Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 100: The whole city is covered with golden armor. (Subscribe)
"Teacher Chen Cheng, Director Zhang is a little busy. Please take a rest here."

Return to Hengdian again.

Chen Cheng came to the crew of Zhang Yimou's "Chrysanthemum Killing".

Although the crew has just started.

However, what is different from other crews is that even though the crew was just established not long ago, the entire crew is packed with people.

Especially in the area of ​​set design, Chen Cheng found out that there are currently more than 200 people working on it.

This is just the setting part.

Those who knew thought it was a movie.

If you don’t know, you might think that this is some kind of top-notch building being built.

“This is a real big production.”

Compared with the previous "Lotus Lantern" designed by Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng felt like vomiting blood.

There's simply no comparison to this.

of course.

This can't be compared.

One is a TV series.

One is a movie.

It’s still a national film.

If the production quality of TV series exceeds that of movies, then who would still go to the movies?

"Are you Chen Cheng?"

I don’t know how long I waited before a voice appeared.

"Hello, Director Zhang. I'm Chen Cheng, and I'm currently a sophomore at Beijing Film Academy."

"Haha, don't be shy. I was once a student of Beijing Film Academy, so I am considered your senior fellow student."

Zhang Yi looks older, but has very bright eyes.

Although Chen Cheng was an actor in his previous life, he had never had any contact with Zhang Yi.

Of course, Chen Cheng is not extreme enough.

He hasn't made it big in the TV drama industry, let alone being noticed by directors in the film industry.

"You seem to have done a few TV series."

"Not many, only two or three in total, but none of them are truly leading roles, they are just supporting roles."

"You are so modest. I went to Beijing Film Academy a few days ago."

"Director Zhang, I listened to your speech."

"Oh, what am I talking about?"

"forget."

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed: "The main reason was that I didn't get a seat, so I stood in the last row. There was some noise in the last row, and I was so excited to see you, Director Zhang, that I couldn't remember what you were talking about. However, the only thing I remember is two words, movie."

"Hahaha, I like people who tell the truth. But it's okay if you don't remember. A lot of times, speeches like this are mostly just empty talk, and most people don't learn anything from them. But I think the picture of the beautiful woman you drew is pretty good."

"Picture of a beautiful woman?"

This said.

Chen Cheng finally understood.

Why did Zhang Yi contact me?

It turned out to be a painting I drew last semester.

At that time, the class monitor of the Art Department said that he wanted to hold an art exhibition. Chen Cheng didn't think about anything else and just painted a picture of a beautiful woman.

After so long, Chen Cheng had already forgotten him.

Unexpectedly, I got such an opportunity because of this painting.

It seems that art has really benefited me a lot.

“Can you tell me what you were thinking when you created this painting?”

Although Zhang Yi is from the photography department, the foundation of the photography department is fine arts.

Looking at Zhang Yimou's films, they also have a huge connection with fine arts.

However, Chen Cheng didn't know how to share this picture. He said, "Actually, I didn't have too many ideas for this picture. I just dreamed of a beautiful woman. Then, I drew this beautiful woman according to this feeling."

"The beautiful woman I dreamed of, this experience is quite magical."

Zhang Yi smiled and said: "Can you draw another one for me on the spot?"

"This one……"

After thinking about it, Chen Cheng said, "Of course I can, but if I paint this painting again on the spot, it may not be as good as it was originally. If Director Zhang wants to see my painting, can I paint another one?"

"also."

talking.

Zhang Yi took out paper and pen: "I draw almost every day, so I always keep these tools with me."

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

After taking the paper and pen from Zhang Yi, Chen Cheng started writing without much thought.

Chen Cheng draws very quickly.

This comes from the time when Chen Cheng worked on the set as an assistant director, assistant martial arts instructor, and even as a script supervisor and assistant director.

Although the positions were different during this period, they all had one thing in common, which was that Chen Cheng had to draw a large number of storyboards.

When taking notes on the scene, Chen Cheng would draw storyboards in order to make sure he would not miss anything, and he would also draw some storyboards that the director did not notice.

When working as an assistant director, the director would also give instructions, and in order to learn better, Chen Cheng also had to draw storyboards.

The assistant martial arts director has to design martial arts moves, so he has to use even more storyboards.

