From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

They looked at each other, utterly silent—

No one dared to speak.

Including Heath.

This was the first time they had seen Anson angry, without any shouting or furious roars. His calm words were like a night-blooming cereus quietly blossoming in the night, but the tranquil tone sent chills down their spines.

Their first reaction was to shut their mouths and try their best to disappear, afraid of accidentally meeting Anson's death stare.

Eric was almost scared to tears.

Eric looked helplessly at Mackie, his lips moving slightly, but he couldn't make a sound. His puppy-dog eyes looked pitifully at Mackie.

But Mackie was already struggling to protect himself and really couldn't help Eric.

Mackie braced himself and called out, "Anson…"

The next second, Anson's voice came softly.

"So, what are we waiting for?"

Mackie, "Huh?"

The corners of Anson's mouth tilted up slightly, revealing a hint of bloodlust, "Hehe, Tommy, we might need to recalculate our accounts."

Mackie: … …

Eric, "Anson, don't smile like that, I think I might have lost control of my bladder a little."

Pfft.

Rachel couldn't help but burst out laughing—

The atmosphere relaxed.

It would be too foolish not to understand that Anson was just joking, but the aura Anson displayed was too realistic and too terrifying. Mackie and Eric were still apprehensive, and couldn't help but look at Anson again, secretly sizing him up, their eyes filled with hesitation.

Anson glanced over, "If I hear any bad rumors about me coming out of Hollywood, I'll know where they originated."

Mackie, "Hehe."

Anson, "Directors, this is your first time directing a movie, and it's my first time as a producer. We're all bound to make mistakes."

"So, it's okay to make mistakes, the key is to learn from them."

"Performing once or twice more is, of course, no problem, that's our job; but you can also see that the three of us are a little tired. Our performance state may fluctuate. If the camera wants to accurately capture those clear moments, the two directors need to be meticulous."

"Don't just shoot casually, and then casually waste a great opportunity."

"Think clearly about what scenes you need to capture and what shots you need to show, how the camera should move, what shots we need to reshoot, and then we can start shooting and complete the work efficiently."

If filming a movie could be done in one take, finishing all the work in one go, then the actor's performance would be much simpler, just needing to be in the right state and present a perfect performance once.

But reality is not like that.

Filming a movie often requires repeated polishing of a scene, switching between different angles, again and again. The entire performance and state are fragmented, and then the director arranges and combines them like building with Lego bricks.

Therefore, they prefer representational acting, presenting emotions and states accurately and controllably each time, staying awake at all times, and completing the work according to the director's requirements.

Of course, this is a digression.

Different performance methods often have different effects, there is no correct answer, only the answer that suits you.

Just like right now.

The three actors grasped the essence of method acting, immersing themselves in the role in a completely selfless way. After reshooting, although the performance details may be different, the overall state remained consistent, and they entered the state instantly.

Filming, everything went smoothly.

From close-ups to extreme close-ups, different camera positions, different compositions, different positions, different relationships, Mackie and Eric started shooting after careful consideration, and finally accurately captured the details they felt.

Until—

"Cut!"

Behind the monitor, Mackie suddenly stood up, his face full of smiles, and waved his right hand in the air, as if the conductor of a symphony orchestra was drawing a fermata.

"Perfect!"

The entire crew's eyes looked at the monitor. On the small screen, Anson's handsome face, covered in blood but as stiff as a wooden chicken, could be clearly seen. His eyes were filled with astonishment and bewilderment, and the tears that were quietly swirling in his eyes broke free from the shackles of his eyelashes and slid down, touching the wound. Blood flowed down, and the soul in those eyes slowly dimmed.

Shock came crashing down.

A slogan, like a magic spell.

Whoosh.

The entire crew burst into thunderous applause.

They exchanged glances, surprise and admiration surging wildly, unable to be suppressed. How much of the initial casualness and going through the motions when joining the crew was left? Unconsciously, silently, they had completely immersed themselves in it, and before they realized it, they had wholeheartedly put their efforts into it.

Filming had finally gotten completely on track.

The entire crew, from top to bottom, almost everyone thought this was a quick buck, but after truly investing in it, they discovered that it was actually an unexpected treasure.

Putting aside the director's abilities and post-production, at least the crew's filming work was addictive.

Young actors led by Heath and Rachel showed professional attitudes one by one, and more importantly, talent. They forgot to eat and sleep, delving into the script and the characters. The working atmosphere of the crew was as exciting as a film festival acting workshop.

Younger actors led by Aaron and Logan also felt this atmosphere, surrounding the big actors all day long. Even if they couldn't understand the script, they showed the wisdom of children and gave the characters spirituality. This was also an unexpected gain.

Of course, the core of everything was still Anson.

All along, rumors about Anson in the industry have been constant: becoming famous at a young age, soaring to the sky. This young pretty boy is skilled in socializing and is all things to all people, otherwise, there are so many pretty boys in Hollywood, why is it Anson who stands out?

The strategy of "The Butterfly Effect" as a producer, like the filming of "Elephant", is all a gilding plan, gradually building Anson's image.

However, only by truly entering the crew and truly cooperating with Anson can one know that this idol, known for his good looks, is definitely more than just a pretty face.

Sure enough, in Hollywood, never believe those unfounded rumors. Believing 10% of what you hear in rumors is already considered highly credible. No matter what happens or what story, you still have to experience it yourself to count.

Little by little, the "Butterfly Effect" crew united from top to bottom.

From a casual group of sand to working together with one heart, the filming and production of the film became more and more smooth, and the working atmosphere was completely transformed.

According to expectations, the filming cycle of the film was forty days, but the actual situation far exceeded the plan. Everything went smoothly, and in just twenty-five days, the film had been completely filmed, announcing its completion two weeks ahead of schedule.

Obviously, things couldn't be smoother.

Anson served as a producer for the first time in his professional career, and everything ended smoothly without incident. At least, the film was already half successful.

Next step, post-production.