This star’s style is wrong

Zhang Yigao is a director with a professional background as a serious Eastern Opera director.

However, there are thousands of directing graduates from art colleges and universities across the country every year.

Every year, so many directing graduates enter the society, but in fact, less than one tenth of them actually become directors.

The reason for this is that the threshold for the profession of director is much higher than that of other professions.

In the entertainment industry, acting is already a very popular industry. Many graduates from art schools even have to start in group acting if they want to work in the acting industry.

Even so, there are no opportunities for actors. At least they can still be an extra. If they are lucky enough to get a special actor status from the Screen Actors Guild, they still have a chance to get a role with lines.

It's completely different for directors. Graduates of the directing major without resources can't even touch the threshold of directing.

Of course, there is no chance at all.

Companies that produce programs like Feifan Entertainment will also recruit directors or directing teams.

However, if you want to get a guide tube, you may never have the chance in your life.

Of course, there are some lucky ones every year.

Graduates from the directing department of top art schools such as Dongxi Opera and Beijing Film Academy do have a chance to leap over the dragon's gate.

That is the graduation project.

If your graduate work is recognized by the industry, you may have the opportunity to direct a film.

No matter how bad it is, there is still a chance to shoot a music video or something like that.

Even Zhang Yigao is such a lucky person. His graduation project twelve years ago was a rural short film.

It was quite innovative at the time and it did bring him some opportunities.

When online dramas were on the rise, he was one of the first directors to start filming online dramas.

However, his entry into the directing industry was smoother than most people's, which led him to feel a bit arrogant about his talent.

When filming online dramas, I began to seek self-expression rather than catering to the market.

To put it simply, after Zhang Yigao gained a good reputation in his first web drama, his subsequent web dramas began to enjoy themselves.

When the audience saw what was being filmed, their faces were full of questions.

After two consecutive hit web dramas, investors started to get involved in his directing work.

Zhang Yigao still feels that what he shoots is art and he has not been recognized simply because the audience's level of appreciation is too low.

He even quarreled with investors and threw the guide tube and went on strike.

The investors didn't tolerate him and replaced him directly.

Since that time, Zhang Yigao has never had any opportunity to direct a film, and his whole body exudes an aura of frustration.

After being severely beaten by society, his thoughts began to change, but no film and television company could remember him.

…

Ark Culture officially announced the shooting plan for the suspense drama and openly recruited directors.

Because Fang Xing requested to co-direct this drama, many well-known second- and third-tier directors were unwilling to take it.

In fact, these second- and third-tier directors are interested in this drama, but they just don't accept dual directors.

Of course, with the reputation and achievements of "Wulin Gaiden".

Second- and third-tier directors were reluctant to take it, but there were a lot of 18th-tier directors who had professional backgrounds but couldn't get the chance to direct and wanted to take it.

However, when Fang Xing asked the company to recruit directors, one of the conditions was to have directing experience.

Fang Xing planned to co-direct, not to bring in new people, but to find an experienced director to direct the film with him and learn from each other's strengths.

In terms of directing, Fang Xing himself has some experience, but this experience belongs to the musical stage.

If you want to transform it into a TV series shooting experience, you need the help of another director.

Especially certain lens languages ​​require a professional director to draw the shots.

During this period of time, Fang Xing would also read professional books on directing in his free time.

When filming "Wulin Gaiden", even though Fang Xing was half a director, he had a great time working with He Rongchang, so he was confident that he could make this new movie a success.

Every day, Ark Culture receives resumes from many directors, many of which come with accompanying works.

Fang Xing watched a graduation short film and decided to meet the director of it.

…

Now, Zhang Yigao is sitting in the conference room of Ark Culture.

He was dressed as well as possible, with freshly cut hair and a clean shave.

However, judging from the loose state of his skin, he usually lives a rough life.

Or to use another word to describe it more appropriately, that is "decadent".

Zhang Yigao has not had a directing job for more than three years. The last time he received a directing job, he was working as an assistant director for a MV.

He actually didn't want to take this kind of job, but people have to eat.

Sitting in the office of Ark Culture, Zhang Yigao was a little nervous.

Because he knew that this might be his best opportunity in ten years.