As for the assistant director, who is actually related to filming, storyboarding has become Chen Cheng's daily job.

So Chen Cheng now feels that painting is more reliable than his acting skills.

"can."

See how a person is.

Just take a first look.

As soon as Chen Cheng started writing, Zhang Yimou saw that Chen Cheng's previous experiences were not fake, nor were they stuffed into the crew to make money.

It would be impossible to achieve such proficiency in writing without long-term and continuous creation.

Half an hour later.

Chen Cheng finished the creation.

Chen Cheng took a general look at the painting and thought it was average.

The level is not very high, but not very low either. It can only be regarded as a mediocre painting.

As for the reason.

It’s not that Chen Cheng’s level is low.

Painting is all about feeling. Without feeling, the works created are often mediocre.

Even for a great master, it is the same.

Zhang Yi is obviously more clear about this.

So even though this painting by Chen Cheng is not as impressive as the one he had previously painted at the Beijing Film Academy, Zhang Yi has already approved of it.

"Chen Cheng, when can you start work?"

"what?"

Chen Cheng was stunned: "Go to work?"

"Why, don't you want to visit our "Chrysanthemum Killing" crew?"

"No, no, no...I can go to work anytime."

"Okay then. From now on, you will be our deputy art director for "Chrysanthemum Killing". You will be responsible for..."

Touched his chin.

Zhang Yi thought about it for a while and said, "You don't need to be responsible for anything specific. You just need to report your ideas to me."

"So easy?"

“It’s that easy.”

Zhang Yi said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, when I saw your painting, I wanted to ask you to be an artist here. Later, when Dean Wang checked your information, he scolded me and said that it was a waste of talent to let you be an artist. This is true, but the art work of the crew has been arranged, and it is not easy for you to intervene. I feel that you are quite talented in aesthetics. Your future responsibilities are in the field of art, or in other areas. If you have any suggestions, just let me know."

"That's it."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Although I don't let myself be responsible for anything.

But where can you find such an easy job?

And the person he was contacted with was Zhang Yi... Tsk tsk, such a good thing would be hard to come by even with a lantern.

of course.

In this regard, Chen Cheng also knew that Zhang Yi could make such an arrangement.

On the one hand, I do have a talent for art.

On the other hand, it also means that we are in the same school, which can be regarded as a kind of care for myself.

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

"You're welcome. Good job. Although we haven't finished filming Chrysanthemum Killing yet, this experience will be of great help to your future career."

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "But you have to study hard in the crew. Otherwise, when you leave our crew, other big directors will think that this guy is a fake who has crossed the gold river."

This made Chen Cheng laugh out loud: "With Director Zhang here, it's impossible for me to become a fake." Having said that.

Chen Cheng thought of a suggestion: "By the way, Director Zhang, didn't you say that my duty is to give you advice? Now I have a suggestion."

"Oh, what suggestions?"

"For example, about the name of our film."

"Do you have any idea."

"'Chrysanthemum Killing'... I think this name has a very solemn and murderous feeling, but it's a bit too cold."

"what do you mean?"

"My suggestion is that we should change the name to..."

……

[Wait till September 8th in autumn, when my flower blooms, all other flowers will die...]

Director's office.

After Chen Cheng left, Zhang Yi kept reciting Huang Chao's poem "Poem on Chrysanthemums after Failing the Imperial Examination".

Subsequently.

Zhang Yi called Wang Song.

"Old classmate, you have trained another good student."

This made Wang Song a little confused: "Yi, what's going on? I don't understand what you are saying."

"Chen Cheng is here with me."

"Oh, how about it, not bad, isn't it?"

"It's really good."

Zhang Yi nodded: "He's a good talent. I talked to him and I can see that he really worked his way up step by step behind the scenes. This is rare in the industry."

"That's what I said. You still only call him an artist."

"I was wrong. Okay, I'll ask him to be the assistant art director now."

"Just the deputy?"

"Dean Wang, what do you want? I, the great Director Zhang, have to save my face, okay? Although I can't say that my film surpasses 'Hero', it is also a big production. If you can get a director's title in my crew, even if it's just the deputy director, others will fight for it."

"Isn't this your duty to take care of your junior brother?"

