Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 199 The Olympic opening ceremony officially begins.

"Alas, there is nothing we can do."

Han Sanping shook his head helplessly: "Everyone likes the Spring Festival period, and then they all gather together. However, this also has its advantages."

"What's the benefit?"

"Perhaps, with so many good films being released together during the Spring Festival, it can stimulate our mainland film market."

"Haha, Director Han, you have a good idea. But aren't you afraid that if you put so many films together, the box office will be dispersed and every film will flop."

"If it was a few years ago, I would have been a little worried. Now, I feel a little more confident. What's more, out of the five films, four are yours, so I think everyone will give you some face."

"What if everyone doesn't give me face?"

"Then you can just wait to fall from the altar."

"I go……"

It seems that in this wave of operations, the one who is at the greatest risk is yourself.

But the film was shot.

Chen Cheng had no choice.

Fortunately, four films is a bit too many, but Chen Cheng has great confidence in each film.

of course.

All this needs to be considered during the Chinese New Year.

Chen Cheng at this time.

But he received a call from Zhang Yi, who said he was going to help him.

Chen Cheng took a look.

have to.

There are still 10 days until the opening of the Olympic Games.

"Ok."

Chen Cheng agreed.

As a member of the creative team.

Many times before, Chen Cheng had come up with some creative ideas.

Even if he helped before, he only stayed for a few days and then left.

Zhang Yi knew Chen Cheng's current situation and did not disturb Chen Cheng from filming.

But in the last ten days or so, at the critical moment, Zhang Yi was under a lot of pressure and called Chen Cheng.

first timing.

Chen Cheng went to the Olympic Organizing Committee.

at this time.

The opening ceremony team has moved to the Bird's Nest base camp.

Because there are only ten days left.

So a lot of rehearsals were performed on site.

Saw Chen Cheng coming.

Zhang Yi breathed a sigh of relief: "Chen Cheng, you are finally here. I can't stand it any longer."

"Director Zhang, how could that be? I see everyone here is in good order."

"This is just the surface. There are a lot of problems inside. You don't know, I am going crazy these days."

Zhang Yi briefly introduced the situation to Chen Cheng.

But he is very busy now.

After chatting with Chen Cheng for only ten minutes, Zhang Yi left.

Then he sent an assistant to explain to Chen Cheng the problems encountered in the opening ceremony.

"Director Chen, all the programs have been confirmed, but there are still many problems in the rehearsal. In particular, a large number of lighting props are used during the rehearsal, and there are often power outages in the middle of the rehearsal, and some of them will not light up."

Assistant Zhang Yi reported to Chen Cheng from time to time.

Chen Cheng listened and took notes.

Although Chen Cheng basically only provided creative ideas and did not take charge of these detailed matters at the Olympic Committee.

But as a director, Chen Cheng himself has to deal with a lot of detailed issues.

For example, there are performance issues with some extras.

Many times, as the chief director, he has to take care of it personally.

Sometimes I also have to ask about everyone’s diet.

So Chen Cheng got the hang of it quickly when he first arrived.

It only took Chen Cheng one morning to get a general understanding of the entire opening ceremony and the most difficult issues.

"I'll take care of those lights."

Chen Cheng said to Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou was also in a state of panic: "That's great, Chen Cheng. You don't know, these lights are the most troublesome. Almost every time we rehearse, these lights will have problems."

"Director Zhang, don't worry. I took a look and it's actually not difficult. We just can't be too anxious. Once we are anxious, problems will arise."

"I am not in a hurry. Now there are only 10 days left for the opening ceremony. Not only I am anxious, but everyone is anxious."

“So, mistakes are made when you’re in a hurry.”

Chen Cheng also understood this situation.

Big things like this.

Almost no one can remain calm.

It’s Chen Cheng.

Having experienced it in my previous life, this life is much more ordinary.

He comes here.

That is to help deal with a series of problems.

To know.

In the previous life, the media exposed a series of problems with the opening ceremony.

For example, the huge scroll LED screen.

It is said that two hours before the opening ceremony, it was still dark and not lit at all.

This scared Zhang Yi to death at the time, and he was thinking about whether to cancel the program.

