From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Honestly, Ansen was a bit overdrawn now, feeling like his brain had been emptied, leaving him feeling particularly empty. Even sitting on the ground, he couldn't control the slight trembling of his knees, and a churning in his stomach made him want to vomit.

So, was this method acting or the expressive approach?

Ansen had no idea.

The only thing he could be sure of now was a release, a catharsis, a burning, giving it his all in one go. After the deep fatigue and emptiness, there was a sense of satisfaction that words couldn't describe.

His chest instantly filled up—

So, this was what acting was like.

Because of this, all the roles he had played before became dull and uninteresting. He couldn't help but reconstruct, rethink, and reconsider them in his mind.

No wonder some people say that acting can be addictive.

Ansen liked it.

This was the first time he had felt that joy and happiness so definitely, but he never expected to feel it in the movie "The Butterfly Effect," not because he was the producer for the first time, but because he had truly found a role that perfectly suited him—

Interesting.

Behind the feeling of exhaustion, there was also a sense of unburdened catharsis.

Ansen seemed a little exhausted.

But strangely, he didn't want to rest. Instead, he yearned to continue studying.

So, seeing Mackie wringing his hands like a fly, a smile crept onto the corner of his mouth. He liked working with such a pure and simple team.

Ansen gently patted Mackie on the shoulder, "Shouldn't we be asking the two directors this question? How was the scene?"

Mackie immediately smiled, "Very good, very good, simply perfect."

Now, Mackie was 100% sure that they were fortunate to have Ansen on this project. Maybe they could really… succeed?

Eric was also shocked, nodding repeatedly, "What do you mean by perfect? It was perfect! I can't find any flaws at all."

Ansen couldn't help but laugh out loud, "There's no need to be so nervous. We follow your instructions. If the directors say it's good, we'll nod. There's no need to shoot this scene again."

Heath and Rachel both nodded, looking to Ansen for guidance.

However, Mackie looked embarrassed, and his words were hesitant.

"Uh, we all know you're exhausted from shooting this scene and probably don't want to move a finger."

As he spoke, he looked at Ansen and Heath—

The two of them were really fighting, and they had actually ignited real anger. Now they were both bruised. If they continued shooting, they would even need makeup to cover the wounds. The real, open wounds were really shocking.

However, both actors looked relaxed, seemingly unaffected. Their carefree appearance only made Mackie's fuss seem particularly foolish, so Mackie's expression was a little awkward.

"But…"

He stopped, hesitant to speak.

Ansen tasted the unspoken words in Mackie's words, tilted his head, and showed an inquisitive expression, "Oh, what is it? Do you think we should do it again?"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Instantly, Heath and Rachel's gazes fell on Mackie.

Mackie panicked a little, "No, that's not what I meant. Don't misunderstand."

Ansen's lips curled into a slight smile, "Director, don't worry, we don't eat people."

A pause.

Heath added, "Even if we did, we wouldn't choose someone as tough and leathery as you."

After speaking, Heath silently looked at Eric.

Eric: ???

This little joke successfully relaxed Mackie a little, "Ansen, what I mean is, we might need to reshoot some shots."

He gritted his teeth and said the words.

"Look, this is how it is."

"Your performances are delicate and complete enough, and there are a series of details that we can't keep up with. The camera wasn't able to capture them."

"When Tommy was about to strike, there was an exchange of glances between him and Keller."

"Keller has been trying to dissuade Tommy, always concerned about Evan's condition."

"When Tommy was being beaten, he kept provoking and stimulating Evan with his eyes."

"Things like that."

Obviously, the two directors, Mackie and Eric, are not good at picture composition, designing movement tracks, or capturing actor performances.

But that doesn't mean the two directors are blind.

They can see the tension overflowing from the actors' performances and the scenes between them. It's not just an atmosphere; the exchange and collision of gazes involve the flow and evolution of emotions. The positions between the three characters are constantly changing, and every look, every expression, every action is designed and presented—

This is the result of the three actors constantly discussing, colliding, and trying.

Originally, Mackie and Eric's minds were blank, and they knew nothing about how to present the performance or capture the emotions. But seeing the interaction of the three actors with their own eyes, their minds also exploded with inspiration, staging a brainstorming session, and naturally they could "see" where the camera should be and what pictures should be captured.

They need to keep up; then, use editing to complete the connection, presenting the surging tension between the characters, and using the actors' performance details to fill in the various gaps in the plot, making everything smooth.

Thinking about it, they couldn't suppress themselves, a burst of joy, a burst of anticipation.

However, seeing the state of the three actors, the words that were already on their lips became difficult and obscure again.

Mackie started, and Eric couldn't control his excitement either.

"Finally."

"There's still finally."

Ahem.

Because he was too excited, Eric choked on his own saliva and coughed violently, but at this time he couldn't care about it and continued excitedly.

"The last shot, ahem, Ansen's eyes and expressions are really too wonderful. No words or actions are needed. Just one look is enough to completely show the complex and turbulent emotions of that moment."

"God, if there is a god of acting, he descended on Ansen."

"We can't miss it."

"How can we miss it."

"Ahem. Ansen, really, that scene was really, really, really great. I know you're tired, but we really should record it with the camera. Please, let's just reshoot some shots while you're still in the state, don't get out of character."

Everyone looked at each other.

Then.

Ansen's face fell, "Wait, are you saying that you didn't even film that scene just now? What, what the hell were you doing? You just watched stupidly and didn't know to capture it with the camera?"

The atmosphere instantly stiffened, and everyone held their breath in unison, doing their best to hide their presence, as if they had seen a dragon breathing fire.