Chapter 1,690 Young people, you must grasp the key points.
Although the idea was proposed by Mu Qingqing, a student, and then everyone perfected it together.
But everyone knows that whether this project can be successful or not depends on Li Yi.
It can be said that for most people nowadays, Li Yi is the guarantee of success. As long as he participates, then this film will be recognized by whether it is investment, promotion, media, or fans.
For these directing students, this is an excellent opportunity.
Of course, this project will definitely not be a big one, but for them, as Li Yi said, if a newcomer has such treatment, what kind of bicycle do they need?
But there is only one project, but there are so many people, so there must be more monks and less meat.
For this reason, Li Yi soon asked everyone to put forward their own ideas.
I have to say that these students in the ivory tower who have not yet entered the formal ranks of directors are still very open-minded.
Soon a senior directing student raised his hand.
"Senior Li, my name is Li Bin. I usually like hiking, and I like to go to some uninhabited primitive mountain forests for adventure travel, so I have met some people with the same hobby.
What I remember most is that one time a group of six of us went to play together, and two of our traveling friends ended up missing...
After I came back, I had a nightmare. I dreamed that I entered a primitive mountain forest and then fell off a cliff. In despair, the sky and the earth refused to respond, and no one came to save me...
So, I have always had an idea, is it possible to shoot a film similar to this kind of adventure adventure film?" said a student named Li Bin.
"You should have some initial thoughts, right?" Li Yi asked with a smile.
Li Bin nodded and said: "My initial idea was to organize a group of people to go on an adventure, and then encounter difficulties..."
After hearing this, Li Yi shook his head secretly. Although Li Bin's family situation should be quite good judging from his hobbies, his idea was still too naive.
This is also a common problem among many new directors.
Take the adventure story told by Li Bin as an example. Although it is based on his real experience, it is unrealistic and lacks highlights.
"First of all, I have a few questions to ask you. What do you think is the highlight or selling point of the movie?" Li Yi asked.
Li Bin thought for a while and said hesitantly: "Those natural landscapes? Take the audience on an adventure?"
Li Yi shook his head and said: "This is not a highlight or selling point at all, because what you said is not as attractive as watching a documentary."
"In fact, it's okay to explore and climb in remote mountains and forests, and in inaccessible places. It can be used as a background, but it is not enough to become a selling point or a highlight! And you have also ignored an important thing, that is, are you worth it?
Is it worth it? How much money does it cost to shoot in those places? How difficult is it? Are you sure you can do it?"
Li Yi didn't give any face and said straightforwardly.
Li Bin's eyes dimmed when he heard this, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "What if funds are not a problem?"
Li Yi couldn't help but laugh and shook his head. How else could he call these newcomers naive?
"First of all, you made a mistake!" Li Yi raised a finger.
At the same time, he said to everyone: "Let me discuss with you some things about film investment!"
"Many people feel that I suggest that for your first work, it is best to make a low-cost, low-investment film because no one will invest in you newcomers!"
Everyone was a little surprised when they heard this, weren't they?
Looking at everyone's reactions, Li Yi knew that these reserve directors who had not yet entered the film industry really didn't understand it.
"Yes, part of the reason is that because you are newcomers, it is difficult to attract large investments because the risks are too high! But this is not the most critical issue.
I know that among you, your family is not short of money, at least not enough to invest in a low-cost movie!
For example, this classmate Li Bin, you think you can grit your teeth and spend most of the funds needed for a movie to invest in your first film.
But have you ever thought about it, even if you take out this money, then even if the movie is successfully shot, what will happen to the announcement?
Today's market can be said to be a very mature market. If you haven't figured out the highlight and selling point of your movie, how do you promote it?
Well, even if you invest regardless of the cost, the more you invest, the greater the possibility of failure!
Because you don’t understand the role that a director should play in a movie!”
"So, when your movie is finished, what happens next? The more you invest, the greater the pressure to get back the money, and the smaller the probability of success, and this will become your biggest flaw!"
"When you shoot a low-budget film, it is natural that it fails. No one will think there is anything wrong with it, especially if you are still a newcomer. Such failure will only become a highlight on your resume. But if it is a
The movie I invested in had a large amount of investment, but it failed again. What will be the result?" Li Yi asked.
Everyone looked at each other in shock!
"So, unless you have a lot of confidence, I don't recommend that directors invest in their own movies! Because in that case, you are both an investor and a director, and you have too much power! If you are a mature person with experience,
Rich director, this is not a problem, but you are not good at it!" Li Yi said bluntly.
"But Director Li, didn't you say before that no director likes to be told what to do?" A student couldn't help but ask.
Li Yi smiled.
"Yes! This is human nature! We don't want the rules and regulations set by the school for us in school, and even when we live in this society, we also don't like the constraints of rules and regulations. But the problem is, are you sure, you
After getting the unrestricted rights of the crew, can you still maintain your original intention? Are you sure you can still listen to what others say, and are you sure your own decisions are correct?" Li Yi asked.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The answer is no! So, at least at this stage, don't think about controlling everything by yourself!"
"So, before you can do this, don't try to control everything! Because your money is not earned by yourself, but comes from your parents. Of course, if your family is particularly rich, then
Pretend I didn't say it!" Li Yi said with a smile again.
"Getting back to the subject, in fact, the adventure theme is a good entry point, but your idea is not mature. What do you think? You can express your opinions." Li Yi did not continue this topic, but returned to the previous topic.
Mu Qingqing raised her hand immediately.