Fortunately, God bless China.

In the last hour, with the help of the staff, the big screen finally stopped having problems.

But many people didn't pay attention and they still thought that this was a perfect opening ceremony.

"Brothers, come and have a popsicle to cool down."

It's hot inside the nest.

The staff were sweating profusely after only being in the venue for half an hour.

Chen Cheng asked his assistant to buy a bunch of popsicles and distribute them to everyone one by one.

This popsicle.

On the one hand, it helps everyone cool down.

On the other hand, Chen Cheng also hoped to adjust everyone's tense mood.

"Cool."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

Everyone was eating popsicles, and the cool feeling made them feel indescribably comfortable.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Why thank me? It's just a popsicle. You guys have been working overtime. Hey, what are you doing?"

"It's mainly circuit repair. It's really frustrating. I don't know why these circuits always short out. Sometimes, they don't even light up."

"Oh, I know a little bit about circuits, how about I give it a try?"

"Director Chen, can you do this?"

"Yes."

Chen Cheng took the tools and said to everyone while he was working on them: "You don't know, I was a stagehand back then. You know what I was like as a stagehand on a film crew."

"I know. I'm the one who moves things."

"It's not just about moving things. There are so many things that field workers have to deal with, including moving things. In fact, there are also many other things that require technical skills, which I do."

"Director Chen, does stage work have any technical content?"

"Yes. For example, repairing computers. One year, a director's computer broke down and he was extremely anxious, so I helped him fix it. Guess what, as soon as I helped him fix the computer, he made me the head of the production team."

"Pfft..."

Everyone at the scene laughed.

The joke was meant to be funny.

Not to mention.

A few months ago, a teacher named Chen also had an incident involving computer repair.

Chen Cheng's way of repairing computers is simply a masterpiece.

"What are you guys thinking? Those computers are just some movie materials, not as dirty as you think."

Chen Cheng suppressed his laughter and continued, "Repairing computers is just one of the things I have to do. Sometimes, I also have to repair cameras. As you know, the cameras in the crew are high-precision equipment. Sometimes they break down, and ordinary photographers can't repair them. At that time, two cameras broke down at once, and we had to use several more cameras. So, I, the head of the production team, went up again... and helped everyone fix the cameras."

"Director Chen, you are a god."

"so far so good."

Chen Cheng continued, "So, it is so important to master a skill. So, I relied on these skills and became an assistant director. From an assistant director, I became an assistant director..."

Everyone was entranced.

I don’t know how long it took.

I only saw that the LED screen that had been dark just now was fixed by Chen Cheng in an instant.

"Director Chen, awesome."

"Director Chen, awesome."

The crowd kept clapping.

"It's a small matter, a small matter... Come on, let's fix this."

When it comes to Chen Cheng's repair skills, they are no exaggeration.

With Chen Cheng's help, it only took him a few moves to deal with him.

of course.

Chen Cheng’s role here is not just that of a repairman.

What Chen Cheng demonstrated was his calm attitude in doing things without any panic.

This attitude is also passed on to everyone.

Many people were quite nervous at first.

But looking at Chen Cheng, everyone slowly calmed down.

Isn't there just a problem?
It’s not like it can’t be solved.

Don't worry, it will be solved slowly.

Aren’t there still 10 days left?

In 10 days, can’t I fix it myself?

Come on, brothers.

With Chen Cheng's encouragement, everyone continued to cheer each other up.

in this way.

Chen Cheng was only here for three days.

More than 90% of the problems that had occurred before have been solved.

This left Zhang Yi dumbfounded.

……

night.

It was a rare break, so Zhang Yi poured Chen Cheng a glass of beer and said, "Chen Cheng, you are amazing. If I had known earlier, I should have called you earlier."

Chen Cheng waved his hand quickly: "No, Director Zhang, I still want to live a few more years."

"You're doing a great job, kid."

"Oh, I've only been working for a few days and I know it's not an easy job. Especially since I have to endure huge pressure."

"Look, the white hair on my head."

"I saw it."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, “Director Zhang, after this job, just focus on filming and take it easy.”

