I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 104 102. I want unspoken rules

   "Director Zhang, I have a doubt..."

  In front of the chrysanthemum stage in the square, which was half finished, Xu Xin pointed to the dozens of busy makeup artists next to it.

   There were about 30 or 40 group performers over there. They had already put on python robes of different colors, and various high crowns on their heads. They stood aside blowing electric fans, quietly waiting for the dark.

   These people must use electric fans, because if the weather is too hot, the makeup is easy to smudge.

   "These people are relatives of the emperor, right?"

"right."

  Zhang Yimou nodded and admitted, and saw Xu Xin's eyes became more suspicious:

"This...why do I feel that their makeup is the same as Yan Jun of the Ten Palaces?...Although I don't know much about history, but...I also know that you can't wear something like a sky-high crown. But you can do it here. There are more than a dozen of them, and everyone's costumes look a bit hideous... Although I don't know what the effect is under the camera, but I don't think they are alive. And..."

  He pointed to the distance again, at the base of the city wall, several crew members in charge of extras were holding a big portrait in their hands, telling the actors how to put on makeup.

  The group performers behind these stations must have done their own makeup, otherwise there would not be so many makeup artists to help them.

   Just kidding...thousands of people.

  The top of the portrait is the outline of a human face. There are two circles on the cheeks of the human face. The word "red" is written in the two circles, and the outline of the face outside is "white".

  The group actors took the makeup props distributed by the crew and applied them on their faces.

   Pale white, scarlet red.

  Xu Xin took a look and felt that these people were almost like ghosts under the dark light.

   "The makeup of these people... Under the dark camera, it would be good if the muscles on the face can move... If they don't, they really look like ghosts... Did you express it like this on purpose?"

   "Ha~"

  Xu Xin didn't see it. Ever since Zhang Yimou started talking about this topic, the smile in his eyes under the sunglasses hasn't disappeared.

  But he didn't answer Xu Xin's question, but instead asked:

   "You said... what are the portraits in the palace?"

   "The Walking Dead...uh..."

  In an instant, Xu Xin suddenly realized:

   "Did you do it on purpose?"

   "Well, I just don't know how many people can see it."

  Holding his arms in his arms, he pouted at "Ten Palaces of Yan Jun":

"These people are indeed the image of Yan Luo, and these people will fill the entire square at that time. In fact, you are right. The people in this palace are walking dead. And these people outside are numb. .Ninety-ninth Double Ninth Day, the more festive it is, the more numbness and insidiousness that is different from festivals must be shown.

   And this makeup represents the mask. The mask is dull, numb. Whether it's them or the royal family, everyone is wearing a mask to live. And under the mask, the soil with blooming chrysanthemums, the rich and luxurious palace...these are all masks, and under the mask is the dirtiest, ugly, and unbearable side. It's just a pity... Some people saw it but died, while some people saw it but dared not tell it, and some people couldn't see it at all... Do you understand? "

  showed his ideas to Xu Xin, Zhang Yimou went on to say:

"You have to have your own ideas, understand?...Of course, I don't mean to let you have them now. Many directors in this industry like to make some stupid mistakes, and they like to bring private goods when they come up. Ah, me How do movies express, what ideas, if you don’t understand, you’re just a layman, stupid...it’s not right.”

  Shaking his head, his left hand unfolded like a book, and the index finger of his right hand showed the pen recorded in the book.

  Pointing to his left hand, he said to Xu Xin:

   "Movies are actually the same as life. There are three realms. First, the mountain is a mountain. Second, the mountain is not a mountain. Third, the mountain is still a mountain. Many people like to go straight to the second realm, but that is not practical... Understand?"

  Xu Xin didn't answer, and listened quietly.

"You should shoot the movie well first, and understand it. What is understanding? For example, these big scenes in front of you, how do you schedule? When to shoot what shots? How to shoot the most economical? Sequence? What is the tension of the picture you want to express? What do you want to focus on? What kind of light and shadow should you use to cooperate with you?

  ...Or if you make a romance film, how do you express the relationship between a man and a woman? Or the atmosphere of a gangster movie? ...you have to figure this out first. Understand step by step, when to use what light and shadow, natural light? backlight? glare? dark light? What kind of character performance do you need, how should the actors meet your expectations, how to choose...etc.

  You need to understand these first... Oh, so the movie has to be shot like this. Although it doesn't mean that you have to shoot every genre, but at least you have to know, understand? For example, how do you express the most classic element of love? How to express the sense of suspense and oppression? You have to understand these. And after you understand it, you are going to meet a suitable script, try to cut in from your own perspective, combine it into your own ideas and shoot it... Do you understand what I mean? "

  The moment Xu Xin heard this, he hardly thought about it, so he nodded:

   "So...study is more important than anything else, right?"

