Chapter 17 Group Building
Chapter 17 Group Building
However, it was okay for "Dark Invasion". Except for a few shots that needed to be shot on location, Zhang Chen planned to complete all the shots inside the cave in the studio.
Zhang Chen kept detailed records of how many scenes the cave was divided into, how to set up the scene, how to make the props, and how to shoot.
Thanks to the fact that most of the scenes were shot in the studio, Zhang Chen was able to draw the storyboard script in advance.
If it is a real-life shoot, you must scout the location before drawing the storyboard. Otherwise, you will be at a loss after you have drawn the storyboard and find that the actual situation on the scene is completely different from what you wrote in the storyboard.
For example, there are certain angles that cannot be captured by the camera at all. Although some places are easy to shoot, there is huge noise and it is impossible to record the sound on site. Some designed scenes are found to have wrong optical fibers when they arrive at the site, or there are no reference objects, so the scenery can only be set up on site, which will greatly delay the shooting progress.
During the winter vacation, Zhang Chen had thought about the entire shooting process in detail several times. Even so, he would occasionally find omissions.
In the classroom, Zhang Chen integrated the scene cards he had sorted out into a production list, and based on this, he made a detailed shooting plan.
The entire film takes about 23 days to shoot, of course, assuming there are no unexpected events.
And usually, it is impossible to avoid accidents.
The shooting plan is very important. After the crew is formed, each unit will have one.
For example, lights and props all need to be prepared in advance according to the shooting plan. The lighting plan needs to be designed in advance, and the relevant props need to be prepared in advance. It is too late to do these tasks on the spot.
Early the next morning, Zhang Chen ran to the prop company.
Most of the scenes in this film were shot in a studio, which required a lot of set pieces and had to be communicated with the prop company in advance.
The prop company was also introduced by Teacher Fu. The boss is a senior who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. After working in the group for a few years, he found it boring and started his own prop company.
The caves, stalactites, and rock crevices of various terrains in the film must be made alive for the convenience of filming. They can be disassembled or cut, and these need to be communicated with the other party in advance.
In addition, a large amount of artificial plasma is used in the film, which also requires the other party to prepare in advance.
Although a lot of props are needed, it is actually not complicated to make.
Those rocks and the like can be solved with a self-expanding foam, which is light, easy to transport and low in cost.
The self-expanding foam itself has certain textures, and after being colored and spliced, it will be no different from rock.
After talking about the props, it was just noon, so Zhang Chen found a noodle restaurant to eat.
People save coal and only need a bowl of noodles to make a meal.
Just as I sat down, I received a call from Teacher Fu, "Zhang Chen, I have almost found the person you want."
"The teacher is awesome."
"Go, stop flattering me. Come to the watch guide building at 2:30 pm. I'll bring the person over for you to meet."
As expected of a teacher, he is so efficient that he found almost all the people in just half a day.
Things were going smoothly, which made Zhang Chen very happy and in a good mood.
Mm, fried tomato and eggs are really delicious.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, Zhang Chen arrived at the teaching building on time. When he walked to the classroom door, he found that Teacher Fu and the people he was looking for had already arrived.
"Sorry, sorry, I'm late."
As soon as he entered the room, Zhang Chen bowed and apologized, but Teacher Fu waved his hand to stop him: "It's not that you are late, it's that we are early. Okay, come here and I will introduce you."
"This is Zhang Chen, my student and the director of this movie. The investment has been in place." Seeing everyone nod, Teacher Fu introduced everyone to Zhang Chen one by one.
"This is Xiao Jin, the makeup artist. He is responsible for the makeup work of Green Tea. He is not from our Beijing Film Academy, but he is my friend. The most important thing is that your play uses special effects makeup, and he happens to know how to do it, so I recommended him to you."
"Great, Mr. Xiao, I'll need your help with the special effects makeup."
Special effects makeup is very important in this movie. The monster image and those horrible wounds all require special effects makeup.
Zhang Chen originally wanted to come by himself, but he didn't expect that Teacher Fu could actually find talents in this area.
"You're welcome. Let's talk more when the time comes."
Xiao Jin was quite thin, wore glasses, and looked like a quiet man, but Zhang Chen had a vague impression of him. It seemed that he had participated in many blockbuster films in later generations.
Next, Teacher Fu introduced other people, the assistant director, lighting engineer, script supervisor, sound engineer, and the remaining candidates for supporting actresses. Zhang Chen took a quick look and found no problems with any of them.
None of these people are new, and most of them have followed at least one group.
The actresses who played the remaining supporting female roles are all seniors in their third and fourth years of college, and their acting skills are impeccable.
The prices offered by these people are not high. Teacher Fu had informed me before coming that this is the student's own work with limited investment, so the remuneration may be relatively low.
No one really cares about it; what matters to them more is the opportunity to practice and accumulate experience.
Teacher Fu saw that the conversation was almost over and looked at his watch: "Let's leave it at that for now. I have classes later, so I have to go."
Zhang Chen expressed his gratitude again. If it weren’t for Teacher Fu’s help, it would not have been so easy to set up the crew. Moreover, Zhang Chen was very satisfied with the people in every position. It was obvious that Teacher Fu put his heart into it.
After exchanging contact information with everyone, the group dispersed.
Next, Zhang Chen had to go to Qingying Studio. Although Teacher Fu had already made arrangements there, Zhang Chen still had to go there himself to take a look at the specific conditions of the studio so that he could make plans based on his shooting schedule.
When I came to Qingying Studio to explain my purpose, the other party obviously knew about it.
Bring Zhang Chen to the studio.
The studio is very large and has a second floor for storing props, which is very convenient.
Zhang Chen made a simple plan for the studio according to the scenes in his mind, including what props would be placed in which place and what the shooting sequence would be.
After a rehearsal, I felt there was no problem.
According to the preparation schedule, it would take about 23 days. To prevent any accidents, Zhang Chen directly booked a month.
After talking to Qingying Studio, Zhang Chen left.
After finishing all this, half a day passed.
As it got dark, his stomach started to growl.
He had been busy this afternoon and had long since digested the small amount of food he had eaten at noon.
Seeing another knife-cut noodle restaurant next to him, Zhang Chen decisively went in.
Mm, fried tomato and eggs are really delicious.
(End of this chapter)