I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 156 154. The front teaches filming, and the back teaches how to behave

In fact, Yang Mi rarely talked with Xu Xin about her company.

She knows her boyfriend's temper.

Or is it a "common problem" of rich people?
That is to belong to comparative solipsism.

Even now, it is basically impossible to see any domineering boyfriend, or the kind of problem of looking down on ordinary people.But the kind of world view that is different from ordinary people after being rich can still be felt.

And this kind of world view has a particularly obvious feature, that is, "intolerance".

This kind of impatience does not mean being impatient or eager for success.It's a kind of thing that can make them uncomfortable, and they usually rarely choose to be patient.

Ordinary people may endure it and pass it, but they won't.

Because in their opinion, these things are not qualified for them to endure.

She can't judge whether this characteristic of her boyfriend is 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 have millions of dollars in your pockets, and you don't need to calculate the price when you buy things, and you have to get what you want.

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

But this kind of intolerance may be a manifestation of personality charm for them 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 by others.

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 of the details of life have been soaked in blood.

She asked herself, she was very accurate in judging people.

A boyfriend who thinks about himself even when he gets a massage deserves her infinite trust.

But the problem is that even so, she can't accept that she has become a blind and independent person.

It was like this before, and 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 2000 million, and it was paid directly. What kind of development can the company of Soso have?"

If someone else said this, Yang Mi would think that the other party was bragging.

But she believed in her boyfriend.

Because he really didn't treat money as money...

So, looking at her brother who was already getting angry, she quietly changed the way of chatting:

"But we can't be the kind of people who don't know how to be grateful, right, brother."

"..."

Xu Xin frowned instantly.

"As the saying goes, the kindness of dripping water is reciprocated by the spring. No matter what the reason is, I can have what I am today... At least the company gave me a platform, right? At the beginning, I discovered and trained me, and I finally set foot on this road. Road. 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? When you go to other people’s place, you see the world from the perspective of the boss. I, a little wage earner, feel the same way..."

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

With a hook of the hand, after hooking her boyfriend into her arms, she gently smoothed his frowning brows:

"I'm talking... besides being stingy, the company is also quite responsible. Think about it, Sister Zeng is also so responsible, and Tingting was also sent by the company. Yes, after meeting you, I started to make great strides... But isn’t the foundation laid out step by step by the company. It’s a kindness for people to discover me. But after I came in, as a wage earner, it’s only natural for me to make money for my boss.

They don't run philanthropic halls, right?And I made money for them, and realized my self-worth at work.As soon as the contract arrives, there will be no debts.Right?So, I won't leave. Look at the newsletter, she has such big wrists, and she didn't say she got angry with the company, but waited until the contract ended 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 wants his girlfriend to have a more relaxed and free environment.

As soon as she acted like a baby in her arms, the soaring fragrance rushed to her face, and the anger caused by Rong Xinda's digging and searching in her heart gradually disappeared.

So he answered:
"Um……"

"Hey~ MUA~"

After kissing her face, she stood up again.

Without her saying anything, Xu Xin carried two piles of clothes and walked with her to the room where the washing machine was kept.

There will definitely be more than enough laundry tonight.

After the two threw a pot of the most into it, they went straight back to the house.

I originally planned to take advantage of the fact that I could finally let go, and let it go without worrying about the sound insulation effect...

As a result, I was taking a bath, and suddenly I saw redness.

As a last resort, Xu Xin hurriedly rinsed his eyes full of regret, and went directly to the kitchen to boil brown sugar water.

After her girlfriend's long-term skin care finished the last process, and after she applied Vaseline on the soles of her feet, she gulped down the big glass of brown sugar water with the fragrance of skin care products all over her body.

With a rather rude swipe of his mouth, he sat directly on the boyfriend who was leaning against the bedside to read a book.

"Little brother~ Do you want my little sister to comfort you..."

"What should I buy for my uncles and aunts this Chinese New Year?"

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

"Well……"

Yang Mi showed a look of thinking.

It's just that while thinking, she tied her hair into a ball head that is more convenient for movement.

Learning the technique from the masseuse, I started to slowly press the back of my palm on my boyfriend's leg to relax the muscles.

