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Chapter [-] Substitution

In mid-October, Zhang Yi took a group of people to the mainland to start filming "Mulan".

This time, the crew went straight to Xi'an, and did not go around Beijing again.

Many people are visiting Xi'an for the first time, and they still have a very high interest in the terracotta warriors and horses. Especially after Zhang Yi's "Mythology", their interest in the terracotta warriors and horses has reached an extreme.

This time I finally arrived in Xi'an, so naturally I wouldn't miss it.

When Zhang Yi makes movies, he is extremely lenient to both the crew and the actors.So, after arriving in Xi'an, the crew was given two days off.

The cinema Zhang Yi invested in is basically completed now, and there are many crews and tourists in it.However, not many.Zhang Yi was naturally not very satisfied.Therefore, he planned to embed the advertisement of the film studio in the film.

As the photographer this time, Zhang Yi still found Zhang Yimou. After all, he has unique ideas and experience in filming war scenes.

For Zhang Yi's invitation, Zhang Yi would naturally not refuse.Not to mention, it was Zhang Yi who supported him to become a director, and he became famous in one fell swoop, which is a kindness to him.

Even without this relationship, Zhang Yimou, who has been promoted to director, would not be able to refuse Zhang Yi's invitation.

Today, Zhang Yi, not to mention his relationship in mainland China, makes filmmakers like Zhang Yi fearful, but the film itself, Zhang Yi represents the pinnacle level of the Chinese.

Among directors at the top level in the world, there is definitely a place for Zhang Yi.Moreover, among that group of people, Zhang Yi is definitely the only Chinese.

Zhang Yi is well-known in the international film industry, and his achievements are enough to make many people feel ashamed.Up to the success of "Jurassic Park", Zhang Yi has been called the world's top commercial director by many film media.

For Westerners, perhaps Zhang Yi's performance at the box office is the only thing that is certain.But for the Chinese, he is still the first and the only Chinese to win an Oscar.

"This time, in addition to taking the mirror, you will also be my deputy." Zhang Yi said to Zhang Yimou. "I plan to invest in making several ancient films. This film city needs a few films to promote it."

When Zhang Yi heard this, he glanced at Zhang Yi in surprise.He naturally heard the implication of Zhang Yi's words.The few films I invested in shooting were because I wanted to be a director.

Although Zhang Yimou has become famous in one fell swoop after filming "Red Sorghum".But the films that can be shot are limited, and even if there are films to be shot, it is estimated that the funds are not sufficient.

However, the films that Zhang Yi invests in have always been fully funded.

"The films that Mr. Zhang plans to invest in will use the buildings of this studio as the background?" Zhang Yi looked around and asked immediately.

"Promoting this studio is only one of the goals. The most important thing is that there are too many stories suitable for the screen." Zhang Yi smiled.Said.

"In China's thousands of years of history, there are indeed many people and events worth filming." Zhang Yimou nodded, and then asked, "Mr. Zhang's "Mulan" is a good subject. I don't know which ones are Mr. Zhang For the film, what period are you planning to shoot?"

"Hehe, the Three Kingdoms, Sui and Tang Dynasties, etc. These eras where heroes came out in large numbers can be filmed into a series!" Zhang Yi smiled and said, "For example, Sui and Tang Dynasties. Qin Qiong can do it, Li Jing can do it, and Cheng Yaojin can do it. A film With one character as the main line, they can be interspersed with each other."

Zhang Yimou was a little surprised.Because once this is filmed, it will definitely be a huge movie series.The actors involved cannot be counted in detail.

"This is just an idea of ​​mine. But it will definitely be realized one by one. Don't the West admire heroes, so let them worship our ancient Chinese heroes." Zhang Yi said with a smile.But there is a confident domineering in the tone.

There are not many scenes in the movie theater.This is because Zhang Yi deliberately added the scene, and took the opportunity to borrow a helicopter to let Zhang Yi take a picture of the entire movie city.Of course, those buildings with obvious characteristics of the times are not so conspicuous when photographed from a high altitude.

The most difficult part of filming "Mulan" is naturally the war scene.

After the influence of "Mythology", Zhang Yi's ability to control the war scenes has improved a lot, but this time Zhang Yi made the war scenes even bigger.

Foot battle, station, horse battle, formation battle.Of course, the role of chariot battles is much less, after all, chariots were used a lot less on the battlefield at that time.

