Time is gradually entering March, leaving the trivial matters to Nancy for the time being? After Josephson dealt with it, Duke and editor Mike ? Dawson regrouped at Warner Studios to begin post-production work on "Saving Private Ryan", and in addition to the necessary post-production personnel, he will also finish Zach after a short sabbatical? Schneider and Sophia? Coppola pulled it all over.

The two are also quite happy to participate in the post-production of the film, after all, they can accumulate experience for their future.

In fact, Duke knows very well that he can't keep Zach for a long time? Schneider and Sophia? Coppola, as long as he enters this circle and wants to become a director, few are willing to serve as other people's assistants permanently, as long as there is a suitable opportunity, he will inevitably fly solo.

Is this James? Cameron and Steven? What Spielberg couldn't avoid, Duke could only plan ahead and let Nancy find a suitable replacement, and at the same time let Sophia post a recruitment, although Zach? Schneider and Sophia? Coppola won't have too many opportunities in the short term, but it is always necessary to give newcomers a certain amount of time to exercise and run-in.

At the beginning of this month, Duke finished another thing, and after paying a certain fee, he officially became a member of the Directors Guild, and the reason why it has dragged on until now is not for other reasons, but because he forgot about it.

Although Hollywood also has George? Lucas quit the Directors Guild in anger and did not rejoin until his retirement and became a director at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, but Duke did not study George? Lucas meant, and that the benefits of joining the Directors Guild are much more than the restrictions.

It's like not going to touch cults. Duke didn't think about staying away from mainstream movies.

In the editing room, Duke put Mike? Dawson, Sophia? Coppola and Zach? Schneider and several other assistants gathered together to prepare for a brief meeting.

Duke began by reiterating the idea of editing. It's completely different from what it used to be.

"Completely abandon fast and sharp editing! Cut the shot with traditional techniques! There will be a lot of long shots in the film, and a lot of hand-held photography will be used in the shooting, I want that kind of near-real camera shaking, we want to treat it as a documentary type of war documentary! ”

If you also use the editing method of the first three films, the film is bound to become a disaster.

With Zach? Schneider and Sophia? With the addition of Coppola, Duke was relatively relaxed, and in the next ten days. Under Duke's leadership, several people worked together to complete the first cut of the sample, which lasted five and a half hours. Then the more tedious fine cutting work is carried out.

At the same time, special effects outsourced to ILM began to be produced.

Since more than 99% of the film's footage was shot on location, there were very few places where computer effects were needed, and ILM's special effects team didn't join until then. to complete a small number of computer special effects scenes.

For the soundtrack, Duke found John? Williams, the other party didn't want to work with him, after all, Duke's movies didn't quite meet the old man's appetite, but after reading the movie script and the remuneration offered by the studio, plus the long-term partner was busy opening a dream factory, John? Williams still signed a contract relatively happily.

Determine the editing concept, have a team that works well together, and the special effects production and soundtrack are all in charge of the top people in the industry. The whole post-production is much smoother than "Independence Day", which dragged on for more than four months.

The work of the relatively smooth lì also made the atmosphere of the studio much more relaxed, and it was time to rest. You can also sit together and talk about gossip in the circle.

"Did you hear that, Duke?"

While sitting together for afternoon tea, Zach? Schneider suddenly squeezed his eyes at Duke, "Sophie? Marceau arrives in Los Angeles and hears that she wants to shift her career focus to Hollywood. ”

"I met her once."

Putting down the teacup, Duke nodded. "It seems like it was two weeks ago."

Three others, including Tina, the new assistant? Fidu looked at him. As an insider, he seems to know Duke very well.

"Don't look at me like that."

Ignoring the fact that he poured black tea for himself, Duke turned a blind eye to their eyes, "I just met at PricewaterhouseCoopers and chatted casually." ”

"Is it possible?" Sophia was skeptical.

"I think it's likely."

The person who defended Duke turned out to be Zach? Schneider, he explained, "said Sophie? Will Marceau sign with CAA, will her main agent be Martin? Bob. ”

No wonder! Duke muttered in a voice that he could only hear, he had always wondered about Sophie, who was known for her arrogance? Marceau, when did she become a chaste martyr of a faithful marriage, it turns out that the problem is here.

It's no secret that he doesn't deal with CAA in Hollywood, presumably Sophie? Marceau used CAA as a boost to his development in Hollywood, and didn't want to get too close to him, the enemy of CAA.

"I think it's her loss!"

Mike? Dawson used a completely mocking tone, "Is that right, Duke? ”

"Everyone has the right to choose, doesn't they?"

Pointing at these guys, Duke didn't bother to bother with their teasing words, he didn't have that kind of - you don't stand on my side, you stand on my side - ideas, and he doesn't have a mentally retarded aura on him, Sophie? It was normal for Marceau to choose a CAA that seemed more favorable to her future development.

