Chapter 55: Life in the Market!
Li Mu originally planned to stay for three or four days and then go back to school, but soon he found that he couldn't leave!
Originally, he had no intention of filming the "Old Boy" micro-movie, at least not for the time being, and it was only after Liang Hongfei took the initiative to come to the door that he started to think.
It's not just novels that are eligible to adapt IP, in fact, there are many film and television dramas in the Chinese film and television industry that are adapted from songs or rub off on the popularity of songs, such as "Drifting across the ocean to see you", "It turns out that you are also here" and so on.
Of course, the reason why he chose to invest in Liang Hongfei is mainly because of his script.
When it comes to writing novels, Li Mu is okay, but the script is actually a layman, if the ten-page script he adapted is submitted to the film and television company, people will directly reject it without taking a look!
Because the script and the novel are completely two ways, to put it bluntly, the novel tends to be freehand, and many environmental descriptions, character action descriptions, and psychological descriptions can be brushed aside.
But the script is not good, it is a medium to present the picture, the environment, characters, dialogue, psychology must all be explained clearly, and even detailed to the point that there is a table in a scene, whether the table is rectangular or round or rectangular, so that it can be extended to the respective positions of the characters.
Generally speaking, the thickness of a script is equal to the length of a movie, basically one minute is equal to one page.
Liang Hongfei moved Li Mu through the 120-page script, although in terms of plot, the script can only be regarded as qualified, but in terms of the visual impact it creates and its professionalism, it instantly made Li Mu make a decision.
Liang Hongfei also lived up to expectations, this product has been trained in art since he was a child, and his directing skills are quite solid, far from being comparable to some directors who have become monks halfway.
Of course, through the contact in the past few days, Liang Hongfei's problem is also quite obvious, this product is too literate, the original flat and direct shot, he wants to use a long lens, and it is a montage, but the final shot deviates from the theme of the movie.
Shi Ran said that he was a producer, but he was just a layman, and it was more than enough for her to take care of the accounts, and it would be dark for her to look at the camera.
So in order to hold Liang Hongfei, a wild horse that was about to get off the leash, Li Mu had to stay.
After receiving a call from Li Mu, Professor Ding was angry: "Get out, you have to ask for leave to tell the head teacher yourself, the old man can't afford to lose this person!"
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Don't, Professor Ding, I'm really not playing, I'm really practicing in society, yes, being an intern producer in a crew!"
As soon as he heard about the crew, Professor Ding became interested: "The crew, what are you filming?"
"A youth movie, Professor Ding, I don't want to implement your guiding spirit, watch more, learn more, practice more, don't you know, this position is in demand, I finally took it down, what a pity to go back at this time!"
The tone is called a sincerity, and Li Mu almost believed it!
Sure enough, Professor Ding was interested: "That's right, you can write a report when the time comes, remember to summarize it in detail, and make a report in my open class when the time comes!"
Li Mu was stupid when he heard the busy sound on the phone, this old fox is too cunning, right?
"Ahem, Sister Ran, what, please take care of the entire production process, no matter how big or small, help me make a report from the start of filming to publicity, and hand it over to me when the time comes. ”
Shi Ran's face was at a loss, shouldn't the report be written urgently? What the hell is everything?
It turns out that being the boss is still a bit beneficial, Li Mu dodged away with his hands behind his back!
Overall, the filming process was quite smooth, the plot of "Old Boy" was not complicated, Liang Hongfei and his classmates also had experience in the crew, whether it was acting or doing chores, they were all good hands, all they lacked was opportunities.
With the opportunity, the passion of these people made Li Mu, the boss, ashamed, and he could only buy them some food to treat them regularly.
At this time, Li Mu will show a capitalist smile, and then sigh in his heart, it is still easy to use as a student baby!
Of course, Liang Hongfei's attitude towards him has also undergone earth-shaking changes, and at first he had a good impression of Li Mu, the "rich second generation".
