Chapter 335 One Take

As Li Hao announced the start of filming, the rest of the crew watched the scene through gaps in the forest.

This spot offered a direct view of the set, shielded them from the camera's gaze, and accommodated a large crowd – a prime location.

The moment Li Hao called "Action," Lu Xuan transformed.

He exuded a sharp, intense aura, resembling a fierce tiger prowling through the forest.

The scene depicted a chase.

Alone in the jungle, Lu Xuan was pursued by a squad of foreign mercenaries. He had to evade their pursuit and turn the tables on them.

A single-take shot, combined with a high-octane jungle chase, meant that even the slightest mistake would ruin the entire sequence, forcing a reshoot.

Therefore, the onlookers held their breath, fearing any misstep from Lu Xuan.

In the shot, one of Lu Xuan's hands was already injured.

Covered in sweat, Lu Xuan bit down on a bandage, tending to his wounded hand while bullets riddled the tree trunk behind him.

After bandaging his hand, Lu Xuan could only temporarily relocate, but faced with overwhelming firepower, he was forced to flee in a panic.

The scene was meticulously designed, and even the observing actors could sense the urgency and pressure.

Likewise, Lu Xuan tensed every muscle in his body.

Shooting without a stunt double and opting for a single take, the intensity of this initial run exceeded his expectations.

The dodging and retaliating alone was making him sweat.

Yet, there was a long stretch of filming ahead, and the crucial one-handed reloading sequence was yet to come.

Already, his stamina was wavering.

"Why didn't I feel this drained during practice?"

"If I lose steam here, all that previous work will be for nothing."

Lu Xuan bolstered himself, enduring the burning sensation in his lungs, and resumed his tactical maneuvers.

Others noticed Lu Xuan's flagging energy.

Several extras pointed at Lu Xuan, saying:

"Director Lu seems a bit unsteady on his feet. Is he running out of steam?"

"Most likely. That last stretch must have been four hundred meters. A run like that through mountainous terrain, combined with tactical movements, would tax even a seasoned soldier."

"I think they might have to alter the scene. If Director Lu can't keep it up, it probably won't be a single take after all."

"I disagree. I think this scene only works with a single take to maintain the most thrilling feel. If they change it, the audience won't be able to connect with the emotion effectively."

The onlookers, seasoned by numerous television dramas, noticed minute details during the shoot.

Their analysis proved insightful.

Despite appearing on the verge of collapse, Lu Xuan flawlessly executed the script's demands.

He seemed even more perfect than when he was in better condition.

Lu Xuan crawled forward, then exploded like a tiger emerging from its cage, pouncing on an enemy and eliminating him cleanly before melting back into the jungle.

Then, while still under pursuit, he reloaded his pistol one-handed, completing the counterattack.

The entire sequence flowed seamlessly, and the feeling that Lu Xuan was pushing his limits added immense realism.

"Cut!"

Li Hao, watching the footage, excitedly announced the end of the scene!

Su Yao rushed over with a towel for Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan smiled at Su Yao and said,

"How was it? Was my performance nice this time?"

"I think it should be a one-take!"

Su Yao wiped Lu Xuan's sweat, chiding him slightly.

"Why push yourself so hard? I thought you were going to collapse at any moment!"

"Just tell me if it was awesome!"

Su Yao looked at Lu Xuan's boastful tone and said helplessly,

"Great, you were the best!"

Li Hao approached at that moment.

"Passed, one take!"

"Too perfect! Even after seeing your storyboards, I never imagined the scene would look like this!"

"This will definitely become a classic in film history!"

"With this movie, we should become part of the film academy's teaching material!"

Seeing the excited Li Hao, Lu Xuan said,

"Is it really that good?"

"I felt pretty good about it myself, but after you said that, I'm not so sure anymore."

Li Hao rolled his eyes and said,

"Even if you don't trust my taste, you should have some faith in your own performance!"

"Go take a look."

Lu Xuan walked over and was immediately greeted by thunderous applause.

The onlookers had witnessed Lu Xuan's performance firsthand.

They knew they couldn't pull off such a feat themselves. Lu Xuan's ability to complete the operation in one take was more than twice as good as many of those present.

The soldiers who were observing as extras were truly impressed by Lu Xuan.

Such a young man, both director and actor, could accomplish such a difficult feat during filming.

They knew how much stamina Lu Xuan's performance required.

Especially the one-handed reloading, which was usually only performed by elite special forces.

This truly changed their perception of people in the entertainment industry.

They had originally thought that most people in the entertainment industry were weak and effeminate.

But Lu Xuan completely changed their previous perception.

Lu Xuan's image made them realize that there were tough guys in the entertainment industry too.

Lu Xuan put his hands together to thank the people who were applauding.

He came to the side of the viewfinder to review his previous performance.

Lu Xuan was still confident in his previous performance. Although he was joking with Li Hao just now, he really felt that his condition was much better than before.

The final product will definitely exceed his imagination.

Sure enough, watching the effect of the shooting, the joy on Lu Xuan's face became stronger and stronger.

"Passed, this clip passed!"

Lu Xuan's voice sounded, and the others in the studio applauded again.

Because this scene should be the most difficult one, there is no more difficult one in the whole movie than this one.

Originally, it was planned to take several days to shoot this scene, but it only took one shot to pass.

This is simply miraculous!