Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 607 Clash of Geniuses!
In the following week, Zhou Yang finally experienced the challenges of making an animated film.

First, to gain inspiration for kung fu, one must study past action movies.

Zhou Yang invited several martial arts instructors, which enabled him to gradually master some of the techniques.

“This scene must showcase power! Without strength, the charm of kung fu cannot be conveyed. Moreover, the panda's image itself should appear robust!” Zhou Yang said to Jiaozi and Kang Kelin.

Conklin suddenly realized, "I get it! Now we need to let the audience feel the power of the attack!"

Dumpling once again praised the boss's wisdom. Although Zhou Yang was not a professional, his breadth of thinking undoubtedly exceeded the limitations of many professionals.

In this process, Zhou Yang not only learned a lot, but also gained new knowledge.

"Since we've chosen the panda as the main character, other animals must also be included; that would make it more lively and interesting!"

Conklin, who was engrossed in his work, immediately looked up upon hearing this. "That's right, Zhou, you're a genius! I've been racking my brains these past few days, trying to figure out what element to add!"

Dumpling was intrigued by this idea and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Then what animal would be more suitable?"

Zhou Yang smiled, thinking of countless adorable animals, but only a few that came to mind when they came to animals related to Chinese Kung Fu.

"Monkeys, bamboo vipers, red-crowned cranes, South China tigers, and mantises are all very famous and distinctive representative characters in traditional Chinese martial arts, such as snake boxing and mantis boxing!"

Zhou Yang gave a clear and organized introduction to many different animals, which greatly interested Kang Kelin. He asked curiously, "Do all the animals in your China know how to box?"

"Hahaha..." Conklin's question was so cute that Dumpling couldn't help but laugh.

Zhou Yang scratched his head and quickly explained, "This is just a skill created by imitating animals!"

Kang Kelin suddenly realized, but still couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, you Chinese are really amazing!" Hearing this, Zhou Yang was very happy. Indeed, the Chinese are truly remarkable! Dumplings stood quietly to the side, afraid that the boss would try to fool people again.

Over the next few days, in order to add scenes with Chinese characteristics to the animated film, Zhou Yang put forward many architectural suggestions with local features.

To gain a more authentic and comprehensive understanding of China's unique architecture, the group decided to visit Wudang Mountain. Kang Kelin was deeply captivated by the distinctive features of Chinese architecture there, and was utterly amazed.

"Oh my god! Is this paradise? Zhou, this place is absolutely beautiful!"

Seeing the clouds and mist surrounding the building, Zhou Yang felt a sense of wonder and said with a smile, "There are many fairylands in China that you have never seen!"

Conklin was astonished and exclaimed, "There are so many fairylands? It's unbelievable!"

The charm of China is truly undeniable! Zhou Yang is indeed remarkable! It's Dumpling's first time visiting Wudang Mountain, and she's busy recording the beautiful scenery here with her manuscript.

Zhou Yang looked at him and felt that this clumsy way of recording was unnecessary, so he immediately took out the camera. Dumpling then seemed to have a sudden realization, slapping his head in frustration and exclaiming, "How could I not have thought of that! The boss is so smart!"

"You've been so careless at work lately, hahaha!" Zhou Yang joked.

"..."

While taking photos and chatting, the group quickly reached the top of Wudang Mountain, where the scenery was breathtaking.

It took some effort to appreciate this beautiful scenery.

Kang Kelin and Jiaozi were so tired that they sat on the ground. Watching Zhou Yang move around so easily, they felt a sense of loss.

Kang Kelin looked up at Zhou Yang and exclaimed, "Zhou, your martial arts are truly impressive!"

Zhou Yang simply shrugged, indicating that he did not deny it.

The group filmed the surrounding scenery and the unique architecture of Wudang Mountain on the mountain. After staying for a few days, they returned to Shanghai for post-production.

A week later, Zhou Yang finally saw the initial draft of the film. The film combined magnificent natural scenery with a visual style similar to the blank spaces in traditional Chinese landscape paintings.

Important scenes in the film include the Jade Emperor Palace and the Valley of Peace, which respectively showcase the architectural style of the palace and the beauty of the landscape.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yang felt a surge of awe and beauty.

The story is set in China, and the majestic mountains in the film are like a reproduction of traditional Chinese landscape paintings, exuding a charming and hazy atmosphere.

The architectural style of the Valley of Peace in the film reminded Zhou Yang of the ancient and rustic landscape of Wudang Mountain.

That's absolutely amazing!
Seeing the finished product, Dumpling felt that all her previous efforts and hard work were worthwhile.

This was Conklin's first time directing an animated film like this, and he happily hugged and celebrated with the team behind him.

However, when Zhou Yang saw the film's protagonist—the chubby panda Po—he couldn't help but frown.

Zhou Yang immediately called a halt, while Kang Kelin and the others looked confused.

"This panda's fur is too stiff and lacks lifelike expression!"

Conklin immediately looked in that direction and realized that it was indeed a defect.

Although everything in the picture is swaying in the wind, the panda's fur appears motionless and therefore stiff.

This impressed Conklin with Zhou Yang's keen insight, and his team also began to praise Zhou Yang.

"Zhou Zhen is the most perfect man I've ever seen! He looks even more incomparable on the big screen!"

"My God! Even Conklin didn't notice that detail!"

"Having spent these days with Zhou, I feel that he is truly a very charming person!"

"They can even spot such details! They're incredibly meticulous!"

"He's so handsome, isn't he? Farink!"

"Zhou is the most outstanding actor in China, he's the only one I know! He's just too perfect!"

"..."

Zhou Yang noticed the compliments and touched his nose somewhat shyly.

I think they misunderstood me!

Conklin disagreed. While describing the panda's fur, he looked up and said firmly, "They are absolutely right! You are indeed the most perfect actor in China!"

Zhou Yang could only smile awkwardly. Perfect? ​​Everyone has flaws.

Dumplings looked at their boss with admiration, believing that people still need some talent.

Zhou Yang suddenly felt a chill run down his spine!
You've really misunderstood me!

After resolving the panda fur issue, the entire action movie quickly moved on to sound effects and dubbing production.

If we consider the visuals as the external form of an animated film, then the voice acting and sound effects are its soul.

This step absolutely cannot go wrong!
For this project, Conklin recommended some famous Hollywood stars for voice acting, which Zhou Yang was very happy to accept.

(End of this chapter)