"I thought so too."

Zhang Yi said: "Come to think of it, I haven't filmed a movie in almost two years. I really want to do it."

"That's great, Director Zhang. If you come out, it will be a big event for our domestic film industry."

"What a grand event! Things are changing so fast. In just two years, a little monster has emerged in our circle."

"Little monster, who is it?"

"You, who else could it be? Last year, your movie Those Years almost surpassed Curse of the Golden Flower in box office."

Zhang Yi gave Chen Cheng a thumbs up.

Chen Cheng said modestly: "Director Zhang, it has nothing to do with me. The times are changing, and the box office will continue to grow. In a few years, I'm afraid that 200 to 300 million box office will be considered low by others."

"Yes, the times are changing so fast, I don't know if I can still adapt to the market."

"Look at what Director Zhang said. You are our country's No. 1 in this Olympics. No one will be able to surpass you for many years to come."

this day.

Chen Cheng and Zhang Yi had a very pleasant chat.

in the days that followed.

Chen Cheng was fully immersed in the rehearsal of the opening ceremony.

Although after Chen Cheng joined, many affairs were well organized.

But the Olympic Games had such a huge impact. Often, many things would happen that Chen Cheng could not have expected.

Like the last rehearsal of a shadow play.

This is a program in the opening ceremony.

Different from traditional shadow puppetry.

The shadow play here has been modified.

At the same time, each shadow puppet figure has been specially enlarged to look like a giant.

It takes five or six operators off the stage to work together to operate one character.

Originally this effect was pretty good.

But a huge mistake occurred during the last rehearsal. One character flew into the sky and ended up hanging on a rope, swinging there and unable to come down.

There is no other way.

Zhang Yi cancelled this program.

Upon receiving the news that the show was cancelled, all members of the shadow puppetry group burst into tears.

I don't know how long they practiced for this show.

But at the last hurdle, it was just cancelled.

Chen Cheng also lamented about this.

He didn't know how to comfort her.

sometimes.

Reality is often not as good as we expect.

To create a perfect Olympic opening ceremony, one must know how to make choices.

otherwise.

If problems are still found during the actual opening ceremony, then we won’t know how it will end.

Besides.

There is another thing that had a profound impact.

Those were the last three days. For the needs of the media and publicity, the higher-ups agreed to allow media from all over the world to enter the Olympic opening ceremony venue.

But there is one requirement, that is, no taking photos is allowed.

Although most of the media from all over the world came to participate.

but.

There was still a media in one country that secretly took photos.

The same problem occurred in my previous life.

even.

In the previous life, because of this problem, even the ignition was redesigned.

This life.

Chen Cheng paid special attention to this area.

Although the media in that country still wants to make some small moves.

However, under Chen Cheng's strict supervision, all the photos they took were destroyed.

in this way.

This is why it did not lead to a tragedy like in the previous life.

"That was a close call, Chen Cheng. Fortunately, you are here."

"I was also considering the worst-case scenario, but I didn't expect that they would actually do this."

"It was so disgusting, I almost wanted to fuck him."

Martial arts instructor Chen Xiaodong said excitedly.

Chen Cheng replied comfortingly: "Forget it, now is the opening ceremony, everything is for the overall situation, fortunately our venue has not been leaked. After the opening ceremony, we will deal with them."

"Ah."

……

The time is getting closer.

A century of prosperity is about to begin.

Chen Cheng wanted to call his parents, but was still rejected by the staff.

no way.

Confidentiality required.

Chen Cheng also understood and stopped insisting.

This sacrifice is nothing.

I don’t know how many people here have put in countless efforts for this opening ceremony.

Wait until the opening ceremony is over before calling your parents.

8 month 8 number.

7 pm.

There is still an hour until the opening ceremony at 8 o'clock.

Countless onlookers, spectators, tourists...they surrounded the Bird's Nest.

Among these friends.

Some come from all over the world.

Some are from other countries.

They looked at the huge bird's nest in front of them and kept checking in, taking photos and keeping souvenirs at various places.

of course.

Many friends who were unable to attend the event in person returned home early and turned on the TV.

