Back to the Republic of China as a director

Ji Shuangyu started the location shooting for more than half a month in Miaogan Mountain.

The villagers near Miaogan Mountain and the pilgrims knew that Ji Shuangyu was filming here, so they gathered together with great interest, watching Ji Shuangyu's filming activities not far or near.

There are also some reporters mixed in, their eyes are bright, and they frequently lower their heads to record.They are also very persevering, and they climbed up the mountain just to follow up and report.

"Look, what's that?"

"A toy? It's too delicate!"

"What kind of toy, people call it props!"

The props team leader Jiang Sihai is moving out the props, models, pictures, etc. they have made. It took them a lot of effort to move these guys up the mountain intact.

There are not only weapons and props with normal proportions, but also scaled-down ships and high-rise buildings with real textures, all of which are detailed and realistic.

The onlookers don't know what the props correspond to and how they should be presented, they only know that they look very delicate.

——Although there are no computer special effects, and there is no condition to build all real scenes, but there are physical special effects.Ji Shuangyu can use model shooting, stop-motion animation, and use background synthesis, mask painting and other techniques to express.The close-up can be used to build a real scene, and with editing technology, it can also achieve the best visual effect under the existing conditions.

Therefore, the model used to replace the real object pays great attention to proportion, texture and perspective, and it is best to use some parts to be controlled mechanically.

Jiang Sihai was responsible for the production of this type of props, so naturally it couldn't be more appropriate.

The design drawings were drawn by Ji Shuangyu. Jiang Sihai looked at those buildings, weapons, and even some household machinery, but he didn't know how Ji Shuangyu came up with them!

Zhou Siyin was walking towards the filming location with herbal tea in hand. When a reporter saw him, his eyes lit up and he shouted, "Brother Zhou!"

Zhou Siyin saw that it was a reporter from the newspaper industry in Shanghai. Because the elders of his family knew Zhou Siyin, the two met. He recalled the name, "Zhiyi."

Liu Zhiyi took the opportunity to break through the "surrounding line" set by the crew. When he came to Zhou Siyin, he said pitifully, "Brother, can you tell Director Xiang Ji that our newspaper wants to interview the filming story."

Liu Zhiyi was a little nervous, although they were friends with each other, they were not very close, and Zhou Siyin's temper was notoriously bad, even his second uncle was so miserable... But don't get scolded even if it's almost impossible.

Zhou Siyin was overjoyed, and said in his heart, let me speak to He Nian instead, which means that everyone knows that we have a very good relationship!

So, he nodded and said, "Well, let me ask you."

Liu Zhiyi: "??"

Why does Zhou Shixiong look a little happy?

Zhou Siyin went to bring herbal tea to Ji Shuangyu, and asked by the way.

Ji Shuangyu also knew that she had to reveal some information for publicity reasons, and would actually provide some exclusive information to the newspapers under Kunlun Book Company, but since this was an acquaintance of Zhou Siyin, it was okay to sell him a favor, so she agreed.

Liu Zhiyi excitedly came over with the camera in his arms, "Hello, Director Ji, I am here to interview on behalf of "Beijing Daily", "Shanghai Film and Drama", "Paris Drama Review", "Voice of World Cinema"..."

Ji Shuangyu: "..."

Zhou Siyin: "..."

Zhou Siyin: "Aren't you a reporter for "Shanghai Movies and Dramas"?"

Damn, I called a reporter over, why are there so many units.

Liu Zhiyi shyly said: "Because everyone is very curious about Director Ji's progress, the media at home and abroad are now recruiting specialized reporters, so I have several jobs. Anyway, they don't ask for an exclusive... It doesn't matter, does it?"

Really smart.

Ji Shuangyu said with a smile: "All right."

Before they came, Ji Shuangyu seemed to be shooting, but his progress was zero, because he was studying the lens with the students. He himself knew only a little about many special effects. He had heard about them but never practiced them.

For example, because some models are inconvenient to shoot now, we have to use lens reflection to shoot. Of course, we have to study the angle and size by ourselves.

Ji Shuangyu chatted with Liu Zhiyi for a few words and revealed some information. Liu Zhiyi kept taking notes after listening to it, and felt that his appetite had also been raised.

Because Liu Zhiyi also worked as a foreign correspondent, he asked: "I know you seem to have always admired new technologies, but there is indeed some controversy about color films. The cost of shooting a color film is twice that of a black and white film!

"However, some European directors believe that the abuse of color is also grandstanding. Color films are suitable for shooting musicals, thrillers and other themes, but not the best choice for all themes, or even some of them. Some people even think that black and white films are the best. Beautiful, don't you think?"

Ji Shuangyu smiled slightly: "However, black and white do not also belong to color. I believe that color can make the film more attractive and can be controlled. We can learn from painting materials. At the beginning, many sound films destroyed art, but Facts do not prove that sound can push film art to a higher level after mastering it well. And once mastered the rules and language of color, it can also bring more connotation to the film, instead of the so-called "sensation", blindly bright and bright, shouting Look at me vividly."

