I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 156 154. Teaches filming in the front, and life in the back

In fact, Yang Mi rarely talks to Xu Xin about matters in her company.

She knows her boyfriend's temper.

Or is it a "common problem" among wealthy people?

That is relatively solipsistic.

Even now I hardly see any signs of being domineering or looking down on ordinary people in my boyfriend. But you can still feel the more or less different worldview that comes with being rich.

And this worldview has a particularly obvious characteristic, which is "impatience."

This kind of intolerance does not mean that we are impatient or eager for success. Rather, they rarely choose to tolerate things that make them unhappy.

Maybe ordinary people can tolerate it and get over it, but they won't.

Because in their opinion, these things do not qualify them to endure.

She couldn't tell whether her boyfriend's characteristics were good or bad. Because she herself has not reached this level and has not yet achieved financial freedom. So I don’t know what it feels like to really have millions in your pocket, and the money you take is not considered money at all, and you don’t need to calculate the price when buying things. As long as you want it, you must get it.

Even if she is the person next to her, she still can't feel it.

But this intolerance may be a reflection of their personality charm for themselves. But for others, it may not be a good thing.

She understood what her boyfriend meant.

I don't like the company...or I don't like being restrained and wronged.

But if a person gives all his physical and mental hopes to another person, this is a very unacceptable thing for girls.

She believes that her boyfriend will always be good to her.

As the daughter of a police officer, some keen observations on the details of life have been soaked in blood.

She asked herself, she was very good at judging people.

A boyfriend who even considers herself during a massage deserves her infinite trust.

But the problem is that even so, she cannot accept that she has become a blind and unintentional person.

It was like this before, but it was even more so after seeing Bao Wenjing's changes.

So, after hearing what her boyfriend said, she just shook her head slightly:

"The contract is over."

"...Why? Isn't it just a liquidated damages of 20 million, just pay it directly. How can the company of Souchou Soso develop?"

If anyone else said this, Yang Mi would think that they were bragging.

But she trusts her boyfriend.

Because he really took the money as money...

So, looking at her brother who was already losing his temper, she quietly changed the way of chatting:

"But we can't be that kind of... ungrateful people, right, brother."

"..."

Xu Xin's brows instantly wrinkled.

"As the saying goes, a drop of water will repay you with a spring of spring. I am here today, no matter what the reason is... at least the company gave me a platform, right? When I was discovered and trained, I finally embarked on this journey. No matter what, you have to remember this kindness... I mean, there is no boss in the world who doesn't want to make money, right? You always see the world from the perspective of a boss when you see others. It makes no sense for me to be the same as I, a little wage earner, feel the same way..."

With that said, the girl who finally finished choosing a pair walked to Xu Xin and sat on his lap.

With a hook of her hand, she pulled her boyfriend into her arms and gently helped him smooth his frown:

"I'm talking about... the company is not only stingy, but also very responsible. Think about it, Sister Zeng is also so responsible, and Tingting was also sent here by the company. Yes, after meeting you, I started to take big steps... But wasn’t the company laying the foundation step by step? It was a blessing that people discovered me. But after I came in, as a wage earner, it was only natural for me to make money for the boss.

You don’t run a charity, right? And I made money for them and realized my self-worth at work. Once the contract comes, the two will owe nothing. Right? So, I won’t leave. Looking at Zhou Xun, she is so powerful. She didn’t say she was in trouble with the company, but waited until the contract was over before leaving... We can’t be too human, right? "

Of course Xu Xin understood what she said was right.

But aside from the facts, he just wanted his girlfriend to have a more relaxed and free environment.

As soon as she acted coquettishly in his arms, the soaring fragrance rushed to her face, and the anger in her heart caused by Rong Xinda's scratching gradually dissipated.

So he responded:

"Um……"

"Hey~MUA~"

After kissing her cheek, she stood up again.

Without her needing to say anything, Xu Xin walked with her to the room where the washing machine was kept, holding two piles of clothes.

I'm sure I won't be able to finish washing these clothes tonight.

After the two of them threw a pot of the largest amount inside, they went straight back to the house.

I originally planned to indulge myself while I could finally let go, without having to worry about the sound insulation effect...

As a result, I was taking a shower when I suddenly saw red.

