Chapter 60: The Ultimate Right (Happy Holidays, Everyone)
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The filming was over, John sent the people below to clean up the scene, and then pulled Ke Zihua to chat with him.
Now there are only three people left in the studio: John, Ke Zihua and Jerry, and the others have long heard about Ke Zihua being valued by Jerry, and they all know that it is not easy to disturb at this time, so they all disperse, even the clingy Samuel is far away.
The two of them chatted and laughed, and they didn't care about Jerry who was alone in a daze, and occasionally turned their heads to look at him and smiled, and the atmosphere was very relaxed.
Jerry had actually come back to his senses a long time ago, but he was attracted by the conversation between the two of them, and he listened silently.
I heard John say to Ke Zihua: "Ke, you said let's make this film, originally I wanted to make a drama film that reflected racial issues." ”
"But in that case, I couldn't find investment, so I changed it to an action movie under pressure, but in fact, it was still based on the plot."
"What about when you came? It's completely turned into an action movie again, and it's really interesting to think about it now. ”
Ke Zihua smiled, "Then you can cut off a few movements." ”
Hearing him say this, John smiled even more happily, "Little slippery head, which of these actions do you say I can give up?" Parkour? Jump? Or these drag racing scenes? ”
"I'm reluctant to do it!"
Then, the two burst into laughter.
After laughing, Ke Zihua's face turned grim and said seriously: "Actually, I think it's better like this." ”
John was a little strange, "Oh? Tell me? ”
"You think, the kind of film you want to make at the beginning should have a heavy tone, right?"
John nodded and affirmed, "That's true, but you know, there are so many things like this, so I wondered if I should do something about it?" ”
"I also know that there are not many people who like to watch such a film, I just want to make it, but I can't ignore the box office, this is not my own investment after all, I have to think about my partners and the boss above."
Ke Zihua asked again: "Then when you decided to turn it into an action movie, what did you think?"
"I thought, instead of having empty ideas and no one investing in them, it is better to make an action movie, at least when everyone sees the movie, they will think about it more or less."
Speaking of this, John said excitedly: "Why are we blacks always discriminated against? Why are children growing up in slums looked down upon? Are we inferior to others? ”
In this regard, Ke Zihua agreed very much, patted John's hand that was trembling a little because of excitement, and comforted: "Of course not! ”
"There are good and bad people of any nationality, and it is completely wrong to generalize!"
Seeing that John's love was a little more stable, Ke Zihua continued: "But Rome can't be built in a day, and the meaning of our existence is to let more people go to the movies and convey the correct concept to them." ”
"So, what kind of movie should we make?"
John's thinking at this time was also guided by Ke Zihua, so he naturally thought about it according to his train of thought, and hurriedly asked, "What kind of shooting should I take?" ”
Because the two of them were motivated by feelings, so in the process of chatting, Ke Zihua also found that his thinking suddenly became clear, and this answer was about to come out!
"I think what we have to do is to make the best movie!"
John was puzzled, "The best movie?" ”
Ke Zihua's gaze became more and more determined: "Yes, it is to make the best movie, one that can be seen by more people, and one that can leave the deepest impression on them!" ”
"When everyone is paying attention, let's explain some of the truths we want to tell you, and I think this is the path we should take."
"Smack, smack, smack!"
"Well said!"
Jerry was also excited to hear these words, and stood up and applauded Ke Zihua, "You guys are right, although I am innocent and have become a villain, but to be honest, I am also dissatisfied with some things." ”
"But it's a shame why didn't I think about it that way before?"
John pouted, "That's because you're on a different stand, and if you've been through our situation, you'd think the same way." ”
Jerry didn't refute, but smiled bitterly and laughed at himself, "Dude, I'm going through it right now, and because of this, I can understand more and more what you are saying." ”
Ke Zihua gave him a bright smile and said: "In fact, whether it is African or Chinese, we don't want to be discriminated against, and we don't want to discriminate against others. ”
Jerry spread his hands and smiled, "I really hope to see that day, when I won't be left out by you." ”
Ke Zihua was amused by Jerry's humor, and he liked this kind of casual communication: "Haha, Jerry, you are a generous person. ”
After speaking, he stretched out his fist at Jerry, and unlike the Chinese who are used to shaking hands, they prefer to clink fists: "Then, let's go and make the best movie together." ”
Jerry happily bumped his fist with him, "Hey, I love that." ”
Then he put his arm over to John and said sincerely, "Thank you, man, and leave him to me in peace." ”
John also smiled and touched their fists separately, and then said to Ke Zihua: "Ke, I suddenly have an idea, why don't you help me cut out the finished footage in the next few days while you haven't left?" ”
Ke Zihua asked puzzledly: "Isn't there an editor?" I don't know how to cut, you know it's very professional. ”
"Stupid!"
