I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 8 Shooting
So Cheng Sheng immediately led everyone to the prepared film set.

However, he did not start filming immediately. Instead, he first discussed the filming details with the crew, gathered all the actors with lines, studied the script, and familiarized everyone with the history of the late Sui and early Tang dynasties.

After the props and costumes arrived, Cheng Sheng had the soldiers put on the equipment and practice the spirit of charging on horseback.

Another week passed, and with the help of two assistant directors, the filming details were finalized, and each actor memorized their lines.

Formal filming has begun.

"Professor Long from Fudan University, are you ready?"

The first shot depicts Yang Guang enjoying himself.

"Alright, director."

Fu Dalong nodded to Cheng Sheng, who was standing behind the camera.

"Ms. Zeng Li, do you have any questions?"

Zeng Li is a senior from the 96 class of the Central Academy of Drama, and she was recommended by Principal Xu Xiaozhong to play Empress Xiao.

As a former campus belle of the Central Academy of Drama, Zeng Li is the perfect choice to play Empress Xiao.

Wearing a phoenix robe, Zeng Li smoothed her long wig behind her ear, glanced at Cheng Sheng in a daze, and said with her red lips, "Okay, director."

Wang Zhi and Tong Yaya, who played palace maids, stared nervously at the camera.

They originally wanted to audition for the role of Princess Pingyang Zhao, but Cheng Sheng did not select them. However, Cheng Sheng did give them the role of palace maids.

The two women weren't disappointed, after all, it was normal not to be chosen, and they were prepared for it.

"You two, don't be nervous, and don't keep staring at the camera."

Cheng Sheng immediately noticed their nervousness and spoke up.

"I'm sorry, director, we won't do it again."

Tong Yaya apologized repeatedly.

"Hmm." Cheng Sheng nodded, then brought up the panel and clicked on "Immersive Experience".

Let's give all the actors on set a boost, hoping that each actor can perform exceptionally well.

An invisible force swept past, and Fu Dalong, Zeng Li, and the others performing were stunned, as if they themselves were Yang Guang and Empress Xiao.

At that moment, the two had forgotten that they were actors.

Fu Dalong completely transformed into the cruel and pleasure-seeking Yang Guang.

"Senior Brother Liu, are you ready?"

The school selected an exceptionally talented assistant director for Cheng Sheng named Liu Meng, a senior alumnus who graduated from the directing department last year, and also the executive director of Cheng Sheng's film.

In 2003, Liu Meng wrote his first military-themed novel, "The Last Bullet Is for Me," which won the All-Army Literature and Art Award.

In the future, he will direct a series of military-themed TV series such as "I Am a Special Forces Unit".

"Okay, no problem."

"Camera!"

"All right."

"For recording."

"Ready."

"Attention all units, commence."

The script supervisor claps the clapperboard, and the first scene, first shot, begins.

This film features many scenes set in the royal palace, most of which are interspersed throughout the film.

The camera focused on Yang Guang, played by Fu Dalong.

With the added benefit of being immersed in the scene, Fu Dalong's portrayal of Yang Guang was absolutely perfect.

If it weren't for the film set, many onlookers would have thought they had actually seen Yang Guang.

"Queen..."

"My beloved concubine..."

Watching Yang Guang indulging in extreme pleasure, embracing Empress Xiao and Consort Gui played by Zhang Yixin on either side, everyone applauded Fu Dalong's acting skills.

It's so damn realistic.

Soon, the group discovered another terrifying thing.

Those were the actors in front of the camera, seemingly unleashing their full acting potential; not a single one made a mistake. How is that possible!

Keep in mind that many of them are students in school, and this is their first time acting.

Yang Chao, who had come with the film crew, was also dumbfounded.

Although he was a directing professor and didn't know how good the acting students were, this extraordinary performance really surprised him.

If every student graduating from the Central Academy of Drama were like them, wouldn't the Central Academy of Drama be incredibly prestigious?

He had a vague feeling that everyone in front of the camera seemed to be really into their roles.

Yang Chao frowned, unsure whether getting into character was a good thing or a bad thing.

If things go well, the filming will go smoothly. But if you get too immersed in the role, you'll have to pay a heavy price to get out of it later.

Cheng Sheng was also very shocked. He did not expect that the immersive experience buff was so powerful that it could make someone who had never acted before get into character so quickly.

Seeing the actor's exceptional performance, Liu Meng was very excited. He stopped the camera from turning and prepared to film the entire scene in one take.

"Okay, card."

As soon as the shot ended, Cheng Sheng clapped and shouted.

The immersive experience was subsequently cancelled.

Fu Dalong and the others also quickly regained their senses.

Fu Dalong, Zeng Li, and the others were all dumbfounded. They felt as if they had been in a dream, in which they had transformed into Yang Guang and Empress Xiao.

But after waking up, they completely forgot everything.

"Teacher Fu Dalong, your performance was superb!" Liu Meng gave a thumbs-up to the bewildered Fu Dalong.

"Senior, you are so awesome."

A student from the Central Academy of Drama praised Zeng Li.

"Yaya, Wang Zhi, you guys are amazing."

"Senior Sister Yixin..."

Everyone who finished filming was bewildered by the praise from those around them; they had no idea what had happened.

Cheng Sheng smiled. This is the power of immersive gameplay.

Other actors find it difficult to detach themselves from a role once they get into it, but when actors are immersed in a scene, once the immersion buff is removed, they can quickly come to their senses without the side effects of getting too into character.

"Director, there are reporters outside who want to come in and interview you."

Just as Cheng Sheng was preparing to shoot the second shot, a crew member jogged over and said something.

"reporter!"

Cheng Sheng frowned.

Even before news broke that he was making a movie, reporters wanted to interview him at the school, but he was too busy at the time and declined.

I never expected that reporters would follow me here when I came to Hengdian to film a movie.

If interviews are not accepted, reporters will linger outside the film set, which may affect the filming schedule.

After thinking for a moment, Cheng Sheng said to Liu Meng, "Senior brother, you shoot the second shot. I'll go out and deal with those reporters."

"Ok."

After Cheng Sheng left, Liu Meng temporarily took over Cheng Sheng's position.

As Cheng Sheng walked out of the film set, he saw several reporters being stopped outside by the crew.

"Hello, Director Cheng, I'm a reporter from Entertainment Weekly... What are your thoughts on Director Feng's online comments?"

"Hello, I am... Many people are now questioning the source of your funds. Do you have any explanation to offer?"

"Director Cheng, is making this movie a way to launder money?"

"Many people don't think your movie is good. What's your opinion on that?"

"Why would a new director like you want to make a historical film? You know, this type of film is usually quite heavy."

"According to a source, you went to Xishan on Qingming Festival and met with many coal mine owners there. Was this money an investment by these coal mine owners? Or did they want to use this opportunity to enter the entertainment industry?"

"..."

Upon seeing Cheng Sheng, the reporters immediately rushed over and bombarded him with all sorts of questions.

(End of this chapter)