Sitting in this not luxurious office, Zhou Xingchi felt uncomfortable all over. It wasn't that he was scolded by Feng Yifeng, or that Feng Yifeng did any ideological work with him. Feng Yifeng asked him a few questions after he came in: "
Do you really not like being a children's program host? Do you think you are better at acting than Wai Tsai? You don't even bother to try a job that he has no complaints about?"
Asking himself about his acting skills, Stephen Chow feels that he is indeed not as good as Tony Leung. Although Tony Leung is relatively withdrawn and melancholic, his goals are extremely clear and pure. He acts for the sake of acting. But Stephen Chow is different.
He has many things to think about and take care of, and it is impossible to put all his thoughts on the training of acting skills.[]
In terms of acting skills, many things were figured out by Stephen Chow himself. Maybe in his own eyes, these are a way to interpret himself. But in the eyes of the director and producer of the crew, as well as the eyes of other actors, Stephen Chow
The so-called interpretation techniques are simply deviant and not worth mentioning. The only thing that brings to the crew is a hatred of work and a waste of company resources, which makes the director very upset about the weird behaviors of this newcomer from the art training class.
It was also because of the many scoldings and complaints from the director and producer that the company felt that Stephen Chow was not suitable for acting, so they transferred him from the drama group and sent him to the variety show group for children's programs, out of sight but out of mind.
Looking at Zhou Xingchi who was sitting very nervous, Feng Yifeng sighed. It wasn't that he didn't want to give Zhou Xingchi a chance, but he still knew very clearly that without the training of the past few years, it would be impossible for Stephen Chow to achieve his brilliant achievements in the future.
.Of course, Feng
Yifeng can use the power in his hands to support him, but this is undoubtedly counterproductive and harms Stephen Chow. Nothing can be achieved overnight, especially acting. Without practice, performing in front of the camera will last forever.
It will only be yourself.
"I know you don't want to, but I want to tell you, you can't do many things just by yourself." Feng Yifeng clapped the folder in his hand, threw it in front of Stephen Chow and said, "You might still want to do it."
Don’t you know? This file belongs to you. It is filled with everything that happened during your time in the art training class, as well as your performance when you were playing a small role in many crews.
Now, I have complained to the director and producer about you. I have not sent these to the above, because I know you and know that you have your own ideas and persistence in acting, coupled with your stubborn character and abundant desire to perform, it is not up to your standards.
The spirit of never giving up. I like people like you, so I decided to suppress the matter as if I didn't see anything."
Stephen Chow picked up the folder and looked at it, and cold sweat broke out on his face. Because it contained many criticisms of him from directors and directors, such as what was a waste of company resources, what was not good at filming, what was not a tacit understanding with the crew, and what was more
What's more, he has no acting skills at all, and he doesn't know how the art training class will graduate him. There are many ways, and all of them can directly cause the company to terminate his contract.
"Don't blame the directors and producers who are talking about you. You have to know that filming is not done because of your existence. The dramas produced by the company must be watched by the audience. Think about it, the audience is facing the TV,
What do you want to see? It’s definitely not to see you still struggling to survive after being shot, and I won’t notice.
There are so many rich expressions on the face of a supporting actor, and it’s not like watching a supporting actor steal the protagonist’s role in front of the camera. So you basically violate the purpose of being an actor in the first place, and you can’t blame the directors and producers.
I don’t want to use you anymore.” Looking at Zhou Xingchi who remained silent, Feng Yifeng decided to beat him.
Speaking of this, Stephen Chow disagreed. He forgot where he was, stood up and argued loudly with Feng Yifeng: "That's not the case. What I learned in the art training class was how to express my talents.
But the requirements of the director are completely illogical. How can anyone who is shot die without making a sound? How can anyone in the face of danger actually stretch out his palm?
You didn't even mean to block, but you were beaten to death with just one palm? This is completely inconsistent with a person's normal physiology and psychological logic. I just wanted to remind the director, but not only did they not accept my opinion, they also scolded me
'Hurry up and film, don't talk so much!'. Can't you accept even a few opinions? Does the company's director have to be right?"
He waved his hand to ask Stephen Chow to calm down, but he was still too young and energetic! "I didn't say which directors are definitely right, but can you guarantee that your own approach will be right and the audience will like it?
"Raising his hand to stop Stephen Chow's argument, Feng Yifeng continued: "You are a newcomer. The producers and directors are all people who have been in this industry for a long time. They know very well what the audience likes and likes to watch.
What? Don’t argue with me. Their qualifications and experience are the best proof. The company invites them back to film in order to make a TV series that the audience likes. Your only task in the series is to follow the director’s instructions.
According to the requirements of the producer, it is enough to shoot scenes that the audience likes. As for which of your scenes, the company will never allow it to appear in front of the camera before it is approved by the audience."
The words are a bit harsh, but this is a necessary process. If Stephen Chow had not clearly understood his shortcomings now, he would never be able to improve himself and would still be immersed in the so-called innovative interpretations he created.
