I Will Live As An Actor

I Will Live as an Actor Episode 175

Making Film.

“You mean pre-promotion?”

There are several types of advance publicity for dramas. There is a way to use billboards on buses and subways, and there is a way to promote the drama by appearing on an entertainment program right before the broadcast begins, which the actors watched in person.

However, the method suggested by the famous deputy director was completely different.

“Let’s go to the making film.”

A making film refers to a video recording the production process at a filming location.

However, it is not yet a commonly used method in dramas. It was a method used by Chungmuro rather than broadcasters, and most videos were added as an option when selling collector’s edition DVDs.

“There will be two hours (a week) before the main broadcast, so let’s air the second making film then.”

“Did ash fall from above, Deputy Director?”

Yumyeong nodded briefly. Kim Woo-hyung let out an exclamation at the sight.

In any case, among Korean dramas so far, as far as I know, there has never been a case where advance publicity was planned using a making film.

This is because it costs a lot of programming costs to win two times (one week) for a terrestrial broadcasting station. The broadcasting station also said that it would take the loss and expand its programming.

“There is an outstanding signboard called Jang Young-guk, so it would be okay to neglect advance publicity. Even at the top, expectations for ‘The Mermaid Prince’ are high. Since it was my debut work, I didn’t plan on putting pressure on it at first. “Since the matter has grown so much, Woo-hyung needs you to lead the way.”

“Whether it is possible or not!”

“Okay, by the way, who would you like to take to shoot the making film?”

Kim Woo-hyung was troubled. This is a video that captures the production process at the filming site. I would like to hire a talented producer, but who would assist a junior’s filming?

Since this is the youngest member’s debut film, it is best to set aside expectations that the seniors will take the lead. Because broadcasting stations, especially drama stations, are jungles.

Moreover, the production process should not be simply portrayed as ordinary. If it’s an ordinary produced video, what’s the difference between it and a documentary?

It must be a video that satisfies the needs of viewers. That way, the promotional effect will be excellent.

Kim Woo-hyung took a pause and finally opened his mouth.

* * *

“yes… … ?”

Jang Woo-yeon is an FD in her second year at MBS Drama Department.

Is it because of her small stature and large sleeping glasses, or is it because of her slow personality? The nickname given to her within the drama department was Jang Bengi. It still is. Isn’t the surprised behavior also one beat slow, like a slug?

“I…” … ?!”

“Yes, Jang Beng, no, I decided on Jang Woo-yeon. Take charge of this making film shoot and give it a try. “There is no work put in right now anyway.”

“Sir, it’s still true, I’m still the youngest among the FDs, and it takes a while to get used to the atmosphere of the scene when I go on set, so how can I film…” … .”

The reason why Jang Beng, no Jang Woo-yeon, was scolded by seniors at the filming site despite all the good things he said was simple.

Basically, FD is responsible for handling all miscellaneous errands on site. Not only did we manage the filming site to prevent the general public from approaching just before shooting, but we also contacted the assistant cast leader and even supplied extras.

If you were to go into detail about what FD does, your fingers and toes wouldn’t be enough. This means that it is a position that requires quick understanding of the situation and agility.

However, for Jang Woo-yeon, who lacked experience, it felt a bit daunting to do all of this perfectly.

However, there was a separate reason why Kim Woo-hyung chose Jang Woo-yeon as the making film director.

“I saw Jang Woo-yeon’s college graduate work. Originally, I wanted to go into advertising. Your specialty was being able to embellish storytelling and create visual beauty in a short period of time. “In fact, after seeing my graduation work, I received a lot of love calls from the advertising industry.”

“Yes, but… … .”

“Certainly, Jang Woo-yeon, you’re a huge fan of Jang Young-guk, right?”

Jang Woo-yeon showed a stinging expression. In fact, she was an executive of actor Jang Young-guk’s fan club. I was active in fan club activities during college, but I put it aside for a while as I got a job.

But how does Kim Woo-hyung know that fact? As if reading her thoughts, Kim Woo-hyung elaborates separately.

“Man, on the day you made a story, England came in, coated your photo, and used it as a bookshelf. You can’t help but notice that your ears perk up when you hear England’s name in the drama department. This time, take advantage of your aptitude and unleash your abilities. “You’re not going to stay as an FD forever.”

“… … .”

“Are you going to stay the same?”

“Oh no… … !”

“The answer is quick. “What are you doing, move quickly?”

“yes… … ?”

In the following conversation, Jang Beng, or rather Jang Woo-yeon, got up from his seat faster than ever.

“Aren’t you going to meet Jang Young-guk?”

* * *

It is a cliff that was carved out by masons as if they had put a lot of effort into each stitch. The surface was so smooth that it was hard to believe that it was created artificially. Blue waves were flowing beneath the cliff.

“Oppa, am I strange? “It’s very awkward.”

Yeonsu wore a harness as if she were bungee jumping. Of course, you’re not actually jumping off a cliff. The scene of stopping at the edge of the cliff and jumping off was planned to be done using computer graphics using video filmed in a swimming pool.

“It’s okay, so don’t worry too much and stay calm.”

“How can you not care? It feels like you’re wearing a diaper.”

“It’s a safety device, so you must wear it. “If you slip on the cliff, you will fall straight down.”

