#elvis han

[xiaolanhua]

Fake It Till You Make It 装���启示录 (2023)

#cdrama #cdramaedit #fake it till you make it #cao weining #elvira cai #elvis han #han dong jun #my gifs #* #tvedit #dailytvgifs #dailytvfilmgifs #userdramas #useryd #uservivs #roserayne #userhoshii #couple compilation

[cdramastuff]

#fake it till you make it #elvis han #cdrama

[romchat]

Cinematography of Falling in Love: Fake It Till You Make It (Ep. 6)

How do you film the complicated process of two characters falling in love?

When we talk about our favorite romantic scenes, we often point to the role of great acting or writing in creating that magical feeling all romance fans crave. But cinematography, the art of visually capturing stories through a camera, can also be a powerful tool in conveying that heady but scary feeling of falling in love.

I think a great example of this is the Chinese drama Fake It Till You Make It (FITYMI).

Set against the cutthroat world of Beijing's Central Business District, FITYMI is a story about finding authenticity and connection in an otherwise pretentious world. The show follows two professionals, Tang Ying, an ambitious attorney, and Xu Ziquan, a successful investment banker, as they navigate the social challenges of their high-pressure jobs. Ying and Ziquan constantly pretend to be more sophisticated and carefree than they truly are, and the show uses their characters to offer incisive commentary about the ways modern life forces us to compromise our sense of self in order to "make it."

It's this context that makes FITYMI such a compelling romance: despite the masks Ying and Ziquan wear in their professional and personal lives, they ultimately learn to show their true selves to one another and fall in love. And it's through the show's subtle use of composition, shot size, and camera movement that we not only see but feel the tentativeness with which Ying and Ziquan cultivate this connection. It's a messy mix of one step forward and two steps back, and the show’s cinematography beautifully matches the characters’ gradual shift from a flirtatious and tender yet largely undefined relationship to one of committed love.

I don't think any episode demonstrates this dynamic more clearly than Episode 6.

Scene 1: "When I Felt Tempted By You"

Something that I appreciate about the show's cinematography is how it treats Beijing as a secondary character. Even when focusing on our two main characters, FITYMI often uses wide shots with deep depth of field, allowing us to clearly see the hustle and bustle of city life in the background. These shots help communicate the loneliness and societal pressure always present in our characters' fast-paced lives.

Because of this, let's pay attention to how this urban background appears or disappears when Ying and Ziquan are shown spending time together.

In this scene, we see Ziquan impulsively call Ying after a difficult day at work. He's leaning against the wall in exhausted defeat, the cityscape in the background dominating the other two-thirds of the frame. He's at a low point in his career and feels isolated by his industry colleagues.

Ying knows him well enough to recognize his mood so she offers to meet and commiserate.

We can see their closeness by the immediate cut to a close-up shot with both characters similarly aligned on the left side of the frame.

So when he rejects her offer, the camera quickly reframes and pans around Ying to the other side, signaling her shift in mood.

When Ziquan gently asks why she stopped talking, there's another cut to a medium shot of Ying against a busy street backdrop. They've stumbled upon a sore spot in their more-than-just-friends relationship.

In describing the dating landscape of FITYMI, Director Li Mo has noted that in this world there is:

"An unspoken self-preservation, the fear of being seen truly, the fear of kindness being mistaken for weakness, and sincerity being seen as foolish. Within these layers is the lonely soul of the city, bearing weariness and fatigue with nowhere to vent, craving sincere relationships yet unwilling to open up due to the fear of being hurt." (translation via /u/lollipopdeath)

Ying obviously wants to be an emotional support for Ziquan and yet she's wary about being seen as the weaker one who fell in love first. She begins to retreat as an act of self-preservation and the camera language loses the intimacy of those initial shots.

Ziquan hears the disappointment in her voice and steps into the center of the frame as if sensing this is a critical juncture in their relationship that he must be fully present for. Note how the blurriness of the cityscape background creates a lot of negative space around him. He no longer cares about the outside world; all that matters at this moment is Ying.

