Disaster Artist

Film, in essence, is the art of scheduling and editing.

Why the new generation of directors' works are complained about "rigid" and why superhero movies are complained about "rigid", the main problem is scheduling.

Fighting scenes, explosion scenes, cosmic wars, bombings, these shots, whether it is computer special effects or actual shooting, the scheduling is very important, how to present the scene, how to draw the perspective, how to create a sense of immersion, and how to mobilize adrenaline. , this is a science.

To a certain extent, the more commercial blockbusters, the more "movie sense" is needed. Instead, art films rely on lines, characters, plots and cores to create emotional impact, even if the camera is placed in place to present a long shot. There is no problem, the presentation methods are obviously more diverse, but commercial films are not--

Because commercial films need visual impact.

Here, a simple example can be used to explain what is called "scheduling" more clearly and intuitively:

Steven-Spielberg.

Many ordinary audiences do not understand why Spielberg is a "commercial film director", but why he can be called "Master" by countless professionals and fanatical fans, is it because of "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Rui" uh"?

actually not.

In Spielberg's work sequence, there are two such films, "Happy Terminal" and "Ready Player One".

There is such a scene in "Happy Terminal" where the male protagonist is trapped in the airport, unable to leave, and then the camera rises, showing the busy scene of the entire airport.

Here, Spielberg's scheduling ability is deeply demonstrated:

It wasn't until many years later that people learned that this scene of the busy airport scene, the movement and timing of all the people who appeared on the scene, was designed.

"The Age of Rebirth"

When and where people pass laterally and encounter people, they will react, and then who will appear again, which will trigger a chain effect.

Everything, everything is carefully designed by Spielberg.

In the final picture, you can see hundreds of people hustle and bustle, criss-crossing and flowing, but there is no noise and confusion at all, which sets off the loneliness and confusion of the male protagonist. Present the situation of the male protagonist.

This skill is definitely not something that ordinary directors can possess.

"Ready Player One" is another presentation, the car at the beginning of the first act.

Just this scene, switching from the third perspective to the subjective perspective and back to the third perspective, from focusing on the protagonist to focusing on the overall situation and then switching back to the protagonist, the entire shot scheduling is like mercury pouring down the ground, dazzling and hearty at the same time. art to the extreme.

You know, Spielberg was seventy-two years old when he filmed "Ready Player One", but this skill still easily kills a Mesozoic director.

Look at the schedule of those superhero movies, lifeless, not only stereotyped, but also rigid and boring, this is the most fatal blow.

Why are superhero movies called "theme parks"?

Because the movie presents a set, a backplane, and then goes through the same routine over and over again. Apart from the emotional impact, the movie itself has no charm, and the art of scheduling and editing has been forgotten. Then, the movie is again How can it be called a movie?

Of course, Lu Qian doesn't think he can be compared to Spielberg, but at least he is trying and is still making progress.

After accumulating a certain amount of experience through the two works of "Raid", Lu Qian hopes to go a step further in "Deadpool" and use scheduling to show the vitality of the picture.

Those seemingly unimportant details collided during scheduling and editing, bursting out chemical reactions, and finally presenting a different viewing experience.

The simplest and most direct point is that the villain/thug who appears on the screen does not seem to have any martial arts cells all over his body:

Standing posture, footsteps, posture, body shape, etc., are completely the posture of ordinary people, so how to bring an immersive viewing experience?

Perhaps, ordinary viewers simply can't notice the attitude of the villain in the picture, is it pressing the horse? Are you stepping in the defensive footsteps of a boxer?

But these details will not be swallowed by the picture, on the contrary, they will become the building part of the atmosphere of the picture and will be presented through the shot scheduling.

Further, moving routes, martial arts routines, picture composition, movement scheduling, etc., they will also become an indispensable part of the picture in Lu Qian's mind, and the final presentation is a whole, a visual and auditory impact. .

In order to ensure that this can be done, Lu Qian has been busy.

After a long rehearsal in Lanchuan, the actual shooting in Qingcheng still encountered many problems——

No, they have been "trapped" here on the viaduct for five days, but the scene is still not finished.

Moreover, because Lu Qian insisted on shooting on the spot, it also means that the conditions of the natural environment are changing every day, and they need to make adjustments every day.

Things were not easy before, and now they are even more difficult.

Even Lu Qian himself had sweaty palms——

However, apart from being nervous, he is more excited and excited. In the face of new things and challenges, Lu Qian is still enthusiastic about the director's work~www.readwn.com~ The difficulty shows that there is still room for improvement and breakthroughs. , which just shows that there is still room for growth in the position of Lu potential director.

Lu Qian, completely enjoyed it.

After communicating with the sound engineer again to ensure the live radio, Lu Qian went back to the monitor and looked at the past from a distance:

The location of the monitor is very, very back, about 30 meters away from the shooting site, and the director must control it from the overall height.

"Attention all units, get ready."

"We waited for the signal from the lighting crew, everyone was ready and ready to shoot."

Lu Qian's voice came from the walkie-talkie, and all the groups were quickly in place.

Nervous, but tense, but the same scene has been filmed for the fifth day, everyone is familiar with it, and they confirm their work again and again, and then focus.

Outside the barricades, the rustling sounds were all quieted down, and the heart couldn't help but rise high, looking at the studio not far away with anticipation.

As soon as Su Zi stood up, he waved the green flag and sent a signal in the direction of Lu Qian.

Lu Qian did not send a signal immediately, but waited for a while, and there was no sound from the walkie-talkie, which also meant that all units were ready.

Wind, hunting.

The highest point of the viaduct is at least 30 meters from the ground, and it is in mid-air. You can clearly feel the raging winds swarming from all directions, but the dignified and tense air of the crew is still unmoved. All the melon-eating people watching at the scene—

Hold your breath.

Then, Lu Qian gave the field a signal.

"Start shooting!"

With a shout, "Deadpool" kicked off the first filming of the fifth day in Qingcheng.

here we go!