Huayu 05, our science fiction movie universe

Chapter 6 Poverty and Wealth

As an adult, Wang Hao knew that what his uncle said did make some sense.

Perhaps it was because he had just been reborn and had not yet fully integrated and adapted, Wang Hao at this moment actually still had the petty-bourgeois mentality of his previous life.

Six hundred thousand yuan, for someone who only earns four or five thousand yuan a month, how many years would it take to save it? How could he not feel bad if he just gave it away like that?

So even though he knew what would happen in the future and had a good vision, he was still not generous enough when it came to money and other interests.

This may be the difference brought about by different living environments.

For children from poor families, the pressure of life makes them cautious even when spending money. If they take a wrong step, they may fall into an abyss from which there is no escape.

Therefore, they always like to haggle over small details. When they encounter a small opportunity, they will subconsciously grab it and hold on to it, but end up missing out on more possibilities.

For children from wealthy families, ample capital gives them the confidence to try and experience things, and even if they fail, there is someone to cover their backs.

So in their eyes, money is just a tool. It can be used to make money, make connections, and realize one's own life value.

The only difference is whether you have thought about the direction or not.

"Thank you, uncle. I understand now. I can't save money on this film. I have to pay enough!"

Wang Hao had not actually noticed his own petty-bourgeois mentality before.

After all, ideology itself is a subtle influence.

As the saying goes, "You cannot see the true face of Mount Lu because you are already in it." If no one points this out, many people will often remain unaware of it.

So after listening to his uncle's advice, Wang Hao nodded very solemnly and replied immediately.

Of course, he would not go too far in this matter.

After all, his uncle's ideology might not be completely correct.

In Wang Hao's view, there is nothing wrong with the mentality and experience of the poor people. They are as beautiful "scenery" on the road of life as a wealthy life.

For creators like him, sometimes "poverty" is also a particularly important part of life.

The poorer you are, the longer the road ahead will be.

Because only in "poverty" can you see so many hidden details, rules, good and evil, truth and falsehood in human society, and only then can you see how high the upper limit of "human beings" is and how low the lower limit is.

Only by experiencing this kind of "poverty" can creators understand the commercial nature of their works instead of despising it; respect the aesthetic needs of the people instead of blaming them; develop the habit of humble themselves instead of looking down on them; and understand the hardships and greatness of ordinary people instead of denying them.

On this point, Wang Hao, who has seen a lot of chaos in the entertainment industry and heard a lot of weird remarks from celebrities in his previous life, can be said to have a deep understanding of this.

First there was the little poetry master who said, “No one will be able to understand it within ten years,” and then there was Feng Dapao who said, “This audience is not good enough.”

Perhaps in their eyes, life is as decadent and decadent as Guo Xiaosi sees it, and even in Han Gongzhu's eyes, being a deliveryman requires living in a large single room in a big city and delivering 30 orders every day.

These people are not completely rich enough. Although they are rich, their wealth comes suddenly. Although they are wealthy materially, they are still extremely thin and empty spiritually.

That is why they are keen on pursuing titles such as upper class, petty bourgeoisie, high-end, disciplined, and elitist, and habitually call them "art".

What does true "wealth" look like?

It is diverse, inclusive, free, and understandable to everyone. It can be up or down, respecting others, respecting values ​​and worldviews that are different from one's own, rather than blaming and despising them.

On this point, the little poetry master and his ex-wife can be said to form a sharp contrast.

In comparison, another group of people in the entertainment industry do better.

Like Li An - a gigolo; Cheng Long - a martial artist; Zhou Xingchi - a supporting actor; Andy Lau - grew up in a slum.

Even if these people become rich later, they are often more able to understand the hardships of little people in film and television works, and convey a more humanistic care.

This is exactly what Wang Hao pursues. He makes movies not just to get rich.

Otherwise, for the sake of getting rich, who would be willing to make movies after being reborn?

"So, I will need your guidance from now on!"

Wang Hao, who understood what was going on, expressed his gratitude to Lu Guotao again, and Lu Guotao was not polite either.

They are all our juniors. It is better to let them learn a lesson now than to let them understand this truth after getting a bloody head in the future.

“The scenes in your movie are simple, and the actual production cost is low, but this also shows the importance of the leading actor.

Even though I don't know how to make a movie, I know how much a 90-minute one-man show like this tests the main character's acting skills.

This is different from those commercial films that can rely on camera switching, light and shadow effects, action and martial arts techniques to cover up the shortcomings of acting.

Your teacher Huang is the real core of this movie.

Only if he performs well, or even exceptionally well, can your movie be wonderful.

Otherwise, no matter how good your script is or how clever the twists are, it will eventually become a mess.

So isn't it perfectly legitimate to spend a little more money and hire an actor of Oscar-level caliber to perform in the film?
Moreover, for the same movie, the cost may be 300,000 and the purchase price may be 900,000, while the cost may be 700,000 or 800,000 and the purchase price may be 90,000.

The two give people different feelings.

You are my nephew, and everyone knows that you are my nephew.

If you earn too much, even if I have a clear conscience, you rely entirely on your own strength, and people will still gossip about you behind your back.

You are still young, don't be anxious, there is still a long way to go."

"Hiss~ Uncle, I really didn't expect this." Wang Hao took a breath.

Lu Guotao glanced at him calmly and took a sip of tea.

"There are many things you haven't thought of. Raise the salary of Mr. Huang to the normal market price. Also, consider the expenses for equipment and personnel. Try to keep the total production cost between 70 and 80. A small profit will be enough."

Wang Hao nodded quickly. It was just falsifying the production costs. This was an essential skill for directors and producers in the entertainment industry.

People can quote 6 for just a straw hat, so the cost of 30 becomes 80, which is naturally a piece of cake.

(End of this chapter)