After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 745: Fenglangjuxu
To Li Mingyang's surprise, after Wang Changtian left, Boss Zhao, as one of the guides, did not talk about the film and television ecosystem, but instead talked about "Love O2O".

Discuss the start time with Li Mingyang.

"Around the end of the year, or sometime in January," Li Mingyang said.

"Then it's settled."

Li Mingyang nodded, shook hands with Boss Zhao, and said goodbye.

"What exactly is she planning?" Li Mingyang shook his head in confusion, turned around, opened the door to the viewing room, sat in the first row, and turned on the television set that was mounted on a mobile stand not far away.

Due to resolution issues, the episode featuring the bouquet, projected onto a huge movie screen, looked a bit blurry.

A 75-inch TV provides the best viewing experience.

Nine times out of ten they're garbage... Even at double speed, Li Mingyang thought it was too slow, so he turned it on triple speed.

I only rewind and watch at normal speed when I see a scene that interests me.

He even turned off the sound while watching the movie, focusing solely on the visuals.

The dialogue is related to the actors and screenwriters, but the visuals are more related to the behind-the-scenes work.

He wants to find people with a talent for visual storytelling and train them.

Those who excel at cinematic language are already on a different level from others.

Camera language is the use of the camera to express ideas, much like language.

We can usually discern the photographer's intentions through the footage captured by the camera. By observing the subject matter and changes in the image, we can understand what the photographer wants to express through the lens. This is what is meant by "my lens speaks."

Although the way of expressing oneself is different from that of speaking normally, the purpose is the same. Therefore, there are no rules to be found in camera language. As long as you use the camera to express your meaning, no matter what kind of camera you use, it can be called camera language.

There are some basic rules in camera language.

For example, the editing of shots must conform to the audience's way of thinking and the rules of film and television expression.

For example, changes in shot composition should be made gradually.

For example, the shooting direction and axis regularity in lens assembly.

For example, shot composition should follow the principle of "moving from moving" and "static from static".

These are the most basic theoretical knowledge. Study them well, practice more, and you'll understand them in a month or two.

The two most crucial components of cinematic language are photography and editing.

Pull-out shots, establishing shots, tracking shots, composite shots, flashbacks, close-ups, push-in shots—these are mainly related to the cinematographer.

There is a very high probability that a cinematographer will become a director.

Editing is actually a very simple thing.

Editing is different from making an intro; it doesn't require as much technical skill, and anyone can do it. So, it's quick to raise your skill level!

With a good teacher and some talent, you can cut hair beautifully in a month or two!

Of course, the simpler something is, the harder it is to master.

The things involved here are too complex, including traditional editing and creative editing, which directly determine the visual language of a film.

Li Mingyang possesses a superior talent for rhythm.

It's actually part of the language of the camera.

Countless images flashed through Li Mingyang's eyes, faster and faster, until they were at four times the speed.

I don’t know how long it has been.

The scene in Li Mingyang's eyes suddenly stopped, then rewound and resumed normally.

The varied camera angles gave Li Mingyang a refreshing feeling.

Li Mingyang glanced at the watermark on the film: Studio No. 79.

He paused the video, opened the computer on the table, and checked the members' information of Studio 79.

A group of novices in the workshop, among whom was a little guy who left a deep impression on him—the first to shout Warhammer Loyalty!

"is it you?"

"This is getting interesting, and it's getting more and more interesting."

……

There are no secrets in the entertainment industry!
The day after Chen Wenbo left.

The news of Li Mingyang's descent from the mountain quickly spread within the industry.

Shock!

The entertainment industry in China is shocked, the capital market is shocked, and local governments are shocked!

When the news spread online, countless netizens believed that Li Mingyang had run into trouble, which was why he withdrew from the Dongda Film and Television Ecosystem.

Those who had been accused of slander and harbored resentment were now motivated to spread the word.

Baidu Tieba, QQ groups, Weibo, Tianya, games... all social media platforms are saying that Li Mingyang's crimes have been exposed and he is under investigation.

True and false information are circulating online. Last month, the media was still touting Li Mingyang as a moral role model for filmmakers at Southeast University.

This month, a sudden bombshell dropped.

The change was so rapid that it left countless netizens speechless, and they were thoroughly enjoying the gossip.

Finally, Li Mingyang had no choice but to post on Weibo, stating that this was a rumor and that he was collecting evidence to report the smear campaign!
They also used a bouquet of flowers as a form of entertainment to announce the results of their smear campaign online for the first time.

