60
In the following days, Chen Xun and Gina's action scene rehearsals became a common sight on set.
Every day, you could hear muffled thuds coming from the mat and Chen Xun's occasional groans, but you could also see his progress.
He went from being one-sidedly beaten to gradually being able to make some effective blocks and dodges.
Under Gina's guidance, he can occasionally use some unconventional methods to fight back, which are in line with his character's identity!
It combines comedic effect with realism!
Director Martin came to see it a few times.
He was very satisfied with the tense and passionate dynamic between the two of them.
"That's it! This is how Green Lanterns should be trained!"
He clapped his hands and instructed the action director: "Capture these real interactions as much as possible!"
Gina's affection for Chen Xun steadily increased from 60 to 68 as she received daily beating lessons and recognized his learning abilities.
Chen Xun's attribute panel, on the other hand, was like a rocket launch.
Especially the [Limbs] attribute, with the infusion of a large number of high-purity combat attribute orbs, the experience bar is soaring at a visible speed!
On the busiest day, the single-day increase did indeed exceed 100 points!
Other related attributes have also increased significantly!
Every night when he returned to his lodgings, Chen Xun felt physically exhausted, but his spirits were incredibly high.
After nearly two weeks of grueling action rehearsals and character development, Chen Xun and Gina's first official action scene is finally ready to be filmed.
This scene is one of the highlights of the OA Star training base.
Instructor Sera subjected Chen Xun to high-intensity combat training, aiming to force him to use the energy of the lamp ring instinctively.
Under extreme distress and pressure, Chen Xun unconsciously used the energy of the lamp ring to construct a temporary shield for the first time, blocking Sera's fatal blow, but was also pushed back due to the energy going out of control.
Some training equipment and platforms were set up inside the huge green screen studio.
The action director and team repeatedly checked the safety measures, and the wire equipment was ready.
Director Martin sat behind the monitor, holding a walkie-talkie: "All departments, prepare! Gina, Chen, remember the rhythm and positioning, safety first!"
"We'll try to get it right in three takes!"
Gina Carano had already entered the mode of Instructor Serra, her eyes were cold and hard, and she was moving her wrists and ankles.
She looked at Chen Xun and whispered, "Follow the rehearsal. Pay attention to the real point of force I exert after my right hand feints. The timing of your shield is crucial!"
Chen Xun nodded and took a deep breath.
He felt he was in great shape.
After days of being beaten and learning from the experience, those complex movements of positioning, dodging, and recovery have become muscle memory.
Chen Xun now has an almost intuitive understanding of Gina's movement patterns.