China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 410 Who is there?
Seeing Zhang Mo's expression, He Fang didn't expect that he had actually guessed it.

Zhang Mo made a mistake that all directors make. He was afraid that others would destroy what he carefully shot, or not do it well.

Maybe this is my first time as a director, and I am very nervous about the quality of my work, so I have to explain it to the editor again and again. If the editor has different opinions, I will get angry, and then I seriously suspect that the editor will damage my work.

"Okay, let's go, I'll invite you to drink coffee." He Fang said and pulled Zhang Mo away.

Zhang Mo also understood what He Fang meant. She had been He Fang's executive director for several years. How could she not know He Fang's thoughts?
So after she sat down with He Fang, she spoke first before He Fang could open his mouth.

"Director He, are you not afraid that the editor will damage your film when you are filming for the first time?" After Zhang Mo said this, He Fang laughed.

"It's bad? How could it be bad? Any editor with some level of skill will know what kind of lens is more suitable under what circumstances, unless the editing is very unprofessional. This is the first point, and the second point is, what are you afraid of being cut? Bad? After they cut it, not only you, but also the company will check it first. Only if it passes everyone's opinions will it go to the next process. Why are you afraid that they will cut it bad? It's not the final film."

He Fang's words made Zhang Mo smile awkwardly.

"I can understand how you feel. Sometimes people are like this. They don't trust letting others make their own things. They want everything to be done as they want. However, this is not the optimal solution. There are edits After the third creation, the work will have unexpected effects.

You may not necessarily like it, but the work will definitely make the audience or judges like it more.This is why there is an editing job. If editing is useless, why bother setting up such a position?Wouldn't it be better to let the director do it alone?
You have to get used to this kind of thing, and you will feel relieved once you get used to it.Of course, you also have to get used to trusting others. The crew is like marching to war. If the soldiers don't trust their comrades and refuse to give their backs to their comrades, how can they cooperate and how can the result be 1+1>2? "

He Fang enlightened Zhang Mo, and Zhang Mo humbly nodded in acceptance.

"Director He, I understand, but... I'm not used to it yet. I will try not to interfere with editing."

"Okay, I don't want to deprive you of your right to edit some things. In fact, I do the same. But, why can Hollywood produce such good quality film and television works? It's because they have learned how to bring the wisdom of the group together. It ended up being the same work.

This is a good way and a good work process. We need to learn it. This is why I have to restrain my desire and hand over the editing rights.Now it seems that most of the time, letting the editor do the editing basically meets my vision, and there are even some places that are more advanced than I thought. "

He Fang smiled.

"Well, Director He, I understand."

"Okay, you can digest this slowly by yourself. I believe you understand the truth, but you're just not used to it yet. Tell me what difficulties you still have in filming "Fights Beyond the Sky". What do you need my help with?"

"Actually, it's nothing..."

After He Fang communicated with Zhang Mo for a while, he went back to the company, and then arranged to visit the crew tomorrow and treat everyone to drinks.

Of course, our tiemei came here before even visiting the class.

Tie Mei is indeed a Tie Mei. She is indeed very iron. She looks sweet and soft, but her fighting ability is super strong. She only slept for four hours after fighting He Fang for [-] rounds. Where is the morning exercise?

After Tie Mei went to the crew, He Fang also slowly went to the company. It was a relaxing and comfortable life to let go of his nervousness.

When he got off the pole, He Fang went to the set of "Break the Sphere" and bought some frozen drinks to watch everyone.

The young actors were very excited because of He Fang's arrival, and they all greeted He Fang warmly.

Especially for a few beauties from abroad. Their countries don’t have the thighs of big international directors to lean on. If they can lean on someone’s thighs, they can really take off.

Therefore, they communicated with He Fang in fluent Chinese and gathered around He Fang to coax him.

How could He Fang not know their purpose?Of course it's clear.

In the past, He Fang didn't have this thought. After all, he was very busy and had no time to play games and tricks with unfamiliar women.

But who has the time now? It doesn't matter. If they want to come forward, just satisfy them. Anyway, he won't promise anything. Even if he has to give resources, he will at most give them resources from other company projects.

For these people, if he doesn't play with others, he will play with them, and they will go to others.

So the conclusion is that if you don't play, you won't play. Of course, he won't accept everything as ordered. You can play, but you can't abuse it. This is his principle.

