China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

In front of Ling Zifeng, Yang Jie was still able to hold herself up, but as soon as he left, her expression immediately became solemn.

If Beijing Film Studio really makes the movie "Journey to the West", how can it compare with others?

Than funds?
Uh……

Than equipment?
Uh……

Than actors?
Pull them down, good actors are all in major film studios, and they have a system. Even if you want to borrow actors, you have to pick them first, and then you can get CCTV in their turn.

Although Yang Jie has a stubborn temper and never admits defeat, she has to admit that if she really competes with Ling Zifeng, at least in terms of hardware, she has no chance of winning.

Just as he was thinking about it, he couldn't help but be startled when he heard Gu Bei's words.

"How to say?"

Gu Bei knew that he had to add fuel to the fire at this time to burn Yang Jie's small universe, otherwise the director's morale would decline before the war even started, and he would have to abandon his armor and collapse thousands of miles later.

As for whether Beijing Film Studio has made a movie version of "Journey to the West", Gu Bei is still vague now. He has indeed never seen it in his memory, but no one can guarantee that it has not been made.

After all, major film studios produce hundreds of movies every year, but only one-third of them are ultimately released.

Maybe Ling Zifeng really filmed it, but it wasn't released in the end, or maybe it was released, and then the master tape was damaged or lost, and people didn't know about it.

These situations are not new and may happen.

But Gu Bei still preferred it, and this plan eventually ran aground.

Because the masterpiece "Camel Xiangzi" directed by Ling Zifeng, if Gu Bei remembers correctly, was released in 82. If "Journey to the West" really was filmed, the time would not match.

"Director Yang, Director Ling just said that what he wants to film is from the birth of the Stone Monkey to the acquisition of the scripture. A movie can last up to two hours. How can he cover so much content?"

Yang Jie nodded. She was a fan of the authorities just now, but now what Gu Bei said makes sense.

"If Director Ling had only excerpted one of the paragraphs, such as causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, three fights with white-bone demons, and three tunes of banana fans, there would be no conflict with us."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Yang Jie figured this out and immediately threw all her worries behind her.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it's more important to get down to business."

The reason for coming to Beijing Film Studio today is Wang Xizhong. Even if he really wants to compete with Ling Zifeng, that will happen in the future. The most important thing now is to make his own preparations.

Blacksmith need its own hardware.

"mom!"

Before Teacher Wang Xizhong could see him, Gu Beixian saw Li Sufen.

"Little Bei?"

When Li Sufen saw Gu Bei, she was startled for a moment, then frowned.

"It's work time now, why are you here?"

As he said that, he looked at Yang Jie aside, who is this little old lady?
"Mom! I came here with Director Yang to do something. By the way, Mom, this is Director Yang Jie. Director Yang, this is my mother."

Yesterday, Gu Bei already mentioned that he was assigned to the preparatory team of "Journey to the West" and also mentioned director Yang Jie.

"Hello, Director Yang, hello."

Knowing that Yang Jie was Gu Bei's leader, Li Sufen immediately showed great enthusiasm.

For a son to make a living in someone else's hands, the relationship must be on good terms.

"Xiao Bei is in your group and will inevitably cause you trouble in the future. If this child is disobedient, just teach him a lesson."

Yang Jie said a few polite words and then expressed her intention.

"You are here to see Teacher Wang. It just so happens that Teacher Wang and I are in the same group. I will take you there."

With Li Sufen leading the way, Yang Jie met Wang Xizhong smoothly. When she walked into the studio, Gu Bei was immediately attracted by the plaster models that filled the room.

In previous lives, some people said that Wang Xizhong was the No. 1 stunt artist in the Chinese film and television industry, and it was true.

In today's film and television dramas, character modeling is basically done through makeup. Wang Xizhong was the first person to introduce molds into makeup modeling.

Yang Jie told CCTV that Wang Xizhong was preparing to film "Journey to the West" and invited Wang Xizhong to be responsible for the character styling. After hearing this, Wang Xizhong immediately became very interested in this task.

At Beijing Film Studio, although Wang Xizhong often participated in makeup and styling work for some major dramas, many of the techniques he mastered were of no use at all.

Previously, when he heard that his boss wanted to make a movie "Journey to the West", Wang Xizhong was also gearing up and approached Ling Zifeng to volunteer. However, they didn't even take notice of him, a local monk, and planned to hire a team from the United States.

Wang Xizhong was greatly disappointed. He never expected that Yang Jie would take the initiative to ask him to come out.

What is there to hesitate about.

"Teacher Wang, every character, including monsters, monsters, gods, Buddhas, and little monsters, as long as they are not mortal, needs to be reshaped. This workload is huge, so you must be mentally prepared."

Wang Xizhong smiled. He didn't care about difficulties at all.

"Director Yang, who of our generation has experienced hardship? I don't need to prepare anything. I can start working now. If you have any requirements for character modeling, just ask."

Wang Xizhong said this, so Yang Jie was naturally not polite.

