This star is wrong

Chapter 284 Appoint a director and train a leading actress

Zhang Yigao is a director with a professional background as a serious oriental opera director.

However, art colleges and universities across the country, large and small, have thousands of director department graduates every year.

Every year, so many graduates of the directing department step into the society, but actually less than one tenth of them actually become directors.

The reason for this is that the threshold for the profession of director is much higher than other professions.

In the entertainment industry, actors are already a very busy industry. Many graduates of art schools, if they want to work in the actor industry, even start from group acting.

Even so, there is no way for an actor, at least he can be a group performer. If he is lucky, he can get a special actor status in the actors union, and he still has a chance to get a role with lines.

Directors are completely different. Graduates who major in directing without resources cannot touch the threshold of directors at all.

Of course, it's not like there's no chance at all.

Companies that produce programs like Feifan Entertainment will also recruit directors or directors.

It's just that if you want to get the guide tube, you may never have the chance in your life.

Of course, there will be some lucky ones every year.

Graduates from top art academies such as Dongxi Opera and Beijing Film Academy, directing department, do have a chance to jump into the dragon's gate.

That is the graduation project.

If the graduation work is recognized by the industry, there is a chance to get the opportunity to direct the play.

No matter how bad it is, there is still a chance to shoot MVs and the like.

Even if Zhang Yigao is such a lucky one, his graduation project 12 years ago was a rural short film.

It was very innovative at the time, and it did bring him some opportunities.

When online dramas were on the rise, he was the first batch of directors to start filming online dramas.

However, his process of stepping into the directing industry was smoother than most people, which made him a little arrogant.

When filming online dramas, I began to seek self-expression instead of catering to the market.

To put it simply, after Zhang Yigao gained a good reputation in the first web drama, the subsequent web dramas began to be self-confident.

What was filmed, the audience looked at it, with question marks all over their faces.

After two consecutive web dramas hit the street, investors began to intervene in his directorial work.

Zhang Yigao still feels that what he shoots is art, and he has not been recognized because the audience's appreciation level is too low.

He even quarreled with the investor and broke the guide tube to strike.

The investors were not used to him, so they replaced him directly.

Since that time, Zhang Yigao has never had any chance to direct a play, and his whole body exudes an air of frustration.

After being severely beaten by the society, his thoughts began to change, but no film and television company could think of him anymore.

……

Ark Culture officially released the suspense drama shooting plan, and openly recruited directors.

Because of this drama, Fang Xing asked to co-direct it, so many well-known second- and third-tier directors were unwilling to accept it.

In fact, these second- and third-tier directors are interested in this drama, but they don't accept dual directors.

Of course, relying on the word-of-mouth and achievements of "Wulin Biography".

Second-tier and third-tier directors are unwilling to take over, but there are a lot of directors with professional backgrounds, but [-]-tier directors who don't get the opportunity to direct are desperate to take over.

However, when Fang Xing asked the company to recruit directors, one of the conditions was to have directing experience.

Fang Xing intends to co-direct, not to bring in newcomers, but to find an experienced director to direct the play with him, learning from each other's strengths.

In terms of directing, Fang Xing himself has some experience, but these experiences belong to the musical stage.

If you want to transform it into the shooting experience of a TV series, you need the help of another director.

Especially for some lens languages, a professional director is required to draw the sub-shots.

During Fang Xing's time, when he was free, he would also make up for professional books on directing.

Since Fang Xing was half the director when filming "Wulin Biography", he was very happy to work with He Rongchang, so he is confident that he can make a good film for this new film.

Every day, Ark Culture receives the resumes of many directors, many of which also have attached works.

Fang Xing just watched a graduation short film and decided to meet the director of this graduation short film.

……

Now, Zhang Yigao is sitting in the meeting room of Ark Culture.

He dressed as best he could, his hair was freshly cut, and he was clean-shaven.

However, judging from the loose state of his skin, he usually lives rough.

Or to use another word to describe it more appropriately, it is "decadent".

Zhang Yigao has not had a job as a director for more than three years. The last time he received a job as a director, he was an assistant director for a MV.

He actually didn't want to take this kind of job, but people have to eat.

Sitting in the office of Ark Culture, Zhang Yigao was a little nervous.

