Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 88: You should have told me earlier if you wanted to learn this (14)

Chen Linfeng took a look and saw that this was Fang Hua, the producer of the crew of the sequel to Journey to the West.

He was surprised and asked, "Brother Fang, you got promoted? Congratulations."

Fang Hua served as the producer of the sequel to Journey to the West in 99.

The TV series was a big hit and everyone involved got to share in the profits.

Now Fang Hua works as a producer at China International Television Corporation and is also responsible for major dramas such as "The Lotus Lantern". It is obvious that he has been promoted and is taking on important responsibilities.

The two stood and exchanged greetings for a while, and then everyone sat down.

In fact, the fact that producer Fang Hua can appear here and is so kind from the start has already shown that the producer wants to change the script, otherwise he can just directly reject Chen Linfeng's suggestion.

After all, Chen Linfeng only made suggestions to the director in private, and he did not say that the script must be changed to the point of being embarrassed.

Sure enough, Fang Hua, as the producer, and Li Gongda, the producer, set the tone from the beginning.

The script can be changed, and it must be changed in the direction of linkage with the sequel to Journey to the West.

However, considering that filming is about to start, the script should be changed as much as possible without affecting the filming. At the same time, the already built scenes cannot be abandoned, and we must try our best to achieve better results.

Just like Party A in later generations, they want this, this, and more.

However, the investors still knew the situation of the first-line crews, and finally mentioned that if there were other requirements, they should be raised as soon as possible if possible on the spot.

The chief screenwriter Jiu Nian and another screenwriter Li Hongwei looked at each other and both noticed the displeasure in each other's eyes.

Yes, who would be willing to do this? Changing the script just before filming.

Jiu Nian said with a bitter look on his face, "It can be changed, but the original plan is to start shooting today, so it's really too late."

Yu Shengming suggested that Chen Linfeng also join the screenwriter team. With a great writer like him who is also the provider of plot changes, the speed of changes should be much faster.

I've been afraid of this for nine years.

The two have a huge difference in status. Chen Linfeng participated in the screenwriting of the sequel to Journey to the West. He has also participated in the screenwriting of some dramas over the years, and the stories he wrote have been adapted into Hollywood movies.

From the perspective of screenwriting alone, Chen Linfeng can already be called a famous screenwriter, not to mention his achievements in the field of literary publishing.

If Chen Linfeng also joins in, who will be the main one and who will be the auxiliary one?
It’s hard to say whether he will be used as a tool for others or not.

Chen Linfeng saw the problem and took the initiative to say, "Brother Jiunian, I am participating in the scriptwriting only to speed up the progress. When the time comes to publicize it, my name can be put at the end of the scriptwriting column."

Jiu Nian had no choice but to agree. In fact, in his opinion, these words were just a consolation.

In the film and television industry, everyone only looks at fame. If you are famous, others will think that you have made great contributions. At that time, people in the industry will only think that this script was mainly written by Chen Linfeng.

Especially when the script is changed during filming, the news cannot be kept secret and will get out to the outside world. Others will definitely know who provided the main ideas for the later script.

The original script author of Jiu Nian agreed to it. Li Hongwei certainly couldn't bear the pressure and readily agreed to make changes based on the opinions of the two screenwriters.

After coordinating the screenwriter's issue, Yu Shengming mentioned another problem.

"When we were designing before, we didn't think about the linkage with the sequel of Journey to the West. The art style was not unified, and the costumes and props were also somewhat inconsistent."

He turned to Fang Hua and said, "Boss Fang, this issue requires your support. Invite Ma Yunhong and Wang Xizhong, who worked with us on the sequel, to continue to serve as art directors and modeling designers."

Fang Hua nodded in agreement.

"The most important thing is, since we are going to collaborate, let's do it thoroughly. For the role of Sun Wukong, I am inclined to invite Zhang Lingtong to play it."

