1990: Starting from Baojia Street

Zhou Yan also noticed that some changes had been made to the makeup on Zhu Lin's face. She used to be quite white, but now her skin tone looks a little yellower and not that white.

Lin Lin in the movie is a worker, and her skin tone should not be too fair, but unlike rural women who often do farm work, Zhu Lin's makeup is in the right direction.

Then Zhou Yan didn't say much and asked Zhu Lin to start the audition directly.

During the audition process, Zhu Lin performed very well and was in place in all aspects.

After it was over, she didn't say anything, just looked at Zhou Yan and the other directors quietly with a smile on her face.

Zhou Yan drew a circle after Zhu Lin's name on the list, and then looked at Wang Xiaoshuai and Huo Jianqi next to him.

Huo Jian nodded, then moved his upper body closer to Zhou Yan, and whispered, "It's all good. It would be nice if I were a little thinner."

Zhu Lin definitely can't be considered fat, she is plump at best, but Lin Lin in the movie is on the thin side. If Zhu Lin could be thinner, she would naturally be more in line with the role of Lin Lin.

Zhou Yan pondered for a moment and then said directly to Zhu Lin: "Ms. Zhu, if you want to play the role of Lin Lin, you may need to be thinner."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Lin immediately nodded and said, "No problem, I can lose some weight. Director, how much weight do you think is appropriate?"

Zhou Yan looked at Zhu Lin up and down, "May I ask, how much do you weigh now?"

"I am now over 110, but less than 120. I haven't been on the scale recently, so I don't know the specific number." Zhu Lin replied.

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, "It should be enough to lose ten pounds."

I have to say that the weight management of current female celebrities is still very normal. Zhu Lin should look less than 1.65 meters. If it were placed thirty or forty years later, female celebrities with this height would basically be less than 100, and even many celebrities would be less than 100 meters tall. Not even ninety pounds.

Zhou Yan has always thought that Shizuka is thin, but Shizuka's height and weight are very common in the entertainment industry thirty-four years later.

If it weren't for Lin Lin's role setting, Zhou Yan wouldn't ask Zhu Lin to lose weight. He thinks Zhu Lin has the right figure and is very healthy.

"No problem, I can do it." Zhu Lin said very confidently.

Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Okay, that's it for today. You can go back and wait for the notification."

"Okay, directors, goodbye."

After Zhu Lin left, Wang Xiaoshuai said, "Zhu Lin's performance is still very good. If she can really lose ten pounds, the role of Lin Lin can be given to her."

"I think her skin should be a little more tanned. Just relying on makeup is not enough. Movie lenses will make some tricks invisible." Huo Jianqi said.

Zhou Yan glanced at Huo Jianqi and thought that this guy was a little too demanding of actors. He thought that Zhu Lin's makeup should be fine, and there was no need to go out of her way to show it off.

"Let's not discuss the skin color for now. Let's see the effect of her weight loss. Let's decide on the role of Lin Lin first. When today's audition is over, Director Huo, go and inform Zhu Lin and let her stay in Yanjing."

Wang Xiaoshuai joked, "Why, Director Zhou is going to arrange a weight-loss plan for Zhu Lin."

"That's not a problem. In fact, ten pounds is not bad, and the time left for her is quite long. Let's not waste time and call for the next one."

"Ok."

……

The audition ended that day, and it was already four or five o'clock in the afternoon. Zhou Yan and Huo Jianqi exchanged opinions with them.

Most of the roles auditioned today have been decided, and even the alternatives have been decided.

After exchanging opinions, Huo Jianqi said, "Director Zhou, I still care more about the children. The most important role in this movie is actually the students. When will we also go and see those students? Those lists I gave you last time , have you watched it?”

Zhou Yan asked Huo Jianqi to find some rebellious and problematic teenagers, preferably students from a school choir. Huo Jianqi compiled a list according to Zhou Yan's instructions and handed it over to Zhou Yan two days ago.

"I've looked at the list, but it's still a little short. Let's start sifting after we sort out more."