"It's fine to give away whatever you want. The two of you don't need anything. Besides, my mother was cheated when I bought health care products for my grandma when I was young, so after that, she didn't trust health care products much... this Don't worry about it, I'll go buy it myself, and I'll just say you gave it to me... What about Uncle Xu? What do you want?"

"He lacks nothing..."

And the girl who had already bent down grunted:
"Well...then let's talk...I'll buy you and take it back with me...suck~turn off the light."

"don't want……"

His fingertips brushed over his girlfriend's somewhat blurred eyebrows and eyes, and Xu Xin chuckled softly:
"Like looking at you like that."

"..."

This praise didn't bring the girl's elation.

All I got was a blank stare and a mumbled word:

"Bad guy~"

……

Director Zhang is directing the opera "Qin Shihuang" in New York, and the proposal has been submitted.

Frankly speaking, the work intensity of the past six months has made everyone relax at the end of the year.

Although we haven't said it's a holiday yet, we'll wait for Director Zhang to come back from the United States on the 10th, and we'll have a get-together...but there are almost no people in the Olympic Building.

After a year of hard work, I want to rest.

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

In the morning, I followed my girlfriend to do the laundry, and showed her doing yoga and practicing boxing and swords there. After lunch, we went to eat the roast duck at Bianyifang, and in the afternoon, she packed up the clothes she dried and went straight to the car go home.

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

Take Sun Ting's salary for the whole year as the year-end bonus.

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

With a large box of film boxes, I came to a place called "Xiantao Digital Video Studio".

This place is the editing studio of "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 inside are also top-notch in the industry.The person in charge of editing this time is also Cheng Long, the editor of "Golden Armor", who came in person.

It was also the first time for Xu Xin to meet this editor, but after watching "The Golden Armor", he also puts [-]% of his heart on this editor.

As for the young man introduced by director Zhang himself, although Cheng Long has never been to the set of "Golden Armor", he probably knows that director Zhang admires this young man very much.The two communicated very happily. After agreeing on the editing price and signing the contract, Xu Xin stayed with him until after ten o'clock that night.

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

A week.

A week later, rough cut into slices.

At that time, Jay Chou will be able to take the rough cut and go to He Guo to make the soundtrack.

Everything was settled, and it was almost 12 o'clock when Xu Xin arrived home.

But the payoff is huge.

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

He had to sleep in this big bed alone again.

……

2 month 10 number.

On the day Zhang Yimou came back, Xu Xin got the rough cut of 77 minutes of "The Unspeakable Secret".

And Jay Chou also came to Yanjing.

It's just a transfer.

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

Go to Tokyo.

This is the last thing to do before the year, finish it, rest, and enjoy the rare vacation before starting to get busy.

And Xu Xin and he didn't even have a meal.

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

When Director Zhang came back, everyone was going to hold their last meeting years ago.

It's a meeting, but it's actually a dinner.

It's been a year of hard work. We will get together at the end of the year and go our separate ways.

However, many people have already left early today, and those who participated in the dinner were all staff from Yanjing.

Not many people.

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

Zhang Wu also left.

At noon, there were only two tables.

I don't drink much alcohol, it's still red wine.

Zhang Yimou didn't say much encouragement... After all, he hasn't passed the review yet.But I dare not celebrate in advance, it will not sound good if it spreads.

Even lunch is eaten near the Olympic Building.

After eating a meal and agreeing on the working hours for the beginning of the year, it officially means that everyone's busy work for the whole year has come to an end.

But Zhang Yimou did not leave in a hurry, 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 player, suddenly, he said nervously:
"This is a rough cut version... It's not the final version... There are no special effects or anything... You mainly read the story..."

"……what."

I haven't seen him for 40 days. Zhang Yimou, who seems to have gotten a little fatter, couldn't help laughing:

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

After finishing speaking, seeing Xu Xin's embarrassing appearance, 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 voice.

He quickly adjusted the volume of his voice.

But after the volume increased, it was replaced by a noise.

It's normal, after all, the radio has not been post-processed.

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

But Zhang Yimou, as a practitioner, inspected this kind of rough-cut films... there are thirty if not fifty.So I didn't feel anything, just crossed my legs, sat on the chair, frowned and stared at the voice on the screen:

"You major in piano, right?"

