Heads Up Hollywood

In the movie Tang En wanted to direct, more than 95% of the shots required post-processing. Except for a set of scenes that had to be filmed in the Nevada desert, most of them were done in the studio.

Because of the fixed shooting location and the ease of the green screen setting, it is estimated that the shooting period of the entire movie will not exceed 80 days.

Twain is likely to finish filming the entire film before "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is released in North America.

However, it is estimated that the post-processing of the entire film took as long as 10 months.

Fortunately, before the filming started in May, some special effects have already been produced, and the post-production can be synthesized. The post-production will be completed around March next year, and it will be officially screened globally in mid-May.

Now, the appearance of director Twain has brought great confidence to the entire crew.

Not to mention the success of "Titanic", "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is already a legend.

A comedy, with a cost of 15 million US dollars, has an overseas box office of over 100 million. This shock to Hollywood is no less than last year's big boat!

So don't look at Tang En's youth, his authority and status in the crew are no worse than George Lucas.

Especially Ben Affleck, who played "Obi-Wan", thanked Twain even more.

He'd heard about it a long time ago, and the reason why he got the role was because Don Walker had a fierce argument with George Lucas, and then...won.

Ben Affleck is 1.93 meters tall and weighs 80 kilograms. He has a strong body and a sharp face. He is a tough guy actor. Being able to participate in a movie like Star Wars will undoubtedly make his star path smoother.

Now, "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is about to shoot the first set of footage.

This set of shots took place in the Republic’s top-secret elder’s house, and is divided into four parts.

1. The elders arranged a task for the two Jedi knights to go to Naboo to rescue Queen Padmé Amidala who was in crisis.

2. The two Jedi knights returned from Naboo and told about the plight there.

3. The Jedi Knight Qui-Gon said that he found a nine-year-old slave child-Anakin Skywalker on the desert planet Tatu, and planned to accept him as an apprentice, but was rejected by the elders.

4. Qui-Gon was killed in the duel with Darth Moore. The Jedi Knight Obi-Wan upheld his will and hoped to accept Anakin as a disciple, and the elders agreed.

These are the four main shots that run through the entire movie, and they were shot together because they took place in the same scene.

The set has been set up in the studio, and there are two people sitting on the four elder chairs. The other two empty seats will be filled with animated characters in post-production.

"Qui-Gon King" played by Liam Neeson and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" played by Ben Affleck walked out of the door at the end of the corridor and came to the solemn and solemn Presbyterian Vault.

"Guys!" Tang En stared at the viewfinder for a while, then walked up to the two male actors, and said with a smile: "Remember, you are Jedi Knights, I want you to show the determination and bravery that Jedi Knights possess , you have to be smart in your walk, and have a cold expression on your face!"

It's not good for Tang En to tell Liam Neeson directly, after all, he is very qualified, it's just that his acting skills... are really bad.

After admonishing several actors, Tang En went to several assistant directors, checked their tools, and went around in a big circle before returning to his director's seat and watching the exquisitely set Star Wars On the set, it was as if a surge of energy surged into the body instantly.

Another movie, to write the name of "Dawn Walker"!

This is his glory and his luck.

"ready, go!"

With Tang En's action, the entire production crew instantly started to operate efficiently like a machine turned on. Especially the photography team, everyone was engrossed, half-closed their eyes, and looked serious and nervous.

Master Yoda is an animated character. Facing Master Yoda with an empty chair, the two male actors "listen" with full concentration and accept the order from the elders' house.

This one is very simple. After watching the replay once, Tang En said with a smile: "Okay, this one is over, let's prepare for the next scene!"

This time Tang En was possessed by Steve Spielberg, and the biggest feature of this super guide was his fast speed and high efficiency. Naturally, Tang En would not let go of such an advantage.

...

This set of shots is not difficult, until the last scene, "Obi-Wan" came back to report, saying that the master "Kui-Gon" was killed, and he wanted to accept Anakin as his apprentice, which was NG several times in a row.

This is a conversation between "Master Yoda" and "Obi-Wan". Because Master Yoda is a virtual character, Ben Affleck can only play a one-man show against the air.

"If the elders agree, I will accept Anakin as an apprentice; if the elders disagree, I will still accept Anakin as an apprentice!"

