020 Filming
"Kung fu movies?" Chen Hui was stunned for a moment, and asked rhetorically, he couldn't accept such a novel concept for a while.
Due to the fault line in the history and culture of China, the concept of martial arts is not so popular. And an action movie dedicated to a certain kind of kung fu theme is even more unheard of.
However, Luo Chen, who is a crossing brother, is very aware of the value of this kind of film.
For example, "Drunken Fist" starring Jackie Chan in the seventies and eighties of the last century was once a smash hit, and several sequels appeared in a row.
In that era when computer special effects and production techniques were not so widespread, martial arts movie stars relied on real kung fu, real knives and guns, and fists to the flesh to interpret what is called blood and pride.
Since then, countless films with the theme of martial arts and kung fu have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, becoming a strong stroke in the history of film and television.
Isn't it similar today?
With a budget of only 5 million and the use of computer stunts to minimize, then in addition to the perfect plot and superb acting skills, a hearty martial arts drama is the best choice.
There was silence in the studio for a moment.
Everyone knows Luo Chen and doesn't, but they all know his identity - Wu Ti.
For the first time in this year, a martial artist also knows how to make movies?
"Mr. Luo, do you still know about movies?" Chen Hui thought for a while, and couldn't help but ask the same question, "Forgive me for being lonely and unheard, this is the first time I've heard of kung fu movies." Is the whole movie all about fighting? That's too monotonous, isn't it?"
Luo Chen smiled and considered the words, "I naturally don't know how to make movies, but I suddenly had such an idea." ”
"At the moment, we don't have enough money, and if we do it as is customary, it will be a bit stretched. ”
"But if you put the story in a specific group, such as warriors, and use their grievances and hatreds as the theme, things are much more flattering. After all, since the birth of mankind, life and death have been the most blood-pumping things. ”
Chen Hui's eyes lit up, as if he had grasped the key point, he knocked his hands and groaned for a while, and suddenly became excited, staring at Luo Chen, "Good idea, why didn't anyone think of it before!"
"Mobilize the audience's emotions through a simple and gripping plot, and then release it from the hearty fighting......"
"This seems to be a brand new category, which can not only drive personal grievances and hatreds, but also integrate into the world of family and country!
Everyone in the studio was excited all at once, communicating with each other, and the sparks of ideas were constantly colliding.
Luo Chen couldn't help nodding secretly, worthy of being a professional, and quickly figured out the general context of kung fu movies. But after all, the cultural environment is different, and I just don't know if I can shoot classic works comparable to my previous life.
The people who can stay are people who have a moral bottom line and really love the art of film, and although many people are not as happy as they want, it does not hinder their enthusiasm.
After brainstorming, Chen Hui seems to have returned to the good times of communicating with his high-spirited classmates in college, and the purity and enterprising are touching.
Soon, the script was set.
It's just that the main story needs to choose between Luo Chen and Chen Hui.
As an academic, Chen Hui advocates the story of heroes saving beauty, and the words are full of romance and passion.
Luo Chen prefers the story of the bastard boy in his previous life who only knew how to cause trouble, experienced setbacks and tribulations, and grew step by step into a little person who cherished his family and country.
The crowd was also caught up in the controversy.
However, after Luo Chen performed the "Drunken Eight Immortals" on the spot, everyone closed their mouths.
All members support Luochen's proposal!
Even when a few little girls looked at Luo Chen again, a faint green light appeared in their eyes.
Several male actors kept getting close, trying to learn a few hands.
The culprit is naturally Luo Chen's drunken fist, which is too chic and freehand, really like a drunk fairy.
Watching several powerful actors compete for the position of the protagonist, Chen Hui suddenly felt like he was dreaming.
The crew had just experienced the fatal blow of withdrawing and breaking the contract, but they recovered so quickly and showed the truly admirable side of the filmmaker.
All the credit comes from a small martial arts, it's unbelievable!
Seeing that a few people were almost fighting for their heads, Luo Chen couldn't help but pour a basin of cold water on it, "Everyone is very optimistic about this new drama that has been reborn from the ashes, which is very gratifying." However, there are a few things I want to make clear!"
"As the name suggests, kung fu movies are meant to show real kung fu! The use of special effects and stand-ins as little as possible means that many dangerous actions need to be done by the actors. ”
Director Chen needs to buy a personal accident insurance for the leading actor and several supporting roles with the only funds he has, because you are very likely to be injured or even disabled during filming!"
In order to pursue the best effect, Luo Chen deliberately raised the requirements a lot, and the danger was slightly exaggerated.
"No...... Wouldn't it? You can still get disabled after filming?"
"Mr. Luo, with your hands just now, we ordinary people can't do it!"
"Is it really that dangerous?"
Several people finally calmed down, and their eyes stared at Luo Chen, hoping that what he said was not true.
However, Luo Chen nodded firmly, "So, for better visuals, I won't substitute anyone!"
"However, when I have time, I will teach you some practical and beautiful fighting techniques.
"The intensity of exercise will be very high, and the time to study is also very tight, you must be mentally prepared!"
Several people swallowed, eager and afraid, but still no one chose to quit.
In desperation, Chen Hui could only let them train with Luo Chen first, and decide who would be the leading actor based on their performance. But in the end, he tentatively asked Luo Chen, "Why don't you be the starring actor yourself?"
Luo Chen knew his pounds very well, and couldn't help but shake his head, "It's better to act! I haven't had that talent since I was a child, and I feel embarrassed just thinking about scratching my head and posing in front of people...... Can't do it!"
The few people who eavesdropped on it breathed a sigh of relief, and when they looked at Luo Chen, their smiles couldn't help but brighten a little more.
There are less than two months left before the National Day, and the schedule is extremely urgent, since everyone chose to stay, they all felt that this drama was worth paying for, and they all played with their lives.
The preparation for start-up did not stop for a moment, and it was carried out in a tense and orderly manner.
After a short period of training and observation, the choice of the leading actor was finally decided.
Xie Jun is a group performer, not handsome, but not annoying, very pleasing to the eye, the boy next door.
It's not too young, about twenty-seven years old.
worked hard in the film and television industry for a long time, did a group performance at the age of eighteen, and did not win the recognition of many directors until the age of twenty-five because of his willingness to endure hardships and work hard, and became a second- or third-tier star.
filmed a few dramas, the results were tepid, and seeing that the golden years of the actor were almost over, he was still persevering.