My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 664 City Walled Scenery, the culprit

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Dim and cramped dilapidated alleys, dirty water flowing, a mouse jumped out of a disgusting plastic bag.

On the wall, the exposed dilapidated pipes sprayed out strange-smelling water vapor, the rusty iron fence door swayed, and under the rusted door obliquely above, blood dripped down half of the iron ladder.

A panavision film camera with a black tough wide-angle camera is mounted on a head and a tripod, and stands on the uneven stone road. One of the feet of the tripod is also padded with a broken rag to ensure the stability of the machine.

This Panavision film camera is worth $130000, and the weekly rent is more than $8000-12000 a week, and because the mounts of all the lenses are different from other brands, they are different from the common PL mounts, including lenses The length of the tail is also different.

Therefore, only Panavision special lenses can be used.A set of standard lenses ranges from $450000 to $650000, with a rental price of $40000 a week.

This is why it is said that SLRs are poor for three generations, and photography ruins their lives.

Last year, [-] Locomotive spent more than ten million Hong Kong dollars on equipment purchase and leasing.Many devices are directly imported from the United States, Germany or Japan.

This is rare in Hollywood.It's not that Hollywood companies have no money to buy, but it's more convenient and cost-effective for them to rent!
These equipment must be transported from the United States for each lease, and the equipment schedule must also be considered.

For this reason... [-] Locomotive also directly spent huge sums of money to purchase related equipment.

The asset investment of [-] Locomotive in recent years is much stronger than that of New Art City and Debao. It has already caught up with the two companies, and only Jiahechao is ahead!
Of course, New Art City's investment in copying and recording equipment is basically the top two in Hong Kong.At this point, the [-] locomotive is much inferior!

Big productions not only refer to the main creative personnel, but also include machines and equipment!
A top-notch light bulb may cost tens of dollars, but such equipment is still imported today.

For the effect, also can only buy!

If you want to do good work, you must first sharpen your tools!

Sometimes, in order to complete the corresponding shooting, it is necessary to contact the equipment manufacturer to customize the anamorphic camera, which is more expensive...

This is also the reason why the movies produced by Locomotive [-] have excellent viewing effects!
Panavision is also a mainstream equipment supplier in Hollywood.

Now in the film age, it basically belongs to one of several giants.

In a few years, it will transform Sony's HDW-900 camera into a new device that will become the new standard in digital cinema.

By that time, the loss of equipment will definitely be reduced by at least one-fifth, which is definitely a big expense!
Behind the camera, a white ghost with a big curly nose and a bald, middle-aged, middle-aged man face together, watching the freeze-frame shot.

The dim picture looks very alienated through the sensor, which is different from the current photography style.

There is a saying: Today, there are ten out of ten photography styles on Hong Kong Island, and Wu Xiaozu's movies are the only seven out of ten!

Many films on the market are deeply influenced by Wu Xiaozu's lens theory, light use and editing style.

The reason why it is called "International Ancestor" is not just because of the box office.

A mere box office will not win the favor of film critics, let alone convince colleagues, and of course it will not be hired as a lifelong honorary consultant by HKSC.Wu Xiaozu has made great contributions to the development of the Chinese film industry, and even the advancement of Asian and international films.The innovation of lens language and the innovation of light are affecting other people!
The two people in front of me are the tentative name: the director of photography of the movie "Se7en".

The curly, big-nosed ghost is Du Kefeng, and the other ordinary bald middle-aged man is Bao Xi, a top Chinese photographer who is as famous as the former in later generations.Needless to say, the former is Wang Jiawei's royal photographer.

This time "Days of Being Wild" hit it off with Wang Jiawei, a rising star in the photography world.The latter's later "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" explains everything!

This time, Wu Xiaozu did not cooperate with royal photographers such as Pan Hengsheng, Huang Yuetai, Ao Zhijun, and Huang Zhongbiao.The main reason is due to the schedule, but more because of the camera style of the movie "Se7en".

"Director Wu asked us to reduce hand-held movements, reduce the traces of human-operated cameras, reduce unnecessary close-ups, and reduce camera movements that move without motivation..." Ghost Du Kefeng muttered to Bao Xi next to him in fluent Cantonese .

These requirements are also the reason Wu Xiaozu did not choose the Queen's cameraman.

Different from the past!

Overthrow yourself!

redefine!

Wu Xiaozu's previous lens theory is very respectful for sports lenses, "Two Heroes", "God of Gamblers: Let's Fight Now!" " have practiced this theory.

This time it was an "experiment" from another lens.

That's why Wu Xiaozu needs to attract investment, because such an experimental film, losing money is probably a certainty!

Two videographers stood behind the tripod to observe the light changes.

Although the two of them couldn't do it like Huang Yuetai at this time: "When you see all the scenes and characters, you have to immediately think of three completely different lights and lenses to express them!" This kind of magical operation.

Even their qualifications were incomparable with Huang Yuetai's.

