I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 156 154. Teaching filming in the front, teaching life in the back

  Actually, Yang Mi rarely talked with Xu Xin about her company.

  She knows her boyfriend's temper.

   Or is it a "common problem" of rich people?

   That belongs to comparative solipsism.

  Even now, it’s almost impossible to see that her boyfriend is domineering or looks down on ordinary people. But the kind of world view that is different from ordinary people after being rich can still be felt.

   And this kind of world view has a particularly obvious characteristic, that is "impatient".

  This kind of impatience does not mean being impatient and eager for success. It's a kind of thing that can make them uncomfortable, and they usually rarely choose to be patient.

  Maybe ordinary people endure it and get through it, but they won't.

  Because in their view, these things are not qualified for them to endure.

  She can't judge whether this characteristic of her boyfriend is good or bad. Because she herself has not reached this level, and has not yet achieved financial freedom. So I don't know what it feels like to have millions of dollars in your pockets, and you don't need to calculate the price when you buy things, and you have to get what you want.

  Even if she is the person next to her pillow, she still can't understand it.

  But this kind of intolerance may be a manifestation of personality charm for themselves. But for others, it may not be a good thing.

  She understood what her boyfriend meant.

   I don't like the company...or I don't like being restrained and wronged by others.

  But if a person gives all his physical and mental hopes to another person, this is a very unacceptable thing for girls.

  She believes that her boyfriend will always be nice to her.

  As the daughter of a police officer, some keen observations of the details of life have been soaked in bones and blood.

   She asked herself, she was very accurate in judging people.

  A boyfriend who thinks about himself even when he gets a massage deserves her infinite trust.

   But the problem is that even so, she can't accept that she has become a blind and independent person.

   This was the case before, and it was even more so after seeing Bao Wenjing's changes.

  So, after hearing what her boyfriend said, she just shook her head slightly:

   "The contract is over."

   "...Why? Isn't it just a liquidated damages of 20 million, just give it directly. What kind of development can the company of Soso have?"

  If others say this, Yang Mi will think that the other party is bragging.

  But she believes in her boyfriend.

  Because he really took money for money...

  So, looking at her brother who was already getting angry, she quietly changed the way of chatting:

   "But we can't be the kind of people who don't know how to be grateful, right, bro."

   "..."

  Xu Xin frowned instantly.

"As the saying goes, the kindness of dripping water is reciprocated by the spring. No matter what the reason is, I can have what I am today... at least the company gave me a platform, right? I finally embarked on this road when I was discovered and trained. No matter what this kindness is, you have to remember it... I mean, there is no boss in the world who doesn't want to make money, right? When you go to other people, you see the world from the perspective of the boss. The little wage earners feel the same way..."

   As she spoke, the girl who had finally finished picking out a pair walked up to Xu Xin and sat on his lap.

   With a hook of the hand, after hooking her boyfriend into her arms, she gently smoothed his frowning brows:

"I'm talking... besides being stingy, the company is also quite responsible. Think about it, Sister Zeng is also so responsible, and Tingting was also sent by the company. Yes, after meeting you, I started to make great strides... But the basics Didn’t the company do it step by step? It’s a kindness for people to discover me. But after I came in, as a wage earner, it’s only natural for me to make money for my boss.

  They don’t open philanthropic halls, right? And I made money for them, and realized my self-worth in my work. As soon as the contract arrives, there will be no debts. Right? So, I won't leave. Look at the newsletter, she has such big wrists, and she didn't say she got angry with the company, but waited until the contract ended before leaving...We can't be too human, right? "

  Of course Xu Xin understood what she said was right.

  But putting aside the facts, he just wants his girlfriend to have a more relaxed and free environment.

  As soon as she acted like a baby in her arms, the soaring fragrance rushed to her face, and the anger in her heart caused by Rong Xinda's picking and searching gradually disappeared.

   Then he responded:

"Um…"

   "Hey~MUA~"

   After kissing her face, she stood up again.

   Without her saying anything, Xu Xin carried two piles of clothes and walked with her to the room where the washing machine was kept.

  This clothes will definitely not be finished tonight.

   After the two threw a pot of the most into it, they went straight back to the house.

  I originally planned to take advantage of the fact that I could finally let go, so I don’t have to worry about the sound insulation effect...

   As a result, I was taking a bath, and suddenly I saw red.

