novellhall Chapter 319 officially begins filming.
Chapter 319 officially begins filming.
Chapter 318 officially begins filming.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has officially started filming.
The Atlanta film studio then entered a high-speed, non-stop operation mode.
In the vast park, dubbing studios, motion capture studios, and live-action filming studios run in parallel, each exuding the efficiency and professionalism of Hollywood's mature industrial system.
Inside the dubbing studio.
Bradley, the voice actor for Rocket Raccoon, was never actually sitting in the chair in front of the recording booth.
He was wearing listening headphones, clutching the script, completely immersed in the Rocket Raccoon persona.
When he was dubbing the lines where Rocket was so angry at Drax that he jumped up and down, he stepped onto the dubbing stage by standing on a chair.
His whole body was hunched over, the veins on his neck were bulging, and the irritability, anger, and deep-seated awkwardness in his voice could be accurately conveyed even through the microphone.
After finishing a segment, he took off his headphones and shouted to the sound engineer and Gunn outside, "One more time!"
"That last sentence wasn't angry enough. The Rockets aren't really angry; they're just being stubborn after their sore spots were hit. Let me try to get into character again!"
Gunn gave an OK sign from outside, then turned to Chen Xun beside him and said with a smile, "He almost crushed the table with his feet. That guy is as tough as ever!"
Chen Xun nodded with a smile.
He knows all too well what's behind this role.
In the first movie, Bradley stood throughout the entire voice acting performance to perfectly portray Rocket, using physical gestures to convey the emotions.
Even if the audience can't see his face, he must make sure his voice conveys the full performance.
In the motion capture studio next door, Sean Gunn had been standing in a gray motion capture bodysuit for most of the day.
He was covered in motion capture markers, his face was painted with capture marks, and he was holding a wooden stick that reached his waist.
The height of the wooden stick was just right for Rocket Raccoon's height, used to help other actors accurately find the point of eye contact.
Even without cameras pointing at him, every movement and expression of his perfectly matched the Rockets' state.
His bristling when Drax teases him, his insincere words when he sees Groot, and even the way he walks with his shoulders hunched over—he's practically a human-shaped Rocket Raccoon.
Even during breaks, he held onto that wooden stick, muttering lines from the movie "Rocket" and adjusting his body movements.
Guo Fan and the special effects team squatted outside the capture shed.
Watching the rocket's movements rendered in real time on the screen, he kept writing with his pen, muttering to himself, "So this is how motion capture works! Even the micro-expression points have to be precisely positioned—"
In the main studio, Xin Zhilei sat quietly in the corner next to the monitor, her notebook already more than half full.
Her scenes won't start filming for a few more days.
From the very first day of filming, she stayed on set every single day without fail.
She arrives at the same time the film crew starts work in the morning.
She didn't leave until she finished work in the evening.
Even if there were no scenes involving her that day, she would sit quietly in the corner.
He meticulously recorded everything from the actors' movements and director Gunn's direction to the lighting technicians' adjustments and the camera crew's camera angle changes. He even wrote down the details of the script supervisor's clapperboard in his notebook.
Sometimes when Gunn yells "cut" and explains the scene to the actors, she listens very attentively.
If you encounter something you don't understand, wait until your break and quietly ask the assistant director or Chen Xun for help.
It never disrupts the normal filming schedule.
During their break that day, Gunn walked over to her with a water glass. Looking at the dense notes in her notebook, he couldn't help but smile and praise her: "Xin, you are one of the most dedicated young actors I have ever met. Many actors, when they get a role, only focus on their own scenes and don't spend any time on set learning these things."
"That's very similar to your master!"
Gu En smiled and glanced at Chen Xun, who was rehearsing his lines.
Xin Zhilei quickly closed her notebook and smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Director Gunn, this is my first time directing a Hollywood film, and there are many things I don't understand. I need to watch more and learn more so that I won't hold the crew back and can better understand the character of Ayesha."
"Having this mindset already puts you ahead of many others!"
Gunn patted her on the shoulder, his tone exceptionally gentle: "Don't worry, if there's anything you don't understand, you can come to me anytime, or you can go to your mentor. He's very familiar with this film crew and Marvel's filming methods."
He really likes this dedicated Chinese actress.
Hollywood has never lacked beautiful actresses; what it lacks are actors who are willing to immerse themselves in learning and are willing to dedicate themselves to their roles.
Xin Zhilei's humility and dedication earned her a good impression from everyone on the set.
Of course, Chen Xun's influence is to some extent involved.
Xin Zhilei nodded.
