[ { "id": "E38-01", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 1, 3 ], "seconds": 5.7, "size": "medium", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Medium static shot framed on the wedding hall interior: tall red candles flaring, swaths of red silk draping the walls, a thin youth in grey lifting the nuptial cup and drinking, a faint smile on his scarred face" }, { "beats": [ 4, 5 ], "seconds": 4.5, "size": "close", "camera": "Push In", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Close push-in as the wine hits his throat: his hand clenches over his chest, the smile freezing stiff on his face while a pale-robed beauty watches from the side, dim lantern glow catching both faces" }, { "beats": [ 6, 6 ], "seconds": 3.8, "size": "extreme-close", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [], "frame": "Extreme-close static shot anchored on two hands meeting: her fingers resting over his rough callused palm and wounded tiger's mouth, he does not pull away, both outlined against the swaying candlelight" } ], "sound": "Low wind through the mourning hall, crackling red candle flames, and the soft rustle of silk as the cup is set down", "music": "A sparse, melancholic guzheng phrase with a slow wooden beat, lingering under the dialogue" }, { "id": "E38-02", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 7, 8 ], "seconds": 4.7, "size": "extreme-wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [], "frame": "Extreme-wide static view of the old locust tree and the storytelling stall at the town entrance, pale moonlight spilling across the empty cobbled corner, thin mist creeping low, two figures facing beneath the blooming plum trees, silent and still." }, { "beats": [ 9, 10 ], "seconds": 5.6, "size": "medium", "camera": "Push In", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Medium shot pushing in on a rough-palmed hand drawing a red cord from a worn coat, the slender plum branch and faded mourning-hall lantern glow in the blurred background, the red cord held forward, a promise given in dim night mist." }, { "beats": [ 11, 12 ], "seconds": 3.6, "size": "close", "camera": "Tracking Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Close tracking shot following a red cord looped and tied in a small knot around the wrist, slender fingertips tightening the binding under pale moonlight, plum blossoms overhead swaying gently in the night mist, the knot sealed." } ], "sound": "Soft rustle of old cloth, faint whisper of night wind through plum branches, the scrape of a wooden footstep on worn stone.", "music": "Hushed guqin theme, sparse and tender, swelling faintly as the red cord knot is tied, then trailing into quiet night air." }, { "id": "E38-03", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 13, 14 ], "seconds": 5.8, "size": "wide", "camera": "Tracking Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Wide night shot tracking the gaunt scarred youth climbing a weathered rooftop while the pale-robed woman hands up a roof tile beside the old locust tree and worn storytelling stool." }, { "beats": [ 15, 16 ], "seconds": 4.5, "size": "close", "camera": "Push In", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Close push-in on the tile passing between calloused, blood-cracked hands and gentle fingers; lantern light from the mourning-hall doorway shimmers, and the youth's work slows as he glances down." }, { "beats": [ 17, 18 ], "seconds": 3.6, "size": "extreme-wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C06" ], "props": [], "frame": "Extreme-wide static shot of a lantern-lit wedding hall; a red candle pops, a plump flour-dusted boy calls the first bow, dark rooftops and the locust tree loom in night mist." } ], "sound": "Roof tiles scrape softly as one clinks into waiting hands, then a red candle pops with a faint spark in the silent night.", "music": "Low erhu and guzheng line, quiet and wistful, swelling briefly as the first bow is called." }, { "id": "E38-04", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 19, 20 ], "seconds": 3.6, "size": "extreme-wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Extreme-wide static shot at the old locust tree corner, both kneeling and kowtowing toward the hall doorway, dim lantern glow, thin mist creeping, props anchor: tree and storyteller stall" }, { "beats": [ 21, 22 ], "seconds": 3.6, "size": "wide", "camera": "Pan Left", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Wide pan left across the cobbled street toward the graves direction, both turning and bowing deeply, pale moonlight on dark rooftops, props anchor: old locust tree and mourning hall door" }, { "beats": [ 23, 24 ], "seconds": 5, "size": "close", "camera": "Tilt Down", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [], "frame": "Close tilt down shot as the two face each other and bow, foreheads almost touching, then rising and clasping hands, warm candle glow, props anchor: chipped teacup and wooden block on tree stall" } ], "sound": "Soft cloth rustle, two kneeling thuds, muffled footsteps on cobbles, distant night