There are four steps in the production of a movie, pre-preparation, mid-term shooting, post-production and final release. Pre-preparation is divided into steps such as script, review, project planning, art design and split shots. The script and split shots have been determined by Shao Shuaijun and the shooting
Permits are still being reviewed and approved, and the rest is project planning and art design.
In terms of art design, an art team needs to be formed, and Zhao Cheng is responsible for organizing the art team. The chief artist invited by the art team is Zhang Xiaobing from Huayi. Zhang Xiaobing has his own studio. After receiving Zhao Cheng's invitation, he brought his own
The team includes deputy artist Li Yaning, art assistant branch secretary, costume director Zuo Shi, styling designer Yang Yang, costume assistant Wang Yang, makeup assistant Yang Hong, makeup assistant Xiao Yuer, props Sun Tongshuan, Liu Liguang, Zhengping, Lao Jiu,
Props assistants Wang Su, Lin Houguang, and Zhi Jing Leng Youyi.
Shao Shuaijun explained the background of the film, which is in Yuzhong County, Shancheng City (referring to Chongqing). The basic style is realistic. After signing the contract and prepaying 500,000 yuan, Zhang Xiaobing took himself
The team set off to Shancheng City to start the preliminary art design. Shao Shuaijun and Zhao Chengfei went to Hengdian to find suitable assistant directors, executive directors and scene recorders to prepare the directing team.
Since its establishment, Hengdian has been developing rapidly. A large number of film crews come to Hengdian to film movies every year. From the "Opium War" in 1996 to the end of last year, according to published data, more than 200 film crews have been received, and a total of 4,000 film and television dramas have been filmed.
For the remaining episodes, the crew has increased significantly this year, and it is known as China's Hollywood.
In Hengdian, the first person Shao Shuaijun looked for was Li Kai, who would also be a talented young comedy director in the future. Li Kai first worked as an assistant director for "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" directed by Cheng Kaige, and later worked on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
He worked as an assistant director and then continued to direct TV series without much fame.
And now, Li Kai has just finished co-directing the TV series "Blissful Pig Bajie" and is doing post-production in Hengdian.
One of the original assistant directors of "Crazy Stone" was Li Kai. Li Kai had been the assistant director of blockbusters and directed TV series himself. He was able to help Shao Shuaijun support the directing team. As an assistant director, Shao Shuaijun finally
I know how comfortable it is to have a good assistant director in the directing team.
As long as the director has an idea, all work can be handed over to the assistant director.
After receiving a call from Zhao Cheng and reading the script, Li Kai joined the crew without hesitation.
"Director Shao, this script is really amazing. It has a strong Guy Ritchie style and incorporates localized elements. I never thought that Director Shao could write such a script at such a young age. I am honored to join the crew." Li Kai
He has a mustache and looks very happy.
"Director Li has seen big scenes and is just the right one to help me take the helm."
"If you don't dare to be the helmsman, you'll hit your opponent, and you'll hit your opponent."
With Li Kai, the true character of the original film could be maintained. Subsequently, Shao Shuaijun contacted two other people. One was Wang Yixue, who also served as the deputy director, and the other was Ma Hu, who served as the scene recorder. Both Wang Yixue and Ma Hu were known to Shao Shuaijun later in life.
A person who has managed to become an assistant director based on his talent, but has never been able to qualify as a director.
Now the two of them are still doing odd jobs while filming TV series. When they heard that a film crew was looking for them, they signed the contract without saying a word.
In this way, the director, executive director, assistant director, and scene recorder of the directing team were all present. Everyone settled their personal matters and flew to the mountain city together to discuss various projects for the film shooting with the art team. Shao Shuaijun called his elder sister Shao Xiaoling by the way,
Rushed to the set to take charge of finances.
Since mid-April, Shao Shuaijun has been immersed in new movies.
