Zhong Zhiwen is very handsome, but unfortunately his face is a bit long, which ruins the overall beauty. To put it bluntly, he has a legendary horse face.
When Kang Jianfei was looking at Zhong Zhiwen, Zhong Zhiwen was also observing him. The two looked at each other before Zhong Zhiwen stretched out his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Kang!"
"Hello!" Kang Jianfei smiled and nodded at him.
The reason why Kang Jianfei remembers Zhong Zhiwen is not because he was the photographer of Zhou Xingxing's version of "The Deer and the Cauldron", "Tang Bo Hu Spots Autumn Fragrance", "The Military Champion Su Qier" and other movies, but because this person once served as a photographer.
Kang Jianfei is the vice-president of the Hong Kong Photographers Association. As a famous mainland photographer in his previous life, Kang Jianfei naturally knows something about Hong Kong's ace photographers.
Chung Zhiwen is still a newcomer, only in his early twenties. He has been working as an assistant photographer in the past few years. He filmed "Crazy Heist" with Xu Anhua more than two months ago. This is the first time that Zhong Zhiwen has independently directed a film.
mirror.
As the introducer, Zhao Yazhi smiled and enlivened the atmosphere and said, "We are all friends. Why are you two so polite? Please sit down."
Kang Jianfei pushed the menu to Zhong Zhiwen and said, "Mr. Zhong, you order first."
Zhong Zhiwen was not polite and ordered two dishes casually. Then he turned to look at Zhao Yazhi. He wanted to know what Zhao Yazhi's purpose was for asking him to come out to meet Kang Jianfei.
Zhao Yazhi did not say anything clearly, but only introduced that Kang Jianfei was the author of "Looking for Qin", and they all arranged to go out and make friends for a meal.
The three of them started chatting, and gradually turned to movies. Kang Jianfei asked: "Mr. Zhong, what do you think of the new wave movement in Hong Kong movies?"
Zhong Zhiwen himself is a supporter of the new wave movement in film. The first few films he worked as a photographer were all for new wave films, and he was also a good friend of new wave directors such as Xu Ke and Xu Anhua. Kang Jianfei was asking this.
The essential.
As expected, Chung Zhiwen was aroused by the topic. Anyway, there were no big shots from the film company present. He said bluntly: "Hong Kong films have been developing for decades, but the narrative mode of the films is actually still the same as that of the 1930s, which has lagged behind European and American films.
Too many. I remember a great Japanese director said 20 years ago that Hong Kong films will never surpass Japanese films in 50 years. If Hong Kong filmmakers do not seek changes, I am afraid that the Japanese director’s prediction will come true..."
Kang Jianfei smiled in agreement: "I think so too. Hong Kong movies have to change. Mr. Zhong, I really liked the movie "Crazy" that you directed. And I dare to predict that "Crazy" will have a great influence on the next ten years.
The creation of Hong Kong films in 2016 has had a huge impact, especially in the genres of supernatural, horror and detective films."
Zhong Zhiwen had never read "Looking for Qin", but the newspapers had been hyping this novel some time ago, so he had heard about Kang Jianfei and knew that this man was a mainlander who had just swam across the sea.
Hearing Kang Jianfei's high praise for "Crazy", Zhong Zhiwen asked curiously: "Mr. Kang also studies movies?"
Zhao Yazhi interrupted at the right time to help Kang Jianfei praise: "Ah Wen, you don't know, the "Shanghai Bund" I just finished filming is Ah Fei's screenwriter, and he is also the assistant director of this TV series."
"Oh, that's it." Zhong Zhiwen nodded, but still didn't understand why Zhao Yazhi and Kang Jianfei asked him to come out. In fact, he was not familiar with Zhao Yazhi, and they only met when they were filming "Crazy Robbery".
Never met alone.
Kang Jianfei asked casually: "I wonder where Mr. Zhong is employed now?"
Zhong Zhiwen replied: "I work at Lishi to make a living, and occasionally come out to take on some work."
In fact, Kang Jianfei had already found out the details of Zhong Zhiwen. The current situation of this person is somewhat similar to that of his cousin. Although he has superb photography skills, he can only work as an assistant to other photographers. Wu Chenggang works as an assistant to other lighting technicians because of his
The reason why he transferred to the TV station, and the reason why Zhong Zhiwen was not reused in Lishi was because his qualifications were too low and he would be able to climb up the ranks after a few more years.
Seeing that the time was right, Kang Jianfei extended an olive branch and said, "I have a job here. I wonder if Mr. Zhong would like to come over and help."
Zhong Zhiwen didn't understand what Kang Jianfei meant and asked: "Is Mr. Kang helping a director to make a movie?"
Kang Jianfei did not answer directly, but took out a notebook, put it on the table and pushed it towards Zhong Zhiwen, saying, "Mr. Zhong, you can take a look at this first."
"Shot script?" Zhong Zhiwen immediately shouted in surprise as soon as he opened it.
It’s not that Zhong Zhiwen was making a fuss, but that among Hong Kong directors, ninety-nine out of a hundred films are made without a scene script. So as soon as Kang Jianfei took out this thing, Zhong Zhiwen’s interest was immediately aroused, and he couldn’t wait
ground looks.
