Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 164: If we combine our two swords, we will be invincible.

After the filming of "Those Years" was completed.

Naturally, Chen Cheng could not leave with the other actors.

He is also responsible for post-production editing and dubbing.

Editing is relatively simple.

Dubbing is a little more complicated.

The complexity is not technical, mainly.

Chen Cheng plans to make several more versions of "Those Years".

Normal ones include the Mandarin version and the Cantonese version.

The Taiwan version does not need to be re-dubbed because people in Taiwan also speak Mandarin, just with a slightly different accent, which doesn't have much of an impact.

But beyond that.

Chen Cheng also plans to make a Japanese version and a Korean version.

Although Chen Cheng knew that the Japanese and Korean versions did not have much box office in previous lives.

But as time goes by, the influence of "Those Years" is becoming increasingly profound.

even.

Later, this film was remade in Japan, South Korea, and their own country.

"Director Han, this is the total cost from before, please take a look."

Because Chen Cheng was in charge of the entire film.

The producer rarely came to the crew.

So Chen Cheng served as both director and producer.

This is not.

After the filming of "Those Years" was completed, Chen Cheng sent the financial statements to Han Sanping.

Han Sanping was dumbfounded when he saw it. "Oh my god, all 1600 million was spent, not a penny left. Chen Cheng, you have to be so ruthless."

"The original investment was 1600 million, and I was planning to withdraw it if I didn't spend it all."

"Even if you spend money, there's no way you won't have a penny left."

"It's written on the report that I didn't embezzle a single cent. If I hadn't been frugal, it might not have been enough."

It's not easy to spend money.

Although Chen Cheng actually still had hundreds of thousands left in the later period.

But for such a big crew, hundreds of thousands of dollars can be spent in a matter of minutes.

Just like the red envelopes given to everyone after the filming is completed.

Some might only give one or two hundred, but Chen Cheng just added 100 more.

"Okay, I'm impressed. But what's up with the Japanese and Korean versions? Are they going to be released overseas?"

"That's the idea."

"Do you think our film has a market overseas?"

"I don't know either. I can only give it a try. Anyway, it's just the extra money for a dubbing, which is not a big expense."

"Too."

Han Sanping just took a quick look and didn't investigate it in detail.

After all, the investment is 1600 million. Generally speaking, investors will not think there will be any left.

Even if some other crews really have some left over, they will only return a symbolic amount.

If there are really more left.

Directors, producers, supervisors... have plenty of ways to use up this money.

after all.

Relative to the investors.

Many times, producers, directors, and supervisors also work for investors.

Even if you are the representative of the capital, the entire company may not belong to you.

Who wouldn’t want to receive a big red envelope when the filming of a drama is completed?

When Chen Cheng was the assistant director, he once received a big red envelope from the crew.

How did it come about? That's how it came about.

This time, Chen Cheng’s financial statements were simply too speechless.

But it's just a small thing and not important.

He knew that Han Sanping wouldn't care too much about this.

But speaking of it.

Chen Cheng had no choice but to do this.

He actually wanted to keep some money, whether it was 1 or , just to show it off.

But later Chen Cheng checked and found that "Those Years" was actually published in Taiwan in 06.

This made Chen Cheng feel like vomiting blood.

I originally wanted to move it here.

it's good now.

There is a cost for transportation.

to this end.

Chen Cheng also paid a copyright fee for "Those Years".

of course.

Chen Cheng also considered it.

He actually doesn't have to pay copyright fees.

After all, his version of "Those Years" is very different from the previous version of "Those Years".

Especially after the protagonist went to college, it was completely different from the previous version of "Those Years".

If Chen Cheng really doesn't want to pay copyright fees, he can just change the names of a series of characters.

But then I thought about it and let it go.

The main reason is that Chen Cheng prefers the name "Shen Jiayi".

Also.

Chen Cheng also likes the title of the work "Those Years".

Even Chen Cheng has always believed that.

Why was "Those Years" so popular in the past? In addition to the work itself, the name of this work also played a big role.

This is the same as the name of the novel.

A good book title is often more effective than its content.

In the film market, the two factors are volume attraction and retention.

Someone will say.

Is “attracting traffic” more important, or is “retention” more important?
Actually, they are all important.

but.

Many times, attracting traffic is far more important than retaining it.

For example, among 10 movie fans.

Faced with two movies, called A and B.

One of the two movies has a very attractive name, while the other is just average.

Among 10 people, 8 people saw movie A, and then 8 people read the movie reviews of movie A and found that movie A did not have a very good reputation. But 2 people still bought movie tickets.

another one.