Really change it?
Chen Linfeng looked surprised, and judging by the expressions of the two screenwriters, it was obvious that they had not heard of it either.

The temporary replacement of actors caused quite a stir.

However, Fang Hua and Li Gongda were not surprised at all.

This is as it should be. There is no actor more suitable than him for the role of Sun Wukong.

Since he has greater ambitions and wants to continue building the worldview in this drama, and also take advantage of the popularity of the sequel to Journey to the West, then of course Zhang Lingtong should play the role of Sun Wukong.

Because of the past incident in which Chen Shantong brought Zhang Lingtong into the crew by paying extra money, these people involved also knew how to impress Zhang Lingtong.

Yu Shengming said to Li Gongda, "Producer Li, please bear more of the additional expenses." Li Gongda nodded in agreement.

Later, Yu Shengming raised some issues regarding costumes and props, including a new promotional plan.

Several behind-the-scenes staff from the crew discussed it together for a long time.

Finally, seeing that no one had any doubts, everyone dispersed.

As a producer, Li Gongda also had to communicate with China Television Wuxi Film and Television Company about copyright issues.

Fortunately, they are all sister companies under Huayang TV, and he came from there, so it is easier to coordinate. At worst, we can just bring them in.

Yu Shengming instructed the assistant director and the production staff to adjust the shooting plan and to shoot the first half of the script in advance, as it did not require any major changes.

Chen Linfeng first followed the two screenwriters to their room to discuss changes to the script.

He mainly provided ideas and talked a lot, while the subsequent specific changes were made by the two original screenwriters.

After a brief communication, Chen Linfeng ran to the crew site and just followed the photographer.

The scene in the TV series is where Erlang Shen captures San Sheng Mun, and he does not need to participate.

It's a good time to learn.

The photographer sensed someone standing behind him and dared not say a word.

Yu Shengming knew at first sight that this kid was going to use the same tricks he had secretly learned.

It was just that it was more subtle back then, not as blatant as it is today.

He shook his head and lowered his head to continue thinking about the scene he had just filmed.

The director didn't say anything and the other staff members pretended not to see anything.

In the end, it was the photographer who couldn't bear it anymore. It was a bit creepy to have such a big guy standing behind him.

So he took the initiative to explain his shooting techniques.

It means to show that you are working hard.

While listening, Chen Linfeng compared what he had learned in photography class and asked questions from time to time to see if his understanding was correct.

"If you want to learn this, just tell me earlier."

The photographer breathed a sigh of relief, as he thought people disliked him and wanted to find fault with him.

Although he is also considered a good player in the industry, he doesn't think that this person will be a competitor to him in the future.

On the contrary, if the other person's family runs a film and television company, you might end up working for him/her for a living in the future, so there is nothing wrong with cultivating relationships with him/her in advance.

So the photographer taught as much as he could, and sometimes even let Chen Linfeng practice operating simple shots.

The other actors looked at it in surprise at first, but eventually got used to it.

In this way, he went to the scene to gain experience during the day, and was responsible for assigning tasks and checking the work of the two screenwriters in the morning and evening.

It was a very fulfilling few days.

A few days later, it was Chen Linfeng's turn, and he, the protagonist, finally started filming.

This scene is about Chenxiang, who doesn't pay attention in class and plays truant in the private school. He is caught by the teacher and asked to recite a poem.

Chen Linfeng's acting repertoire is rich enough in terms of the roles he can play as a teenager.

He recited the poem slowly, and from time to time his eyes glanced behind the teacher, where his classmates were holding up their textbooks to help him cheat.

However, his level was not good enough, and even if he saw it occasionally, he couldn't memorize it smoothly.

Chen Linfeng scratched his head and ears, perfectly portraying the image of an unlearned ancient student.

Yu Shengming was silent after reading it, his mind full of question marks.

What has this kid been doing in recent years? How come his acting skills have suddenly become so good?
(End of this chapter)