Director’s Legend

"I have thought it through very clearly. Huang Bo, just concentrate on making your movie. Once "No Man's Land" is finished, I also hope that your Lao Ning will set off another box office miracle and make a lot of money. Well, don't worry That’s right, I understand.”

After hanging up the phone, Shao Shuaijun raised his wrist and looked at the time. It was already past six o'clock in the afternoon. There have been constant calls in the past two days. Whether they are familiar or unfamiliar, they will call to ask about the situation.

Just as he was about to get up to eat, another call came from Liu Yifei.

"Hey, Ajun, I'm Liu Yifei."

Shao Shuaijun sat down again and said with a smile: "Hello, Liu Yifei, how is the filming of "The King of Kung Fu" going?"

"It's almost finished. Are you okay?"

"certainly."

"I saw the news, you want to make a blockbuster again, right? You have to think clearly, there are great risks in making a blockbuster, although I definitely believe that you are the most powerful director. But shouldn't you make some low-budget movies first? . Your film "33 Days of Love" is very good. This type of romance film is low-cost and has great market prospects if it is well shot..."

"But now I really want to make a big-budget movie. "Inception" is a script I have decided on for a long time."

"I still think you shouldn't be filming big productions now. Ah Jun, you have to think clearly. You are not old now, you are still young. Do you have to rush to prove yourself? Many of us... I believe you are the best director."

"Thank you for your opinion and trust." Shao Shuaijun pursed his lips and smiled, "I will seriously consider it. Liu Yifei, I wish you all the best in filming."

Putting down the phone, Shao Shuaijun shook his head mockingly.

No one believed he would succeed, and his friends were all trying to persuade him.

It seems that one movie will shatter all the halo that surrounds him. Shao Shuaijun could feel their concern, but he couldn't accept it. He wanted to shout loudly and tell the world that "Inception" would surprise everyone. Let him return to the ranks of the world's great directors.

pity. He couldn't say it, and even if he did, no one would believe it.

"We are like living in two worlds. You will never understand what I want, and I will never understand what you are thinking." Shao Shuaijun said to himself. "The only one who understands me. There is only one woman. My sister Xiuxiu!"

Picking up the phone, Shao Shuaijun dialed: "Hello, Sister Xiuxiu. Get off work quickly. I just made a reservation at Cheryl's restaurant..."

…

July 29, 2007, carries the media’s bad press, the worries of relatives and friends, the curses of some people, and my own desires. Shao Shuaijun flew to the United States to prepare for the crew of "Inception".

This time without the participation of additional investors, Shao Shuaijun chose the crew members more calmly. Shao Shuaijun is the director and will also serve as the producer and supervisor of "Inception". Wang Wei, who has good cooperation with them, has recently been promoted to the general manager of Dream Chaser Film and Television Company, and she will also serve as a producer. Summit Entertainment's business in the United States is general, and general manager Mitchell Bruce has a lot of time to waste. As a local snake in Hollywood, Shao Shuaijun was naturally selected as the producer.

Photographer assistant Hatton Barry, who worked with him in "The Night Watcher", showed outstanding talent in using imax cameras. This time, he was promoted by Shao Shuaijun and became a full-fledged photographer. Of course, he is just a member of the camera team, but he alone cannot control this big production.

Huang Yuetai, who worked well with "Painted Skin", was also selected by Shao Shuaijun as the crew's photographer. Huang Yuetai is very popular with Shao Shuaijun in terms of picture and light perception.

Martial arts director Dong Wei, following "Painted Skin" and "The Night Watcher", was once again called upon by Shao Shuaijun to serve as the film's action director. Gao Zhisheng, who followed the filming of "The Big Bang Theory", was also brought into the directing team by Shao Shuaijun and served as the director's assistant.

Basically, before Shao Shuaijun came to the United States to make preparations, these candidates had already been decided.

When he arrived in the United States, Shao Shuaijun had no intention of socializing and went straight to work. Although he doesn't know how long it will take to complete "Inception", his plan is to complete the release before the year and participate in the Christmas movie. If not, then postpone it to next summer.

Therefore, time is tight.

After a day of jet lag, on the third day, Shao Shuaijun gathered the current few people together and held a meeting.

"You have all seen the script of "Inception," so I won't talk nonsense. This is a movie constructed from a dream world, and there will be many scenes that cannot be shot directly, such as the house spinning, the train driving onto the street, and the snow-capped mountains collapsing. , floods destroyed castles, etc.”

In the conference room, Shao Shuaijun wrote on the whiteboard: "This is not the kind of fantasy movie. My setup is very complete. This is science fiction. Therefore, the images I pursue must be real, effective, and full of shock." Except for some shots, I have to use film to increase the texture of the picture. Mitchell, are you familiar with Hollywood? Which photographers are good at shooting special effects shots of real scenes with props? Can you recommend them to me?"

Mitchell thought for a while: "There are many, but after reading the script, I felt that the use of light in the movie is very important, and I happened to know two photographers. They were Bob Adams and David who had shot "Spider-Man". Orr, they have done a lot of research on film exposure and photography light distribution, and I think he can meet your requirements very well."

"Contact them as soon as possible." Shao Shuaijun nodded and continued his analysis, "We will wait for the photography team to be ready and hold another meeting to coordinate the shooting issues. Now, we still need a large number of prop masters, which is very urgent. Sister Wang and Mitchell, whether it’s from China or the United States, I want the top prop master!”

In "Inception" designed by Shao Shuaijun, the requirements for props are very strict, because the filming is in a dream world, and many lenses that violate physics are used. Take a shot designed in a hotel. To capture the real feeling of weightlessness and for actors to stand and fight on the roof, props are needed to achieve this.

Special effects can do it, but real props can never be as perfect.

"Don't worry, as long as you have money, you can do anything in Hollywood. But, should we discuss location selection?"

Shao Shuaijun nodded: "Yes, there are about six major scenes in the movie. The beginning is set in the Magic City, and we also need to build a palace on Chongming Island. Then there are the street explosions of cafes in Paris, the folding of buildings, and the mirroring of bridges. Hotel battles in London and street trains in Los Angeles. And then there was also filming in Tangier, Morocco, and a snowy mountain."

"This is a complex project."

"So now we have to get the members of the crew first, and then arrange them one by one and divide the work. In addition, we need film to increase the sense of the picture, and we also need special effects to participate. The project is huge and needs to be real. My idea is to convene The special effects company is involved in the entire production of the film.”

"This is easy to handle. We can send out invitation letters now." (To be continued...)