I'm not just a director

Chapter 152 Director Han's Successor?

The lights in the office were not turned on, only a dim lamp on the desk was on.

Jiang Pei'an woke up from the sofa in a daze.

"what time is it."

He muttered something and looked for his phone to check the time.

"08:30."

Han Shanping's voice came from the dim room.

"Oh ah?"

Jiang Pei'an was startled and quickly got up from the sofa.

He stared blankly at the dark night sky outside the window, smelling the strong smell of smoke in his nose.

Opening the window, a gust of cold wind rushed in, the smell of smoke was washed away, and he woke up instantly.

"Han Dong, you are still reading the script."

Jiang Pei'an walked to Han Shanping's desk, and saw Han Shanping frowning at this moment.

The ashtray was full of cigarette butts, and he was holding a thick stack of scripts in his hand, with a tired look on his face.

But his eyes were piercing, and a trace of doubt flashed from time to time.

In the words of later generations, it is:

Clear stupidity.

"Pei'an, your script..."

Han Shanping's voice was hoarse, and he smoked so much that his throat was extremely dry.

He rubbed his temples and said:
"You kid can always surprise people, this script...is really not something ordinary audiences can understand.

Some special settings involved in it can be published as papers in related fields.

It is really……"

Han Shanping shook his head, not knowing how to continue.

Jiang Pei'an understood what Han Shanping meant, not to mention that old Han still had a headache after reading the script for three and a half hours.

In the later generations, he watched this movie several times before he straightened out the plot.

But even so, it seems to have a kind of magic, which has always attracted you to watch it over and over again.

This movie is the famous "Inception" in later generations.

"Han Dong, what do you think of this movie?"

Jiang Pei'an asked with a smile.

"Well, I would call this movie one of the most exciting and mind-boggling movies I've ever seen."

Lao Han has used two of the best in a row, one can imagine how good it is.

"But Pai An, "Source Code" has few special effects, and the difficulty of special effects is very low, so it can be filmed completely.

But this "Inception" I think it is difficult to realize some of the scenes. "

Han Shanping said solemnly.

Han Shanping's analysis is good.

Most people's impression of Nolan is that he is passionate about cinematography and resists digital technology.

From a certain point of view, this view is correct.

But digital effects played a considerable role in the making of Inception.

With the current digital special effects, it is not to say that it cannot be realized at all, it can only be said that it is quite time-consuming and expensive.

We must know that the level of special effects of "The Matrix" is so powerful that it even leads many film and television dramas to imitate in later generations.

But it's also just a 1999 movie.

Special effects technology is constantly improving and developing, and there are many special effects movies.

For example, "Lord of the Rings 2003" won 11 awards including best picture and director in 3.

This series is a fantasy epic milestone in Hollywood history, a blockbuster with super special effects.

The famous special effects film "Harry Potter" also filmed the first part of the series last year.

Of course, "The Legend of Shushan", which is known as the pinnacle of domestic fairy dramas (special effects), will also be released this year.

Regarding this movie, you can complain about its plot, tone, persuasion, etc.

But the special effects are really top notch!

It has been called by countless netizens in later generations as the pinnacle of special effects in Xianxia dramas.

Of course, Nolan still insisted on shooting some scenes in the movie "Inception".

And it is a real shot with comparable effects, such as when Cobb took the female student into the dream for the first time.

There was an explosion on the street corner of the coffee shop where the two were.

This shot can be called a classic shot recorded in film history, with extremely gorgeous visual effects.

The debris and debris flying all over the sky not only did not appear messy.

The fast and slow switching of the lens creates a symphony-like elegance.

In fact, in order to make this kind of explosion more realistic, the production team specially called in multiple prop air cannons.

It literally caused multiple explosions on the set.

Although the explosion was shot in real life, special effects were still used in some places in this shot.

After all, if a real person is sitting outside the muzzle of the air cannon, once it is hit, it will fly tens of meters away.

Of course, it is impossible for an actor to risk his life in this way.

So in the movie, Cobb sits calmly among the explosives flying all over the sky, which is actually special effects synthesis.

For example, the paradox of Penrose's ladder in the construction of dreams uses misplaced shooting.

The gravity rotation in the hotel in the dream, the props team just got a large rotating device.

