Huayu: This director is so eager to improve.

Chapter 37 Mobik Shooting Method

Li Qing watched Boss Cai's departing figure, breathed a sigh of relief, and without daring to delay, quickly ran to find Qi Yue.

Qi Yue had just finished filming a scene and was sitting behind the monitor discussing the lighting details for the next shot with the lighting and cinematography team.

Li Qing waited until they finished speaking before approaching them.

"Director Qi, Ms. Cai from Tangren Media just came by, stayed for a while, and then left. She said... she asked me to let you know she was here."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yue looked up and indeed saw a white luxury car parked outside the film crew's location.

However, he simply gave a faint "hmm" and continued to annotate something on the storyboard.

It was as if Cai Yinong's arrival was just a trivial matter.

Seeing Qi Yue's reaction, Li Qing felt inexplicably at ease. Just as she was about to go back to memorize her lines, Qi Yue called her back.

"Li Qing, come here."

Li Qing was slightly taken aback.

"What is it, Director Qi?"

The previous scene was Zhou Shutong, played by Li Qing, accompanying Zhou Xun on a surprise search mission.

Qi Yue pointed to the still frame on the monitor.

In the scene, Li Qing grips his pistol tightly, raises his arm, points the muzzle diagonally to the sky above, and turns his body slightly to the side, observing the scene ahead with a vigilant expression.

"Why are you carrying a gun like that?"

Li Qing paused for a moment, then gave a somewhat uncertain answer.

"Don't police officers always hold their guns like this? I've seen police officers in other movies mostly do this when they're on alert. It looks pretty standard and good-looking."

"nice?"

This is indeed a common "warning and gun-holding" posture in movies and TV dramas, but Qi Yue remained noncommittal.

He stood up and took a prop gun from the prop master next to him.

Two actions were performed.

The first movement was the same as Li Qing's earlier: raise the right arm to a 90-degree angle, grip the gun with both hands, and point the muzzle diagonally upwards.

His posture was relaxed, and he certainly had a "police officer" vibe.

The second movement involves retracting both arms, slightly tucking the elbows inward and close to the ribs, holding the gun in front of the chest and abdomen with the muzzle naturally pointing forward, and slightly lowering the body's center of gravity to assume a ready-to-go stance.

This move doesn't look as "stylish" as the first one, but it appears more compact and alert.

"Do you think that if the police suddenly discover danger, they should immediately open fire in self-defense or to control the situation?"

Qi Yue maintained the second posture and looked at Li Qing.

Which shooting posture is faster and less likely to be anticipated or interfered with by the opponent?

Li Qing looked at it carefully and simulated it in his mind.

The first movement requires the arm to swing downwards from an angle, level out, and stabilize before pointing at the target.

The second movement involves pushing the arm forward almost directly from the chest, allowing for aiming without any movement, resulting in a much shorter movement path.

Moreover, the tucked-in elbows posture seems to be more conducive to controlling recoil and quick re-aiming.

"It seems... the second one is faster and more stable," Li Qing answered honestly.

"But the first move was better, more like a 'cop in a movie'," Li Qing added, recalling what Qi Yue had said before.

"Director Qi, don't you often say that film logic is not the same as real-world logic? Sometimes, for the sake of visual appeal and audience perception, some artistic treatment can be done."

Qi Yue nodded, acknowledging that Li Qing was able to remember and consider his words.

"You're right, art needs processing. But the style and tone of 'White Night' and 'Yu Zui' are different."

He put down the prop gun, sat back down in front of the monitor, and spoke seriously:

"Yu Zui has its down-to-earth and exaggerated elements, and some performances and actions could be more 'dramatic.' But for Bai Ye, what I pursued was a hardcore, cold, and extremely realistic criminal investigation feel."

"The police officers here are not models posing for photos; they are law enforcement personnel who may face life and death at any time and need to prioritize efficiency and safety on the front lines. Every action they take should be carefully considered and in line with the logic of actual combat."

He pulled up some police training reference materials he had taken before.

"You see, when real SWAT officers or criminal investigators enter a dangerous area, their gun-holding posture is closer to the second one I just demonstrated, or something like 'low-stance alert.' Their arms aren't fully extended, and the muzzle isn't pointed upwards, allowing them to fire in the shortest possible time. In a real environment, that tiny bit of speed could mean it's the opponent who falls instead of you."

Li Qing listened intently; she hadn't really looked into these details before.

"Zhou Shutong, a newcomer who had just graduated from police academy and was being mentored by Zhou Xun," Qi Yue continued.

"Her gun-holding gestures are more likely to imitate her captain and seniors, and are trained and practical, rather than pursuing 'good-looking' stage poses. This also reflects her professionalism and growth."

"I understand, Director Qi!" Li Qing nodded vigorously.

"And another thing," Qi Yue remembered something and picked up the prop gun again.

"In more tense, targeted assault or standoff scenarios, we can try using a defensive posture evolved from a tactical principle called the 'Mozambique shooting method.' Of course, we are not completely copying the tactical maneuvers, but rather borrowing its core ideas."

He gave a brief demonstration: quickly draw the gun from his waist, grip it with both hands, point the muzzle in the direction of the potential threat, scan the environment quickly past the crosshair, and slightly turn his body to follow his gaze.

"The core is 'being ready at any time, being efficient in targeting, and being quick in identifying.' You don't need to remember names, but you need to understand this state. Don't be rigid; it's a state of high alert, a physical readiness to be ready to engage in combat at any moment. This will make your portrayal of Zhou Shutong more like that of a 'criminal police officer,' rather than just an actor in a police uniform."

Qi Yue's explanation was clear and direct, and combined with the demonstration, it made things much clearer for Li Qing.

She then realized that there was so much to learn behind a simple action of holding a gun.

"Thank you, Director Qi! I'll go practice again right away and get back into the swing of things!" Li Qing said with great enthusiasm.

"Hmm, you could look for some old movies from the 1950s or 60s; the way police officers hold their guns in those movies is more realistic," Qi Yue suggested.

Watching Li Qing run off to practice, Qi Yue turned his gaze back to the monitor.

Directing actors and refining details are his daily routine as a director, and also where his joy lies.

"Qi Yue, Boss Cai has come in person. Shouldn't we go and greet her?"

Guo Fan had been standing nearby the whole time and had also heard the news that Cai Yinong had personally come over.

Qi Yue glanced at him and nodded.

"You're right, go ahead."

Upon hearing this, Guo Fan shrank back, "Ah? It's me again! Last time it was Sister Xu, and this time it's the boss of Tangren. I'm afraid I can't handle it..."

Qi Yue smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"Brother Fan, don't be modest. Haven't you noticed how popular you are with rich women? Boss Cai's wife is a real beauty, at least she used to be. I'm rooting for you, keep it up!"

"I....."

Qi Yue didn't wait for him to finish speaking before quickly slipping away.

"Hey you, bring me my script, let's shoot the next scene."