Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After Qu Ling received the electronic version of the manuscript from Shanhe, he started reviewing it non-stop.

Shanhe's "Under the Zhengyang Gate" is quite different from the original drama. The emotional lines are much shorter, the descriptions of the characters are much more detailed, and a large number of strokes are used to describe the changing process of the entire antique industry, and the great changes in people's hearts are mixed in. .

The biggest villain, Cheng Jianjun Shanhe, has also been changed a lot. Humans are complex animals and cannot be distinguished simply by good guys and bad guys.

Consciously doing evil can only show that the person is morally corrupt. Unconsciously doing evil is even more terrifying, which shows that there is a problem with the entire value system.

Qu Ling spent a whole night reading the entire novel. As a person who has experienced social changes in the past twenty years, her emotions and melancholy are even stronger.

Shanhe's book seems to remind readers at all times that this is just the beginning. Are you ready? Bigger waves are coming!

The end of the novel leaves a strong aftertaste: individuals are extremely insignificant in the era, and their existence or passing is just a drop in the ocean.

We are all like Han Chunming, we cannot change the world, we can only decide whether we are changed by the world!

Qu Ling stood up, and after moving his stiff limbs for a while, he went into the bathroom and washed his face to free himself from the plot of the novel.

I began to think about the publicity and distribution of "Under the Zhengyang Gate".

Naturally, the publishing house still cooperates with Mo Ya. After all, I have worked there for more than ten or twenty years, and I can talk about it emotionally.

Sprout Publishing House is no longer what it used to be. This year's book publishing volume has firmly ranked among the top in the country.

Regarding publicity, you can discuss it with Sprout Publishing House. Both you and the publishing house have certain media resources, so integrating them won't be a big problem.

Based on his understanding of Shanhe, I estimate that he will not participate too much in the announcement this time. It doesn't hurt because of his reputation and influence.

What Qu Ling cares most about is the adaptation. After experiencing the baptism and influence in the film and television industry in the past two years, she already has her own understanding and judgment on novel adaptation.

In Qu Ling's view, "Under the Zhengyang Gate" is a book that is very suitable for adaptation into a TV series.

The great success of "Emergency Room Doctor" made Qu Ling know that the profits of TV series are not small. Who should we cooperate with to get the largest share? Or why not just create a crew of our own?

Qu Ling planned to find time to go to the capital and discuss this issue with Shanhe.

Shanhe, who was in the Beiying dormitory, didn't know what Qu Ling was thinking. At this time, he was thinking about how to get to know Ning Hao tomorrow.

"My hero, what is the process of your photography department tomorrow?" Shan He asked Bai Yuxia in the upper bunk.

"Watching movies, asking questions, giving lectures, what other tricks can you use? What, what else do you have in mind?"

"I really want to get to know you guys, the best director is not ordinary!" Shanhe replied.

"This is not easy. Just go to him directly after class. He will give you your face!" Bai Yuxia replied casually.

Shan He thought for a while and realized that this was indeed the best way, "Okay! Hero, join me tomorrow. Maybe I can find you a place to intern in the future!"

"When I talk about mountains and rivers, you can't favor one over the other. We are all listening!" Du Guangyu from the Fine Arts Department interjected.

"That's right, tomorrow we will collectively participate in the photography department's film festival."

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The next afternoon, Bai Yuxia and five non-staff members came to the screening lecture theater early.

Ning Hao's reputation in the photography department is really good. Many people came in advance to occupy seats, including quite a few juniors and seniors.

The six people from Shanhe quickly found a middle seat and sat down.

"Hero, depending on the situation, there aren't enough seats. We won't be kicked out by your teacher, right?" Chen Zhiyong asked worriedly.

"It's okay. Last time Gu Changwei came to give a lecture, there were more people. If that doesn't work, just add another seat. It's just a matter of moving a chair!" Bai Yuxia replied casually.

"That's good!"

After a few people chatted for more than half an hour, the teacher of the photography department led a young man who was not tall to the podium.