"I'm afraid there won't be enough time. After the students come, we still have to train."

Zhou Yan waved his hand, "Except for Lin Ai, others don't need training."

"Come on directly?" Wang Xiaoshuai said in surprise.

"Well, let them go directly, so we have to find the right ones according to the personalities of these characters. During the filming process, Zhou Xuewen changed his students, and these actors also had to be changed."

Huo Jianqi licked his lips, "Isn't this too difficult? It's hard for these rebellious teenagers to say that they will become better after just one movie."

"There are pros and cons to doing this, and it doesn't necessarily have to solve their problems. It just needs to show the effect."

Huo Jian nodded, "I understand."

Zhou Yan patted his thigh and stood up, "Okay, you go to eat, I'll leave first."

Wang Xiaoshuai said strangely, "It's time to order. If you don't have a bite in the factory cafeteria, where else are you going?"

"I'm going to school to eat and see how Teacher Li and the others are doing at school."

"If you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten that Teacher Li and the others are studying at Yangyin."

……

Zhou Yan arrived at Yangyin just in time for lunch. Wang Xueqi and Li Xuejian were both eating in the cafeteria, and many students gathered around them.

These two people have been hanging out at Yangyin every day during this period, and they have become familiar with the students. Not only do we have classes together, but we also eat, drink, and poop together.

Today is Sunday, there are no classes in all departments, but there are many activities. Wang Xueqi and the others did not give themselves a day off, they just stayed in the school and participated in the activities with the students.

Seeing Zhou Yan coming, the students greeted Zhou Yan one after another.

"Teacher Zhou."

"Senior brother."

Interestingly, Li Xuejian still called Zhou Yan "Director Zhou", while Wang Xueqi followed some students and called Zhou Yan "senior brother", which even stunned Zhou Yan for a moment.

Seeing Zhou Yan's shock, Wang Xueqi explained with a smile, "If you want to integrate, you have to be thorough."

Li Xuejian joked, "He must not be used to it when you call him mentor Zhou with such an old face."

"What's the matter? I even heard someone tell me that there were graduate students in the composition department who were in their thirties or forties, and they were not much worse than me."

Wang Xueqi is right. There are indeed graduate students in their thirties and forties in the Composition Department. These students generally come to Yangyin for further study after working for many years.

This was the case for Jia Guoxun, and the situation was similar for Zhao Jiping.

This situation also occurs in other departments, but it is more common in the composition department.

……

After eating in the cafeteria, Zhou Yan took the two of them for a walk and chat in the school.

Wang Xueqi took the initiative to ask about today's actor audition, "Is today's actor audition going well?"

Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Well, that's ideal. Most of the adult actors have been decided. The rest will be decided by the students. Then there will be no problem with the actors."

"That's good."

They didn't ask other Wang Xueqi. After all, they were just actors. If they interfered too much about filming, the director might think they had crossed the line.

Although Zhou Yan seems to be easy to get along with, they are not very familiar with each other after all, and they don't know what Zhou Yan's style is. Many directors are more concerned about actors asking too many questions.

Interfering with the director is a taboo for actors.

Some actors are confused. They feel that they have acted in many films and are famous, so they want to point fingers at the director. This can easily lead to problems.

Especially young directors like Zhou Yan will definitely be very sensitive to interference from actors.

They didn't ask, but Zhou Yan took the initiative to say something, "The filming is going on at the same time, and all plans have not encountered any resistance yet. If there are no accidents, the filming can be started as usual next spring, so you can study with peace of mind. .You can arrange your time freely, just learn how to do it."

"That's not possible. With such a good opportunity, I have to study hard." Wang Xueqi said.

Zhou Yan smiled and said nothing. Wang Xueqi had been in Yangyin for a while and was still very enthusiastic. He just didn't know if he would still be so enthusiastic after a while.

After sending Wang Xueqi and the others out of the school, Zhou Yan returned to the teaching building and went to the command department's office.

