Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 674 Texas Barbecue Day

The vehicle broke through the swirling snowflakes and drove forward smoothly.

My gaze returned to the night view outside the window.

Lin Yue continued to peruse the company report in her hand.

The Spark Screenwriting Training Program recently concluded successfully. Of the thirty screenwriters recruited, five were eliminated due to consistently ranking at the bottom in the assessments.

The remaining 25 people successfully passed the final assessment and obtained the employment contracts they had dreamed of.

Earn a base salary.

Then enjoy various benefits.

I was thrilled to become one of the first junior screenwriters at Spark Education.

These junior screenwriters from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama are currently divided into five screenwriting groups. They are working together to polish scripts and strive to bring more scripts to the company's reserves.

In terms of management.

The scriptwriting department can be described as having a very relaxed atmosphere.

They don't have fixed get off work hours or performance evaluations; they're allowed to go out and have fun for a few days whenever they want.

After all, it involves creative work.

We cannot use overly rigid management methods.

Flexible working hours do not mean they have no corresponding restrictions.

If anyone is found taking on side jobs outside the company, they will be fired without hesitation, since they are earning a pretty good monthly salary by today's standards and enjoying various company benefits.

Eat at the host's house.

Go back to work for the western family.

This kind of thing must be absolutely prohibited.

In addition, screenwriters who consistently slack off and fail to produce any output will also be dismissed.

only.

That was a last resort.

To truly improve work efficiency, positive incentives are needed, which is something Xinghuo Films often has in abundance. In addition to authorship rights, the company also provides tangible benefits.

If a script is successfully approved for funding.

The writing team will receive corresponding performance bonuses.

Furthermore, after a film or television project is successfully filmed and generates revenue, they will receive a certain percentage of the revenue. Although this percentage is low, it is worthwhile considering that the revenue can be generated continuously.

To them.

It is still very tempting.

Therefore, after these contracts were signed, the screenwriters did not work sporadically.

Instead, everyone put in their best effort to create content at the company.

They've all had their share of struggles and setbacks, so they all know how difficult it is to get a job at a film and television company that respects screenwriters so much, and everyone cherishes this hard-won opportunity.

Besides the Spark Scriptwriting Class.

The three-month intensive training program for the Spark Cadet Class is drawing to a close.

Next, we need to arrange for the eleven trainees to intern as extras in various film crews. With Xinghuo's current influence, it shouldn't be a problem to find familiar film and television companies to arrange internships.

In any case, they only need extras for the job, and it doesn't involve any significant interests of the production team.

A simple greeting is all it takes.

However, there are still some things to be aware of.

The arrangements must not be made in a grand manner, otherwise the original intention of honing the actors' character will be lost. It will be obvious that they are being made to suffer. If everyone knows that they are trainee artists from Xinghuo Film and Television.

The effect of that training will be greatly reduced.

But hard work and refinement are both necessary.

A company can't really treat people to the point of death; at the very least, it must guarantee their personal safety.

Lin Yue tapped the tip of her pen on the document.

ponder for a moment.

She quickly wrote down things like the company would arrange accommodations, that artists were absolutely not allowed to act alone during their internship, and that they needed to report their daily schedules to the company.

After finishing my work.

Close the folder.

Lin Yue picked up the newspaper that was placed next to her.

On the entertainment section.

The most eye-catching news was the celebratory report of "Little Big Soldier" surpassing 100 million yuan at the box office. At the party, Hendrik Willem Van Loon was so happy that he hugged everyone he saw. In addition, Li Luo recorded a video message which was played at the party.

I would like to express my gratitude to the fans who support "Little Big Soldier".

A series of mishaps and misunderstandings, including the story of a young soldier.

Both films performed very well at the box office, successfully getting the company off to a good start in the new year.

Lin Yue looked at the report with a smile.

Filming has been going on for nearly a month and a half, and Luo Ge's work is also nearing completion. He should be returning to China soon. The next two films to be filmed are "Buddha Mountain" and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart".

Compared to last year, Luo Ge has had a much easier time this year.

My gaze moved downwards.

The frame freezes again.

"According to information obtained by our reporter."

The marital troubles of Taiwanese actress Alyssa Chia, who co-starred with Li Luo in the phenomenal TV series "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", are escalating. Recently, Li Luo officially commissioned a lawyer to file for divorce in a California court.

"She requests the court to declare her marriage to Sun Zhihao invalid and to request direct custody of her daughter."

"When it became a nationwide sensation."

"Jia Jingwen resolutely gave up her acting career to get married."

"In just a few years."

"I never imagined my dream of marrying into a wealthy family would be completely shattered."

"The three main actors who once co-starred in 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' are now in very different situations. After years of hard work, Li Luo has become a well-known movie star in Hollywood."

"Zhou Zhiruo, who played Pei Rong in the play, became a top-tier actress in China."

"Only the quirky and clever Princess Shaomin from back then."

"Completely faded from glory."

In the newspaper.

It also included a photo of Alyssa Chia.

The other party was crying to reporters, saying that he hadn't seen his daughter for several months and that he would do everything he could to fight for custody. Princess Shaomin looked exhausted in the footage.