"Yes."

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

The conversation between men and women sounded in the noise.

And Zhang Yimou asked while staring at the slowly moving distant scene;
"This voice... is Yang Mi?"

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

"good."

After nodding his head to express his approval, he watched the painting students appearing in the movie coloring the oil painting of Tamkang Music Middle School in the screen, and the right shot of switching the perspective, oil painting, and perspective, and nodded slightly.

There was even a hint of surprise in his eyes.

not bad.

Through real shots and oil painting close-ups, to complement the strong artistic atmosphere of this campus...

"Yes, Not Bad."

There are no outsiders here, so Zhang Yimou did not hesitate to praise himself.

Just for the opening scene alone, he had already given Xu Xin a pass...or an excellent score.

But don't exaggerate too much.

What if it floats away.

And after Xu Xin heard this, he had a clue in his heart.

He breathed a long sigh of relief.

The screen continues to rotate.

Because of noise and rough cuts, there are destined to be many scenes that have not been used yet.

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

Looking at Xu Xin's somewhat disturbed expression in the half-dark light, he thought for a while and asked:
"Who is the photographer?"

"Li Pingdong."

"Li Pingdong..."

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

"The style is very good."

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

"What about the storyline? Did you see anything? Did you find anything awkward?"

"The storyline is not bad."

Zhang Yimou agreed, and then recalled the whole story, and continued:

"At least, the story is clear. But because it's a rough cut, you probably didn't include a lot of shots implying that Lu Xiaoyu is not from this era, right?"

"……Um."

"But one thing has already been hinted clearly, 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 posing casually, but later found out that it was not, Every time there is always something old in the background around her, this hint is very interesting. As far as the shooting is concerned, this Li Pingdong's photography style is very suitable for this film... Is it his own idea or the idea you gave?"

"I came by myself."

"……Um."

The satisfaction in the middle-aged man's eyes grew stronger.

A relaxed smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth:
"It's very good...the soundtrack, the post-production has put some thought into it, it's a very good story. At first glance, it looks very flat, 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 a lot of shots were missed...But you can see what you want to express...If you use colors...Actually, you don't have to try to imitate me.

For example, yours is on that section of the road with wind power generation.There's no need to be so abrupt. When he rushed up, he had natural light, but when he came down, he used a blue light filter...it wasn't necessary.You can transition more naturally.For example, give some hints about the weather.The sun was shining brightly when he was going uphill, but when he was going downhill, there was a gray layer in the sky... This is more natural than the abrupt blue light filter...I suggest you change it here. "

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

He could tell from this play, although this kid was looking for his own style.

But in fact, some pictures still continue the techniques I taught him.

But... perhaps because of the first use and first shooting, some places are still a little jerky.

Then change it.

Just a few more shots.

There is nothing wrong with the interior scenes, the main flaws are still in the exterior scenes.

The shooting of outdoor scenes not only depends on the weather conditions, but sometimes when necessary, some technical means must be used to achieve the desired effect of the director.

Xu Xin's shortcoming mainly lies in this.

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

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

This is a lack of experience.

In fairness, the problems he mentioned are all small flaws that cannot be concealed.

But since...the first time I made a movie, I have already taught such a good answer, so why can't I make further progress?

So, he was not stingy, looked at the young man who had started to record with a notebook, and explained his understanding and opinions on some shots little by little.

And all the revisions and deficiencies are actually reflected in the words of Zhang Yimou's final summary:

"20 years ago, I was pursuing 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 for two scenes. Visual impact... Actually, I wanted to express an appeal through red at the time. 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 that computer special skills can't do it?absolutely okay.It can even save a lot of money... But why do you have to make real shots?Because I've been making movies for so many years, I've found one thing...natural is the best.

When I was young, I liked to use filters to express various themes of the film, and I liked to use contrasting colors to express the mood contrast 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 provided by nature itself The ultimate beauty.

Natural flowers are much more beautiful when photographed than those synthesized by computer special effects.Also much more realistic.And some of the things you expressed through the filter in this drama, I can understand it as your personal style.But... I think you should go in the direction of how to use the natural environment to express the lens language.

You go to take a picture, compare it, and you will understand.Will the beauty in nature surprise you... just like the wind power generation in Chaoyinhai, and the wind blowing grass and waves.It won't give you any 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 presented to you by "nature".

