Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 130: I was fooled by this guy again.

"Director Chen, I heard that you worked with Director Zhang on Curse of the Golden Flower?"

“I did stay there for a while.”

"What position did you hold at the time?"

"Art director, deputy."

“It’s great to be able to serve as an art director in such a large crew, even as an assistant.”

"The main reason is that Director Zhang is our senior fellow student at Beijing Film Academy, and he used his connections to help me get there."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng had already anticipated the situation on the crew side of The Warlords.

and so.

Chen Cheng was not surprised at all when Chen Kexin found him.

Not surprising at all.

Chen Cheng was still pretending to be stupid at this time.

"Director Chen is so modest. I think even if Director Zhang is an alumnus of your Beijing Film Academy, he would not recruit a mediocre producer into the crew. What's more, I heard that you were also responsible for the makeup photos of Gong Li and Chow Yun-fat."

Chen Kexin said: "According to media reports, the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower recruited 1 extras at the time."

"It's not 1, more than 9000."

"That's incredible, five times the amount in The Warlords. I really admire Director Zhang's ability to coordinate so many extras."

“I admire that, too.”

"..."

Seeing that Chen Cheng knew nothing about anything, Chen Kexin felt a little angry.

It's just that things are different than they used to be.

Chen Kexin is in a hurry now and has no time to be angry.

After thinking for a while, Chen Kexin said, "Director Chen, please stop confusing us. You have seen the recent situation on the crew side. Do you have any ideas?"

"Well..."

"I came to you this time because I believe you know that the crew is really in trouble. Besides, you don't want to be an invisible person in the crew all the time, right?"

"Director Chen, you said this."

"Director Chen, I'm here to see you shamelessly."

Chen Cheng smiled.

Wouldn't this have happened if you had said it earlier?
"Director Chen, I have a producer friend on Curse of the Golden Flower, his name is Zhang Yan, who was in charge of the scheduling of extras at the time. I'll ask him if he's free."

Although Zhang Yan is the producer.

The producer is not responsible for filming.

But I don’t know how much time a good producer can save for the crew.

"Great."

Chen Kexin was a little excited: "Are you sure about that?"

"It should be no problem. After all, he managed 9000 extras before, so 2000 is no problem at all now."

"I'm not worried about that. The main thing is that Director Huang from the production company came to me and he only gave us five days."

"Five days..."

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I talked to him about the situation on the crew side before, and told him that we might ask him for help someday. He also made a plan for us during this period of time. Although 5 days is a bit tight, it's not a big problem."

"Good boy, it turns out you have been waiting for me for a long time."

Chen Kexin's eyes flickered.

Look at Chen Cheng.

He finally understood that to become the first assistant director at such a young age, he must be no easy task.

He has real skills.

……

The next day.

set.

2000 extras appeared on the set in the dark, sitting or standing.

The crew members came and went from time to time.

It looks busy here, but this period of time has also made everyone exhausted.

"I heard that the producer has some opinions about the chief director."

"I've heard that these fighting scenes took 20 days to shoot and they haven't been finished yet. You're the producer, so you have opinions too."

"I also heard that the producer gave us a five-day deadline. If we couldn't finish the filming within five days, the director would have to pack up and leave."

"real or fake?"

"Of course it's true. Just look at the Hong Kong producer over there. He's been scolded like crazy by the director during this period of time."

Many people discussed it from time to time.

On the other side, early in the morning, Chen Cheng and Chen Kexin were waiting in the crew.

6: am.

From a distance, I saw several cars approaching.

The person who came down was Zhang Yan.

"Producer Zhang, you're here."

"Director Chen, how dare I disobey your orders?"

"Look at what you said. I don't have any orders. This is Director Chen Kexin."

"Director Chen, nice to meet you."

"Producer Zhang, I've finally seen you. Let's go and eat."

"Director Chen, no need. We ate in the car. I heard we only have 5 days. Time is a bit tight. How about we start now?"

"That's straightforward. I like your personality, Producer Zhang. Come on, I'll take you to the set."

Chen Kexin was a little excited.

Together with Chen Cheng, he brought Zhang Yan to the set.

"Everyone, this is Producer Zhang. From now on, the scheduling of extras will be handed over to Producer Zhang."

Chen Kexin said.

A group of assistant directors looked at Zhang Yan.

A few people smiled coldly.

There were also some people watching the fun.

But once an expert takes action, the truth will be revealed.

Originally, in the eyes of everyone, dispatching more than 2000 extras was an extremely difficult task.

but.

