This director needs to apologize

Chapter 317 Just ask you if the prick is exciting
Chen Yiming pondered for a moment, then glanced at Zhang Cheng and the others one by one and said, "When will the production assistant be able to intervene in the production process at will? The task I entrusted to you seems to be just to find alternative filming locations, right?"

His voice was low and slow, and his eyes were cold, causing Zhang Cheng and the other three to suddenly change their expressions.

As the team leader, Zhang Cheng moved his lips a few times, obviously trying to tell the difference, but in the end he couldn't say it out under Chen Yiming's "close gaze".

He was full of regrets in his heart. He told himself many times to calm down, but in the end he still got carried away. It was probably because he had been working in vain for many days in a row that made him impatient. Once he got more than expected, he thought it was the answer.

They have watched a lot of videos from Huaguo City these days. The magical temperament of Yucheng is completely outstanding, and it is a perfect match for "The Thirteenth Floor".

I fully thought that the director would definitely agree with the three of them's ideas, but the result turned out to be very different from what I expected. I don't know the attitude of the boss on the other side for the time being. I'm afraid the fate of the three brothers here will be very bad.

Why can't I control my mouth?
Zhang Cheng lowered his head and tried his best to avoid Chen Yiming's gaze. His brain was already shut down. He lay flat and refused to beat him. He didn't have the courage to speak out.

The other two assistants also lowered their heads like quails and said nothing, and the office fell into an oppressive silence.

After a long time, Chen Yiming raised his voice and coughed twice. The three assistants shook their heads and raised their heads one after another.

Not bad, not stupid, but quite smart!

From a director's perspective, I'm very happy to see your understanding of the script, which shows that you are really invested in it.

In the future, when you are on your own, you will probably have to sit in my current position to review the framing plans submitted by the director team. At that time, purely subjective descriptions like what Zhang Cheng said just now will be very dangerous.

Zhang Cheng was still the one who responded the fastest. He answered decisively, "Director Chen, I'm applying to start a business trip tomorrow. Well, not only me, but also the two of them will go to Chongqing to inspect in person."

Zhang Cheng did a good job in training and immediately answered, "Based on the "Love Letter", the funding should be at least over 300 million."

Chen Yiming knew that his words would be discounted, but he still had to say it out of emotion and reason.

Even if the brothers really overstepped their authority and meddle in extraneous matters, it would still be a crime to be ignorant. If you are a successful and famous director, why should you have the common knowledge of three trainees?

Chen Yiming could naturally see that Zhang Cheng's words were not sincere, but he could only go so far without making a big mistake or improving his memory.

If you think it's inappropriate, just reject it directly. Anyway, the answer they got every day this week was "keep looking", and they have long been used to it.

"Zhang Cheng, do you think I should make a decision based on the few videos and photos here? Although you haven't worked with the team yet, you must have studied the company's past cases. Once the location is selected, the subsequent preliminary You should have a rough idea of ​​what the investment will be, right?”

Of course, directors can have various artistic derivatives and associations, but producers cannot, because every decision you make has to be paid in real money. The person who is really responsible for investors is not the director, but you.

Thinking so, he definitely couldn't say that. Zhang Cheng said sincerely, "Director Chen, we know we were wrong. We won't do it again!"

Zhang Cheng knelt down and apologized at the speed of light, "I'm sorry, Director Chen, we are in trouble."

From the perspective of your boss, I would like to hear more executable suggestions from you. "

Chen Yiming's words once again hit home the "little thoughts" of the three assistants, which is what Zhang Cheng himself thought.

Chen Yiming asked with interest, "What is the specific investigation method?"

Isn't it just a wild talk during a regular meeting? Why do you "beat" us in such a high-level way?

"You are production assistants and future producers. The first principle you must remember is that communication with the director is no small matter.

Chen Yiming nodded, "To be precise, it is 10-15% of the overall investment in the project. If it is found that it is not suitable after startup and the scene is temporarily transferred, this ratio is equivalent to all the special effects shots needing to be reworked and redone, and the money is wasted."

Now do you still think I'm making a fuss out of a molehill? "

Chen Yiming waved his hand, "I'm sorry are the three most useless words. Answer my question."

Xiaomei and Li Yangyang must have a more effective "old and new" model, because they have paid enough tuition to grow up. Of course they know which part of the heart hurts the most when poked.

Zhang Cheng was immediately stunned by the question. He wanted to answer according to the training process, "Go with the photography assistant, he will collect the materials, and I will inquire about the price."

But when I turned around and thought about it, "The Thirteenth Floor" is an unconventional one. It hasn't even set up a team yet, and the camera crew is completely unavailable. Where are the camera assistants?

