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Chapter 654 Don’t Ask Why

Li Yu praised Li Muge's idea, but he immediately said: "It's not enough to just shoot one "Eastern Palace". I think we should shoot a sister film."

Li Muge was very happy that Li Yu was optimistic about his "Eastern Palace".

But when Li Yu asked him to shoot a sister film, he was confused.

He had no idea of ​​making a sister film at all, so how could he shoot it?
"After reading the script of "The East Palace", I suddenly got an inspiration. I think we can extend "The East Palace" to develop a sister film. After you finish filming "The East Palace", I will give you the script of the sister film." Li Yu said.

Li Muge nodded in sudden realization.

He did not ask what kind of story the sister film would tell or what genre it would be.

Because he was the first director to join Li Yu, even earlier than Cao Qing.

He had unconditional trust in the script written by Li Yu.

Having followed Li Yu for so many years, he knows Li Yu's talent too well.

The sister film that Li Yu mentioned is "Hotel Del Luna".

In order to prevent "The East Palace" from being copied by Silla people again, they refused to acknowledge it after copying it.

Li Yu thought of a way to solve the problem from the root.

He took the lead in copying "Hotel Del Luna", isn't this solving the problem from the root?
The Silla people copied so many things that they wanted to claim everything in the world as theirs. It’s not too much for Li Yu to copy one more of their TV series or films, right?

"Director Mu, Director Cao came to the company later than you, but he has become a movie director and has made movies worth more than 1 billion yuan.

Do you think I am too partial, focusing only on training Director Cao and only giving Director Cao opportunities? You have been in the company for so many years but you are still filming TV series. "

Li Yu thought for a while and asked.

"Director Li, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?" Li Muge hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"We have been friends for more than ten years, so of course you will listen to the truth," Li Yu replied.

“The truth is, I definitely felt imbalanced in my heart, and there was a time when I was very dissatisfied.

Later, I calmed down and thought about it for a long time, and I figured it out. I was just a director who started working halfway.

I majored in computer science in college, and only started touching a camera when I was in my twenties. Becoming a director was just a whim to fulfill my childhood dream.

At that time, I sent out resumes everywhere, but no one even let me be a photographer because my resume was too amateurish.

It was you, Director Li, who discovered me, allowed me to work with you as an assistant director, and gave me the opportunity to learn.

Now that I think about it, my childhood dream of making something has long been realized. It really doesn’t matter whether I make movies or become a film director.

Besides, this level of talent is fine for TV dramas, but if you want to make a movie, you can’t just rely on taking pictures of beautiful scenery and beautiful people to succeed.”

Li Muge has a very clear understanding of himself.

He has been filming TV series for so many years, and the audience has also pointed out his shortcomings.

His storytelling ability is not very good, and his control of rhythm is also poor.

Also, he is not good at shooting action scenes and modern dramas.

These are all manifestations of being a latecomer and not having a solid foundation.

These shortcomings do not have a big impact in a TV series of 20 or 30 episodes.

The storytelling ability and rhythm control are slightly poor, at most it's a bit slow, but a TV series can have many episodes, so the impact is not big.

What's more, he can make up for it with his online aesthetics, good visual style, and pleasing shots. If he is not good at shooting action scenes and modern dramas, then just avoid these two areas.

There are plenty of ancient costume dramas that can be filmed, and it is not necessary for ancient costume dramas to have excellent fighting scenes.

In short, his shortcomings are not fatal when it comes to TV dramas as long as he avoids areas he is not good at.

However, these shortcomings would be fatal in a movie. A poor storytelling and poor rhythm control would become fatal flaws.

Except for a very few films, the duration of most commercial films is between 90 and 120 minutes.

To be honest, there are not many directors who can tell a complete story within this time frame.

The story is not well told and the rhythm is a mess. The advantages are that the pictures are beautiful and the actresses are well-filmed. Isn't this a youthful mini version of Guo Shi and Chen Kaige?

It is common for the National Master and Chen Kaige, who are much stronger in many aspects, to fail. If Li Muge, the super weakened version, were to come on stage, he would probably fail even more miserably.

“It’s good that you think so, although a good soldier who doesn’t want to be a general is not a good soldier.

However, there are many good soldiers, but few good generals, because not every good soldier has the ability to be a general.

It is good to be ambitious, but it is more important and more difficult to recognize your own abilities. "

Li Yu praised.

There is a famous saying that goes, "It is important for a person to know himself." Li Muge is very self-aware.

"I'm not saying you won't be a good general. You can keep learning and improving as long as you live. If I start shooting a commercial blockbuster, I won't be able to control it.

After you finish filming "Eastern Palace" and its sister film, I can give you the opportunity to shoot some low-cost online movies to practice and see how they turn out."

Li Yu said again.

He has already given Cao Qing a chance, so he will definitely not deny Li Muge a chance just because Li Muge’s shortcomings are too obvious. That would be unfair.

Cao Qing also started out with low-budget films, so it makes sense for Li Muge to try the same route.

“Forget it, I’m happy to be able to make TV dramas, not every director has to make movies.

There are a bunch of directors in the TV industry who have been in the industry for decades and are still making TV series. Movies are fascinating, but they are not for me.

There’s a saying that goes “Don’t force yourself to fit into a circle you don’t fit into. It’s better to stay in your comfort zone.”

Li Muge rejected Li Yu's kindness. He had really thought it through.

"In fact, there are many film and television companies out there that would like me to be a director. If Director Li is too busy in the future and has no time to write scripts for me, I can go out and help others shoot movies."

After hearing what Li Muge said, Li Yu was worried about him and quickly reminded him, "I support you to help others shoot dramas outside, but remember, don't take dramas related to firefighting. Also, it's not easy to take dramas where the male or female lead is the boss."

In Li Yu's impression, it was because Li Muge took such a job that he encountered the Waterloo in his life.

The leading male actor is his boss, and he feels that his acting is particularly stiff and tense, and even sleeping and drinking water seem unnatural.

He kindly reminded the other party, but the other party didn't think there was a problem. And the other party was the boss, so what else could he say except "I think it's a good idea, sir"?
When the TV series was finally aired, not only was the leading male actor ridiculed by people, but even the director was criticized for his declining standards.

This is a typical case of being betrayed by teammates.

In order to prevent Li Muge from repeating the same mistake, Li Yu made a point to remind him of this.

"Why?" Li Muge was a little confused. He didn't have the ability to predict the future, so he certainly didn't know what kind of troubles he would encounter in the future.

"Don't ask why, just listen to me." Li Yu said seriously.

(End of this chapter)