Che Yongqiang was the only one in the whole office. When he saw Zhou Yan, he smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, what else do you want to do? You have seen all the young actors in our troupe." Zhou Yan took time to visit Yang Tuan before , looked at those children, but didn't find what he wanted, which was what he expected.

"I'm here to see Teacher Yang this time."

"Look for my teacher, what do you want?"

"I am short of a conductor in my movie, and I want Teacher Yang to try it."

"Does acting take a long time?"

"It won't take long, it can be done in a day or two."

Zhou Yan approached Yang Hongnian because he wanted him to play the role of the elderly Lin Ai. He is a real conductor and would definitely be best played by a professional.

Yang Hongnian was of the right age, so Zhou Yan made up his mind.

Hearing that it could be done in a day or two, Che Yongqiang nodded, "This time is fine, I think the teacher may agree to it."

"Is Teacher Yang at home now?"

"No, he was still in the office just now. He went out and will probably be back soon. Why don't you sit down and wait."

After hearing what Che Yongqiang said, Zhou Yan sat down and waited for Yang Hongnian to come back.

Che Yongqiang is quite interested in Zhou Yan's movies, "Your new movie is mainly about music. Are there any roles suitable for me?"

Zhou Yan looked at Che Yongqiang up and down, "There are many roles. If you want to play one, it's up to you to choose."

"Can you still choose?" Che Yongqiang asked unexpectedly.

Zhou Yan nodded, "You can choose, there is a concert scene, there will be thousands of spectators at the scene, you can choose the location when the time comes."

Che Yongqiang curled his lips, "It turns out to be the audience."

"How about you go on stage and act as a musician?"

"Forget it, I'll just be the audience. If my teacher plays it, I will definitely go there to support it." Che Yongqiang waved his hand and asked, "Will your movie still be released overseas? "

"Well, Neon will most likely be released, but it's hard to say in Europe and the United States at the moment."

"That's daring."

Zhou Yan sat in the office for more than twenty minutes without waiting for Yang Hongnian to come back.

Che Yongqiang said, "How about this? I'll tell the teacher about the acting and I'll give you an answer later. Looking at the situation, maybe he went somewhere and won't come back today."

"It's okay for me to visit you at some time."

"I'll ask the teacher first and see what he says. If he comes to school tomorrow, you can just meet at school."

"Okay, that's good work."

"You're welcome."

Five or six minutes after Zhou Yan left, Yang Hongnian returned to the office.

Seeing Yang Hongnian, Che Yongqiang patted his thigh and said, "Hey, I would have told Zhou Yan to leave later."

Yang Hongnian looked at Che Yongqiang and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"

Che Yongqiang explained, "Zhou Yan came here to find you just now. When the elder didn't see you for a while, he left first."

"Why is he looking for me?" Yang Hongnian asked doubtfully, "Didn't I help him when I looked for young actors before? It was because he didn't find the right one himself."

"They say there is a conductor role in the new movie that suits you, and I would like to invite you to participate."

"Acting." When he heard about acting, Yang Hongnian curled his lips, "I can't do it, and I'm busy with the group's affairs right now, so I can't get away."

"It is said that the filming can be completed in one or two days, and I heard from Zhou Yan that the new movie will definitely be released overseas. This is such a revealing thing."

"I don't care about showing my face or not."

"Yes, yes." Che Yongqiang nodded repeatedly, "Teacher, you are not a common person. Of course you don't like these common names, but Zhou Yan's new movie is about music and education, and you are a member of the music industry. A well-known educator, if you help, it can also add a lot of color to the movie. Besides, the movie is also a promotional tool. If more people watch it, it can also play a big role in promoting music education."

If Zhou Yan were around at this moment, he would have to give Che Yong a big gift. This guy is really helpful when he is busy.

Yang Hongnian was also moved by the students, "If it's only for a day or two, it's not impossible to consider it, but I have to read their script first. I can't just shoot in a haphazard manner."

"There is definitely no problem. I will tell Zhou Yan later. I believe the script must be very good. Zhou Yan's first two movies were of very high standard."