Now this moment.

Almost all TV stations are broadcasting a series of news related to the Olympics.

Everyone was staring intently, looking forward to the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

There are also some friends who feel that they can’t get enough of watching it at home.

They took to the streets.

They headed to the square in the city center.

A giant screen had already been set up there.

Countless citizens, standing or sitting, gathered in front of the large screen.

They drank their drinks and talked loudly.

"In half an hour, the Olympic opening ceremony will begin."

"Yes, I am very excited to see the Olympic Games held in our country in my lifetime."

"I really want to go to the Bird's Nest stadium, what a pity."

"Haha, it's good enough that we can watch it here. Otherwise, you can also go if you become a national athlete."

"Forget it. With my big belly, I can only congratulate our national athletes for a good result."

"Yes. It is said that this Olympics is the most lively Olympics ever."

"Yes, I heard that a lot of leaders from all over the world are coming."

"My people, my ...

A lot of pride rose in everyone's heart.

Although China was not that rich in 08.

but.

This is the most prosperous and flourishing time for the country in more than 100 years.

Countless Chinese people dream of one day standing at the top of the world.

Although it has not been done yet.

But this was the 08 Olympic Games.

It seems to indicate to everyone that from now on, we are about to reach the peak.

On the big screen, the camera has been pulled to the Bird's Nest.

Countless spectators entered the venue more than half an hour in advance.

A series of bigwigs, important figures, and special guests also continued to appear in front of everyone.

Inside the stadium, the athletes’ march was playing.

A series of audience members were captured by the camera, all of them smiling and looking extremely excited.

of course.

Chen Cheng, a member of the opening ceremony working group, is temporarily unable to appear on camera.

He now holds a pager, giving instructions to the venue one after another.

Yes.

Although it was much calmer before.

But when the actual opening came, Chen Cheng was also extremely excited.

Although I experienced it once in my previous life.

But in my previous life I just watched it on TV.

Now he is standing at the Bird's Nest in person and is also responsible for a series of affairs.

It's going to open soon, who wouldn't be excited?
Fortunately.

There were no problems in the previous rehearsals.

As long as the opening ceremony goes according to the previous rehearsals, nothing will go wrong.

"Move the can out."

There are still 10 minutes left before the opening ceremony, Chen Cheng said to the staff.

soon.

Under Chen Cheng's arrangement.

The staff moved out hundreds of "cans".

Fou is an ancient percussion instrument, somewhat like a drum, but not actually a drum.

When designing the countdown plan for the opening ceremony, basically all the plans mentioned drums.

Zhang Yimou denied them all.

He thinks drums are very common and can be seen all the time.

Not just common.

There are also a lot of drums abroad.

He does not particularly embody Chinese culture.

Finally, it was Zhang Yi who found the source of inspiration from "singing while beating drums".

He gave up using drums and adopted a percussion instrument called "can".

This kind of gu looks a bit like a drum, but it is more domineering than a drum.

of course.

After all, it is the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Zhang Yi also added more technological enhancements to the "can".

He set up lights inside the can.

As the operator continues to strike it, the can will emit various different lights.

When this light is composed of hundreds of lights, it can form various patterns.

of course.

Ordinary people can't think of such creativity.

When the camera is placed on these cans.

Many people believe that this might be a celebratory dance music before the opening ceremony.

Although he certainly looked that way.

As the operator continued to hit the drum, a huge momentum came over him.

in particular.

With such completely consistent movements, everyone felt like they were an army of thousands.

But what no one expected was.

As time goes by.

The picture formed by hundreds of drums being struck turned into a series of numbers.

60
50
40
At first, no one understood.

Not sure what this number means.

But you can look at the time.

Everyone screamed in an instant.

"Countdown."

“This is the countdown.”

There was a bang.

The whole place was boiling.

It never occurred to them.

The countdown to the opening ceremony was held in such an innovative way.

But it was too late for them to comment now.

Because there are only 10 seconds left before the opening ceremony.

They followed the drum and chanted loudly:
3
2
1
Flowers fill the sky, music rises, and fireworks are brilliant.

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games officially begins.

(End of this chapter)