Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 179: The storyboard calmed Fatty Wang! Did it open the door to Fairy Jinghong's heart?

Speaking of horses.

It is always associated with the word "wan".

Thousands of horses galloping, thousands of horses silent... There is also a Wanmatang in martial arts novels.

But in fact, hundreds of horses gathered together are already very impressive.

Then coupled with solid training and very tacit cooperation.

And excellent filming techniques.

Then it will be easy to capture the feeling of "thousands of horses".

Especially the Hong Kong director Wang Pangzi.

"Boss! Haha...it would be great if you could have a wide-angle long lens!"

Ma Xun understood what he meant. "It would be better to shoot this long shot with an aerial shot, right? This way the audience will be convinced that this is a super real horse fight scene."

"Yes! Yes! Aerial photography, aerial photography is good."

Fatty Wang was very happy.

Unfortunately, he was scolded by Ma Xun the next second.

"What the hell! It's free!"

Yes, aerial photography is very expensive nowadays.

The fuel cost of the helicopter was tens of thousands of dollars.

Our investment is indeed large, but we are not yet extravagant to this extent.

In fact, you can find a nice hill, adjust the angle, shoot a few shots, and then use editing to switch between close-up shots, and the result will definitely be quite good.

To be honest, we are still limited by technology at the moment.

It's like aerial photography. If it were later on, you could just get a drone.

Ma Xun really misses the later era when technology was in the hands of our Eastern civilization.

Of course, he also has absolute confidence that we will definitely usher in that era.

Now, what Ma Xun has to do is to finish filming this "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

"These are some storyboards I came up with recently, take a good look at them."

"Boss, it's so Serei!"

Fatty Wang took it over, and at first he was indeed trying to flatter the boss.

But after watching it, I was really shocked.

This boss Ma Xun is really extraordinary!
He is definitely a very knowledgeable person. Just look at these storyboard designs, they are definitely not something that someone like Long Wu can come up with.

Storyboards are usually drawn in a relatively simple way.

For example, most people will draw characters as stick figures.

Many directors simply draw the pictures and color them based on their mood.

In fact, as long as the director himself can understand it, it's fine.

However, there are also very professional drawings, such as Hollywood, where they have dedicated painters who draw the pictures before filming, and the quality is almost at the level of comic books.

However, most of the storyboards were done by the director himself.

The key point is the design of the shots and how the images help to boost the plot.

To put it simply, if you can do it, just look at these storyboards, and then you will understand the plot and what it wants to express.

That's excellent storyboarding.

Or, if you can understand the plot without reading the characters' dialogues, then that's awesome storyboarding!
Among cartoonists, some are particularly good at storyboard control, such as Hojo Tsukasa.

His comics often have no lines at all, but this does not affect the development of the plot at all.

Fatty Wang watched Ma Xun's storyboards, especially the part where Guo Jing killed two birds with one stone.

Simple, just a few shots.

There is a shot of Tolui, Hua Zheng and Guo Jing looking at each other.

Then, the eagle soars for a shot.

Afterwards, Guo Jing had already taken his bow and arrow and mounted his horse.

Hold the horse's belly with both legs, hold the horse's neck with one hand, and step on the saddle with one foot.

The bow is bent to its full extent and the man is already in mid-air.

Finally, kill two birds with one stone!
Temujin clenched his fist in celebration!
Tolui and Hua Zheng cheered!
Concise, coherent, and done in one go.

There are no extra lines in between.
Fatty Wang is sure that as long as it can be filmed according to this storyboard.

The scene where Guo Jing kills two birds with one stone is absolutely brilliant.

Especially the action design of Guo Jing shooting arrows.

In the 1994 TVB version, Julian Cheung played Guo Jing.

In the aspect of killing two birds with one stone, it was very perfunctory.

It was this Guo Jing who, after taking the bow and arrow, took a horse stance, then reached his hands behind his back, drew the bow and shot the arrow.

It’s done, the filming was finished like this.

There was nothing else, and the big sculpture looked particularly fake.

Not to mention real-life shooting, it would have been just a silhouette.

Anyone who works in the film and television industry will laugh out loud when seeing this scene.

TVB is simply fooling the audience here.

Fatty Wang actually likes TVB's martial arts dramas very much, as his father makes these kinds of dramas.

However, he is also very helpless about some of TVB's practices.

Just like the costumes, makeup, and shots that are extremely perfunctory to the audience.

If you can’t afford it, then don’t take it!
What a pity for Huang Rong in this version.

Zhu Yin is really pretty enough, she can definitely be called the Pretty Huang Rong!
Fatty Wang has often asked Zhu Yin to act in movies with him. In Wang Pangzi's movies, Zhu Yin either plays a policewoman or an urban white-collar worker.

She has a pretty face, and except for her short stature, everything else is top-notch.

Forget it, I don’t want to think about Hong Kong anymore.

"Boss, don't worry, I will definitely take good pictures."

"Wait until winter comes, and then we'll shoot the Western Expedition. If you can't hold on, tell me."

"Boss, I will definitely be fine. Even if I don't shoot it, there will definitely be reliable candidates."

"Okay, I believe you."

"Thank you, boss!"

Fatty Wang is now truly impressed, and his expression has become much more serious.

Ma Xun actually had one purpose in mind when he made these storyboards.

You fat guy, take a good picture of me and don’t fool me!
To be honest, Fatty Wang is definitely a good guy.

He has been able to survive in Hong Kong for so many years. From being unpopular in the beginning, he can now be said to be a local tycoon.

Never underestimate it.

This fat guy has indeed made a lot of bad movies, but he is also the most commercially valuable director in Hong Kong.

If you use him, you have to use his good points.

