Chapter 1,689 No matter how outrageous the idea is, some people can believe it
"For example, someone who has worked with you for ten years suddenly tells you that he is actually a caveman. Do you believe it?" Li Yi couldn't help but ask with a smile.
The students below were all dumbfounded.
What is this all about?
"Looking at your expressions, I know that you don't believe it. In fact, no one will believe it. This is a very bizarre, even outrageous nonsense! But..." Li Yixian denied a series of
.
Then there was another twist.
"Then the man said that he didn't sail with Columbus simply because he didn't think he was the adventurous type. Do you believe it or not?"
There was once again a burst of noise from below.
What Li Yi said is indeed incredible.
"You don't believe it either, but what about the audience? Will they believe it? The answer is also no!" Of course Li Yi knew that everyone would not believe it.
"He said that the painting you always said looked like the original work of Wu Daozi was given to him by Wu Daozi. Do you believe it or not?" Li Yi continued in a nonchalant manner.
All the students listening to the class were already numb.
Someone muttered: "Only a fool would believe it!"
"Yes, only fools believe it, but when you hear these words, what is your first reaction? You think the other person is crazy or talking nonsense, but you can't deny that when he says one bizarre thing after another, even
When something outrageous happens, do you feel a little curious deep in your heart?"
"Definitely! What are you curious about? Not curious about whether what he said is right, but curious about why he suddenly became like this. But no matter what kind of curiosity it is, it can be seen that these are enough to arouse your curiosity.
Well, if you were an audience, would you be equally curious after seeing and hearing this?" Li Yi continued.
The audience below couldn't help but think deeply. In fact, they really can!
"He said he had survived smallpox, yellow fever, and plague. Do you believe it or not?
He said he had lived for 140 centuries, he said he had seen the Ice Age, and he said he had hunted mammoths. Do you believe it or not?
He said that he had been the leader of a primitive tribe, he said that he had practiced with Sakyamuni, and he said that he was basically Jesus. Do you believe it or not?
He is thirty-five years old this year, and you are already dying. He says that he is your father. Do you believe it or not?
Isn't it scary? Is it scary? You think you've met a madman, right?" The more Li Yi talked about it, the more interesting it became.
It can be said that Li Yi has thought of this movie for a long time, but he has never made it because it is easy to make. But what should I say about this kind of movie?
In fact, it is really a weird movie that takes a different approach.
But it is very interesting to use it here to inspire new directors.
"Hey, let me tell you, this is not the scariest thing. The scariest thing is that you will believe everything he says. Do you believe it or not?" Li Yi couldn't help but laugh again.
"How is that possible?"
"You're kidding, isn't this ridiculous?"
"Movies can make up stories, but they can't make them up, right?"
"How can people believe something so outrageous?"
The juniors and girls below were completely in a mess, because what Li Yi said was so outrageous that he opened the door for outrageous things. It was so outrageous.
"Why don't you believe it? I remember hearing a celebrity say before: "It's okay if you call someone a "son of a bitch". I'm different from you. Not only do I call him a "son of a bitch", I can also prove that he is a "bastard."
Son of a bitch"."
By the same token, no matter how outrageous it is, as long as you have the ability to prove it and the ability to convince others, is it still outrageous?
Take our country, China, for example. Thirty years ago, if you had told others that our city would be one of the best in the world, and that all our people would be well-off, we would not need to bring keys, wallets, or even identities when we go out.
All you need to prove it is a mobile phone, but what seemed shocking and outrageous at the beginning has now become a fact!
Therefore, don’t be afraid of what you say is outrageous, but be afraid that the outrageous words will become true!”
Everyone is thoughtful.
Indeed, the examples given by Li Yi can be said to be very realistic.
"So - believe it. Or, don't believe it. This is a technical question."
"The highest level of madness is to make everyone who listens to your crazy talk believe that what you say is completely true, even if he is a Harvard professor. Why should you believe it? Just because you are impeccably crazy.
Comprehensive evidence, reasonable logic, and a calm tone. You asked God where the world is? God said, oh my god, the world is in your mouth." Li Yi said again with a smile.
But the junior students below are already scratching their heads!
"Of course, when I say this, I don't want you to make such a movie, but I want to tell you that new directors often haven't fallen into the deep routines of movies, so there are often many surprises and surprises.
A stunning movie, made by a new director!
So don’t feel weird or give up because your idea is too outrageous. Why not try more? You can completely justify it and make your ideas reasonable. Then the more outrageous things may become the most outrageous things.
Okay, the most amazing selling point!”
"For example, if someone tells you that you can make a stunning movie with 50,000 yuan, do you believe it?"
"The first reaction of many people is definitely disbelief, but in fact, why not?"
"Some people say that you only need one actor, one camera, or even a coffin to make a movie, and it is a very good movie. Do you believe it?"
"Some people say that you only need one actor, a phone booth, and a mobile phone to make a movie with a box office of over 100 million. Do you believe it?"
"Some people always say that the current movies are all bad, and it is difficult to introduce new ones. Do you agree?"
"Anyway, I don't agree with it! People who say this are completely deceived by capital, but you are different. You are newcomers and new directors. Don't be too ambitious and pursue big productions. I have always felt that making movies is always about
What a story. As long as the story is exciting enough, there is no need for any big production.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Now that sequels are rampant on the market, it is actually an excellent opportunity for you, because people need fresher stories!" Li Yi said.
"Bah bang bang!" Everyone applauded vigorously.
In fact, this is really the case.
Oftentimes, the films of new directors may be relatively immature, but in many cases, their ideas are always refreshing.
Of course, there is a premise for this, and it cannot be a big production.
"Next, let's talk about the source of inspiration! What do you think is the source of your creative inspiration?" Li Yi asked another question.
