"This scene has to be done in one go...... Xiao Ran took out the camera position operation diagram he had designed long ago and handed it to Huang Yongheng, because this scene is very important, and Huang Yongheng will personally take charge of the camera.

Huang Yongheng glanced at the picture, closed his eyes and thought about it, and immediately nodded in agreement with Xiao Ran's design: "This is the best, the lens must be solidified!" ”

is this scene, Xiao Ran designed everything and handed it over to the assistant director to control, and he walked into the performance area. As soon as the sound began, Xiao Ran's eyes were full of anger, and he handed the disk to Fa Ge. Fa Ge was stunned for a moment, stuffed the disk into the computer, and after reading out the information, he immediately changed color.

The assistant director shouted the card, and the scene was over. Soon the final scene in the United States was filmed, which involved a considerable number of extras, as well as two helicopters and several searchlights.

Xiao Ran has always been thinking about how to deal with such a big scene, and Hong Kong films will always have an indescribable cowardice in big scenes and big productions. Even the films that seem to be the most Hollywood blockbusters only have charm, and they may only be comparable in terms of scenes and other aspects, and perhaps only "Spicy Hands and Deep Bullets" can barely be counted.

His original idea was to express a sense of opposition through a clear lens, but he quickly rejected it because it would lack a sense of three-dimensionality. After pondering deeply, Xiao Ran decided to take the risk of using the method of accompanying shooting, combined with flat shooting and panorama, which can express the artistic conception of this kind of big scene.

Three-dimensionality, layering and oppression, this is Xiao Ran's requirements for photographers and art directors. Looking at this scene, Daisy couldn't help but be a little stunned, she felt that this film had the level of Hollywood B-level production, at least in the scene.

Even though Daisy hates the cold-blooded role she plays, she still has to show a grim look in front of the camera. Soon, Xiao Ran stopped in front of hundreds of extras, because Daisy's performance was still not strong enough.

Walking up to Daisy, who didn't know what was going on, Xiao Ran pondered for a moment, he had been thinking about Daisy's question. Daisy's performance was originally not a big problem, the key is that it is too orthodox, that is, if anyone else plays it, it is likely to be the same as her performance.

Xiao Ran didn't want such an effect, after synthesizing his observations a few days ago, he pointed to Daisy seriously: "Daisy, your performance shouldn't be like this." I think you can choose some rebellious performance methods......"

Daisy shook her head, she didn't understand what Xiao Ran meant by rebellion. Xiao Ran had a little headache, if he was Fa Ge, he would definitely know what he meant immediately. But why is this foreigner so filed? Fortunately, he immediately thought of another way: "Okay, let me tell you, when you should laugh, you can try to keep a straight face, or a calm face." And when it's time to be calm and serious, you can make your expression a little lighter, and your eyes can be a little more stern! ”

Bang! A gunshot rang out, and the sound engineer did a good job of recording the artificial sound effect. Fa Ge's expression twitched slightly, and then he was stunned by a person with an electric shock baton. Xiao Ran secretly admired Fa Ge's acting skills, and immediately shouted: "cut!" ”

After the filming of this scene, everyone was too tired to do anything. Even Fa Ge, an old actor who is used to the scene, can't stand it, because Xiao Ran's requirements are too strict, and he will NG at every turn. It's no wonder that countless action movies are made seriously and carefully enough, and he definitely doesn't want to make such a mistake again.

Before leaving, Xiao Ran met Fang Xiaoqiang. Now this kid is dragging a few assistants around the United States, and he complains when he sees Xiao Ran. However, the good news is that Dell's controlling stake has already been taken 25 percent, and Dell is preparing to go public. Cisco, on the other hand, has only gotten eight percent of its goals, which is still a bit short of its projected target.

The filming of the film in the United States was completed, and when Xiao Ran came to the airport with satisfaction and crew members and some American actors to get on the plane, he saw a familiar woman rushing over with a suitcase in a hurry.