   As a last resort, Xu Xin hurriedly rinsed his eyes full of regret, and went directly to the kitchen to boil brown sugar water.

  Wait for his girlfriend to complete the last process of her long-term skin care. After applying Vaseline on the soles of her feet, she gulped down the big glass of brown sugar water with the fragrance of skin care products all over her body.

   With a rather rude swipe of his mouth, he sat directly on the boyfriend who was reading a book by the bed.

   "Little brother~ Do you want my little sister to comfort you..."

   "What should I buy for my uncles and aunts this Chinese New Year?"

   Xu Xin, who had been thinking about this in his mind, suddenly asked.

"Well…"

  Yang Mi showed a thoughtful look.

  Just thinking, she tied her hair into a ball head that is more convenient for movement.

  Learning the skills from the masseuse, I started to slowly press the back of my palm on my boyfriend's leg to relax the muscles.

"It's fine to give away whatever you want. The two of you don't need anything. And my mother was cheated when I bought health care products for my grandma when I was young, so after that, she didn't trust health care products much... this matter Don't worry about it, I'll go buy it myself, just say you gave it to me...What about Uncle Xu? What do you want?"

   "He lacks nothing..."

  The girl who had already bent down grunted:

   "Well... then let's talk... I'll buy you and take it back with you... Suck~ Turn off the light."

"don't want…"

  Fingertips across his girlfriend's somewhat blurred eyebrows and eyes, Xu Xin chuckled lightly:

   "I like looking at you like this."

   "..."

   This compliment didn't bring the girl's heart full of joy.

   All I got was a blank stare and a mumbled sentence:

   "Bad guy~"

  …

  Director Zhang is directing the opera "Qin Shihuang" in New York, and the proposal has been submitted.

  Frankly speaking, the work intensity of the past half a year has made everyone relax at the end of this year.

  Although we haven’t said it’s a holiday yet, we’ll wait for Director Zhang to come back from the United States on the 10th, and we’ll have a get-together... But there’s almost no one in the Olympic Building.

   After a year of hard work, I want to rest.

  Xu Xin didn't go out the next day either.

In the morning, I followed my girlfriend to do the laundry, and showed her doing yoga and practicing boxing and swords there. After lunch, we went to eat the roast duck at Bianyifang. In the afternoon, she packed up the clothes she dried and went straight to the car go home.

  Before going home, Xu Xin accompanied her to the bank.

   took Sun Ting's salary for a whole year as the year-end bonus.

   Then, the next afternoon, Xu Xin also picked up Jewel's staff at the airport.

  Bringing a large box of film boxes, I came to a place called "Xiantao Digital Video Studio".

   This place is the editing studio of "Golden Armor".

  After editing here, it was brought to the United States for production.

  The relationship with Zhang Yimou is very good, and the editors inside are also top-notch in the industry. The person in charge of editing this time is also Cheng Long, the editor of "Golden Armor", who came in person.

  Xu Xin also met this editor for the first time, but after watching "Golden Armor", he also puts 120% of his heart on this editor.

   As for the young man introduced by Director Zhang himself, although Cheng Long has never been to the set of "Golden Armor", he probably knows that Director Zhang appreciates this young man. The two communicated very happily. After agreeing on the editing price and signing the contract, Xu Xin stayed with him until after ten o'clock that night.

   After smoothing out the general idea of ​​the editing with the sub-shots and giving him the story line of the script, Cheng Long gave him an accurate time for the rough editing.

   a week.

   A week later, I will roughly cut it into pieces.

   At that time, Jay Chou will be able to take the rough cut film to He Guo to make the soundtrack.

  Everything was settled, and it was almost 12 o'clock when Xu Xin arrived home.

   But the payoff is huge.

   It's just a pity that my girlfriend is not here.

  He had to sleep on this big bed alone again.

  …

  February 10th.

   On the day Zhang Yimou came back, Xu Xin received the rough cut of 77 minutes of "The Unspeakable Secret".

   And Jay Chou also came to Yanjing.

   It's just a transit.

  Chinese New Year is of great significance to every Chinese. He was no exception, so after he came to get the finished film today, he didn't even have time to watch it, so he took the copy and got in the car with Lin Mike and other music directors to the airport.

  Go to Tokyo.

   This is the last thing to do before the year. After finishing it, rest and enjoy the rare vacation before starting to get busy.

   And Xu Xin and he didn't even have a meal.

