Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 150 Director Kai is here.

"Everyone, have you heard that Chen Cheng has become the art director for the latest animated film "Kung Fu Panda" produced by Hollywood Paramount Pictures?"

"I heard about it, it's really powerful. When I saw the dragon unsheathed before, I thought it was just hype, but now it seems that he is really awesome."

"Well, the news I heard is that Chen Cheng not only served as the art director, but also served as the co-screenwriter and co-action director."

"Another one person doing three jobs."

"Correct."

"Worship."

Let’s talk about how much people in the domestic film and television circles yearn for Hollywood.

I learned about it from Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang and others.

They make big movies and big productions just to impact Hollywood.

Although they failed again and again, they continued to move forward again and again.

Paramount Pictures is one of the eight major film studios in Hollywood and one of the Hollywood giants.

Its Godfather series, Mission: Impossible series, Forrest Gump, Ghost...are all masterpieces that are popular all over the world.

Being able to work with such a film and television company is definitely the dream of all filmmakers around the world.

But a pity.

Such global film giants will not cooperate with you just because you want to.

For domestic filmmakers, collaborating with Hollywood giants is something they can only dream of.

But now.

Chen Cheng in the circle actually reached a cooperation with Paramount.

And it seems.

Chen Cheng held three positions alone, so his status was definitely not low.

Under this stimulation.

Another series of film contracts keep coming.

even.

During the event, director Chen Kai actually called Chen Cheng personally.

"Director Chen, I'm Brother Chen Kai."

After receiving the call from Brother Chen Kai, Chen Cheng was stunned: "Is this a scam call?"

"Director Chen is such a joker. I got your call through Dean Wang of Beijing Film Academy. It shouldn't be a scam call."

"I see. Hello, Big Brother."

Same as Zhang Yi.

Brother Chen Kai is also from Beijing Film Academy.

However, Chen Cheng and Chen Kai did not have much interaction with big guys like this before.

Although Chen Cheng's status in the circle rose rapidly.

But the two parties had no business dealings, so Chen Cheng and Chen Kaige had never dealt with each other.

"Your calling me senior brother reminds me of my time at Beijing Film Academy. Director Chen... No, junior brother, do you have time to help senior brother?"

"what's the situation?"

"I'm in need of an art director here."

"I'm sorry, I'm sure you know that I'm also the co-director of The Siege of October. I'll have to go back to film The Siege of October after a while."

"I know. How about you be the art director? Actually, I hope you can give us some suggestions."

"Art director... this... is not good. Do you have an art director?"

"Yes, there is, but you two don't conflict, and you don't stay on the crew all the time."

"That's fine."

Chen Cheng nodded.

……

Noon the next day.

Chen Cheng came to the "Mei Lanfang" crew where Chen Kaige was.

Mei Lanfang is another big production directed by Chen Kaige after The Promise.

The main actors include Li Min, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Hong, Sun Honglei, Wang Xueqi...etc.

It's called a big production.

But actually this is an art film.

Learned that Chen Cheng had arrived.

Brother Chen Kai came out specially to greet us.

The other producers nearby were a little surprised and asked, "Who is Director Kai picking up?"

"Chen Cheng."

"Is that the art director Chen Cheng?"

"Yes, he is not just an art director. He is also an expert in action and music. He is also the co-director of October Siege. A few days ago, he signed a contract with Hollywood."

"sharp……"

Everyone sighed inwardly and felt immense envy at the same time.

Everyone is working very hard behind the scenes, but unexpectedly, someone soars to the top and reaches a level that they have to look up to.

"Junior Brother Chen Cheng, you are here."

Brother Chen Kai smiled and shook hands with Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng said, "My elder brother asked me to help, so how could I not come? But, let me make it clear first, I don't have much time."

"I know. Don't worry, I won't let you stay in the crew forever."

Brother Chen Kai was very happy to see Chen Cheng coming.

"Here, let me introduce you."

Brother Chen Kai brought Chen Cheng into the crew.

"Haha... Director Chen, there's no need to introduce yourself. We all know Director Chen."

The first to speak was the king Li Min.

Li Min said: "Besides, I have to listen to Director Chen's instructions for the October Besieged crew."

Yes.

Like Chen Cheng, Li Min was also in the crew of The Siege of the City.

Not only Li Min.

There was also Wang Xueqi in Mei Lanfang's troupe.

He played the male lead Li Yutang in The Besieged City.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Teacher Li Min, Teacher Xue Qi, you two have agreed to perform together."

The meaning of "串戏" is to take on roles everywhere.

For example, while filming one movie, I took on another one.

This behavior is not good.

But this is not a good idea, it also depends on your status.

When your status is big enough, such crossover performances actually mean that you are very popular and have a lot of resources.

Say.

You can't just shoot a movie and expect these superstars to accompany you all the time.

If you shoot this play for a year, what if these famous actors don't take any roles for a year?
This is impossible.