Because he knew that this might be his best chance in ten years.

He has watched "Wulin Biography" and knew that Ark Culture can make blockbusters, so he wrote a refined resume, and copied the graduation video filmed 12 years ago into a USB flash drive, stuffed it in an envelope and submitted it for submission. go out.

Three days later, he received an invitation from Ark Culture, so he is sitting here today.

Before he came, on the subway, he repeatedly practiced what he would say when they met. He hoped to convince the boss of Ark Culture to hand over the play to him.

The more he practiced, the more nervous he became.

After receiving the reply from Ark Culture, he checked the information of Ark Culture on the Internet.

Therefore, he knew that the boss of Ark Culture was the singer Fang Xing.

A prodigy who made his debut two years ago and has straddled the music and TV drama circles, killing all directions.

Zhang Yigao, as a director with a professional background in directing, has experienced ups and downs in the directing industry for more than ten years.

Among other things, there is still a degree of professionalism.

Before coming, he re-read "Wulin Biography" again.

In order to know himself and the enemy, he carefully studied the acting skills of "Bai Zhantang" in the play.

The more he studied, the more he felt that this young man was brilliant.

In terms of singing skills, he is not a professional, so he does not comment, but in terms of acting skills, he can be sure that the acting skills shown by the role of "Bai Zhantang" are enough to crush ninety-nine percent of actors of the same age, and even compete with old actors None of them are left behind.

The more he studied Fang Xing's acting skills, the more nervous he became.

Because he was worried that he would not be able to control such a producer, starring role and investor.

While waiting, he kept his hands under the table, picking at his nails.

This is his habit, the more nervous and anxious he is, the harder he picks his nails, even balding his nails.

Waited almost half an hour.

A series of footsteps came from outside the meeting room.

Fang Xing, Qiao Yinghong, and the main creative team of the new play came in from the outside.

Seeing someone coming in, Zhang Yigao quickly stood up.

Fang Xing walked into the conference room, threw the file bag on the table, then pressed his palms against Zhang Yi, and said, "Sit."

Zhang Yigao did not sit down immediately, but handed his resume to Fang Xing with both hands, and introduced himself: "I am Zhang Yigao. I have filmed many online dramas, and my experience is not bad."

Actually, in Fang Xing's file bag, there is Zhang Yigao's resume.

However, since he handed over his resume, Fang Xing took it casually, glanced at it and asked, "I've seen the short video you sent, and the picture is a bit rough."

Zhang Yigao nodded quickly: "It was filmed 12 years ago, with a camera rented at school."

Fang Xing nodded, and said, "I saw your resume, and from the resume, the experience of directing is not bad. The graduation grades are not bad, these conditions all meet my requirements.

"So, do you know anything about the new drama that our company is going to shoot this time?"

Zhang Yigao quickly replied: "I did some research beforehand, and read the introduction, it was written about suspense, science fiction and crime.

"I also like suspenseful film and television dramas. In my graduation short film, the editing method used the lens language of foreign suspense films."

Fang Xing smiled and said, "You's camera language is not bad, but it's actually a bit superfluous to put it in your short film."

Zhang Yigao was suddenly embarrassed.

In fact, his graduation short film has no suspenseful plot.

However, the purpose of the graduation work is to show the success in school. Sometimes it is not necessary to make a complete work, as long as it can show the director's ability.

Zhang Yigao scratched his head in embarrassment, and said helplessly, "It was indeed too young at that time."

Fang Xing didn't delve too deeply into this topic, but instead asked, "What are your thoughts on this project?"

Zhang Yigao took a deep breath and said what he had prepared before: "Mr. Fang, I have filmed many online dramas and have rich experience in directing. Director's work.

"I have studied suspense film and television dramas for a long time, and I have also dabbled in editing.

"I read the introduction of your company's new play, and I am very interested.

"As long as your company entrusts me to direct this film, I promise to shoot a work that satisfies the audience."

What he said is to show that he will cater to the market, rather than continue to be self-satisfied.

After spending more than ten years in the directing industry, some of his ideas have long since changed.

Fang Xing smiled, and suddenly said: "I heard that you quarreled with the management on the set, and even dropped the guide tube."

