Chapter 080: It's exciting to think about
Director Wu didn't say anything about the cost of the script at first, but also wanted Yang Xiao to give himself an offer and test Yang Xiao's personal character. But this student did not fall into the trap and played a slippery head.
But Yang Xiao did this, not only did not arouse Director Wu's disgust, but also aroused his interest. This screenwriter has absolute confidence in his work, believing that this movie will be a hit, so he will propose to share as long as it is shared. On this point, he agrees with Yang Xiao's opinion.
It is also a big expense to raise shooting expenses in advance, but it is also good that it saves the screenwriting cost of the film. Director Wu's psychological bottom line, this script will not be less than 300,000, as for the box office after release, it is determined by the quality of the work. Thinking of this, he stretched out his hand. "Mr. Yang, happy cooperation."
Yang Xiao also stretched out his hand. "It's a pleasure to work with."
Director Wu showed a satisfied smile on his face at this time, and a stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and he was very satisfied with this trip to the mainland. "Mr. Yang, do you have any other requirements for the movie?"
"No, I'm only responsible for providing the script. I also wrote the requirements for the actors in the script, and the rest was the production and director's business. ”
Director Wu is very satisfied with Yang Xiao's attitude, and he is also worried that some screenwriters of Yang Portrait will criticize the crew. "But I have a suggestion." After Yang Xiao finished speaking, he took out another piece of paper and handed it to Director Wu, who was a little skeptical.
This is the theme song of this movie, "Love of the Year". I suggest that it is best to find a popular male singer to sing, with a beautiful and tender voice, a good image and temperament, and it is best to participate. ”
Director Wu took it over and took a closer look. "I have long heard of Mr. Yang's songwriting ability, but now it is better to see than to hear, good songs."
Hearing that there was a good song, Zhou Renfa came over. "Director Wu, don't forget Ajie if you have a good song."
Director Wu laughed. "How can you forget your good friend, Ah Fa will leave this matter to you, you let Ah Jie's sing it and send it to Mr. Yang to listen to, okay?" Director Wu said this, and naturally gave the choice to Yang Xiao. After all, they are songwriters, and they have the most say in this aspect.
After the matter was decided, Wu Shangfei picked up the script again, the screenwriter was in front of him, and there were many things to communicate. They pondered, discussed, and argued about the use of a certain shot, a certain action, and a certain dialogue, and when the dispute was unresolved, Zhou Renfa came off the stage to perform, and Director Wu and Yang Xiao also made cameos from time to time, or docked a line.
The more we discuss Director Wu, the more surprised I am that Yang Xiao can not only write scripts, but also have a unique way of using lenses. And the performance is also very natural, through Zhou Renfa's performance, Yang Xiao's statement is proved to be correct.
What surprised him the most was that Yang Xiao had a certain understanding of lighting, photography, art, scenery, and costumes, which was not simple. Looking at his performance demonstration of Zhou Renfa, Director Wu suddenly had an idea. "Come to my crew as an assistant director."
These words came out of his mouth, and even Director Wu himself was stunned. Seeing Zhou Renfa and Yang Xiao looking at each other, Director Wu repeated these words again.
"Director Wu, you're not kidding, are you?" Yang Xiao came back to his senses and asked with a smile.
"Nope. I'm a person who doesn't like jokes. Director Wu replied seriously.
"I'm a person, and it's hard to write a script. As for the assistant director, forget it, I'm self-aware. ”
Director Wu recalled the issues he discussed with Yang Xiao in his mind, and felt more and more that his invitation was very correct, and no work could be understood by the original author, even he, the director.
The assistant director, screenwriter, and original book, it's exciting to think about. Director Wu hurriedly said, "Don't postpone it yet, I'll tell you the reason." After speaking, he gave Zhou Ren a look, meaning that he would also help him speak.
Yang Xiao listened to Director Wu's words and naturally understood what he meant, but Yang Xiao really didn't want to be in the limelight before the college entrance examination. Although he has a little background in shooting MTV, he still has no bottom in his heart when he enters this kind of big production as soon as he comes up.
Yang Xiao briefly stated his thoughts, explaining that the most important thing at present is the college entrance examination, and it is impossible to leave school for a long time. Director Wu and Zhou Renfa didn't understand Yang Xiao's thoughts, their idea was to become famous as soon as possible, what else should they study?
Director Wu and Zhou Renfa saw that Yang Xiao's attitude was extremely resolute, and they didn't have any good way to persuade them, so they smoked vigorously. Yang Xiao thanked Director Wu for his trust, said that he could communicate by phone if there was something, and told his home phone number.
In the end, Director Wu regretted that he could not cooperate further with Yang Xiao, and made a request, "Mr. Yang, if there is another book similar to "The True Color of Heroes", you must notify Lao Wu as soon as possible." ”
"No problem, I also look forward to further cooperation with Director Wu." Yang Xiao replied while thinking to himself, your series of boutiques are all in my mind, how can I let you go easily.
A café in Port City. In a private room, a table full of barbecued pork buns, fish fillet porridge, shrimp dumplings, fish balls, beef balls, egg tarts, and black tea for Hong Kong-style morning tea is full. The three actors from the martial arts background are sitting there, they are all brothers, and they are chatting more casually.
"Aaron, how about the book you picked up?" A stout older man asked.
"Bao, I'll tell you the truth, the book is really good. I really didn't expect that people in the mainland would write such a good book. Aaron was full of confidence, but also a little smug.
When the other two people in the room heard Ah Long say this, they looked at each other in unison, with a little surprise in their hearts and some questions.
The other, who was a little emaciated, asked in disbelief. "It's really as good as you say."
Aaron turned his head to the somewhat emaciated man. "Ah Biao, I really didn't lie to you. The plot is very cleverly set up, and there are even a few classic fight scenes, all of which are drawn graphically. Great screenwriter. ”
This time, it was Po's turn to be even more surprised. "also designed martial arts scenes, will this screenwriter still be able to work hard?"
Aaron smiled at this time.
"I don't know much about that. Although the fight scenes are sketches, I personally feel that they are very good. The design is thrilling, and the key is a great comedic effect, and this is my favorite. The screenwriter called this film a kung fu comedy, which was very appealing to me. ”
All three of them have kung fu skills, and they have all served as action design directors for the film, so they know that those kung fu designs have a general framework first. It is difficult for people without kung fu to imagine being able to design a complete fight scene. Does the screenwriter have kung fu? This made them very curious, the screenwriter of Hong Kong City, but there is no kung fu.
Ah Long looked at the two senior brothers in front of him, and knew their thoughts in his heart. "Brother Bao, Ah Biao, do you also want to go to the mainland?" Because the news that Director Wu and Ah Fa went to the interior to bring back a good book has spread in the circle.
Ah Bao looked at Ah Long and said very firmly. "It's not you, it's the three of us." After speaking, he waved his hand, and he had the momentum of a senior brother, suppressing what Ah Long wanted to say.
"I know, you've taken the notebook. Rest assured, it won't delay you for too long, three days at most. You're not going to tell me you don't have any time, are you? ”
The senior brother said so, Ah Long couldn't refuse, and he didn't want to refuse.
"Then I'll talk to the director in advance, so as not to mind. In addition, I will ask for details of the mainland screenwriters. ”
Po laughed and patted Aaron on the shoulder. "That's right. This is a good brother, then we are ready to wait for your good news, and we will leave tomorrow when the matter is confirmed. ”