So those awesome backdrops were all special effects, it was actually just an empty green screen on the set? It felt so fake!
For a moment, Liang Yin was so focused on looking at the props on the set that she completely forgot about her lines.
When the director raised his loudspeaker and shouted for everyone to get ready, she became even more nervous.
She herself hadnât realized it yet, but Hua Jin could tell she was shaking violently.
âWhatâs the matter?â The actor studied her, frowning. âDonât tell me⦠youâre nervous.â
Liang Yin gulped and admitted openly, âYes, a littleâ¦â
âI see youâre shaking badly.â He patted her on the shoulder and rubbed her stiff arms. âWhen filming starts, get into position like I told you. See the two cameras there?â
âYes⦠I see them!â
âThatâs position A. Thatâs position B.â
âOh! Understood.â Liang Yinâs voice was still trembling.
The actor had expected her to be nervous, so he guided her. âLet me teach you a method.â
âWhat method?â
âBe it the director, the staff, the videographers, or the actors waiting for their turns, just treat them like dwarves.â
âPfft, thatâs hard to imagine!â
âActually, thereâs not much difference between the set and when I went over the script with you in the room. Just immerse yourself and it will be fine!â It was a rare moment that the actor praised her. âActually, youâre very good at acting. Once you get into character, Iâm sure thereâll be no issues.â
âItâs not the same.â
âWhatâs different?â
âSee, there were just the two of us in the hotel room, right?â
The actor nodded.
âBut there are so many people here!â
At a glance, there were at least dozens of people, including the director, staff, and actors waiting for their turns!
So many people were watching her actâ¦
How could she not be nervous!?
The actor broke out in a cold sweat. âThatâs why I asked you to imagine them as dwarfs.â
âI really canât imagine it.â
ââ¦â
âOh no, oh no!â Liang Yin was a little fidgety. âWeâre about to start. What if I mess up? The director looks really fierce. He doesnât even smile and it feels like he eats people aliveâ¦â
âDonât be nervous. The more you let your imagination run wild, the less you can get into the role. Now, just follow my thoughtsâ¦â
The actor coaxed her gently. âRelax. Take a deep breath. Take a cold breath.â
âExhaleâ¦â
âInhale againâ¦â
âExhaleâ¦â
âOkay, relax slowly and let all the breath out of your abdominal cavityâ¦â
âExhaleâ¦â
âRelease the air slowlyâ¦â
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The actor asked expectantly, âDid you relax a little?â
Liang Yin looked like she was on the verge of tears. âWhat should we do? Iâm even more nervous now!?â
Before the actor could counsel her further, the log keeper arrived. âMaster Jin, the director is hurrying you.â
Liang Yin shot the actor a pleading look. âWhat do we do? What do we do?!â
The actorâs head throbbed. âWhatâs there to be nervous about? The machines are dead. The staff will treat them like theyâre winter melons. If you act well, are you worried that the director will scold you? The most important thing about acting is the mentality. If you act well, youâll be fine. Your acting isnât that bad. Even if you screw up and get an NG, you still have a chance to start over. Itâs not like itâs live!â