I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 1108 1103. Dr. Xu

As soon as he landed in the United States, Liu Momo, who came to pick him up, brought him good news:

"The dragon mark is here."

A simple sentence means that "John Wick" can be changed to "John Wick" in China.

However, there is one, but Liu Momo hasn't given up yet.

Americans are actually quite realistic sometimes.

Those who are employed are facing forward, those who are not being used are facing backward.

Before the dragon flag came down, it was like a film festival, I love roast duck, etc. That was really easy to talk about.

But if the dragon flag comes down, I might start to increase my intensity as soon as I return home.

So this dragon mark must be suppressed first until the film festival starts.

However, there is also a disadvantage of doing this, that is, you will not be able to take advantage of the popularity of the film festival.

At the earliest, it is estimated that it will be released in late September or October.

Of course, this is China.

On the American side, the film's release date has already been set.

September 27th.

Saturday.

There were no powerful movies during this period, it was just a bunch of little losers competing for turns.

In terms of quality, Paramount clearly has confidence in Mr. Wick.

Even if this play only requires an investment of 20 million.

Paramount will then work hard to coordinate and strive to have a global release around September 27, which would be perfect.

But although the dragon mark has not come down, the film festival permit has been obtained.

Not only "John Wick" but also other foreign films also have a temporary license.

This certificate can ensure smooth screening of films during the film festival, but after the film festival, whether these films can enter China remains to be seen.

But this is the case. In terms of the "freedom" of the film festival, Silk Road is actually comparable to the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Xu Xin's visit this time was actually to record some promotional videos for the film's promotion period.

It can be said that he, Brother Ji and others have entered the publicity period.

On the first night Xu Xin arrived in the United States, he had dinner with Kobe Bryant.

The Japanese cook who worked at home last year has resigned.

There's nothing I can do about it. Although I don't care about the money, I'm often away from here for two or three months. The chef also has his own pursuits.

As Xu Xin's stay this time was short, he didn't plan to continue looking for a chef. He planned to eat here and there.

If it doesn't work out, just find a Michelin restaurant and take a bite.

Now the NBA playoffs have reached the conference finals stage, but it is a pity that nothing will happen without Kobe.

The Lakers struggled a bit this year. Just before the playoffs, Kobe Bryant sprained his ankle, wiping out a season of struggle and hard work.

His feet were indeed scarred.

We have even started planning our trip to China this summer.

However, Corvo is quite optimistic about next year.

It is said that the Lakers want to strengthen.

After having dinner, Xu Xin volunteered and felt it was time for the butterfly to walk through flowers and reappear in the world.

Then……

At Kobe's home gym, I was exposed to a wave of intensity.

He tried his best, but he was only tied with Kobe.

Kobe made 12 of 12 field goals.

He had 12 goals and 12 irons.

The two of them had a 50-50 draw.

Looking at the stupid big black guy who looked like he was playing tricks on fools, Xu Xin had a rare clear understanding of himself:

"Dear Mr. Bryant, I think it's time to bring my talents to the Los Angeles Clippers."

After hearing this, Kobe nodded solemnly:

"That's right, Xu, you go quickly. It's best to leave overnight. I can pay for the taxi fare for you."

Xu Xin shook his head after hearing this.

This guy can't do it.

Not very good at dealing with it.

At the end of the night, Xu Xin took a box of authentic Cuban goods that Lao Lang left behind when he last came to live in exchange for fifty autographs from Kobe.

Corvo was a little confused.

Don't know what he means.

Why do you need to sign fifty sheets at one time?

In the end, his hands were a little sore, and he vaguely agreed to Xu Xin, promising to use two boxes of cigars next time in exchange for 200 signed posters.

Bracket: Please help me ask the Lakers for the poster.

After Xu Xin left with the homework book that belonged to Natalia but was temporarily requisitioned by him, Kobe, who was bidding farewell to his friend, put his arm around his wife's shoulders and tentatively said:

"Are we in trouble?"

"?"

Vanessa looked confused.

Many good ones.

Humorous, funny, and talented.

How could such a person be a problem?

"A poster of mine sells for $12.99 in the arena."

Kobe explained.

Vanessa rolled her eyes directly:

"Then buy ten thousand copies of it first."

"..."

Kobe's face was darker than the sky.

…

After resting overnight, Xu Xin went directly to Paramount early the next morning.