It was Daisy who came to Yu Jiayu and Xiao Ran, who was only twenty-two years old, and she couldn't help but be a little embarrassed when she saw everyone staring at her: "I have terminated the contract with my agent, and I plan to go to Hong Kong with you to develop, anyway, I still owe you two drama contracts!" ”

Xiao Ran couldn't help laughing, this Daisy was interesting, he didn't plan to use Daisy anymore, but now he has the heart to hold it again. This trip to the United States has nothing to gain except for Daisy. The result of the staff of the distribution department going to talk to the mainstream distribution companies is that people are almost reluctant to see them, which shows the contempt for Chinese films by European and American film companies.

This is obviously not a problem for Xiao Ran. The investment of 25 million will not only be released in Hollywood, but it will be released in Taiwan and Hong Kong, which will be enough to recover the cost. To put it simply, it is not too much more than it, and no less is not much less than it.

After Wei Dongling saw Xiao Ran, he immediately told him with a happy smile: "Three news, two good and one bad!" Which do you want to listen to? ”

"Whatever, I'm going crazy." Xiao Ran pushed Wei Dongling away indifferently, and grabbed the leather chair and sat down. The director really doesn't do it, especially the original, which can save people many years of life.

It's just a technical job, but it's definitely a headache for the structure and organization of the whole film, just like writing, you have to imagine the changes in the scene when creating, and you have to combine and organize the pictures to achieve the best effect. The author only needs to control the text, but the director needs to control everything, which is even more difficult.

At first, the reason why the three films directed by Xiao Ran were smooth and not too difficult was mainly because there was such a picture in his mind. At that time, his main task was to reassemble the images in his mind.

However, in his current shooting, he needs to rely entirely on himself to construct it. All day long in his head, how to shoot the next scene, how to shoot to have the best effect, countless comparisons made him go crazy. Now he admires the prolific and high-quality directors more than anyone else, because he thinks it is difficult for him to make more than three films in a year.

"The good news is that we have controlled thirty-one percent of the Leo company, and the other good news is that three of the company's films have been shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival!" Wei Dongling didn't feel as tired as Xiao Ran at all, but completely ignored the mood of our parties, and talked endlessly.

Shortlisted for Cannes? That's good news! Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh, the reason why he gave up the Berlin Film Festival in February was because the Berlin Film Festival itself was very political. The more politically relevant the film, the more hope it can get.

Xiao Ran, who was so energetic that he could fight with the famous emperors in history, almost jumped up and asked: "Which three films are they?" What kind of competition are you participating in? ”

"Wang Jiawei's "Mong Kok Carmen" was shortlisted for the director's fortnight, while a short film by a new director of the company was shortlisted for the short film unit. Wei Dong Lingwei smiled and glanced at Xiao Ran, who had a leisurely expression: "You don't want to know if you have been shortlisted?" ”

Xiao Ran smiled, how could he not desire such a thing, but he had always been patient, since Wei Dongling wanted to hang his appetite, he might not be able to help it. Wei Dongling glanced at Xiao Ran helplessly, he really convinced Xiao Ran's patience: "Your "Dark Flower" will officially participate in the competition for the Palme d'Or, congratulations!" ”

Hearing this good news, Xiao Ran closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. Cannes is the biggest film festival in the world, and being able to participate in the official competition is already a guarantee of strength. Thinking of this, he couldn't stop laughing: "Don't congratulate me, congratulate us!" ”

Wei Dongling was stunned, and immediately understood what Xiao Ran meant. This is a great opportunity to make a name for the company every time a Cannes film is officially in competition and is bought back by studios from all over the world.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh. In the past, he thought that Xiao Ran was sent to compete in order to prove himself, or to win honors. But now, he thought he understood what Xiao Ran meant.

Just said this, Liang Jiabao came. This guy's smile is really funny, and as soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to say: "Brother Ran, your company has three works shortlisted for Cannes, don't push it again this time." ”

Xiao Ran tilted his head slightly, he just needed the media to help him publicize it in order to strengthen the brand effect of the Phantom Company. Sometimes he really admires Leung Ka-po's ability to capture the news, first because Leung Ka-po chased him hard for this news, but because of the detailed reports again and again, Leung Ka-po has faintly become the most famous news person in Hong Kong.