Liu Zhiyi nodded again and again, and said embarrassedly: "But I don't know much about painting and photography, can you give me an example?"

Ji Shuangyu thought about it: "Then let me make it very simple. In China, the royal family used to use bright yellow, right? If such a color is used in a large area in a specific scene of the film, the Chinese people will accept it without words." The message in it is noble. In the West, it may also represent pornography. This is a cultural metaphor that color can bring, and it is only a small part of what color can do.”

Ji Shuangyu explained it very well, and its meaning in the film... Liu Zhiyi felt that he probably understood it.

The color movies before this only had colors, and people were as excited about the colors as if they had just heard that the movies could sound.But combing color into the language of movies, adding new connotations to various shots and scenes?never seen it!

Although he couldn't make more professional associations, and couldn't imagine its specific presentation for a while, Liu Zhiyi, as a reporter, grasped the key points and asked, "You mean that the general trend of Chinese movies in the future will also develop towards color and sound?"

He asked Ji Shuangyu this question because this person can really lead the trend.Everyone knows that since Ji Shuangyu, sound films have won a big victory, and domestic production companies are reluctant to release silent films when they open new films!

When mentioning this point, Ji Shuangyu only said: "I can only say that the curriculum of Chinese opera has already included color."

Liu Zhiyi understood in an instant, and his eyes lit up. In this way, a director who is good at color can make a lot of difference in color movies.After the sound film, Huaxia Film has another chance to overtake Oxie. Everyone is just starting to use color!

……

When Ji Shuangyu returned to Beijing after filming the location, he also met Jinque and the others when they came back.

The two-month overseas tour of Hanxi Troupe and Chunlei Theater Club has successfully concluded. Since the release of "Ancient Capital", they have been full of seats and seats every day. Wherever they go, there are endless applause.

Jinque and Yu Jianqing have also accepted many interviews on behalf of their respective groups. When talking about the creation of works and performances, almost every sentence cannot be separated from Ji Shuangyu.

Many theaters have negotiated with the two teams, hoping that they will regularly send members to Ocea to tour every year in the future.This attendance rate is very rare in local dramas, and it is quite profitable.

On the day of their departure, the newspaper described them with exaggerated exaggeration, the whole continent seemed to be sighing, and the audience couldn't bear their departure.

With such an encounter, there will be quite a lot of battles when we go back.

"Golden Immortal, please." When leaving the station, Yu Jianqing made a gesture, asking Jinque to go down first.

As soon as Canary appeared at the station entrance, cheers were heard.

Many theater colleagues and fans were waiting at the airport with flowers in their hands. She immediately saw Ji Shuangyu among them, and stepped forward briskly, almost jumping in front of Ji Shuangyu.

"Director!" Jinque grabbed Ji Shuangyu's arm.

"Welcome home, congratulations." Ji Shuangyu shook hands with Jinque, "This is a complete rectification of the name of Chinese opera, are you happy?"

Jinque flickered, thinking of the past, the opera was modeled on a Western setting, and was required by some people according to the standards of Western drama... All the past events seemed like a previous life.

Jinque said with emotion: "Thanks to you, do you know that when we first arrived in Oxi, only people from the academic circle came to watch our performance, we wanted to learn from you to do some advertising, but a bunch of people came to buy tickets, Teacher Yu and I returned I thought our tens of dollars worked. I found out later that it was because "Ancient Capital" was released!"

Ji Shuangyu said happily: "Of course I know, not only I know, this is going to become a popular and interesting story among the people of the whole country. You said it when you were interviewed abroad, and you have reposted it." That matryoshka reprinting method, but It was a good exchange of information.

Jinque also laughed, and pulled Ji Shuangyu to talk about what happened overseas.

"Okay, okay, let's say a few words!" Yu Jianqing said jokingly, there were a bunch of people waiting to greet Jinque next to him.

"That's right." Liu Liang took the opportunity to squeeze in, pushed Jinque away, and threw herself into Ji Shuangyu's arms, "Master!!"

Ji Shuangyu was knocked back two or three steps, and she leaned against Zhou Siyin's arms before stopping.

As soon as Liu Liang looked up, he found that Mr. Zhou was not only not angry when he was smashed, but also showed him loving eyes... It was so weird, he jumped up quickly, and showed Ji Shuangyu the photo album of himself taking photos with foreign stars and celebrities.

"These people sit down and watch the show. My legs are weak, and I'm afraid that something will go wrong on the spot." Liu Liang also went out alone and went through the troubles. Although he was afraid in his mouth, he seemed to be more mature. .

"Okay." Ji Shuangyu nodded, "I see that when you come back, you can be on your own. Let's try to rehearse the scenes by yourself—do you still want to go to the movie set?"

