Not Exactly the Promise

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Before a scene is filmed, the production team plans every detail. The location is set and props are set. The wardrobe is arranged and the continuity of outfits must be arranged to assure the shot scenes will be easily edited according to sequences. The cameras and lights are placed in certain spots to make sure the scene would come out well and the best angles of the actors are captured. The director and the actors go on a walkthrough to be briefed on the demands of the scene. In sum, so much occurs prior to the moment the cameras start rolling and the clapper is clicked.

In fact, for some movies with sensitive scenes, actors are given time to be comfortable with each other. For example, when doing a love scene, the actors talk to make sure they would be at ease when the cameras star. Moreover, certain actors undergo their rituals to make sure their partners would not be turned off. Some brush their teeth, gargle with mouthwash, and even floss prior to the scene. In a rape scene, responsible actors who play rapists talk to the corresponding actress-victims to assure them they would not take advantage. Thus, professionalism is prioritized, and not upstaging one another.

During a shooting, the production was shocked at the way a scene turned out. Prior to the actual shoot, Talent 1 (T1) and Talent 2 (T2) were oriented on the requirements of the scene they were about to shoot. The scene was a critical part of the movie and is considered a highlight that could make or break T1 or T2.

After a brief talk, T1 shared to T2 how she would attack the scene. Her gesture would be light, but would look hard on camera. T2 acknowledged and the scene was shot. However, after T1 was true to her word, T2 returned the gesture with a heavy hand to the point that T1 felt on her cheeks the palm of T2. Not expecting such return, T1 had to retreat, as she felt pain. One side effect of a hard slap is ringing in the ears and even loss of hearing. T1 merely shrugged off the incident with time off.

Meanwhile, the production team wanted another take of the said scene. This time, T1 got into her character more than expected and recreated the scene with harder force. T2 returned the blow and the director yelled ‘Cut!’ The take was good. Unfortunately, those who were expecting a post-confrontation scene offcam were disappointed. T1 and T2 behaved professionally despite the tension-filled shoot. The question that people had in mind then was why T2 used a heavy hand in the first take and they could not help but think if T2 was afraid to be upstaged by T1.

‘Be humble, be gracious, and make peace with inner fears before stepping out into the limelight and allowing yourself to be subjected to all of humanity.’ – Maximillian Degenerez

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