The post-production of the film includes five links: editing, special effects processing, dubbing, soundtrack, and adding subtitles, which are interlinked and indispensable. However, according to Liang Xiaolong, the editing link is undoubtedly the most important, in this link, the previous life Wu Jing starring "Black Fist" made him remember the most, "Black Fist" has two versions in Cantonese and Chinese, the Cantonese version is the original version, from the perspective of the storyline, it belongs to a more classic underworld vendetta film, and it is also a discussion of people's surnames. The Chinese version is different, after deletion and reduction, it has become a film that explores the meaning of martial arts, and the film that promotes the spirit of national martial arts is undoubtedly better than the Cantonese version in terms of film depth.

In fact, otherwise, the Chinese version is edited from the Cantonese version, and if it becomes a story on another story, there will be a lot of unreasonableness. Especially the scene when Gao Gang defeated the K1 champion with difficulty, his girlfriend should have rushed over to ask him how he was, whether he was seriously injured. But because the shot was from the Cantonese version, his girlfriend cheered, seriously detached from the story that the film was trying to express.

That's why Liang Xiaolong attaches so much importance to editing, because different editors can edit the film into a completely different story. A good editor can become the director's creative intention and artistic conception, and can even make up, enrich or even correct some deficiencies and defects in the lens material to make the film more exciting, while a bad editor will only edit a good master film (the film before editing) into a bad film. As one of the main creative personnel of the crew, the editor must participate in the director's related creative activities in order to understand the director's artistic conception and creative intention, and formulate a plan for the later editing.

In this regard, Liang Xiaolong is undoubtedly lucky, because Danny participated in the whole process of filming as a photographer and is very clear about Liang Xiaolong's creative intentions, so Liang Xiaolong can rest assured that this part of the work will be entrusted to him. Now Liang Xiaolong is most concerned about when Danny will finish editing, because the release date of the film has been announced, and before the release, not only must the editing be completed, but also the special effects will be processed dubbing, soundtrack and subtitles, and then I will complete the copying work, and then ship the copied film to various cinemas.

"Don't worry, it's two weeks as slow, and ten days as fast." Danny said that there was no difficulty, because he was involved in the whole shooting, so he knew very well that those shots were useful and those were not, and the first cut could be completed quickly, which could save a lot of time for the fine cut later. Liang Xiaolong was also very satisfied with his speed: "Calculated in this way, there is still plenty of time, you don't have to rush too much, you are tired of yourself, Sister Big Mouth has to find me desperately." Danny smiled: "Don't worry, a good man won't treat himself badly, but I have to edit the trailer first, do you have any requirements?" ”

Editing a trailer is also a sophisticated way to create an unforgettable impression and appeal with a two- or three-minute short film without revealing the plot. Liang Xiaolong doesn't know much about this aspect, so he still chooses to be good, and making random requests will only disrupt Danny's train of thought, but will reduce the quality of the trailer: "Do what you have to do, just hand it over to Carl when it's done, and he will be responsible for the publicity." Coming out of the editing room, Liang Xiaolong walked to Carl's office again: "Give me the schedule for the press conference, I have to plan my vacation well." ”

Carl smiled and asked, "Tired?" Liang Xiaolong nodded and said, "I haven't really rested in the past two months, can you not be tired?" Carl smiled: "Don't worry, we're only in the United States, so the publicity work is relatively easy." Liang Xiaolong took the itinerary: "I'll go back to rest, but I hope to see a positive report about the film in the newspaper tomorrow, instead of my scandal with my big mouthy sister." Carl sneered: "Don't worry, I was cut by Rachel last time, and this will make fun of you and Julia again, and Rachel will kill me." ”

Sending Liang Xiaolong away, Carl laughed again: "Now I only have you and Julia two hole cards, if you don't hype up with Julia, who will you hype?" But don't worry, after the release of "Tomb Robbery", Rachel and Brandon will become famous, and my hole cards will change from two to four, and then Rachel and Brandon will be hyped. Liang Xiaolong wanted to know Carl's thoughts, and he would definitely kill this big black man, but as soon as he stepped out of the company, the mobile phone rang, and it was Shirley, the female president of Paramount. Lan Xing called: "Xiaolong, I heard that your film is finished?" ”

"Does this woman want to buy my film?" Liang Xiaolong was slightly stunned, it often happens that large companies buy out small companies' films, but don't look at the production cost of "Cops and Thieves" is only 15 million, but its actual value has to add Julia and Rachel's salaries, plus publicity costs, it will never be less than 40 million, Paramount may spend 40 million to buy a film directed by a young man? Even if Paramount wants to buy it, Liang Xiaolong can't sell it, this film is the first film he has achieved his ideals, even if it fails at the box office, he is willing to bear it himself: "Miss Lan Xing is well-informed enough, and it was only completed yesterday." ”

