Chapter 712 'Red Sea' starring (5000 words chapter)
Tang An personally said on the spot that he recommended Wen Muye to study as an assistant director on the set of "Butterfly Lovers", which not only surprised Wen Muye, but also shocked the 29 directors on the scene.
Although being an assistant director is not a good opportunity, being an assistant director to a great director is an excellent way out for them...
Although Ning Hao's current highest box office is only over 200 million, the two-part Crazy Series has made him famous. In terms of fame, he is no less famous than major directors.
Moreover, "Heart Blossom Road" stars Xu Zheng and Huang Bo, and Hantang Media even offered a guaranteed price of 700 million.
With the support of Han and Tang Media's powerful channels and publicity resources, "The Flowers of the Heart" is almost a movie with a high probability of success.
Not to mention anything else, just gaining a qualification and making friends with Ning Hao and Xu Zheng is a great gain for new directors like them.
There was a lot of discussion in the audience, and the bad nature of human beings was fully exposed. Almost everyone was criticizing Wen Muye's project in a low voice.
Originally, everyone was the same. They were all new directors looking for investment. However, it turned out that some people got the appreciation of big shots so easily. It is normal to feel unhappy. They subconsciously compared themselves with the other person. Under the subjective influence, it was easy to belittle the other person in their mind.
Useless.
If he wasn't worried about Tang An on the stage, he would probably be in mocking mode.
Tang An looked at the noisy scene in the audience and expected it.
Human nature is like this, why are you luckier than me?
That's right, most people must think that Fumakuno is lucky rather than capable.
In fact, he was just lucky. If Tang An hadn't traveled through time, he wouldn't have given this project a second glance.
However, there is still something to be said about the scene.
He smiled and said, "Do you know why I think so highly of him?"
Everyone was puzzled, and Wen Muye himself was also confused. It seemed that he had nothing to do with Tang An.
"I repeat what I have said many times. You new directors are begging investors for investment. Just like doing business, if you say something ugly, it is called coaxing and deceiving."
"For the sake of the market, Wen Muye was able to change a niche literary film into a road romance comedy. This at least proves that he is willing to change because of the market. If I were an investor, he would be willing to make changes according to my wishes to make the project more in line with the market.
request, then I will at least be willing to learn more about this project in detail.”
"As for Han Yi's film just now, I said there can't be ghosts in the film, but she replied that she didn't want the domestic market and sold overseas rights. Do you think, from an investor's point of view, I would still pay for it?"
As soon as Tang An finished speaking, someone below couldn't help but speak.
"Then what does Director Tang mean by coaxing and deceiving?"
Tang Andao said, "Literally, what you are currently doing is a sales job, selling your projects. Thinking about the related industries that you usually encounter, you basically exaggerate your own things."
"The same principle applies to selling cars, houses, and clothing. You have to tell investors that your project can make money. It doesn't matter if it's a little exaggerated. Our company receives countless scripts and plans every day, some of which are ridiculous.
It’s like investing 10 million and making at least 200 million next year. If it weren’t so exaggerated, I would almost believe it.”
"Of course, I'm not teaching you to lie. A movie can't be 100% successful, nor can it fail 100%. What you have to do is to let investors see the possible success. After you get the investment, you should
You are responsible for the project, the crew, and the investors' money. Whether you follow the instructions you and the investors said, cater to the market, or stick to your own style, it all depends on you, and you still have to be responsible for yourself!"
Tang An didn't teach shooting, crew scheduling, camera use and screen layout. Many things were taught in school, and similar professional books can be found everywhere on the Internet. Most of them relied on their own application.
What they lack most now is how to sell their projects, otherwise, everything else will be empty talk.
Tang An didn't say much for the next hour or so, and he didn't see any interesting projects.
Either follow the rules or let yourself go.
Tang An didn't say much more, Guan Jinpeng, Wei Desheng and others started giving lectures. They talked about many things, including various types of film photography methods, how to use lighting and camera angles to create different atmospheres and other specific things.
Maybe it was because Tang An talked too much before and stole the limelight, and they talked about it with great interest.
Although what they talked about was all genuine, the new directors on the scene were disappointed because Tang An only interrupted occasionally and never picked up another project. Even if some people imitated Wen Muye and changed the original
The literary film was changed to a comedy type, and Tang An was not interested.
As evening approaches, this class is over.
"Go back and think about it carefully. I hope what we said can be of some help to you."
Tang An said the last thing and said hello to several other teachers. He didn't stay too long and didn't talk to Wen Muye. After making him a little disappointed, the others finally felt a little better.
After returning from the Magic City, Tang An sent invitations to several actors that night, preparing to send the actors and the military advisory team to the military area for training.
Although not all of them were in the capital, one day later, at ten o'clock in the morning, all the actors arrived.
In the group's large conference room, Tang An met several major actors.
Zhang Yi plays the captain, deputy captain Du Chang, sniper Zhang Ruoyun, machine gunners Jiang Luxia and Zhao Xun, and observer Peng Yichang.
There are eight members of the Jiaolong Squadron. Except for the signal corps and the medical corps, whose roles are not important, all the main actors are present.