"Xuemei Mu, tell me!"
"I'm thinking, if you go on an adventure, can you do it alone? Wouldn't that be more immersive?" Mu Qingqing said.
"It's a very good idea, but what about the story? How to unfold it? What's the selling point? What is it?" Li Yi asked with a smile.
"Is the process of encountering a thrilling incident, falling into danger, and rescuing oneself considered a selling point?" Li Bin suddenly said.
Li Yi couldn't help but glanced at Li Bin in surprise, then nodded and said: "It seems that you were also inspired by the story of Xuemei Mu just now. Yes, this can indeed be used as a selling point!"
"So what kind of thrill, what kind of danger? How to save yourself?" Li Yi asked another question.
"Like falling off a cliff?"
"No, it's better to fall in mid-air. Wouldn't it be more interesting?"
"But what about self-rescue? How to save yourself? That's the key, right?"
"Confined space is a good choice! Undersea exploration and falling into a cave?"
"That's too difficult, and it's also very difficult to shoot! And how do you save yourself in a cave? It's very difficult, right?"
For a while, everyone expressed their opinions.
But no one could ever get to the point.
Li Yi didn't interrupt!
The discussion stopped until no one seemed to be able to come up with any particularly good ideas.
Li Yicai said with a smile: "I have an idea here. Well, it can be considered as a starting point. What do you think is dangerous when exploring alone? Is this danger not going to make people despair all of a sudden?"
"Injured!" Li Bin said at this time.
Li Yi motioned for him to continue.
"Exploring alone, no, even if you are not exploring alone, the most fearful thing is getting hurt! Because you are going to an inaccessible place, a place where you can't even contact the outside world.
Even if we could contact him, we wouldn't be able to get there anytime soon.
If you are injured and bleeding at this time, then this is a very dangerous thing, but at this time, there is still a glimmer of hope..."
"Bah bang bang!" Li Yi clapped his hands!
"Yes, you are injured. So the question is, if you are injured, how to get injured and how to save yourself so that you can be immersed in the situation and feel the tension at that moment?" Li Yi asked another question.
"The submarine cave that the classmate just mentioned is indeed a bit unrealistic, but what if it is on land? For example, mountaineers and rock climbers usually go to more dangerous places, so is it possible that such a situation will occur, for example,
A fall, or other accident, leaves a person stuck somewhere!”
"I'm injured, but I can't escape. What should I do now?" Li Yi gave a direct answer this time.
Li Bin's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this.
He suddenly clapped his hands and said: "Yeah, why didn't I think of it? For example, my arm got stuck in the crack of the stone, and then was injured and bleeding! At this time, it is undoubtedly dangerous, but you can still save yourself! You can only save yourself!"
"He is injured and bleeding, and time is running out! He must escape and get rescue within the limited time!"
"But my arm is stuck, how can I save myself?"
"Yes, just like the story about being buried alive, he carries some tools with him. He will try one after another, but they all fail!"
"At this time, he is desperate!"
"..."
Li Bin spoke out as if he had found a thread in a ball of thread.
Everyone couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Because when they thought about the plot Li Bin mentioned carefully, it seemed that it was really thrilling and exciting.
At this time, Li Yi said with a smile: "This is indeed a selling point, but there is another advantage of doing this, which can be extended to many things, such as thinking!
It's impossible to know anything but yourself when you're trapped!
What would you think at this time?
"Does my family know I'm missing?"
"Are they looking for me?"
“Did my friend call the police?”
"If I die, will anyone be sad for me?"
He knew nothing about any of this! Unknown, confused, fearful, anxious and worried.
Only by using this method can these emotions be better displayed, and it will be easier for us to understand the protagonist's psychology at this moment."
"However, there is one thing. A story is a story, but how to use pictures and presentations to make the audience feel the pain?"
"This has very high requirements for the use of lenses! For a movie like this, you need to make the audience have a headache from the beginning of the film to the end of the film. It feels like every knife the protagonist cuts is like cutting himself. This is also an issue that needs to be considered."
"It can be said that compared to people in a confined space, such a story has higher requirements on camera skills!"
"Of course, if these are solved, is the movie just about these things? In fact, there can be more expressions. For example, it is okay to travel alone, but you must always tell others where you went and a reasonable return time, which is effective
Contact information, etc.
For another example, don't neglect the people around you because of your hobbies, so the mountains will always be there, but the people who love you will not wait for you forever.
After all, people who go out on adventures alone usually have these problems. This is a very good extension point!
Furthermore, what is it like to experience the test of death? People can be optimistic and choose not to give up, but how long can this persistence last? Optimism requires you to take action and consume energy, but despair does the same
Effortlessly tempting you to give up all actions. No one will give up hope easily. But where is the bottom line of "easy"? If death is a kind of relief and giving up is a kind of comfort, then what should we do when we are helpless? And what should we do?
Most of the time, no one else is watching or encouraging?
I think only a strong sense of survival, a strong respect for life, and a strong attachment to human emotions and society can truly adapt to and conquer the world we live in."
"Bah bang bang!" The audience burst into applause.
After such a series of extensions and guidance from Li Yi, Li Bin felt that his whole person was enlightened.
Various pictures and information keep appearing repeatedly in my mind.
He began to have a very clear context for his first work.
And everyone else is extremely envious of Li Bin and Mu Qingqing!
After listening to it, they all felt that their story was particularly interesting, and the selling point was very clear. This kind of film, as a debut film, had a top director like Li Yi to protect it.