"Really?" Yang Hongnian usually doesn't pay attention to movies. He has heard a few songs from Zhou Yan's two movies, namely "The Piano Boy Who Wants to Fly".

"Yes, his last movie broke the box office record of Chinese movies in Neon."

"It does sound okay." Yang Hongnian nodded, "I'll talk to Zhou Yan later."

Hearing what the teacher said, Che Yongqiang smiled. He knew his teacher very well. After this trick, the teacher would definitely be persuaded.

……

Zhou Yan didn't know that Che Yongqiang was helping him. As soon as he walked out of the school gate, he received a message on his pager. It was from Yang Guohui, saying that someone would send someone to deliver the film "Westward Journey" tomorrow.

After Zhou Yan returned home, he called Yang Guohui back and agreed to go to Yanjing Factory to watch movies with their people tomorrow.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yan began to think about setting up a movie studio. Otherwise, watching movies would be troublesome.

Last time, Li Xiuhai, the director of the electronics factory, hinted to him that Building 3 next to it could be rented to him. He didn't bother with it at that time, but now he might consider it.

The floor height of Building 3 is definitely not suitable for a music studio, but if it is used for a movie studio, it is still barely enough.

If Zhou Yan wants to set up a film studio, it won't involve too much film production. At most, it only needs to be able to satisfy simple washing, cutting and blowing.

Also, if Zhou Yan wants to develop his own team later, then these people can also have a place to stay.

The next morning, Zhou Yan met with the staff sent by Yang Guohui.

When Zhou Yan watched the film, the staff followed him throughout the process. They were worried that Zhou Yan would accidentally leak their film.

Zhou Yan also understood their concerns.

"Westward Journey" will be released in two parts, and the version they sent was not separated. It was a combination of the upper and lower parts, and it was not the final version. It added up to more than four hours.

There are a lot of tapes for four hours, and the staff drove them over.

Like scoring other movies, Zhou Yan also memorized it while watching it. He started watching a four-hour movie at nine o'clock in the morning and didn't finish it until nine o'clock in the evening.

At first, the two staff members accompanied Zhou Yan together. Later, they couldn't stand it any longer, so they started to arrange shifts and take turns accompanying Zhou Yan.

It wasn't until half past nine that Zhou Yan finished watching the last scene.

In fact, he watched it very quickly. After all, the soundtrack of this movie has been basically completed and is relatively simple. Otherwise, Zhou Yan would have to watch this four-hour movie for several days.

This version of "Westward Journey" is actually very different from the original version that Zhou Yan has seen. There are many plots in it that Zhou Yan has not seen, and there are also some plots that Zhou Yan has seen that do not appear in it.

Zhou Yanyou noticed that the role of Mrs. Niu had a little more scenes than the original version. It was probably because Chen Hong was Zhou's actor that some more scenes were cut out.

And he doesn’t know whether it’s because of the makeup or because Chen Hong is really pretty, but Zhou Yan always feels that this version of Mrs. Niu’s character is much more impressive.

Mrs. Niu's makeup must have been made more ugly, but it may be that the ugly makeup did not cover Chen Hong's beauty, or it may be that the makeup artist was lenient. Anyway, this version of Mrs. Niu is more eye-catching than the original one.

If it is officially released later and Mrs. Niu's scenes are no longer edited, maybe Mrs. Niu will also leave a deeper impression on the audience.

At this age, Chen Hong is at the peak of her appearance. She will never lose in front of anyone. Even if Zixia or Bai Jingjing are replaced by her, it is not impossible.

Even Zhou Yan felt that Chen Hong was more suitable for Bai Jingjing than Mok Wenwei, but Bai Jingjing and Zixia were decided by Stephen Chow, and it was impossible for others to play them at that time.

Zhou Yan had expected the changes in the movie. After all, the script of this movie was originally incomplete, and many plots were improvised, so many differences would naturally occur.

However, these are all local changes. The overall style of the film has not changed, and it has not had much impact on Zhou Yan's soundtrack work. (End of chapter)