Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 34 Why not let me be the deputy martial arts instructor
Following Sun Mengfei, Chen Cheng came to the military director's office.

As soon as he entered the office, Sun Mengfei asked, "Chen Cheng, have you ever learned martial arts?"

Chen Cheng originally wanted to shake his head.

He really has never learned martial arts.

At most, when I was an actor in my previous life, I practiced some moves for the needs of filming, but I have forgotten them long ago.

However, it is hard to explain my performance these days and before on the set if I say I haven't learned it.

After thinking about it, Chen Cheng nodded: "I have learned a little."

"Who did you learn from? Do you have a teacher?"

"No."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "I read books and studied on my own."

"Then what about the Quanzhen sword technique you just displayed?"

"This...I just messed around with it myself."

Seeing that Sun Mengfei wanted to continue asking, Chen Cheng explained, "I am a fan of The Legend of Condor Heroes. I like not only The Legend of Condor Heroes, but also all the classic martial arts works. I often think, it would be great if I were one of these martial arts masters. However, this is impossible. However, I really like some of the moves described in these martial arts works. Later, I thought that even if I can't become a martial arts master, it would be great to show these moves. So, I designed it myself and communicated with everyone on the Internet, and created this set of Quanzhen swordsmanship. Sun Zhi, I assure you that although this is called Quanzhen swordsmanship, it has no power, it just looks good."

“Just looking good is already amazing.”

I couldn't help but praise it in my heart.

As a martial arts instructor.

Why is it difficult to pass on this industry?

On the one hand, there are very few people in the martial arts industry.

But this is not the point.

The point is.

There are even fewer talented martial arts practitioners.

This is not the point.

Even if you are talented, you might be able to become a good martial arts master.

Maybe you can also become a good martial artist.

But you may not be able to become a martial arts instructor.

A martial arts instructor not only needs talent in martial arts, but also talent in techniques and camera work.

So martial arts guidance is the art of martial arts + film.

"sit."

He looked at Chen Cheng with both eyes.

The more Sun Mengfei looked at it, the more he liked it.

This made Chen Cheng's hair stand on end: "Director Sun, Director Sun?"

"Cough cough..."

Director Sun was a little embarrassed, but he quickly reacted and said, "Chen Cheng, what do you say we should do now?"

"?"

Chen Cheng didn't quite understand.

"Why, you're pretending to be confused after you ruined my place."

"No way."

Chen Cheng was overwhelmed. He was fine just now, why did he suddenly turn hostile? "Director Sun, it's a misunderstanding."

"There is no misunderstanding. Today, you presented a brand new Quanzhen sword technique in front of so many people. How do you want me to survive in the future?"

"Director Sun, didn't I say that this is what you taught me?"

"Even if that's the case, you're still challenging me. What do you think we should do?"

"I……"

Chen Cheng curled his lips and said, "Director Sun, tell me what to do."

"That's easy. Just follow me and be my assistant."

"But I'm Director Yu's assistant."

"I'll talk to Director Yu."

"This……"

Chen Cheng hesitated.

It’s not impossible to be Director Sun’s assistant.

but.

This was not the route Chen Cheng chose.

Moreover.

Chen Cheng wanted to work behind the scenes, but his ultimate goal was not to be a martial arts instructor, although martial arts instructor was also very attractive to Chen Cheng.

"Why, you still don't want to?"

Seeing Chen Cheng hesitant, Sun Mengfei glared at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Director Sun, it's not that I don't want to. The main reason is that I don't have a systematic training in martial arts. If I follow you, it won't be of much help to you. In addition, I am actually more interested in other behind-the-scenes work."

"The rest of the behind-the-scenes stuff?"

"For example, photography, art, filming... these things."

"You kid, you have quite an appetite. But if you don't want to be my assistant, then what do you think you should do with this Quanzhen sword technique you have?"

"It's actually very simple."

Without thinking too much, Chen Cheng said, "I am working for the crew, so this set of Quanzhen swordsmanship also belongs to the crew. Director Sun, don't worry about me. If you like this set of swordsmanship, you can take it."

"Who do you take me for?"

Sun Mengfei said angrily.

Although what Chen Cheng said makes sense.

But in fact, the job of martial arts instructor is different from other jobs.

Other things like makeup, art, photography, set design... etc., it really feels a bit like working in a company.

But martial arts guidance belongs to the design category, and there are some things like scripts and works.

Simultaneously.

He will also be present on screen to a great extent and will leave a huge impression as well.

Just like Chen Cheng's Quanzhen swordsmanship, this is not just a set of swordsmanship, but also a design and work of Chen Cheng.

If other martial arts directors shoot according to Chen Cheng's design, to put it bluntly, that is plagiarism.

"No, I can't take your work for free."

Sun Mengfei shook his head.

Chen Cheng didn't mind: "Or, you can give me money."

This made Sun Mengfei laugh out loud: "You are only 20 years old, and you are so obsessed with money?"

Chen Cheng said helplessly: "Director Sun, you are a well-fed man who doesn't know the muscles of a hungry man. We assistants are usually very poor. We don't want to think about money."

"Okay, how much do you want?"

"This one……"

Touching his chin, Chen Cheng suddenly didn't know how to make an offer: "Director Sun, I don't know much about this industry. Considering your experience in this industry, how much do you think I can get?"

"This..."

This question stumped Director Sun: "Your question is more complicated, and it's hard for me to explain."

Generally speaking, martial arts instructors like Sun Mengfei are paid based on a contract, that is, they agree with the producer or director to shoot a martial arts drama, and after the filming is completed, they will be paid for the drama. This includes Sun Mengfei's salary, of course, design fees, and other crew expenses.

Some people will bring martial arts actors with them, and their fees will be included.

even.

A martial arts instructor is not just one person but a team, and the production crew has to cover the expenses of the entire team.

But generally speaking, as long as a contract is signed with a martial arts director, that director will continue to do his job and no one else will interfere.

But then Chen Cheng suddenly showed up, and Director Sun didn’t know what to do for a moment.

The amount given was too little, and Director Sun was not able to afford it himself, and was also afraid that Chen Cheng would refuse.

I have been given a lot, just this set of swordsmanship.

Seeing Sun Mengfei hesitate.

Chen Cheng said, "Director Sun, how about changing to something that doesn't cost money?"

"Free?"

"Well... you are now the martial arts instructor of The Divine Condor, right?"

"Correct."

"You are responsible for all the fighting scenes in the show The Condor Heroes."

"Yes."

"How about this. You let me be the deputy martial arts instructor, not really a real deputy martial arts instructor, just a name on it, or when The Condor Heroes starts airing, write my name on it. Then I will give this set of swordsmanship to the crew for free, what do you think?"

Blinking, Chen Cheng looked at Sun Mengfei.

Meanwhile, Sun Mengfei had already raised his middle finger towards Chen Cheng:
"Tsk tsk, that's a great idea."

"I almost agreed."

"You still want to be an assistant director? You haven't even grown all your hair yet. Get lost."

(End of this chapter)