But riding battles are much more.

Although Zhang Yi's ability to control the war scenes has improved a lot, but when shooting, it was much slower than "Mythology".After all, Lin Qingxia is not Li Lianjie, she is a girl herself, whether she has kung fu or not, many movements are difficult to achieve the effect.

What's more, she had no relevant training before this.

"Mr. Zhang, use a stand-in." Yuan Kui shook his head and said to Zhang Yi, "Riding a horse is easy to learn, but it is difficult to master it in a short time. Ms. Lin has never ridden a horse before, so it is already very difficult for her to act on a horse. It is difficult to achieve the effect when shooting fighting scenes."

For this action design, Zhang Yi naturally invited the two brothers Yuan Kui and Yuan De.The two are the action designers of "Mythology", and they have experience in fighting in ancient battles.

This time, whether it was the fighting on the battlefield or the battle scenes, the two of them put a lot of thought into it.Especially riding battles, there are many scenes.

Due to historical reasons in "Mythology", there are not many horse battles, and most of them are long swords.But "Mulan" is different. During the horse battle, there are many kinds of weapons.Although not all of them are listed, there are many that are used.

For example, Hua Mulan uses a spear.Lin Qingxia's physical condition is not bad, after all, she has shot a lot of martial arts movies and action movies.But "Mulan" pays attention to actual combat and the authenticity of fighting.This inevitably embarrassed Lin Qingxia.

Lin Qingxia suffered a lot and worked very hard.But after all, she is a girl, and her body will soon be overwhelmed.Moreover, affected by the environment, people are already on the verge of collapse.Although she has been gritting her teeth and persevering, many movements have become more and more difficult for her.

Especially the main event, fighting immediately, has great risks.

Zhang Yi is thinking about what Yuan Kui said.Although finding a substitute will inevitably affect the quality of the film.

Stand-ins, through camera cuts and shooting techniques, ordinary audiences can't see it at all, but they can't escape some professional or experienced movie fans.Moreover, it is inevitable that there will be some impact on shooting.

However, this is obviously impossible.

Zhang Yi was about to nod, but he didn't expect a cry of surprise not far away. A horse seemed to be frightened and rushed to the side.And there was another person immediately, holding the rein tightly at this time, his face was pale and terrified.

And that person is not someone else.It was Lin Qingxia who played Mulan.

In the direction that the horse was rushing, there was a group of extras sitting on the ground and resting. At this time, people exclaimed and realized that some horses rushed over and got up in a hurry to dodge, but there were still many people who were too late.

Seeing this, Yuan Kui turned pale with shock. When filming "Myth", this kind of situation never happened.Almost all the cavalrymen who shoot the riding battle scenes are wrong cavalry, and their horse control skills are extremely high.

When Yuan Kui was shocked and at a loss, Zhang Yi beside him stepped out, leaving behind a shadow.

Zhang Yi flew over and immediately stood in front of the extras, his head was darkened for the rushing horse.The horse's momentum was extremely strong, and Zhang Yi immediately turned over and fell down.And Lin Qingxia who was on the horse was immediately thrown out.

"Ah!" Lin Qingxia couldn't help exclaiming.

As soon as the exclamation sounded, the horse flipped over and Zhang Yi immediately caught the horse's back, then threw it forward, then turned around and jumped out, catching Lin Qingxia who fell from the sky.

"It's all right!" Zhang Yi asked after putting Lin Qingxia on the ground.

Lin Qingxia squinted her eyes and was still exclaiming, when she suddenly heard Zhang Yi's voice, she opened her eyes immediately, and saw that she was standing firmly on the ground, her exclamation stopped abruptly, her mouth opened wide, Looking at Zhang Yi, the panic in his eyes has not subsided, but there are more doubts, and he is stunned with lingering fear.

The time is just an instant, and many people have not reacted, and the matter is over.The horse thrown by Zhang Yi didn't fall on its back and was half dead.And landed on all fours extremely steadily, then snorted, shook his head, and looked around, seeming a little puzzled.

Everyone would come to their senses, there was no cheering, and the whole scene became completely silent. They all looked at Zhang Yi and Lin Qingxia, and at the horse that had nothing wrong with it.

It seems impossible without a substitute.

Zhang Yi thought with a sigh. (To be continued..)