“If something falls, my brother will come to rescue me. “In the past, when we were filming, my brother jumped off a cliff into the sea alone.”

“Man, is it the same now as it was then? It was just a low hill there. It looks twice as high here as there. Don’t be too scared, as there are safety guards waiting downstairs in case of an emergency. For your information, my brother is so scared that he can’t save you.”

Of course, there was nothing I couldn’t do if I wanted to. The current filming location is also a place that was no different from a playground in the past.

However, as if you were fearless as a child, you tend to be cautious when you become an adult.

Yeonsu turns her head with her lips sticking out. I felt like I was really hurt when I heard that they wouldn’t save me. by the way.

‘Who is he?’

There was a woman walking around the filming site just now. He has a small body, wears goggles, and takes pictures of various places with a camera that looks bigger than his head.

At that time, as if reading England’s gaze, Kim Woo-hyung approaches and speaks.

“I’m in charge of filming this making film.”

“A making film?”

“The broadcasting station decided to air the making film as a pre-promotion. It’s my first time shooting a making film for pre-promotion, so I’m a bit confused. I already went up to Seoul because of this. “I didn’t even think about making it, but at most I thought it would be a bus or subway billboard.”

It was quite unexpected. That’s because making-of films were rarely produced in Chungmuro, but for dramas, they were almost non-existent.

In the distant future, producing making films for pre-promotion of dramas became a common practice, but it was not yet.

It was a moment when I wondered who on earth came up with this idea.

“It just worked out well. I couldn’t say hello to you separately because you were in the waiting room the whole time. Hey PD Jang—!”

Kim Woo-hyung broke down and shouted ‘Jang PD’ at Jang Woo-yeon. Jang Woo-yeon, who didn’t know he was calling her at first, notices Kim Woo-hyung’s gaze a beat later and quickly approaches. Still holding a camera bigger than his head.

“Greetings, this is producer Jang Woo-yeon. And as you know, this is actor Jang Young-guk!”

“Director, what kind of honorific title do you give me? Please feel free to just call me England. nice to meet you PD Jang Woo-yeon.”

“It’s such an honor!”

Jang Woo-yeon didn’t know if she was dreaming or alive. Apparently, until yesterday, I was at the Yeouido broadcasting station, and the England I saw in real life was much cooler and taller than on screen.

“Producer Jang, will you take good pictures of me in the making film?”

“I will do my best! “I will definitely film it well, even if it means putting all my soul into it!”

“Producer Jang, why is the response so quick today?”

Ignoring Kim Woo-hyung’s words.

Jang Woo-yeon, who shook hands with England, just looks ecstatic.

* * *

“Scene number 60: A grave falling from a cliff!”

Filming has begun. The focus of today’s filming was on Myojeong (Yeonsu). It was a scene where Myo-jeong, the daughter of a chaebol family, decided to commit suicide for secret reasons, jumping off a cliff. The mermaid prince, Lee Soo, saves soft water that is sinking down with foam.

Of course, you don’t actually jump off the cliff. Like now, you stop at the edge of the cliff and look down at the sea while filming the scene just before that.

England was watching Yeonsu’s performance from one side while waiting for his turn to film.

“I miss mom.”

She was a woman who always looked like an upright bamboo. However, Myojeong’s voice, standing at the edge of the cliff, was trembling as if he was scared.

When she looks at the sea, she is looking at the sky reflected in the sea.

Unripe tears fall gently from her gaze as she longs to see her mother, who has already left the world.

‘You’re busy filming.’

Jang Yeon-soo, who was in charge of filming the making film, was capturing such images of Yeon-soo from one side of the filming set. As she promised England earlier, she was now setting her whole body on fire.

The filming scene continues with Myojeong (Yeonsu)’s monologue standing at the edge of a cliff. England was watching the scene and preparing for the next photo shoot. After the training was over, there was filming of a scene where he runs to a cliff.

fluttering around.

At the edge of the cliff, you can see Yeonsu’s clothes fluttering in the sea breeze. With the help of the wind, one scene is truly a work of art.

“Sorry.”

With those words, Myojeong (Yeonsu) leans towards the cliff. Her body gradually tilts toward the sea below the cliff.

However, the taut rope attached to the harness supports her body. It must have been quite scary, but there were safety devices so it didn’t seem that dangerous.

It would end when the director, who was facing the televised screen, shouted ‘cut’. It was then.

Taang!

A friction sound echoes through the filming site, as if a gunshot is going off. Kim Woo-hyung quickly stands up from his seat, assesses the situation, and the rest of the staff also moves around busily. Some people even screamed.

Things start to move slowly. It starts with the scene where Yeon-soo leans over the edge of the cliff and the buckle attached to the harness breaks.

One second until the taut line flew backwards.

Two seconds until I see Yeonsu’s shaking pupils.

It was a time when everyone was shocked by the unexpected accident that occurred in an instant and did not know what to do.

Jang Woo-yeon, who was filming the making film, also swallowed her screams at the series of accidents seen through the lens.

At that moment, someone runs towards the cliff. Jang Woo-yeon once again swallowed her astonishment at the image reflected through the camera lens.

Because England jumped from the edge of the cliff into the sea without any hesitation.