His gaze unconsciously fell on Chen Xun, who was in the center of the set rehearsing the action sequences with the action director, his eyes shining with undisguised brilliance.
When she worked with Chen Xun on "Crosscurrent," she always saw the reserved, melancholic Gao Chun, who seemed to emanate the misty atmosphere of the Yangtze River. He was a man of few words on set, always quietly pondering his character, even his emotions were restrained, with the unique restraint of art films.
But on the Hollywood film set, he's a completely different person.
Wearing Star-Lord's red leather jacket, his eyes gleamed as he practiced moves with the action choreographer, his movements swift and elegant.
When discussing the script with Gunn, he could accurately offer his own ideas and even help other actors adjust their positioning and lines. Even veteran Marvel employees respected him.
He speaks with a Star-Lord-esque roguish charm and humor, and can liven up any atmosphere wherever he goes, making him the undisputed core of the entire crew.
Chen Xun's effortless charm on set was something she had never seen on any other film set in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Especially the completely different filming atmosphere between Hollywood and the domestic entertainment industry.
In Chinese entertainment production crews, celebrities always come first.
Big-name actors have their own rest areas, are surrounded by a bunch of assistants, and are often late or leave early during filming, use stunt doubles, or read out numbers.
Many film crews don't even rehearse basic blocking; they rely entirely on post-production editing.
Even top actors like Chen Xun and Jackie Chan arrive at the set two hours early to get ready and rehearse.
She rehearses with the extras and chats with the staff during breaks, showing no airs whatsoever.
Every shot, from lighting and camera angles to the actors' movements, is rehearsed repeatedly in advance.
Even a transitional shot that lasts only a few seconds will be meticulously edited.
Each department has a clear division of labor and works in close coordination, so there are no basic mistakes like props not being in place or scenes not being set up properly during filming. The efficiency is astonishing.
Just as she was lost in thought, Gunn walked to the center of the set with a megaphone and shouted to everyone, "Everyone! Get ready! We're starting today's main scene, the opening space monster battle! All departments, take your positions!"
These words were spoken.
The entire film set instantly came to life.
The photography crew quickly set up their cameras.
The lighting crew adjusted the lighting and shadows, and the special effects crew checked the wire work and explosion points.
Zoe, who plays Gamora, and Bautista, who plays Drax, quickly walked to their respective markers.
Chen Xun took a deep breath, stretched his limbs, and walked to the center of the screen.
This scene is the classic opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The Guardians of the Galaxy are tasked by the Sovereigns to hunt down cosmic monsters that have invaded the energy cells.
Throughout the entire battle, the background music was ELO's "Mr. Blue Sky".
While the other team members were fighting desperately, Star-Lord Peter Quill was performing his signature space dance amidst the barrage of gunfire.
This scene sets the tone for the entire film, aiming to capture the thrill of the Guardians of the Galaxy's battles, highlight Star-Lord's inherent humor, confidence, and perpetually childlike nature, while also providing an ultimate test of Chen Xun's dance skills.
"Attention all departments! Prepare for live filming!"
"Recording started!"
"Camera on!"
"Play Mr. BlueSky!"
As Gunn finished speaking, upbeat and retro electronic music instantly filled the entire studio.
The clapperboard clattered as the wires carried the actor playing the monster into the air, and the battle instantly began.
Zoe's Gamora charges at the monster with her sword, while Bautista's Drax roars as he dives into the monster's mouth.
The entire scene is filled with the sounds of gunfire and explosions, with battle about to erupt—chaotic yet thrilling.
He raised his elemental gun, casually fired a shot behind him, accurately blasting the charging monster to pieces without even turning his head.
Immediately afterwards, he stepped to the beat of "Mr. BlueSky," lightly touching the ground with his toes, and swayed his body gently to the rhythm.
The opening shot actually focuses on little Groot.
However, Groot was created using CG in post-production and could not be shown on set.
"Action!"
Star-Lord and the others fought various battles against the monsters.
It has to dodge back and forth from time to time.
We also need to take care of Groot and keep him safe.
The contrast with Groot's relaxed demeanor adds to the comedic effect.
Star-Lord, in particular, is not only the glue that holds the team together, but also brings out the best in each teammate to keep the team fighting.
This segment of filming also established the tone of the entire film: a coexistence of absurdity and warmth.
Gunn, watching from the monitor, stared wide-eyed, his fists clenched tightly, muttering repeatedly, "That's the feeling!"
Xin Zhilei, sitting in the corner, stared intently at Chen Xun in the camera, completely mesmerized.
