Crazy, 500 yuan also dare to make a science fiction blockbuster

"No, I don't bother to bribe anyone. It's just that seeing him in a red coat today makes me feel that she is too suitable for the role in the movie."

"Can I ask what character it is?" Frank asked curiously.

He smiled slightly, "You just read the script, right?"

"Well, it's only been about ten minutes now, and I remember it's quite familiar, so if the character you mentioned hasn't left the script, then I think I should be able to remember it."

Ye Heng nodded, "In the script, there should be a paragraph like 'That's a little girl, she wore a red coat and walked through the concentration camp.' Do you remember?"

"Although it's a bit different from what you said, I still remember it."

"That should be a problem with translation." Ye Heng smiled and glanced at Qian Jun who was always translating beside him.

"I don't have as good a memory as yours." After translating Ye Heng's words, Qian Jun added in a low voice.

Speaking of which, Frank seemed to understand what Ye Heng meant.

"So you want my granddaughter to play the girl in red?"

"Yes, what do you think?"

"I'll have to go back and ask my granddaughter, and her parents' opinion."

Ye Heng nodded, expressing his understanding.

But then, Frank seemed to think of something again.

"Well, can I ask you a question?"

"of course can."

"Did you decide from the beginning that the film would be in black and white?"

"Yes, it was decided that way from the beginning." Ye Heng nodded.

Hearing this, Frank touched his chin with his hand, and there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Then why did you put that in the script? 'A girl in red'?"

"Won't all the movies turn black when they're finally shot?"

A smile appeared on Ye Heng's face, but he shook his head.

"Well, maybe what I just said is not accurate enough."

"Not accurate enough?" Frank froze for a moment.

"Yeah, that's not accurate enough. There's not just black and white in this movie, but a touch of red."

"A touch of red?"

This time Frank was even more at a loss, completely unable to understand what Ye Heng was talking about.

"The color on that little girl, she is the only character in the whole movie who has color."

Hearing Ye Heng's explanation, Frank was completely stunned.

Now he feels that he doesn't understand the movie even more.

"Well, let me simulate it."

"simulation?"

"Yes, have you seen black and white movies?"

"I watched some when I was a child, on discs, but I can't seem to find them now. There are also those documentaries you mentioned before, but there are not many of them now."

"It's okay, as long as you have an impression in your mind."

Then, Ye Heng began to describe it to Frank.

"In a black-and-white scene, a concentration camp surrounded by working Jews."

"Next to it were some guys with guns and helmets and military uniforms."

"At this moment, a little girl walked in slowly. She was wearing a red coat, so different. In a world of black and white, she had the only color."

"Imagine, in a world that is purely black and white, a touch of red suddenly appears. It is eye-catching and makes people unconsciously focus on it."

……

A few seconds later, Frank slowly opened his eyes, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.

"While imaginary, it's still shocking."

Ye Heng nodded, "And if it's a movie, think about it, what would it be like for people to see this red scene after watching a black and white movie for 10 minutes?"

Hearing this, Frank couldn't help laughing.

"That's really unbelievable." He looked at Ye Heng, "I even think that you want to make a black and white movie just for this touch of red."

"Maybe."

Chapter 398 80 years ago

In the next few days, the casting of the film was gradually completed.

However, the upper echelons of the Swastika were a little surprised to learn that Ye Heng was going to shoot a black and white movie.

Black and white movies, you must know that this type of movie has disappeared for nearly 80 years!

The president, prime minister, and other senior officials of the swastika country sat there with a hint of worry in their eyes.

"But director Ye Heng said that using black and white movies can better reflect a sense of reality." Frank told them Ye Heng's original words.

But at this time, the president couldn't help showing a contemptuous smile on his face.

"B&W movies? Realism? Sorry, but this is definitely the funniest joke I've ever heard."

"In terms of reality, shouldn't color movies be more realistic! And the current technology is changing with each passing day and developing so strongly!"

"He can even record every pore of yours, isn't that true enough!"

"Comparing black-and-white movies with color movies is like comparing cartoons with movies, and then saying that cartoons are more realistic."

After finishing speaking, the president snorted coldly, apparently not believing Frank's explanation.

But Frank quickly continued.