We can't let this guy mess up and make a mess of something.

Ma Xun found the last cavalry of our country, and an entire battalion came over.

This is the best condition for you, a fat guy!

On the other hand, of course, we have to give him a warning.

The storyboard made by Ma Xun himself played this role.

I know my stuff too, don't try to fool me, you fat guy.

A carrot in one hand and a stick in the other.

This is called combining kindness with severity.

Ma Xun can't stay in this crew all the time, he still has a lot of work to do.

That's what we have to do.

Now it seems that this fat guy is at least more serious.

However, before I go, there are still some things I want to say.

The crew had a busy day.

It’s time to call it a day.

But there is one yurt that is a bit strange.

There was an SUV parked outside, which meant there must be someone inside.

"You are really amazing. You can even hire a cavalry battalion."

"It's mainly because I have a lot of friends."

"You've used the back door to give gifts a lot." "Look at what you said. Whether you believe it or not, I just have one thing to say.

I definitely didn't bribe anyone this time, and our second battalion commander didn't take a penny either."

Ma Xun's words were very certain, and after hearing them, Yu Feihong actually believed them in her heart.

There are only two of them in this yurt now.

But, it's really just for talking.

At this moment, Yu Feihong no longer looked like the stunning fairy.

On the contrary, his face was sallow and even a little rough.

He was served by Mongolian women wearing bulky clothes.

This dress has a Mongolian aunty feel.

That’s right, she is Li Ping now.

Guo Jing's biological mother.

To be honest, Ma Xun didn't realize that Yu Feihong would sacrifice herself to this extent for the role.

After all, she has played many roles similar to the Fairy Jinghong.

He is a professional fairy.

But, that's good too.

He is indeed an excellent actor.

Ma Xun was relieved to hand over some things to her. "That Fatty Wang, you have to help me keep an eye on him. If he does anything, just call me directly."

"You, if you want to employ someone, you have to trust them." Although she said so, Yu Feihong had already accepted the task at this moment.

She knew what Ma Xun said made sense.

This guy Fatty Wang can't be allowed to take pictures randomly.

Ma Xun was also straightforward, "I've seen how busy you are with this play.

Don't worry, I will never treat you unfairly."

There is nothing wrong with that.

But Yu Feihong felt something was inexplicably wrong.

"Then who am I to you?"

This question reflects her inner thoughts.

A woman asks a man 'who am I to you'.

Usually emotions are involved.

Ma Xun seemed not to understand, "You are an important partner in this play."

Just partners?

Yu Feihong nodded to this answer, "Very good, I feel relieved if you think so."

There seemed to be two meanings in her words.

Ma Xun was also a little unsure, so he decided not to try.

"Let's go, go back, I'll take you there."

Unexpectedly, Yu Feihong pointed to a small copper pot.

"I just learned how to make milk tea. How is it? Do you want to try it?"

milk tea?

Ma Xun looked helpless and said, "I know Mongolian milk tea is salty."

Yu Feihong chuckled after hearing this, "Not funny! This can't even tease you!"

This woman is really attractive sometimes.

Ma Xun couldn't help but ask, "Then who am I to you?"

Yu Feihong was stunned by this question, but she immediately gave an answer.

"No one!"

Ma Xun was not angry either, because he could hear it.

Yu Feihong, the stubborn fairy, not only had her mouth pried open, but her heart was also somewhat opened.

……

"Brother, don't worry!"

"That's right! We're both watching!"

Before leaving Ulanbutong, Ma Xun had another chat with Sun Donghai and Bai Xiaohang.

Both of them promised that they would do a good job in filming.

Our version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" will definitely become a classic!

Ma Xun was of course very happy, but more importantly, he mentioned a movie.

"That fellow Long Wu will join forces with Old Monster Xu to film a movie called The Legend of Zu Mountain."

Sun Donghai and Bai Xiaohang were both confused when they heard this.

"Didn't Old Monster Xu film it before?"

"Yes, the protagonist is Qingxia."

You know what, these two are right.

Besides, being confused is normal.

Normal people would probably think that it's a bit boring to remake a movie they have made before.

But in fact, many directors like to do this.

Zhu Yanping, who worked under Wu Dun, was the one who filmed "Abbot's Courtyard".

His favorite thing is to repeat his own films.

Then there is Liu Zhenwei, who keeps destroying his own "A Chinese Odyssey" over and over again!

It really can't be said that Li Zhenwei's later films are constantly ruining his own classic.

It’s similar for Xu Ke, but this time he’s filming “The Legend of Zu”.

He still has good reasons.

"With the advancement of technology, he must want to rely on more special effects to create a great fairy world."

Ma Xun was telling the truth, and he actually quite liked "The Legend of Zu".

Of course he also knew that the film was not a success.

However, it cannot be denied that this movie is extremely powerful!

Sun Donghai and Bai Xiaohang could only listen to the superficial meaning. Since this was a movie made by Long Wu, they would just follow the previous routine.

"I understand what you mean. After we finish filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes, we will go talk to Long Wu." Sun Donghai seemed to understand.

Bai Xiaohang also nodded, "This guy must want to bring the movie to our mainland."

"That's right, so let's shoot The Legend of the Condor Heroes first. I'm just saying this in advance."

After Ma Xun said this, Sun and Bai finally understood everything.

After all, this "The Legend of Zu" is still in the planning stage.

Let's not rush.

But in fact, Ma Xun was very clear.

This movie "The Legend of Zu" flopped at the box office!
And this guy Long Wu is most likely trying to break away from us three brothers!

However, Flop is your Longwu movie.

I, Ma Xun, am planning to make some money out of this.

……

Returned from Ulanbutong.