  After seeing him off, he also took the 77-minute film to the Olympic Building.

  Director Zhang came back, and everyone was going to hold their last meeting years ago.

  It is said that it is a meeting, but it is actually a dinner.

   It’s been a year of hard work. We will get together at the end of the year and go our separate ways.

  However, many people have already left early today, and those who participated in the dinner were all staff from Yanjing.

   There are not many people.

  Including Wei Lanfang, Ma Wen and others did not come.

  Zhang Wu also left.

  During lunch, there were only two tables.

  I don’t drink much wine, it’s still red wine.

  Zhang Yimou didn’t say much encouragement... After all, he hasn’t passed the review yet. But I dare not celebrate in advance, it will not sound good if it spreads.

   Even lunch is eaten near the Olympic Building.

  After eating a meal and agreeing on the working time for the beginning of the year, it officially means that everyone's busy work for the whole year is over.

   But Zhang Yimou did not leave in a hurry, but returned to the Olympic Building with Xu Xin.

  Take out the player, Xu Xin drew the curtains, unfolded the curtains, and when he clicked on the player, suddenly, he said nervously:

   "This is a rough cut version... It's not the final version... There are no special effects and the like... You mainly look at the story..."

"…ha."

  I haven't seen him for 40 days. Zhang Yimou, who seems to have gotten a little fatter, couldn't help laughing:

   "What? Are you afraid that I will criticize you?"

   After finishing speaking, seeing Xu Xin's embarrassing appearance, he smiled and shook his head:

   "Let it go, it's okay."

"…Um."

  Xu Xin pressed the play button, and then the picture of Tamkang Music Middle School appeared directly on the screen.

   and a very vague sound.

  He quickly adjusted the volume of his voice.

   But after the volume is increased, it is replaced by a noise.

  It's normal, after all, the radio has not been post-processed.

   Ordinary viewers may not have a good impression of this kind of film... because it seems too rough.

  But Zhang Yimou, as a practitioner, checks this kind of rough-cut films... there are thirty if not fifty. So I didn't feel anything, just crossed my legs, sat on the chair, frowned and stared at the voice on the screen:

   "You major in piano, right?"

"Yes."

   "Why do you want to transfer to our school? Is your school not good?"

   The conversation between men and women sounded in the noise.

   And Zhang Yimou asked while staring at the slowly moving distant scene;

   "This voice... is Yang Mi?"

   "Yes. I specially practiced the accent of Hokkien... What do you think?"

"good."

  After nodding his head to express his approval, he looked at the painting students in the movie who were coloring the oil painting of Tamkang Music Middle School in the screen, and just rightly switched the shots of perspective, oil painting, and perspective, and nodded slightly.

   There was even a hint of surprise in his eyes.

very nice.

  Through real shots and oil painting close-ups, to complement the strong artistic atmosphere of this campus...

"Yes, Not Bad."

   There are no outsiders here, so Zhang Yimou did not hesitate to praise himself.

  Just for the opening scene, he has already given Xu Xin a pass...or an excellent score.

  But it can't be too exaggerated.

   What if it floats away?

  After Xu Xin heard this, he had a score in his heart.

   Let out a long sigh of relief.

  The screen continues to rotate.

  Because of noise and rough cuts, there are destined to be many scenes that have not been used yet.

  But after 77 minutes, Zhang Yimou still had a touch of surprise in his eyes.

  Looking at Xu Xin's somewhat disturbed expression in the half-dark light, he thought for a while and asked:

   "Who is the photographer?"

   "Li Pingdong."

   "Li Pingdong..."

   After searching for the name in his mind, Zhang Yimou seemed to remember who he was, and nodded unconsciously:

   "The style is great."

  Xu Xin suddenly felt more at ease, but he still couldn't help asking:

   "What about the storyline? Did you see anything? Did you find anything awkward?"

   "The storyline is not bad."

  Zhang Yimou agreed, and then recalled the outline of the whole story, and continued:

   "At least, the story is clear. But because it is a rough cut, you should have a lot of shots implying that Lu Xiaoyu is not a person of this era, right?"

"…Um."

"But one thing has already been hinted clearly, that is, in every interior scene, there will be a desk lamp next to Lu Xiaoyu. That kind of old desk lamp, at first I thought you were posing casually, but later found out that it was not, Every time there is always something old in the background around her, this hint is very interesting. As far as shooting is concerned, this Li Pingdong's photography style is very suitable for this film...Is it his own idea or the idea you gave?"