When he first came into contact, Liang Hongfei was even a little surprised, this "rich second generation" actually has some insight into movies, and sometimes the opinions he puts forward are not small to help the crew.
But as he later developed his own shooting techniques, the conflicts between Li Mu and him became more and more frequent.
At first, Liang Hongfei felt that Li Mu was blaspheming film art, but when he calmed down and watched the film from the beginning, he found that the relatively simple shooting technique seemed to be more suitable for the overall style of the film.
This once made Liang Hongfei a little uncomfortable, how do you feel that he has received so many years of artistic influence, and he is not as good as a layman?
Fortunately, Li Mu is not without mistakes, and occasionally says some layman's words, so that Liang Hongfei will be angry when he seizes the opportunity to be sarcastic.
In this way, after half a month of running-in, the entire crew slowly formed a tacit understanding.
In terms of production, Shi Ran is in charge, which is equivalent to the big housekeeper of the entire crew, and in terms of shooting, Liang Hongfei is practical, and Li Mu is the last check, and soon the second half of the filming will be completed, and the male number one and the male number two will be established.
From a technical level, it is not difficult to turn a young man into about 30 years old through makeup, and Xiao Yi, who plays the second male lead, is basically seamless.
But Chen Xuan is not good, whether it is his form, body language, or lines, he exudes a youthful liveliness.
"Click, stop for a moment, let's get here first today!" After Chen Xuan NG ten times, Liang Hongfei had to stop.
This scene is Xiao Dabao after officiating at the wedding, his face was beaten into a pig's head, he was driving and making a phone call, and at the same time he had to smile and say to the customer: "Brother, I'm fine, it's really fine, the old man is fine..........."
The helplessness of being oppressed by life and being powerless and having to face it with a smile can instantly resonate with the audience.
But Chen Xuan never found a feeling, because he didn't have this experience, his family environment was good since he was a child, he went to the entertainment company with Li Mu at the age of sixteen, although life was a little harder, life was still guaranteed, and later the debut of the creation camp was even smoother, and naturally he couldn't experience the sadness of that kind of little person.
Food stalls.
Li Mu took away the script in Chen Xuan's hand: "It's all cold, I haven't seen you work so hard when I was studying before!"
Chen Xuan sighed helplessly: "If I knew that I was going to act one day, what kind of trainee would I have chosen at the beginning?
"What's the matter? Depressed, want to play well?"
Chen Xuan glanced at this gloating guy: "Nonsense, so many people in the crew are waiting, change you, aren't you in a hurry?"
"It's useless to be anxious! Eat first, when you're full, let's talk about it!"
Saying this, Chen Xuan really felt a little hungry, and he ate nonsense.
Suddenly, I heard Li Mu ask, "How do you feel?"
"Hiccup~~~ What a meow's happiness!"
"Happiness is right!" After Li Mu finished speaking, he patted Chen Xuan's shoulder, pointed to the fat boss who was sweating profusely and was grilling skewers and said, "What do you think he feels like now?"
Chen Xuan subconsciously looked at the fat boss, a customer over there was urging skewers, and a new customer was ordering, the fat boss looked embarrassed in a hurry.
"You should be depressed, right?"
"No! He feels the same way you do now!"
"How is that possible?" Chen Xuan scoffed.
Li Mu said with a straight face: "Don't underestimate such a barbecue stall, at least a thousand yuan of profit in one night, although he is hot and busy, every penny is rewarded, this is happiness for him!"
Chen Xuan looked at Li Mu and suddenly had an epiphany: "You mean to say that Xiao Dabao's mood is the same, although he was beaten, and he had to apologize in a low voice with a smiley face, but he was actually happy to be able to get the customer's forgiveness and keep his job?"
Li Mu showed a relieved smile like an old father, fortunately, his understanding is not bad, and he is also ashamed, the actor industry is not afraid of no talent, but he is afraid that he does not know shame, and he is still smug when he acts like a piece of Xiang, then it is really hopeless.