Slightly teary-eyed but unable to fully articulate his feelings, he reiterates that he just wants to hear her voice for a bit.

But tired of the games, Ying takes a deep breath and then drops a bomb:

"Forget about that. Let's talk about us. Do you want to know when I felt tempted by you?"

What I love about this moment is that it's a moment of extreme vulnerability but shot from a slightly low angle, giving Ying a sense of empowerment. Low-angle shots can alter the power dynamics within a scene because the upward perspective highlights the importance or magnitude of a character's actions. Asking this question is incredibly brave of her, confirmed by Ziquan's shocked and overwhelmed face.

But when Ziquan doesn't immediately follow her confession with one of his own, Ying once again retreats. Hurt, she claims she was just joking to entertain him and that they can continue being friends. The camera pans and her bitterly smiling face fills the frame as if to build herself up after that blow to her confidence and pride.

The scene eventually ends with a devastating wide shot, Ying but a small figure on an empty bridge. She is still a lonely soul of the city.

Despite the numerous tender and romantic moments they had shared in previous episodes, Ying and Ziquan have firmly placed their masks back on.

Scene 2: "You're Waiting For A Worthy Rival"

Later that episode, Ziquan asks Ying out for dinner and she reluctantly agrees.

As usual, they effortlessly banter about life and love, the scene cutting back and forth between the two as they trade verbal volleys over the hotpot. Their chemistry is undeniable and you can see both reveling in the fact that they've found their intellectual match.

At one point, Ziquan begins talking about the importance of rationality in love, and Ying fires back:

"No matter how time changes, there's one thing that makes women really thrilled. If there's a man who loves her with full passion until he loses himself, until he'd die for her, until he becomes a fool, then that woman would be thrilled, you know?"

Eventually, they settle on the topic of Ying's failed first love.

Like in the previous scene, the show uses increasingly intimate close-up shots to convey the quiet vulnerability of the moment. But this time, there's a dream-like quality to the conversation: the background actors suddenly disappear and the shallow depth of field and spotlight lighting remove any remaining worldly distractions.

Unlike their previous dates that happened against the backdrop of Beijing's busy nightlife, here it's like they're in a world of their own.

As if thinking of Ziquan's earlier rejection, Ying ruefully describes how her first love taught her an important lesson:

"I swore to myself that I'd never enter an uncontrollable relationship nor become the fool who overestimated her charm in love....I should find a rich and cool old man so I won't really be in love. I'll get by with him. When he passes away, I'll inherit all his fortune and enjoy my life in his villa."

Placed in the center of the frame, she speaks directly into the camera and we see a series of emotions play across her face. It's the most revealing she's been about herself with Ziquan.

When he pushes back on the idea of her marrying without love, Ying jokingly asks "Are you jealous?"

Ziquan reluctantly shakes his head but admits:

I've never been so deeply loved by a girl. I'm not jealous--I'm super jealous. Tang Ying, you're not looking for someone out of your league. You're waiting for...a worthy rival."

His close-up matches hers in its composition.

This time, he also took off his mask.

BONUS: shout out to the funniest zoom-in of this entire show.

Seems like Ziquan is well on his way to acting like a fool in front of Ying.

#fake it till you make it #装腔启示录 #cdrama #elvis han #Han Dongjun #elvira cai #Cai Wen Jing #meta #cinematography

[doramasquishy2blog]

FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT

I really have to write this down and I am loving the story and the character development of the leads.

The leads started off as friends.They hang out and talk about relationships, work and generally about life.

Tan Ying worked as a lawyer.She was passionate and hardworking.In her job she learned the value of empathy.She suffered from so many setbacks.Despite of the pressure in the workplace she remained persistent and in the end her hardwork has finally paid off.Her tenacious attitude at work makes her reliable and trustworthy.Tan Ying later suffered from health problems and she realized that she have to slow down and to just live in the moment. No matter how busy we get we should never take our health for granted.

