Hollywood Drawing

"Director Greenberg, what is the difference between the Hollywood movie model and ours? Can you talk about this?"

After the old-looking boy with small eyes sat down, Wayne once again casually nodded to a boy in the front row who raised his hand. This question was relatively normal, but this kind of relatively normal question was the hardest to answer. Once any sentence If he said the wrong thing, it would very likely make all the goodwill he gained today disappear.

There are not only students and teachers in the school in the audience, but also media reporters and photographers. Everyone knows that every word he said here today will be reported word for word later.

It's okay to talk about your opinions on the movie. Even if it causes some controversy, at most it is just a discussion about the perception of the movie. But serious topics can easily lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

Therefore, Wayne thought carefully for a while before speaking: "Although I am very interested in the culture here, I don't know much about the film industry. Therefore, I can only talk about Hollywood, and there are some in between. You can compare it yourself."

"First of all, it's the film production model." He first automatically blocked the sensitive aspects, saying that he would only talk about the Hollywood model. “In Hollywood, a movie may come from an idea of ​​the producer, or it may come from the hard work of the screenwriters for several years. In the past two years, more of them are adaptations of literary works, comics and the like.

No matter what the reason for the script is, it usually requires a producer. He will conduct in-depth market research in the early stage based on the script or idea in hand, and then make a script based on the market research that is detailed, feasible, and effective. Project plan with strict market planning. The producer will take the project plan and finally go to the film company to solicit investment.

If this project plan passes the review of the film company, then the producer will jointly set up a production office with the film company. There will be a production manager in this office, and he will use the film company's investment to recruit People who work behind the scenes, of course, this position will most likely be filled by the producer who provides the project.

The next step is to recruit behind-the-scenes workers, that is, directors, cameramen, crew coordinators, etc. Then, under the leadership of the producer, these people will start the preparations before filming, including recruiting actors, making movie props, special effects, and building Photo studio.

When this preparatory work is completed, it is the director's turn to organize the shooting. It should be noted that in most Hollywood movie models, although the director presides over the shooting of the footage, he does not have the right to decide which footage to use. It involves post-production work.

Usually post-production work is carried out under the auspices of the producer, and most directors will also be excluded from this work, because the project is initiated by the producer, who is also the person who best understands the effects of the film and the market demand. . After the post-production work is completed, it is time for the film to be released, such as entering theaters or directly releasing video tapes. "

What Wayne said is common sense, and some people in the auditorium have heard of it more or less. However, although exchanges between the two sides of the Pacific are relatively frequent now, these common sense things are still unfamiliar to most students.

What surprises most people the most is undoubtedly the restrictions placed on the director's rights by the crew. What is even more unexpected is that the director will be excluded from post-production work.

"Okay, I'm just talking about the most common and basic process of making a film." After Wayne simply narrated the entire process, the expression on his face began to become serious, and he looked at the audience looking at him. Countless glances stretched out a finger and said:

"It's good that everyone has a basic idea of ​​this process. Except for those very few independent films, most Hollywood films are born based on this model. As for the differences you want to know, I can only Give some data for your reference.

First, there is the issue of funding for project production. I can't remember the specific data, but for the films released this summer, the average production cost of each Hollywood film is definitely more than 60 million US dollars. The high production costs also put great pressure on film companies. Therefore, they will be cautious and cautious for every film that may be officially shot. "

Having said this, regardless of the people in the audience who opened their mouths in surprise, he once again stretched out a finger to the audience. "Second, there are technological issues. I prefer to call this the film industry."

When Wayne started talking about this topic, the reporters in the audience all took out pencils in tacit understanding and began to write frantically in the notebook. These things are very valuable to them. This nation is never afraid of falling behind. They need to clearly see the gap between the two sides, and then use strong execution to catch up with the opponent.

"If I want to shoot a science fiction movie, the first thing that comes to my mind is to contact Industrial Light and Magic. This is one of the top special effects companies in the industry. Basically, as long as the crew can afford it, they can create it for you. Create a dream world, and this is part of the so-called film industry.

Of course, the film industry involves all aspects, but no matter which aspect, there is rigorous technology behind it to promote development. Behind the rapid development of the film industry is technology. This should apply to the film market in any country.

