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The location wasn't the most important factor for the military base, since all military camps looked pretty much the same.

The most crucial thing is the preparation of weapons and props.

Combined arms forces have now become the mainstream trend.

Although mechanized infantry companies still exist, they are now rarely seen.

The 1st Battalion of the Army now meets these conditions.

Song Hao really needs to plan his other props carefully.

He remembered that the original novel of "Soldiers' Assault" mentioned the mid-1990s in his previous life.

However, the final result of the filming did not completely match the description in the original work.

First of all, the Type 95 assault rifle was only finalized in 95, and it didn't make its debut at the military parade until 99.

Judging from this detail, the filmed version has little to do with the original work.

Let's talk about those military uniforms.

The soldiers in the drama all wore Type 99 shoulder boards, which indicates that the story takes place at least after 2000.

The soldier is wearing the Type 04 uniform, which was not widely used in reality until after May 2005.

The Type 87 uniform worn by the officers in the drama is actually a style that was common between 2005 and 2007.

While this confusion about the era may exist, it will not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the work.

Unless the audience has a deep understanding of military culture, it is difficult to perceive the differences.

However, Song Hao always pays attention to every detail during filming.

It is worth mentioning that the plot of "Soldiers Sortie" often involves elements such as tobacco and alcohol, which are significantly different from the actual situation of modern armies.

In the past, due to the high intensity of training and the lack of a clear prohibition on alcohol, soldiers often used these items as a way to relieve stress.

However, with the development of the times, the training methods of the military have become more modern and information-based, with physical training decreasing and skills training increasing.

Therefore, in 2012, the military officially issued a ban on alcohol.

When filming this work, Song Hao strived to accurately depict this era of change.

Whether it's military uniforms, firearms, or regulations and rules to memorize, Song Hao strives for perfection in every detail.

He knew that only by paying attention to details could the audience feel a strong sense of immersion while watching and avoid any sense of incongruity.

A classic work is often inseparable from a dedicated photographer, and Song Hao is such a photographer.

As a remake director, Song Hao did not need to spend a lot of time polishing the script with the screenwriter, finding investors, or holding frequent meetings with the crew like other directors.

He is the screenwriter himself and knows the script inside and out.

At the same time, he doesn't need to create storyboards because all the shots, camera positions, and framing are already formed in his mind.

As for issues such as investment and actor selection, he has no need to worry.

For the work "Soldiers Sortie", the actors' hard work was all in the performance. For actors in cultural troupes or drama troupes, this is not a difficult task.

"Please inform everyone that this year's recruitment promotional video has been confirmed as 'Soldiers' Sortie,' a large-scale military drama series with 30 episodes."

"This news will be released by our military's propaganda department."

"After the release, report any needs to the Publicity Department in a timely manner," said Ma Yunlong and Song Hao from the Publicity Department.

The message was sent out.

It immediately went viral online.

"They've filmed another promotional video!! Shocking!!"

"No matter what project my idol takes on, I will always support him." "Just hearing the title 'Soldiers' Sortie' tells you it's a masterpiece."

"Director Song's works are bound to be masterpieces."

"This promotional video actually has thirty episodes, the same as the number of episodes in 'Bright Sword,' which is undoubtedly exciting."

"You have no ambition at all!" someone mocked. "You're so happy with just thirty episodes? You know, if it's a Song director's work, I wouldn't be satisfied with less than eighty episodes."

"Please, don't compare our idols to those directors who only care about the number of episodes but ignore the quality."

Some countered, "Aren't there plenty of TV dramas in our country that run for dozens of episodes? Many of them are of low quality. An episode is only forty minutes long, with the first five minutes being a recap of the previous episode and the last five minutes being a preview of the next episode. There's very little actual content."

"Why not just release the full episodes directly? The story could have been told in twenty-odd episodes, but they had to stretch it out to over eighty episodes."

"When I see TV dramas like this, I can't help but want to give the director a piece of my mind."

"Haha, yours are nothing compared to that. A few years ago, there was that TV series, my goodness, it had over 500 episodes!"

"Brothers, do you think that after 'Soldiers Sortie' airs, it can achieve the same effect as 'Bright Sword'? I personally have reservations."

"While I have unwavering faith in Director Song's abilities, there are indeed too many factors required to surpass a classic."

After the military propaganda department released the news, it quickly sparked heated discussions online, with tens of thousands of comments and hundreds of thousands of likes appearing within ten minutes.

Like Song Hao's other works, "Soldiers Sortie" becomes a highly anticipated production as soon as it is related to him, generating buzz even before filming begins.

Just then, a comment appeared.

"Hello everyone, this is Baoqiang. I can tell you very seriously that this news is accurate. Director Song is indeed the director of 'Soldiers Sortie,' and I feel very honored to be invited by Director Song to participate in the filming again."

"Hey buddy upstairs, you're really good at this. Are you Baoqiang?"

"Whose zipper wasn't zipped up properly, letting your thing show?"

"Holy crap, it really is Brother Baoqiang!"

Song Hao naturally positioned Baoqiang as Xu Sanduo.

But besides Xu Sanduo, there are several other important characters that need to be considered.

In the main character's team, there is a member named Cheng Cai.

You need to be extremely intelligent and have a handsome appearance.

He has a certain degree of selfishness in his personality, but at the same time he is very socially adept and eloquent.

Actually, such requirements are not demanding, and it is not difficult to find suitable candidates.

In addition, there is another character—Shi Jin.

The role of Shi Jin is undoubtedly the most challenging to cast.

Because he is almost the embodiment of perfection throughout the script; he is down-to-earth, steady, has outstanding work ability, and always adheres to his principles without wavering.

It is particularly worth mentioning that the protagonist showed deep sympathy for the weak, wholehearted devotion to Xu Sanduo, meticulous care for Wu Liuyi, unwavering loyalty to Gao Cheng, and deep love for the Steel Seventh Company.

Reading the script makes it easy to see that he is undoubtedly one of the audience's favorite characters.

While it's relatively easy to find people with this kind of personality in the military, whether they can be portrayed naturally on camera is an unknown.

This character is the highlight of the entire series, so inviting Zhang Yi to play this role was undoubtedly an extremely wise decision.

Let's talk about the character Yuan Lang. He is lively and has a deep mind, making him an extremely complex character.

Through the lens, he must not only demonstrate the discerning eye of a talent scout but also portray the image of a "major villain," which undoubtedly places higher demands on the actor.

Song Hao was very careful in casting these roles.

While they were busy with their work, on the other side, "The Shawshank Redemption" announced its release date! (End of Chapter)