Chapter 18: The Human Heart

The more important the meeting, the smaller the number of participants. The larger the number of participants, the less important it is. This principle is common all over the world, and it is still common across one world.

Don't look at what Zhu Ziqing said very solemnly, in fact, it was too long, and he didn't expect to discuss anything at all.

As it is, no one talks about anything substantive. Everyone's topic is turned over and over again, and it is all the novelty that they encountered during filming.

Zhu Ziqing was also very curious to participate. He only stayed on the set for a few days, so he didn't know much about the actual situation of filming. Sounds interesting now, too.

Seeing that he was interested, the speaker worked harder. What should have been a serious meeting turned into a small talk.

But fortunately, no one who can sit in this room is stupid. They also knew that Zhu Ziqing must have something to tell the director when he came to the crew, and after chatting for a while, they got up and left one after another. There are only a few talkers left in the crew.

"Alright, now it's just a few of us. Let's get down to business. Zhu Ziqing slapped his face and focused everyone's attention on himself:

"Several directors are all here, so let's talk about the actual shooting situation first. Is there anything that needs to be refilmed? Is there any change in the plot that is out of the script? Any additional opinions on this drama can also be said. ”

In addition to Zhu Ziqing and Chen Guoli, there were also four directors of the sub-crew. As mentioned earlier, TV series can have a lot of directors.

Because of the long length of the TV series, only one director is not very efficient in shooting. So they will divide the script into several parts, and the same crew will also be divided into several sub-crews.

Each sub-crew is responsible for a plot shooting. The director, producer or executive director is then responsible for coordinating the gatekeeping.

"Soldier Assault" is divided into five sub-crews, and Chen Guoli is responsible for filming the main plot. The other four directors are each responsible for a portion of the content.

In the past and present life, Chinese directors have a problem, they modify the plot at will according to their own minds. As for the script, that thing only serves one purpose. Get money from investors. When the money was in hand, the script was thrown into the trash.

Zhu Ziqing is the original author, script editor-in-chief, crew director, and largest investor of "Soldier Assault...... Naturally, no one dared to throw away his script. But it is inevitable that there will be individual directors who are inspired to deviate from the script.

"I ......" Everyone looked at each other, but they didn't dare to speak.

Filming beyond the script, it's too normal for them. Although I didn't dare to completely abandon the script when filming "Soldier Assault", I would revise it more or less.

When I revised it, I felt that I was very remarkable, but now I heard Zhu Ziqing's questioning. Only then did he realize that he had actually revised the script provided by the young man. Will he make trouble for everyone? The hearts of several directors suddenly tugged.

"Don't be afraid, it's normal to go beyond it, as long as the theme style remains the same, it won't affect the overall situation. What I mean by this question is that if you are out of the script, say it in advance.

Let's first find out the excess and review it. It's best if it's over, and if it doesn't, you can take advantage of the fact that the main actors are making up the shoot now. Zhu Ziqing knew what everyone was worried about, and had to emphasize it again.

After repeated reassurances, one person hesitantly raised his hand: "I have seven places that are out of the script." ”

Afraid that Zhu Ziqing would be angry, this person hurriedly explained: "But then I re-filmed these plots according to the script." If the excess part is not suitable, you can also ......"

"What?" before the man could finish. Before Zhu Ziqing could express his opinion, Chen Guoli was furious: "Lao Gan, you are also an old director who has filmed more than a dozen films, why do you still make such a mistake?"

Chen Guoli's sudden anger made Zhu Ziqing stunned. This is so good, what kind of anger are you making: "Director Chen, dissipate the gas, dissipate the gas." I think this director is doing a good job. Although it is beyond the script, isn't it remade according to the original script? Why are you so angry?"

"Mr. Zhu, you don't understand. I'm not angry because he's off script. Anyone who has filmed knows that it's too normal to go beyond the script. I was angry because he did it again according to the original script. Chen Guoli said angrily.

"It's good to do that, prepare with both hands. Risks can be minimized. Zhu Ziqing still couldn't figure out what he meant.

"Mr. Zhu has never made a film, so he doesn't understand. Video tapes cost money, labor, venue rental, and other miscellaneous expenses add up, a shot is tens of thousands of yuan. He still has seven repeated recordings, which wastes hundreds of thousands of dollars on the crew. Chen Guoli patiently explained to Zhu Ziqing:

"All this money is unnecessary. Let investors know that they will definitely not be willing. At that time, there is a possibility of a lawsuit. If this news spreads, who will dare to ask him to make movies in the future. ”

Zhu Ziqing instantly remembered a plot in "The King of Comedy" in his previous life. Stephen Chow's exaggerated performance led to a reshoot of a shot, and Karen Mok sharply calculated for him how much money this shot costed.

Chen Guoli's explanation is exactly the same as the plot in that movie, but the movie uses film, 400 feet 1,500 yuan. Only a five-minute plot can be filmed. The cost of film alone for a lens can cost hundreds of thousands.

Of course, TV series and movies are different. The video tapes used to shoot TV dramas are four or five hundred pieces per box, which can record for about an hour. The cost of this piece is not very large. But he understood what Chen Guoli meant.

While understanding this truth, Zhu Ziqing thought of more. Chen Guoli and the director are acting.

If he had just crossed over, he would definitely think that Chen Guoli was serious and responsible in his work, and he would have sympathy for the director because he was scolded.