"There are a lot of people! Monitor, if you don't have a seat, go and move your own chair." The teacher picked up the microphone and said, "Today, our senior brother Ning Hao from the Photography Department brought his work to the school to display. With so many students actively participating, Ning Hao Hao, you should be in a good mood, you are the teacher today, let me tell you something!"

Ning Hao took the microphone and said with a smile: "I am very happy and honored to be able to come to my alma mater where I left recently to show my work. I just completed my master's degree from here a year ago, and this film is my graduation work. , Well, no more chatting, let’s watch the video first, and then we’ll talk after it’s over!”

Shanhe looked at this young director who was not tall, had a crew cut, and was wearing a slightly oversized black suit.

Perhaps because he hadn't put on the big gold chain yet, Shanhe felt that Ning Hao was extremely ordinary, with almost no distinguishing features, but the smile on his face when he spoke made people feel friendly.

It is quite different from the image in Shanhe’s impression!

After a while, the lecture theater became quiet, and the movie "Thursday, Wednesday" began to be shown.

The six members of Shanhe Group devoted themselves seriously to the film.

This movie does not tell a story that happened on Wednesday or Thursday. The title is just a title. Like "Crazy Stone", it is not the stone that is crazy.

The movie uses three different stories to connect the entire plot together, describing the swing, exploration and restlessness of youth.

The roughness of the picture surprised Shanhe, but the unusual structure, the inadvertent humor, and even the rock soundtrack all have a bit of the unique flavor of Ning Hao in "Crazy Stone".

After more than an hour, the movie ended and the lecture theater burst into warm applause.

Next, Ning Hao took the stage and began to answer the students' continuous questions.

The six people from Shanhe listened quietly to Ning Hao's answers, and experienced his original intention of creation and shooting experience.

The last link was Ning Hao's lecture. Combined with the film, he gave a vivid open class to the students in the audience around images, light and shadow, and editing.

Finally, he also talked about his own failure. The pictures were too rough and stiff, which was due to financial reasons, lack of experience, and being too self-centered!

The nearly three-hour special public class was completed. The students in the audience all stood up and applauded Ning Hao, expressing their gratitude to the senior for teaching him skills.

After Ning Hao bowed, the students slowly dispersed, and the six people from Shanhe waited quietly for the crowd to leave.

Ning Hao was chatting with the lecturer of the Photography Department on the stage about his future work arrangements, and was about to say goodbye and leave.

"Senior Brother Ning, hello, I am Shanhe, a level 0 directing student. I have some ideas after listening to your lecture. Can I treat you to a casual meal?"

The sudden voice from the audience made Ning Hao and the lecturer look towards Shanhe.

"Shanhe, why are you here to attend classes in our photography department? Ning Hao, no need for me to introduce you, this is the most famous student of Beijing Film Academy!"

"Of course not!" Ning Hao replied to Shan He: "Okay, I'm very curious about talented writers!"

"Teacher Xu, come together. Let's go to the restaurant next to the school and chat together!" Shanhe also extended an invitation to the lecturer.

"I won't go, I have an appointment tonight!"

The group of people quickly arrived at the small restaurant on the street outside the school and walked into the only private room on the second floor.

"Senior Brother Ning, the place is a bit rough, don't mind!" Shanhe said politely to Ning Hao.

"I've been here before and I'm very familiar with it, so there's no need to be polite!"

Bai Yuxia volunteered to go downstairs to order food, and several other roommates also introduced themselves.

"Senior Brother Ning, you directed an award-winning film just after graduation. Your directorial skills are impressive!" Shanhe started with praise.

Ning Hao waved his hand and responded: "I majored in directing as an undergraduate at Normal University. I came to the photography department of Beijing Film Academy as a postgraduate student. I have graduated for a while. To be honest, the filmmaking is very rough. I won the award mostly because of It’s luck!”

"You are too modest. We have just watched it. The picture is indeed a bit rough, but the flaws are not concealed. The entire film is very complete in terms of shooting techniques, use of light and shadow, plot settings, and post-production, especially the editing. , switching back and forth between the three stories, novel but not complicated, full of talent!" Shanhe commented sincerely.