   "I did it myself."

"…Um."

  The satisfaction in the eyes of the middle-aged man grew stronger.

  The corner of his mouth showed a relaxed smile unconsciously:

"It's very good... the soundtrack, the post-production has put some thought into it, it's a very good story. At first glance, it looks very flat, but in fact, after careful consideration, you have hidden a lot of things in this film...but you can't see it at the moment. Because A lot of scenes are missed...but you can see what you want to express...if you use colors...you don't have to try to imitate me.

  For example, yours is on the road with wind power generation. There is no need to be so abrupt. When he rushed up, he used natural light, but when he came down, he used a blue light filter...no need. You can transition more naturally. For example, give some hints about the weather. The sun was shining brightly when he was going uphill, but when he was going downhill, there was a gray layer in the sky... This is more natural than the very abrupt blue light filter...I suggest you change it here. "

  Zhang Yimou did not boast, but gradually began to talk to him about some unnatural scenes in the movie.

  He could tell from watching this drama, although this kid was looking for his own style.

  But in fact, some pictures still continue the techniques I taught him.

  However... perhaps because of the first use and first shooting, some places are still a little jerky.

   Then change it.

   Just take a few more shots.

   There is nothing wrong with the interior scenes, but the main flaws are still in the exterior scenes.

  The shooting of outdoor scenes not only depends on the weather conditions, but sometimes when necessary, some technical means must be used to achieve the desired effect of the director.

  Xu Xin's shortcomings are mainly here.

  Because shooting locations, how to shoot, and what to use for shooting, all require the accumulation of experience.

   No matter how high the talent is, it is the same.

   This is a lack of experience.

  In fairness, the problems he mentioned are all small flaws that cannot be concealed.

  But since... the first time I made a movie, I have already taught such a good answer, so why can't I make further progress?

  So, he was not stingy, looking at the young man who had already started to record with a notebook, and explained his understanding and opinions on some shots bit by bit.

  And all the modifications and deficiencies are actually reflected in the words of Zhang Yimou's final summary:

"Twenty years ago, I was pursuing the ultimate in color. I told you before, didn't you ask me why I used red so unscrupulously in "Red Sorghum", and even used high-red exposure for two scenes? Do you want to make a visual impact... Actually, I wanted to express a kind of appeal through red at the time. But now I think about it...

  You include our "Golden Armor" this time.

  Why is the investment so large?

  Because I used too many real scenes. Real-life buildings, real-life chrysanthemums... Do you want to say that computer special skills can't do it? absolutely okay. You can even save a lot of money...but why do you have to make real shots? Because of making movies for so many years, I found one thing...natural is the best.

  When I was young, I liked to use filters to express various themes of the film, and I liked to use contrasting colors to express the mood contrast of various characters. But in fact...at my age, after a kind of precipitation, precipitation, and re-precipitation...you will find that no kind of beauty in this world can replace the visual beauty provided by nature itself. Ultimate beauty.

  Natural flowers are much more beautiful when photographed than those synthesized by computer special effects. Also much more realistic. And some of the things you expressed through the filter in this drama, I can understand it as your personal style. But... I think you should go in the direction of how to use the natural environment to express the lens language.

  You go to take a picture and compare it, and you will actually understand. Will the beauty in nature surprise you... just like the wind power generation in Chaoyinhai, and the wind blowing grass and waves. It won't give you any extreme aesthetic feeling, but it will definitely make you feel particularly comfortable and harmonious. And if you are comfortable, then the audience will definitely feel very comfortable, because this is a kind of beauty presented to you by "nature".

   And when a natural scene shocks you, it will also shock the audience. And in this kind of shock and harmony, you will find...no matter our camera, filter, shooting technique, angle...everything, it is all virtual. You only need the simplest lens, and it is enough to record it. And what is the former called? The former, we call it ingenuity. And the latter, we call it back to basics. "

  In the quiet screening room, the middle-aged man generously guided the young people in front of him. As a film art practitioner whose artistic career has been running for the third decade, he has accumulated such a wealth of experience.

  Use the simplest and plain language, without any mystification, to solve his doubts and answer his questions.

   Let him not take the detours of his youth, and directly find the most essential things.