However, the reason why the two of them have been compared with Huang Yuetai, a Hong Kong Island camera master, is because of their style.

If "Se7en" wants to change, Wu Xiaozu needs such a unique and talented cameraman to "correct".

Huang Yuetai, Pan Hengsheng and him really knew each other too well.

Once he speaks, the other party will understand what kind of lens he wants!But... Wu Xiaozu just needs ignorance, strangeness, and bumps and bumps in order to feed back a different sense of freshness to himself.

Of course, understanding the camera styles of the two in their previous lives is also the reason why Xiaozu Wu chose them!
For Du Kefeng and Bao Xi, being able to cooperate with Wu Xiaozu this time is undoubtedly the most important lesson in their filming career!Wu Xiaozu has made too many behind-the-scenes staff popular.

One by one photographers completed sublimation and transformation from his hands.

He is a film director who understands the camera and the story!This is rare...

When the two people here were "killing" the camera, not far away, on the roof of the Tongzi building, Wu Xiaozu was leading people to measure with their feet on the roof~
"Hui Zai, mark this side, you need to pay attention, there will be a lot of rain scenes here, and this side should be designed to facilitate watering... At the same time, the shed should be old enough... Don't make the old one, but the real one The canopy that has been used for a long time has been disassembled and installed..."

Wu Xiaozu squatted on the edge of the eaves, with a cigarette in his mouth, waved his hand at Mai Zhaohui, and called Ye Weimin and Luo Zhiyu to take a good picture, go back and reconsider the plot design according to the scene, and at the same time let You Naihai changed the script according to the scene changes.

These all belong to the category that needs to be considered and involved in scouting, and it is also an important preparatory work in the early stage of the film.

In this play, Mai Zhaohui, You Naihai, Ye Weimin and Luo Zhiyu are the newcomers brought up by Wu Xiaozu.

Luo Licheng went to help Wu Baige film "Two Heroes II: Bloody Two Heroes", in which he acted as a stunt director and assistant director, and Ye Weimin was sent to the crew of "A Manga to the End of the World" to serve as Liu Zhenwei's assistant director Yes, Lin Chaocheng is helping Liu Weichen prepare for "Young and Dangerous 5".

Supporting newcomers is also a problem that director Wu should have.

"Grandpa-"

Mai Zhaohui pointed to Jiang Ershao who was walking downstairs while avoiding the puddle. God is sorry, the back of Jiang Ershao's windbreaker was wet and drooping on the ground...

"This unlucky place~"

Second Young Master Jiang cursed annoyedly, pulled the hem of his clothes, and looked unhappy, "Ghost knows you came here again to survey the scenery! I found that you have a special liking for the Kowloon Walled City... I'm afraid you won't have a place after the demolition is completed." Framing..."

Wu Xiaozu really has a soft spot for the Kowloon Walled City.

"The Birth of a Prefix" was filmed here, and "Two Heroes" also has its shadow here, not to mention "Suspect", this is an important shooting location, this time "Se7en", Wu Xiaozu is here again Scouting.

"The Walled City condenses the shadow of Hong Kong Island. Here, every shot is very interesting."

Wu Xiaozu casually threw away the cigarette butt, crushed it out with his feet, knocked on the soles of his 'unbreakable' shoes, and walked down the stone bench next to him...

Hong Kong Island and mountain cities are cities that are very suitable to be shown by the camera. They are not flat, but have a three-dimensional and pyrotechnic atmosphere.Stripped away from life, you will find that there seems to be changes under the camera every moment... It's amazing.

He waved his hand to signal the rest of the people to continue the scene survey according to the plan, while Wu Xiaozu walked into the dog meat stall next to him with Jiang Ershao, who was carrying his clothes and showing disgust on his face.

"Grandpa-"

The stall owner, wearing a sweatshirt with a towel on, nodded and bowed to greet Wu Xiaozu.Wu Xiaozu did not pay his respects to the wharf here in vain, and he was not stingy with offerings when he went to the mountains to worship Buddha.

So he's a good fit here.

Of course, the security measures that should be taken are also very strict, and the bodyguards of the surrounding Guka soldiers have been dedicated to their duties.This kind of place is like a slum like India.

"What's wrong today?" Wu Xiaozu asked with a smile.

"Brother Zu, don't worry, the new black dog delivered today..." The stall owner said quickly, "Freshness guaranteed!"

Wu Xiaozu nodded, put his chin aside, casually stretched out a dirty chair and sat down comfortably, picked out two even chopsticks from the chopstick cage, "First, serve a few small dishes~serve a pot of glutinous rice wine. "

"Okay~" The stall owner started to work enthusiastically, and his wife and children beside him were also busy.

Wu Xiaozu handed the chopsticks to Jiang Ershao casually.

"..."

Jiang Zhiqiang stretched out his handkerchief, squeezed the chopsticks and rubbed it vigorously, then wiped the table and chairs, then sat down in peace, raised his eyebrows, "Azu, I don't eat dog meat."