Xu Zi Quan works in an investment company where competition and pressure is always present.He is successful in his job and very smart.He suffered from a painful heartbreak and it changed his views on love.He never thought about settling down.

Both wanted to remain as friends at first.Tan Ying even confessed that she is falling for him but she was afraid he was giving her false hope.Zi Quan had to reassure her that he has given up on his old playboy ways and that he only wanted to be with her. They even wore a friendship ring but love has so much in store for them.

When they were together they learn how to trust each other and open up to each other. I just love how they were able to talk about their problems as a couple.I would say that proposal is the sweetest and realistic.It feels good to be with someone who can be with you through the good and the bad.

Though I find the other parts boring especially about the scenes in the workplace. But overall there are so many relatable lines from the drama.There is humor with a mixed of reality.The actors were very natural and their chemistry is on fire.

We all need a good soundtrack for a good drama.

#fake it till you make it #elvira cai #Elvis han #cdrama #chinese drama #asian drama

[stellarflex]

#han dongjun #elvis han

[exohoesworld]

they really bad for my sanity !!!

#fake it till you make it #han dongjun #elvira cai #elvis han

[karadin]

ENG SUB【梅花红桃 | Mr. & Mrs. Chen】EP01——关晓彤韩东君双A特对决

Mr and Mrs Chen - romance, intrigue spy drama set during the Chinese Republican era, pre-WW2, based losely on the US film ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’  

feat  Elvis Han (Chinese Paladin, Wu Xin) , Guan Xiao Tong , (Once and Forever)  Liu Hai Kuan  (the Untamed, The Long Ballad, Mirror Twin Cities)

#youtube #spy drama #chinese drama #liu hai kuan #republican era #elvis han #guan xiao tong #mr and mrs smith

[dramaddict-and-proud-of-it]

Secrets of the three kingdoms

Year : 2018 | Country : CN | Nb of episodes: 54

My rate: 6/10

Synopsis :

When the twin sons of an emperor and a concubine are separated, one grows up to become emperor and one lives secretly as a commoner.

Twin brothers Liu Ping and Liu Xie (Ma Tian Yu)grow up very differently but end up back together in adulthood with only each other to lean on. Liu Xie is raised by his grandmother, the Empress Dowager Dong, and becomes Emperor Xian while Liu Ping is secretly taken out of the palace and grows up as a commoner with Sima Yi (Elvis Han).

When fighting breaks out among different factions, Emperor Xian loses control of the kingdom to the powerful warlord Cao Cao (Tse Kwan Ho). When Emperor Xian learns about the existence of his twin brother, he summons him to the palace.

Can Liu Ping, with the help of Sima Yi, Empress Fu Shou (Regina Wan) and other Han loyalists, help the emperor save the Eastern Han Dynasty?

“Secret of the Three Kingdoms” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Patrick Yau. It is based on the novel San Guo Ji Mi by Ma Bo Yong.

Main cast :

Ma Tian yu as Liu Xie/Liu Ping

Wan Qian as Fu Shou

Elvis Han as Sima Yi/ Zhong Da

Dong Jie as Tang Ying

Tan Jian Ci as Cao Pi

My thoughts on this drama :

For a historical drama, I believe this is the most serious one I have ever watched. Ma Tian Yu playing two characters (twins) is a big plus, as it added some realism and confusion within the plot. I belive the costumes are also pretty accurate for the era this story is set up in.

It is a long, plot-heavy story so be warned. Romance is not the main part of this show, we are in a political war in this drama, with deep intrigues and dark themes all over.

A Favorite ?

NO

#secrets of the three kingdoms #cdrama #historical #ma tian yu #wan qian #elvis han #dong jie #tan jian ci

[lgspears]

For the Street Fighter Reboot movie or TV series, I nominated Chavo Guerrero as El Fuerte, Chloe Bruce as Crimson Viper, Andrew Lewis Caldwell or Nikola Bogojevic aka Otis Dozovic or just Otis or simply Otìsè as Rufus, Brahim Achabbakhe as Abel, Adeline Rudolph as Juri Han, Wil Traval as SETH, Art Hsu as F.A.N.G., Kyle Rezzarday as Doctrine Dark, Zach McGowan as Cracker Jack and Ryan Higa, Elvis Han or Sean Muramatsu as Dan Hibiki.

