Chapter 6: Cold Reception
This set of lenses is not very difficult to shoot, and it is indoors. For Mai Jia and Zhang Aijia, the two old drama bones, it can be said that they can be caught. But the real highlight is not them, the little bald head - Wang Jiaming's every move makes everyone laugh.
Unlike some other staff members, Lu Yan not only earnestly performs his own work, but also pays special attention to Tsui Hark's shooting techniques. Of course, he also kept many of Huang Baiming's suggestions in mind. You must know that Huang Baiming is not an ordinary producer, and many of his skills have really benefited Lu Yan a lot.
Watching Lu Yan record carefully for a while, and contemplative for a while, Tsui Hark smiled heartily and didn't bother this little guy.
“cut!” Tsui Hark shouted into the microphone, obviously these sets of shots still made him very satisfied.
imitating the shooting style of American 007 films, the plot of "The Queen's Secret Order", which imitates the shooting style of American 007 films, mainly revolves around the thief black cat who left a white glove in the treasure theft, and the police suspected that it was the "white glove" of the international crime group, so they alarmed the Interpol and sent a bald detective to investigate the case; And because some people pretend to be their "white gloves" to commit crimes, the mafia also sent hitmen to Hong Kong to investigate. This made the black cat feel in danger, and in order to save his life, he surrendered to the police and dealt with the real "white gloves" together.
King Kong (Hui Guanjie) is entrusted by Mr. Bang, a self-proclaimed British agent, to steal the stolen crown stones for Queen Eliza II's return to Hong Kong. At the same time, Mr. Tong Lens, who is part of the headquarters of the clandestine organization, has arrived in Hong Kong to investigate the international crime syndicate led by Mr. Bang. After Mr. King Kong successfully completed his mission, he was summoned by the Governor of Hong Kong to assist Tong in retrieving the gem and arresting Nabang and others.
For the script, Lu Yan is now very familiar with it. However, in the past few days, he has repeatedly studied and felt that there are a few details that can be modified. It's just that I'm busy, but I haven't had a chance to mention it to Tsui Hark.
After thinking about it, Lu Yan finally had the courage to go to Tsui Hark and said: "Director, I think the scenes in the later parts can be changed......
"Change?" Hearing this, Xu Hark stared at Lu Yan, which made Lu Yan feel a little worried.
Lu Yan, who swallowed his saliva, was about to make his own suggestion, but unexpectedly, Tsui Hark waved his hand and said, "Ah Yan, don't say it." It's impossible to change the script, you'll understand later. ”
After finishing speaking, Xu Hark did not go deeper with Lu Yan, but instead talked to Huang Baiming by himself.
This somewhat hurt Lu Yan's heart, and he looked at Tsui Hark and Huang Baiming. After taking a deep breath, I can only choose to be silent.
In fact, how can he understand now, you must know that New Art City adopted collective creation and decision-making methods in the early days. The seven-member team met late at night every day and into the wee hours of the morning, rain or shine.
Almost all of the decisions in the new art city are collectively discussed and decided by a group of seven people; Most of the scripts were also created by a seven-person group of "Du Qiao". Once the script is agreed, no one (including the director) is allowed to change it without permission. The original director of "Night Terror" did not shoot according to the script, and Mai Jia immediately replaced the director.
When directing "Yin and Yang Wrong", Liang Puzhi did not shoot according to the book of the seven-member group, and was slashed by Mai Jia again.
During the filming of "British Pipa", Liang Puzhi had to change the script again, and Teddy Robin exercised the power of supervising producer and did not allow him to change it. Liang Puzhi brushed his sleeves away in anger. Teddy Robin immediately became a director and shouted "Open Myra". The next day, Liang Puzhi had no choice but to come back and do things according to his book.
In the credits of the opening credits of "Happy Ghosts", there is even only the name of executive director Johnny To, and no director's name appears. It can be seen that Du Qifeng is just implementing the plan of the seven-person team and shooting according to the set book.
This is the cruelty of reality, even the current Tsui Hark does not dare to break this rule. What's more, he himself is one of the seven!
Maybe Lu Yan's suggestion is really desirable, and maybe the script can indeed be more refined. It's just that at this time, it's too late.
"What, I was cut by the director again?" Seeing that Lu Yan was a little decadent in a daze, Huang Ruimin said earnestly: "Who is not scolded for doing this, and you are not a newcomer." Even if it's Mai Jia, don't you still have to be said by the director when filming! ”
Speaking of which, Tsui Hark is indeed fiery enough, although the film didn't start filming for long. But whether it is Xu Guanjie or Mai Jia, they seem to be more or less scolded by him. Needless to say, some other actors are already a little afraid when they see Tsui Hark's figure.
"Brother Min, thank you. I'm fine! Lu Yan didn't want to explain too much, but he was sincerely grateful to Huang Ruimin. Aside from the comfort just now, I have been asking Huang Ruimin a lot of questions recently.
You must know that Huang Ruimin is the art director of this film, if he hadn't looked at Lu Yan, the next child, he probably wouldn't have cared at all.
Others may not value this art director very much, can Lu Yanyan know it? In "Kung Fu", Feng Xiaogang spit on a policeman with a mouthful of saliva, and knocked over a hot water kettle to splash him, this screaming policeman is the film's art director Huang Ruimin.
In Lu Yan's memory, after directing this film, Huang Ruimin officially embarked on the road to cooperate with Jackie Chan. Since "Police Story", he has served as the art director of most of Jackie Chan's works. He won the Golden Horse Award in 1982 and 1988 for "Reborn" and "Police Story II" respectively.
It is precisely because of this that Lu Yan will take the time to ask for some professional surnames from time to time. In the future, as a director, although he does not have to serve as an art director, at least he must have the knowledge.
Huang Ruimin saw that Lu Yan didn't want to say more, so he didn't ask more. Instead, he picked a place, sat down next to him and said, "How are you, what do you think of the last few scenes?" ”
"It's funny, I think the box office will definitely not be bad." Lu Yan didn't think much about it, and replied truthfully. And the box office of "Best Partner" seems to have broken the Hong Kong box office record again.
"This is the style ......of the new art city," Huang Ruimin suddenly said, and there seemed to be some helplessness in his tone.
Lu Yan naturally understood why Huang Ruimin was a little helpless, after all, as an art director. In such a film, there is almost no room for him to play. Not to mention the so-called sense of accomplishment......
This kind of thing is inherently connected, whether it is a director, a martial arts instructor, an art director, etc. If the film can't let them play their own things, their hearts will inevitably be depressed.
"Woo ......" Huang Ruimin smiled after taking a breath, and said for no reason: "I'm going to go to France to shoot in a while, and I'll be busy by then." But it's good to look at the Eiffel Tower and let me feel the romance of France......"
It sounds good to go to France to shoot...... In fact, Xu Guanjie and a few of them went, after all, there were only a few sets of shots. In order to save money, even if Tsui Hark agrees to go on vacation with the whole crew, the three producers are still reluctant!
As for Lu Yan, an assistant director-level scene reporter, he is naturally also one of the entourage.
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