He arrived relatively early, neither Lao Qian nor Brother Ji had come over yet.

Today’s promotional video is a recording of the crew’s feelings.

For example, when making a movie, I heard that the Oscar-winning director of the best foreign language film Qianxu shot some scenes with "unique originality", or what kind of method and technical means he used, etc.

These promotional videos will be directly posted on some more professional websites to form highlights.

Things like Rotten Tomatoes.

When Xu Xin arrived at the Paramount studio, he immediately saw Jonathan Serra, the director of photography for "John Wick", holding a cup of coffee and a mobile phone in one hand... Oh no, Jonathan Serra was sitting there.

So he walked over and said hello:

"Morning, Jonathan."

He looked at this director of photography who had long hair standing upright, dressed in a somewhat bohemian style and full of rock and roll style, and thought that the nickname he gave him "Selan" was quite vivid.

"Selan" is a word used by Lao Lang.

Specifically for those who are lecherous.

It's Northeastern dialect.

And Jonathan perfectly fits the meaning of this nickname.

At the beginning, everyone was not familiar with each other, and Xu Xin didn’t know it yet.

But later he found out... Even though this guy was a bit sloppy, he had quite a lot of love history.

He has been divorced 6 times.

The breakdown of every marriage cannot be avoided by one word.

Cheating.

But the great thing about this guy is that he has no children, no child support, and he is very popular with some rich women.

He doesn't need to pay child support, and neither do rich women.

The word "harmony" is indeed appropriate.

However, this kind of thing is a personal choice, and Xu Xin has no right to interfere, nor will he look at others through colored glasses.

But nicknames still have to be given.

Seeing him, Xu Xin immediately remembered something.

When Jonathan turned around and saw Xu Xin, he stood up with a smile.

The long-haired rock-and-roll middle-aged man gave Xu Xin a hug:

"Good morning, long time no see, my director."

With the end of the Oscar ceremony, Xu Xin's worth has also risen in Hollywood. Even if he has not released a new work... it can be said that it cannot be underestimated.

But fortunately, everyone had a "shared weal and woe" relationship before, so it wasn't that utilitarian.

After Xu Xin sat next to him, he looked around:

"What about the rest?"

"Still not here."

"Why did you come so early?"

"Well... my fiancée is a fitness instructor. So..."

He shrugged.

Xu Xin understood.

Fine.

This is just a small detail.

He took out his mobile phone directly:

"Just in time, Jonathan, I have something else to ask you for."

He fiddled with his phone and found a video.

It was the scene where Alexey's photographer took a picture of Yang Mi, but a child suddenly broke in.

He cut it himself and put it in his mobile phone.

"Watch this video."

Jonathan took it and started reading.

From the moment Yang Mi and the camera start running, to the end of the film.

After reading it, he was a little puzzled:

"What's the problem? The first half was normal, but in the second half he didn't shoot the upgrade shot well, and a child broke into the shot..."

"You haven't discovered this method..."

He adjusted the seconds of the video and continued:

"Right here, in motion, with the upgraded lens moving, isn't the texture captured interesting?"

Jonathan looked at it for a while and nodded:

"Yes, this photographer's skills are also good. Even if someone breaks in, his camera will always be locked on Yang. As for this texture...Xu, do you want to shoot like this?"

"I tried. But the texture is very average. It requires a very clear movement trajectory when shooting, and a... relatively fast and slow speed. It is difficult for me to find this feeling."

After he returned to China this time, he met Lin Li and the two of them studied.

It's really not easy.

The main reason is that this kind of speed is difficult to find and difficult to achieve uniformly.

The error rate is relatively high.

But the machine cannot reach this speed for the time being. Whether it is using a rocker arm or something else, although it can be done, the effect is very average.

After hearing what Xu Xin said, Jonathan shrugged:

"That's for sure. It is actually a requirement to capture the normal movements of the subject through the lens at a relatively constant speed. The camera lens needs to move quickly, but the object in the lens is very slow. One is fast, the other is slow. The two contrasts require relatively high timing and control, so it is difficult to achieve this effect when handheld...

In the case of this video, it was more of an accident.

But with ordinary machines we commonly use, it is difficult to adjust the speed and camera movement trajectory... But this thing is easy to handle. Xu, haven't you seen "The Matrix"? "

Xu Xin was stunned.

After being reminded like this, he instantly thought of a scene.