3580 people reported the blacklist!
The amount involved in the smear campaign was 2910 million!
350 successful cases, with a total winnings of 281 million!
All the money obtained from these smear campaigns was donated to the Li Mingyang Charity Foundation for charitable causes.

The results of Li Mingyang's "fans" reporting on his alleged wrongdoing are remarkable.

The incident terrified everyone online, and countless people deleted their posts, fearing they would be sued if they did.

Things are different now; Li Mingyang is really suing!
The most lucrative summer movie season was so frightened that online marketing companies took a break, only daring to resurface and test the waters after the "Sword Net Action" was over.

Li Mingyang's decisive and efficient actions frightened countless haters.

It had nothing to do with Li Mingyang anymore; he had gone down the mountain and returned to his own 'Flower and Fruit Mountain'.

In an extremely domineering and dictatorial manner, Bouquet Entertainment was dismantled, and all the unwanted personnel were handed over to Wenbo Film and Television Company.

Therefore, people from all three colleges sent representatives to Bouquet Entertainment to communicate, saying all sorts of things, good and bad, and finally brought the issue of backdoor admission quotas to the forefront.

Li Mingyang has descended the mountain, and he remains the same 'god' who descends from the mountain.

I didn't spoil them at all, I don't want them anymore.

Internally, he used his frenzied speeches to sever everyone's idea of ​​going to the top three universities.

Externally, he gave up the backdoors of the three major universities and used his own connections and money to recruit directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and various film and television professionals from around the world to give open classes to newcomers!
If Li Mingyang wants to expand outwards, his vision cannot be limited to the domestic.

9 Month 2 Day!
Li Mingyang was forced to come to Yanbei.

Someone reported me.

They accused him of smearing the progress and achievements of Dongda Film Academy and of defaming and personally attacking all the major directors in China.

There's even evidence: a video recording that lasts over an hour.

There's nothing wrong with these rumors.

It was only after seeing the situation during his speech that the authorities ordered him to come to Yanbei.

In the leader's words, he wanted to instill the right values ​​in young people, and since they were going to face external forces, they should direct their attacks outwards.

Li Mingyang disagreed and defended himself.

“Everything I said is true!” Li Mingyang said.

"Don't talk to me about facts. You give eight speeches a day at your peak. Are you crazy?!"

"Time is too short, I need to get everyone back on track."

"What do you want to do?"

"I don't think FBTV should be sold."

"You have no right to interfere."

"I……"

Bang!
The leader slammed his fist on the table, and the others urged him to calm down, saying, "The subsidies for the bouquets are all cancelled."

What the hell!

"I was wrong……"

"The meeting is dismissed!"

……

In September, a light rain was falling from the sky.

As Li Mingyang emerged from the building and walked up the long staircase, he felt no remorse whatsoever. Instead, he was grateful to his superior for unlocking the thickest chain binding the bouquet.

The hundreds of millions in subsidies for overseas expansion of the bouquet are both subsidies and chains.

This thing needs to be approved by domestic authorities before it can be exported overseas.

Creation is not free!
The company behind the flower arrangement is actually a multinational corporation; they can go to South Korea to take pictures.

It's just that... the leader doesn't have much experience... or rather, he doesn't understand the entertainment industry at all.

Once he left, his mind became wild. Li Mingyang had to drag him back and forcefully suppress him to bring his Four Symbols Studio back.

They are not essentially part of the Chinese entertainment industry, so naturally they cannot enjoy its many benefits.

On the contrary, they are having a great time in South Korea.

What only a small number of people in China can do, South Korea can do simply because they have money and a mature, high-end consumer industry chain.

I'm enjoying my life, but this happiness won't last more than a few years.

He doesn't have any real problems right now.

However, getting too involved with South Korea will definitely backfire. Once THAAD is deployed, public opinion will explode!

"Tsk tsk, last time you sent me to Hollywood, and this time you're sending me to South Korea. You guys are really not afraid. I'll be shot seven times in the back and commit suicide! If you really send me, you should at least send the army to protect me..."

After finishing his sentence, Li Mingyang was about to head to the airport.

A car stopped in front of him.

The rear window rolled down, revealing Zuo Shandiao. "What, don't you recognize me?" Zuo Shandiao joked.

“It’s Third Master!” Li Mingyang said with a smile as he stood by the car window, showing no intention of getting in.

"Let's talk."

"No need."

Zuo Shandiao chuckled, closed the car window, and signaled the driver to start the car.