She never imagined that a person could have such a strong sense of contrast.
When filming "Crosscurrent", he was the taciturn boatman Gao Chun, whose smiles were tinged with an unyielding melancholy.
But now he's the carefree Star-Lord, dancing to music, radiating light.
Her innate confidence and charm made her heart beat faster with the rhythm of the drums.
She finally understood.
Why was Chen Xun able to gain a foothold in Hollywood and become a core male lead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
He doesn't just play one type of role; he can portray each role as a unique version of himself.
Just then, Drax was thrown out of the monster's mouth and landed right in front of Chen Xun, yelling at him.
Chen Xun's smile froze instantly, and he gestured for him to shut up.
He didn't forget to dance to the last note of the music, then made a shooting gesture at the camera, a roguish smile playing on his lips.
"Cut! Perfect! One take!"
Gunn suddenly shouted to stop.
The entire studio erupted in deafening cheers and applause.
Gu En rushed over and gave Chen Xun a big hug, excitedly shouting, "Chen, you're a born Star-Lord! This dance is even better than the first one! I can't think of anyone who could have acted better than you!"
Chen Xun patted his back with a smile, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and glanced across the set, his gaze meeting Xin Zhilei's.
Xin Zhilei quickly lowered her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, but her heart was still beating very fast.
She looked down at the words she had just written in the notebook, feeling incredibly fortunate.
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to come here and learn so much.
After a month of filming, it was finally time for Xin Zhilei's scenes as Ayesha.
The green screen area of Studio One has long been transformed into the golden palace of the Sovereign people.
A giant LED screen on three sides renders an endless virtual palace in real time.
The gilded columns extend infinitely upwards, topped by a Byzantine-style golden dome, while the ground beneath gleams with a mirror-like metallic sheen.
In the distance are the orderly, layered Sovereign Energy Towers, every line perfectly aligned without a single flaw, reflecting the genetically optimized race's obsession with absolute order and aesthetics.
The hall was filled with Sovelin guards dressed in identical gold uniforms.
They stood ramrod straight, even their breathing was almost synchronized.
The entire space was very quiet.
The Guardians of the Galaxy walked into the hall on the mirrored floor, their imperfections making them seem out of place in this setting.
Drax, carrying twin swords and stained with the monster's blue blood, casually looked around, muttering to himself, "These golden things aren't as comfortable as the stone cave back home!"
Gamora gripped the God-Slaying Blade, her eyes scanning her surroundings warily, her fingertips always resting on the hilt.
Wearing a gray motion capture suit, Sean Gunn held a wooden stick representing Rocket's height, hunched over and followed at the back of the group, muttering to himself about the oppressive atmosphere of the place.
Chen Xun, who was walking at the front, was still playing the same carefree and nonchalant Star-Lord, playing with the Elemental Gun in his hand.
Even after entering this oppressive golden palace, they did not restrain their nonchalant attitude in the slightest.
He looked up at the front of the hall, his gaze settling on the golden throne that floated in mid-air.
Xin Zhilei plays Ayesha, who sits on the throne.
The entire golden robe cascaded down to the steps of the throne, adorned with intricate Byzantine-style gold ornaments.
Despite the 20 kilograms of weight pressing down on her, she sat with her back straight, without the slightest tilt.
Her face and the skin exposed outside her clothes were sprayed with delicate gilded paint, and the corners of her eyes were outlined with gold powder to create a sharp upward curve. The towering gold headdress made her jawline appear even more sharp.
Like a pharaoh sculpture that has stepped out of a thousand-year-old temple, it is perfectly cold and exudes absolute authority.
The makeup and clothes this time were more refined than during the audition.
Before filming, Chen Xun worked with the action director to design a unique set of body language for the character Ayesha.
The spine should always remain in a vertical straight line, and even when turning the head, only the neck should move while the body remains completely still.
When raising your arm, always maintain a fixed arc and avoid unnecessary swaying.
When walking, she uses her waist and abdomen to drive her leg power, with a stride accurate to the centimeter. Slow and steady, combined with the draped metal skirt, she seems to float in mid-air even when she is on solid ground.
Xin Zhilei perfectly implemented this design.
She did not look down at the group of guards who entered.
With his eyes lowered, his fingertips rested lightly on the armrest of the throne, even the curvature of his fingertips was precise and uniform.
She only slowly raised her eyes after everyone had stood in front of the throne.
His gaze swept over the group without the slightest ripple, as if he were looking at a group of ants who had wandered into a temple; his tone remained completely devoid of emotion.
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