There is no doubt that the director has the right to change the script - but that has to be done when you are alone on the crew, just like when Song Ang was filming "Prisoner" or Dai Chengbi was filming "Drawing Ground as a Prison", in one word, how to film it
, it is up to them to decide how to change it.
After several operations of "Cure", it was no longer the case.
Under normal circumstances, in order to be more complete and not disrupt the shooting rhythm of the entire movie.
The rigorous crew will not allow easy changes to the script during the filming stage unless there are force majeure factors.
As for minor detail modifications within a reasonable range, that's no problem.
Because no matter how rigorous the script is, there may be small errors and logical contradictions.
This is also the core of the screenwriter and team - to deal with these accidents and improve the logic and excitement of the script.
But in general terms, such as shooting techniques and the core of the script, once the core is modified, no one knows whether the core of the entire movie will collapse due to a slight change later.
In the past two months, Song Ang has been testing the "warning line" of this movie and constantly making changes. Not to mention Dai Chengbi, the actors and screenwriters also have their own opinions - this is not just changing themselves.
The role understanding is completely contrary to the extended reading!
Dai Chengbi's voice was basically the only one that could be heard on the set, but no matter how loud he was, Song Ang's only response was a noncommittal silence, or a perfunctory smile, "Director Dai, what you said makes sense, but
I am the chief director of the film, and I have been preparing for this film since last year. My understanding of it and its true direction are better than yours!"
"What you mean by being clearer is to drastically slow down the rhythm of the story, create a gimmick of the best parents, and add crazy drama to them. What we want is a metaphor, so that the audience can not only resonate with it but also trigger thinking after watching it!"
"Either you just brush it off and completely ignore the depth of the protagonists healing each other and seeking help from each other, and just cater to the public's taste and appreciation level. If you shoot like this, not to mention the artistry, even the story is fragmented and cannot stand up to scrutiny at all!"
The more Dai Chengbi said, the more angry he got, and finally he started tearing the dough apart. Why not tear it apart and keep it for the Chinese New Year?
He directly mocked, "And your pictures, colors, and camera movements are too straightforward and too advanced. Even if the things you shoot can be popular for a while with these gimmicks, it won't take long. In a year and a half, this film
The movie will be forgotten by people, and it has no artistic quality at all! The things you make will never make it to the stage!"
Now Song Ang couldn't hold himself any longer and sneered.
"Yes, you, Director Dai, have gained a lot of fame? You are a great director of artistic films, and the films you make are all sent to major awards and won awards at major film festivals, but have you ever considered the pressure from investors?
If you follow Director Dai's shooting model, the movie you make will have some depth and artistry, but can you help investors return their money? "Drawing Ground" is a return on money, and it has become a typical example of using small things to make big things, but this
How much of you is in it, how much of Xia Yu's passion is in it? You are too aloof, what about the people under your control? Also, why do you, Director Dai, think that the movies made by Song Ang are not good enough?
artistry?!"
"What you call artistry is to use a lot of fake one-shot shooting techniques to consume the actors' emotions again and again? You have to understand that this is not a documentary! The actors' emotions are limited, and you have them to maintain this emotion at all times.
, do you want to destroy them - do you want them to ruin their acting careers after filming this movie!?"
At this point, Dai Chengbi finally made it clear. He stared at Song Ang without hesitation.
Song Ang's face was a little gloomy. He refused to admit it and asked instead, "It's you who want to pursue artistry, and you're the one who opposes my repeated use of one-shot to the end. How can I abolish them with one-shot?"
Fully immersive performance, developing actors' acting skills to the greatest extent, can not only tap into what Director Dai calls artistry, but also integrate it with commercial aspects to ensure profitability, is there anything wrong with that?"
Dai Chengbi argued with reason, "This kind of shooting method of yours can be taken by another person. How is it different from the assembly line in a factory?"
Song Ang smiled, "Most of the movies in Hollywood are assembly-line movies, but can you deny the excellence of these movies? How popular they are? Why is Hollywood called the capital of movies, the dream factory of movies? Why do Chinese movies keep going?
If you don’t go out? It’s difficult to gain worldwide recognition—it’s because there are too many directors like you who are self-righteous and consider themselves artistic!”
