On the Antarctic expedition. How does the dog perform the effect that the director needs?

There are usually more than a dozen dogs on the shooting scene. These "dog actors" (some dog actors need several dogs to play) and their "dog body body double" (who lives in body double and specializes in sledding) should always be ready to perform the most complicated emotional drama. Sometimes the shooting scene is messy. As the camera rotates, eight trainers give different instructions to their dogs. Let's see how these sled dogs develop their skills:

[Training Coach] Mike, the leader of the animal training group? Alexander. He is in charge of the most demanding job of making this film. Alexander said, "When I first read the script, I thought, how can we accomplish such a thing?" It has so many challenges that we don't know what difficulties are waiting for us after the filming. "

[Training location] Originally in California. Three months before filming, in order to adapt to the cold and snowy environment, they and more than 20 lion tamers moved to a snow-covered country farm near Smythe Town.

[Basic Training Plan] The initial training includes expressing feelings, such as barking and showing teeth, and many head movements.

【 Skills Training Project 】 With the deepening of training, sled dogs began to carry out skills training. They range from jumping to chasing birds (luring them by dragging toys tied to ropes and full of food) to crawling on the ice, and even training them to endure being buried in snowdrifts. First, teach them to curl up and lie down according to the instructions, then sprinkle a little snow on them and reward them afterwards. Add more snow every time you finish it, until the sled dog feels comfortable buried in the snow.

The simplest and most natural movements in the film are the most difficult to do. For example, let sled dogs learn to watch actor Paul. The sled dog and the trainer get along for a long time, and they are very harmonious with each other. Naturally, they will look at the trainer. Therefore, on the one hand, it is necessary to cultivate the true feelings between the actor and the sled dog, and at the same time, it is necessary to find ways to let the trainer make the dog do off-camera actions, such as "sticking out its paws", but let the sled dog look at Paul.

Each dog has two trainers working with them during the filming. Even the sled is a challenge for these dogs, because they instinctively pull the sled very far, but in the film, they are often asked to pull 5 feet away and then suddenly stop.

During the training process, these sled dogs have established a unique relationship with each other, and this social hierarchy just meets the requirements of the characters in the film.

8 excellent sled dogs that moved us.

The first one-Maya, the leader of sled dogs with strong personality like mother.

1 is played by Cody Bear: a beautiful silver-gray 7-year-old dog.

He has rich performance experience and participated in the filming of the film Snow Dog and the TV series Malcolm in the Middle.

Because the producer wanted to find a white dog and almost missed the opportunity. It was called "Princess" by the animal trainer at the shooting scene, because it took a special blanket with it everywhere.

No.2 contestant Molly: The same beautiful 7-year-old dog.

From a stray dog adoption center in Colorado, she embarked on the road to stardom. At present, she works as a sled guide dog in the famous Olympic apartment hotel in Colorado, Canada, and has found real pleasure in life there.

Calista, played by a stuntman, is an experienced sled leader and an expert on long-distance travel. Just like its role, it often helps other dogs get out of trouble during filming.

The second one-"Mequez" stands out in an extremely harsh environment.

D.j. plays: 6-year-old, lively and carefree, born star dog.

Specialty: D.J. has an incredible ability to improvise. When playing Mequez, there are often some dramatic performances and feelings.

Work experience: starred in the animal blockbuster "Ice Dog Mission".

Current job: Living a superior life in Los Angeles, becoming the biggest star of a bird and animal company, and often auditioning for movies and TV series.

The double body plays the horse body: 1 year old, a veritable puppy.

When he joined the crew of Antarctic Adventure, he had just begun to learn to pull sleds. The coach was deeply impressed by the horse's quick and elegant movements and lovely nature.

Current job: Working as a tour guide for those brave travelers in Canada.

The third-a "little guy" with developed limbs and simple mind.

Jasper: 3 years old, a naughty white stray dog.

It was very happy to have the opportunity to play the leading role in the Antarctic expedition, because it soon discovered that snow was its favorite thing in the world.

Body doubles education: strong personality, professional sled dog. With an athlete's physique, it seems that he never knows fatigue when pulling a sled.

The fourth-Dewey, one of the close twin brothers.

Freud plays: the most experienced dog actor. I often take part in the shooting of animal movies, and usually appear in the global animal exhibition in sunny Florida.

Body double played by Ryan: 2 years old. He used to be a fashion show dog in Texas. He had never seen snow before he took part in the performance training of "Antarctic Exploration", but he soon fell in love with the ice and snow and the cold, and never missed any opportunity to pull sleds.