A look of determination flashed across Ben Affleck's face.

However, Tang En interrupted his performance very rudely, and walked over with a frown, "Ben, your position is wrong again, blocking camera No. 5. This is still secondary, the most important thing is you It did not show the pain after Master's death. Resoluteness alone is not enough, you need pain, and the resoluteness after the pain can move people."

Although Ben Affleck has participated in Michael Bay's "Heavenly Heist" before, he is a supporting role and has never participated in such a high-tech shooting method. He is still not used to acting in the air.

A series of mistakes made Ben Affleck a little ashamed, "I'm sorry, Twain, I'm still not used to it."

Tang En nodded, "Don't worry, take your time. Ben, special effects are essential for future commercial blockbusters, especially action movies, do you understand?"

Ben Affleck nodded. His figure destined him to have a narrow career path, and action movies are his biggest future. Therefore, acting with virtual characters is a big problem that he must face no matter now or in the future.

"Thank you for your reminder, Dunn, I will try my best to correct it."

Tang En nodded slightly, "Take a ten-minute break and calm down first."

Back at the director's seat, his assistant, Christopher Nolan, came over and said softly: "If Ben can't meet the requirements, we can let an actor play with him, but you need to pay more attention to the framing of the camera lens. Post-editing Enough."

Tang En sighed: "This is the last option. After all, the shooting of the film is still very long, and if he can pass this test, it will be good for his future acting career."

Nolan smiled and said, "Twain, it's rare to see directors like you who always think about actors."

"Oh? I have a feeling that you are complimenting me." Tang En joked with him, using his own budget to cultivate the actors' acting skills. The director would do this, and the producer would definitely not agree.

Nolan lowered his voice, "I think Ben Affleck is very characteristic. Throughout Hollywood, this kind of tough-guy actor is rare."

Christopher Nolan is Tang En's assistant, and even served as the producer of the production department of Tang En Pictures, which is equivalent to his own, so he naturally understands Tang En's ambitions.

Tang En nodded, "That's right, that's why we have to cultivate his acting skills as much as possible, so that I can use them in the future!"

"I'm afraid of him..."

Before Nolan finished speaking, Tang En already understood what he meant, and smiled coldly, "Don't worry, I don't believe he dares to make fun of me!"

Jon Landau is already notorious in Hollywood. Maybe the outside world didn't know the whole story, but everyone in the circle knew that it was the consequence of angering Tang En.

"By the way, what are your plans after filming this movie? Is there any suitable project?" Tang En asked with a smile after changing the subject.

Christopher Nolan hesitated, "My brother has written a novel, and I plan to turn it into a movie."

"Oh?" Tang En's eyes lit up, "What novel?"

""Memory Fragments" tells the story of a killer who lost his memory to complete revenge through a little bit of memory fragments."

Tang En took a breath, "Tang En Pictures will be responsible for the investment. By the way, what's your brother's name?"

"Jonathan Nolan, now a third-year student at Georgetown University, majoring in literature, usually likes to write novels and scripts."

"script?"

Tang En glanced at Nolan, "He wants to develop in Hollywood?"

Christopher Nolan understood what Tang En meant, and was a little embarrassed, "Yes."

Tang En waved his hand, "Let him report to Tang En Pictures after graduation. The screenwriting department is short of people."

"Twain, I...I really don't know how to thank you." Christopher Nolan was a little speechless with excitement.

For Hollywood screenwriters, less than one percent of them can really solve food and clothing, and most of them rely on odd jobs to survive. Before Jonathan graduated, Twain promised him a job as a screenwriter with a stable income. This was a kindness to the Nolan brothers.

Tang En giggled silly.

thank me

I also want to thank you!

Jonathan Nolan, a gold medal screenwriter, "Memento", "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "Fatal Prestige", "Interstellar", "Suspect Tracker", "Western World"...It is also a movie and an American drama , Everyone's reputation exploded.

More importantly, the stories written by this guy have obvious dark tendencies, which is a rare alternative in Hollywood.

But it is the biggest shortcoming of Tang En Pictures' screenwriting department.

Well, in Hollywood, there are too many screenwriters who are healthy, sunny, and politically correct.