Soon some students raised their hands.
"While watching a movie, some strange thoughts often come to my mind. Does this count?"
Li Yi smiled and nodded: "Of course it counts! Let me give you an example, such as "Titanic". After watching this movie, will you have any special thoughts of your own?"
Another classmate raised his hand.
"I did. I was thinking, what would I do if I were Karl? Then I thought, could I make a story about a second-generation rich man who loves his girlfriend very much, but his girlfriend hooks up with a poor boy?
At the same time, I thought at that time, if I were him, I would definitely not be as kind as Karl, but would target him or them from all aspects! Does this count? "
"Of course it counts! Everyone has read online novels, right?" Li Yi asked again with a smile.
"I've seen it!" everyone said in unison.
"You see, this is actually the kind of pleasure that comes from a person's heart! But there is a problem here. First of all, for this idea, you must find the logic that is in line with the public! It cannot be extreme logic!
Many people feel that such a role as the second generation of rich people naturally makes the public have no sense of empathy. After all, most of us are ordinary people, not the second generation of rich people.
But is this really the case?
The answer is no!
Then we must let this rich second generation show something that resonates with people.
At the same time, it is necessary to shape the characteristics of this character that are consistent with the character's identity.
For example, he is domineering and arrogant in front of others, but he is very considerate to the people he loves. In this way, when he is betrayed, everyone will naturally stand by him.
So how should the heroine be shaped?
Is she really a frivolous woman? That is definitely not possible, because it will make the story fall into logical confusion. If she is really a frivolous woman, then why does she get the love of such a good male protagonist?
For this reason, in "Titanic", Carl is not the male protagonist, Jack is!
But at the same time, we can’t let the villain really be useless!
Therefore, Carl's love for Ruth is true, but he seems to value money more. Although he cannot tolerate the disconnection between Ruth and Jack, he does not appear to be petty from the beginning!
Therefore, if he loves her, we must give him a logic that everyone can understand.
In the same way why she would love another him, she also needs to find something that conforms to normal logic! It doesn't come out of thin air."
"Back to the subject! I have said so much mainly because I want to tell you that I think most of you must have a lingering story in your heart when you choose to study directing, although it is not that complete.
, or not so reliable, but movies are never 100% reliable!
Movies are the art of dreaming, so dreams are inherently bizarre. As long as you can make the bizarre story work, why can't you use it?"
"Then let's talk about the unique ideas that have come to mind. Well, if they are interesting enough, maybe I can help improve the story or even invest..." Li Yi smiled
said.
The eyes of the junior and senior students below immediately lit up.
Soon some students started to raise their hands.
"Senior Li, my name is Mu Qingqing. I had a very strange idea before. I remember it was when I was watching a thriller ghost movie. It was very strange at the time. I would think that if one day, I sleep in a coffin, but
After waking up, I found that I was buried alive. What should I do? At that time, I racked my brains and talked about this topic with my friends, but everyone thought that my idea was too weird!"
The school girl named Mu Qingqing said.
Li Yi immediately laughed, because a movie about being buried alive also appeared in his mind.
"This is a great idea! First of all, when you wake up and find that you have been buried alive, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?" Li Yi asked.
"Of course, I escaped!" Mu lightly blurted out.
"Yes, then please help her think about how to tell this story."
"For example, in the first step, since she wants to escape, does she need to be given a little hope? A little hope of escaping?" Li Yi asked.
"Maybe you can leave her a mobile phone?" one student said.
Li Yi snapped his fingers: "Very good. With a mobile phone, you can communicate with the outside world!"
"But wouldn't this be too easy? The mobile phone can be located, so wouldn't it be easy to rescue?" Mu Qing said.
"We can make it a little more difficult. For example, if the mobile phone cannot be positioned, or cannot be positioned accurately, um, why not just use it as a mobile phone for the elderly?" Another classmate offered suggestions.
"Very good, then the old man's phone cannot be accurately positioned!" Li Yi nodded.
"No, it seems easy to find in China, right? You don't take our Uncle JC seriously, right? So, can you put it abroad? After all, there are many uninhabited places abroad! It can make the search more difficult.
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"If this is the case, will it still be too monotonous? Is it just asking for help from the outside world and not being able to save myself?"
"No, the space of the coffin is very small. Can the mobile phone also be designed to have low battery power?"
"You can't use a mobile phone for lighting. You can give me another prop, such as, for example, uh... matches? A lighter?"
"Wait a minute, I don't know where the burial place is, and I don't know the depth of the burial either. Can I make a fuss about it?"
"Yes, for example, the protagonist can save herself, or she thinks she can save herself..."
"Can the person behind the scenes do something about it?"
"I think the mastermind behind the scenes is hidden, and it would be better not to show up at all!"
"Then how was he buried alive? Are you trying to give me some clues?"
"Are you going to be rescued in the end?"
"I think it's better to give hope and then dash it!"
"I didn't expect you to be such a person, so vicious, but I like it, haha!"
For a while, everyone started discussing it in various directions.
Li Yi couldn't help but feel a little funny. He had to say that these people were indeed full of youth and fantastic ideas.
Although the movie "Buried Alive" has a lot of bugs in my memory, it does not prevent it from being a very exciting movie with a small budget.
Of course, problems like the ones discussed by the students do exist.
Li Yi had a sudden thought: "Everyone, please be quiet. I think we can work together to improve this story. This is a very good story, and the cost can be very low! It is most suitable for newbies like you to practice!"
"Then can Senior Li join us?" Mu Qing looked at Li Yi hopefully.
"Of course you can, but you guys should make a first draft of the specific work and story first, and I'll take a look at it then!" Li Yi said with a smile.
