It's shows like this and Blossom that make me mad at myself for not being able to read Chinese characters. I wish I could look up the gaffer's(lighting director) and the DP's(Director of Photographer aka cinematographer) CV to see what other work they have done. The consistent attention to detail when it comes to practically lighting the more fantastical scenes so that the VFX can better blend into the shot is amazing. If you haven't noticed, they use color specific lighting in the shots to mirror that of what will be done in post production so that the lighting on the actors faces matches and blends. Use of practical explosions, and strobes to again enhance the digital effects...seriously chef's kiss.
They are lighting for a fantasy show so the sometimes over lit night shots are easily forgiven, as we constantly see the characters light a room with "magic". They consistently use real sunlight and establishing shots that were filmed outdoors at golden hour....unless they have a "Volume"(the studio with a digital background set that they used for shows like The Mandalorian and The Batman) The lighting gives a warmth and reality to a lot of scenes.
The DP never overdoes it with artistic shots...they are within every episode but used sparingly as to not overwhelm the story with unique shots that would then become repetitive or distracting. And for a show that is 40 episodes long, those artistic choices take time and money, and they used that time and money very well. Again if they don't have something like "The Volume" shooting at golden hour can sometimes take multiple days just for a 3-10 minutes scene.
I really wish I was able to read the more detailed crew list so that I could praise them. But because I can't I just want to give a big round of applause to the production crew that obviously put a lot of thought and care into this work. From the PAs to the post production colorists, seriously great work.
Also shout out to the wardrobe department. The attention to detail on the costumes and how they are multi-layered so they look different depending on lighting/movement is soooooo amazing. One of Deng Wei(Su Yi Shui)'s main outfits is a multi-layered green outfit. It can look emerald green in one shot and almost completely black in others. I love it so much, Every layer is a different color and when stacked together paired with movement....they cooked. They cooked, ate, and left no crumbs.
I can't wait to see her grow even more as an actress. She's only 16, meaning most her work I've seen she was 14 or 15 years old. She already has an amazing understanding and grasp of more emotional scenes. She, along with Huangyang Tian Tian, are some of the younger talent coming up that I hope continue to work in the industry and are well taken care of and protected from the more harmful aspects of being in the industry and a public figure. Watching her in period dramas has helped be place the characters the actresses who are playing much younger than they are in perspective as she was the actual age of a lot of the female lead characters.
Anyone know if I have to watch hidden love in order to understand this drama
no you don't have to. they are actually parallel stories. So if you havent watched Hidden Love I would recommend watching it after & then you will have the extra layer of what's going on with Sang Yan in the background. each story only focuses on the main leads. at least in the web novels.
I guess back up site & then rewatch on Netflix? I was going to watch it more than once anyway, but I hate when a license gets broken up like this for airing outside of the country of origin.
They are the only people for each other. No one can compare or get close to them. People like them, but they don't give any attention to them. And it's not the kind of like that messes with the mains' relationship. Just people crushing on the cool kids who are aloof to others.
Netflix is on my shitlist this week. "New episodes coming Thursday".....side eye...bombastic side eye!
I'll still restream the episodes on Netflix while I'm working(so it gets the official views), but darn it. Praying that my backup site has the HD version uploaded on day of airing...if not I'll have to avoid this comment section like the black plague. Which, I really don't want to do because I've been looking forward to yapping about this drama for years now.
I'm only about 18 minutes into Episode 17, but I would love nothing more than for Mu Ran Wu to be killed by Crown Prince Su Yu. I feel like it would be poetic justice in a way. If you're going to be a greedy bitch and ruin everyone's lives might as well die by the hands of the person you "love" most.
Love is in quotes because she only loves herself. She's just obsessed with Su Yu and what his position can do for her.
It’s only on iqiyi Chinese app for now. They re-edited ep 1-8, also moved episode 3-6 to the front and episodes…
Oh, that's such a mistake on their part. Setting up a mystery makes the viewer want to learn more. I like that we get the story of what happened in the past from the POV of the verbal history verses what ACTUALLY happened in the past. Also, they need to introduce who will be the main personality for the show first NOT her past self first. I'll have to see what they actually changed to really judge. I think I'm mainly salty because I usually keep notes on what happens in which episode for rewatches and now it's going to be all mixed up.
Can someone who has read the novel tell me what the level of suffering is? Is it reasonable or very painful?
I would say moderate amount. The majority is during her High school years. She has a few issues in adulthood but she learns to communicate more.
More specific spoilery stuff mentioned below...skip the rest if you want to go in blind.
YiFan goes through a lot of family struggles, death of a parent, horrible new family members, an abusive situation(trigger warning SA) all while in high school. She feels ashamed & scared & just wants to get as far away from her family as she can...forgetting about the promises she had made with Sang Yan. Sang Yan never forgets her nor does he ever move on from her. He pursued her first, now it's her turn to pursue HIM. There will be a significant time jump from senior year to adulthood, but I don't know if production will edit this time jump length. They don't interact during their college years. I believe there is about 3-6months to a year of dancing around their feelings while they live together. as Sang Yan wants to be pursued. The novel jumps a bit while they are courting each other & going about their lives. When Sang Yan shows up for the wedding of his college roommate they are together & they have an argument right when he goes to visit his little sister in college(it's why he has no luggage & is so ready to throw down with his bestie) but they make up within a few days.
