I really don't want to make bad movies!

When I returned to my rented room, the first rain of the year started falling in Jinghai.

The rain in Jinghai in early spring was very penetrating; even sitting indoors, Xia Ming felt a chill.

Listening to the sound of rain, Xia Ming sat at the table in the living room, checking the storyboards and scene details of the script.

To complete filming quickly and smoothly, proper script planning in the early stages is crucial.

Before filming began, Director Bong drew all the storyboards for the entire series.

Xia Ming made even more preparations, not only completing the storyboard for the entire series, but also listing out character biographies and the expected execution schedule in the past few days.

He estimated the filming time to be thirty days, with an additional thirty days allocated for post-production and reshoots.

The color grading and filters of the original work are also a major highlight. Xia Ming has already preset templates on Da Vinci, so that the post-production team can directly apply the templates for fine-tuning.

After working for three or four hours, Xia Ming finished all his work, even though the rain hadn't stopped.

He ordered takeout, turned on the TV to play the Champions League knockout stage as background noise, and then opened the Riyue commentary account.

He currently has 1.2 million followers across the entire internet, and Ju Jingyi's reposting of his post helped him gain nearly 300,000 followers.

The next milestone reward is Nolan's non-linear storytelling and practical effects capabilities.

Xia Ming plans to start shooting a large-scale commercial film after he has mastered the skills, in order to see if he can raise the level of the domestic film industry.

China has no shortage of excellent independent films, but in the realm of popcorn movies, it has been utterly defeated by Hollywood.

There are simply too many reasons: the exorbitant prices charged by A-list celebrities, the layers of outsourcing by special effects companies, the immense pressure on investors, and the director's lack of ability.

There are only a handful of directors in China who can film large-scale scenes, but they have already achieved great success and have no need to ruin their reputation by making popcorn movies.

Young directors can't attract big investments, while veteran directors are too lazy to make such films, creating a vicious cycle.

Popcorn movies may lack depth, but they have a huge industry chain that can support a large number of people working in the field.

Popcorn movies are essential for the booming development of the film and television industry.

In their past lives, many filmmakers, due to the industry downturn, sought out television production crews, and eventually even went down to making short dramas.

While short dramas can be profitable, the money is primarily earned by capital. Industry professionals face a significant technological gap, moving from cinematic cameras to vertical screen shooting, resulting in drastically different salaries.

Welcome to this highly anticipated football extravaganza!

The narration pulled Xia Ming back to reality. He glanced at the film and television commentary market and found that "Bureau 849" and "Atlantic Rim 2" were still being repeatedly criticized by various film and television programs, making them evergreen in the world of bad movies.

Last time I made a video about Easter eggs in Atlantic Rim 2, so this time I'll post one about Bureau 849.

As a self-media creator, Xia Ming naturally makes videos based on what his audience wants to see.

Moreover, he has an advantage that other film and television commentators do not have.

Xia Ming opened WeChat and found Lu Chuan. He found a lot of content in Lu Chuan's Moments about the creative concept of "Bureau 849" and the analysis of Easter eggs.

Xia Ming's phone rang at that moment. He thought it was a takeout delivery, but it turned out to be another video call from Ju Jingyi.

Xia Ming hung up immediately, glanced at the chat box, and saw that Ju Jingyi had passed the audition for a sweet romance drama and was calling to share the good news.

This is the first time I've landed a role through my own hard work, and it feels really different!

[Director Xia, could you teach me more to better portray the character?]

"Do we know each other that well?" Xia Ming thought to himself.

If you can't even play a supporting role well in a sweet romance drama, then you shouldn't be trying to make money in the film and television industry.

He had absolutely no liking for Ju Jingyi. The two had already completed their exchange of interests, and Xia Ming didn't have time to pay attention to her.

Xia Ming casually replied "No time" and tossed his phone onto the sofa to avoid being bothered again.

"Knock knock knock—"

A knock came at the door.

Xia Ming got up to get his takeout, but when he opened the door, he found that it wasn't the delivery guy standing there.

How did you know I lived here?

Xia Ming frowned slightly as he looked at Yan Shu, who was soaking wet.

Yan Shu's hair was all loose on one side, but her makeup was perfectly intact.

She wore a light purple jacket over her clothes, but underneath she was only wearing a white lace vest. Water droplets slid down her hair and collarbone, making her skin shimmer under the corridor lights.

The veins and blood vessels were clearly visible, and against the shimmering light, her size appeared even more exaggerated.

"To be honest, I was following you."

Yan Shu sniffled, looking like she was shivering from the cold.

"What do you want?" Xia Ming held the doorknob, not letting her in directly.

"I want to take a shower, it's so cold."

"..."

Xia Ming glanced outside.

The rain poured down, and the sky darkened.

Yan Shu wears very little clothing every day. If she were to go home in this outfit, she would probably have a high fever and be unconscious the next day.

She was, after all, the female lead in the film.

Xia Ming sighed and stepped aside: "Take a taxi back after you shower."

Yan Shu suddenly beamed with joy and bowed deeply to Xia Ming: "Thank you, Director Xia!"

Xia Ming's eyes twitched as he watched the amazing phenomenon of gravity being applied to the human body.

Yan Shu took off her boots and ran barefoot onto the tiled floor, making a pattering sound as she headed straight for the bathroom.

She left the bathroom door half-closed and threw out her jacket, lace vest, black shorts, and underwear.

"Use your towel, Director Xia~"

Before Xia Ming could agree, Yan Shu slammed the bathroom door shut.

Xia Ming took a deep breath and sat down at the table, gently rubbing his temples.

She really did seem to be there to take a bath.

"The players are currently positioned in a 4-3-3 formation. Let's see how the Italian players will break through the defense."

The commentator's passionate voice echoed in the living room. Xia Ming glanced at the TV screen casually, somewhat absent-minded.

He was relieved that the script was already finished and he wouldn't be disturbed by Yan Shu.

"Click—"

After a while of lost in thought, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open.

Xia Ming turned around and saw a strong reflection.

Why aren't you wearing any clothes?

Yan Shu shrugged and pointed to the clothes scattered on the ground: "My clothes are wet."

Xia Ming couldn't refute it, so he got up to go to the bedroom to find some clothes: "Only XL size is available."

As Xia Ming passed by Yan Shu, he tried his best to restrain himself, but—

Yan Shu groped Xia Ming, pinning him against the wall, and pressed her lips, still warm from her recent shower, against his.

She definitely hides cosmetics in her underwear, and even after showering, she still has alluring lipstick on her lips.

"A cross from the left wing... Beautiful! Brilliant dribbling!"

After a moment of silence between the two, the commentator's voice became particularly loud.

"We can see, the great Italian left-back! He's not fighting alone! A diving save! Beautiful!"

"Harvey has one ability... his feet are like magic, controlling the ball with the precision of his hands!"

Yan Shu cupped Xia Ming's chin, licking her lips mischievously: "Director Xia, watch out for the red card."

"Personally, I think this red card was a bit too much... a yellow card would have been enough."

"If Niang had scored, the situation would have been completely different."

"Still a steal! Still a steal!" The commentators' frustrated voices rose and fell.

"The game has been going on for 30 minutes, but it feels like both teams are already thinking about the second half..."

The sound of the downpour grew louder, and large raindrops pattered against the windowsill.

The phone on the sofa vibrated slightly, but the sound was drowned out by the football commentary.

"Goal! The game is over!"

"Goal! The game is over!"

The two commentators cheered enthusiastically in unison.