Watching the car drive further and further away, Li Mingyang took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it—only one cigarette was left.

call……

Third Master is very knowledgeable about magic.

Li Mingyang realized that Zuo Shandiao was the only one who could guide him.

But he didn't want to get involved with Zuo Shandiao; watching him step down was the best option.

"Let's go back to Flower Fruit Mountain."

Around 8 p.m., Li Mingyang returned to his own Huaguo Mountain, Cyber ​​Huaguo Mountain.

With the addition of Journey to the West elements, the circular building looks somewhat out of place and not formal enough.

But it's very childlike and full of energy!

To his surprise, Zuo Shandiao returned earlier than him.

Accompanied by Han Jianu and a group of academic elites, they visited the new Bouquet Office Building.

"President Han, what a coincidence!" Li Mingyang extended his hand and shook hands with Zuo Shandiao.

"I hope my uninvited visit has disturbed you?" Zuo Shandiao said politely.

"No, your visit is an encouragement to all the employees at Bouquet."

"Ha ha!"

Next, Li Mingyang personally accompanied Zuo Shandiao on a tour of Bouquet Entertainment.

Zuo Shandiao didn't talk much, but his eyes were full of joy and anticipation.

Especially in the sixth-floor office, I saw more than a dozen vans parked in the square downstairs, and young men and women got out. I stared at them for a long time until everyone went into the company before I looked away.

"Where's your Golden Palm?" Zuo Shandiao asked, looking around the office.

“It’s next door,” Li Mingyang said.

"Returning to our original aspirations?" Zuo Shandiao laughed.

"Nothing can be hidden from Third Master."

Zuo Shandiao sat down on the sofa, looked around, and said to Han's daughter, "I didn't eat dinner tonight. I heard that you have authentic Sichuan cuisine here. I'd like to try the Dan Dan noodles from my hometown."

"The food is delicious, and the chef is from our hometown," Han's daughter said, patting her father on the shoulder, glancing at Li Mingyang, and leaving the room.

"Besides me, what other obstacles do you think you have now?" Zuo Shandiao laughed.

"That's all, isn't it?" Li Mingyang grinned, revealing his true colors to Zuo Shandiao for the first time.

"Going up the mountain is easy, but coming down is hard... I envy you for being able to come down safely."

"What's there to envy? I feel like I haven't enjoyed anything before I rushed down the mountain. You're different, you've enjoyed yourself for many years, turning your hand to make clouds and rain, how powerful you are." Li Mingyang propped his hands up on the desk, far away from Zuo Shandiao.

There was a very large carpet in the middle, embroidered with ink-wash style clouds, giving off a sense of 'riding the clouds'.

"It's been many years... Since I joined China Film Group, no one in the Chinese entertainment industry has dared to joke about me like this for many years," Zuo Shandiao said with a smile.

"The truth can be hurtful. You haven't heard enough truths, which is why you can't tell the situation clearly."

Zuo Shandiao lit a cigarette, and through the swirling smoke, he chuckled softly, "You thought I was going to back down?"

"almost."

“I applied for a delayed retirement, and they have agreed.”

Li Mingyang frowned deeply; this was completely different from what he remembered!
Was this just a stopgap measure? A way to trick him into relinquishing power?
Impossible... because there's absolutely no need to lie.

"Now that you've gone down the mountain, I'm still on it, so remember what you promised me. Next year, you'd better get the Three-Body Problem filmed and get it done as soon as possible."

"..."

"You're going to start filming from the second part, you'll be the male lead yourself, but who will play the female lead?"

"..."

"Why aren't you saying anything? If the Three-Body Problem goes wrong, we'll all be held accountable. We're all in this together. Don't even think about taking us all down with you." Zuo Shandiao's expression changed, and he said seriously.

The thought of having to cooperate with Zuo Shandiao next made Li Mingyang's whole body blaze with anger! A sense of impending doom filled him.

call……

Li Mingyang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was calm, so calm that there was not a trace of emotion in it.

"I hate you!"

Zuo Shandiao shook his head. "Naive, so naive! Your naive thinking is simply laughable!"

"Are you aware that someone created a public opinion that 'Li Mingyang is owed a movie ticket,' which caused the box office to suddenly surge when 'The Prostitute' was about to leave theaters?"

"I know."

"But I just can't find out anything!"

"Is it important?"

"Isn't it important?"

Zuo Shandiao sighed, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and slowly exhaled. "Actually... in my eyes, your so-called struggle is nothing more than petty squabbles among the employees of Bouquet. The spirit of competition is the most important thing!"