Zhang Yigao was originally speaking in high spirits, but when he heard this, it was as if a basin of cold water had been poured on his head, and his expression froze instantly: "Then... At that time, he was young and energetic."

Fang Xing raised his hand to interrupt: "No need to explain, I have no intention of getting into this matter. Otherwise, I wouldn't have called you over.

"However, before talking about cooperation, there are some things I want to make clear in advance.

"This time the new play is co-directed, I am one of the directors, it doesn't matter which one is signed first.

"So, what I'm looking for is a director who is willing to work with me.

"I'm not afraid to speak directly. If I want to find a director to shoot, I can invite directors above the second tier.

"The reason why this opportunity came to you is because of the dual directors.

"So, if you can accept this request, let's continue the discussion. If you don't accept it, then I will send someone to send Director Zhang."

Zhang Yigao was stunned for a moment.

In fact, he originally wanted to direct alone, but after hearing Fang Xing's words, he knew it was impossible.

After all, the last director Fang Xing worked with was He Rongchang.

That's the top director of a sitcom.

Now that a new drama is being filmed and a director needs to be hired, the range of options is too great.

Zhang Yigao lowered his head, let out a breath, and asked, "If Mr. Fang and I had a disagreement on the set, who should I listen to?"

This question is very practical.

This is the contradiction between the dual directors.

Directors hope that they are the emperor on the set, and they can follow what they say.

But double directors are like a court, with two emperors, who do you listen to?
Fang Xing was not polite: "Listen to me."

In fact, Fang Xing originally wanted to discuss it.

However, this idea can only be implemented when filming starts, and the attitude now must be tough.

Before confirming the cooperation, the big and small kings must be separated, otherwise there will be countless troubles later.

However, Fang Xing changed the subject and added: "It's easy for you to have the right to speak, as long as the effect you shoot can satisfy me."

After Zhang Yigao listened, he felt a little helpless.

However, he knew that this was an opportunity to stand up.

With his current qualifications, if it weren't for the dual directors, such a good opportunity would never be his turn.

Therefore, he took a deep breath and agreed, "Okay, I agree to this condition."

A smile appeared on the corner of Fang Xing's mouth, and he took out a piece of A4 paper from his file bag, on which a scene from the script was printed, pushed it over and said, "You should read the script of this scene first, and then talk about how to shoot it."

Zhang Yigao knew that this was a test for his major.

He took the script and started to read it.

At the beginning of the script, there is an introduction to the whole story first, and then it officially enters the script.

The more he read the script, the more he felt the potential of the script.

The plot conflicts are strong, but many clues are well hidden, full of suspense.

Even after reading the script of this scene, he could think of many possible follow-up developments.

After he read the script, he thought about it for a moment, and realized that what Fang Xing was looking for was someone who could help him with director expertise.

Therefore, he organized the language a little bit, and began to use professional knowledge to analyze the scene, from the placement of the camera positions to how the actors entered the scene, he explained everything in detail.

Fang Xing was still very satisfied with his answer.

Moreover, I have seen his previous online dramas before. Although the broadcast volume is not high, there is nothing wrong with the shooting itself, but the director's thinking is wrong.

For this drama, Fang Xing is the one in charge of thinking, what he is looking for is just a tool person to perform the director's job.

Therefore, Zhang Yigao's professionalism is sufficient.

Fang Xing didn't waste any more time, and immediately made a decision: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation. If Mr. Zhang is willing to join the crew, we can sign the contract today. There will be an agent to talk to you about the contract. I have something else to do. Let's go first." gone."

After making a decision, Fang Xing got up and left to arrange other things.

The crew has increased intensive preparations, and the venue and props need to be arranged.

Especially the venue, because it needs to be filmed on the street, so it needs to be coordinated with the traffic police and other departments.

In addition to this, several buses and tank trucks are to be purchased.

Fortunately, these things are being promoted by mature crews.

Fang Xing only needs to ask about the progress.

In addition, Fang Xing has to go home and train Lu Xianger's acting skills.

After a few plays at home, Fang Xing found that Lu Xianger was indeed the type who could act. Although she hadn't studied acting specifically, she had a wealth of stage experience, so the training effect was not bad.

What's more, she looks really good-looking, and she wins with her face alone.

(End of this chapter)