The fifth-looks like Dewey's twin brother "Truman"

Played by Ceteca: a 3-year-old stray dog from Colorado.

On his first trip to Florida, Ceteca escaped from the crate where it was loaded, leaving the animal trainer Mike? Alexander broke into a cold sweat. Fortunately, it decided to return to the film crew, so that it could finish its first film with infinite scenery, and at the same time, it found that it had a soft spot for delicious Canadian ducks.

Chase, played by body double, is a 5-year-old California native dog. The animal trainer called it a "monster". In order to be more like Ceteca, Chase often needs to do non-toxic dyeing in the "dog body center" of the film crew, and it can always do this gracefully.

The sixth-"shadow"

No.65438 +0 plays the noble: a 3-year-old pampered silver dog, the most devoted dog actor to the performance.

Troca, No.2: 4 years old. A rescuer found a thin Thelocka on a street in Tennessee and later turned him into a dog star. Troca had a nice voice when she called on the set of Antarctic Adventure.

Noble and troca have the same status. They all take part in performances and sledding.

The seventh kind-energetic red-haired dog "Buck"

Conan, the actor of 1: He is famous for his cleverness on the shooting scene. It was originally a performance dog in Montreal. Now I'm going to be a star at the warmer Florida Global Animal Exhibition Center with Freud, the acting partner of Antarctic Adventure.

No.2 player pancake: Alaska Native Dog pancake is a hard-working sled dog. Pancake is the biggest dog in the film, weighing more than 120 Jin. After the film was finished, it still stayed in the ice and snow to do its old job.

Conan and Pancake both performed sledding while playing Buck.

Eighth-the oldest "old Jack" is good at playing cards.

Sally: A beautiful four-year-old Eskimo dog with black and white flowers comes from the mainland of British Columbia.

The body is twice that of a stag: all white. Previously, he appeared in the movie "Ice Dog Mission". In order to look like Sally, I get the same black spots as Sally through non-toxic dyeing every day.

Other reference materials

◆ About huskies-Siberian huskies

Generally, sled dogs are called sled dogs, such as Eskimo dogs and Alaskan sled dogs, but strictly speaking, this kind of dog is the most veritable sled dog.

Siberian husky, originated in Russia, is a primitive and ancient dog breed. The origin of the name comes from husky's unique hoarse cry.

Chukchi, a primitive tribe in northeastern Siberia, raised this kind of dog as a means of transportation to guide reindeer and guard. Besides, I can work in the harsh environment of Siberia. Siberian sled dogs have grown alone in Siberia for centuries. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was brought to the United States by fur traders, and in a blink of an eye, it became a world-famous champion sled dog.

Features: majestic appearance, similar to a wolf. Elegant and energetic. Gentle and friendly, so you can't be a watchdog.

Coat: The lower coat is rich, and the upper coat is straight and soft, with a medium length. Coat color has various colors, and there are special white spots on the face.

Supplementary information:

"Because I bought the original DVD.

It is released by Disney Company, so there are many tidbits in the DVD that people don't know.

Because I saw many friends on the forum wondering how such a classic work was completed.

So now tell everyone what you know and what you see in the additional plots and tidbits of the DVD! "

English names and background information of 8 dogs:

Maya people

I believe this beautiful woman needs no introduction, and everyone knows her very well.

However, many friends must be curious about her.

Below, let's get to know Maya's actor and the story behind her ~

Speaking of Maya, she is a veteran actress. She was composed by 7-year-old KODA· Bell.

Yes Speaking of KODA· Bell, she had worked in two or three other films before filming The Next Eight.

In fact, the director originally wanted a white husky to play such an important role.

But since he saw KODA bear, he decided it was her.

Everyone is very lucky ~? )

Maya's other actor is Molly. Molly, the same seven-year-old beauty.

It's a dog rescued in Colorado, USA. Strong and beautiful, she is qualified for this role.

The vision of Body double Maya sledding was completed with the help of a dog named calista.

Yes, calista has some sled experience, guiding other dogs to finish the shooting.

Some of them are also soul figures ~

Max (male name equals Maximilian)

From naughty to invincible MAX,

The super handsome guy is played by the same cool dog D.J.

You can often see him "showing off" his beautiful fur on TV programs.

Another dog actor who plays MAX with him is TIMBA, 1 year-old.

A big inside story that you certainly didn't expect is that Timba is a real beauty.

(Haha, MAX is hermaphrodite). Although TIMBA is only 1 year-old, and she didn't have any deductive experience before taking part in The Next Eight, her quick learning ability and reflexivity are.