"No, Mr. President, the reality he is talking about is not the kind of reality that makes people's faces look as if they are in front of them. I think it is more like a kind of, how should I put it, texture, a texture of reality!"

But the president didn't pay any attention to Frank, looking at the other side of his head, as if he didn't want to pay attention to him at all.

However, the Prime Minister at the side nodded towards him, "Go on to Frank, tell us what you think."

Frank nodded, "Director Ye Heng said that most of the documentaries about concentration camps and World War II are in black and white."

"The reason why he also made the movie in black and white is to make the movie closer to that era."

"It's as if this is not a movie, but a documentary, with black and white images unique to that era, something that has disappeared from people's memory."

"Wars, concentration camps, Nazis, these things are too far away from people. He needs something to bring people back to that era, and black and white images are a good choice."

After listening to Frank's words, the Prime Minister nodded.

"If you say that, it is indeed a good choice."

"Okay, I approve you to show this script in the form of a black-and-white movie. If it's not enough, I still have a question I can't help but ask."

Frank nodded, "Just ask."

"How are you going to make this movie? The only machines I know that can still be used to shoot black and white movies are those old antiques in museums."

After hearing this, Frank froze.

Since entering the color era, people have left everything about the black and white era.

As if they were afraid that they would be left in that world with only two colors, they abandoned everything.

The technology of shooting black-and-white movies now is still 80 years ago, but those machines are a bit too old-fashioned.

"I think, since Director Ye Heng decided to make a black and white film from the very beginning, he should have considered all these issues."

Frank guessed and said, but he was still a little uncertain.

The prime minister who heard this was obviously a little unhappy.

"Frank, go back and ask Director Ye Heng carefully. Whether he is ready or not, you should ask these things clearly in advance."

"Don't wait until the time comes when something goes wrong, and then rush to find a solution."

Frank nodded quickly, "Okay, I'll check with Director Ye Heng as soon as I get back."

"Then come here first today, you go back and rest."

With that said, the meeting broke up.

As soon as he left, Frank immediately called Ye Heng.

At this time, Ye Heng was sitting in the room, watching the actors audition.

"Hello, Mr. Frank, what's the matter?"

"Well, Director Ye Heng, I would like to ask, if you want to shoot the movie in black and white, how do you plan to shoot it?"

"Of course it is..." Ye Heng was about to answer, but then, his mind turned and he suddenly thought of something!

The world has completely abandoned black and white movies, starting from the last century, starting from 80 years ago.

After that, no black-and-white movies or TV series came out, and people have completely abandoned everything in this field.

The only thing left, probably, is that in some Asian countries, a black and white photo of the dead is taken.

And other than that, there is hardly any black-and-white film technology developing in this world!

In other words, if Ye Heng wanted to shoot a black and white movie, he would have to directly use a camera from 80 years ago, or develop something himself...

Ye Heng can be said to be a professional in making movies, but Ye Heng is a complete noob when it comes to these things.

"Director Ye Heng, are you still there?"

Frank's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Um, I'm here, I'm here."

"So how are you going to make this movie?"

At this moment, Ye Heng only felt his scalp go numb, but he still gritted his teeth and said.

"I think it should be using equipment from 80 years ago."

Hearing this, there was a long silence on the other side.

"Are you sure?"

"At present, it seems that this is the only way."

There was a trace of helplessness on Ye Heng's face, this time it was indeed that he hadn't considered everything comprehensively.

"Do you need me to bring you a video camera?"

"The kind that were made in black and white 80 years ago," Frank added.

"Oh, thank you then."

After thanking him, Ye Heng turned off the phone.

At this time, he can be said to be one head and two big.

After waiting for two hours, the audition of the actors ended, and Frank's phone rang again.

"Hey, Director Ye Heng, I brought the machine, where should we meet?"

Ye Heng glanced at the venue where he was now, "It's where the audition is, do you know where it is?"

"I know, I chose this place."

"All right, I'll wait for you here."

After waiting for another ten minutes, Frank walked in with a few people carrying a machine.

Ye Heng looked at the machine. From the outside, it seemed to be similar to the ones they use now.

But if you look closely, you will find that many of his things are not so fine, and it can even be said to be rough.

He has a telescope-like lens, next to a disc for film, and a wooden tripod with four limbs, which looks strangely beautiful.