#Street Fighter #Street Fighter Reboot Movie #Street Fighter TV Series #Chavo Guerrero #Chloe Bruce #Andrew Lewis Caldwell #Otis Dozovic #Nikola Bogojevic #Brahim Achabbakhe #Adeline Rudolph #Wil Traval #Art Hus #Kyle Rezzarday #Zach McGowan #Dan Hibiki #Ryan Higa #Elvis Han #Sean Muramatsu #fancast

[babyjujubee]

Alden Ehrenreich promoting Solo: A Star Wars Story on "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" in New York City on May 21, 2018.

#alden ehrenreich #han solo #elvis duran #solo: a star wars story #makesolo2happen #babyjujubee #adoring alden ehrenreich #tumblr #google

[xiaolanhua]

Tang Ying, do you want to build a world that belong to us?

Fake It Till You Make It 装腔启示录 (2023) Dir. by Li Mo – Episode 14

#fake it till you make it #cdrama #cdramaedit #cai wenjing #han dong jun #elvis han #elvira cai #userdramas #useryd #uservivs #userhoshii #roserayne #tvedit #dailytvfilmgifs #asiandramasource #dailyasiandramas #my gifs #* #filmandtv #couple compilation

[cdramastuff]

#fake it till you make it #elvis han #cdrama

[romchat]

hey, this is unfashionably late praise, but i just wanted to say that I loved your analysis of the cinematography of fitymi ep 6 (i only recently binged the show in its entirety and was really blown away). perfectly verbalizes what we as an audience member understand implicitly. the composition of each frame in the show is done so well and intentionally, which is super refreshing!! after reading your post, i became even more cognizant of other ziquan/ying scenes and how the camera is used to build romance between the characters (in addition to the amazing writing and chemistry between han dongjun and cai wenjing). thank you for your lovely post!!

Aww, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the analysis.

I adored Fake It Till You Make It. Ziquan and Ying were hands down one of my favorite dramaland couples of 2023. Their scenes were realistic but quietly sexy-- I so appreciate shows that use banter as foreplay and the camera work just reinforced the sharp writing and great acting chemistry.

And that walk-up scene when Ziquan is gazing at Ying through the windows of her walk-up?

Absolute perfection.

#fake it till you make it #装腔启示录 #elvira cai #elvis han #cinematography #romchat AMA

[andromedadramada]

I'm rewatching Secret of the Three Kingdoms and crushing on Sima Yi all over again. And since the last show I tried watching was The Longest Promise I just keep thinking "why are ppl crushing on Xiao Zhan when Elvis Han is right there being a full course meal?" I mean look him.

Please.

#Eat me alive #I need to calm down #but his sima yi is everything #secret of the three kingdoms #I usually don't like comparing ppl to others but like xiao zhan was so boring in longest promise and I can't get over it lol #elvis han in comparison is like an explosion

[bruh-changbin]

fav movie tag game 😻

tysm for tagging me mamas @petrichor-han you have a great taste in movies 😸

rules: list your top 9 movies

this is literally such a random selection what the fuck but I stand by it !!!

tagging: @aura-mp3 @lix-ables @lixesque @nyanggk @heeracha @jaeyunsz @drunkjaked @seungisms @chogiwow @jjunbugg

#tbh it was actually so hard not putting the entire twilight saga in here #this is so embarassing #also my top movie list def changed every few months or so #was so tempted to put elvis on here too 😭 #asks #sky.sms #tag games #moots 😸 #petrichor han

[period-dramallama]

Omg they made Amelie of Cleves such a brunhilde stereotype 💀she's literally like something out of a Carry On movie, complete with white hat and long blonde plaits

#elvi hale is charming as anna though #six wives of henry viii 1970 #hans holbein has no german accent #period drama