This is an eye-opener for all employees. Ever since timba made the movie,

She became a real sled dog in real life. Now she,

Happy sledding in Canada ~

shadow

The role-playing of the beautiful shadow with silver smooth fur was completed by a 3-year-old professional dog.

The actor NOBLE and the 4-year-old troika. It is worth mentioning that,

TROIKA used to be a dog rescued by a local kennel in Tennessee.

When TROIKA was first discovered, he looked haggard.

There are many differences with the big stars now. Today's troika lives in Los Angeles.

His voice is very beautiful, so the dog barking that everyone heard in the movie,

It was taken from him. Norbert and the Troika appeared in the near shadow and the far shadow respectively ~

Something very short.

Some rebellious but very powerful guys. Played by 3-year-old Quan Bai Jasper ~

He loves snow the most of all dogs, and every time the camera lens is not in place,

He has been lively and skipping ~ Jasper mainly completes the close-up of the film in the film.

As for his sleigh-pulling body, it was helped by the tenacious Yukon.

Yukon is a person who never knows fatigue. He likes sledding very much ~

Truman

Dewey's twin brother ~ played by 3-year-old Sitka ~ plays Truman with her.

Another actor is a 5-year-old dog named Chase. CHASE's coat should be dyed, too.

Later, I looked like Sitka ~

Dewey

One of the twins. The role was played by 4-year-old Freud. Don't underestimate him. Freud was a veteran. Besides being one of the main characters in this movie,

His other job is to become a celebrity in animal performances at Universal Studios Florida.

(I have to go and see it when I have time ~ hehe)

His sleigh-pulling body double was played by two-year-old Ryan.

Lovely Ryan is always ready. Lovely Ryan often takes pictures of other dogs.

(Even when he doesn't pull)

Old jack

The oldest dog in the film died in the cold snow because of old age after humans left ~

What you don't know is that one of the players in Old Jack is the smallest dog.

One of our dogs, a husky named Su Li, hit him. Another player is 4-year-old Pinto. she

In the previous movie Snow Dog, he played an all-white dog. Unexpectedly,

As for what you see in the following eight articles, she is actually dyed with non-toxic dyes.

It is to match the color of Su Li ~

Actually, this is my favorite one, because its color system is the most special. If it is not really infected, it is estimated to be very expensive. )

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Buck is smart and considerate. He is the oldest of the eight dogs. He is played by two dogs.

Their names are Conan and FLATJACK,

Two dogs arranged Buck's performance (including sleigh and performance).

Both of them are quick to accept and learn. They are one of the fastest learning dogs.

Two dogs are 6 years old and weigh about 120 kg.

Shooting tidbits:

1. You should still remember the scene where MAX lured the seal away and let everyone eat whale rain meat ~

In fact, whales and seals are fake, man-made machines. But they are realistic.

2. In order to overcome the dog's fear of false seal attack, the staff asked professional dog trainer to train them for a long time.

3. what? 3 What MAX ate with relish in the whale was actually the dog food that the staff put in the whale's stomach in advance, not the real fish ~ ~

I believe everyone must love those eight lovely huskies very much.

In fact, you didn't know that the director used more than 30 huskies, and each dog actually had 1 to two pairs.

In other words, if some dogs get tired of running, they will change to another one. Some dogs are specially used for long-distance sledding, some are specially used for professional movements, and some are specially used for patting faces.

5. Seeing the little Haarala sledding so happily, you must think they are professional, right? wrong

In fact, they were selected by directors from all over the United States ... but sledding is their nature, so they are extremely happy when sledding.

6. You must be curious whether all the scenes were shot in the real North Pole or in the studio.

Actually, it's all wrong

The real movie was shot on a snowy mountain in Canada.

It's kind of true.

7. The reason why dogs are so smart and dexterous is that dog trainer can't do it.

The director and crew, the actor, dog trainer, go up the mountain to shoot every day, and the dogs are pretending.

They are transported together in cages and rest when they are not filming. Everyone likes them very much.

8. As for the name of each dog, in fact, the name in the movie is different from their real name.

For example, MAX and MAYA are not their real names. But I have a bad memory and have forgotten their real names.

If you are interested, I will tell you.

9. Many real weather in movies are actually filmed ~

The director also complained in the tidbits that it is painful to wait for bad weather every day, but it is worth it.

10. I haven't thought of it yet ... I guess after reading the first 9 items, you will probably understand something ~ ~ So let's stop here first ~ ~

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