He was not short of quick wits, so he changed his words and said, "We will coordinate a third-party photography team to visit the scenes in the data one by one and shoot detailed materials for Director Chen to make decisions." Chen Yiming chuckled, "It's okay, no. Tell me that you plan to go shopping and take photos by yourself. At least you are self-aware enough.

Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll go find Sister Sun in your department when I get off. She will help you contact the photographer.

All fees will go to your department's mobile account first. The finance department will contact Sister Li. I will ask her to help you with the process later.

I'll give you three days and show me your inspection results by the middle of next week. Are there any questions? "

The faces of the three young people immediately turned from cloudy to clear, and they were beaming with joy. I still don't know why, but Chen Yiming actually recognized their work, and he was about to be released to perform the task.

Zhang Cheng took the lead and the three of them got up one after another, answered "No problem", packed up their things and went out in a hurry.

After they closed the office door, Chen Yiming shook his head and smiled, took out his mobile phone and made a call.

"Hello? Lin Shen, please come and have a rest. Are you interested in swimming with me on your arm?"

Lin Xiao's voice came from the receiver, "Why are you so crazy? I just came back from Tailan!"

Chen Yiming smiled and said, "You've already taken your hand away from "The Usual Suspects". Naturally, there are setters and assistants watching behind you. How about you come with me to Chongqing City?"

Lin Xiao sighed and replied resignedly, "Yi Ming, I'm telling you, I haven't shown my face in the factory for two or three months. My work system is very meaningful to our Lin family, do you know?" Know?"

Chen Yiming immediately responded, "I know, I know it very well, so I have already reported it to the group leader for you, so you have absolutely no worries.

That's it, it's settled, I'll help you book a flight, you'll be reimbursed for the entire trip, you can eat and drink for free, and the Double Gold Director will accompany you throughout the trip, so you can go and have fun. "

Lin Xiao's reaction was to pick up the phone without saying anything.

Zhang Cheng and the others' last guess was correct. Chen Yiming was indeed very satisfied with the filming location of Chongqing.

By the time he traveled through time in his previous life, Chongqing was already an authentic Internet celebrity city. It became famous because of the filming of many popular movies there, seducing many movie fans to go there for a "Holy Land Tour".

But that was only after short video apps became popular. Before that, Chongqing was just an ordinary mountain town, not even a popular tourist destination.

It's not surprising that Chen Yiming couldn't think of this place for a while. He had never been to Chongqing in his two lives. His impression of the place was limited to "Crazy Stone" and he didn't have much intuitive understanding of the so-called 8D city.

But the few videos collected by Zhang Cheng and the others reminded him of several classic attractions in Chongqing in his previous life, such as the light rail station in the belly of the building or the viaduct of the 18th floor of hell, which filled him with a sense of magic.

Calculating the years, it seems that these urban wonders have not been built yet, so it is no wonder that there is not much material circulating on the Internet.

However, "The Thirteenth Floor" does not need these wonders. Those tube towers with sky bridges extending in all directions have given Chen Yiming endless inspiration, and he can't wait to see it in person.

Of course, our good partner Lin Xiao is indispensable for our journey.

Chen Yiming hopes that "The Thirteenth Floor" can present a "familiar yet unfamiliar" contemporary urban atmosphere. At first glance, it looks like a Chinese city, but when you put it in, it gives people a "specious" illusion.

It is best if the audience is immersed in it and has a psychological expectation that nothing strange happens in this city. In this way, the artistic goal is achieved.

Chen Yiming believes that this task belongs to Lin Xiao alone. After working together for several years, the two have an extremely tacit understanding. Lin Shen probably knows what he really wants better than Chen Yiming himself.

Even if it is Chen Yiming's needs that are difficult to express in words, Lin Xiao can quickly understand Chen Yiming's intention by combining specific camera movements and composition, which can be called a roundworm in Chen Yiming's belly.

The key is that Chen Yiming does have an idea that requires Lin Xiao's cooperation.

It is said that Chongqing City is a parkour forbidden area. If you play "Violent Street" there, even Jackie Chan will not be able to defeat him.

But "The Thirteenth Floor" is a science fiction film. Everything can be done in the space of consciousness, which of course includes doing parkour in parkour restricted areas.

The original version of "Hackers" is a mediocre plot-oriented fantasy film with few visually stimulating scenes. Chen Yiming always felt that it was almost boring as a theatrical movie, so he wanted to add some excitement to it.

This time it’s settled. Parkour in Chongqing is almost equivalent to bungee jumping at the Oriental Pearl Tower in the magical city. I’m just asking you, is it exciting?

(End of this chapter)