Shirley asked again: "Xiaolong, your company shouldn't have the ability to distribute overseas, right?" Liang Xiaolong's heart suddenly moved, a good film, the overseas box office is basically equal to the local box office, and the overseas box office of big-budget films often exceeds the local box office, if it were not for the conditions, Liang Xiaolong would have flown overseas for publicity. And now Shirley asks this, obviously wanting to cooperate and achieve a mutually beneficial effect: "Yes, you also know that a small company like ours not only does not have the ability to distribute overseas, but it is also difficult to even distribute CDs. ”

Liang Xiaolong said this undoubtedly to show his attitude, and Shirley was also very satisfied with this answer: "In this way, when your film is edited, bring it to me to see, if the quality is passable, we Paramount are willing to become your overseas distributor and CD distributor." Cutting off the call, Liang Xiaolong turned back to the company and told Carl about the matter: "It seems that the schedule of the press conference needs to be revised, but don't arrange it too hard, I don't want to sacrifice too much leisure time." Carl poked his hand excitedly, and thought carefully for a while before saying, "Xiaolong, this is an opportunity for us, aren't we lacking theaters?" You can start with Paramount. ”

Liang Xiaolong was stunned for a moment, and immediately figured out the key to it, a film giant like Paramount must have many movie theaters under its umbrella, and these movie theaters are also showing films from other companies, and there will definitely be bad movies. And if they can successfully cooperate this time, then Liang Xiaolong can make a request, wait for those bad movies to be painted, and the vacated theaters will be given priority to Yanhuang Film Company: "It depends on the quality of the film." Carl didn't think so: "Don't be so unconfident in yourself, "The Cops and the Thieves" will definitely be a wonderful movie." Also, you have to consider Julia's box office appeal, as well as the box office appeal of Rachel and Brandon after the release of "Tomb Robbery", I think Shirley also saw these two points and couldn't wait to seek cooperation, probably because she was afraid of being preempted by Disney. ”

Liang Xiaolong smiled: "So, our film is a hot item? Karl affirmed: "There is no doubt about it! Liang Xiaolong said: "Then when we talk about the contract, we can make more profits?" Carl shook his head and said: "Shirley is definitely a shrewd master to become the first woman to take charge of the eight major film companies, and it is not easy to get money from her. ”

Liang Xiaolong quickly calculated that for overseas distribution, producers and distributors can share half of the box office, and this half of Zhongyan Huang Company can only get 40%, that is, 20% of the overseas box office, while CD distributors are 40% of the net profit, and the data in both aspects seem to be a bit less. In fact, it is not, because whether it is overseas distribution or CD distribution, Yanhuang Company does not need to invest a penny, and it is a sure profit and no loss. On the contrary, Paramount has to bear the costs of CD production, overseas promotion, copying, transportation, etc., and if it fails at the box office, then its investment will be wasted. However, the cooperation is two-sided, if the quality of the film is not up to par, Paramount will not cooperate with Yanhuang Film Company, which is based on Shirley's level of appraisal of the commercial value of the film.

Shirley's phone call encouraged Yan Huang's company unanimously, the higher the distribution of the film, the higher the box office, and the more bonuses they will receive at the end of the year, but this also makes Liang Xiaolong and several major actors more busy, especially when Wu Jing got the promotional schedule, he called and complained: "I was going to go back to China for a trip, but now it seems that there are difficulties." Liang Xiaolong said apologetically: "Man, it's the first time you've been away from home for so long, and you're homesick, right?" Wu Jing smiled bitterly: "After staying in the martial arts team for more than ten years, this departure always feels strange. ”

Liang Xiaolong is not like this, when he first crossed over, what he thought about most every day was his relatives and friends in his previous life, and it was not until he fell in love with Rachel that this emotion faded a lot: "Man, wait a little longer, when the premiere is over, you can amplify the fake." Wu Jing said: "It's not enough to zoom in, I just want to go home for a walk, by the way, Xiaolong, what are your shooting plans for next year?" Can you take me with you? Liang Xiaolong smiled: "Dude, when the film is released, you will be popular, don't worry about the film appointment." Wu Jing is still a little uneasy: "How can it be so easy to become famous, and I am more relieved to follow you to make films, after all, my acting skills are not very mature, and I can make action movies, if I change to a foreign director, I don't think there will be many opportunities to show my skills." ”

Wu Jing has just debuted, and during the filming process, he also realized the gap between himself and Julia and others in acting, and knew that he could not develop in literature and drama for the time being. But when he wants to make an action movie, he shuddes when he thinks of the Hollywood-style style of play directed by foreign directors, and he won't give him much room to perform at all. In the 80s, Jackie Chan's big brother went to Hollywood to develop and encountered the same problem, and he was too restrained by the director, which eventually led to a box office failure, so he did not hesitate to refuse when Liang Xiaolong invited him. Liang Xiaolong will also realize the seriousness of the problem, Wu Jing was brought to Hollywood by him, and he must not let foreign directors ruin it before his development is mature: "Don't worry, if "The Police and the Thief" is a big hit at the box office, then our company will have sufficient funds, and we will definitely do a big job next year, and we will not leave you behind." ”

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