And built the inside to look like a hotel aisle.

In the dream, the unrealistic scene of the train driving into the avenue, the scene of the snow fortress being blasted, etc.

All are real shots that can be called special effects, and the benefits of this are of course obvious at a glance.

The effect is even more amazing. The grand scenes are shot in real time, which can increase the sense of reality and the quality of the film.

Of course, these are all thanks to the unremitting efforts of the behind-the-scenes team and a lot of money!

Film is called an industry.

Not only the director's coordination, the story of the screenwriter, and the acting skills of the actors are required.

It is inseparable from many behind-the-scenes staff.

Jiang Pei'an pointed out all the famous scenes in "Inception" one by one.

In order to let Han Shanping have a more three-dimensional understanding, he also explained the principle of the actual shooting scene in combination with the plot.

Han Shanping's eyes became brighter the more he listened. After listening, he sighed and said:

"What's in your head! What do you think about these fantastic ideas?

Not to mention that this script revolves around something as mysterious as a 'dream'.

And you can also be logical and self-consistent in the plot.

And the gravity rotation device you just mentioned, the ladder paradox, these are things I have never heard of.

Back then, Chen Kaige took the script of "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" and told us to build a Qin Palace.

Our first reaction was that he was crazy. In fact, until the Qin Palace was built, I didn't have much trouble in my heart.

But what you told me today, although it is crazy to replace special effects with real shots, I believe in you in my heart!

There is even a kind of immediate practice, wanting to see the appearance of this movie when it is released, it must be very spectacular! "

Regarding Chen Kaige's crazy thoughts, Jiang Pei'an just smiled slightly.

Director Chen's starting point is good, but of course it is also crazy.

The high cost is one reason, the most terrible thing is the embarrassing box office after the movie was released.

It can be said that Huaxia Film was full of breath back then.

Money for money, actors for actors' preparations to hit foreign awards and high box office.

The results of it……

I only won the consolation prize of the Cannes International Film Festival's Technical Award.

The impact of "high-end" failed!
……

Seeing Han Shanping's expectant face, Jiang Pei'an asked:
"Dr. Han plans to make both of these two movies?"

"Hmm... what's the approximate budget?"

Han Shanping looked at Jiang Pei'an and asked.

Jiang Pei'an pondered for a while, and said:
"Source Code is around 1.5 million to 2 million.

"Inception" is probably around 5 million to 6 million. "

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Han Shanping was stunned, and subconsciously said:
"so cheap?"

Jiang Pei'an shook his head, and said slowly:

"I mean, dollars."

?

Hearing this, Han Shanping's face suddenly became serious.

Science fiction movies really burn money!

Especially "Inception" is so fucking scary!
"Han Dong, how do you choose?"

Han Shanping rubbed his hands together, and said embarrassingly:
"Well, actually, I think "Source Code" is quite good."

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"Han Dong, that's not what you said just now, didn't you say that you want to see the release of "Inception" immediately?"

Han Shanping shook his head helplessly, and said with a smile:

"If you are not in charge of the family, you don't know that firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive. That's 5 to 6 million U.S. dollars, which is equivalent to nearly 5 million yuan!"

Jiang Pei'an also knew that Han Shanping could not make a decision for a while.

If he became the chairman of China Film Group, it would probably be okay.

Now, I guess it will take a while.

"Okay, "Source Code" is also fine, so let's save "Inception" and "Hero" to compete in the ring."

Jiang Pei'an thought to himself.

But he still looked embarrassed and said:

"Han Dong, I personally prefer that we shoot "Inception" after all, you have also read the script.

Although the investment is a bit large, I can't bear to let the children lose the wolf. "

Han Shanping was also tangled, but he still waved his hand and said comfortingly:
"Pei'an, please understand my difficulties, how about this, next year, next year, let's shoot "Inception", how about it?"

It must be filmed next year, but this is not the result that Jiang Pei'an wants.

He reluctantly nodded and said:

"Han Dong, you have also seen that the script of "Inception" requires a lot of real-time special effects.

The pre-shooting preparations take a long time.

How about, how about we prepare in advance and build the required scenes first? "

Having said that, Han Shanping was also moved.