"This stuff nourishes the middle and nourishes qi, warms the kidneys and helps yang, and is specially used to treat physical weakness caused by deficiency of liver and kidney essence and blood, weak legs, early thankfulness, dizzy head, decreased vision, frequent urination at night, chills and cold limbs, etc..." Wu Xiaozu said.

"...￣□￣｜｜..." Jiang Ershao held the windbreaker in a stiff posture, holding back for a long time without speaking.

Wu Xiaozu did not continue to expose Jiang Ershao, just at this time the stall owner asked his younger son to bring the wine, he smiled and took the glutinous rice wine from the stall owner's son, touched the child's head, poured two bowls, and said: "Come here this time, because of The Devil Wears Prada?"

The rough pottery bowl was filled with strong turbid wine, and Jiang Ershao was still refusing to move... He raised his head, only to find that Wu Xiaozu drank a bowl naturally.

"The homemade rice wine has a low alcohol content and is quite sweet." Wu Xiaozu glanced at Jiang Zhiqiang and said with a pun: "If you come, you will be safe."

"You really think it's okay to do that?"

Although Jiang Zhiqiang is hypocritical, it is because of his living habits. Although his family environment was not as rich as it is now when he was born, he was sure that he could eat and drink well, and he had never been to such a place to eat and drink...

"It's not up to us whether we can do it or not, but—" Wu Xiaozu wiped his mouth with one hand, smiling brightly, "Look at how others do it! If the video tapes really don't flood, the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" Naturally, publicity and operation are still carried out in the normal way.

But the news I got from the police in the past two days is not optimistic.They cracked down on several piracy dens and released clues... If I were the other party, I might as well make a fortune!
Do you really want to have a showdown with us?If that's the case, I really order a flower basket for him!

How could things go so smoothly?
Now that it has happened, we can only let nature take its course! "

"But you are also challenging the bottom line of the film industry..."

"They challenged me!"

Wu Xiaozu clasped his hands together and knocked on the table, and said seriously: "We must respond strongly to this matter. Not only does it involve this movie, but it also involves other aspects. Otherwise, I would not have put pressure on the police force." !"

Jiang Zhiqiang's expression changed.

"Also, this matter is not as serious as you think. Both the investor and the brand are profitable. Someone will pay the bill! Since it is in line with the law of market interests, we have something to say if you ask me!
It's a big deal that they come like this~ Am I going to stop it?If we don't want to do this thing, if we do it, we must kill it with one blow!Hesitantly let yourself suffer! " Wu Xiaozu said.

"I understand! I'll arrange it now!"

Obviously, it's not that Jiang Zhiqiang doesn't understand the truth, it's just that he feels distressed.But now that the conversation has reached this point, he naturally understands what to do!

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"Throwing~ Really bad..."

Cai Zhiming was wearing a brand-name suit, with his arms outstretched, and his shiny black leather shoes rubbed back and forth on the ground, but the smell still rose——

"Boss, Qian Jiaze is inside." Mawei said.

"Stepping on shit when you get out of the car~ How unlucky!"

Cai Zhiming cursed, raised his head and said: "Heji really saw the hell~ Drinking tea in this kind of place!" As he said, he stared straight at the younger brother next to the ponytail.

"I'm a size 6.5! What's your shoe size?"

"Big...big guy...I'm size 7 (size 40)~"

"Just right!"

Cai Zhiming beckoned the other party to take off his shoes, "My pair of calfskin shoes are authentic Italian products, it's cheaper for you~"

Ponytail slapped the stunned boy on the head, covered his nose and reprimanded him: "What are you looking at? You're lucky~"

The little brother watched helplessly as the big brother put his own shoes on, and left him a pair of shoes full of shit.

"Sell that dog to Kowloon Walled City!"

Cai Zhiming pointed to a black dog that was hit by his car on the ground, howling and panting...

Mawei winked at his younger brother.

Several people took the bag and threw the dog into the bag, and drove towards the Kowloon Walled City!

The source of dog meat in Kowloon Walled Dog Meat stalls is full of strange things.

This kind of thing abounds!

……

The dog meat hot pot is served on the table, and the aroma is tangy!

Second Young Master Jiang swallowed the hot dog meat whole, gasped, and shouted overjoyed, "It's delicious!"

"This black dog was just delivered after being hit by a car. It's very fresh!"

The stall owner took the cigarette that Wu Xiaozu handed over, and said with a flattering smile: "That's Brother Zu, I won't take out anything else!"

"After the collision, why come here... to sell the stolen goods?"

Jiang Zhiqiang chewed the meat, and took a sip of rice wine happily, "Who is so cruel?"

Looking at Jiang Jingze who was devouring.

The stall owner: "..."

Wu Xiaozu: "..."

"This kind of thing is too common, without anyone noticing... At the beginning, the dogs of the wife of 'Brother Yi' were sent here." Wu Xiaozu joked with a smile, "This is the most convenient place!"

"It's really a dragon~" Jiang Zhiqiang said with a smile.

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