Punk Spirit

No matter how much Mike disliked Andrew, the MV for Avril's new album "Let Go"'s first hit song "Complicated" had already begun filming.

This was also Andrew's first MV as a director and photographer. The lighting and prop masters were both acquaintances, Norda and Jeff, who had previously filmed Nelly's new song with him.

They didn't find it strange when they learned that Andrew took on the duties of director. After all, if a more powerful director was replaced, the two of them might have a big quarrel on the scene.

But Jeff and Norda had no doubt that Andrew would definitely be the one who would win the argument. After all, the two of them had already experienced the horror of this guy.

Because of this, the preliminary preparations for this shooting went smoothly. Everyone did things neatly and at attention according to Andrew's instructions.

After Cindy and Kayden appeared on the set, they also followed the boss's instructions and only announced to the outside that they were models of Angel Declaration Company, and did not say that Andrew was their boss.

However, as soon as the two of them appeared, their looks attracted the attention of everyone present, even the members of Avril's band couldn't help but turn their eyes in this direction.

Luckily, Andrew was at the scene. Whenever the men made any unusual movements, he would pick up the microphone to dispel their thoughts.

Not long after, the filming officially began.

The first shots were actually quite simple. Several members of the band were chatting on the street, and Avril was riding a skateboard on the street alone to play graffiti. However, the attitudes of the several people were obviously a bit lazy, and their bodies were loose. Perhaps they felt that this MV was just shooting daily life, and they didn't need to work hard to perform.

However, Andrew's requirements for filming were very strict. His requirements for camera movement were to move from the skateboard to Avril, then pass by her friends, and finally to the graffiti wall. So if Avril took the wrong route or the band members had the wrong expression, he would repeat the shot.

But this made Avril and others feel very depressed. In her mind, she felt that the simpler the MV, the better. As long as she could show the happy atmosphere of the few people, it would be fine. There was no need for such trouble!

So she couldn't help but say, "Andrew! Why don't you just start with my hand? If we keep shooting, we might spend the whole morning shooting one shot. I've seen other people shoot music videos, and it doesn't have to be so complicated!"

Andrew sat in front of the camera: "You also said it was someone else's music video, Avril, me, not someone else."

"But why are you always entangled in one action? Isn't it different if you shoot it separately?"

"Of course it's different, completely different. Avril, it's a pity, I thought you were a different girl."

"What?" This sentence made Avril feel a little strange.

Andrew stood up and said, "I mean your songs are punk, but you are not that punk."

"Bullshit!" Avril directly raised her middle finger, trying to express her punkness.

Several other boys also rushed over: "Shit, what are you talking about!"

The crew didn't know what to do, and subconsciously protected Andrew. Even Cindy and Kayden came to Andrew.

Seeing that the conflict was about to intensify, Andrew still said to himself: "You are now a shitty band that is not punk at all! Do you want me to say it more harshly?"

"Why do you say that! FXXK!" Avril pushed Evan away, her expression like an angry wild cat.

"Because you don't have the punk spirit! You are not extreme enough, you always compromise! Just like you, Avril, just because a few shots make you feel tired, you think you should be lazy! FXXK! If the punk spirit is like this, then why did you insist on using noise to express your dissatisfaction with society!"

Andrew's voice gradually increased: "And you, each of you was born in a privileged family, you can play guitar and bass at a young age, and you can also form a band. Do you have anything to do with punk? Do you think you are punk just because of two lyrics? It's really ironic. If the group of people who promoted punk jumped out of their coffins, the first thing they would do is to put you in the coffin!"

"You don't understand at all, Andrew! You are the one who doesn't understand punk! We are using songs to express our attitude! Punk is rebellion!" Avril threw out her middle fingers with both hands, and the others followed and shouted: "Yes, punk is rebellion! It is against the mainstream!"

Andrew sneered: "So, your way of going against the mainstream is to be lazy? Is this how you treat your own work? If it were a baby, it would jump out of the stroller and shoot you all with guns!" "I am very attentive! Andrew, whether it is to treat songs or MVs!" Avril bit her lip, and her voice was not as loud as before.

"Just talking?" Andrew sneered.

Avril came to him and picked up the skateboard: "FXXKYOU! I will prove it to you!"

"Then start shooting!"

Perhaps because of the competition between the two sides, no one was lazy and skated this time, and the progress of the MV quickly entered the scene of making a fuss in the mall.

Here, Kayden and Cindy were transformed into clothing store clerks and McDonald's clerks respectively.

Andrew increased the scenes of these two places. Although they were always behind the band members, their faces and movements were not blocked and were clearly shown.

Andrew even designed a few small movements for them to match the band.

Sometimes, if you want a supporting role to shine, you don't need too many shots. Often, a unique and distinctive movement with a distinctive personality is enough.

After shooting the scene of the mall, the band's performance scene was entered.

Andrew talked more in this segment.

"Avril! You are in the wrong position! Don't always look forward. Can't you see where the camera is?"

"Evan, don't be a shy boy. Show your flamboyance when you are looking for girls at the school dance!"

"No, do this again! You even got the rhythm wrong!"

"It's no use giving me the middle finger! Avril, my ears are a ruler! Don't think I can't hear it!"

"And you extras! Cheer up! Get out if you bow your head again!"

Andrew not only had to manage the camera images, but also the order on the scene. However, even so, no one could hide from his eyes.

He seemed to be a god in the sky with unparalleled control over the crew, and any small mistake would not escape his reprimand.

However, because of this, Avril looked at him much more often than before the quarrel.

Andrew suspected that she wanted to wait until the filming was over and then put herself in a sack with her companions.

Just like that, until six o'clock in the afternoon, before it was completely dark, today's scenes were finally filmed.

"Finish!" After Andrew shouted this word, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the sword of Damocles above their heads had finally disappeared.

But when Andrew shouted again that they would continue tomorrow morning, everyone took a breath of cold air again, feeling that the rope around their necks was tightened again.

And just as Andrew sat back in his chair, resting and drinking water, Avril suddenly came over.

(End of this chapter)