He had watched "Wulin Gaiden" and knew that Ark Culture could produce hits, so he wrote a refined resume, and also copied the graduation short film he shot twelve years ago into a USB flash drive and stuffed it into an envelope. Voted out.

Three days later, he received an invitation from Ark Culture, which is why he is sitting here today.

Before he came, he repeatedly practiced what he was going to say when they met on the subway. He hoped to convince the boss of Ark Culture to hand over the play to him.

The more he practiced, the more nervous he became.

After receiving the reply from Ark Culture, he checked all the information about Ark Culture on the Internet.

Therefore, he knew that the boss of Ark Culture was the singer named Fang Xing.

A prodigy who has straddled the music and TV drama circles and killed everyone in just two years since his debut.

As a director with a professional background in directing, Zhang Yigao has had ups and downs in the directing industry for more than ten years.

Apart from anything else, the professionalism is there.

Before coming, he read "Wulin Gaiden" again.

In order to know himself and the enemy, he carefully studied the acting skills of "Bai Zhantang" in the play.

The more he studied, the more he felt that this young man was talented.

In terms of singing skills, he is not a professional, so he will not comment, but in terms of acting skills, he is certain that the acting skills displayed by the role of "Bai Zhantang" are enough to crush 99% of actors of the same age, and even compete with veteran actors. None are left behind.

The more he studied Fang Xing's acting skills, the more nervous he became.

Because he was worried that he would not be able to control such a producer, starring actor and investor.

While waiting, he kept his hands under the table, picking at his nails.

This is his habit. The more nervous and anxious he is, the harder he will pick at it, even pulling his nails out.

Waited for almost half an hour.

A series of footsteps came from outside the conference room.

Fang Xing, Qiao Yinghong, and the creative team of the new drama came in from outside.

Seeing someone coming in, Zhang Yigao stood up quickly.

Fang Xing walked into the conference room, threw the document bag on the table, then pressed his palms towards Zhang Yi and said, "Sit down."

Zhang Yigao did not sit down immediately, but handed his resume to Fang Xing with both hands and introduced himself: "I am Zhang Yigao. I have filmed many web dramas and my experience is pretty good."

In fact, Fang Xing's document bag contained Zhang Yigao's resume.

However, since he handed over his resume, Fang Xing took it over, took a look at it and asked, "I watched the short film you sent. The picture is a bit rough."

Zhang Yigao nodded quickly: "It was taken twelve years ago with a camera rented at the school."

Fang Xing nodded and said, "I read your resume. Judging from your resume, your experience in directing is not bad. Your graduation grades are also pretty good. These conditions all meet my requirements.

"So, do you know anything about the new drama our company is going to film this time?"

Zhang Yigao quickly replied: "I learned a little about it beforehand. I read the introduction and it was about suspense, science fiction and crime.

"I also like suspenseful films and television dramas. In my graduation short film, the editing technique used the lens language of foreign suspense films."

Fang Xing smiled and said, "Your use of camera language is okay, but in your short film, it's actually a bit superfluous."

Zhang Yigao was immediately embarrassed.

In fact, his graduation short film has no suspense plot.

However, the purpose of graduation works is to show the success of studying in school. Sometimes it is not necessary to make a complete work, as long as it can show the director's ability.

Zhang Yigao scratched his head in embarrassment and said helplessly: "I was really too young at the time."

Fang Xing did not delve into the topic and instead asked, "What are your thoughts on this project?"

Zhang Yigao took a deep breath and said what he had prepared before: "Mr. Fang, I have filmed many online dramas and have rich directing experience. Although there have been ups and downs over the years, I have not lost my professionalism and have always been engaged in Directing work.

“I have studied suspense film and television dramas for a long time, and I have also dabbled in editing.

“I saw your company’s new play introduction and was very interested.

"As long as your company gives me this drama to direct, I guarantee to produce a work that will satisfy the audience."

What he said was to show that he would cater to the market rather than continue to flatter himself.

After wasting more than ten years in the directing industry, some of his ideas have already changed.

Fang Xing smiled and suddenly said, "I heard that you had a fight with management on the set and even threw the guide tube."

