Who knows? The anchor I like has become a movie queen!

I was a little conflicted. The white one looked good and I wanted to use it, but the other one was professional. After thinking for a while, I said, "Let them both go backstage to do their makeup. Whoever looks better will be used. I'll pay their salary and let the makeup artist come and talk to me about the makeup first." After saying that, I stopped worrying and started to think about how to shoot the dance scene.

Gang nodded and took the two girls backstage, chatting along the way: "You two are lucky, this is a big production. If the director hadn't wanted to add more scenes at the last minute, you wouldn't have gotten a turn."

After placing the two people in front of the dressing table, Brother Gang took the makeup artist to find the director.

While waiting, Ji Xia started chatting with the girl. She was a graduate of Kyoto Dance Academy. Her name was Yang Wu, 23 years old, and she had been working as a supporting actress here for a year.

Yang Wu is very lively. Knowing that Ji Xia had just arrived at the film and television base today, she was even more excited to give Ji Xia some basic knowledge.

Ji Xia naturally listened attentively.

For example, their extras are divided into groups. Group A has the best image, and basically as long as they read the group messages frequently, they will have a role. There are many people in other groups, and their image is generally not as good, so they need to steal the show. They usually play background roles, such as villagers, passers-by, cannon fodder, soldiers...

Yang Wu looked around to see if there was anyone around, and excitedly told Ji Xia, "Actually, given the crew's setup and the roles we have today, it's not our turn to play. Normally, we should be special guests."

At this point, Ji Xia was a little curious and couldn't help asking, "How do you say that?"

Yang Wu looked gossipy. "Brother Gang is in charge of our Group A. He has connections with the casting director for this play, so this role fell into Brother Gang's hands. Otherwise, it would have been given to the special group long ago, and there was no way we would have gotten it."

Speaking of special actors, Yang Wu was a little excited: "I failed the special actor exam last month, so this month I'm praying that I can get an easy question. If I can pass, I can get more resources."

Ji Xia knew this very well. She had spent most of her time on film crews in her previous life. Many special actors had good images, but they just lacked some luck. For example, the maidservant beside the heroine in costume dramas, the guards beside the hero, and some cannon fodder B who had a lot of lines. These all required people with certain acting skills to play.

A person in charge like Brother Gang also cares about the quality of his subordinates. He wants to take a small cut from the remuneration of the extras in Group A, so he is happy to introduce the play to everyone, and both parties get what they need.

The film and television base has special actor assessments every month. As long as you pass, you can get a certificate, but this also means that there are higher requirements for the actor's image and acting skills, unlike the relaxed interviews for extras.

That's why Yang Wu attaches so much importance to this assessment. It means she will have more opportunities to meet the director, hone her acting skills, and get higher pay.

As the two chatted, the makeup artist came back from the director's office. She and the director had agreed on a rough makeup look. The makeup artist was a woman named Sister Ma. She was very talkative and held Ji Xia's face for a while to examine her. "You have good skin. What skincare products do you use?"

Ji Xiaru told the other party truthfully the brand she used.

While putting on makeup, she also heard a lot of gossip: the drama is about to be completed, the male lead is a newly crowned movie emperor, the female lead is a popular young actress, the director has a very bad temper and often scolds people, the lunch boxes on the crew are delicious, and some trivial things were very interesting to listen to, and made Ji Xia feel very familiar. The feeling of being on the crew in her previous life came back again.

The two of them play the role of dancers performing at the palace Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Because it is a palace dance and not a brothel dance, the eye makeup needs to be attractive but not too enchanting. Ji Xia's eyes are originally peach blossom eyes, so Sister Ma focuses on the tail of the eyes. The large area of light pink smudges are like light clouds, and the long eyelashes cover the charming eyes like a fan.

After finishing the makeup, Ji Xia looked in the mirror and sighed: It's worthy of being a big production. The makeup of the people in only one shot is so exquisite. Sister Ma is very skillful. She quickly tied the hair into a side bun, chose a simple peach blossom hair crown, and inserted two hollow orchid bead hairpins on the side. The whole hairstyle is grand and gorgeous.

Sister Ma looked at the overall effect, trimmed her eyebrows, and said with emotion: "Ji Xia, your face is very beautiful. Stick to being an actor. I think you will have a future." Sister Ma has been a makeup artist for so many years, and she knows very well what kind of people are suitable for being on camera.

"Thank you, sis. I will try my best."

After Sister Ma finished drawing for Ji Xia, she immediately started drawing for Yang Wu. While drawing, Yang Wu did not forget to show his talkative nature and had a great chat with Sister Ma.

Ji Xia took advantage of this break to shoot some materials and take a few photos. After the shooting is finished, she can ask the director if she can release the melon, because this is just a very small role, and it would be good if she can have 4 seconds of footage when it is officially released.

When Yang Wu finished painting, Brother Gang came over with a lunch box. He placed the food on the table with great fanfare and said, "Come and eat quickly. After eating, take a break and change your clothes. There will be a teacher to teach you how to dance. The shooting will start at 3 o'clock. You two should be ready." After that, he left in a hurry.

