China Entertainment: I am a big boss in the industry

Chapter 849 An exclusive preview
He knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered in the future, he would stick to his dream.

His film journey has just begun.

Every step in the future will be more brilliant.

In the few days after the film was completed, Lin Gao did not have much time to rest.

He knows very well that the post-production of a film often determines its final quality.

No matter how perfect the pre-shooting is, if the post-processing is not done properly, everything will be ruined.

Especially this time's historical film involves a lot of special effects and historical scene restoration, and the workload in post-production is far greater than before.

Lin Gao walked into the post-production company, and the person who came towards him was Zhao Qi, the head of the post-production team.

Zhao Qi is a top post-production expert in the industry and has participated in the production of many well-known films.

There was a hint of nervousness on his face. When he saw Lin Gao come in, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Director Lin, you are here."

Lin Gao nodded.

"How's the progress now?"

Zhao Qi took Lin Gao to a monitor, on which a movie clip was displayed.

This is a war scene, with hundreds of soldiers fighting fiercely under the ancient city walls.

But before the special effects, the background looks a bit empty.

Zhao Qi pointed at the picture on the screen and explained.

“This is a war scene we’re dealing with.”

"We have completed part of the synthesis, but there are still many details that need to be further optimized."

"We are working hard to restore the ancient battlefield of the late Ming Dynasty and ensure that every scene is highly consistent with history."

Lin Gao stared at the screen carefully, his eyes showing seriousness.

“The details must be taken to the extreme.”

“Especially the damage on the city walls and the armor of the soldiers. These small details directly affect the audience’s sense of immersion.”

Zhao Qi nodded.

"Understood, Director Lin."

“We will do our best to take care of every detail.”

Lin Gao continued to browse other scenes in post-production.

Although the special effects part went smoothly, problems with the sound effects and music emerged.

Lin Gao attaches great importance to the role of music in movies.

The soundtrack should not only fit the plot, but also arouse emotional resonance among the audience.

For this purpose, he specially invited the well-known musician Jiang Ling to compose the music for the film.

However, when Lin Gao heard the original version of the soundtrack, his brows furrowed slightly.

Although the music was majestic, it lacked the heaviness he expected.

He immediately decided to meet with Jiang Ling to discuss the adjustment direction of the soundtrack in detail.

The next day, Lin Gao came to Jiang Ling's studio.

Jiang Ling was sitting in front of the piano, trying to adjust a melody.

Seeing Lin Gao coming, he stopped what he was doing, stood up and greeted him with a smile.

"Director Lin, what do you think of the first version of the soundtrack?"

Lin Gao nodded and sat opposite Jiang Ling.

"Teacher Jiang, you know, I like your work very much."

“But this time the soundtrack, although grand, lacks the sense of history that I want.”

"The film is full of the tragedy and changes of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and the music needs to convey this complex emotion."

Jiang Ling listened carefully, thought for a moment, and nodded to show his understanding.

"You mean, you want the music to be heavier and more stable?"

Lin Gao nodded.

"Yes."

“Especially in some key scenes, such as the ruins after the war, or the loneliness of the characters when facing the fateful choice.”

"Music should convey the power in silence." Jiang Ling pursed his lips, his eyes flashing with inspiration.

"I understand."

“I will restructure the score to enhance the historical sense and emotional depth.”

Lin Gao showed a satisfied smile.

He had full confidence in Jiang Ling's professionalism and believed that he could complete the task perfectly.

After solving the problem of music, Lin Gao returned to another major challenge of post-production - editing.

This film involves a large number of historical events and intertwined characters. How to present the complex plot within a limited time has become a difficult problem for the editors.

In the editing room, several editors were busy working on various clips.

Lin Gao personally sat aside and watched the progress of the editing.

A scene in which the protagonist faces a life-or-death decision is shown on the screen.

But Lin Gao felt that the emotional preparation was not enough and the emotional transition seemed a bit hasty.

He frowned and signaled a pause.

"The emotional transition in this scene is not smooth enough."

"The audience needs more time to feel the protagonist's inner changes."

Editor Xiao Li immediately stopped what he was doing and listened carefully to Lin Gao's opinions.

"Director Lin, how do you think this part should be handled?"

Lin Gao thought for a moment and pointed at the screen.

“Here, we can add some flashbacks of the protagonist’s memories.”

“Through the lens of the past, the audience can better understand why the protagonist made this decision.”

Xiao Li nodded and quickly wrote down Lin Gao's suggestion.

The editors immediately began adjusting and reassembling the images to make the story flow more smoothly.

After several days of repeated revisions and adjustments, Lin Gao was finally satisfied with the progress of the editing.

However, he knows that the challenges of post-production go far beyond this.

In every aspect of filmmaking, attention to detail is crucial.

Any tiny mistake may affect the viewing experience of the entire movie.

In the next few weeks, Lin Gao spent almost every day in the post-production company.

He worked with his team to continuously adjust the graphics, special effects and sound effects to ensure that every detail was perfect.

One night, when Lin Gao was about to leave the company, he suddenly received a call from Wei Lianlian.

"Director Lin, there is something I must report to you."

Wei Lianlian's voice on the other end of the phone sounded a little hurried.

Lin Gao's heart tightened, and he immediately asked, "What's the matter?"

"There are several foreign film companies that want to see samples of our films in advance."

"They want to preview the film before it's released so they can decide whether to import it."

When Lin Gao heard the news, he frowned slightly.

He knew that the foreign market's response to the film would be crucial.

However, releasing sample films in advance also means facing strict scrutiny from the outside world.

"Did they offer any terms?"

Lin Gao asked, trying to analyze calmly.

Wei Lianlian quickly replied: "They said that if the sample film can meet their expectations, they will vigorously promote it in the international market, and it may even be possible to strive for the opportunity to be recommended by international film festivals."

Lin Gao was silent for a while.

International market promotion is undoubtedly an attractive opportunity.

However, his confidence in the film came from its final form, not an unfinished demo.

"Tell them we're not ready to release a demo."

"Once the film is finally finished, I will personally arrange an exclusive preview."

Wei Lianlian understood Lin Gao's decision and immediately responded: "Okay, I will convey your meaning."

(End of this chapter)