The actors did not hesitate to applaud Karasawa, because the look in his eyes as he looked at the camera was really chilling, and it felt like he had fallen into eternal loneliness.
This shot alone shows Karasawa's directorial skills. He doesn't look like a fledgling newcomer at all. They can only attribute it to talent.
But compared to the director's ability, his acting ability is even more impressive.
It's like he's not acting, but expressing himself naturally.
They didn't know how Tangze did it, but that didn't stop them from being amazed.
"Director Tang, maybe it's more appropriate to call you Film Emperor Tang. I think that freeze-frame shot can even leave a name in film history!" Xu Zheng said sincerely:
"I haven't seen this kind of shots and performances in domestic movies for a long time."
Feng Yuanzheng also did not hesitate to praise: "I used to be able to accept you calling us teacher with peace of mind, but now I feel ashamed. Director Tang, if you don't mind, please call me Brother Feng from now on!"
Xu Qing immediately cheered and said, "I recognized this younger brother first, so I am the eldest sister and you are the second brother."
Tang Ze naturally followed the current and called Sister Xu and Brother Feng.
Feng Yuanzhen laughed. He was not trying to make friends with Tang Ze, but he really felt that way. However, he was easy-going and didn't explain anything.
Li Jiejian also smiled and shook his head: "There are talented people from generation to generation, but I really can't accept it anymore."
Wu Qian held up her face and thought about the scene just now. For some reason, she felt a little sad and found it difficult to integrate into the current atmosphere.
She was thinking, is Tang Ze really happy? Is that look in his eyes really just an act?
Tang Ze didn't notice Wu Qian's depression and kept giving up to the actors who praised him: "Thank you for your cooperation these days. Tomorrow is the last day. Let's get together after filming."
Then he turned his focus to Li Jianjian:
"Now, everyone is sending congratulations to Teacher Li Jiejian who has finished filming. The dinner party that follows is prepared for the teacher. After all, no one knows whether Teacher Li Jiejian will come tomorrow, right?"
Of course Li Jiejian knew what Tang Ze meant and hoped that he would come to attend the real closing ceremony tomorrow, so he smiled and nodded.
……
While the filming of "This Man Came from Earth" was in progress, the debate about the Tang Ze incident was still fermenting online.
Without two or three days of eradication, the popularity may not go away for the time being, but this is a good thing for the crew. Only when it is popular can it be exposed. If you don’t watch this movie, it is now ranked in the top 20 of the hot search list?
Even on Douban, among the movies that will be released this year, the most anticipated movie page has also added this one, temporarily ranking 7th.
[No matter how unsightly, bad, perfunctory, etc. are said on the Internet, I am looking forward to this movie anyway. It is the first major online movie. There are spoof videos everywhere on the Internet. It is so annoying. I hope this trend can be changed.
I just don’t know what the type is and how much it will cost?]
[Same as above, I don’t mind if it’s just a few dollars for text messages]
[I am a student, but I like science fiction very much. It is very cost-effective to watch a science fiction movie for a few yuan or more. I will definitely buy it on the day the movie is released!]
[Tang Xianzi’s movie, please support it first. Don’t worry about whether it’s true or not if you read it online. We’re here for Tang Xianzi’s looks.]
【Tang Xianzi! My eternal god!】
【……】
There is no doubt that although netizens are easily guided by public opinion due to information asymmetry, when they calm down they find that the root cause of this matter actually lies in Tang Ze's ability to direct.
And this, just look at the works.
Therefore, the endless debate has driven the popularity of this movie to continue to rise.
Some people are happy, but others are worried. The news that Gu Yongjiang received from his informant in the United States is not friendly.
Because he was worried that Tang Ze was a junior of the financial backer, Gu Yongjiang naturally wanted to investigate him, but the results of the investigation were very vague. It was only known that he was suspected of being born in the United States and had a certain connection with the huge Williams family.
Other information has been kept tight-lipped. If we really want to find out more detailed information, we will need to send detectives to spend years of time or spend money.
But there is no doubt that he has no money.
In fact, this is good news for him, because his sponsor has nothing to do with Williams, and Tang Ze will naturally not be the junior of the sponsor.
But he has another worry. What if Tang Ze has a background in the Williams family with greater capital? Will this affect the attitude of the funders?
And when he saw "This Man Comes from Diqiu" on the hot search list, he decided not to hesitate.
Since the negotiations between Tang Ze and other websites are not going well, then Youku should give him the maximum share.
Even if the 10% share limit is good for Youku, it is more important to complete the financing in November!
He has made up his mind to focus on financing. As long as the bottom line is not involved, profit sharing is not out of the question.
There is no doubt that once Youku does this, it will be equivalent to giving up the initiative to the creators. At that time, he will definitely face the situation of being besieged by the entire network of video websites, and he is also mentally prepared.
But just like Tangze's current situation, as long as Youku continues to output high-quality content, all criticism will be self-defeating.
He is very confident about this. He has already connected with many video websites, and will launch a strategic plan to integrate hundreds of videos and diversify brand cooperation, which is the Youku "joint plan".
If you don’t look at Netflix abroad, has it made a profit by renting more than 100,000 online movies? This is a typical example of high-quality content.
