"This scene must be completed in one go..." Xiao Ran took out the camera position diagram that he had designed long ago and handed it to Huang Yongheng. Because this scene is of great importance, Huang Yongheng will personally take the shot.
Huang Yongheng took a look at the picture, closed his eyes to think about it, and immediately nodded in agreement with Xiao Ran's design: "This is the best way, the camera should have a solid feeling when moving it!"
For this scene, Xiao Ran designed everything and handed it over to the assistant director to control, while he walked into the performance area. As the sound started, Xiao Ran's eyes were filled with anger and he handed the disk to Fa Ge. Fa Ge
He was stunned for a moment, inserted the disk into the computer, and after reading the data, his expression changed immediately.
The assistant director shouted a call, and the scene was over. The last scene in the United States was quickly filmed. This scene involved a considerable number of extras, two helicopters, and several searchlights.
Xiao Ran has always been thinking about how to deal with such big scenes. Hong Kong films always have an indescribable timidity when it comes to big scenes and big productions. Even the films that most look like Hollywood big-budgets only have charm.
In terms of scenes and other aspects, perhaps only "Deep Bomb" can be compared with it.
His initial idea was to express the sense of opposition with clearly defined shots, but he quickly rejected it because it would lack a three-dimensional sense. After thinking deeply, Xiao Ran decided to take the risk of using additional shots, using flat shots and panoramic shots, which would be able to
It expresses the artistic conception of this big scene.
A sense of three-dimensionality, layering and oppression, these are Xiao Ran's requirements for the photographer and art director. Looking at this scene, Daisy couldn't help being a little stunned. She felt that this film was at the level of a Hollywood B-level production, at least in
It's there on the scene.
Although Daisy hated the cold-blooded role she played, she still had to show a stern expression in front of the camera. Soon, Xiao Ran stopped in front of hundreds of extras because Daisy's performance was still not strong enough.
Walking up to Daisy who didn't know what was going on, Xiao Ran pondered for a moment. He had been thinking about Daisy's problem. Daisy's performance was originally not a big problem. The key is that it was too orthodox, which means that it would be different for anyone.
If you come to act, it will probably be the same as her performance.
Xiao Ran didn't want such an effect. After summarizing his observations from the past few days, he seriously instructed Daisy: "Daisy, your performance shouldn't be like this. I think you can choose some rebellious performance methods...
"
Daisy shook her head. She didn't understand what Xiao Ran meant by being rebellious. Xiao Ran had a headache. If it were Fa Ge, he would have known what he meant immediately. But why did this foreigner file like that? Fortunately, he immediately thought of it.
Another method: "OK, let me tell you, when you should be smiling, you can try to keep a straight face or a sullen face. And when you should be sullen and serious, you can make your expression lighter.
, but the eyes can be more severe!"
Bang! There was a gunshot, and the sound engineer recorded the artificial sound effect very well. Fa Ge's expression twitched slightly, and then someone stunned him with an electric shock baton. Xiao Ran secretly admired Fa Ge's acting skills, and immediately
Shout: "CUT!"
After the filming of this scene, everyone was exhausted. Even Fa Ge, an old actor who was used to rushing to the scene, couldn't stand it anymore, because Xiao Ran's requirements were too strict, and he often failed. This is no wonder Xiao Ran.
, countless action movies have failed because they were not produced carefully enough, and he definitely does not want to make such mistakes again.
Before leaving, Xiao Ran met with Fang Xiaoqiang. Now this guy is dragging a few assistants around the United States, and he complains when he sees Xiao Ran. However, the good news is that Dell has already acquired 2% of the controlling stake.
On the 15th, Dell is preparing to go public. However, Cisco has only obtained 8%, which is still far from the expected goal.
The film's location shooting in the United States was finally completed. Satisfied, Xiao Ran, the crew, and some American actors arrived at the airport to board the plane, but he saw a familiar woman rushing over dragging her suitcase.
It was Daisy who came to Yu Jiayu and Xiao Ran. She, who was only twenty-two years old, saw everyone staring at her, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed: "I have terminated the contract with my agent, and I plan to go with
If you go to Hong Kong to develop, I still owe you two dramas anyway!"
Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh. This Daisy is quite interesting. Originally, he didn't plan to use Daisy anymore, but now he has the intention to support her again. Apart from Daisy, he didn't gain much from this trip to the United States.
When the staff of the distribution department went to talk to mainstream distribution companies, they found that they were almost unwilling to meet with them. This shows that European and American film companies now despise Chinese-language films.
This is obviously not a problem for Xiao Ran. The investment of 25 million can only be recouped if it is released in Hollywood, or if it is released in Taiwan and Hong Kong, it will be enough to recoup the cost. To put it simply
, that is, one more of it is not more, and one less of it is not too much.
After Wei Dongling saw Xiao Ran, he immediately told him with a happy smile: "Three news, two good and one bad! Which one do you want to listen to?"
"Whatever, I'm almost going crazy." Xiao Ran pushed Wei Dongling away indifferently, grabbed the leather chair and sat down. Directors are really not human beings, especially original ones, which can make people live a lot less.
Year.
Forget about on-site operations, which are just technical tasks, but the structure and organization of the entire film is definitely a headache. Just like writing, you must imagine the changes in the scene and combine it when creating.
Only by organizing the picture can the best effect be achieved. The author only needs to control the words, but the director needs to control everything, which is even more difficult.
The reason why the three films directed by Xiao Ran went smoothly and were not too difficult at first was mainly because he already had such images in his mind. His main task during filming at that time was to reorganize the images in his mind.
However, for the current shooting, he needs to completely rely on himself to construct it. All day long, his mind is thinking about how to shoot the next scene and how to shoot it to get the best effect. Countless comparisons make him go crazy.
Now he admires those high-production and high-quality directors more than anyone else, because he thinks that it is difficult for him to direct more than three films in a year.
"The good news is that we have controlled 31% of Leo Company. Another good news is that three of the company's films have been shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival!" Wei Dongling did not feel tired like Xiao Ran at all, but completely ignored it.
He spoke eloquently about the mood of our client.
Shortlisted for Cannes? This is indeed good news! Xiao Ran couldn't wait to laugh. The reason why he gave up the Berlin Film Festival in February is because the Berlin Film Festival itself is very political. The more politically related the film, the more likely it will be
Get hope.
Xiao Ran, who was so energetic that he could compete with famous emperors in history, almost jumped up and asked: "Which three films are they? What unit competition are you participating in?"
"Wang Jiawei's "Carmen in Mongkok" was shortlisted for Directors' Fortnight, and a short film by a new director of the company was shortlisted for the short film section." Wei Dong smiled strangely and glanced at Xiao Ran with a leisurely expression: "You don't want to know whether yours has been shortlisted.
?”
Xiao Ran chuckled. How could he not desire such a thing? However, he has always been patient. Since Wei Dongling wanted to whet his appetite, he might not be able to bear it. Wei Dongling gave Xiao Ran a helpless look. He was really impressed by Xiao Ran.
Patience: "Your "Dark Flower" will officially participate in the competition for the Palme d'Or, congratulations!"
Hearing the good news, Xiao Ran closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. Cannes is the largest film festival in the world, and being able to participate in the official competition is already a guarantee of strength. Thinking of this, he laughed loudly: "Don't congratulate me.
,Congratulations to us!”
Wei Dongling was startled and immediately understood what Xiao Ran meant. This was an excellent opportunity. Every Cannes film that could officially participate in the competition would be bought back by film studios from all over the world. This was a chance to make the company famous.
Good opportunity to head.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help laughing. He used to think that Xiao Ran was competing to prove himself or win honors. But now, he thought he understood what Xiao Ran meant.
Just as I said this, Liang Jiabao came. This guy had such a funny look on his face. As soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to say: "Brother Ran, your company has three works shortlisted for Cannes. Don't do it again this time."
Pushed back."
Xiao Ran nodded his head slightly. He just needed the media to help him promote and strengthen the brand effect of Phantom Company. Sometimes he really admired Liang Jiabao's ability to capture news. It was because Liang Jiabao was chasing him so hard for this news that he ended up
Because of his detailed reports time and time again, Liang Jiabao has become the most famous journalist in Hong Kong.