This is not.

Taking advantage of the break from "The Siege of the City in October", superstars like Li Min took on some other dramas.

of course.

Chen Cheng is not like these actors.

These actors have more time than the director.

He must be present when the director is filming every scene with the actors.

But the actors are different.

When the actor has no scenes to perform, he doesn't need to go to the crew at all.

The actors also had more time.

So actors can cross-play scenes like this, but it’s not so convenient for directors to do so.

But it depends on the situation.

Many directors in Hong Kong sometimes shoot several movies a day.

Like Wong Jing.

He shoots this one in the morning and goes to another crew to shoot another one in the afternoon.

I also have to write the script for another play in the evening.

I really don't know how many of them there are.

But times have changed.

Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer directors who make crossovers in this area.

The reason why Chen Cheng agreed to Brother Chen Kai's request was just to help out for a few days.

If Chen Cheng really wanted to be an art director and follow the script throughout the whole process, he wouldn't have the time.

"Director Chen, October Besieged City has been suspended, and we don't know what to do, so we took over this drama directed by Brother Kai. But don't worry, it will not affect the scenes of October Besieged City."

Being caught red-handed by Chen Cheng, Wang Xueqi replied somewhat embarrassedly.

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "Teacher Xueqi, I'm just kidding. Central City is still under construction and won't start filming again so soon. You guys can continue with your dramas, it won't have much impact."

Brother Chen Kai on the side said: "It seems that we are all old acquaintances. Come on, Junior Brother, let's have some tea."

He brought Chen Cheng, Chen Kaige and several assistant directors and art director Liu Qing into the lounge.

"Big Brother, time is precious, I won't waste your time. Can you tell me the specific problem you have?"

Chen Cheng said this after just drinking a cup of tea.

He really didn't have time.

Furthermore.

He also didn't want to stay in Brother Chen Kai's crew for too long.

As for the reason.

Chen Cheng encountered this when he saw the dragon taking off its armor.

At that time, there were two directors in the entire crew.

One is an art director, and the other is an art director. The two directors are actually the same, and they are in charge of the same things, but they have different names.

So, who should we listen to and who is responsible at this time?

finally.

Chen Cheng drove the art director away.

did not expect.

Surprisingly one day, I became an art director who was parachuted in.

In this situation, even if the art director of the crew didn't say anything, Chen Cheng knew that he definitely had some opinions in his heart.

It’s just that Brother Chen Kai values ​​him so much that he can’t say anything for the time being.

So Chen Cheng just wanted to do the job quickly and leave after he was done.

Brother Chen Kai seemed to know what Chen Cheng was thinking and said, "Brother Chen Cheng, don't worry. This is our crew's art director, Liu Qing. Teacher Liu Qing also admires your research in art. In particular, when she learned that you were the art director of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, Teacher Liu Qing wanted to meet you and explore art together."

While introducing, art director Liu Qing stretched out his right hand: "Take a look at Liu Qing. Teacher Chen Cheng, it is true that hearing about your reputation is not as good as meeting you in person, and meeting you in person is worse than hearing about your reputation."

"Teacher Liu Qing, please don't say that. To be honest, it was only my senior brother who asked me to come. If it was anyone else, I would be embarrassed to come."

"how?"

“I’m afraid of being beaten.”

"Pfft..."

Everyone laughed.

"Teacher Chen Cheng, we all admire your art skills. This time, it's actually about art. Director Kai said that the Mei Lanfang look we designed for Teacher Li Min was a little lacking, and we wanted you to give us some advice."

"Brother, you think too highly of me. I am just a junior who has not yet graduated."

"Brother Chen Cheng, you must not be so modest."

talking.

Brother Chen Kai took out Li Min’s makeup photo.

This makeup photo was taken when Li Min played the role of Yu Ji in the play when she played Mei Lanfang.

Chen Cheng looked at the final makeup photo and said, "I think it's good. There's nothing wrong with it. Teacher Liu Qing, what do you think?"

"Teacher Chen Cheng, Director Kai and we thought it was good at first, but after watching it for a long time, we felt something was not right."

"Oh."

Chen Cheng looked again.

Subsequently.

I really saw some problems.

"I want to ask, Teacher Li Min, do you know Peking Opera?"

“Not really.”

Brother Chen Kai said: "I received a few trainings some time ago, but I still feel unfamiliar with it."

"Oh."

Chen Cheng said nothing more.

The answer is obvious.

There's nothing wrong with the makeup.

But the current Li Min is slightly different from Mei Lanfang in the play.

The deviation is not in the appearance, but in the spirit.

Mei Lanfang is a master of opera.

Although the actor who plays Mei Lanfang does not necessarily have to be like Mei Lanfang.

but.

If you don't know much about opera, it seems that you will not be able to perform the essence of Mei Lanfang.

If it was Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng would definitely let Li Min practice Peking Opera for two months first.