Naturally, when Gu Yong will make a decision, those video websites that refuse to provide Tang Ze with high commissions will also hesitate to save themselves after seeing "This man comes from the ground" on the hot search. p>
But then I put the idea down again. The website is already difficult enough, how can it give up profits just because of a movie with an uncertain future?
Even if the movie turns out to be really popular, it will just be pirated.
Moreover, even if you want to make a profit, others must give it first. They have no choice but to give it first, so as to ensure the best interests of your own website.
Actually!
Various video websites think so, and Tudou.com also thinks so. In the end, it is estimated that no one is willing to give in.
Perhaps no one would have thought that a movie can sometimes change a pattern, such as changing the dominance of Doudou.
……
Time has advanced to the third day. Since the end of filming has ended, the reshoots for the crew of "This Man Comes from Earth" have also been officially completed.
In fact, the filming was on the verge of completion on the evening of the second day, but it was postponed to noon on the third day just to accommodate the interview from the Hi-tech News Agency, which finally had time to spare.
When the final touch-up shots were completed, Tang Ze stood behind the monitor and solemnly spoke to everyone with a small speaker:
"I announce that "This Man Comes from Earth" has been completed!"
"Okay, it's finally done!"
"Happy!"
"Bah bang bang!"
The actors all applauded with emotion.
The total shooting time was 13 days, and the actual shooting time was 9 days. This is definitely the fastest film they know to complete.
Reporter Tang Yirong also took this very memorable final photo with his camera. While adding a close-up of Tang Ze, he wrote a sentence in his record book:
"This is the first time this man has grown up. Maybe I have witnessed the beginning of a miracle."
Afterwards, Tang Yirong naturally had nothing to do with the banquet, and she hurriedly returned after symbolically interviewing the actors about their feelings.
At present, the online turmoil has tended to calm down. Compared with the usual peak period, which is several times or dozens of times, the number of visits to the official website of Gaoxinshe has indeed dropped a lot.
But with the opportunity of long-term cooperation with Tang Ze, she believes that their high-tech society will once again reach a peak.
Because Karasawa finally revealed to them the big killer of the movie - free and science fiction genre.
As long as it is released, the buzz on the Internet will definitely stop a lot. After all, many people are pointing at Tang Ze and scolding him for making money!
At the banquet.
Looking at the table full of delicacies, Xu Zheng joked: "It's rare that our money-keeping director Tang no longer uses public funds from the budget, but spends thousands of dollars on private expenses to entertain guests. I must have a big meal today." OK."
"Yes, come on, Director Tang, let's toast you and thank you for your guidance these days." Some actors toasted to Tang Ze, and their respect was sincere.
Tangze didn't refuse and had a drink.
"That's so generous! Then Xiao Tang, I'll toast you too!" Feng Yuanzheng didn't say much and offered the same toast.
Li Jianjian said: "Oh, my body is getting old, so I will drink tea instead of bar!"
When Wu Qian also wanted to taste a glass of wine, she was stopped by Lao Wu on the side: "You are so young, why should you drink!"
Then in the blink of an eye, he raised his wine glass with a shy face and saluted Tang Ze: "Mr. Tang, congratulations, Lao Wu, I'm happy for you, so I'll do it first!"
Wu Qian's face was full of depression, muttering that she was not young, but she could only keep picking up vegetables and stuffing them into her mouth and watching.
Fortunately, Xu Qing always liked her and clinked teacups with her, which made her happy.
"Thank you!" Tang Ze responded one by one, and at the same time asked everyone to eat the food quickly, otherwise he would be very distressed if it was wasted.
Including equipment rental fees and post-production video production costs, the total cost is estimated to be close to 60,000 yuan, which is already beyond his budget.
However, budget overruns are common in film production, and no one can accurately estimate the actual costs.
He will also produce promotional songs in the later stage, and the remaining 40,000 yuan will be completely spent on this.
That is to say, there is no publicity fee for this movie, and he can only rely on his publicity plan and gather the wool of the High-tech Society in the hope of creating a chain reaction.
So far, it is quite successful, and many people have already known about this movie.
It is unrealistic to rely on the promotion of video websites that we are about to cooperate with.
Today's Internet users are extremely scattered, and there are no real loyal users at all. What can be gained by promoting a website can only be lost to everyone, unless it is completely spread by word of mouth.
Xu Zheng toasted to Tang Ze again and asked tentatively: "Director Tang, do you have any plans for his next film?"
The actors also looked over curiously.
Tangze nodded: "It depends on the situation. If my investment can come back, I plan to make a big production. If not, I will continue to make a small-cost production... Well, the premise is that this movie can make back the cost."
"Do you still want to make online movies?"
Tang Ze glanced at Xu Zheng: "Why are you so active? Don't you have a movie to film next year?"
Xu Zheng smiled naively: "Just ask, if you are short of investment, I can provide appropriate support."
Tangze couldn't help but shook his head: "The second one will be a theatrical movie. The first online movie is a big one, but it will be difficult later. Netizens will lose the novelty, unless the quality of your film is comparable to that of a theatrical movie." p>
Everyone nodded. If the video quality cannot be improved, how can it be comparable to theater movies?
Finally, Tang Ze toasted everyone again: "Anyway, thank you all for your efforts these days. We will eat well, drink well, and stay drunk until we get home. We hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."