After opening the lunch box, I found that it tasted really good, but it was a bit oily, which was not very friendly for actors who had to be on camera.

While eating, Yang Wu did not forget to look at Ji Xia's face, which made Ji Xia a little confused: "Why are you smiling at me?"

The girl said seriously, "Looking at the beautiful woman's face, I can finish my meal!"

Yang Wu is really a big sieve. In just one meal, Ji Xia already knew which high school she graduated from, what her parents did, and her college entrance examination score. He knew everything clearly.

As soon as the two finished eating, Sister Ma brought over two sets of clothes and asked them to change into them. The overall style was somewhat similar to the Tang Dynasty style, but there were some differences. The complicated layered skirts still looked very beautiful.

After changing, Sister Ma took the two of them to learn dancing. The dance instructor was a very young girl. When she saw Ji Xia and the other two's looks, she teased Sister Ma: "Your makeup skills have improved again. It looks good."

Sister Ma waved her hand and said, "The two little girls are still more beautiful. Hurry up and teach them. The director starts shooting at 3 o'clock. I have to go and get busy first."

The dance teacher quickly got to work: "Our scene is very simple. Your dance is just a background. The focus is on the conversation between the protagonists, so just dance well. Come, I'll walk you through it first."

"The most important thing is your posture; it can't be loose. Imagine that you are women living in ancient times, and there should be grace in the movement of your wrists." The dance teacher taught very seriously.

As she said, it was really simple: turn around, raise your hands, cover your face from the side, turn around, just turn around.

Director Liu came over at 2:30 to make the selection. He watched the two people dancing and was surprised that the fair-skinned girl danced so well and had a very charming face. He thought that since there was no female lead in this scene, he could use this girl and the filming would be very beautiful.

Director Liu quickly made a decision: "You're the one. The other one, change into a simple costume right now and play the palace maid serving wine. You and I will go and set the pace for the shoot." He pointed at Ji Xia, scratched his head, and added: "Give Xiao Ma the phone and other things. Let her look after you."

Ji Xia and Yang Wu exchanged glances and went about their business.

On the way over, Ji Xia asked the director if she could put her look in the vlog?

Director Liu stroked his stubble and said nonchalantly, "Whatever, as long as it doesn't involve filming. You don't have many shots."

This is the first time Ji Xia has returned to the set since her rebirth. The messy staff, the photographers everywhere, the roaring director, everything is so familiar, even the dust floating in the air makes people feel comfortable. She should stay here.

Director Liu motioned for a few girls in dance costumes to come over, then, with a lozenge in his mouth, began to give instructions in a hoarse voice: "When the music starts, surround her and dance behind her in a pyramid. Don't try to make your presence felt in front of the camera, just dance normally. When the music ends, salute and step back."

"understand?"

Several girls nodded.

"Okay, music ready, let's go through it."

Ji Xia and the others followed the director's instructions very professionally. The music was a light and melodious combination of the guzheng and the flute.

The director was watching himself on the monitor, with a loudspeaker next to his mouth, so the whole audience could hear his voice:

"Pull, pull forward,"

"That girl, don't squint."

"Dancers around here, straighten your backs and don't pinch your hands."

"The dancer in the middle can look at the camera. Very good. Her eyes should be cool and clear."

The assistant director next to him looked at the screen and said thoughtfully, "Who found the one in the middle? The bone structure is good, but the wrists are a little empty. She is very fair and has thin wrists. One or two thin bracelets will look very good."

Director Liu also felt the same way. Even a quick shot in the background had to be exquisite: "Go ask the stylist for a few and put them on later."

Ji Xia and the others walked three times, and Director Liu felt that it was okay, so he asked them to wait in the back and start filming after the leading actors arrived.

The assistant director was busy checking the food and drinks on the tables of the ministers. The actors who played the ministers and palace maids were also in place: "That palace maid, don't look up when you pour the wine."

……

Ji Xia and the others were waiting outside to be called. The filming had already started inside, but the first two scenes were cut before they came on stage. Everyone lined up and waited for the actor who played the eunuch to call them.

Inside the palace, Director Liu shouted into the loudspeaker in front of the monitor: "All departments, prepare, action."

As the camera zooms forward, the emperor appears on stage, casually sitting at the top seat as he watches the ministers below salute. He says, "My dear ministers, please stand up..."

The harmonious atmosphere became increasingly turbulent, and finally it was the dancer's turn to appear on stage.

"Okay, it's done, the makeup artist will touch up." As soon as the director's voice fell, the scene suddenly became busy.

After confirming the positioning with the cameraman, the director took his megaphone and said, "Come on, get ready, the dancer is on stage, action."

The melodious flute sounds and graceful dance steps disrupted the strange atmosphere of the scene. The emperor also took a moment to look at the singing and dancing in the audience from his contemplation. Ji Xia happened to be surrounded and appeared on the stage. The camera swept over her. Her fair white hands half covered her face. Her wide sleeves slipped down with the movement, revealing half of her forearm. A light pink Xiuyan jade bracelet stained her wrist with color.

As the music played, Ji Xia moved his hands away and prepared to spin in circles.

"Ka" Director Li's angry voice echoed throughout the venue.