wind through the locust leaves.", "music": "Low warm guqin plucks swelling softly as the vow completes, fading to silence." }, { "id": "E38-05", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 25, 27 ], "seconds": 5.4, "size": "extreme-wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02", "C06" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Extreme wide of the empty night-mist street, moonlit cobbled corner, dim lantern glow on the mourning hall doorway, dark rooftops, the old locust tree by the town gate, guests' backs surging toward the feast." }, { "beats": [ 28, 28 ], "seconds": 4, "size": "wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C06" ], "props": [], "frame": "Wide shot of the chubby smiling youth by the low mourning-hall gate, two faded white lanterns beside the peeling black door, flour-dusted palm raised, three hundred steamer baskets promised to the crowd." }, { "beats": [ 29, 30 ], "seconds": 4.3, "size": "medium", "camera": "Push In", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [], "frame": "Medium push-in as a scarred grey-clad figure lifts a wine cup beneath the pale locust-tree bough, the bright-eyed companion beside him, worn stone steps polished by countless feet, toasting the round-faced youth." } ], "sound": "Low wind through the old locust tree, soft footsteps on wet cobbles, distant clatter of steamers and wooden stools on the feast table.", "music": "Warm, slow guzheng and bamboo flute theme swelling gently as the wine cup is raised, fading into soft night quiet." }, { "id": "E38-06", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 31, 32 ], "seconds": 5.6, "size": "wide", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C06" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Wide static shot of two men clinking bowls and drinking dry in the misty empty market street; pale moonlight, dim mourning-hall lantern, old locust tree anchoring the frame." }, { "beats": [ 33, 33 ], "seconds": 4.2, "size": "close", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C06" ], "props": [], "frame": "Close static shot framing the rotund smiling youth with flour-dusted hands, low lantern glow behind; thin night mist curling along the cobbled corner as he speaks warmly." }, { "beats": [ 34, 35 ], "seconds": 4.5, "size": "medium", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C02", "C06" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Medium static shot of the pale-robed woman sitting at the table, lifting a hot steamed bun toward his mouth; wooden table and warm bun anchor the quiet gesture." } ], "sound": "Two clay cups clink softly, drinks are drained in one gulp, then a gentle rustle of cloth and a faint hiss of steam from a hot bun.", "music": "A soft, warm guqin phrase carrying quiet tenderness and lingering affection under the night mist." }, { "id": "E38-07", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 36, 37 ], "seconds": 5, "size": "close", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [], "frame": "Close shot inside the low mourning hall doorway, thin mist curling off the cobbled corner, pale moonlight and a single dim lantern glow, one figure smiling while eyes redden, the other turning aside." }, { "beats": [ 38, 39 ], "seconds": 5, "size": "wide", "camera": "Pan Left", "characters": [ "C01" ], "props": [], "frame": "Wide shot of the empty street at night, red silk swaying gently in the wind, the old locust tree by the storytelling stall and worn stone steps, black double gates of the mourning hall under faint white lanterns." }, { "beats": [ 40, 41 ], "seconds": 4.9, "size": "extreme-close", "camera": "Push In", "characters": [ "C01" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "Extreme-close shot pushing toward an old painted wooden chest at the bedfoot, peeling lacquer and rusted hinges, a sword and faded tassel lowered softly inside, dust motes in lamplight as a lonely question hangs in the quiet." } ], "sound": "Footsteps and the soft creak of an old chest lid, a breeze stirring red silk and loose wood chips on the ground.", "music": "Sparse solo guqin, slow and hollow, fading to near silence under the old locust tree." }, { "id": "E38-08", "sceneIndex": 1, "cuts": [ { "beats": [ 42, 43 ], "seconds": 5, "size": "medium", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "A medium shot holds the old lacquer cabinet as quick footsteps approach, the scarred youth snaps the lid shut, then the mute beauty enters carrying a bowl, dim lantern glow on peeled wood." }, { "beats": [ 44, 44 ], "seconds": 2.5, "size": "close", "camera": "Static Shot", "characters": [ "C01", "C02" ], "props": [ "P02" ], "frame": "A close shot over the worn cabinet corner as he rises, presses the loose lid firmly into place, and offers a gentle smile while her silhouette pauses in the doorway." } ], "sound": "Footsteps sound outside, the wooden cabinet lid clicks shut, the door creaks open, and a ceramic bowl is set down softly.", "music": "A sparse, warm guzheng phrase swells faintly under the night mist and fades into silence." } ]