"Snapped!"

  Zhang Yimou clapped his hands:

   "Eh, that's right~"

  His eyes are full of appreciation:

"You are only a freshman, and you still have a lot to learn, understand?... At that time, I came out of Beijing Film Studio and was assigned to Guangxi Film Studio. I worked as a photographer for two years, and the large and small films I shot came little by little. , and the things I told you, I can be regarded as able to understand, understand, understand, and use the things I learned in school. But from entering the factory to now, I actually look back and think about the things I use now. It's something I learned in school..."

   "Are you afraid that I will drop out of school after the Olympics are over?"

  Xu Xin asked tentatively.

   Zhang Yimou still did not answer directly after hearing it, but asked rhetorically:

   "What about you? What do you think?"

"Well…"

  Xu Xin shook his head:

   "I'm afraid you won't believe me when I tell you..."

   "Say it, what else are you hiding from me?"

"... Teacher Yu arranged for me to suspend school... And I never planned to drop out of school, or what to do if I stopped studying... After the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is over, I plan to go back to the sophomore year. Because... Indeed, I feel that I There are quite a lot of things that are lacking, especially..."

  Speaking of this, Xu Xin lowered his voice, moved closer to Zhang Yimou and said:

"I watched Jay Lun's performance and Yang Mi's performance... No matter how you look at it, I feel that there is a big gap. Think about it, Yang Mi is only a freshman, but she is a serious graduate. We chatted with Jay these two days, and he I have taken a few acting classes. Some basic skills and skills are completely unacceptable... There is at least ten Jays between the two. I can tell from this point that there is still a big gap between the majors and the non majors."

   "...what strange unit of measurement do you have?"

  Zhang Yimou couldn't laugh or cry, but nodded at the same time:

   "You're right to think so. I think many media are firing a child... called... the one who played "A World Without Thieves"..."

   "Wang Baogen?"

"That's right, it's him. Hengdian now has non-professionals, those who dream of being a star, those who want to be popular, those who want to make a fortune, etc. The reason why these group performances have doubled in recent years is actually a large part of the reason is that other people At first glance... Ah, this kind of group performance can also survive, so I came here with a fluke mentality. But in fact... In my opinion, saying a million is too exaggerated. One hundred thousand group performances can survive like this , is already lucky, understand? So...Xiao Xu."

  He suddenly became earnest:

"You still have to study, you know? It doesn't matter whether it's filmmaking, or what major you study, what university you go to... technical secondary school, junior college, technical school... everything is the same. Since you choose to study, at least you have to know and understand. Don't be impetuous , don’t be inflated, just be down-to-earth, understand? You have talent, so don’t waste it. Your twenties are not the time to make things happen. Our profession has a long lifespan. Don’t worry, don’t watch ~Ah, if others are angry, I can do whatever I want...or I have to hurry up and become a wrist or something. It's useless."

  Waving his hand, earnestly warned the young man in front of him:

"Lay the foundation. Only when the foundation is well laid can the superstructure be stable. For me, look more, think more, ask more questions, but more importantly, you should combine what you have learned to understand everything and make it solid. , come out and walk out your own path, then you will be fine. Do you understand?"

"Understand."

  Although it’s a bit inexplicable, I don’t know what’s going on, so the chat from the movie became a life mentor class.

  But Xu Xin nodded vigorously:

   "I understand what you mean... I'm not in a hurry to be popular... At worst, I'll go home and inherit the family business and become a coal boss. Those days were much more chic than squatting on the crew every day..."

   "..."

  The corner of Zhang Yimou's mouth twitched...

   For no reason, I felt that my whole hearted role model was fed to the dogs.

   "Look at your worthless look!"

   "...hehehe~"

  Xu Xinhan laughed, but his eyes fell on the top of the ten halls of Yan Jun again.

  He is looking forward to more and more... At night, what kind of effect will these people take when they are photographed.

  …

   "Jaylen, Mimi, you two come here."

  The sky has reached an acceptable level for Zhang Yimou.

   Ready to start shooting.

  And this early morning scene can only be filmed at this time. If you miss it, you will have to wait until tomorrow when it is completely dark.

   So time is precious.

  Xu Xin was a little worried, and planned to talk to the two of them again.

  He wanted to tell Jay Chou a play, but Nier consciously stopped the Four King Kongs.

   On Yang Mi's side, Zeng Jia quietly followed.

   "..."

  Xu Xinxin said, why are you so blind?