As a last resort, Xu Xin rinsed it hastily with regretful eyes and went straight into the kitchen to boil brown sugar water.

After her girlfriend completed the last step of her long skin care routine and applied Vaseline on the soles of her feet, she drank the large glass of brown sugar water in one breath, smelling of skin care products.

With a rather rude mouth, she sat directly on her boyfriend who was reading a book by the bedside.

"Little brother~ Do you want me to come and comfort you..."

"What can I buy for my uncle and aunt in advance this Chinese New Year?"

Xu Xin, who had been thinking about this in his mind, suddenly asked.

"Well……"

Yang Mi looked like she was thinking.

But while she was thinking, she tied her hair into a bun to make it easier to move.

Learning the techniques I learned from masseurs, I began to slowly press my boyfriend's legs with the back of my hands to relax the muscles.

"Just give them away. The two of us don't need anything. Besides, my mother was cheated when she bought health care products for my grandma when I was young, so after that, she didn't really believe in health care products... This You don’t have to worry about anything, I’ll buy it myself, just say it’s a gift from you... What about Uncle Xu? What do you want?"

"He lacks nothing..."

The girl who had already leaned down muttered:

"Well... let's talk about it... I'll buy it for you and take it home... suck it off~ turn off the light."

"don't want……"

The fingertips traced the somewhat blurred outline of his girlfriend's eyebrows, and Xu Xin chuckled:

"I like looking at you like this."

"..."

This compliment did not bring about the girl's elation.

All he got in exchange was a roll of eyes and a vague mutter:

"Bad guy~"

…

Director Zhang is directing the opera "Qin Shi Huang" in New York, and the plan has been submitted.

Frankly speaking, the intensity of work during the past six months has made everyone feel relaxed at this year's end.

Although there is no holiday yet, we will wait for Director Zhang to come back from the United States on the 10th and everyone will get together to talk... But there is almost no one in the Olympic Building.

We have been working hard for a year, and we all want to take a break.

Xu Xin didn't go out the next day either.

In the morning, I washed clothes with my girlfriend and showed her where she was doing yoga and practicing boxing and swordplay. After lunch, we went to have a roast duck at Bianchang. In the afternoon, she packed up her dry clothes and got in the car directly. Go home.

Before going home, Xu Xin accompanied her to the bank.

Sun Ting received a whole year's salary as a year-end bonus.

Then, the next afternoon, Xu Xin also received Jewel's staff at the airport.

I brought a large box of film boxes to a place called "Xiantao Digital Audio and Video Studio".

This place is the editing studio of "The Golden Armor".

After editing here, it was brought to the United States for production.

The relationship with Zhang Yimou is very good, and the editors there are also top-notch in the industry. The person in charge of editing this time, who is also the editor of "Golden Armor", Cheng Long, came in person.

It was also the first time for Xu Xin to meet this editor, but after watching "The Golden Armor", he was also 120% at ease with this editor.

As for the young man introduced by Director Zhang personally, although Cheng Long had never been to the set of "The Golden Armor", he probably knew that Director Zhang admired this young man. The two communicated happily. After agreeing on the editing price and signing the contract, Xu Xin stayed with him until past ten o'clock that night.

After smoothing out the general idea of ​​editing with split shots and giving the storyline of the script, Cheng Long gave him an accurate time for rough editing.

One week.

After a week, rough cut it into pieces.

By then, Jay Chou will be able to take the rough cut of the film to He Guo to do the soundtrack.

After everything was settled, it was close to 12 o'clock when Xu Xin got home.

But the rewards are huge.

It's just a pity that my girlfriend is not here.

He had to sleep alone on this big bed again.

…

February 10th.

On the day Zhang Yimou came back, Xu Xin got the rough cut of the 77-minute film "The Secret That Cannot Be Tellable."

And Jay Chou also came to Yanjing.

It's just a transit.

The Chinese New Year is of great significance to everyone in China. He was no exception, so after getting the finished film today, he didn't even have time to watch it. He just took the copy and got into a car with Mike Lin and several other music directors to rush to the airport.

Head to Tokyo.

This is the last thing before the year. After finishing it, rest and enjoy a rare vacation before starting to get busy again.

But Xu Xin and he didn't even get to eat.