Under the operation of Producer Zhang and several assistants he brought with him.

For an instant.

The extras, who were originally a mess, became well organized.

"Oh my god, this level of scheduling is horrible."

"Nonsense, he is from the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower."

"Not only that, he even worked in the army."

Chen Cheng said on the side.

Several assistant directors looked at Chen Cheng and opened their mouths, but didn't know what to say.

Chen Cheng ignored them.

While Producer Zhang and his assistant were lining up the extras, Chen Cheng discussed the subsequent shooting plan with Chen Kexin and Chen Xiaodong.

Chen Cheng was originally a martial arts instructor and had also worked as a director.

Originally, the two had their own ideas about the specific shooting.

But with Chen Cheng's participation, for a moment, both of them kept nodding their heads.

"Director Chen, all Hong Kong martial arts directors will have no food to eat from now on."

Seeing the plan made by Chen Cheng, martial arts director Chen Xiaodong said with admiration.

Chen Cheng's plan not only took their martial arts instructor into consideration, but also made Chen Kexin very satisfied with the shots and details.

"Can you let me see your storyboard so I can learn from it?"

"Of course, it's nothing, I just drew it casually."

"No, no, no, I didn't just draw it casually. Watching your storyboards is more exciting than watching the actual pictures."

Whether it is martial arts instructor Chen Xiaodong or Chen Kexin, both of them are very knowledgeable about art.

Seeing the storyboard script drawn by Chen Cheng, the two of them expressed admiration.

"Chen Cheng, it should be about time."

After reorganizing the team for more than an hour, Zhang Yan reported to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng nodded: "OK then."

Then he looked at Chen Kexin: "Director Chen, it's OK."

Chen Kexin thought for a moment and said, "Director Chen, you come."

Chen Cheng was a little surprised.

Chen Kexin said: "Don't refuse. We are all here to make the film. I have also suffered psychological trauma during this period of time."

Chen Cheng had no choice but to nod: "Okay, Director Chen, if there's anything wrong with the filming, please remind me."

Take on the task in times of crisis.

Chen Cheng took over the arrangement from chief director Chen Kexin and began to be fully responsible for these martial arts scenes.

Nothing unexpected happened.

One is that Producer Zhang himself is an expert in personnel scheduling.

He is very experienced in this area. Although the other Chen Cheng has not spoken much in the past month and seems to be invisible, he has prepared for these scenes for a long time.

Even though he suddenly took over the job of chief director, Chen Cheng was not at all unfamiliar with filming.

instead.

Chen Cheng also had a feeling of like a fish leaping into the sea, swimming freely.

……

"Director Xiaodong, the move you just designed is wrong. It feels too much like a martial arts master."

"Oh, Director Chen, how do you think it should be changed?"

"so……"

Chen Cheng drew several actions.

Seeing that Chen Xiaodong didn't quite understand, Chen Cheng said, "Well, let me demonstrate it."

Chen Cheng demonstrated several moves on the spot.

These movements are neither techniques nor routines from various martial arts.

This kind of movement is somewhat similar to the boxing training in the military, but also involves some brute force.

If you want to say.

That's just like what Chen Kexin said before, the martial arts scenes he wanted to show had a more realistic feeling.

But a pity.

In their previous discussion, Chen Kexin and Chen Xiaodong did not reach a consensus answer.

There are many reasons for this.

On the one hand, Chen Xiaodong is just a martial arts instructor and he doesn’t quite understand Chen Kexin’s ideas.

On the other hand, although Chen Kexin has a lot of ideas, he doesn't know much about martial arts.

But this time.

A Chen Cheng appears who is proficient in both martial arts and literary drama.

Then.

The previous problems between Chen Xiaodong and Chen Kexin were easily solved.

"Ke Xin, your little Director Chen is so amazing."

Wu Junru, who has been visiting the crew these days, said excitedly to Chen Kexin.

Tsui Hark next to him also nodded and sighed at the young talent.

Even more excited is Chen Kexin.

Isn't this the action and shot he has always wanted to show?

pity.

A month wasted before.

If he had talked with Chen Cheng for a while before, he wouldn't have been made to feel awkward by the producer.

But that's okay.

At the critical moment, Chen Cheng came out to save him and the crew.

"Director Ye, let's set up a party tonight and invite Chen Cheng to dinner."

Chen Kexin said to Ye Weimin in a low voice.

"Ah."

Ye Weimin felt a little embarrassed.