  So he looked up at her:

   "Are you busy?"

   "Uh... Hello Director Xu..."

   Zeng Jia seems to want to say hello and introduce herself.

  But Xu Xin nodded:

   "Hello, hello, I want to tell the two actors now, if you have nothing else to do...don't disturb the actor's status, okay?"

   "..."

  Yang Mi's mouth twitched.

   But Zeng Jia quickly nodded, looking very polite, and at the same time, after labeling Xu Xin as "not easy to contact" in her heart, she agreed:

   "Okay okay."

"Um."

  Ignored Zeng Jia and let her leave on her own, the girl was about to speak, but Xu Xin said directly:

   "Time is a little tight for a while. Jie Lun, have you memorized the procedure? Yuan Cheng kneels first, then Prince Yuan Xiang, and finally you. The two of them persuaded the queen mother to drink the medicine, and you persuaded the father to forget it."

"Um."

"here…"

  He pointed to a place in the script:

   "The mother drank the medicine, and the two children got up. But you have to slow down, understand?"

   "Slower?"

"Yes, you can't be fast, because at this time you already know that the drug is poisonous, so you are struggling, and you have to start slower than others. Slow down by a beat, and then move slower. The expression should be colder... Know how Are you cold?"

   "I know, you said, the nostrils dilate, the mouth is pursed, and the eyes look at a fixed point without moving."

   "Hmmm. Go for it once, okay?"

   "En En."

   After explaining to Jay Chou, he looked at Yang Mi again:

   "Here, after the emperor said "Chenshi's medicine, you drank two sips", the queen will look at you, how should you behave?"

   "Low your head, don't dare to look at her."

   "No, you have to hold your chest."

  Holding the script, Xu Xin tried hard to look away from his girlfriend's white softness, and said:

"Holding your chest is different from bowing your head. You have to exert force through your chest, let your arms on both sides arch forward, and your chest move back, instead of simply bowing your head. You have to show timidity and fear, rather than simply not daring to confront the queen. Look, do you understand?"

"…so?"

  After hearing this, Yang Mi didn't care about her boyfriend's tough attitude towards her manager. Naturally, a look of bowing her head appeared in her body language.

   Everything else is fine...

  The movement is very standard, but it's just...

   That groove looks deeper.

"…Um."

  Xu Xin responded and asked:

   "Behave better, the weather in this scene is not long, try to pass it once."

"Know it."

   "Don't worry."

   "Okay... let's go, I'll talk to your manager."

"…ah?"

  Yang Mi was surprised:

"What are you doing?"

   "Of course it's for your own good."

  Xu Xin rolled his eyes:

   "Can I still cheat you? Go ahead."

   "...Speak well, Sister Zeng treats me well."

"Know it."

   After signaling the two to leave, he walked directly to Zeng Jia who was standing in the distance.

   Actually, there is a reason for his cold attitude.

   It doesn't mean that Zeng Jia treats Yang Mi well or badly, but that he has to put on an attitude that is not easy to get along with.

  This kind of attitude is not bad, but it shows the appearance of "I'm not easy to mess with".

  Because according to Yang Mi, her manager sounds like she's turning her elbows a little bit.

  Understandable.

   After all, there is still her girlfriend's agency behind her.

   To put it bluntly, the girlfriend's current status is not enough to make her have any concerns, otherwise, when she heard that she was going to act in a drama, if Yang Mi hadn't moved out Director Zhang, the other party would have nodded in agreement.

  Now, this agent feels that her status is higher than that of her girlfriend.

  As for myself, if I put on an appearance of "I have a good temper", it will naturally give the other party the illusion that "he has a good temper" or subconsciously feel that I am bowing to the other party.

  This illusion, in case the relationship between myself and my girlfriend is exposed in the future...

  It is easy for this agent to not recognize who is the big and small king.

   It's the same reason that when Xu Miao just came back from college, several project managers who followed his father didn't take Xu Miao seriously.

  From Xu Miao, Xu Xin learned one thing.

   That is, for those who can’t recognize the status quo, who they rely on to get rich, and who they rely on for food, it is absolutely impossible to give the other party a bowl of rice without holding a stick in their hand.

  If you don’t hold a stick, someone will bark their teeth.

   Even dare to bite you beyond self-control.

  That will not work.

   Next, I have to get a role in a sitcom for my Ruan Mian.

  Let you think that I did this for granted.

   As for how to express this attitude...

Hi.

  As Xu Xin who has gone out to eat with his father several times, he is too familiar.

not to mention…

  This is a good opportunity to test people's hearts.

  It's just... If you really want to do it, you have to be a clown.