These actresses, especially those who have worked hard for many years and have become famous, none of them are simple goods, maybe they will sleep with others because of their good feelings, but when it comes to their own interests, they will definitely choose the side that is most beneficial to them.

Under Duke's deliberate guidance, several people turned the conversation away from the woman and discussed the upcoming Oscars.

"It's unfortunate that the people sitting here," Mike? Dawson joked in a stern tone, "I'm the only one who's ever been nominated for an Oscar." ”

"Cut!" Zack? Schneider waved his hand disdainfully.

"Don't forget, Zack!" Mike? Dawson held out two fingers. In Zach? Schneider shook in front of him, "I've been nominated twice for Best Editing. ”

Everyone laughed, Mike? Dawson is really on that team. The only person to have ever been nominated for an Oscar, he was nominated twice for Best Editing for "Life and Death" and "Into the Dead Island," but both went home empty-handed.

As for the others, let alone the Oscar statuette, I haven't even touched the side of the nomination.

"If we do a great job of this film." Sophia's eyes seemed to light up a lot, "Will it be nominated for a few Oscars?" Or even a few Oscars back? This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II! ”

"Then make the film more in line with the taste of the academy." Mike? Dawson seemed to have some experience, "We need to reduce the explosions and war scenes." Add shots that show personal emotions and narratives, and it's best to slow down the pace. ”

"Nope. We're not going to do that! Duke directly shook his head and vetoed, "This is a war commercial film, I don't care what the awards season is, it must first meet the viewing needs of the summer file." My narrative rhythm has slowed down enough, and if I slow down any longer, it will strictly affect the viewing effect. ”

"I agree with Duke!"

In this regard, Zach? Schneider and Duke obviously have more in common, "If our film market influence is not enough, it will soon be eliminated by Hollywood!" ”

"But the Oscars are the most authoritative awards in the industry!"

Sophia raised her voice slightly, and Duke shook his head and changed the subject, "Let's talk about which film you are most optimistic about winning the award." ”

Differences in philosophy are difficult to reconcile. In fact, this kind of controversy has always existed.

Mike? Dawson had a tacit understanding and immediately said, "I think Forrest Gump will be the biggest winner." ”

"I'm also optimistic about Forrest Gump." Sophia chimed in.

"I think there's a huge chance that Forrest Gump will win."

The consensus was surprisingly unanimous. Zack? Schneider added, "I think Quentin? Rustino's Pulp Fiction is also good. ”

"What about you, Duke?"

"Forrest Gump!" Duke said.

This can be said to be the opinion of most people inside and outside the industry about this Oscar, "Forrest Gump" is definitely the biggest hit, even the most cautious predictors, they also believe that "Forrest Gump" will win two or three heavyweight awards.

"Why is no one optimistic about The Shawshank Redemption?"

The person who asked the question was Tina, who had never opened her mouth much? Phenanthrene. She blinked her eyes full of curiosity, "This film has won nine nominations after "Forrest Gump." ”

Duke didn't answer. Instead, he looked at Sophia, as a veteran from a film family, Sophia? Coppola explained briefly.

"There is a possibility of an upset at this Oscars, but the upset will definitely not come out of "The Shawshank Redemption", even "Pulp Fiction", which is a gangster film, may win more than it! That's right, The Shawshank Redemption is about the college's favorite themes of freedom and hope, but it chose to tell it in a most unlikable subject matter and way! ”

After drinking a cup of black tea, Sophia said unhurriedly, "Compared with "Forrest Gump", it will not have any advantage in the eyes of the academy judges, just like taking Duke's "Independence Day" is as unreliable as it is compared to the Academy Award nomination in the awards season." ”

She smiled apologetically at Duke and continued, "I think that even if it is not placed in this edition, even if there is no big hit "Forrest Gump", "The Shawshank Redemption" will be postponed or appear at the Oscars a few years earlier, the biggest possibility is just to accompany the run. ”

Tina? Faye made a look of sudden realization, Mike? Dawson and Zach? Schneider nodded in agreement, obviously agreeing with Sophia's opinion.

Duke from Tina? Fei retracted the corner of her eye, this is a very clever woman, she knows how to please these veterans, and she is also taking the initiative to integrate.

That's fine, if you find a stupid guy to be an assistant, Duke will be the first to be unbearable.

Looking at his watch, the break was almost over, and before entering the editing room, Duke remembered one more thing, "This Sunday afternoon, after I move, there will be a party duì." ”

"We won't be absent." (To be continued)

ps: I've been a little busy lately, and I'm going to go to the field in the past two days, so I can only update it automatically, or two more every day!