Chapter 8: People with Connections Still Make Decisions? The Director of Photography Quits!
Chen Xiao stepped forward and introduced himself: "Hello everyone, I am Chen Xiao, the director of "Titanic". Thank you for your support."
Seeing his humble attitude, the film and television people present felt a little more comfortable.
After a round of introductions and greetings.
Zhang Jianhua smiled and said: "Then you can chat internally. Lao Wang and I have something to do. I'll take my leave first."
Then he walked to Chen Xiao's side and glanced at everyone, "Dear teachers, please take care of our Director Chen."
He didn't know much about film shooting. He came here today just to support Chen Xiao.
The purpose was achieved, so there was no need to stay.
After a few simple instructions, he and Wang Zhan left the meeting room.
In the meeting room, nine core production team members and assistants were left.
Everyone knew that the meeting was about to start, and they all got up from the sofa.
As the chief director, Chen Xiao sat directly at the main seat of the conference table, put a large pile of materials on the table, looked at everyone, and smiled and spoke.
"Thank you all for participating in the production of Titanic."
"Today, let's do two things first. One is to discuss and understand the script to ensure that everyone has a common understanding of the film's visuals and narrative."
Hearing this, many people's smiles disappeared.
This relative is just a name, how can he really be a director?
A good script was used by him to practice, it's a waste of talent!
Just say a few words and leave quickly, don't really guide!
However, Chen Xiao did not stop as they wished, and continued to smile:
"Excuse me, art director Mr. Fan and photography director Mr. Cai, are you free later? The shooting location is nearby. If you are free, I would like to go to the site with you to survey it."
Art director Fan Rilin was unhappy for a moment, but he quickly convinced himself.
This chief director is young and inexperienced, but he has a good attitude.
Unlike some actors, who can only say 1234567, are arrogant and look down on their predecessors.
Young people are humble, and there will be no problem if the predecessors give more guidance.
He smiled and said, "No problem for me."
The director of photography, Cai Ji, didn't have such a broad mind, and said expressionlessly, "Okay."
"Okay, thank you both."
Chen Xiao gave his assistant Xiao Wu a look, asking him to send the materials he brought to the other eight people.
"You should have read the script, right? This is the storyboard script I prepared, and you can take a look at it at will."
...
Cai Ji flipped through the script.
He became more and more dissatisfied.
He came here today, with great ambitions!
In recent years, his relationship with major directors has been rather strained.
I heard from Mr. Wang that there is a director from abroad who is very capable.
I wanted to take this opportunity to become famous with a good director.
As a result, the big director turned into a young boy.
This young boy just put his name on it and went home to sleep.
He is still giving orders here!
Thinking of this, Cai Ji's movements of turning the paper became rough.
He didn't look carefully, and flipped back.
Suddenly, his hand paused, frowned and stared at the storyboard script for a few seconds, and looked at Chen Xiao.
"Little... Director Chen, are you going to shoot the scene of the hull breaking?"
"That's right, cut the prop boat in the middle first, and use large machinery and lifting equipment to control the hull from breaking and sinking."
Cai Ji was speechless.
Isn't this nonsense?
Destroy the boat directly to shoot. No rehearsal, only one shot. What if the shooting fails?
It's really a child's play!
He waved his hand, "This scene can be done directly with computer technology, there is no need."
"No, computer special effects are not realistic enough, it must be shot in real life."
Chen Xiao said firmly.
This scene is one of the climaxes of the whole film, it must be shot in real life!
This can be said more tactfully.
But the attitude of this director of photography is not only to express his opinion, but also to challenge the authority of the chief director.
As the chief director, he can't be like a soft persimmon now, smiling foolishly to smooth things over.
Cai Ji sneered.
This kid still doesn't listen to his predecessors.
Okay, he understands.
Diamond Company is rich and powerful, and it let a young man in his early twenties come to experience the entertainment industry.
He originally came for the big director, not the script.
Now there is no big director.
He doesn't have time to play with a little kid.
"Sorry, I have something to do later, so I'll leave first."
After saying that, he grabbed his coat and opened the door and walked out.
"Director Chen, he has a bad temper. Don't be angry. Let's continue." Fan Rilin has a good temper. Seeing that the atmosphere is a bit stiff, he smiled and tried to smooth things over.
He glanced at the door.
The old man has skills, but he makes all the crews restless all day long.
It's better to leave.
"Well, Teacher Fan is polite." Chen Xiao smiled and glanced at the others, "I hope we can do our best to make this film. If everyone is busy, don't force it."
After waiting for two or three minutes, no one else left.
After all, the others came for the script, and they were concerned about Wang Zhan's face. They couldn't leave like the hot-tempered Cai Ji.
Seeing everyone sitting down, Chen Xiao said, "Let's continue. Please take a look at the script. We will discuss it in ten minutes."
Everyone picked up the script in front of them and flipped through it.
Just now, the script was distributed from the right side. When Cai Ji made a suggestion, Fan Rilin had just received the script and had not had time to flip through it.
Fan Rilin picked up the script and sighed in his heart.
Leading young people means you have to work harder.
I should also need to redraw the storyboard.
Well, whatever.
It doesn't matter if it's a bit harder for such a good script, don't waste it.
Let's take a look at what this young man has drawn first. If it can be used after some changes, it would be the best.
With this in mind, he opened the script.
At first glance, his face instantly became serious.
This painting skill is not something that an amateur can draw!
The brushstrokes are simple and sharp. Judging from the lines and human body structure, he can be called a top student in the painting major!
Fan Rilin simply flipped back and turned to his favorite scene.
He wanted to see how this kid could draw the sunset scene.
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Picture: Picture
Description: Jack and Rose stood on the bow railing with their arms open. Jack put his arm around Rose's waist.
Shot: Medium shot-Close shot
Angle: Upward shot
Technique: Push lens
Time: 8 seconds
Voice: Jack said softly: "Okay, open your eyes."
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Image: Picture
Description: Jack and Rose stood on the bow railing facing the wind, with waves rolling
Shot: Medium shot.
Angle: Upward shot from behind
Technique: Fixed lens
Time: 3 seconds.
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Image: Picture
Description: Rose opened her eyes.
Shot: Close shot
Angle: Flat shot
Technique: Panning lens
Time: 3 seconds.
Voice: Rose said: "I'm flying, Jack."
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Image: Picture
Description: The two hugged each other and felt the sea breeze.
Shot: Long shot-Medium shot
Angle: Upward shot-Downward shot
Technique: Pull lens
Time: 10 seconds
……
Fan Rilin's eyes moved slightly, staring at these three scenes in a daze.
He had read the script and knew clearly that this was the last time the Titanic bathed in the sunset.
Three stick figures.
Three camera angles, techniques, and lines.
The characters' positions, sunset glow, and ship lines perfectly divide the picture.
The contrast between light and dark on both sides of the ship, the conflict between the waves and the movement on the ship.
It makes him feel as if his soul has been struck!
He can't help but sigh in his heart -
In a blink of an eye, it is eternity!