  Hey, be a clown be a clown.

  My girlfriend.

  If you don’t hurt yourself, who will hurt?

  …

   "Zeng Ji, right?"

  Hearing this, Zeng Jia looked at Xu Xin who was walking over, took a step forward, and stretched out his hand:

   "Director Xu, hello, I'm Zeng Jia, Mimi's manager. Thank you for your support, allowing Mimi to get such a great opportunity."

  Although she knew that the two were classmates, Zeng Jia's tone was still extremely polite.

   "Well, it's okay."

   Shaking hands with her perfunctorily, Xu Xin took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it and asked:

   "Have all the contracts been signed?"

   "Signed, signed today."

   "Well, that's fine."

  Xu Xin nodded:

   "We are classmates, and if I can take care of her affairs, I certainly can't give it to others."

  As soon as he said this, Zeng Jia nodded quickly:

   "Thank you very much, Director Xu. It is Mimixiu's blessing to have such a noble person like you."

   "Ha~"

  Xu Xin chuckled lightly:

   "This sounds comfortable... Who made us hit it off."

   "..."

   Zeng Jia's eyelids twitched.

   But before I had time to think about it, I heard this young man say:

   "By the way, Zeng Ji, how does your company arrange for her?...I'm talking about the next step. Mimi starred in Director Zhang's play, and she will definitely become famous after it is released. Do you have any arrangements?"

"Well…"

   Zeng Jia thought for a while, and tentatively said:

   "It must have been vigorously cultivated..."

   "And then? In a word, it's over?"

  Looking at Xu Xin who was full of surprise, she quickly added another sentence:

   "The main reason is that this incident happened suddenly, we haven't had time to study it..."

   "Aren't you some administrative department, or some big company... isn't it just a brokerage company?"

  With three points of contempt and three points of speechlessness, Xu Xin's words sounded a little arrogant.

"Why is it more complicated than ours? Still researching...I spent so much effort to get her a role, you can just enjoy the benefits, but still research?...I don't think you should study it. In this way, knowing "The Story of the Cooking Class" "Director?"

"…Know."

   Zeng Jia gradually tasted something wrong.

  A bad premonition hangs over my heart.

  Didn't Mimi say... Is it okay to have a relationship with him?

   But why do you feel that something is wrong after listening to the meaning of this sentence?

   "I voted for a new play of his, and the money has been transferred. There is a heroine over there, let her act."

   "...?"

   Zeng Jia was startled, but she was even less sure what the other party meant by this.

   Appreciate honey?

  Classmates help?

Or…

   And Xu Xin glanced at her puzzled expression, took a puff of cigarette and said casually:

"I told her a long time ago to let her take a look at the script, but she didn't come either. I have to wait for the agent to come here...they are still waiting, understand? I am an investor, and the director is still there. Waiting for me to decide on the heroine. So, after the show tonight, you ask her to come to my room and read the script. Try it out, and if I think it’s about the same, she will be the protagonist of this play.”

   "!"

  In an instant, Zeng Jia understood the meaning.

Or…

  She is too familiar with the meaning behind these words.

  But immediately a somewhat naive idea popped up.

  Didn't Mimi say...does he have a girlfriend?

   "Do you understand the meaning?"

  With a cigarette in his mouth, Xu Xin half-closed his eyes and continued to ask:

"Sometimes this girl... It's like she doesn't have a long heart. I asked her to read the script, but she just didn't come. Now you are here, you are her manager, just to persuade her. Director Shang directed "Cooking Class" For those who are in popular dramas such as "The Story of Love", his film is definitely not bad. The only thing missing is a heroine, let her try it at night, and persuade her well. Otherwise, I can only find someone else, understand Is it?"

   "..."

   Zeng Jia was speechless, looking at this very young "child" who was a classmate with Mimi, her heart was full of absurdity.

   At the same time, I was suddenly a little desperate.

  This circle...

   What happened?

   It’s fine for some old people... Why is there even a young person now...

  All...became like this?

But…

   "This... I'm sorry, Director Xu."

  Suddenly, she said this.

  The face is full of apology and flattery:

"Mimi is really ignorant sometimes. But... this child is more reasonable. I... Our company, although we know that Mimi has such a good opportunity now, we shouldn't miss it. But the reason why I said to study it just now is actually The reason is that...we are unwilling to sacrifice Mimi's career. Thanks to you, she is lucky to be able to join Director Zhang's crew, but she is still young, and her acting skills are not mature. So...we have more I want her to study more and practice more. Besides... her father is a policeman, and he has always been reluctant to let the girl show up. I still want her to go back to school and graduate first..."