After seeing him off, he also took the 77-minute film to the Olympic Building.

When Director Zhang comes back, everyone will hold the last meeting before the year.

It's said to be a meeting, but it's actually just a dinner party.

We have been working hard for a year, so we get together at the end of the year and then go our separate ways.

However, many people had already left early today, and those attending the dinner were all staff working in Yanjing.

There aren't many people.

Including Wei Lanfang, Ma Wen and others did not come.

Zhang Wu also left.

During lunch, there were two tables occupied.

I don’t drink much wine either, just red wine.

Zhang Yimou didn't say much to encourage him...after all, he hadn't passed the review yet. But I don’t dare to celebrate in advance, it won’t sound good if word gets out.

Even lunch was eaten near the Olympic Building.

After finishing the meal and agreeing on the working hours for the beginning of the new year, it officially means that everyone's busy year is over.

But Zhang Yimou was not in a hurry to leave, but returned to the Olympic Building with Xu Xin.

Taking out the player, Xu Xin closed the curtains, unfolded the curtains, and when he clicked on the playback, suddenly, he said slightly nervously:

"This is a rough cut...it's not the final version yet...there are no special effects or anything like that...you mainly want to read the story..."

"……ha."

Zhang Yimou, who seemed to have gained some weight after not seeing each other for 40 days, couldn't help laughing:

"What? Are you afraid that I will criticize you?"

After speaking, looking at Xu Xin's embarrassed look, he smiled and shook his head:

"Let it go, it's okay."

"……Um."

Xu Xin pressed the play button, and then the picture of Tamkang Music Middle School appeared directly on the screen.

And a very vague sound.

He quickly adjusted the volume of his voice.

But when the volume increases, it is replaced by a kind of noise.

It's normal, after all, the sound recording hasn't been post-processed yet.

Ordinary viewers may not have a good impression of this kind of film... because it seems too shoddy.

But as a practitioner, Zhang Yimou’s inspection of such rough-cut films... there were not fifty but thirty films. So I didn't notice anything, I just crossed my legs, sat on the chair, frowned and stared at the voice on the screen:

"You're a piano major, right?"

"Yes."

"Why do you want to transfer to our school? Is your school not good?"

The conversation between men and women rang out among the noise.

Zhang Yimou asked while staring at the slowly moving distant scene;

"This voice...is it Yang Mi?"

"Yes. I specially practiced my Hokkien accent... What do you think?"

"good."

After nodding his head in approval, he looked at the painting students shown in the movie who were coloring the oil paintings of Tamkang Music Middle School, and the shots that appropriately switched between long shots, then oil paintings, and then long shots, and nodded slightly.

There was even a hint of surprise in his eyes.

very nice.

Real shots and close-ups of oil paintings are used to complement the strong artistic atmosphere of this campus...

"Yes, Not Bad."

There were no outsiders here, so Zhang Yimou did not hesitate to praise him.

In just the opening scene, he had already given Xu Xin a passing...or excellent score.

But don’t boast too much.

What if it floats.

After Xu Xin heard this, he felt confident.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

The screen continues to rotate.

Due to noise and rough cuts, there are bound to be many scenes that have not been used.

But after 77 minutes, Zhang Yimou still had a touch of surprise in his eyes.

Looking at Xu Xin's somewhat uneasy expression in the half-dark light, he thought for a while and asked:

"Who is the photographer?"

"Li Pingdong."

"Li Pingdong..."

After searching for this name in his mind, Zhang Yimou seemed to remember who he was and nodded unconsciously:

“The style is great.”

Xu Xin suddenly felt more at ease, but still couldn't help but ask:

"What about the story? Did you see anything? Did you find anything surprising?"

"The story is pretty good too."

Zhang Yimou responded, then recalled the outline of the entire story, and continued:

"At least, the story is told clearly. But because it is a rough cut, you should have left out a lot of scenes that hint that Lu Xiaoyu is not from this era, right?"

"……Um."

"But one thing has been clearly hinted, that is, in every interior scene, there will be a desk lamp next to Lu Xiaoyu. That kind of old desk lamp, at first I thought you were just posing casually, but later I found out that it was not. Every time there is always something from the old era in the background around her, this hint is very interesting. As far as shooting is concerned, Li Pingdong's photography style is very suitable for this film... Is it his own decision or is it the idea you gave him?"