Li Mingyang fell silent.

Zuo Shandiao continued, "If you can't even understand this, how can you work behind closed doors, cultivate these people, and set your own rules? You act on emotion and will only be burdened by it in the end... You have the courage to come down the mountain, but you lack a grand vision!"

"Damn it, I hate it when people lecture me! You talk so nicely, but in the end you still have to ask me for favors!"

“A win-win situation, we can both get what we want, and I can help you get FBTV back.”

Zuo Shandiao threw out his trump card.

However, Li Mingyang remained unmoved, saying, "I refuse!"

Zuo Shandiao sneered, "Young man, don't overestimate yourself. Going up the mountain is easy, but coming down is hard. You have no idea what you're going to face. Only I can protect you."

Logically speaking, Li Mingyang is just going down the mountain, he can still attend meetings, he's a 24-year-old Palme d'Or winner and director, that's his reputation.

He was not afraid of anyone, including Zuo Shandiao.

However, Zuo Shandiao's words silenced Li Mingyang.

He had to admit one thing: no matter what the online public opinion was like!

The bandit leader Zuo Shandiao, who stands at the pinnacle of Chinese-language cinema, wields absolute power, even after he retires.

He remains true to his word, proving his integrity!

"Even if I leave the mountain, I will still be Asia's number one director. Curb your ambitions and retire gracefully; that's the best ending for you."

"The worst outcome for me is just going to a sanatorium. What about you? What is the final ending of Journey to the West? Do you understand?"

"You threaten me!"

Zuo Shandiao stood up, lit another cigarette for himself, and pointed out, "Your biggest failure was that you were so eager to seal the wolf's lair that you actually gave up on cultural tourism!"

"Foolish! Why give up? You should hold on tight, hold on at all costs. If you hold on to culture and tourism, you will have the opportunity to hold on to film and television."

"I was already thinking of backing out, but you're too stupid, hopelessly stupid."

Zuo Shandiao loosened his clenched fist and said in a deep voice, "You don't have our backing. You can't afford to make a mistake. If you take any wrong step, you'll become a target for attack in the future!"

"People's thoughts change. If they let you leave the mountain and then the cultural tourism industry runs into problems and fails to meet expectations, won't they blame you for leaving too early? No one can take the blame for that!"

“The situation overseas is more complex than you think. You're just a kid, so they won't bother with you. They'll even help you grow and become a god. Once you have enough influence, they'll use all sorts of unimaginable methods to influence your behavior and thoughts…”

"Don't think I'm trying to scare you. They're very good at this. Without great perseverance and determination, you won't be able to come back!"

"I agree with your shift from external to internal markets. You've seen your own influence. An art film that's completely unsuitable for the domestic market can still generate explosive box office revenue with just a little marketing... You're only 24, what's the rush! Only by proving your stance over time can you gain trust."

"You've got the order wrong..."

Li Mingyang sneered, "Are you trying to say that you delayed your retirement for my sake?"

"I'm doing this for the future of Chinese-language films... No matter what, you're genuinely making movies."

If Li Mingyang had said this in Cannes, he would have been very moved.

Now... I don't feel anything anymore.

Each has its own mountain peak and its own territory.

"Don't say that. I'm just a kid. I can't wear such high hats. I'm just being praised too highly by you, so I have to climb that high... If I fall down, then I deserve it." Li Mingyang laughed.

"The biggest change you've made since returning to China is that you're driven by emotions... The reason you've gotten to where you are today is because you're ruthless, cold-blooded, and absolutely self-centered."

Li Mingyang sighed, "It's so lonely..."

Zuo Shandiao shook his head and sighed as well, "Your maturity is frightening... At 24, an age when you should be carefree, you're experiencing a loneliness that shouldn't be there at this age..."

"My early life was rather unfortunate..."

"You're very good at political maneuvering. The New World and Seoul Spring were really exciting... Then you should know that sealing the wolf's lair requires people."

"Hehe, I don't need you." Li Mingyang rejected Zuo Shandiao's offer again. He keenly sensed that Zuo Shandiao was interested in having a son-in-law.

Marriage has always been a special bond, both domestically and internationally.

The bond that tightly binds the two circles together.

Li Mingyang picked up his sunglasses from his desk, put them on, and resumed his usual demeanor before extending his hand to Zuo Shandiao.

"Third Master, let me introduce myself again. I am Li Mingyang, Vice President of CJ Entertainment."

Zuo Shandiao's eyes narrowed sharply, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

……

(End of this chapter)