Among the same 10 people, B’s name is very common, and only 3 people noticed B.

Then, among the 3 people, they also looked at the word of mouth and found that B had a very good reputation, so 1 people bought B's movie tickets.

Excuse me.

Which of the two movies made more money?
Maybe someone would say.

BThis movie makes more money.

why?

Because he has a high conversion rate.

But for theater companies, they will definitely choose A.

Because A has a high absorption rate.

Even though its conversion rate is much lower than that of B, its innate absorption rate far exceeds its retention rate.

Although B has a high conversion rate, he represents a niche.

If the screenings are scheduled like this for a month, A will still win at the box office.

At the end.

Then B may lose at the box office but win in word of mouth.

A, on the other hand, will lose in reputation but win in box office.

Then.

Which is more important, word of mouth or box office?
Do not think.

No matter whether it is the director, producer, investor, or theater chain... everyone will choose the box office.

……

"Chen Cheng, I heard that your filming of Those Years has been completed."

"Yes."

"Then there should be time?"

"It's still being edited, and there's also dubbing."

"This aspect is quick and can be done in a few days."

"Yes, Jie Lun, what's going on?"

While editing, Chen Cheng received a call from Jie Lun.

Jie Lun said, "I want to fight with you again, how about it?"

"The two swords join forces again."

"Yes, didn't I say that when our two swords join forces, we will be invincible."

"..."

Defeated by Jie Lun, Chen Cheng asked, "Is your movie Slam Dunk?"

"Correct."

"It seems like you've been on for days."

"It's been several days, but I'm not even one-third done yet." "Aren't you guys moving too slowly? My film is almost finished."

"I can't help it. I'm not very familiar with this director. Many times he can't understand my ideas. Can you help me?"

"This is not good."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Jie Lun, you already have a director and a behind-the-scenes team. If I go again, it will not be in accordance with the rules. I will be scolded to death by everyone in the industry."

This kind of thing is not a question of whether to help or not.

Jie Lun also sighed: "I wish I had waited for you."

"It's okay. I've paid attention to your crew. Director Zhu's level is fine."

"The level is fine, but it's too overbearing."

"He's the director, of course we have to listen to him."

"He is the director, but I am still the producer."

"Ok."

indeed.

In Slam Dunk, Jeroen is not only the No. 1 male lead, he is also one of the investors.

This film has been hyped up a lot in the media.

One reason for another.

That is because the box office of "Secret" exceeded 100 million yuan.

As the billionaire, Jie Lun has been sought after by a series of investors and media.

As for what some people would say.

Don’t people in the industry know that the real director of “Secret” is Chen Cheng?

Of course I know.

But knowing is one thing, and actually doing it is another.

Although Chen Cheng is actually the director of "Secret", this matter is only known to people in the industry.

For ordinary audiences, how would they know?
Even those who know are only gossip enthusiasts, but they are only in the minority.

Most people go home after watching a movie. They don’t have time to check the news or read gossip every day.

So even if Jie Lun is not actually the director of "Secret", his identity as the billionaire is confirmed on a public level.

This confirmation also represents the box office appeal of the next drama in the future.

in this way.

Not only the media, but also the investors... they all recognize Jie Lun.

Furthermore.

"Secret" was starred by Jie Lun and he was also the screenwriter... If you say that Chen Cheng deserves the greatest credit for this film, it would be a stretch.

"How about this, Jie Lun. I'm familiar with your martial arts instructor, Director Cheng Xiaodong, and several other actors in your crew. When I finish my work here, I'll visit you and chat with everyone."

After thinking about it, Chen Cheng said.

"Great, Chen Cheng, I'll wait for you."

After getting Chen Cheng's reply, Jie Lun hung up the phone happily.

……

It takes one week.

The production of "Those Years" has been completed.

As for the post-production review, Chen Cheng handed it over to China Film Group Corporation.

China Film Group is the largest investor, and they attach more importance to this drama than Chen Cheng.

I originally wanted to rest for a few days.

This is Chen Cheng's usual practice.

However, thinking of Jie Lun, Chen Cheng went to Shanghai.

Yes.

This time, "Slam Dunk" was not filmed in Taiwan like the previous "Secret".

The shooting location this time is in Shanghai.

Knowing that Jie Lun had a heavy role to play that day, Chen Cheng did not call Jie Lun but went to the crew first.

Learned that Chen Cheng had arrived.

Martial arts instructor Cheng Xiaodong came out early to greet them.