I love that they cut out that Jia Xu is a smoker. It's why the window is open in Sang Yan's bedroom, why he is outside the karaoke place sitting on the steps, the confrontation with the neighborhood bullies is a lot more intense in the novel because the guys actually light a cigarette/lighter & hold it near the bully's face. Any time you see Jia Xu sitting outside 100% of the time in the novel he was smoking a cigarette. spoiler cause it's the source material not really the drama.
Youku has already announced that Netflix will broadcast simultaneously.If you can see TFF on your Netflix, it…
Thank you, Love. All news sources I've seen just now are using the world "global" when talking about Netflix, so I think you're right. I just need to be patient. God, I feel like such a fan girl right now with how impatient I'm acting. I have faith production got the story/characters right. Imma go touch some grass and head off to work for the night. 😊
Youku has already announced that Netflix will broadcast simultaneously.If you can see TFF on your Netflix, it…
Can I ask which country people are seeing it on their Netflix as the US Netflix still doesn't have a show page for it. I'm hoping I could use my VPN and just change my location. If that doesn't work I'm going to have to use one of my back up sites...which I prefer not to do as I want them to get the views.
I think the fist thing that needs to be remembered is that Sang Yan has an extremely high IQ and an equally as…
Dude! when I tell you I was kicking my feet with little squeaks of joy when they dropped the new trailer & the bts video of BJT & the director discussing wardrobe/styling & how to approach a scene! I'm so grateful that he was the actor cast for the role. Though I do understand why some are disappointed about the same cast not being used I need them to at least SEE BJT as Sang Yan before they judge. Also, I need them to checkout the original IP to see how YiFan sees him. Also thanks for bringing this comment of mine back to my attention. I will be using some of this for my reviews later down the road. 😊
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They are lighting for a fantasy show so the sometimes over lit night shots are easily forgiven, as we constantly see the characters light a room with "magic". They consistently use real sunlight and establishing shots that were filmed outdoors at golden hour....unless they have a "Volume"(the studio with a digital background set that they used for shows like The Mandalorian and The Batman) The lighting gives a warmth and reality to a lot of scenes.
The DP never overdoes it with artistic shots...they are within every episode but used sparingly as to not overwhelm the story with unique shots that would then become repetitive or distracting. And for a show that is 40 episodes long, those artistic choices take time and money, and they used that time and money very well. Again if they don't have something like "The Volume" shooting at golden hour can sometimes take multiple days just for a 3-10 minutes scene.
I really wish I was able to read the more detailed crew list so that I could praise them. But because I can't I just want to give a big round of applause to the production crew that obviously put a lot of thought and care into this work. From the PAs to the post production colorists, seriously great work.
Also shout out to the wardrobe department. The attention to detail on the costumes and how they are multi-layered so they look different depending on lighting/movement is soooooo amazing. One of Deng Wei(Su Yi Shui)'s main outfits is a multi-layered green outfit. It can look emerald green in one shot and almost completely black in others. I love it so much, Every layer is a different color and when stacked together paired with movement....they cooked. They cooked, ate, and left no crumbs.
Watching her in period dramas has helped be place the characters the actresses who are playing much younger than they are in perspective as she was the actual age of a lot of the female lead characters.
I'll still restream the episodes on Netflix while I'm working(so it gets the official views), but darn it. Praying that my backup site has the HD version uploaded on day of airing...if not I'll have to avoid this comment section like the black plague. Which, I really don't want to do because I've been looking forward to yapping about this drama for years now.
Love is in quotes because she only loves herself. She's just obsessed with Su Yu and what his position can do for her.
More specific spoilery stuff mentioned below...skip the rest if you want to go in blind.
YiFan goes through a lot of family struggles, death of a parent, horrible new family members, an abusive situation(trigger warning SA) all while in high school. She feels ashamed & scared & just wants to get as far away from her family as she can...forgetting about the promises she had made with Sang Yan. Sang Yan never forgets her nor does he ever move on from her. He pursued her first, now it's her turn to pursue HIM. There will be a significant time jump from senior year to adulthood, but I don't know if production will edit this time jump length. They don't interact during their college years.
I believe there is about 3-6months to a year of dancing around their feelings while they live together. as Sang Yan wants to be pursued. The novel jumps a bit while they are courting each other & going about their lives. When Sang Yan shows up for the wedding of his college roommate they are together & they have an argument right when he goes to visit his little sister in college(it's why he has no luggage & is so ready to throw down with his bestie) but they make up within a few days.
It's why the window is open in Sang Yan's bedroom, why he is outside the karaoke place sitting on the steps, the confrontation with the neighborhood bullies is a lot more intense in the novel because the guys actually light a cigarette/lighter & hold it near the bully's face. Any time you see Jia Xu sitting outside 100% of the time in the novel he was smoking a cigarette.
spoiler cause it's the source material not really the drama.
God, I feel like such a fan girl right now with how impatient I'm acting. I have faith production got the story/characters right. Imma go touch some grass and head off to work for the night. 😊