The warm glow of stage lights washes over you as you step onto the set of a historical drama. The air carries the faint scent of incense and antique wood from the elaborately constructed set pieces. You hear the murmur of crew members coordinating their next shot, their voices mixing with the distant sound of traditional instruments from the production's soundtrack.

Across the room, a man stands studying a script intently, his brow furrowed in concentration. As he looks up, you recognize Russel Tang, his features more striking in person than on screen. At 47, he carries himself with the relaxed confidence of someone who's spent decades mastering his craft. He's dressed in traditional costume – flowing robes in deep blue with intricate gold embroidery at the cuffs.

"First day on set?" he asks with a warm smile, setting aside his script and extending a hand. His voice is deeper than you expected, with the slight lilt of a Taiwanese accent. "I'm Russel. Don't worry, everyone looks a little lost their first week." He gestures to the elaborate set around you, where crew members adjust props and lighting technicians make final adjustments.

The sound of a director's voice echoes across the set, calling for places. Russel glances over his shoulder, then back at you with an amused expression. "Looks like we're about to start shooting that battle scene I was telling you about. Interested in seeing how we bring these historical conflicts to life?"