"Yes, yes... The little guy did give me a surprise. Guess what, as soon as he came here today, he changed the title of my film."

"Did the Chrysanthemum Killer change its name to something else?"

"Correct."

"You still agree?"

"Why not?"

"Your work 'Chrysanthemum Killing' is quite good. What name did Chen Cheng change it to?"

"What do you think of Curse of the Golden Flower?"

"Curse of the Golden Flower... Wow, what a great name."

"How does it compare to 'Chrysanthemum Killing'?"

"I used to think your song 'Chrysanthemum Killing' was great, but now when I listen to it, I think it's garbage."

"Goodbye."

……

I don’t know if Zhang Yi likes this name so much.

Or because of something else.

After Chen Cheng’s suggestion, the next day, Zhang Yi announced in the crew that the original "Chrysanthemum Killing" would be renamed "Curse of the Golden Flower".

of course.

The name change of the entire crew did not cause much sensation.

There are many things that require name changes.

Many times when shooting a film, the director has never thought of a title for the film.

Sometimes, even if a name has been chosen, it will be changed later due to various problems.

But this name change still makes sense to Chen Cheng.

He had a sense of being fully involved in this blockbuster.

although.

He had just joined the crew.

But what if I just joined?

I am the deputy art director now.

Even the name of this film was chosen by myself.

"Wake up, wake up."

Shaking his head, Chen Cheng told himself not to be too fanciful.

The situation is pretty good at the start because we have benefited from the wisdom of the prophet in the previous life.

If you want to gain a foothold in the crew, you must show a series of real skills.

Fortunately, although Chen Cheng’s position as deputy art director is not very high, it is still okay.

In addition, Chen Cheng had no special job.

He also spent all his time in the crew.

As for what I do in the crew.

There is so much to do.

For example, set design, costume design, road design, styling design, makeup... and so on.

This series is all about fine arts.

Although Chen Cheng was not responsible for these specific matters, he was qualified to participate.

Moreover, Chen Cheng can participate in almost every link.

Just like now, Chen Cheng is involved in the brick-moving work of the palace.

Ok.

According to the preparation, it should be bricklaying.

Although this film was shot in Hengdian.

Hengdian has some fixed majestic buildings.

But for all kinds of sophisticated and artistic films, these fixed buildings often still cannot meet the needs of daily shooting.

If the crew has funds, they will re-set the scene.

But generally, re-setting the scene is just setting up a shed or something.

But for "Curse of the Golden Flower", he built a complete version of the imperial palace.

"Little brother, your bricklaying is very neat. You are so young and you are already doing bricklaying work."

Seeing Chen Cheng laying bricks on one side, the bricklayer on the other side started chatting with Chen Cheng about family matters.

Chen Cheng nodded: "Yes, it's about making money. It doesn't matter if it's small or not. As long as you make money, it's fine."

"Well, there aren't many young people like you anymore."

The mason gave Chen Cheng a thumbs up.

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed and said, "Uncle, do you usually watch movies?"

"dont see."

"Why come to the crew if you don't want to watch it?"

"I'm just like you. I joined the crew to make money. I don't have time to watch any movies."

"Then you should watch this movie. After all, you participated in it. You can brag to others later that I built the palace in this movie."

"You know what? I'll go see this movie when it's released."

"That's great. Uncle, go ahead and do your work. There's a piece of wood over there that can't be put up. I'll go take a look."

"Little brother, are you also a carpenter?"

"I know a little."

"Amazing, you know so much."

"It's always good to have many skills. I just want to make a living."

talking.

Chen Cheng got up and went to the palace hall, where there was a mortise and tenon structure that they were a little confused about.

"Foreman, where did you recruit that young man from? He is so capable. He is not only good at bricklaying, but also carpentry at such a young age."

Looking at Chen Cheng's leaving back, the uncle said to the foreman.

The foreman glared at the uncle and said, "Who told you that I recruited him? It's more like he recruited me."

"Ah, he is the foreman?"

"What foreman? He is the assistant art director of our film. Do you know what an assistant art director is?"

"do not know."

"..."

The foreman was furious: "Forget it, if you don't know, then you don't know. Anyway, just remember that it's amazing."

(End of this chapter)