Selecting scenes, negotiating rental venues, selection of equipment, description of shots, costumes, language, background verification of actions, etc., a series of problems came to mind. In order to ensure the authenticity of the film, first of all, through Zhao Cheng's relationship, Nortel was invited
Associate Professor Wang Hongwei serves as the literary instructor. Professor Wang brings two apprentices to participate in the literary planning of the script.
The salary was not high. The main reason was that Professor Wang wanted to take time out to travel around and take care of food, drink and housing. The salary was 1,000 yuan a day, and the two apprentices each had 200 yuan a day. It took a full seven days, and the crew was responsible for paying for the three of them to travel around.
It's euphemistically called a field trip. Nearly 20,000 yuan was spent on this aspect alone. In the end, the lines and dialogue of the script were properly polished.
The crew then prepares the production team, drama team, photography team, and sound recording team.
Shao Shuaijun is personally in charge of the production team. The following production director is Zhang Yu, a veteran filmmaker. The on-site producer is Geng Hao, a directing professional assistant at the Meishi Film School of Shancheng University. The external producer is Qi Wansheng hired by Zhao Cheng.
, Zhang Chao, and Dagang, the life producer is Wang Jingjing who was hired from Eying. In addition, three students Zhang Ting, Wang Zhong, and He Jun were invited from the Meishi Film School of Shancheng University to serve as production assistants.
Shancheng University Meishi Film School is the second film school in China after Beijing Film Academy. Shancheng University cooperated with Hong Kong Meishi Electric Power Group to create the School of Film and Television Arts. The famous Zhang Guoli serves as the dean and has a strong teaching staff.
There is a treasure house, so Shao Shuaijun must make good use of it.
There are only three people in the drama team. The drama director Jiang Zhigang, a part-time assistant to the director, is a lecturer in drama at Meishi Academy. The drama directors Ma Ning and Wu Zhiqiang are his students.
The photography team is also under the coordination of Shao Shuaijun. The photographer is Shi Sheng, the assistant photographer is Ge Wanhan, the stills and documentary artist is Zhang Teng, and the photography assistant is Ma Meng. The lighting engineer is Wang Chunzhi, and lighting assistants Chen Yonghao, Zhu Jianzhong, and Zhu Yanlin
, Dong Xilai.
In the recording team, the recording engineer is Wang Yanwei, and the recording assistants are Gao Guodong, Xu Yuan, and Qi Jun.
Most of these people are invited from the Academy of Fine Arts, and some are recruited from local theater troupes. Their salaries are not high, but their skills are very good. There are also some fighting scenes in the movie. We have contacted the local Haoxiang Film and Television Stunt School and its principal Yang Haoxiang.
, who was a famous martial arts actor back then, led a group of students to be responsible for martial arts design. At the same time, Zhao Cheng also flew to Hong Kong, preparing to contact Luo Lixian and his Raptors stunt team.
Luo Lixian is famous in the stunt world. He became a black belt champion in Taekwondo at the age of 18. He has served as the stunt instructor or director in blockbuster films such as "Dragon" and "Plan B", and he has collaborated most with brother Cheng Long's family class.
Zhao Chengfei came back a few days later. Luo Lixian did not agree to come, but several leaders of the Raptors stunt team came. At the same time, there was also a big-name star-Lian Weijian.
Lian Weijian is an artist under ATV, and his reputation is not weak. However, in recent years, ATV has reduced production. Lian Weijian has not filmed a TV series for more than a year, and he only played a few insignificant supporting roles on the big screen. Originally, he
It will be 2005 before he moves to the mainland and joins "Crazy Stone".
Shao Shuaijun mentioned it and asked Zhao Cheng to ask if Lian Weijian was willing to come to the mainland. Unexpectedly, Lian Weijian agreed immediately. Shao Shuaijun was very happy. After all, the thief Mike played by Lian Weijian in the original version was very interesting.
, especially the phrase "it hurts your lungs", also set off a wave of popularity.
It couldn't be better to have Lien Waijian join us.