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"Mike, all the opening scenes use high-speed slow motion."

Standing in the editing room of the Rock Studio, Duke stared at the picture on the monitor carefully, "Fade in between the 7th lens and the 8th lens, insert the 23rd explosion lens..."

After Mike Dawson commanded the two assistants to finish editing, Duke looked at his chest with his hands for a while, and said, "The wide-angle lens with sunset on the 45th is placed in front of the 23rd lens. effect!"

With the collaboration of "Life and Death", editor Mike Dawson and Duke have a better understanding, and he is more convinced of Duke's editing method, because he just released the 65th Oscar nomination list. Won the only Oscar nomination for "Life and Death"-Best Editing!

This is also the first Oscar nomination in Mike Dawson's life.

With the most authoritative recognition in the industry, Mike Dawson thoroughly recognized Duke’s post-production philosophy. Let’s just say that the beginning of the film was developed. The nearly four-minute scene was all slow-motion shots, which seemed to match the speed of the film. The rhythm is totally out of tune, but after cutting it out, it has another effect.

The slow motion highlights the stalwartness of General Hammer and the dignity of the theme of the film. This scene is in the cemetery. General Hammer prepares to punish the dead and forgotten by the government to seek justice from the government. Therefore, when the wife said goodbye, she happened to see the soldier's funeral, but the deceased could enjoy the treatment of stamping the flag. Through the slow motion of the heavy rain, the incomparable anger in General Hammer's heart was further brought out.

"Next..." He heard Duke's voice again, "Mike, we are good at it. Short shots are quick to cut. All action shots must be limited to less than three seconds."

Duke is still Duke, and Mike Dawson felt that way.

Mike Dawson’s idea, Duke doesn’t know, and don’t care if he knows it. The two have found the tacit understanding and rhythm of cooperation after running in. The editing efficiency is much higher than that of "Life and Death", and it only takes less The initial cut was completed in ten days.

However, the total length of the sample is more than 5 and a half hours, without the time-consuming, more complicated and meticulous editing and production, it cannot achieve the effect Duke wants.

The final film is definitely longer than the 96 minutes of "Life and Death". Duke strives to keep the film at about 110 minutes, especially the role of Christopher Lee, not like it used to take care of Sean Connery. Some pictures showing elegance and demeanor, this Mason is more sturdy, not the traditional gentleman agent who makes people look fake.

There are also some off-the-shelf plots, and Duke also tries to simplify them as much as possible. This is a movie with action and thrills as its selling points, as long as the most basic plot logic is maintained.

In commercial movies, a lot of logic is ignored for various reasons, not bugs. For example, the relationship between Mason and his daughter in "Breakthrough Island", Duke can completely make another two-hour movie. Describe this kind of emotional relationship and psychological changes, but in this film, shots that have nothing to do with the theme must be able to save or save, in order to highlight the theme, as long as the basic logic can be smoothly connected.

This is also one of the biggest conflicts between commercial films and professional film critics. Film critics always think that commercial films deliberately ignore the plot of the film for those explosive fights, and the director must omit the slow pace in order to take care of the audience’s feelings and commercial achievements. The details, in a limited time, provide the greatest enjoyment for the paying crowd.

As for commercial films that are ideal for film critics, whether they will lose money, whether investors will go bankrupt, and those vampires who hold high the banner of art but lie on the ground in this industry, never think about it.

If there are relevant online ratings now, Duke believes that after the release of "Brave Death Island", the Rotten Tomatoes Index will exceed 60% at most, and he is confident that the Popcorn Index, which represents the audience, will reach 8%. More than ten.

Duke really doesn't care about professional ratings. The film critics do hold the professional right to speak, but the films he makes are not for awards. The critics score or whatever, just take a look.

Just like after the release of "Life and Death", Roger Albert gave the film 10 points like a head cramp. Duke did not feel any joy, and the professional media average score of the film was only a little over 7 points, and he would not feel that Frustration, these are no more than the benefits the film can bring to him.

And at most in more than ten years, the voice of film reviews will not be held in the hands of film critics. In the last few years, there are not a few top film critics who were forcibly terminated by the media in North America.

Besides, since the attack on "Star Wars", the influence of film critics on the film's box office has plummeted. Now it is relatively weak. If you remember correctly, next year's "Shawshank's Redemption" is almost by them. It took more than ten years for production companies and distribution companies to recoup their costs, and the total box office and attendance rate went to the bottom after the Oscars were released with endless sympathy.