It's just that I don't know what this Liang Jiabao still wants to dig out of himself, Xiao Ran thought so. Liang Jiabao began to ask: "Brother Ran, your company has three works that can participate in the official competition and the unit competition, will you feel very happy?" ”

"Of course it's fun!" Xiao Ran couldn't help laughing, joking, Hong Kong films have always been commercially oriented, and in terms of winning international awards, if it weren't for Wang Jiawei, it would be really difficult to reach the sky. Now that his company has three films in Cannes at once, not to say that he is happy, even the whole of Hong Kong will be surprised.

"I think it's a normal situation, though!" Xiao Ran shrugged his shoulders and said to Liang Jiabao, who looked surprised: "Phantom Company promotes a lot of newcomers every year, and Wang Jiawei, who was not cared about before, has been promoted." Some of the Chinese are talented, and the key lies in whether we have a perfect mechanism for discovering talent. ”

"What do you mean...... The Phantom Company already has such a promotion system? Liang Jiabao was taken aback, others may not know, but he knows that the film industry is all about relationships, not all abilities.

Few companies dare to take a lot of risks to promote new people, because promotion means a huge risk of failure, let alone the system of promoting new people. And this is the reason why Hong Kong films come and go because of some filmmakers, not that they don't have outstanding talents, but they are often annihilated.

The most typical is Lan Naicai, a special effects master, he is not very suitable as a director, and after several failures, no one noticed his specialization in special effects, which directly led to such a master-level person leaving the film industry like this.

Wei Dongling smiled, he only realized how far-sighted Xiao Ran was until now. Of course, this is naturally a bit exaggerated, but he can be sure that Xiao Ran is really sparing no effort in giving newcomers a chance. It's like this year, Xiao Ran is going to use the funds to lose as much as 100 million for newcomers. Who in Hong Kong has such courage?

This can't fail to mention the Phantom Newcomer's system, although it is far from perfect, but there is at least such a small department in the production department that is specially set up for newcomers. Every newcomer who is able to make it to the Phantom has three chances, either with a good box office or high artistic value. If it takes three filming opportunities before either is reached, the company will terminate the contract with the person.

Under the introduction of Wei Dongling, Liang Jiabao quickly learned about the Phantom Company's series of systems for promoting newcomers. When I heard the figure of 100 million, I immediately dizzy, and even the hand of the assistant who was taking pictures trembled, and I almost didn't break the camera.

When Liang Jiabao knew that the Phantom Company was not only promoting local filmmakers, but also filmmakers from all over the world, he suddenly sensed a wisp of conspiracy, perhaps it might be more ambition! He repeated this in his heart, but he felt that it was completely logical, as if it was strange that Xiao Ran didn't do it that way.

It's just that when Liang Jiabao cast his eyes on Xiao Ran, who was drinking water on the side, he couldn't help but remember that Xiao Ran was just over twenty-five years old, and he was instantly shocked. Looking at Xiao Ran again, he couldn't see that he was in his twenties, and the glance at the mustache and the wisdom in his eyes had already covered up all the youth on Xiao Ran's face.

The next day, all newspapers in Hong Kong that had entertainment editions published the news that three of the Phantom Company's films would be contested in Cannes, and Leung Ka-po's interview with Xiao Ran undoubtedly went ahead of the others, and the result was that Wen Wei Po was sold out that day.

While Fang Ruohai was angry that Xiao Ran had achieved good results again, Debao had already faintly retreated. In terms of the production of literary films, Debao is definitely one of the best in Hong Kong, but Debao is now defeated by the phantom on the side that he is best at, which makes Pan Disheng not afraid.

I dare not say that the whole Hong Kong people are very concerned about this news, but it is definitely the most popular news in a short period of time. Columnists from major newspapers such as Ming Pao and professional film critics have successively made some comments on this single matter, anyway, it is the progress of some Hong Kong films or something.

Xiao Ran can only scoff at this, and the current Hong Kong film industry is like mainland movies in 20 years, always looking forward to being recognized by others. It's just that Hong Kong people are not so fanatical and nervous, because they are very proud of Hong Kong films to a large extent, and winning the award is just the icing on the cake.

On May 9, Xiao Ran and their team set off for Cannes, France......

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Highly recommended, someone's "Legend of the God of Gamblers",

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