"I did it myself."

"……Um."

The look of satisfaction in the middle-aged man's eyes became stronger.

A relaxed smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously:

"It's very good... I put a lot of thought into the soundtrack and post-production. It's a very good story. At first glance, it seems ordinary, but in fact, after careful consideration, you have hidden a lot of things in this film... but you can't see it at the moment. . Because I missed a lot of shots... But you can see everything you want to express... As for the use of color... Actually, you don't need to deliberately imitate me.

For example, you are on the road where there is wind power generation. There's no need to be so abrupt. When he went up, it was natural light, but when he came down, he used a cyan light filter... It's not necessary. You can switch to something more natural. For example, give some hints about the weather. The sun was shining brightly when he went uphill, but when he went downhill, there was a layer of gray in the sky... This is more natural than the abrupt blue light filter... I suggest you change it here. "

Zhang Yimou did not just boast, but gradually began to talk to him about some unnatural scenes in the movie.

He could tell in this play that this kid was looking for his own style.

But in fact, some of the pictures continued the techniques I taught him.

However... maybe it's because it's the first time I've used it, the first time I've taken it, so it's a little bit raw in some places.

Then change it.

Just take a few more shots.

There are no problems with the interior scenes, the main flaws are still in the exterior scenes.

Shooting on location not only depends on the climate conditions, but sometimes when necessary, some technical means must be used to achieve the effect the director wants.

Xu Xin's shortcomings mainly lie in this.

Because shooting on location, how to shoot, and what to use, all require the accumulation of experience.

No matter how high your talent is, it's still the same.

This is a lack of experience.

To be honest, the problems he mentioned are all minor flaws that cannot be concealed.

But since...it's my first time making a movie and I've already produced such a great answer, why can't I make further progress?

So, he was not stingy, looking at the young man who had already begun to record the scenes with a notebook, and explained his understanding and opinions on some shots bit by bit.

All modifications and deficiencies are actually reflected in Zhang Yimou’s final summary words:

"Twenty years ago, I pursued the ultimate in color. I told you before, didn't you ask me why I used red so unscrupulously in "Red Sorghum", and even used high red exposure in two scenes? Is it a visual impact? In fact, at that time I wanted to use red to express an appeal. But now that I think about it...

You include our "Golden Armor" this time.

Why is the investment so large?

Because I used too many real scenes. Real-life buildings, real-life chrysanthemums... Do you want to say whether computer special effects can do it? absolutely okay. You can even save a lot of money... But why do you have to take real photos? Because after making movies for so many years, I discovered one thing... natural is the best.

When I was young, I liked to use filters to express various themes in videos, and I liked to use contrasting colors to express the contrasting moods of various characters. But in fact...at my age, after a kind of precipitation, precipitation, and re-precipitation...you will find that no kind of beauty in this world can replace the vision that nature itself provides us. The ultimate beauty.

Natural flowers are much more beautiful when photographed than those synthesized by computer effects. It’s also much more real. And some of the things you expressed through filters in this play, I can understand as your personal style. But... I think you should go in the direction of how to use the natural environment to express the language of the lens.

If you take a photo and compare it, you will actually understand. The beauty of nature may amaze you... just like the wind power generation in Chaoyinhai, and the wind and waves. It won't give you any particularly extreme aesthetic feeling, but it will definitely make you feel particularly comfortable and harmonious. And if you are comfortable, then the audience will definitely feel very comfortable, because this is a kind of beauty "naturally" presented to you.

And when a natural scenery shocks you, it will also shock the audience. And in this kind of shock and harmony, you will find that... no matter our camera, filters, shooting techniques, angles... everything, it is virtual. All you need is the simplest shot and recording it is enough. And what is the former called? The former, we call it craftsmanship. As for the latter, we call it returning to nature. "

In the quiet screening room, the middle-aged man guided the young man in front of him without hesitation. As a film art practitioner whose artistic career is already in its third decade, he has accumulated so much experience.

Use the simplest and most unpretentious language, without any pretense, to answer his doubts and questions.

Let him not take the detours he took when he was young and find the most essential thing directly.