"He's setting rules for you!"
Since they are already in a group, of course Jerry hopes that Ke Zihua will develop better, so he can't help but remind.
From this less than one night of getting along, he found that this young man has unlimited potential, although he still can't understand what kind of path he will take in the future, but now it seems that the action director is the most suitable for him.
Although suitable, action directors are very different from directors after all, so their status in the crew is often not high, and there are not many people who really attach importance to action directors in this era.
Therefore, if Ke Zihua wants to make an action movie with his own characteristics without restraint, then this is especially important!
A movie, countless shots are taken, how do you piece them together and eventually become a popular movie?
It depends on the skill of the editor, if the cameraman is the director's left hand, then the editor is the director's right hand.
In Hollywood, where the film industry is industrialized, the editor is the master who finishes the whole film and can turn the decay into a magical artist.
In fact, most editors don't completely decide the tone of the film, and they will discuss it with investors or directors, or even the big-name stars who participate in the show.
At this time, as the action director of the film, whether he has the right to edit is particularly important!
Imagine, if Ke Zihua did not have such a right, then it is very likely that for various reasons, some of the main action scenes will be cut out, which will not only affect the expression of the action, but even completely distort his intentions.
And, most likely, he won't get any notice until the film is released.
So only if he has this ultimate right, he can shoot the scenes he wants according to his own ideas, without worrying that he will be hacked when he is in post-production.
It was yesterday's conversation in the hotel that made Jerry know that Ke Zihua was a young man with ideas, so he reminded him, which also made him more determined to support Ke Zihua.
A person who does not fight for power for himself will never be of great success, and such a person is at most a mouthpiece that succumbs to power.
As soon as Jerry reminded him, Ke Zihua understood their intentions, and at the same time, he also felt the care and support of the two seniors.
Although he is very aware of the premise of this qiē, it is because they see the potential in themselves, but this love still makes him very moved, they do not suppress his talent, nor do they coerce him to repay the favor, there is only equal treatment and sincere dedication, which is the most commendable!
Bowing deeply to the two seniors, Ke Zihua said emotionally: "I am very honored to be valued by you, this is the luckiest thing in my life!" ”
Jerry smiled and patted him on the shoulder, encouraging, "I'm sure you'll make us proud soon soon." ”
John also quipped, "Now I'm proud of you, haha." ”
Ke Zihua didn't say anything, just nodded heavily.
On the way back, Bandy no longer talked endlessly as usual, but as if he had something on his mind, he looked like he wanted to speak several times, Ke Zihua asked strangely: "Bandy, what's wrong with you?" Is there anything you'd like to say? ”
When Bandy saw Ke Zihua asking him, he plucked up his courage and said, "Ke, I heard that you are going to Hollywood, can you take me with you?" ”
"Why? Aren't you good here? ”
Listening to Ke Zihua's answer, Bandy's expression darkened, he found a safe place to stop the car, then turned his head to him and said, "You know what? I've always loved cars since I was a kid and I've always been proud to be a Ranger. ”
"If it weren't for the fact that I broke the bridge of a bastard's nose, maybe I'd have stayed there forever."
"Although this driver's job is very secure and the income is not low, you know that Uncle John is not a door-picker."
Ke Zihua nodded and quipped, "Your Uncle John is indeed very generous. ”
Bandy also smiled, and then continued: "Since you came to the crew, I have found the real direction, and I want to follow you as a stuntman more than to be a driver for the rest of my life." ”
"So, I'd like to ask you to take me with you when you leave."
Although Bandy is not a professional stuntman, through the cooperation of Guò these times, Ke Zihua found that his driving skills are very good, he is very easy to use, and he also has the potential to become a professional stuntman.
This time, Ke Zihua went to Hollywood, and he had to shoot action scenes with drag racing as the main focus, and it would be good if he could follow.
However, although Ke Zihua was very moved by this, he did not immediately agree to Bandy, and he had to ask John and Jerry before he could make a final decision.
Therefore, Ke Zihua said: "Bandy, I really want to take you with me, but you know that I have to nod John to take you away, and I also have to discuss this matter with Jerry, otherwise I can't afford to pay the Ranger's salary, haha." ”
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