But Chen Cheng is not the director of this drama.

Besides, Li Min is a superstar, and his two months of time is so precious.

Chen Cheng was in someone else's crew, so how could he say anything casually?

However, Chen Cheng didn't say it, but Brother Chen Kai understood it.

"Junior brother is really amazing. My senior brother has to retire. Come, let's have tea."

Brother Chen Kai did not talk to Chen Cheng about the makeup anymore.

……

Chen Cheng didn't stay in Chen Kai's crew for long.

The next day, he left.

when it is time to leave.

Brother Chen Kai gave Chen Cheng a big red envelope.

Chen Cheng felt a little embarrassed and was about to refuse, saying that he had only been on the crew for less than a day.

Brother Chen Kai said, "This is the crew's rule. As long as you work, you must be paid, no matter how long you work. Besides, I specially invited you to help. You come here to help me, which means I respect you, Senior Brother."

These words are naturally mostly polite.

Although Brother Chen Kai is Chen Cheng’s senior brother.

But there is a big age gap between the two.

In addition, Chen Cheng had never dealt with this senior brother before, let alone any personal relationship with him.

But the relationship between people is really amazing.

In his previous life, Chen Cheng would never have had any friendship with Brother Chen Kai.

But this life.

Although Brother Chen Kai was being polite, he also wanted to make friends with Chen Cheng.

"Thank you, Big Brother."

Chen Cheng accepted it.

……

a.

Chen Cheng went to Shanghai.

Going to Shanghai does not mean that "October Besieged City" will start filming again.

But it’s the Central City project, Chen Cheng needs to go there to give some advice.

Giving advice does not mean teaching these people how to build.

By cooperating with Wanda, Chen Cheng is not worried about the construction project as Wanda has a professional team.

Chen Cheng’s main purpose was to deal with the issue of later decoration.

Yes.

Even if the main body of Central Ring City is successfully constructed, it is impossible to start filming all at once.

Before filming, decoration had to be done.

It is said to be decoration, but in fact it is aging, restoring the Central City of 100 years ago.

As the co-director, Chen Cheng really needs to go.

"Director Chen, do I need a raise or something?"

After working for a whole morning, Chen Cheng looked at Chen Kexin.

Chen Kexin said, "Thank you for your hard work. I will make a special request for you. If our film October Besieged City makes money, I will ask the investors to give you a 1% share of the profits."

"Well, forget it then."

"You little brat, do you think our movie is going to flop?"

"No, no... I mean, this is too long. I suspect you are just making empty promises to me."

Chen Cheng waved his hands from time to time.

of course.

The box office of "The Siege of October" will certainly not fail.

But can you make money?

It's really hard to say.

The investment is so huge.

To make a profit is still quite difficult considering the current domestic market which has just emerged.

But this is not necessarily the case.

Wouldn't October Siege have many changes after I join?
Didn't "The Dragon Resurrection" also earn 1000 million more at the box office?

Think about it this way.

Chen Cheng suddenly became interested and said, "Director Chen, our script for The Siege of October is a little too thin and not very clear in some places."

"Oh, you said?"

"For example, when the imperial court came to assassinate Fang Tian, ​​the owner of the opera troupe, Fang Tian knocked his daughter unconscious, and his daughter Fang Hong escaped. But if we follow the script, it seems too rational, and there is no explanation at all, as if it was just a play for us to watch. I think we can use a flashback method, and then have Fang Hong recall the scene of her father protecting her. In this, we can add one or two minutes of father-daughter love scenes."

"Makes sense."

"In addition, at the beginning, Jacky Cheung came to guest star and talked about the Three Principles of the People. But for ordinary people, what are the Three Principles of the People? I think it is too high-sounding and people don't understand it. Especially for minor characters like Deng Sidi and Wang Fuming... they don't understand it. If you want everyone to understand, you should give a few specific examples so that ordinary people can also understand what the Three Principles of the People are."

"Good idea, any more?"

"And Li Chongguang, the son of Li Yutang, why is he so determined to fight for the revolution, even if he dies? I think there should be a process in the play. After all, Li Chongguang is still young, and he may not know what revolution is. He should have experienced some things before he would be so persistent in the revolution."

"can."

Chen Kexin thought for a moment and said, "This may increase the cost by a lot."

"Director Chen, I calculated that it would only take a few minutes to add, and they are all literary scenes, so it shouldn't take too much time. Moreover, I think that adding these few minutes may make the plot more complete and more touching than the original one."

"Okay, Chen Cheng, you decide."

"OK."

Chen Cheng nodded.

The reason why Chen Cheng said this.

On the one hand, it is also because I want to make up for the imperfections of "The Siege of the City in October".

on the other hand.

Chen Cheng also wanted to take a look.

Through your own changes.

Can this version of "The Besieged City" take the box office to a higher level?

(End of this chapter)