It's the scene in the first film where the savior Neo hides from a bullet in Iron Banqiao.

"You mean...fixed movement trajectory...?"

"right."

Jonathan nodded:

"At that time, Bill Pope fixed a circular iron ring in the studio. After the power was turned on, the camera could be hung on the iron ring and rotate quickly to capture the various details of Neo's reclining part. But it is no longer used , all use digital robotic arms. Just like the robots in the car assembly workshop, one or more fixed trajectories are set with a computer program, so that the trajectory and speed can be directly programmed. To adjust. The effect you mentioned only needs this kind of mechanical arm.”

"oh?"

Looking at Xu Xin whose eyes lit up, Jonathan was also a little puzzled:

"Are you going to be the cinematographer for your next movie?"

This is not a difficult thing for a photographer... Sometimes Xu Xin only needs to say what effect he wants, so why would he be troubled by such a problem?

But indeed, Xu Xin had the intention of waking up someone from a dream.

Before, he and Lin Li were both focusing on photography techniques, and never thought of using technology to help.

Even if they thought of using technology, they were all some commonly used equipment.

As a result, after being reminded by Jonathan, Xu Xin realized... Yes, wouldn't it be enough to use high technology?

Why did he ignore this thing?

So he didn't answer Jonathan's question, but just asked:

"Where can I find this kind of robotic arm?"

"My friend's company... I'll give you a phone number, you can just contact him. Do you need me to take you there?"

"No need for that."

Xu Xin took out his mobile phone, and after saving the phone number of Jonathan's friend named Reg, he smiled and said:

"Thanks."

"Ha~"

Jonathan shrugged indifferently.

This is really just a small problem.

At least, for Hollywood, it can't be any smaller.

There are almost many things that could not be done before in the photographer circle now. Now, after being handed over to these machines, they can be easily done. It is not a difficult task.

At least, it is not for him.

…

Xu Xin, who found a way, was in a better mood.

Although this matter is not big, it really troubled him for many days.

But now thinking about it, his troubles are really a bit stupid.

If manpower is not good, can't it be handed over to the machine?

Soon, many people including Keanu arrived.

The recording also started normally.

There is nothing much to say about the work of promotional videos. Even if Xu Xin is not a professional actor, he has been used to facing the camera for so many years.

Anyway, just pick good things to say.

The recording was finished in the morning.

At noon, everyone had a meal together.

In the afternoon, Xu Xin rejected Ji Ge's invitation to drink... Who is a good person who drinks in the afternoon?

He took Su Meng directly to Jonathan's friend Reg.

After explaining the purpose of the visit, Reg was also confused.

He didn't understand what was so rare about this kind of thing that was shot by a robotic arm + camera + slow motion.

But they didn't understand, it didn't matter.

Soon they came to a studio, Reg found a technician and told him Xu Xin's request.

Su Meng stood in front of the camera.

It can be seen that Meng Meng was quite nervous and didn't understand what Xu Xin was going to do.

For so many years, she followed Brother Xu through fire and water, what kind of celebrities had she not seen?

It was not strange at all.

But it was really the first time for her to stand in front of the camera.

Including Brother Xu's request for her to pose, she did not do it in a standard way.

But it didn't matter.

Xu Xin stood in front of the monitor and began to communicate with the technician.

"The trajectory runs like this... The focus should always be on the portrait... The speed..."

The technician operated according to his requirements.

Then...

Su Meng posed under Brother Xu's countdown 321, and saw the technician and Mr. Reg's slightly surprised eyes and a sentence:

"Wow."

At first, they thought this thing was just a child's play.

I don't understand why a director of an Oscar-winning film can't even handle this.

But...

When they saw the slow-motion footage of Xu, a normal-looking assistant, exuding... that kind of smell in the picture, they were immediately surprised.

Slow motion, not rare.

The operation of the robotic arm, not rare either.

But these two ordinary things, under some of Xu's requirements, suddenly assembled into a kind of... amazing picture texture, then the two of them understood what was bothering Xu.

It was Malefak's inspiration.

The kind of inspiration that ordinary directors can't capture.

These two technologies are really mediocre.

But the things shot are so amazing.

Through this mechanical arm with a principle similar to the chicken neck, the things shot after setting up a camera are so eye-catching.

I can't say what's amazing.

But... this ordinary girl in front of me seems to... become very charming.