"I understand what Director Dai means. You want to make a Dai movie that people can recognize and appreciate at a glance. This is your movie directed by Dai Chengbi. I have no right to object, but you seem to have forgotten that I am the one who
Chief director, investor, producer——"
At this point, all the contradictions were brought out. With Yu Junhao's turnaround, Song Ang had already suppressed his anger. The circle was well connected, how could he not know that it was you "Xia Yu"
Studio” is muddying the waters?
Therefore, he did not want to avoid the crew at all. Even if this matter spread out, what if it hurt the enemy a thousand times, and he would lose three hundred to himself at most. According to his own sharp character, he would never do such a stupid thing. It is really
During this period, I was so depressed that I needed to find an outlet!
"This is Song Ang's movie. If Director Dai cannot approve it, then I think there is no need for us to cooperate!"
The sentence "This is my Song Ang's movie" expresses Dai Chengbi's humility these past few months incisively and vividly.
He looked at Song Ang, then looked around at everyone on the set, his eyes tearing open.
Just when Dai Chengbi was about to lose his temper, a familiar voice pulled him back.
"Director Song can't decide whether to cooperate or not, right?" After listening to most of the argument between the two, Xia Yu originally wanted to wait and see, but Song Ang's words really made her wait and see.
Can't go down anymore.
"Give me a way, thank you!" Meng Dong pushed aside the crowd gathered in front of him. As soon as he heard the voice, the staff and extras all got out of the way. The eyes of these people were filled with the gossip furnace of Taishang Laojun.
of blazing flames,
Whether they film or not is secondary. The main thing is to watch the scenes between the two great directors Song Ang and Dai Chengbi.
Xia Yujin walked from outside the crowd into the center of the set, which was also the middle of the incident.
There was a smile on her lips, "Besides, can Director Song be sure that this is your movie?"
As Xia Yu spoke, he signaled Dai Chengbi with his eyes to be patient and not move.
As soon as she said these words, the whole incident was directly upgraded to the super level.
Crowd: "Hiss——"
So exciting.
Xia Yu's sudden arrival and sudden words made Song Ang frown.
In the past few months, "Xia Yu Studio" Fang Wuwei and the entire crew are basically his people. Except for the last time, Xia Yu Studio signed a supplementary agreement and there has been no sound.
It made him almost forget that this movie could not be completely considered as his project.
However, Xia Yu's words made him wary for no reason. He stared at her with a smile on his face, "What do Yu Bao mean by this?"
A strong female voice suddenly sounded on the set, "That's it for today's shooting. Let's clean up and get off the set!"
If Xia Yu's appearance was sudden, then Tao Tang's appearance was unexpected. But her sudden voice was not unexpected. Although Tao Tang had only been to the set a few times, but every time
The arrival of the movie will trigger a rectification by the crew, making her voice far more convincing and recognized than Xia Yu's voice, which is the dominance of a strong business woman in the workplace.
The fire of gossip was still burning in the hearts of many people, but after Tao Tang gave an order, the staff could still stay on the set to sort things out, and the extras really had no choice but to disperse in a hurry and leave in disappointment.
As for the starring team, except for Xia Yu, the rest of them all looked at each other and left.
Before leaving, Teacher Ning Lifen walked up to Xia Yu, shook hands, rubbed her hands, and said in a voice that could only be heard by the two of them, "Let's have a good talk, but don't let Xiao Dai suffer a big loss. He is a young man."
We have a professional and competent director!”
Xia Yu smiled and patted the back of the veteran actor's hand, "Don't worry, Aunt Ning."
Teacher Zhao Jinhong happened to be here today, but when faced with this kind of thing, he has never been interested in gossiping or anything like that. With his little granddaughter’s cute, soft and soft voice, “Grandpa, Grandpa——” sounds good?
He picked up his bag and thermos cup and said, "No shooting assignment? I'll go home first."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
After waiting for someone to leave, Tao Tang picked up a bottle of Red Bull, opened the lid, drank it in one gulp, and said calmly: "Xia Yu means that this movie has become our favorite since last month.
Studio movie!”
Song Ang looked at Ding Yuan who was sitting behind the monitor and stood up, his face full of uneasiness. Now his eyes were about to burst, he had a sullen face and smiled angrily, and asked.
