hollywood melon man

Chapter 12 Communication with Spielberg

"Gwen, your breasts are so puffed up that you can't even see them." Little Gilbert shouted to Gwyneth Paltrow, who was showing off her figure on the rocks.

"You don't have breasts!" Gwyneth Paltrow became angry and involuntarily puffed up her chest.

Now that she has breasts, little Gilbert quickly called the photographer to take the picture: "Okay, keep it like this, camera, take a close-up of the breasts at close range, focus on the groove in the middle."

After hearing these words, photographer Duer Randolph looked strange and thought he was filming in the San Fernando Valley.

Gwyneth Paltrow posed gracefully while lying on a reef in the sea. Although her breasts were not visible, her slender legs were enough to make up for the shortcomings.

But now her long leg had just been scratched by a shark, leaving a long gash and it was bleeding.

Of course, this is a masterpiece of Industrial Light and Magic special effects models, who have in-depth research on creating wounds.

I simulated the angle at which a shark would bite to cause a wound, and then put a wound pack on Gwyneth Paltrow's leg.

Because it was dark when shooting, and the light was at a specially adjusted angle, no flaws could be seen even if the camera was used to shoot at close range.

It was on this reef that Gwyneth Paltrow needed to stop the bleeding and suture the wounds.

The script assumes that she is a medical student, so these necessary first aid methods will naturally be displayed.

Before filming, Gwyneth Paltrow went to a local hospital in Honolulu to practice and practiced on the dummy for a long time.

I have to say that although this girl is rebellious, has a bad temper, and is a little bit princess-like, her professionalism is much stronger than that of the little flowers thirty years later.

Spielberg also came to the Hawaiian island of Kauai to inspect the location of "Jurassic Park" and stopped by to see the crew of "Shark Tank". After all, he still has the title of producer.

After watching the young Gilbert skillfully direct a few scenes, Spielberg was relieved. At least the young Gilbert proved that he had the ability to direct.

During the free time, Gwyneth Paltrow, who had changed into casual summer short-sleeved shorts, ran over barefoot: "The Godfather."

"Little Gwen, how's the filming going during this time?" Spielberg still dotes on his goddaughter and is very concerned about her condition.

"It's very good," Gwyneth Paltrow said happily: "This movie was so fun to shoot. You can surf, play in the sand, and sunbathe."

"Hahaha, you girl, making a movie is not for you to enjoy."

"Of course I know, so I am very serious when filming. If you don't believe me, ask little Gilbert." Gwyneth Paltrow raised her head and said arrogantly.

Little Gilbert echoed: "Indeed, Gwen is quite serious when filming, but sometimes she can be naughty and funny."

"Who is being naughty? Please tell me clearly." Gwyneth Paltrow chased little Gilbert and tried to hit him.

Spielberg watched the two young people playing with a big smile and felt that he had become a lot younger.

The sun, the beach, the coconut trees, and the sea breeze made it a real pleasure to film.

But little Gilbert was still able to take filming seriously, which surprised Spielberg.

In the afternoon, Spielberg continued to follow the crew to the set to see the scenes that little Gilbert was filming in the afternoon.

Before filming started, little Gilbert also specifically told the life producer: "Hal, find someone to clean up all the garbage and take it out when the time comes. I don't want to be blocked by environmental groups in protest."

Life Production said that he received: "Okay director, I will find someone to pick up the garbage immediately."

Getting ready on the set, Gwyneth Paltrow changed into a sexy surfing outfit and took a swim in the ocean.

Photographer Duer Randolph followed her with a camera and captured the first shot.

This shot taken from behind was handheld and deliberately shaken, so from the perspective of the framing, it was a shaky shot, as if a shark was chasing the heroine. Spielberg and Little Gilbert saw the real-time footage captured by the handheld camera on the monitor and found it very interesting.

"Is this the Predator shot you're talking about?" Spielberg asked.

Little Gilbert nodded and explained: "Actually, similar shooting techniques have been used a long time ago.

When Hitchcock was filming "Rear Window", he used a God's perspective shooting technique to make people feel despair and depression. It can be regarded as the initial version of a similar shooting technique.

Didn't you also use similar shooting techniques in "Jaws"? "

Spielberg shook his head and said: "Due to technical limitations at that time, it was not possible to achieve the level it is today, and the visual impact was not strong enough.

I’ve seen your shooting technique and it turns out that you’re definitely a master at creating a tense and exciting atmosphere. You did a pretty good job. "

"Thank you for your appreciation, Uncle Steven..." Little Gilbert was very happy to be recognized by Spielberg.

During the filming break, little Gilbert also fully communicated his ideas with Spielberg, and also asked this top director for various questions.

Spielberg is also willing to support younger generations. Although limited by the times, the answers he gave still benefited little Gilbert a lot.

"For a movie, the lens, editing, soundtrack, and performance are all important parts of the organic system of the film, and the same is true for horror movies." Little Gilbert showed off to Spielberg about his production of "Shark Beach" idea.

"Generally speaking, thriller horror movies are divided into two genres. One is to use terrifying sound effects and special effects makeup to achieve the purpose of scaring people. Japanese horror movies have high attainments in this aspect.

The other is to use superb camerawork and editing to create a tense and exciting horror atmosphere, just like this "Shark Beach".

I prefer the latter. The films produced this way also have a very high-end feel, and small-budget films can also have a quality that is not inferior to that of blockbusters. "

Faced with little Gilbert's gushing, Spielberg seemed to have seen through him completely, and said with a half-smile: "Do you want me to support you in the film production and editing process?"

"Well," little Gilbert, who was seen through, was not embarrassed and said bluntly: "Editing is as important to a movie as any other link.

If a finished film is edited by two people separately, two completely different films can be presented.

I'm the creator of this film, and I know exactly what it should look like in the end.

Of course, I don’t mean that you have to get the final editing rights, but I just hope that you can refer to my opinions when editing. "

After saying that, little Gilbert looked at Spielberg anxiously, because he knew that his request was too much.

As a new director, he is completely unqualified to get involved in the final editing. That is a matter between the film company and the top directors.

But little Gilbert also didn't want the film he had worked so hard to shoot to be ruined by editing.

Spielberg pondered for a while and then agreed: "Okay, little Gilbert, I will tell Universal Pictures your idea. As long as it's not too excessive, they will accept your suggestion."

Little Gilbert was overjoyed and quickly thanked: "Thank you, Uncle Steven..."

"You're welcome, little Gilbert." Spielberg patted little Gilbert on the shoulder and said again: "Hollywood can't tolerate people who fail the first time. If you want to make a name for yourself in this industry, the first step is the most important. .”

"I understand, Uncle Steven..." Little Gilbert deeply believed in Spielberg's words.

Spielberg left in the evening. He still had a lot of work to do. It was extremely rare to find time to visit the team on "Shark Beach".

And little Gilbert, who was recognized by Spielberg, became more and more confident and became more comfortable shooting films.

(End of this chapter)