Is this the confusion that bothers Goethe Xu?

Good guy...

In the surprise of the two, Xu Xin frowned slightly.

Then Su Meng started to pose for 30 minutes.

Xu Xin kept adjusting the trajectory, speed, etc.

After fiddling for half an hour, he found the most perfect interval and nodded with satisfaction.

Yeah.

That's enough.

Perfect.

Then, he asked about the model of the robot arm, took photos, and communicated with the programmer, and then packed all these things and sent them to Lin Li and Yang Mi.

When sending it to Lin Li, some parameters such as speed were also included.

But when sending it to Yang Mi, he also added a sentence:

"These equipment, buy them. In a few days, I will let everyone in Shuangwei shine!"

...

Xu Xin stayed in the United States for ten days.

On the 17th, he returned to Yanjing after completing all the work.

Good news, he returned to China.

Bad news, Yang Mi had to leave.

The promotion period of "LUCY" also began.

Also, although it is not a world premiere, the film's premiere is on August 6.

It will be screened at the Silk Road Film Festival, but the entire film will be released directly during the Silk Road Film Festival.

Other aspects aside, at least for Chinese audiences, this date is very friendly.

Bees don't have to go to Fujian to see her new work.

But the bad news is that on the night of the 17th, Xu Sanjin and her were a dew couple all night.

He fell asleep with his wife in his arms.

But when he woke up, he disappeared without a trace, just like in a dream.

But there is nothing to do about it. During the film promotion period, everything has to give way to the work.

After so many years, the two have gotten used to it.

And on June 20th.

He went to attend the doctoral graduation defense.

It was not difficult.

The thesis was also published, and everything was there. Even his thesis had a terrible low rate of plagiarism in CNKI.

What's more, a doctorate in directing is actually not the same thing as those in mathematics, physics and chemistry.

It is more of a statement of consciousness.

Compared with Xu Xin, those tutors sitting there might be worse in this respect.

Moreover, Hou Keming was also sitting below.

For Xu Xin, the graduation of his doctorate meant the end of his "long" student life.

Although he would definitely go to school frequently in the future, after all, the teaching assistant contract was there... But it was true that at the age of 28, he could no longer call himself a student and had walked out of the ivory tower.

Not to mention...

He even felt a little lost after the defense.

After all...

Putting aside the primary, middle and high school, from that winter morning of his freshman year, it was like a completely new life for him.

The end of his student life also meant that he had started the next stage of his life.

He didn't know if all college students would feel the same as himself before and after graduation. But...

He did feel a little uncomfortable.

Goodbye, my youth.

Probably, that's it.

And the news of his participation in the doctoral defense was also posted online.

Actually, it was not bad.

Over the years, Xu Xin's resume has been thoroughly exposed.

This includes but is not limited to his kindergarten teacher, elementary school class teacher, junior high school director, and high school principal...

It has been thoroughly exposed since the Olympic Games.

Fortunately.

Although he was an average student in school, he was not unlearned.

He was lively but not bad-behaved.

His elementary, middle and high school years were like a template of an ordinary person with average academic performance.

His family was rich, his temperament was ordinary, he had no black history of bullying others, and he was never bullied.

Even when he was in junior high school, he gave a classmate from a poor family 10,000 yuan to pay for his family's medical treatment and tuition. This was a simple thing at the time, but now it has become a proof of his "loving heart" when the person who is now working in a bank says it himself.

As for that kind of... the middle school story that a classmate was bullied by a young man in society and Xu Jiawan Thirteenth Young Master had to show off with others, it has also become the best template for "caring for classmates".

Of course, after all, the country's privacy protection of college entrance examination results is very strong.

Until now, no one knows that his quota for Beijing Film Academy was sponsored by Xu Daqiang...

The reporters only dug out that he chose the path of an art student in his senior year of high school, and his college entrance examination score was just over 400... Well, for an art student, it must be enough.

Therefore, the news that "Xu Xin completed his doctoral defense" could not even reach a hot search on Weibo.

It's just a small fight.

It's just that the black fans are unwilling to call him Dr. Xu even if he has become a doctor.

They even say that he has lowered the gold content of the doctorate...

These black fans...

Wait.

When your Bee sister comes back, I will torture her to death and vent all the anger you have caused me on her!

The next time I see her, I will make her tie her hair into a double ponytail!