And when a natural scene shocks you, it will surely shock the audience as well.And in this kind of shock and harmony, you will find...no matter our camera, filter, shooting technique, angle...everything, it is all virtual.You only need the simplest lens, and it is enough to record it.And what is the former called?The former, we call it ingenuity.And the latter, we call it back to basics. "

In the quiet screening room, the middle-aged man guided the young people in front of him mercilessly. As a film art practitioner whose artistic career has been running for the third decade, he has accumulated such a wealth of experience.

Use the simplest and plain language, without any pretentiousness, to solve his doubts and answer his questions.

Let him not take the detours of his youth, and directly find the most essential things.

At the same time, he didn't try to make the young man in front of him reproduce his thoughts one by one:

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

You see, in your film, you use a lot of lens language to interpret the inner activities of two people, and the exterior scenes also use natural landscapes... those mountains, seas, trees, falling rain, and desolate withered leaves to create the hearts of the characters. world.

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

Looking at Xu Xin in front of him, he spoke earnestly:
"It's nothing more than eight words: Man and nature coexist in harmony. Only clear water can produce natural hibiscus. You appreciate a kind of beauty, look at the world, even like movies, and interpret this story. From these angles. Instead of simply expressing the protagonist’s inner world through filters, natural environments, and light. Do you understand? Of course...what I said may not be suitable for you, you still have to find the one that belongs to you your own inner world."

"..."

Xu Xin didn't say anything.

Instead, he repeatedly pondered and commented on every word Director Zhang said to himself.

In fact, he understood.

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

But the latter words have nothing to do with the movie...

Or that "this movie" is irrelevant.

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

and what he's after now.

Otherwise, it would not be possible to add a sentence later that not all of what he said is suitable for him.

The front, speaking of movies, is directing flaws.

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

Xu Xin is not the kind of person who can't accept criticism and correction... Although if others say "Not Drunk" is rubbish on Youku, he will still reply.

But it’s a shame, isn’t everyone trying their best to ridicule each other, and at the same time, they are growing a little bit.

And he also understood what Director Zhang meant.

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

But Director Zhang also said that he only chooses what suits him.

So he nodded:
"I see... I have to think about these shots when I go back, and see which ones have to be re-shot and which ones need to be fine-tuned..."

"That's for sure, definitely have to think about it."

Zhang Yimou also responded:
"After all, I only watched the rough cut version. Many of the pictures you took have a sense of fragmentation, and there is no way to echo them. Go back and think about it. Anyway, there is nothing to do during the Chinese New Year. Think about it, and then spend a day or two to make up shots. Camera. After the news from the leader of the new year comes out, we have to focus on the Olympics. Rehearsals, rehearsals, prop design and customization all require 100% concentration, you know?"

"Ok!"

After seeing Xu Xin nod his head vigorously, Zhang Yimou smiled easily:
"Ha... let's go, this year is over."

"Ah."

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

This year, it's over.

……

That afternoon, Yang Mi found her boyfriend with several large boxes of Yanjing's special products.

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

Is it worth it?
It is worthless.There really isn't much delicious food here in Yanjing.

Is it worth it?
Very valuable.Because although the pastries in Daoxiang Village are gift boxes, they are freshly baked by my girlfriend who went to queue to buy them herself, instead of being processed directly in the factory.Liubiju's pickles are also some of the best to grab.

Adding some other miscellaneous special products, there were a dozen boxes, wrapped with tape into two "boxes" and handed them to the boyfriend.

Then... it was a desperate squeeze that wanted to squeeze Xu Xin's waist.

Thinking that she might not be able to see anyone for the next half month, she wished she could get enough times for a year at a time.

Forcibly exhausting all the Okamotos left at home, this is the end.

When we parted, she was the one who sent it.

But he didn't get out of the car. He just sat in the Audi A6 in the airport parking lot and watched his boyfriend disappear into the aisle pushing big bags and small bags.

want to?

I don't want to for now.

I am full from being fed, I don’t want to think about it for the time being.

9:[-].

Dongsheng Airport.

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

　Ask for a monthly ticket, buddy! !
　
(End of this chapter)