But now he thought of more. He has the impression that the scolded director is Gan Liuping, who is Chen Guoli's right-hand man, and the two have worked together to shoot no less than five dramas.

The two have worked together for so long, and it can be said that they have a deep friendship, how can Gan Liuping do such a thing without asking Chen Guoli's opinion in advance. In doing so, he must have obtained Chen Guoli's permission.

On the other hand, it is not the first time that Chen Guoli has served as the chief director, and he must be very clear about this process. It would be stupid for him to know nothing about what was going on in the crew. Even if he didn't know beforehand, he must have known afterwards.

In other words, Chen Guoli knows about Gan Liuping's repeated shooting in seven places. Well, now he pretends not to know. The purpose of reprimanding Gan Liuping is worth figuring out.

Fear that investors will check their accounts and find out about it and attack them is almost non-existent. As an old bird in the director's industry, it's not a problem to fake accounts at all. How can you be afraid of investors auditing their accounts?

Then his purpose in acting this play is about to come out, they didn't shoot according to the script, or there were too many places beyond the script.

Domestic screenwriters are not taken seriously, and the filming of film and television dramas basically does not follow the outline, and the director shoots wherever he thinks. The situation is very serious. This has been true in all past and present lives.

Originally, Zhu Ziqing thought that he was the original author of the novel, the editor-in-chief of the script, the largest investor, and the director of the crew, but Chen Guoli did not dare to do so.

That's why I was relieved to hand over the crew to them, and I didn't come for so long. Now it seems that I was too naΓ―ve.

Thinking about this, Zhu Ziqing was very unhappy in his heart. It seems that these people in the entertainment industry don't take their opinions into account at all.

Chen Guoli was polite to himself on the surface, but in fact, his words were taken as deaf ears. Or that he respects only the investor Zhu Ziqing, not the editor Zhu Ziqing.

He did not expose Chen Guoli's lies on the spot. There's no need for that. As the so-called gentleman takes revenge for ten years, it is not too late. He believes that there will be an opportunity to rectify Chen Guoli in the future, and he is not in a hurry. What's more, it's not a big hate.

Didn't say anything though. But after this episode, Zhu Ziqing suddenly felt happy. Don't want to dwell on this topic.

"Alright, that's the end of the topic. You are veterans, how to shoot more experienced than me. After saying this, Zhu Ziqing, who had been paying attention to the expressions of Chen Guoli and others, found a trace of pride in their eyes. Obviously, they thought that Zhu Ziqing had compromised. But before they could get happy, Zhu Ziqing threw down another sentence:

"But I'm going to tell you. If the end result doesn't satisfy me. I just threw it in the trash and found someone to take it again. ”

Zhu Ziqing stared at Chen Guoli and the others whose faces changed suddenly. Said contemptuously: "You should know my details. With my net worth, let alone shoot once or twice. It's just ten times and a hundred times. ”

After a long while, the stunned Chen Guoli squeezed out a trace of an ugly smile and said, "What Mr. Zhu said, we ......."

"Director Chen doesn't need to explain, I understand what you mean. I respect your authority as a director. Since you guys think it's okay. Then I won't say much. And there are so many people in the crew, it's impossible for me to stay here alone. Zhu Ziqing interrupted him and said:

"Well, you're discussing what needs to be re-shot. If not, just finish. ”

After speaking, he got up and left the conference room directly, leaving Chen Guoli and the others with ugly faces sitting there staring wide-eyed.

Although Zhu Ziqing is not ready to fall out with Chen Guoli directly. But that doesn't mean he's going to put up with it. If he was still the poor boy he used to be, he would definitely have to suffer this anger.

Who is he now? A well-known writer who is unique in the literary world, and his works are sold in dozens of countries. Sitting on a company with a lot of potential like MSI. A wealthy man with a net worth of more than one billion.

Even the two masters, Old Man Tao and Old Man Lin, had to be polite to him. A director who is well-known in the entertainment industry, he really doesn't pay attention to it.

didn't get angry directly, but it was for the sake of Chen Guoli who was polite to him in the past. Otherwise, he would not be able to get off the stage on the spot.

Coming out of the conference room, Zhu Ziqing put this matter in the back of his mind. It's useless to think too much, and everything will be said when the film comes out.

If you meet the requirements, everyone is happy. If you don't meet the requirements, you will be replaced. He didn't scare Chen Guoli with this sentence, but he was really ready to do it.

looked left and right, found Shi Dazhuang's brother's room, and walked in without knocking the door. The two of them are the most familiar to him in the whole crew, and the two of them are the ones he talks about the most. It's going to be idle, so I'm going to find them to pass the time.

After pushing the door in, I found two brothers struggling with a computer. Zhu Ziqing walked in, and they just glanced back, said hello, and continued to struggle.

What are these two doing? Are you secretly watching a romantic action movie? Zhu Ziqing thought about it in his heart, and came to Shi Qingyun, but unexpectedly saw something that he was very familiar with. (To be continued.) )

PS: Finally finished at the last minute and hugged his own festival. It's really unlucky today, I was drunk yesterday and got up in the morning with a headache. At noon, I didn't know how to start diarrhea, and I didn't stop tossing until the evening. Hurry up and code words. Finally caught up. Alas, the thought of having to code tomorrow's chapter overnight makes me want to die.