"Screenwriter Ding Yuan, don't you have anything to say to me?"
"well……"
Ding Yuan thought for a while and sighed, "Last month, I sold the ownership of the script to Xia Yu Studio."
Ding Yuan had no choice. He couldn't say that you, Song Ang, were too stingy. You bought the ownership of the original script of "The Cure" cheaply, but for the newly revised one, you reapplied for the copyright, re-established the project and cooperated with several parties, and you bought out the original script.
On top of that, there was only an additional RMB 1 million in retouching fees - then Xia Yu Studio offered a sky-high price, a price that you couldn't bear to part with and I couldn't refuse - if I didn't sell it, would I be stupid?
"I have told you several times that I am short of money and I hope you will consider buying out the ownership of the new script, but you have not responded directly to me! I did not expect that -" the trouble would reach this point, so he apologized,
"In the agreement signed with you, I will ask the lawyer to discuss the specific compensation for liquidated damages with you later. I have something to do here, so I will take the first step!"
The atmosphere on the set was so depressing. In fact, if the price Tao Tang hadn't paid was so ridiculously high, he really wouldn't have thought of offending Song Ang. But with this deal, he would no longer be in this profession and would switch to writing.
For novels, you can get royalties from them, which is enough.
As soon as the screenwriter Ding Yuan left, the set was basically deserted. In the past two minutes, Song Ang also restrained the anger in his heart little by little. He glanced at Xia Yu, then at Tao Tang, and closed his eyes.
I nodded several times, opened my eyes, and praised him without hesitation.
"It's incredible. I've been hunting geese all day long and today I was pecked in the eye by an eagle. This time, I, Song Ang, came up short. This time, I, Song Ang, lost. I admit it. But next time, let's fight for real."
Fight, fight!"
Tao Tang is the kind of person who is willing to do things to the best of her ability, but she must keep a tightrope in her words and not let others take advantage of her. She smiled lightly and said, "Director Song, there is no need for a real sword fight. We should cooperate.
Let's continue. I just hope that you can direct according to the direction and pace we set during the review. If you have any questions, you can discuss it with Director Dai. Our two studios have successfully completed the filming of this movie."
Maybe he was too angry or too angry. Song Ang shook his head and smiled like a gentleman. "It's not necessary. I tricked you. If you give me a slap in the face, we will be even."
The look he looked at Dai Chengbi was full of contempt and disdain.
No words were spoken, but the meaning was profound and obvious - "What the hell, you are only qualified to stand behind these two women, pretending to be powerful, but without these two women protecting you, see if you can make a difference, wait.
Come on, sooner or later I will have to take care of you!"
When Dai Chengbi was looked at like this, he was a little surprised and resentful, and his ears turned red.
Seeing that something was wrong, Xia Yu patted him on the shoulder and whispered: "What's the big deal? Standing behind us, it won't work? He thought, he hasn't had the chance yet!" Dai Chengbi was angry and funny, but
But it's heartwarming.
Tao Tang still looked elegant and generous, "It's rare to have such an opportunity to cooperate, but since Director Song is not very interested in our 'small workshop' and has some prejudices and opinions, there is really nothing we can do. I hope that we can still do it."
There are opportunities for cooperation!”
Song Ang nodded, smiled playfully, "Hope!"
Before Song Ang left, Tao Tang still reminded him very "uprightly and politely", "I heard from Teacher Ding Yuan that the ownership of the original script of "Cure" is in the hands of Director Song? You can also use the original script to make a fuss, but
I have to give a piece of advice to Director Song - although you are no longer directing this movie, you are still the largest investor in it, and you have invested tens of millions in the movie. I hope you will put the overall situation first!"
Thirty million doesn't seem like much, but the bank must be counting the money, and the counting is numb. But in reality, this amount of money is already a lot.
Another reminder, "Also, we signed a 'supplementary agreement'. One of the clauses in it is that within one year of the release of "The Cure", the original script cannot be remade. If Director Song doesn't mind, you can also try it.
, just treat it as a stage for us to touch each other!”
This time, Song Ang couldn't hold it back anymore.
His eyes were gloomy, he looked at Tao Tang, nodded, and said only two words, "Awesome!"