Indeed, as Jiang Pei'an said, the preparation work required for "Inception" is indeed numerous and complicated.

It is a good idea to prepare in advance.

"Okay, let's do that, I'll report the situation to the higher up first...

However, the initial investment will definitely not be too much, and the specifics will depend on the box office of your "Source Code" after it is released. "

Han Shanping pondered for a while and said.

That's for sure, if Jiang Pei'an's "Source Code" stumbles.

The following "Inception" will definitely be affected.

However, Jiang Pei'an has confidence in "Source Code", after all, it is a masterpiece of creativity.

Although it is dressed in a sci-fi cloak, it has a core of humanistic care that cannot be concealed!
Science fiction, suspense, romance.

What people like to watch and what they are interested in are all in it!

It is a typical movie that is well-received and sold well!

Box office is definitely not a problem!

……

After the script was confirmed, the big stone in Han Shanping's heart finally fell to the ground.

It was already ten o'clock at night when the two walked out of China Film Group.

The night in the capital is still a bit cold, so Jiang Pei'an went directly to a Sichuan restaurant.

There were not many people in the restaurant, so Han Shanping communicated with the boss in Sichuan dialect to order.

"Boiled beef, twice-cooked pork, shredded fish-flavored pork, Kung Pao chicken."

Four special Sichuan dishes, plus a soup.

"Drink?"

"It's rare for Director Han to be elegant, and I will accompany you."

The two asked for another catty of liquor.

Jiang Pei'an still likes to eat Sichuan cuisine, which is bright in color and strong in taste.

Especially in this weather, when you take a bite of vegetables, you can feel the lingering and colliding of peppercorns and peppercorns.

Very emotional.

"Pei'an, I'm still thinking about your "Inception". Did the hero return to reality at the end?"

The two chatted while eating, Han Shanping asked.

"How about we change to "Inception" this year?"

Jiang Pei'an picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork and said with a smile.

"You boy."

Han Shanping shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said with emotion:
"A good movie can be shot at any time. In fact, I think this movie may be the most suitable to shoot in the next five or six years.

On the one hand, the special effects technology will definitely develop rapidly by then, on the other hand, the quality of the audience is also constantly improving.

Among other things, your movie still has a threshold. "

Jiang Pei'an nodded, Han Shanping's guess was quite accurate.

It's just that if you wait a few more years, there is really no need for that.

After drinking for three rounds, Han Shanping suddenly looked at Jiang Pei'an and asked:

"Pei'an, have you ever thought about joining China Film Group?"

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"Aren't I working with China Film Group?"

Han Shanping shook his head and said:
"You're a smart man, you should know what I mean."

What do you mean, you always plan to train me as your successor?
Don't be ridiculous, I really can't play this place of China Film Group except you!
Officialdom.

Hey!
Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said:
"Han Dong, I still feel that I am more comfortable now."

Han Shanping didn't take Jiang Pei'an's refusal seriously.

A director who is already well-known at home and abroad in his early twenties.

Even if he doesn't do anything at this time, the money he earns is enough to last him a lifetime.

Why do you need to join the stall of China Film and live a life of intrigue and intrigue.

"By the way, Director Han, before the "Source Code" project is approved, I still have to invest."

"Well, no problem."

The two chatted about the movie for a while, and after finalizing some details of "Source Code".

Jiang Pei'an takes a taxi to take Han Shanping home.

……

Jiang Pei'an stayed in China for about a week.

During this time, the "General" Su Yujie he had just recruited was not idle either.

The office of Xinghuo Media has been selected, which is located in the office building in the center of the capital.

Employees are also recruited in sevens and eights, like some necessary departments.

Such as the financial department, human resources and administration department, secretariat, business department, etc. are all ready.

The film business department, TV drama business department and artist entertainment department that Jiang Pei'an specially entrusted are also in preparation.

Jiang Pei'an has personally talked with these employees, and the quality is very good.

Miss Su Yu's ability to act and execute is beyond words.

Today's Spark Media sparrow is small and well-equipped.

At least Jiang Pei'an won't be treated as a leather bag company when he wants to recruit people in the future.

After finishing the domestic affairs, Jiang Pei'an will fly to Vancouver again.

The filming of "Ghost Story 2" is drawing to a close...

(End of this chapter)