I just don't know what else Liang Jiabao wants to dig out of himself, Xiao Ran thought. Liang Jiabao started to ask questions: "Brother Ran, your company has three works that can participate in the formal competition and unit competition, so you will
Don’t you feel very happy?”
"Of course I'm happy!" Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh. He was joking. Hong Kong films have always been about business first. In terms of winning international awards, it would be really difficult if Wang Jiawei hadn't come out. Now his company suddenly has three companies.
The film appeared in Cannes. Not to mention he was happy, but the whole Hong Kong was surprised by it.
"However, I think this is a normal situation!" Xiao Ran shrugged and said to Liang Jiabao, who looked surprised: "Phantom Company promotes many new people every year, and Wang Jiawei, who was no one in the past, has also been promoted.
Well, the Chinese people are full of talents, but the key is whether we have a complete mechanism to discover talents."
"You mean...Phantom Company already has such a promotion system?" Liang Jiabao was shocked. Others may not know it, but he knew that the film industry is about relationships, not just ability.
Not many companies dare to take a large risk in promoting newcomers, because promotion means a huge risk of failure, let alone a system for promoting newcomers. And this is the reason why there are only so many filmmakers in Hong Kong films. It’s not that they don’t have
Outstanding talents are often forgotten.
The most typical one is Lan Naicai, the special effects master. He is not very suitable as a director. After experiencing several failures, no one noticed his specialization in special effects, which directly led to the failure of such a master.
This is how I left the film industry.
Wei Dongling smiled. Only now did he realize how far-sighted Xiao Ran was. Of course, this was a bit exaggerated, but he could be sure that Xiao Ran really spared no effort in giving opportunities to newcomers. Just like this year,
Xiao Ran plans to use up to 100 million to lose money to the newcomer. Who in Hong Kong has such courage?
This cannot but mention the Phantom's system for supporting newcomers. Although it is far from perfect, there is at least a small department in the production department specifically designed to support newcomers. Each newcomer who can enter the Phantom has three times
The opportunity is either good at the box office or high in artistic value. If neither is achieved and the filming opportunity is used three times, the company will terminate the contract with the person.
Under Wei Dongling's introduction, Liang Jiabao quickly learned about the Phantom Company's series of systems for supporting newcomers. When he heard the number 100 million, he immediately fainted. Even the assistant who was taking the photo shook his hands and almost almost
I didn't break the camera.
When Liang Jiabao found out that the targets supported by Phantom Company were not only local filmmakers, but also filmmakers from all over the world, he immediately noticed a hint of conspiracy, perhaps rather ambition! He repeated this in his mind, but felt that it was completely
It's natural, as if it would be strange if Xiao Ran didn't do that.
However, when Liang Jiabao cast his eyes on Xiao Ran who was drinking water at the side, he couldn't help but remember that Xiao Ran was just over twenty-five years old, and was shocked for a moment. Looking at Xiao Ran again, he couldn't tell the difference.
He looked about ten years old, and the look of his mustache and the wisdom in his eyes had completely covered up the youthfulness on Xiao Ran's face.
The next day, every newspaper in Hong Kong that had an entertainment section published the news that three films from Phantom Company would compete in Cannes. Liang Jiabao's interview with Xiao Ran undoubtedly went ahead of others. The result was that the Wen Wei Po of that day directly
Sold out.
While Fang Ruohai was angry that Xiao Ran had achieved another great result, Debao was already showing some signs of retreating. Debao was definitely one of the best in the production of art films in Hong Kong, but Debao's best skills were now being neglected.
The Phantom was defeated, which made Pan Di Sheng not afraid.
I can’t say that all Hong Kong citizens are paying close attention to this news, but it is definitely the most popular news in a short period of time. Columnists from major newspapers such as Ming Pao and professional film critics have successively made some comments on this single incident. Anyway,
It’s just the progress of some Hong Kong films and so on.
Xiao Ran could only sneer at this. The current Hong Kong film industry is like the mainland films twenty years later, always looking forward to being recognized by others. However, Hong Kong people are not so fanatical and nervous, because they are very popular in the film industry.
To a large extent, I am proud of Hong Kong films, and winning awards is just the icing on the cake.
On May 9th, Xiao Ran and the others set off for Cannes, France...
*****
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