"Perhaps one day your method of interpretation will be successful and even popular, but that is in the future. When you have accumulated enough qualifications, when will you be able to be the leading actor or even the director of a movie?
It’s time to realize your own dreams.”
Stephen Chow seems unwilling to give up, because now that he has given up, it proves that everything he has done before is wrong. "Doesn't the company have no innovative spirit and cannot accept new things? How can the company go forward if it is so stubborn and conservative?
How to reform and develop if we can bring forth the new from the old? Brother Feng, I respect you and know that you understand the truth. But you should also know that in the past
The broadcast channel is called "Wutai Mountain", but if you look at the current broadcast channel, what is left? Because there is no innovation, the audience can no longer accept the old things, so whether it is the bankrupt "Jiayi TV",
Asia Television, which is still in financial difficulties, has such consequences because of its outdated filming techniques and lack of progress."
"You are right, the filming techniques of TV dramas should be innovative. You are indeed right on this point." Feng Yifeng approved Stephen Chow's words, which made Stephen Chow feel that he had really found his soulmate, but Feng Yifeng's next words made him feel
Stephen Chow was frustrated again. “But it’s definitely not your way that can change everything. I don’t know if you have watched New Art City’s [Best Partner] and [The Best].
The best partner shows off his magical powers], there is also the [New Shushan Swordsman] that just premiered, and [The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Iron-Blooded Heart] that you just participated in, all using brand-new shooting techniques and shooting effects.
So do you think the audience will like it? How long will it take for you to have the skills to shoot films with the same effect or even surpass them?"
Stephen Chow smiled bitterly, not to mention now, give him a few more years, he will not have the confidence to make better dramas and movies than what Feng Yifeng said.
Feng Yifeng stood up, walked to the somewhat depressed Stephen Chow, pressed his shoulders with both hands and encouraged him: "I know you are never willing to just be a children's program host. You have always had a dream for your acting career.
, this is correct. But have you ever thought about it, these all need to be passed
It can only be achieved through long-term accumulation. Studying classic films, studying theories intensively, studying acting skills, and even trying to write scripts are what you should try to do now. Go to the '430 Shuttle' to practice hard, and have a good time with Wei Zai
Cooperate and discuss with him how to figure out the character."
"You must clearly remember that the vast majority of viewers do not have high knowledge and knowledge about movies and will not study the plot structure and connotation of the movie. In the eyes of the movie viewers, their requirements are actually very simple, as long as the movie can
Bringing them joy, as long as it brings them a good time for recreation, is enough. I don’t know whether you will take the route of literary films or commercial films in the future, but one thing you have to remember is that the purpose of filmmakers is to serve the audience
Public service. Don’t put yourself on the moral high ground and accuse anyone and any film at will. It will only make you spurned by others and hide aside, saying that you are a loner. Because as long as there are people watching this film, it will have its own meaning.
The value of existence. Just like in this society, everyone has a role and is a member of this social group. Don’t look down on anyone because you think you are an elite. Because without the existence of these people at the bottom, how can you bring out your excellence?
?”
"Serve the audience?" Stephen Chow murmured this sentence. Indeed, whether it is making movies, TV shows or singing by singers, the only object to be served is the audience. It is the audience who sits in front of the TV and watches the TV series, and it is the audience who buys the TV series.
When you enter a theater, the audience also buys records and concert tickets. Without the support of the audience, even if you are a genius, your death will still be ugly.
Since the audience supports the artist, shouldn't the artist give the best feedback to the audience? Stephen Chow felt that his previous ideas were too narrow, and he only thought about how to change himself and how to pursue the acting career he longed for.
, but he forgot, there is no audience, even if you can fly, so what? Can you really wear your underwear inside out and become Superman in the sky?
"Yes, it is to serve the audience. Only when you are recognized by the audience can you be considered successful. Only when the audience recognizes you can your innovation and reform be realized. Being unique will always be unconventional and will not bring you any benefits.
What are your benefits? Some people may find it new and be interested in it, but as long as this interest fades and dissipates, it can only lead to a dead end. Only down-to-earth,
By accumulating step by step, your performance will become more proficient and smooth." Feng Yifeng once again gave Stephen Chow a shot in the arm, "Don't worry, I won't stop you from filming just because you are in '430 Shuttle'. I will
I will look for opportunities to arrange for you to continue to guest star in dramas and movies. As long as you let me see the results, I will transfer you back to the drama team. It all depends on your final performance!"
"Do I really have a chance to make a movie?" Zhou Xingchi was inexplicably surprised. Only now did he remember that Feng Yifeng was from Taiwan's "Tianchen Entertainment", Hong Kong's "Siyuan Film Company" and "Tsui Hark Film Studio"
The big boss? As long as he says a word, there is nothing he can't do? Stephen Chow almost patted his chest and promised: "Brother Feng, don't worry, I will do a good job and I will not let you down."
"I look forward to that day coming."
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