The male lead, Zhang Yi, was not changed. There were many actors with tough guy and military images in the industry, but after several rounds, I chose Zhang Yi, an actor who later claimed to have acting skills as good as plastic surgery.
Zhang Yi has been a soldier for ten years. Although he only served in the Beijing Military Region Repertory Troupe, he has experienced life in the special forces and reconnaissance forces.
That kind of military quality changes your whole person when you pick up a gun.
Many actors were considered for the role of the vice-captain. In the film, the vice-captain is a paternalistic role and takes over many dangerous situations.
He is responsible for many of the things that the captain is inconvenient to say. He acts like a father when talking to the team members, and Du Zhao is not even thirty yet.
However, Du Zhao already had a child, so he had no problem being a "father". Nǎi Youxiaosheng's appearance was not a problem, so he was chosen in the end.
Another role that has not been changed is machine gunner Tong Li. There are too few actresses of this type in China, so there is no choice.
He is a Wuying-level athlete and has also filmed many movies and TV series.
The character image of a sniper should be a little bit cool, but also very confident.
Among the younger generation, Zhang Ruoyun's appearance is more in line with the requirements of the role.
Although the remake of "New Snow Leopard" was unsuccessful, it later performed well in "Forensic Qin Ming".
His acting skills are not top-notch, but he is still good for an actor in his 20s, and his appearance meets the requirements.
There is a slight difference in temperament, a bit more feminine, but after being thrown into the army and fucked hard for half a year, the temperament came out.
Huang Jingyu, who originally played this role, doesn't know where to work as a model now.
What is better about Huang Jingyu than Zhang Ruoyun is that the scenes with the observers are very aggressive.
Maybe it's because Huang Jingyu hasn't broken away from his role in the previous gay-themed online drama "Addicted", and he is full of aggression.
Later, after "Operation Red Sea" was released, a fan novel about Gu Shun and observer Li Dong appeared on a certain female channel website.
Observer Li Dong is younger, there are not many actors around 20, so he hired Peng Yichang, and he doesn't have many roles in "Mysterious Superstar".
Machine Gunner Shitou found Zhao Xun, who starred with Wu Jing in "Special Forces", to play the role of Er Niu, a simple-minded and honest-looking man, but he is just an actor. His later role as Scorpion in "Venom Hunter" was in contrast to his previous roles.
Huge and not out of place at all.
These main characters are also the last characters in the play, especially the battle scenes. Five or six months of training is necessary, and other actors can come later.
The secretary opened the door and Tang An walked into the conference room. The actors who were originally sitting all stood up immediately.
"Hello, Director Tang."
"We're all here, please sit down first."
Tang An smiled and asked them all to sit down.
Glancing at the nervous and excited crowd, Tang An said, "I'm here to find you. You may have guessed that the previously announced military movie "Operation Red Sea" has officially begun preparations. Next, you will follow a real special forces team.
The troops conduct targeted training for half a year. After the training, there will be about four to five months of filming, most of which will be abroad."
"That is to say, in the next year, you will not be able to leave the crew."
After Tang An finished speaking, he waited for their reply.
I have to stay on set for a whole year!
Although they had already known that this was a military film, necessary training was indispensable, but half a year of training and five months of filming was beyond their expectations.
After such a long period of training, and there are real special forces training them, it is conceivable that the training will never be easy.
Zhang Yi and Du Chang still had some doubts, but Zhang Ruoyun, Jiang Luxia, Zhao Xun, and Peng Yichang agreed without much thought.
"Director Tang, I have no problem."
For the four of them, there were no other concerns, and it was still Tang An's movie.
Even if Zhang Ruoyun has a good father, he was ridiculed a lot after the failure of the father-son team in "New Snow Leopard".
People with background look down on him, and they can't get along because of his father who is a director. The same goes for those without background. He urgently needs a successful film to prove that he is not just relying on his father.
The other two people were a little worried. Zhang Yi hesitated and asked, "Director Tang, I still have two roles in the two movies "Dear" and "Golden Age". It is estimated that it will take less than a month.
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Tang An thought for a while and said, "Both of these films seem to be scheduled to be released during the National Day. "Operation Red Sea" will not go abroad to shoot until after the National Day. As long as you don't delay your training, I can give you a holiday."
"Thank you, Director Tang, I will not affect the training." Zhang Yi quickly promised.
After so many years since his debut, he has never really become popular. This time Tang An's military movie is his best opportunity.
Compared with the actors on the scene, Zhang Yi has absolute confidence in playing a soldier. Even if he is not the leading actor, he is at least the second or third role!
"Director Tang, I have no problem either."
Du Zi gritted his teeth, said nothing, and agreed.
In the past two years, with his wife's pregnancy and the successful birth of his son, he has been busy taking care of his family and has no time for filming.
In addition, he is not well-known, so when people talk about him, they will add "husband Huo Shiyan".
Although he didn't really care, he still wanted to prove his point of view.
But I have no reputation, no opportunity, and I have to take care of my children, so I never have a chance.