Ning Hao was naturally in a good mood to receive Shanhe's approval, "It's a great compliment. I'm quite satisfied with my first work!"

The roommates also asked Ning Hao some questions.

"Brother, how did you form a team? Do you have any requirements for the selection of team members?"

"My team members are all classmates from Normal University and Beijing Film Academy. They lack practical experience and have their own ideas. The advice I can give you is to practice more and apply theory to your abilities!"

"Senior Brother Ning, did you find someone to invest in your filming funds? How much is the minimum amount required to make a movie?"

Ning Hao smiled bitterly, ""Thursday, Wednesday" cost a total of 8,000 yuan. I earned it all from commercials. Don't worry about winning awards, but I can't recoup my investment. I want to continue filming, but I still have to shoot commercials. No. People will invest in me!”

Ning Hao's words caused the room to fall into silence. The real environment of Chinese-language movies is too bad, and it is a bit cruel to future film practitioners like them. It is hard to say how many of them can really apply what they have learned!

At this moment, the food was served. Shanhe hurriedly greeted everyone: "Eat something first. Senior Brother Ning has been talking on the stage for a long time. He must be hungry. We can talk about other things after we have eaten!"

Ning Hao was not polite. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating with everyone. It seemed that he had not forgotten the students' living habits.

After filling his stomach, Shanhe poured beer for Ning Hao.

"Senior brother, come on, let's all give you a toast first. Thank you, senior brother, for teaching me and solving my doubts today!" Shanhe drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

After a few rounds of beer, the atmosphere became lighter. Shanhe asked Ning Hao: "Brother, I heard what you just said, have you started preparing for a new work?"

Ning Hao coughed from alcohol, wiped the corners of his mouth, and replied: "I wrote a script, which is adapted from a real person I have seen before, but it takes more than 10,000 or 20,000 to film it. Yes, I can’t find investment sponsorship, so let’s put it aside for now. I’ll help people shoot commercials first. I’ll make money quickly from this shoot, and I’ll try to start shooting next year!”

Ning Hao's words caught everyone's attention, and Shanhe continued to ask without hesitation: "Brother, can I have a look at the script? Do you have an approximate budget?"

"Well!" Ning Hao turned to look at Shanhe. After staying for a while, he asked eagerly: "Shanhe, do you want to invest? I can't guarantee that you can get your investment back!"

"Brother, please tell me the approximate amount first. If it is several million, I can't afford it now!" Shanhe replied with a smile.

"How can I ask for so much? I don't even dare to ask for it if you give it to me. Just use DV to shoot 50,000 yuan. If you use film, it may cost double that, up to 150,000 yuan."

Shanhe thought for a while under everyone's gaze, "Brother, when you are free, bring the script and read it!"

"I'll deliver it to you tomorrow, Shanhe. Let me reiterate, I'm not sure the investment will be recovered." Ning Hao said to Shanhe seriously.

"Brother, based on my judgment on "Thursday, Wednesday", I have confidence in you! However, the person who will contact you at that time should be my agent." Shanhe responded with the same sincerity.

"No problem, thank you for your trust!" Ning Hao said, raising his glass to Shan He.

Shan He also poured himself some beer and touched it with Ning Hao, "As long as the script is okay, I'm looking forward to this investment!"

"I wrote the first draft of the script, and my girlfriend revised it again. It's called "Incense". It roughly tells the story of a monk who begged for alms everywhere in order to repair a collapsed Buddha statue. He tried his best to find the money, but the Buddha statue in the temple had nothing to do with him. The spiritual world is in shambles and there is no possibility of repair."

"It's a good fable, somewhat similar to my new book!" Shanhe filled Ning Hao's beer, "I'll let my agent contact you as soon as possible!"

The two drank another drink. Several roommates were a little excited and started to respect the two.

When several people came out of the restaurant, they all staggered, "Senior brother, are you okay?"

Ning Hao burped, waved and said, "Where are we now? I'm sure I'll be fine! I'll take a taxi and come find you tomorrow!"

"Okay! Let's watch you go first!"

After watching Ning Hao get into the car, several people helped Chen Zhiyong, who was the worst drunk, to walk to school.