The storyboard of "Happy Ghost" was drawn by Kang Jianfei. His paintings, like his calligraphy, belong to the Fauvist style. One or two lines often represent a person's body, and the head is drawn more carefully, but the drawing
The effect is particularly weird and hilarious.
If we put it a few decades later, some people will definitely sneer at Kang Jianfei's paintings: Isn't this just a popular comic? And the paintings are a little out of shape. In one word - bad review!
However, Zhong Zhiwen enjoyed watching it. He wanted to laugh as soon as he saw the expressions on the shot script. He watched it for several minutes before holding back and forcibly turning his attention to the design of the shot.
Zhao Yazhi doesn't know photography, so when reading this storyboard, he can only read it as a comic. But Zhong Zhiwen is different, because he is also a photographer, and he can see things that Zhao Yazhi cannot feel at a glance.
Colleagues have a common language. Kang Jianfei worked as a photographer for seven years in his previous life, and his photography concepts and techniques far surpass those of Zhong Zhiwen, who is just in his early years.
Before reading two pages, Zhong Zhiwen was shocked. Some of the lens designs in this script were very novel and clever, which he had never heard of. When he saw the sixth page, Zhong Zhiwen finally couldn't help but asked: "Mr. Kang
, who drew this storyboard, can you recommend it to me, I want to visit that expert in person."
"Hahaha," Zhao Yazhi couldn't help but laugh for a while. After he finished laughing, he pointed at Kang Jianfei and said, "This master is none other than someone else. He is far away and right in front of you."
"Drawed by Mr. Kang?" Zhong Zhiwen's thinking was a little messy. He was temporarily unable to connect the words Lu Luzi and novel author with the master photographer he imagined in his mind.
Kang Jianfei smiled modestly and said: "A little trick. When I was in Bao'an, an old gentleman taught me how to draw comics. I learned it from my master."
Although the scenes are somewhat similar to the comics, the differences are still very big. Zhong Zhiwen obviously didn't believe Kang Jianfei's words, but he didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, the scripts of these scenes cannot be faked. He took the initiative and said: "This "Happy Ghost"
Which director will film it?"
Kang Jianfei calmly took out his business card from his pocket and said: "Hello, Mr. Zhong, now I would like to introduce myself solemnly. I, Kang Jianfei, am the chairman and general manager of the 'Oriental DreamWorks' film company, and also the director of the film "Happy Ghost"
"Director, screenwriter and producer."
Zhong Zhiwen held the business card, and his brain was getting more and more exhausted. After a long time, he stared at his glasses and asked: "Are you still the director?"
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "You heard it right. I wonder if Mr. Zhong would like to join the crew of "Happy Ghost"?"
If Kang Jianfei had invited Zhong Zhiwen as soon as he arrived, there was a 80% chance that Zhong Zhiwen would politely refuse. However, after being shocked by the split-shot script of "Happy Ghost", Zhong Zhiwen only thought about it for a few seconds, then nodded and agreed, and even
No mention was made of money.
Kang Jianfei did not invite Zhong Zhiwen to join his company because the relationship between the two has not reached that level yet, and Zhong Zhiwen does not know the future of Oriental DreamWorks, so it would be a waste of words to say so.
Now that the business had been settled, the next topic was much easier. Zhong Zhiwen pointed at some shots in the storyboard and asked questions, and Kang Jianfei also explained the answers with some reservations. Half an hour later, Zhong Zhiwen asked Kang Jianfei
In terms of the design of the lens and screen, it was so amazing that I almost thought of becoming a disciple.
While the two were chatting, Zhao Yazhi listened quietly, her beautiful eyes wandering over Kang Jianfei from time to time. She had known that Kang Jianfei was very talented, but she never expected that Kang Jianfei would surpass Zhong Zhiwen in photography skills.
So admired.
In the end, Zhao Yazhi simply held her cheeks in her hands, leaned on the table and stared at Kang Jianfei intently, with an expression of appreciation and admiration on her face.
After Zhong Zhiwen said goodbye and left, Zhao Yazhi withdrew his eyes and asked, "Where are we going now?"
Kang Jianfei called the waiter to pay and said: "Accompany me to sign a little girl. If I, a grown man, come to the door, other parents may suspect that I have evil intentions. It's different if you go with me, because you are a big star and a girl."
Yes, it can dispel the other party’s defensive mentality.”
Zhao Yazhi asked curiously: "What little girl?"
Kang Jianfei explained: "I undoubtedly saw her in the photos of Tiu Keng Ling Middle School and thought she was very suitable to be the heroine of "Happy Ghost"."
"Very beautiful?" Zhao Yazhi asked for no reason, but she felt a little inappropriate after the words came out of her mouth.
Kang Jianfei laughed and said, "Why, are you jealous? That little girl is only fourteen years old."
Zhao Yazhi's cheeks were slightly hot. She gave Kang Jianfei a white look and said, "Let's go quickly. I'll help you kidnap the little girl."