Liu Liang thought for a while and said, "Master, I think my interest is still opera."

After all, he was born as an inspector, and he has been deeply influenced by him. His master told him that the trend of movies is bound to be better day by day, but after this experience, he can be regarded as declining and brilliant. After making sure, I will stick to the old drama.

Ji Shuangyu patted him encouragingly with a smile.

After coming back this time, dinner is indispensable, but Jinque insisted on rejecting all the banquets that day, and wanted to have a meal with the director at Changle Theater.

Later, many people knew that Jinque used to go to Ji Shuangyu for dinner and chat after every major performance, and sometimes she didn't necessarily make any sense.However, when she saw Ji Shuangyu, she seemed to see her original intention.

……

After Ji Shuangyu returned to Beijing to complete all the shots, he soaked in the editing room for post-production work.

During this period, I also want to point out the works of the students. They are all winners of the Chinese Opera Creation Fund. They have many themes, some are commercial and some are artistic.

Without exception, they were all sound films, and the most outstanding ones were also obtained in color film.

——It is also thanks to the generosity of the school that Huaxia Film can not fall behind in the trend of moving from silent films to sound films, and even go ahead of the world.

It used to be that technology lagged behind people, but now people are still discussing how to set up sound for sound films. They have completed a year of systematic courses, and they are even learning the application of color in films.

One day, if the color film is applied for, all of them will be successful.

In addition, Ji Shuangyu will also participate in the work of the China Film Festival.

The regulations of the film festival have been announced, and all films that meet the regulations can apply, and the film selection committee can also start the film selection work.A few months before the event, determine which films will be invited to participate.

When it comes to the film festival, there will also be a jury to select the award winners.

Ji Shuangyu is a member of the jury, but not the film selection committee.

He participated in the work during this period, mainly because everyone wanted him to come forward to promote the China Film Festival to the outside world, attract some overseas films to participate, and make the film an international one.

As for competition?They are not worried at all!Nothing is better than shutting the door.

Ji Shuangyu naturally agreed, he has made so many pen pals, so he will write to everyone to promote it.Many people are actually curious about Huaxia, and they are also yearning for the Chinese opera founded by Ji Shuangyu. What courses does Ji Shuangyu teach Huaxia students?

Furthermore, the Huaxia Film Festival seems to be very different, and it is divided into four units. In addition to the main competition unit, there is also a "Rising Sun" unit for novice directors, and a "Dimensional Treasure" unit for short films.And independent films are also welcome, and there will be a number of studios participating.

Many overseas practitioners are deeply interested in these fresh settings, and feel that they are serious about supporting them.

Like Anatole, he agreed without hesitation. He will bring his new film to participate... To be honest, he even wants to bring his camera and shoot something in Huaxia. As for what he wants to shoot, he has no idea I didn't expect it, but I really wanted to shoot it.

At the same time, I also asked Ji Shuangyu, which film will you submit, and will the new film be in time? ...Or you can just say it, when will you finish your new film, audiences from all over the world are looking forward to it.

The words that Ji Shuangyu said in the interview have also given the directors of Oxi a good discussion these days, and various movie magazines are full of related remarks.Ji Shuangyu, he is so confident that he has already started teaching color lessons to students?

Hearing is believing, seeing is believing, now we are waiting to see what Ji Shuangyu will do for everyone!

Ji Shuangyu figured out that if the post-production goes well, it will be screened before the film festival and participate in it.However, if his own film is selected, then he will avoid suspicion during the review.

……

After Ji Shuangyu finished the rough editing, Zhou Siyin had already started to discuss matters related to the screening.

Bai Liyan also came to his door again, running from Shanghai to the capital. His appeal this time is: to demand that the new film be released globally simultaneously.

Just take the copy to the West by plane, and it’s best to release it on the same day, and no more than a week at the latest.

The company and the movie fans don't want to wait anymore, why China finished the show first, and waited a month or two, or even two or three months, before sending it overseas for screening, is that reasonable?

He was so angry that he memorized the manuscript he had written in advance for a full 10 minutes.

In the end, Ji Shuangyu just said indifferently: "Oh, yes."

Not even asking for money.

Bai Liyan: "..."

He suddenly had a strange feeling that Ji Shuangyu didn't say anything, but he felt unnatural... He still made special preparations and ran to the capital for an interview.

Ji Shuangyu continued to be indifferent: "Do you have anything else to do?"

Bai Liyan: "..."

He was so dazed, logically speaking, he was fine, but...

This is too humble, woo woo!

Ji Shuangyu looked like she was about to see off the guests, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Bai Liyan thought for a while, since they all came to the capital: "Forget it, we're all here, can you introduce Mr. Xu Xinyue to me? I feel like we will become good friends..."

Ji Shuangyu: "..."

The author has something to say:

Zhou Siyin: As long as you have discernment, I won't scold you!