And the director of the film, Frank Darabont? Such a highly praised film did not bring much improvement to his situation. It is still only a second-tier or third-tier director, not to mention ordinary audiences. Even in the Hollywood industry, how many people remember his name?

This is Hollywood. Professional reputation cannot be completely ignored, but business performance is even more important!

Who dares to say that directors like Frank Darabont, Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall, who won Oscar nominations or even awards for best director for their first directing, can surpass the never-nominated Michael Bay in Hollywood?

Nowadays, movies have become commodities. This is a fact that no one can deny. Before making a movie, you must first find out the location of the movie and target potential consumers. These films selected by Duke, both It's not for awards or professional reputation. The first consideration is business.

According to the plan, his next film will even be a large collection of various summer vulgar elements.

Just like what he said, as long as there is a guarantee of business performance, he has enough time to hone himself, and then transform, even if the transformation fails, he can still come back and continue his super explosive road.

Post-production is a process that requires more patience than shooting. The fine-cutting of "Brave Dead Island" can only be described as tortoise speed. In addition to editing, there are some special effects shots that need to be synthesized. The Pentagon provides the crew with f-18 For the Wasps’ takeoff and formation flying scenes, Duke not only had to choose the right shots, but also edited and synthesized the fighter formations into the landscape scenes of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Of course, it is the action shots that consume Duke the most energy.

"Every fifteen minutes, I have an action scene."

Sitting at the rest table, Duke explained to Mike Dawson several key points of editing action shots, "All action scenes must show a grand pattern, but they must not lose control, using short shots and high-speed slow-motion. To offset the procrastination that may be caused by a long period of time, the role of female characters can be saved or saved. The tone of the whole film is tension and masculinity."

"There is a problem, Duke."

Charles Rowan, who was sitting opposite, said, "I just saw the f-18 image data provided by the Pentagon. It is an Air Force Blue Angel aircraft, not the Marine Corps."

"It's okay, it's just a small problem." Dukla pulled the hat on his head. "Although the action has always been dominated by the Marines, the film will not explain which aspect of the final bombardment was dispatched. The Air Force can also launch air strikes."

Duke wore the hat of the Los Angeles Raiders, which he wears as a lucky hat, which aroused Charles Rowan's interest. He pointed to the pattern on it and said, "This is the team you support?"

"That's it."

American football is the sport that Duke participates most in school. In the past two years, because of work, he has paid little attention.

"Have you heard?" Charles Rowan continued, "The Raiders may move out of Los Angeles, and they may return to Oakland."

"Why don't I know?" Duke was stunned, then he thought that he hadn't paid attention to sports news at all recently, "When did this happen?"

"Not sure yet." Charles Rowan thought roughly. "It is said that after the Super Bowl, the Raiders will be sold."

"Oh..." Duke automatically ignored the second half of Rowan's words, "Super Bowl!"

"Super Bowl!" He suddenly slapped his palm, "I even forgot it!"

Mike Dawson and Charles Rowan both looked at Duke in confusion.

"Charles, I'm a layman with propaganda,"

Propaganda in this era relies more on traditional media. Duke really doesn’t know much about it, and it’s rarely incorporated into the publicity. They are all carried out in accordance with the plan made by professionals. Now there is a sense of confidence in the tone, "I can Any suggestions for Warner’s publicity plan?"

According to the contract signed by the two parties, Duke’s accountant team can participate in the announcement and monitor related accounting expenses. He, the director, has no power to interfere in the announcement, and only needs to cooperate with the reasonable plan formulated by Warner Bros.

This is not the result of compromise, but the practice of Hollywood. Duke also understands himself. He is not a great genius with all-knowing and omnipotent. Even if he has learned some theories, he lacks practical operating experience. It is definitely not as good as when it comes to actual combat effectiveness. Professionals at Warner Bros.

Perhaps in the Internet age, he can do a little more in this regard.

"Suggestion?" Charles Rowan frowned.

After nearly half a year of getting along with him, he also has a certain understanding of Duke. The other party is within his own power and will not allow others to infringe at will. Similarly, he will not stretch out his hand indiscriminately within his authority. It can be said that it is a Hollywood system. The kind of director that filmmakers prefer.

"Yes, a suggestion!" Duke emphasized.