Third, this is the most important point in my opinion, the talent issue. "Having said this, Wayne paused for a moment, pointed at everyone in the venue, and shrugged. "Perhaps some of you will have the opportunity to join this circle in the future. Hollywood is famous all over the world. Search for "Best Director", "Best Actor" and other talents.

With the continuous influx of these talents, they have brought a steady stream of ideas and also formed a "strong alliance", just like my film "Batman Begins", which contains a large number of talents from Hong Kong Provide help, and they are also active in the action guidance team of "The Dark Knight".

I'll just say this much. If you want to talk about this issue, you can't finish it even if you sit down and talk all day and night. These are all based on my personal understanding and feelings. I hope it can be of some help to my classmates. "

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There was sparse applause at the beginning, and then it gradually became enthusiastic. Many people felt that what the man on the stage said came from the bottom of his heart and existed objectively. There was no deception in it.

"What this guy said is probably not a lie. He is simply a China expert. These things are very useful to us. At least we can see clearly where the distance is." A media reporter applauded and sighed to those around him. .

"Tell me, is it possible to invite him for an exclusive interview?" A reporter next to him looked at what he had recorded and murmured to himself in a low voice to the colleague who just spoke.

"It's difficult. Don't be fooled by his approachable appearance!"

A reporter on the other side turned his head and whispered: "I used to be in charge of overseas news, and I know more or less about this great Hollywood director. He is not an easy person to get in touch with, and the North American media has little regard for him. There are also many controversies. Behind this man's sunny and tough face, he is a capitalist whose net worth is conservatively estimated to be more than one billion US dollars. Moreover, it is said that his private life is very chaotic. Sleeping with female celebrities is like making new ones every night..."

His words aroused the sideways glances of several people around him, but they thought it was right. How could a rich man with a net worth of more than a billion dollars be so harmless and easy to get in touch with on the surface? And then think about the rumors in the North American entertainment industry. , I believed at least 90% of what my colleagues said.

"Okay, due to time constraints, we are finally inviting a classmate to ask questions." On the stage, Wayne saw Nina pointing her finger at her watch, nodded slightly, and said into the microphone: "The one in the middle of the fourth row That girl, yes, the one with the ponytail."

"Well......"

The girl was suddenly called upon, and a look of surprise appeared on her face. She just raised her hands along with everyone, and when she stood up, she realized that she didn't know what to ask, but this opportunity was obviously very rare, so she instantly put down all hesitations. , asked into the microphone:

"Director Greenberg, as a top Hollywood director, I believe you have also gained a lot of money, fame and fortune. In this process, how do you maintain your pursuit and continue to create more excellent works?"

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"Why......"

Hearing this question, many people at the scene sighed in a low voice. What a great opportunity to ask such a question.

"Because I clearly know that the fame and wealth, women, big houses, luxury cars, and respected status in the industry that I have gained all come from the continuously successful movies in my hands. So, from another perspective, fame and fortune are also constantly spurring me on." To me, if you don’t want to lose everything it brings, you have to continue to be successful.”

Regarding this issue, Wayne did not hide the slightest bit and directly expressed the purest thoughts in his heart. Perhaps because of the Internet, there is not much news about him, but with his trip to the East, overseas information Sooner or later it will spread here.

Along with his news, there has never been a shortage of women, rights and other controversies, especially those in the entertainment media, who can even make up a touching story about him and every woman.

For such a person who has a chaotic private life and never lacks all kinds of arguments, now he pretends to be sanctimonious and gives a hypocrite answer. It is no different from having an aura of being mentally retarded, so he chooses to tell the truth. .

But the truth is usually the most unpleasant thing to say. As soon as he finished his answer, there were various low-pitched discussions on the scene again, and many people's impression of him dropped a lot. Especially among the media reporters, the leader's eyes immediately changed, and he sternly told the reporters around him: "Don't remember this paragraph!"

This kind of value is definitely not suitable for dissemination in the media. Journalists also know that even if they write this answer into a manuscript, there will be no platform to publish it.

The event at the Beijing Film Academy lasted for about two hours and ended. Most of the students started lining up to leave in an orderly manner the moment the host announced the end, but there was a special girl among them who never left her eyes. The man on the stage sat motionless.