Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 770 Expel the Tartars and Restore China!
“This is what you deserve! This is the standard pay for all directors in our company, so you don’t need to feel pressured!” Zhou Yang said with a smile, taking a sip of tea.

The company director's salary was so high? Ma Hao was shocked. Could the annual expenditure reach hundreds of millions?

"The boss is amazing!" he said, and immediately signed his name on the contract.

Zhou Yang checked the contract, then shook hands with Ma Hao, saying, "Looking forward to a pleasant collaboration!"

Ma Hao was extremely excited, and the tension in his heart finally dissipated. "Alas! Actually, I don't have much practical experience! Although I studied well in school, I'm still confused about some aspects of script handling!" he said, shaking his head.

"I can help you take a look!" Zhou Yang leaned closer, willing to answer Ma Hao's questions.

Ma Hao was unconvinced. Although Zhou Yang was an excellent actor, he probably only knew a little about directing.

He pointed to a scene in the script and said, "How should we handle the scene where Lao Bao discovers the stone?"

Zhou Yang glanced at it, smiled, and said, "We can give Lao Bao a close-up shot, use slow motion to process the crowd in the background, then show a close-up of Lao Bao's eyes, the image gradually blurs, a sound effect plays, the background suddenly freezes, and then quickly switch..."

Listening to Zhou Yang's analysis, Ma Hao's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and finally he couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "This kind of handling is truly first-rate! It not only highlights the character but also creates the atmosphere!"

After this explanation, Ma Hao realized that Zhou Yang's knowledge in the field of directing should not be underestimated.

With Zhou Yang's talent, he could easily direct and act in his own film, so why would he need other directors?

"I'm glad you understand! Feel free to ask me any questions! I'll tell you everything I know without reservation!" Zhou Yang said modestly.

Ma Hao felt as if he had found a mentor to guide him, and he couldn't wait to express all his thoughts.

Zhou Yang listened attentively, nodding occasionally and offering his own insights.

Ma Hao felt he had benefited greatly from the conversation and sincerely admired Zhou Yang's abilities. "How come I didn't think of that! Boss is really amazing, I'm ashamed of myself!"

"Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth! I'm not as outstanding as you say; true masters are always hidden in the shadows." Zhou Yang nodded slightly, his humble attitude deepening Ma Hao's respect.

After discussing for a while, Zhou Yang said, "We can talk about the specific details in a few days. Do you have any suggestions regarding casting?"

After several hours of conversation, Ma Hao developed a deep trust and respect for Zhou Yang. "Let the boss make the selection. I trust your judgment! With you here, I have no worries at all!"

Ma Hao's words fully expressed his approval of Zhou Yang. Zhou Yang smiled slightly and said, "Since you trust me so much, I need to take a closer look!"

"Huang Xiaobo is very good. I have worked with him on several dramas, and his acting skills are outstanding!" Zhou Yang said when mentioning Huang Xiaobo.

Ma Hao immediately thought of this candidate, "Huang Xiaobo, the male lead in 'Cow,' is definitely worth a try!"

“No problem, I’ll contact him!” Zhou Yang also thought this was a good choice and nodded in agreement.

After exchanging a few casual words, Ma Hao left the company.

In the WeChat group.

Zhou Yang: Where did you all go at the celebration banquet?
Lao Hu: You're really popular! How dare we compete with celebrities and reporters!
Baoqiang: You're right. Let's just treat it as entertainment and have a few drinks.

Xu Shanzheng: Would you like to talk to us alone?

Zhou Yang: What's there to talk about with you old guys?

Huang Xiaobo: Hey, this kid is too confident. Let's all go for it!
Zhou Yang: Brother Xiaobo! I have a great script on hand recently, you should really consider it.

Xu Shanzheng: What are you afraid of! Little Yang, don't forget me!

Baoqiang: I recently participated in a variety show, and I really regret it!
Shortly after Xu Shanzheng spoke in the WeChat group, he called Zhou Yang.

"Xiao Yang, I'm so bored lately! Do you have any suitable roles to recommend?" Xu Shanzheng said excitedly on the other end of the phone.

Zhou Yang chuckled, thinking to himself, "Everyone's been waiting."
"Aren't you filming a documentary recently? I heard Sister Tianzhen mention it!"

"I just wanted to give it a try, but it turns out this job isn't for me at all! Sigh!" Zhou Yang's eyes lit up, and he said, "There's a role that's perfect for you!"

"Great! Just email me later!"

His excited voice came from the other end of the phone; he sounded like he was about to jump up.

The role itself is not important; being able to participate in Zhou Yang's film is the most important thing.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yang sent the script to Xu Shanzheng and Huang Xiaobo respectively.

Half an hour later, Zhou Yang, who was browsing Weibo, received a call from Huang Xiaobo.

"Brother Xiaobo, have you finished reading the script?" Zhou Yang asked.

Huang Xiaobo excitedly replied, "I think the role of Hei Pi is very challenging!"

"Oh." Zhou Yang scratched his head and continued, "The role of the dark-skinned guy is mine! Hahaha!"

"It doesn't matter, as long as I can have a role! I don't even need to take a salary!" Huang Xiaobo seemed very excited, clearly very interested in the movie.

"Of course, the role is reserved for you! We'll contact you when filming begins!"

"Great! I look forward to our pleasant collaboration! Hahaha!"

"no problem!"

……

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yang thought about the filming plan and decided to shoot everything on location without using a green screen.

Moreover, it doesn't require much special effects processing in post-production.

Therefore, this filming is to be completed within two months as much as possible. Efficiency and quality are of paramount importance, and maintaining a balance between the two requires close collaboration between the crew and the main creative team.

Over the next few days, Zhou Yang and Ma Hao discussed filming locations.

After some consideration, we finally decided to choose Shanghai Cinema.

Because "Crazy Stone" was almost entirely filmed in the city with very few outdoor scenes, there was no need to travel to other places.

Filming in Shanghai is more convenient and makes it easier to mobilize staff.

After a week, Zhou Yang and his crew arrived at the Shanghai Film City.

Although the city interior has been largely completed, some details still need to be improved.

Zhou Yang discussed the set design with the staff, "We need to enhance the lighting here and highlight the characters! The current scene looks a bit chaotic! In the end..."

Ma Hao was adjusting the camera when he noticed Zhou Yang adjusting the lighting.

Even experienced directors need to constantly think about and adjust the lighting on set.

Zhou Yang accomplished all of this through his own efforts, which greatly surprised Ma Hao.

"Brother Yang! If the camera is set up here, how should we adjust the framing to highlight the characters?" Ma Hao couldn't help but ask.

"By interweaving and separating the three storylines, a single timeline can be divided into three perspectives, greatly enriching the film's expressive power..."

Zhou Yang excitedly shared his thoughts, showing great engagement in the discussion about the film.

(End of this chapter)