In the end, after picking and choosing, the one Ping Caina from Thailand seemed to be suitable for him. She had a good figure and a pure appearance, which suited his taste.So, needless to say the rest.

In short, Ping Caina tried her best to face such an opportunity, and learned the true knowledge of Thai massage techniques. It can be said that He Fang experienced a different kind of taste, which was really refreshing.

No wonder Thailand is a man’s paradise. There is nothing you can’t do in Thailand, only things you can’t imagine.

In the following days, He Fang lived a life of drunkenness and dreams.

I check in at the company every day, drink and eat with some leaders and celebrities, and then discuss life with Tie Mei and Ping Caina. Finally, I spend two hours every day to establish a parent-child relationship with two children. Occasionally, the mood comes up. Flying overseas with my family for a weekend vacation...

The summer vacation of 2015 passed quickly. As soon as September entered, He Fang flew straight to Los Angeles to prepare for filming "Ghost in the Shell", which he collaborated with Paramount.

Although the producer of this film, Avi Arad, has communicated with He Fang many times, this was the first time that He Fang actually came to the scene for a meeting and discussion. He Fang was really perfunctory in his role as a director.

Although he acted very perfunctorily, everyone did not really treat him like a clay Bodhisattva. They respected him where he should be respected and did not dare to be greedy at all for his power.

Although He Fang criticizes the West in various ways, the culture of contract observance established by He Fang is still good. At least their mainstream culture and people's blood has contract observance flowing in it. This is an important part of public order and good customs in their culture. .

Not to say that they abide by it very well, but at least it's as serious as being cunning.

He Fang also knows a little bit about Western laws. For example, their laws require the protection of labor rights, so the store must not operate beyond nine o'clock in the evening. Of course, if there are customers, it can serve until the last customer leaves.Therefore, many stores close at nine o'clock in the evening.

But when the Chinese went there, they were surprised to find that Chinese stores could operate until twelve o'clock in the evening.Why?Because Chinese businesses take advantage of legal loopholes and say, "If there are customers, they can serve until the last customer leaves." Therefore, Chinese shop owners ask waiters or relatives to pretend to be customers, so that they can extend their business hours.

Although everyone knows that this is a trick, they are not breaking the law.Then, Westerners have problems with Chinese businesses, feeling that the Chinese have brought vicious competition to them...

I'm going too far, but the general meaning I want to express is: Hollywood regulations stipulate certain rights of the director. Once the crew determines that someone will be the director, others who have the director's power will not tamper with it.Because if the director believes that his rights have been violated and the lawsuit is winnable, the producer will suffer losses.Why they are like this is because they have such a culture.

Some people may say that the Chinese crew also signed a contract with the director, so can the director also file a lawsuit?

This is not possible in China or East Asia. First of all, if your director has to file a lawsuit with the producer, you may not win. As long as the producer comes with a letter stating: 'The director's ability does not meet the requirements of the producer', he can be sued. The place of defeat.

Secondly, director, do you dare to file a lawsuit with the producer? Do you not want to be in the industry?How dare other producers hire a director like you who dares to challenge the producer?

In the end, no matter whether you are the director or not, litigating with the producer will not benefit public opinion and will attract criticism.

Therefore, the director would rather suffer a loss or settle privately than go to court.Just like the lawyer litigation industry in East Asia cannot be as developed as in the West, everyone is not used to using the law to solve problems because it is useless.It is possible that you win through legal means and get back what belongs to you, but you have no room for survival in the industry.

The ultimate reason is that there is no such culture in East Asia.In the West, public opinion is open-minded when directors sue producers, and your colleagues will not exclude you, and they will still invite you if they should.

Therefore, because of the existence of this culture, some people in the West often use legal means to protect their rights and interests. Over time, the relevant partners will not touch the rights and obligations in the contract.

If He signs a contract with Paramount, then everyone at Paramount will abide by the contract and guarantee He's relevant rights.

"Hey, He, welcome to your arrival. We are almost ready. Take a look and see what else needs to be adjusted. There is still time. The next step is your work." Avi Arad.

"Ha, Awei, thank you for your support. I hope we can have a happy cooperation." He Fang shook hands cordially with the other party.

"Of course, I think so too."

"Okay, then give me two days to fully understand your preparations, and then I can check for any gaps."

"No problem. By the way, there is a small party tonight. The crew welcomes you. Please come on time at seven o'clock in the evening."

"Thank you so much. I will definitely arrive on time. By the way, who is there?"

(End of this chapter)