   After saying this, Xu Xin's face turned cold.

   It's not cold either.

   It's more like a kind of... dissatisfaction.

   Open dissatisfaction.

   "Is that so... hiss~~~"

   took a puff of cigarette.

  The young man who lost his politeness just now nodded:

   "Okay, I see... Then she is sure she doesn't want this role, right?"

   "..."

   Facing this question, Zeng Jia hardly showed any hesitation on his face.

  All thoughts turned into firmness at this moment:

   "Well, thank Director Xu for your appreciation, but... I think it's better for Mimi to go back to school."

   "..."

  Xu Xin's complexion became increasingly ugly.

   But he didn't continue talking.

   Just gave Zeng Jia a cold look, and left without looking back.

   Zeng Jia just stood there, looking at Xu Xin's leaving back, her face turned cold.

   But the cold turned cold, this emotion didn't last long, and was replaced by worry.

"well…"

   With a long sigh, she shook her head slightly, and took out her phone directly.

  This matter must be discussed with the company first.

   Next...

  Looking at the girl who was already under the command of the crew, wearing a purple gauze and leading a few court ladies to the high platform that looked extraordinarily gorgeous, a hint of guilt appeared in her eyes.

  I'm very sorry for this girl.

but…

   She is too young.

  Perhaps because of her own reasons, Zeng Jia really couldn't send this little girl who had been with her since she was fifteen years old, according to the so-called unspoken rules of the entertainment industry.

  She entered Rongxinda in 2000.

   At first, it was Gui Yalei's agent.

  Because of his excellent business, he was later assigned to Chen Kun and Zhou Xun as second managers.

   But it didn't take long, after Zhou Xun and Chen Kun's careers were on the right track, she got to know this clever little girl.

   became the other party's agent.

  Anyway, Yang Mi is still young, and she goes to school and studies, so her business is not particularly busy.

  The usual focus of work is still on Chen Kun and Zhou Xun, but every year, I will work diligently to help Yang Mi find a role that is not bad for two scenes and slowly cultivate it.

  Yang Mi is very smart.

Definitely.

The little girl has a kind of wit that far surpasses her peers. From "The Family of Pink Pink" in 2002 to this "Sculpture of God", Zeng Jia felt relieved by her performance in the crew... and, after getting "Golden Armor" Before this opportunity, she had already starred in "Wang Zhaojun" and another drama "Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio: Nie Xiaoqian" assisted by the popular Xiaosheng Hu Jian.

   She is not out of work.

  Even though this young man is a bit more mysterious, Yang Mi is not the kind of actor that no one wants.

   You don't need to rely on this to gain a position.

  Even if these two dramas are scheduled for next year, as long as they air...she doesn't believe that Yang Mi will be short of work.

   "Nie Xiaoqian" has Hu Jian, and "Wang Zhaojun" is a series produced by CCTV.

   These are guarantees of ratings.

  Although this young man is mysterious and seems to have a lot of background, he is actually related to Zhang Yimou, that Zhang Wu...etc.

but…

   Big deal, wouldn’t it be over if we don’t act in a movie?

   TV dramas have enough celebrities, is it possible that this young man can cover the sky with one hand?

  She didn't believe it even more.

  So, Yu Qing, this child has been with her since she was fifteen years old, not to mention her own sister, but after all, she has been with her since she was a child.

   As for Yu Li, the movie cannot be shown, but at least Rong Xinda still has some say in TV dramas.

  She is not afraid.

  So, if you want to use a so-called "heroine" TV series, let yourself hand over Mimi?

  Thinking of this, the regret on Zeng Jia's face turned into a cold look again.

snort.

  Daydreaming.

   I don’t care about your virtues.

  But immediately this coldness turned into worry.

  I hope the other party won't wear small shoes for Mimi here.

  If so...

  The days of the child...

   But it's sad...

  But she didn't know that after Xu Xin left, she was very happy.

   I am particularly satisfied with myself.

good.

  I feel that I am okay as a clown.

  In fact, his biggest worry is that this agent is the kind of guy who compromises with his interests and has an eye for money.

  But now it was just such a rough test, and the resolute attitude of the other party made him feel relieved.

Um…

   Zeng Jia...ah no.

  Sister Zeng, well done!

   This person can deal with.

  Something is true.

   After breaking out this month, I got the "Daily Change 4D" badge. Next month, I will have my teeth pulled out, and I may spend a few days there, because I am quite afraid of tooth extractions. It is said that after the wisdom teeth are pulled out, the brain is in a daze, so let's talk to the big guys first. I will tell you in advance when the time comes~

  (end of this chapter)