1RomanceEB Chapter 44 Drawing a Pie in the Sky 1
Chapter 44 Drawing a Pie in the Sky 1
For the next period of time.
The filming of "The Terror Live" proceeded smoothly. During this time, Su Qing found a CG computer effects team for Huang Min. Due to production cost considerations, Huang Min asked the team to supplement the work with a small number of live-action miniature models, and then add post-production compositing.
The ultimate tension is mainly created through the actors' performances and the camera work.
Compared to before.
With the rise of AR technology, the difficulty of shooting and production costs has been greatly reduced. However, this film only has three special effects scenes.
The first incident was the first explosion at the Hanmen Bridge.
The second game was a total destruction.
The last scene was the explosion and collapse of the radio station building. After explaining his requirements to the team leader, Huang Min went about his business. The package price for the three CG computer effects scenes was 500,000.
On June 10th, the weather had officially turned hot. As the number of scenes to be filmed increased, Huang Min's control over the camera had also improved considerably. In his previous life, he had acted in many dramas but had never directed a movie himself. However, because he had spent a long time on set and seen many directors filming, he already had a good understanding of the crew's scheduling and filming process.
It's just that I personally filmed one this time.
It's possible that because he mentioned that Lin Wan wouldn't let him see the children, Lin Wan was worried that he would bring it up in front of reporters again, so she stopped bothering him. Huang Min guessed that this was only one aspect. The main reason was that Lin Wan felt that whether his directorial debut, "The Terror Live," could be released was still unknown, so she was too lazy to invest time and money in him.
After all, it's better than tripping someone up.
It would be safer and more time-saving to declare bankruptcy himself if "The Terror Live" is unable to be released or if it performs poorly at the box office.
"Click"
set.
Huang Min picked up the walkie-talkie and shouted, "That scene is over."
Hearing him say that, Zhou Nian breathed a sigh of relief and immediately sat down in a chair for a short rest and mental recovery. He took the water glass handed to him by his sister and took two sips: "This guy has improved really fast."
"kindness"
Zhou Hong, who had been coming to the film set whenever she had free time, nodded in agreement.
When "The Terror Live" first started filming, although Huang Min was able to organize the crew's work in an orderly manner, he was still quite unfamiliar with the filming techniques. At most, he could help the actors guide their emotions, and he knew what he wanted, so he knew how to pay attention to details.
But as filming progressed, he demonstrated exceptional aesthetic sense in camera work and a strong ability to coordinate the overall project, which led to a rapid increase in the filming schedule.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Nian said, "If 'The Terror Live' fails and Huang Min goes bankrupt, then you can ask him if he can keep the investment under 25 million for his next film. If he can, and the script he writes is just as good as this one, I'll invest."
"You're going to vote!?"
Zhou Hong was stunned for a moment, then said angrily, "Are you crazy! Huang Min only wanted to switch to directing because he had no other choice. How could you be so foolish? Others may not know how much money you have, but I know you have a lot. You spent so much money during the years you were unemployed at home, you probably only have 20 or 30 million left at most. Have you been hanging out with Huang Min for too long and caught his madness?!"
You don't understand.
Zhou Nian's expression turned serious as he said, "His current filming skills, while not comparable to those of top directors, are perfectly adequate, and he's improving rapidly. I've always had a feeling that this guy could make it, and that feeling has only intensified these past few days. Huang Min and Su Qing want me to join Dong Sheng Pictures, but this is based on the success of 'The Terror Live.' If it doesn't work out..."
Zhou Nian paused, then couldn't help but laugh: "Then I'll bring Huang Min under my wing. If he can register a company and be a boss, why can't I?"
Zhou Hong looked at her younger brother as if he were a fool. Zhou Nian seemed oblivious to this and continued, "Sister, don't tell me you don't know how much commercial value a qualified director can create. Huatian Entertainment has such a director at its helm, who has not only made over a dozen artists famous but also pushed Huatian Entertainment's market value to 50 billion. Huang Min may not be as good as Director Feng, but even if he can create a third or even a tenth of Director Feng's value, I won't lose out. Huang Min dares to gamble, and Su Qing, such a shrewd woman, also dares to gamble, so I dare to gamble too. I'll invest 25 million in Huang Min's next film. If we lose, it's only 25 million. It will be a significant blow, but not fatal."
"..."
Zhou Hongfa realized that the world had truly become abnormal.
Huang Min's behavior.
That's certainly irrational.
However, it's understandable that he did it because he had no other choice. Otherwise, he would have been forced to leave the entertainment industry and face criticism. Investing in and filming "The Terror Live" out of his own pocket was a desperate gamble after having no other options.
But her own brother was like that too. Zhou Hong realized that Huang Min had developed a new trait: anyone who got close to him would gradually lose their ability to make sound judgments.
"It's settled then."
On the anniversary, he made a direct decision: "When 'The Terror Live' cannot be released or its box office performance is not ideal, you should help me register a company as soon as possible. Then Huang Min and I will invest in his next film. I did him such a big favor without taking a salary. He lost money and I didn't make any money. I don't blame him, but he has to help me too."
This idea came to me a few days before the anniversary, after Huang Min filmed the scene where he pressed the time bomb.
In that scene, Huang Min first used a close-up shot to focus on his facial micro-expressions, and then gradually stretched it out to become a continuous long shot.
This shot, which doesn't rely on fast cuts to create tension, uses window frames, glass, and distant city views as physical anchors to fully portray the protagonist Yin Hua's psychological journey from despair to resignation.
Even I was shocked when I saw it on the anniversary.
This was without background music. If there had been background music, I dare say that the scene on the anniversary shoot would be no less impressive than those scenes that have gone down in film history.
after that.
This thought is growing stronger.
I only told my sister about it today.
Anyway, Huang Min couldn't be his own boss and declared bankruptcy, so let's make a movie for him. If he also goes bankrupt because of the movie, then we can all team up! Whether it's hanging himself or drowning himself, having someone with you is better than going alone. However, Zhou Nian thinks that possibility is unlikely.
Even if "The Terror Live" doesn't work out, the quality and production value of the film are undeniable, and entertainment companies won't be blind to that. A second-tier actor is dispensable to a large entertainment company, but a good director is a different story. So, they will definitely extend an olive branch to Huang Min.
No matter how powerful Lin Wan is.
No matter how extensive her connections are in the entertainment industry, entertainment companies won't pay her any attention.
The commercial value of actors and directors has never been equal and is incomparable.
Even... once Huang Min makes a movie that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful for a major entertainment company, in order to win his heart, the major entertainment company will personally take action to kill Lin Wan, a top actress.
Realizing this, Zhou Nian immediately stopped Zhou Hong, who was getting up to leave: "Sister, let's not wait any longer. Didn't Huang Min and Su Qing give me a contract that was all talk and no action? Go find a law firm now and draft one for me. The main point is that if 'The Terror Live' flops at the box office, I'll invest 25 million and have Huang Min make a movie for me. Draft it and give it to me, then I'll go find Huang Min to sign it."
"..."
Zhou Hong remained stunned for a long time.
She suddenly had a feeling.
The entertainment industry may really be about to change.
Because there are more people with mental disorders.