Now I finally have the opportunity. My son is now half a year old. Parents and nannies can take him with him. I can go abroad for shooting after the National Day. I can also hold a 100-day banquet and birthday party for my son before going abroad.
Tang An nodded, "Since there are no problems, let's officially start training after the Lantern Festival. Someone will pick you up then, and the instructor will make arrangements for the training."
"I won't give you the script for now. I'll check your results when I get back from filming in a month and a half. I can only sign the contract if they pass. I hope you understand."
No one had any objections. One and a half months was nothing. When Zhang Yimou auditioned for "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling", he found dozens of actors to train together, but most of them were not accepted, which wasted time.
Tang An looked at them and said a few more words, "We will wait until you get the script to tell you the details. The instructor will tell you your respective roles during training. Let me say a few words first, Du Zhao, you will be with them from now on."
When training, try to use words like "I come, I go, I have a way" as much as possible, and they must be integrated into your instincts. Because you are a "paternalistic" role, with a lot of power."
"Okay, Director Tang." Du Zhao nodded in agreement.
This shouldn't be the male lead anymore. Except for the main theme, there are occasionally such tall male protagonists who are eager to do everything. There are basically no commercial movies.
However, Tang An personally warned that there would be no shortage of scenes, and Du Zhao was not disappointed.
Tang An continued, "Zhang Ruoyun and Peng Yichang, if you communicate more and exchange feelings, you will be inseparable partners in the film."
Inseparable companions?
The two looked at each other. They didn't know much about the military and couldn't figure out what kind of characters would be inseparable.
To say that they are in the same unit, it means that everyone is inseparable, so how can we just talk about the two of them.
But he didn't ask any more questions. Tang An just said that he would know the specific role when he gets to the army.
Tang An hadn't decided yet whether to make them so angry when filming, but the tacit understanding between the two was not a bad thing at all.
Then he looked at Zhang Ruoyun, "What I ask of you is confidence, absolute confidence. You must have these two words in your eyes, which can be seen in your eyes."
The word "confidence" seems simple, but it is not that simple to actually perform it.
Some actors are not good-looking, but they are very confident and comfortable in their acting. They are good actors at first glance.
Some actors are very beautiful, and they are full of energy in life, but when it comes to acting, they are timid and just like a vase.
Deng Chao did a very good job in this regard. When he was still very young, he played the role of the emperor (he was nicknamed the Emperor Professional in his early years), the domineering CEO, the arrogant second generation, and the ruffian. These other male actors all
He can easily play roles that reveal timidity without warning.
He is obviously not very good-looking in the entertainment industry, but no matter what he plays, he has a very confident temperament and a firm look in his eyes, as if he knows from the bottom of his heart that he is the character, there is no doubt about it.
Whether it's the emperor in "Young Emperor" or the diamond king in "The Difficult Love of Diamond King".
Although the latter's appearance is very vulgar, and he is now a rural entrepreneur, Deng Chao has no stage fright when playing the role of a domineering CEO. Whether it is infatuation in love or cleverness in career, he plays the role with ease, and he also pays tribute to him.
My mother is a bit too sexy, but her acting skills are nothing to say.
Speaking of domineering presidents, we have to mention Wang Xiaoming.
In terms of appearance alone, he is much better than Deng Chao, but when he plays the domineering CEO, he is unnatural and artificial.
Many times, Wang Xiaoming looks very affectionate towards the heroine in the movie, but he can't feel his love for the heroine. He usually exudes charm by himself. Look, I'm so handsome. You're fascinated by me.
Alright.
Wang Xiaoming's performance as the overbearing CEO was full of emptiness, he was just "acting", and the emotions he gave people were not very real, while Deng Chao's eyes were firm, as if he had truly entered the role.
Now that we are talking about self-confidence and Wang Xiaoming, we have to mention his wife.
In reality, he is quite confident. After being criticized for being paid a sky-high salary, he confidently replied, "I'm worth 80 million."
Look, how confident you are, bursting with confidence.
Other actors would be modest regardless of their ability, but she was full of confidence. After all, she once said in public that this was the beauty given to her by God.
But when filming, I no longer have this confidence, I am exaggerated and timid.
There are many actors like this. Fan Binbin must be confident enough in public. He is simply domineering, synonymous with a queen.
Although the persona was set for her by the team behind her, she started to believe it after pretending for so long.
But don't look at Fan Binbin when she was a star. She seemed to be the most beautiful in the country, and her "Fan, I am a rich man" seemed very domineering.
In fact, she is a big Mary Sue at heart. She likes the scene where she is pure and flawless, other women are jealous and frame her, and men are eyeing her.
I don’t have anything else to say. We’ll talk about it in detail in a month.
"Then let's do it. Go back and have a good rest for a few days. After the Lantern Festival, you will report to the company. Someone will take you to the army. Please don't reveal other characters' things to the outside world."
"I understand, Director Tang." Everyone responded in unison.
"Well, let's all go back. I hope to see a different side of you in a month and a half."
After everyone left, Tang An also called Director Tan of the Maritime Administration and Zhang Haifeng, the leader of the military advisory team, to confirm the time for the training to start.