He naturally knew what Chen Kexin meant.

"Director Ye, what can we do? Our strength is obvious."

Chen Kexin patted Ye Weimin on the shoulder and said, "The mainland is destined to rise, and this momentum cannot be stopped. Instead of doing this, it is better to establish a good relationship with Chen Cheng. Maybe we can cooperate in the future."

"Ah."

Ye Weiming also nodded: "Okay."

……

After a whole day, the crew finished work.

Although not all scenes were completed on that day.

But this day was mainly about familiarization and preparation.

For example, reorganizing the team, discipline, training... and so on.

But even so.

With the addition of producer Zhang and others, as well as Chen Cheng, the entire filming was several times faster than before.

7 pm.

Chen Kexin asked the logistics department to prepare a table of dishes and invited Chen Cheng and producer Zhang.

Also coming were Ye Weimin, Chen Xiaodong, and several other assistant directors.

Although Tsui Hark has no films to watch recently, he also attended the dinner.

"Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate the fact that we were able to invite Producer Zhang."

Chen Kexin took the lead in raising the glass.

Everyone also stood up.

Then Chen Kexin said, "The second cup is for Director Chen. If it weren't for Director Chen, I would have gone home like everyone in the crew said."

Chen Cheng said politely: "Director Chen is too modest. If you go home, the producer will lose hundreds of millions. They are reluctant to let you go."

"I'm not reluctant. If I keep delaying the subsequent scenes, they will have no choice but to do this. Fortunately, you invited Producer Zhang to come. Come, let's have another drink."

Chen Kexin drank another glass.

His eyes swept over Ye Weimin.

Ye Weimin said: "Chen Cheng, I have a question for you."

This sentence is quite loud.

There is also a hint of dissatisfaction.

Chen Kexin was stunned.

Chen Cheng was also a little surprised.

What's going on with this guy? At this critical moment, do you still want to take advantage of your Hong Kong producers?

However, he did not understand what Ye Weimin meant.

But Chen Cheng was not afraid before, and he is even less afraid now.

"Director Ye, do you have any advice?"

"I don't dare to give you advice, but I have a question. Did you direct the scenes of the three great men in the court?"

"So what?"

"So, the roles played by these three adults are also deliberately targeted at the Pang Qingyun brothers."

"That's right."

"very good."

Ye Weimin seemed to be getting angry.

Chen Kexin grabbed Ye Weiming and said, "Director Ye, please don't mess around."

Unexpectedly.

Just when everyone thought Ye Weiming was going to lose his temper, Ye Weiming said, "I, Ye, rarely give in to anyone, but today I am convinced by you, little guy."

Say it.

The cup in Ye Weimin's hand was empty.

This reversal of situation made everyone look at each other.

Subsequently.

The whole table burst into laughter.

"You're so good, Ye Weiming. You scared me to death just now."

"I admire you, but is it necessary to make such a reversal?"

"That's right, you think this is a movie. Look, you scared our Director Chen. But I tell you, this trick of yours is useless. If you don't do it well, Director Chen is a martial arts instructor and his combat skills are top-notch. If he hits you with one punch, you'll have to stay in bed for three months."

Everyone said something.

In an instant, the atmosphere at the entire table reached a climax.

Chen Cheng did not expect that Ye Weimin would give him such a reversal at the critical moment.

He also tried to hold back his laughter and said, "Director Ye, you really scared me to death just now."

"Don't come on, I've seen you clench your fists."

"No, no, I'm afraid you'll hit me on the head with a bottle of wine."

"How is it possible? Am I such a person?"

"It's not like I haven't seen it before. There have been many fights between the two sides, haven't there?"

"Hahaha, this is what we call friendship without fighting. Come on, Director Chen, let's have a drink."

talking.

Ye Weimin drank another glass.

Then he said, "Director Chen, I really admire you. In the past, I admit that I looked down on mainland producers. I thought they couldn't make movies, let alone act. Now, I suddenly feel that, damn, these mainland guys are not incapable of making movies, but they are all pretending to be pigs and eating tigers. Look, these past few days, I have been fooled by you."

Everyone laughed.

Then, Ye Weiming said, "From today on, if any Hong Kong producer dares to deal with you again, I, Ye Weiming, will be angry with him."

"Okay, that's very well said. Add me in."

"Add me too."

"Director Chen, I'm sorry for what happened before. I'll drink this glass of wine."

"Little Director Chen..."

Several other assistant directors also raised their glasses.

(End of this chapter)