  At the same time, he didn't try to make the young man in front of him reproduce his thoughts one by one:

"Of course, every movie is different. You also have to judge according to the theme... there are many kinds of beauty, right? But in my understanding, this kind of exudes a kind of... a little unreal but more Most of them are movies that reflect the love between young men and women. Since you want to make it more beautiful, you should add as few artificial traces as possible.

You see, in your film, you use a lot of lens language to interpret the inner activities of the two people, and the exterior scenes also use natural landscapes... those mountains, seas, trees, falling rain, and desolate withered leaves to create the inner world of the characters .

  Since you have decided to express this kind of beauty, try to achieve the ultimate. It's not that the shots you took are not good, but that you still have a possibility for improvement. Whether it's a movie or the world... what is the ultimate beauty and comfort? "

  Looking at Xu Xin in front of him, he spoke earnestly:

"It's nothing more than eight words: Man and nature coexist in harmony. Only clear water can produce natural hibiscus. You appreciate a kind of beauty, look at the world, even like movies, and interpret this story. On these angles. Instead of simply expressing the protagonist’s inner world through filters, natural environments, and light. Do you understand? Of course...what I said may not be suitable for you, you still have to find what belongs to you own inner world."

   "..."

  Xu Xin didn't say a word.

   Instead, he repeatedly pondered and commented on every word Director Zhang said to himself.

   Actually he understood.

  Director Zhang was still talking about the movie "The Unspeakable Secret" in the first half.

  But the latter words have nothing to do with the movie...

   Or "this movie" is irrelevant.

   It is an attitude towards life, movies, etc. at his age.

   and what he's after now.

   Otherwise, it would not be possible to add a sentence later that not all of what he said is suitable for him.

   In front of the movie, it is directing flaws.

  But later, he was already teaching him a point of view...

  Xu Xin is not the kind of person who can't accept criticism and correction...Although if someone says "Not Drunk" is **** on Youku, he will still reply.

  But it’s a shame, isn’t everyone trying to ridicule each other while growing up a little bit.

  And he also understood what Director Zhang meant.

   As far as how much I learned...it must be a lot.

  But Director Zhang also said that he only chooses the one that suits him.

  So, he nodded:

   "I understand...I have to think about these shots when I go back, and see which ones have to be re-shot and which ones need to be fine-tuned..."

   "Sure, I must think about it."

  Zhang Yimou also responded:

"After all, I only watched the rough cut version. Many of the pictures you took have a sense of fragmentation, and there is no way to echo them. Go back and think about it. Anyway, there is nothing to do during the Chinese New Year. Think about it, and then spend a day or two to reshoot Camera. After the news from the leader of the new year comes out, we have to focus on the Olympics. Rehearsals, rehearsals, prop design and customization all require 100% concentration, you know?"

"Um!"

  Seeing Xu Xin nodding vigorously, Zhang Yimou smiled easily:

   "Ha... let's go, this year, it's over."

"Um."

  Xu Xin nodded, got up and took out the film box.

   This year, it's over.

  …

  That afternoon, Yang Mi found her boyfriend with several large boxes of Yanjing specialties.

   are local specialties such as dim sum from Daoxiang Village and pickles from Liubiju.

  Is it worth money?

It is worthless. There is really nothing delicious in Yanjing.

  Is it worth money?

   Very valuable. Because although the pastries in Daoxiang Village are gift boxes, they are freshly baked by my girlfriend who went to queue to buy them herself, instead of being processed directly in the factory. Liubiju's pickles are also some of the best to grab.

  Adding some other miscellaneous special products, there are a dozen boxes, wrapped with tape into two "boxes" and handed them to the boyfriend.

  Then... It was a desperate squeeze that wanted to squeeze Xu Xin's waist.

  As soon as she thought that she might not see anyone for the next half month, she wished she could fill up enough times for a year at a time.

   Forcibly exhausted all the Okamotos left at home, and this is the end.

   When we parted, she was the one who sent it.

   But he didn't get out of the car. He was just in the Audi A6 in the airport parking lot, watching his boyfriend disappear into the passageway pushing the big bags and small bags.

  Think?

  I don’t want to think about it for now.

  I'm full, I don't want to think about it for now.

  9:30.

  Dongsheng Airport.

  Xu Xin got into Li Hao's car and drove towards his long-lost hometown.

   Ask for a monthly pass, buddy!

  (end of this chapter)