Chapter 59: be kind

For the film that Dunn wants to direct, more than 95% of the shots require post-processing. Except for a set of scenes that were shot in the deserts of Nevada, most of them were done in the studio.

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

Dunn is likely to complete the filming of the entire film before the release of "My Big Greek Wedding" in North America.

However, after an estimate, the post-processing of the entire film took as long as 10 months.

Fortunately, before the filming of the film began in May, some special effects had already been produced, and post-production synthesis was all it took. The post-production will be completed in March next year, and in mid-May, it will be officially shown to the world.

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

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

A comedy, costing 15 million US dollars, has an overseas box office of over 100 million, which is no less shocking to Hollywood than last year's big boat!

So even though Dunn is young, his authority and status in the crew is no worse than George Lucas.

Especially Ben Affleck, who played "Obi-Wan", thanked Dunn more and more.

He'd heard long ago that he got the role because Dunn Walker had a heated 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 ribbed face. He is a tough guy type actor. Being able to participate in movies like Star Wars will undoubtedly make his star path more smooth.

Now, "Star Wars Episode 1: The Wraith Menace" is about to film its first set of shots.

This group of shots took place in the top secret elder house of the Republic, and it is divided into four parts.

1. The elders arranged tasks 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 the plight there.

3. 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 a disciple, but was rejected by the Presbyterian Church.

4. Qui-Gon was killed in the duel with Darth Maul. Jedi Knight Obi-Wan adhered to his legacy and hoped to accept Anakin as his apprentice, and the Council of Elders agreed.

These are the four main shots that run through the entire film, because they take place in the same scene, so they are shot together.

The set has been set up in the studio, and two people are 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 secret room.

"Guys!" Dunn stared at the viewfinder for a while, then walked 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. , walk skillfully, and look cold!"

It's not good for Dunn to tell Liam Neeson directly, after all, he is very qualified, but his acting skills... It's really bad.

After admonishing a few actors, Tang En walked over to several assistant directors, checked their tools, and after a long circle, returned to his director's seat and watched the exquisite set of Star Wars. On the set, it was as if a surge of energy rushed into the body instantaneously.

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

This is his honor and his luck.

"ready, go!"

With the sound of Tang En, the entire crew instantly turned on like a machine, running efficiently. Especially the photography team, all of them were engrossed, half-squinting their eyes, looking serious and nervous.

Master Yoda is an animated character. Facing the empty Master Yoda in the chair, the two male actors "listened" with full attention and accepted the order from the elders.

This one is very simple. Tang En watched the replay and said with a smile, "Okay, this is over, get ready for the next scene!"

This time Dunn is possessed by Steven Spielberg, and the biggest feature of this super director is his speed and efficiency. Dunn will naturally not let go of such advantages.

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This set of shots was not difficult until the last shot, when "Obi-Wan" came back and said that his master "Qui-Gang" was killed and he wanted to take Anakin as his apprentice.

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

"If the Council of Elders agrees, I will accept Anakin as my apprentice; if the Council of Elders disagrees, I will still accept Anakin as my apprentice!"

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

However, Dunn interrupted his performance rudely and walked over with a frown, "Ben, you're in the wrong position again, blocking the No. 5 camera. This is secondary, the most important thing is you. It didn't show the pain after Master's death. It's not enough to be decisive, you need pain, and the decision after pain can move people."

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

A series of mistakes made Ben Affleck a little ashamed, "I'm sorry, Dunn, 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 films, do you understand?"

Ben Affleck nodded, his figure was destined to be very narrow for him, and action movies were his biggest future. Therefore, acting with virtual characters is a major problem that he must face both now and 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, 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 pay attention to the framing of the camera lens and edit it later. Enough."

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

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

"Oh? I have a feeling that you are complimenting me." Dunn joked with him and used his own budget to cultivate the actors' acting skills. The director would do this, and the producer would definitely disagree.

Nolan lowered his voice, "I think Ben Affleck is very characteristic. Throughout Hollywood, such tough-guy actors are rare."

Christopher Nolan is Dunn's assistant, and he even played the role of a producer in the production department of Dunn Films, which is equivalent to his own. Naturally, he has some understanding of Dunn'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 doesn't know the whole story, but everyone in the circle knows that this is the consequence of angering Tang En.

"By the way, after making this movie, what are your plans? Do you have a suitable project?" Dunn changed the subject and asked with a smile.

Christopher Nolan hesitated, "My brother wrote a novel~www.wuxiaspot.com~ I plan to make it into a movie."

"Oh?" Dunn's eyes lit up, "What novel?"

"Memento," tells the story of a murderer who lost his memory to achieve revenge through a little bit of memory."

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

"Jonathan Nolan, now a junior at Georgetown University, majors in literature, and usually likes to write novels and plays."

"The script?"

Dunn glanced at Nolan, "He wants to come to Hollywood to develop?"

Christopher Nolan understood what Dunn meant and felt a little embarrassed, "Yes."

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

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

Hollywood screenwriters can really solve less than one percent of their food and clothing needs, and most of them rely on odd jobs to survive. Before Jonathan graduated, he was promised a screenwriting job with a stable income by Dunn, which was considered a kindness to the Nolan brothers.

Dunn laughed slyly.

thank me?

I also want to thank you!

Jonathan Nolan, gold screenwriter, "Memento", "Dark Knight" trilogy, "Deadly Magic", "Interstellar", "Suspect Tracker", "Westworld"... It's a movie and an American TV series , all the word-of-mouth exploded.

More importantly, the story written by this guy has an obvious dark direction, which is a rare alternative in Hollywood.

However, it is the biggest shortcoming of the screenwriting department of Dunn Pictures.

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