"Director Chen, welcome, welcome to our Slam Dunk crew to guide us."

Chen Cheng and Cheng Xiaodong had dealt with each other several times.

Simultaneously.

Chen Cheng and Cheng Xiaodong were also members of Zhang Yi's Olympic opening ceremony team.

The two are also very familiar with each other.

Seeing Cheng Xiaodong coming out to greet him, Chen Cheng was flattered and said, "I am unworthy of the fact that the world's best director Cheng is here to pick me up."

Cheng Xiaole glared at Chen Cheng and said, "If Master Yuan Ba was here, he would have to fight me. You are trying to make me hate you."

Chen Cheng laughed out loud.

He certainly wouldn't tell such a joke in front of Yuan Heping.

"I've heard that you were coming. Come on, I'll take you to the crew to meet everyone."

Following Cheng Xiaodong, Chen Cheng joined the crew of "Slam Dunk".

The director and Jie Lun are filming on the set.

But some other actors were fine and were resting on the set.

"Lao Zeng, look who's here?"

"Oh, it's Director Chen. Director Chen, why are you here in our crew?"

The person who spoke was Zeng Zhiwei.

He also cooperated with Chen Cheng during the Siege of the City in October.

Chen Cheng said, "I heard that Jie Lun is still filming. My film just happened to be finished, so I came to see him. This guy has loved basketball since he was a child. He really enjoyed filming "Slam Dunk" this time."

"That's right. You've worked with Jie Lun before. So you should be Mr. Billion Dollar."

"Don't say that. I just work for Jie Lun."

This kind of thing can be discussed in private, but must never be made public.

"You're still working part-time. When October Siege was going on, you were the co-director. No, no, no, actually you were the chief director. You were in charge of most of the plots."

"I'm the youngest in the crew, so naturally I have to contribute more. Besides, the new director and Brother Sen both take good care of me."

"I think you're okay, you're still so humble after making so many films."

Don’t think that Zeng Zhiwei only played a supporting role in "Slam Dunk".

But Zeng Zhiwei's acting is OK.

Don’t be fooled by Zeng Zhiwei’s ugly appearance.

Zeng Zhiwei is one of the big bosses in Hong Kong.

Then Cheng Xiaodong brought Chen Cheng and introduced several other main actors.

Such as Teacher Wang Gang.

He is the actor who played "Heshen".

Actors Cai Zhuoyan, Aberlin, Wu Zhongxian...and also Wu Mengda.

Wu Mengda plays Master Wu in the drama.

Seeing Wu Mengda, Chen Cheng was a little excited: "Uncle Da, I grew up watching your movies."

talking.

Chen Cheng is ready to hug Uncle Da.

In his previous life, Chen Cheng had worked with Wu Mengda.

of course.

Although it was called cooperation, Chen Cheng was just a minor supporting role among minor supporting roles.

But even so, Uncle Da still respected some young actors like Chen Cheng.

Just a pity.

Uncle Da passed away so quickly in his previous life.

When I came to my senses, Uncle Da was no longer in the world.

"I've long heard that there's a talented director in the mainland, and today I finally got to meet him."

Seeing that Chen Cheng was so kind to him, Uncle Da did not feel any sense of strangeness and hugged Chen Cheng.

"Chen Cheng, you are so excited."

Cheng Xiaodong, who was standing aside, said, "You also said before that you grew up watching my movies."

This statement made everyone laugh.

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed.

Naturally, he didn't want to talk about his past life.

But it felt good to see Uncle Da again: "Uncle Da, I really hope to work with you when I have time in the future."

These words made everyone envious.

Zeng Zhiwei said: "Chen Cheng, how can you be like this? It's as if you don't like working with me."

Cai Zhuoyan on the side also said: "Director Chen, please pay attention to us kids and consider us if there are any plays."

Chen Bailin next to him also said: "Director Chen, you have to pay more attention to me. I work very hard."

For a moment, everyone started laughing again.

Some other actors from the crew nearby did not come forward.

After being in the crew for a long time, they also know that if they haven't reached a certain status, it is useless to force their way into it, and it will only increase others' resentment towards you.

But for Chen Cheng.

They were envious.

they know.

inside.

Like them, Chen Cheng came from the mainland.

A few years ago, Chen Cheng might have been the same as them.

even.

Maybe I'm not doing as well as them.

but.

Now Chen Cheng is like the protagonist in a movie or TV series, with everyone surrounding him.

Even Cai Zhuoyan and Chen Bailin, who have already become famous, want to get closer to Chen Cheng.

(End of this chapter)