"If you ask... the most important thing is that the modeling should also take into account the performance. You are an expert in character modeling. Which character should use a full face and which character should use a half face. You can first come up with a plan. My opinion is that it is best. Use less plastic surgery so as not to affect the performance. Also, the final look must not only have its own characteristics, but also be beautiful, especially for Monkey King. He must look like a monkey but be beautiful at the same time. After all, he is the Monkey King!"

Wang Xizhong nodded while listening. Yang Jie's request could be summed up in just two words - angry.

Characters should not only be vivid, but also lively.This "vivid" not only means vivid in appearance, but also vivid in performance.

If you just get a mask and fasten it on your face, it won't work without the actor's mouth moving when he's speaking.

"As for the appearance of the four masters and apprentices, the artist in the station also made a few sketches for your reference."

As Yang Jie spoke, she took out four pieces of paper from her bag. Gu Bei recognized them at a glance as the portraits of the Buddhist group he had drawn.

"Yeah! That's right, Director Yang. CCTV is indeed the main station. Hidden Dragon and Crouching Tiger. This picture is good. It's well drawn. It doesn't stick to the inherent form, and it's not superstitious about authority. Director Yang, who is the master who drew it?"

Yang Jie didn't speak, but turned to look at Gu Bei.

"Is it this young man? Not bad, not bad. It's really good that young people have ideas."

Just after accepting Yang Jie's invitation, Wang Xizhong was already thinking about how to style the four masters and apprentices. Now after looking at Gu Bei's four pictures, he suddenly had an idea.

"Xiao Bei, was it really you who drew this?"

Li Sufen asked in a low voice.

Gu Bei nodded sheepishly. Li Gui met Li Kui, how could he not be embarrassed?

In the 86 version of "Journey to the West", almost every character's shape was created by teacher Wang Xizhong. Gu Bei just made a copy of the painting. Who knew that Yang Jie would bring him to see teacher Wang Xizhong.

"sure!"

Li Sufen smiled, this eldest son really showed his face to her.

As the saying goes, in the first 20 years, you should respect your father and your son, and in the next 20 years, you should respect your son and your father. The same goes for mothers.

Hearing Wang Xizhong praise Gu Bei, how could Li Sufen be unhappy?

Then, as if Wang Xizhong had met a close friend, he took Gu Bei for a chat. These portraits of Gu Bei really touched his heart.

There is no need to modify it at all, just take it and prepare it for molding.

Now all that needs to be considered is what materials to use and fine-tuning according to the actor's face shape.

After chatting for a long time, Yang Jie saw that the matter was settled and stood up to leave.

It was already time to get off work, so Gu Bei didn't need to go back to Taili. He saw Yang Jie off and went home with Li Sufen.

Wearing a red gauze scarf and big sunglasses, Li Sufen's protective measures were in place, but Gu Bei was still bah bah bah all the way.

There is no way, every time in this season in Beijing, sand and dust weather will never be absent.

It will take several more years for the work of wind prevention and sand control to be taken seriously.

just now……

Pooh!
"Xiao Bei, after you start over there, if you have the chance, follow Teacher Wang more often. If you can learn Teacher Wang's unique skills, you won't have to worry about finding a job wherever you go."

Mom, can we talk again when we go home?
You wrapped it up very tightly, I can...

Pooh!
Gu Bei could also understand Li Sufen's thoughts. Parents in the world are all the same. Although they all hope that their children will succeed, how many people can be like dragons and phoenixes?
The vast majority of them are still in oblivion, and it is good to be peaceful and happy.

Li Sufen's thoughts were very simple. As long as Gu Bei could have a stable job, have enough food and clothing, and wait a few years to marry a wife and have a child, she would be content.

What's more, Gu Bei majored in art. If he could really learn Wang Xizhong's stunt modeling skills, he would still be in demand in other units even if he didn't get his job at CCTV.

It's a pity that Gu Beizhi is not here.

He still doesn't know which direction he will develop in the future, but he will definitely strive to become a master.

No matter how well you learn stunt modeling, you are still a craftsman in the final analysis.

It wasn't that Gu Bei looked down upon this job, it was just too dull.

If you don't struggle with being reborn once, wouldn't it be a disgrace to God's gift?

"Mom! I know!"

Gu Bei said yes just to appease Li Sufen, otherwise, he would definitely attract nagging all the way.

"As long as you know, do your best. I see that Director Yang thinks highly of you. Come here and ask Teacher Wang to take you with you. Tell Mom, what have you been doing these two days?"

Say now?
Pooh!
"Mom, can we talk later? Bah, tell you a few more words and fill my mouth with sand."

Ha ha!

Li Sufen smiled, she really hadn't considered this part.

"Okay, let's talk when we go home."

He saw Gu Bei closing his mouth tightly and half-squinting his eyes to protect himself from the wind and sand.

"I'll also buy you a headscarf tomorrow weekend, so you can wear it after get off work."

Are you kidding me?

Who doesn’t want to be good to young people?
The young man goes out with a gauze scarf on his head?
"Mom, you don't ruin your son like you. If I really wrap myself up in a gauze scarf and go out, I won't be laughed at!"

After hearing this, Li Sufen probably thought of Gu Bei's appearance wrapped in a red gauze scarf, and smiled very unkindly.

Ugh……

With a mother like this, being a son is really tiring.
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