Zhang Yigao originally said it with great enthusiasm, but when he heard this, it was like a bucket of cold water was poured on his head, and his expression froze instantly: "Then... I was young and energetic at that time."

Fang Xing raised his hand and interrupted: "No need to explain, I have no intention of delving into this matter. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked you to come over.

“However, before we talk about cooperation, there are some things I want to make clear in advance.

“This new drama is co-directed, and I am one of the directors, so it doesn’t matter which one is signed.

“So, what I’m looking for is a director who is willing to cooperate with me.

"I'm not afraid to speak more directly. If you want to find a director to shoot, I can hire any second-tier or above director.

“The reason why this opportunity came to you is because you are a double director.

"So, if you can accept this request, we can continue to talk. If you don't accept it, then I will have Director Zhang sent to you."

Zhang Yigao was stunned for a moment.

In fact, he originally wanted to direct it alone, but after hearing what Fang Xing said, he knew it was impossible.

After all, the last director Fang Xing worked with was He Rongchang.

That's a top sitcom director.

Now that we are planning to shoot a new drama, when it comes to hiring a director, the range of options is huge.

Zhang Yigao lowered his head, exhaled, and asked: "If Mr. Fang and I have a disagreement on the set, whose opinion will we listen to?"

This question is very practical.

This is the contradiction between the two directors.

Directors all hope that they can be the emperor on the set and do whatever they say.

But two directors are like a court with two emperors. Who do you listen to?

Fang Xing was not polite: "Listen to me."

In fact, Fang Xing originally wanted to discuss it.

However, this idea can only be implemented when filming starts, and the attitude now must be tough.

Before confirming cooperation, the big and small kings must be separated, otherwise there will be countless troubles later.

However, Fang Xing changed the subject and added: "It's easy for you to have the right to speak, as long as the results you produce satisfy me."

After listening to this, Zhang Yigao felt a little helpless.

However, he knew this was an opportunity to turn around.

With his current qualifications, if it were not for the double director, such a good opportunity would never have been his turn.

Therefore, he took a deep breath and agreed: "Okay, I agree to this condition."

A smile appeared on Fang Xing's lips. He took out a piece of A4 paper from the document bag with a scene in the script printed on it. He pushed it over and said, "You first read the script of this scene, and then we talk about how to shoot it."

Zhang Yigao knew that he was about to take the exam for his major.

He took the script and started reading it.

At the beginning of the script, there is first an introduction to the entire story, and then the script officially enters.

The more he read the script, the more he felt its potential.

The plot has strong conflicts, but many clues are well hidden, making it full of suspense.

Even after reading the script of this scene, he could think of many possible subsequent developments.

After reading the script, he thought about it for a moment and realized that what Fang Xing wanted to find was someone who could help him with his directorial expertise.

Therefore, he organized the language a little and began to use professional knowledge to analyze the scene. From the placement of the camera to how the actors entered the scene, he explained everything in detail.

Fang Xing was still very satisfied with his answer.

Moreover, I have watched his previous web drama before. Although the number of views is not high, there is no problem with the shooting itself, but there is a problem with the director's thinking.

In this drama, Fang Xing is the one in charge of thinking, and what he is looking for is just a tool to perform the director's work.

Therefore, Zhang Yigao's professionalism is sufficient.

Fang Xing stopped wasting time and made an immediate decision: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation. If Mr. Zhang is willing to join the crew, we can sign the contract today. There will be an agent to talk to you about the contract. I have something else to do, so I'll go first." ”

After making the decision, Fang Xing stood up and left to arrange other things.

The crew has increased intensive preparations, and the venue and props need to be arranged.

Especially the location, because we have to shoot on the street, we need to coordinate with the traffic police and other departments.

In addition to this, several buses and tanker trucks are to be purchased.

Fortunately, these things are being promoted by mature production teams.

Fang Xing only needs to check on the progress.

In addition, Fang Xing also wanted to go home and train Lu Xiang'er's acting skills.

After several performances at home, Fang Xing found that Lu Xiang'er was indeed the type who could act. Although she had not studied acting specifically, she had rich stage experience, so the training was pretty good.

More importantly, he is so good-looking, and his face alone wins him over.