But no matter what, Xu Xin's student life is completely over.

Dr. Xu's journey from now on will be in many places.

But learning is endless.

He has stopped here.

...

The academic work has arrived, but the director's work still needs to be done.

In the next few days, he has been communicating with the team about all matters related to "Master".

From the set to the actors' costumes, etc.

It was also the first time that all the selected characters were gathered together.

When Xie, still carrying a shoulder bag, walked into the office building of Xiying, he saw Guan Xiaotong with his assistant in the waiting room.

Both of them were stunned.

Then they smiled at the same time.

"Hehe, big brother!"

Whether the girl's big brother can be exchanged for a lifetime of big brother is not mentioned for the time being.

At least it seems that the two of them can think of a happy thing in the crew.

While the actors were trying on the costumes, Xu Xin had another little follower.

Lu Yang.

He was holding a script in his hand.

"Embroidered Spring Blade 2".

Although "Embroidered Spring Blade" has not been released yet, the script of "Embroidered Spring Blade 2" has indeed been written.

This is another version of the two versions of the story provided by Lu Yang at the time.

With a slight change, it perfectly connects the story line of "Embroidered Spring Blade 1".

This time the story is mainly about hunting down Wei Zhongxian as the introduction.

Lu Yang was unsure, and knowing that Xu Xin was back, he hurried over with the script.

While waiting for the actors to try on their costumes, he was reading this story.

What should I say...

The story is not bad.

If you only look at the script, without thinking about the pictures, the story is solid, but not particularly amazing.

But the portrayal of a small character like Shen Lian is actually quite interesting.

However... Lu Yang still writes a bad love story.

It's as if he doesn't know how to fall in love.

However, considering that he and Chen Shu are about to get married, Xu Xin didn't say this.

The two of them dragged on for several years after their engagement, just waiting for Lu Yang to release a mature work and then enter the marriage hall with the work.

At this time, he must praise it.

As for the bad parts...

"The love story is a bit weak, you can change it."

"I don't really care about the love story. This play mainly highlights the sadness of Shen Lian... a small person in troubled times. The love story is just an embellishment."

"Okay."

Seeing that he had his own ideas, Xu Xin naturally didn't say anything more.

They are all directors who have shot a complete film. At this time, he will not teach Lu Yang how to shoot, but let him think on his own.

If he really teaches, it will not be his movie, but his own.

After taking a rough look at the script and giving Lu Yang a reassurance, the actor audition will also begin.

The first person to come is Liao Fan.

This time the costume trial is not only to see the static effect, but also the dynamic effect.

That is, whether the actors look good when wearing these costumes.

Soon, after Liao Fan tried on several sets of clothes, Xu Xin gave some suggestions to the costume designer next to him.

Then the next one came.

But it was not Song Chen who came, but Nazha.

Song Chen's makeup was not done yet.

When Nazha walked in wearing a cheongsam, Lu Yang's eyes lit up.

Just this one glance.

When he saw this girl for the first time, the "Zhou Miaotong" in his heart suddenly had a candidate.

So, after Nazha tried on the costume, he said directly to Xu Xin:

"Director Xu, can you give me her information?"

Xu Xin's mouth twitched...

"What are you going to do?"

"Zhou Miaotong!"

Xu Xin breathed a sigh of relief.

So, the information was given, and he also said:

"This is my sister, you take good care of her."

He had to give Lu Yang a shot of prevention.

"Yeah! I understand! Try to add!... If it doesn't work, I'll redesign it!"

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth began to twitch again.

He thought you seemed to have misunderstood something.

But...he acquiesced.

After all, Nazha suffered a loss on the side of "Master".

Next, it was Geng Liangchen.

When Xie walked in, Lu Yang didn't feel anything.

But when he saw Xie's double swords coming out...

"Director Xu! Can I give me his information!"

"... What are you going to do?"

"Jin Yichuan!"

"..."

Truth.

Looking at Lu Yang, whose eyes were as bright as light bulbs, Xu Xin's cheeks could no longer twitch.

Muscles were numb.

He took all the information about the actors of "Master" from the drawer next to him and stuffed it into Lu Yang's arms without any hesitation:

"Here, here, here, all for you, take these materials and get out of here! You want to take advantage of me alone, right!?"

"Hehe~"

Lu Yang smiled while holding the information.

Director Xu's affairs...how can they be considered as taking advantage of others?