At the same time, he did not try to make the young man in front of him completely copy his thoughts one to one:

"Of course, every movie is different. You also have to base it on the theme... There are many kinds of beauty, right? But from my understanding, this kind of exudes a kind of... with a little illusion. But it is more of a movie that reflects the love between young men and women. Since you want to make the film more beautiful, you should add as few artificial traces as possible.

You see, your film uses a lot of lens language to interpret the inner activities of two people, and the exterior scenes also use natural landscapes...the mountains, the sea, the trees, the falling rain, and the desolation of dead leaves to create the inner feelings of the characters. world.

Now that you have decided to express this kind of beauty, then try to do it to the extreme. It’s not that the shots you take are not good, but that you still have the possibility of improvement. Whether it's a movie or this world... what is the ultimate beauty and comfort? "

Looking at Xu Xin in front of him, he said seriously:

"It's nothing more than eight words: Man and nature coexist harmoniously. Only clear water can produce naturally carved hibiscus. You appreciate a kind of beauty, look at the world, and even like movies, and your interpretation of this story should be more open-minded. From these angles. Instead of simply expressing the inner world of the protagonist through filters, natural environment, light, etc. Do you understand? Of course... not everything I said will suit you, you still have to find your own Your own inner world.”

"..."

Xu Xin said nothing.

Instead, he pondered and evaluated every word that Director Zhang said to him over and over again.

In fact, he understood.

Director Zhang was still talking about the movie "The Untold Secret" in the first half.

But what follows has nothing to do with the movie...

Or that "this movie" has nothing to do with it.

It's an attitude towards life, movies, etc. at his age.

And what he's after now.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have added something later that said not all of what he said was suitable for him.

Earlier, when I talked about the movie, I was pointing out flaws.

But later on, he was already teaching him a point of view...

Xu Xin is not the kind of person who cannot accept criticism and correction... although he will still reply if others say "Not Drunk" is rubbish on Youku.

But after all, everyone is trying their best to ridicule each other, and at the same time, they are growing up little by little.

And he also understood what Director Zhang meant.

As for how much I learned...it must be a lot.

But didn’t Director Zhang also say that he should only choose the one that suits him?

So, he nodded:

"I understand... I have to think about these shots when I go back and see which ones need to be reshot and which ones need to be fine-tuned..."

"Then definitely, I definitely need to think about it."

Zhang Yimou also responded:

"After all, what I saw was only a rough cut. Many of the pictures you took have a sense of fragmentation, and there is no way to echo the previous and later ones. Go back and think about it. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with this Chinese New Year. Think about it, and then spend a day or two to reshoot. Camera. After the news comes from the leaders at the beginning of the new year, we will have to focus on the Olympics. Rehearsals, previews, and prop design and customization all require 100% concentration, do you understand?"

"Um!"

Seeing Xu Xin nodding vigorously, Zhang Yimou smiled easily:

"Ha... let's go, this year is over."

"Um."

Xu Xin nodded, stood up and took out the film box.

This year, it’s over.

…

That afternoon, Yang Mi found her boyfriend carrying several large boxes of Yanjing's specialties.

They are all local specialties such as dim sum from Daoxiang Village and pickles from Liubiju.

Is it valuable?

It is worthless. There really isn’t anything delicious here in Yanjing.

Is it valuable?

Very valuable. Because although the pastries in Daoxiang Village come in gift boxes, they are freshly baked by my girlfriend who queued up to buy them herself, rather than being directly processed in the factory. The pickles at Liubiju are also some of the best you can grab.

After adding some other miscellaneous specialties, there were a dozen boxes, which were wrapped into two "boxes" with tape and handed to her boyfriend.

Then...he squeezed Xu Xin's waist so hard that he couldn't wait to squeeze it.

When she thought that she might not be able to see anyone in the next half month, she wished she could fill up the number of times in a year at once.

He had to forcefully consume all the Okamoto he had left at home, and that would be the end.

When parting, she was the one who sent it off.

But I didn’t get out of the car, I was just sitting in the Audi A6 in the airport parking lot, watching my boyfriend disappear into the passage while pushing large and small bags.

Want to?

I don’t think about it for now.

I’m so full that I don’t want to think about it for the time being.

9:30.

Dongsheng Airport.

Xu Xin got into Li Hao's car and drove towards his long-lost hometown.

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