Where is the former glory?

"Mr. Lin."

The driver slowed down and whispered a reminder that they were almost at their destination.

Put away the newspaper.

Lin Yue quickly adjusted her state.

Several people were already waiting outside the vehicle. The man leading the group immediately smiled warmly and extended his hands the moment Lin Yue appeared: "Welcome, President Lin, to Tiangong Film Studio. It is an honor to have you here."

General manager.

That would definitely make him a general manager.

Especially considering Xinghuo Films' current reputation for investing tens or hundreds of millions of yuan, they are undoubtedly a major client in the industry, making it well worth the boss personally going out to greet them.

"General Manager Chang."

Lin Yue smiled and shook hands, nodding to the other party: "I apologize for any intrusion in coming to visit. Please forgive me if I have disturbed you in any way."

"No, no."

The man in front of them burst into laughter, waving his arms repeatedly and saying, "We welcome distinguished guests more than ever. If this is considered a disturbance, we would be happy for President Lin to come and bother us every day."

Chang Hongsong.

One of the founders of Tiangong Films.

The other party started their own business in 06. As an excellent editor and visual effects supervisor, they had strong project management and artistic understanding abilities from the very beginning.

In addition, there is a core team composed of senior editors, colorists, and visual effects supervisors.

In terms of special effects for TV dramas.

Tiangong Pictures has performed very well.

By continuously establishing itself and growing within the industry, it has gradually expanded into the field of film special effects, and it can be said that it has a very promising future.

Recall the information about this company.

Lin Yue shook hands and greeted several senior executives standing behind her.

Footsteps were disordered.

The group entered the elevator.

We arrived at the location of Tiangong Film Company.

The company isn't actually that big; judging from the workstations, it only has a few dozen employees. However, for the domestic special effects industry, which is still in its early stages, it's already quite impressive.

Even though it's nighttime now.

However, many staff members are still working overtime.

The computer screen prominently displayed the figures of Sun Wukong, Sha Wujing, and other characters; it was clearly the TV series "New Journey to the West" produced by Zhang Dahuzi.

The company is disorganized.

However, it exudes an air of orderliness.

Posters of various projects that Tiangong Pictures has worked on are hung on the wall to showcase the company's strength.

However, the current special effects companies are really limited in strength. Most film and television projects are only willing to spend a small amount of money on this aspect. Nowadays, even companies that are well-known in the special effects industry in China are not very strong.

They all face difficulties in making a profit.

Occasionally, when there are special effects projects that are willing to invest heavily, the production companies usually hire special effects companies from Hong Kong, South Korea, or even Hollywood, leaving them with only scraps.

Even if there are projects.

Getting payments back is also a major challenge.

A large portion of their energy is spent on securing projects and begging production companies to settle payments.

Now I am able to dedicate myself to the special effects industry.

More or less.

Everyone has dreams and aspirations.

Lin Yue looked at the six large characters hanging on the wall beside her and read them aloud softly:
"Craftsmen with dedication, dream builders."

"Yes."

Chang Hongsong nodded and said earnestly, "This is what Tiangong Pictures pursues: to promote the development of film and television technology with the spirit of craftsmanship and to help film creation achieve the integration of art and technology."

"Since our establishment in 06, Tiangong Pictures has been committed to becoming a comprehensive film and television technology company that provides full-process services."

"It integrates post-production services including editing, sound, color grading, and special effects."

"President Lin, please look this way."

"This is a TV series project that Tiangong Pictures has handled since its establishment. Moreover, our company has gradually come into contact with the field of film special effects in recent years. The first business we came into contact with was the trailer for 'Li Mi's Conjecture'."

Speaking of it.

His voice paused slightly.

The first project our company entered into in the film industry was a complete rout, with our company's "Painted Skin" being the biggest disappointment.

"Full-film business."

Clearing his throat, Chang Hongsong continued to introduce the posters on the wall: "The film we came across was 'If You Are the One.' To be honest, the pressure was immense at the time because it was the first time we had truly been involved in the film industry's production process."

"It's alright."

"The final result is quite good."

If it were any other visitor, his tone would have been even more proud, after all, he was the editor of that film, but unfortunately, that film was also firmly suppressed by "Painted Skin".

The conversation continued.

Chang Hongsong introduced the special effects techniques used in "If You Are the One".

For example, in the repair of bloopers, the gray sky in the Hokkaido scenery of the movie can be replaced with a bright blue color to make it look more beautiful.

Remove unnecessary modern signage.

Adjust the saturation of the scenery to make the picture look more beautiful.

It sounds unremarkable.

But there is no way.

Getting a project like this is already pretty good, and it can also earn some money to support the staff.

"Now."

Chang Hongsong gave a brief explanation and said with great enthusiasm, "Our company has once again taken on projects such as 'If You Are the One 2,' 'Back to 1942,' 'Aftershock,' and 'Journey to the West.'"

"Technological capabilities are growing rapidly."

"We believe that we can meet your company's business needs in many aspects of special effects."

Lin Yue remained expressionless.

But she suddenly felt uneasy.

How come all of Huayi's key projects are in the hands of the other party?

Is it
"good."

Smiling, Lin Yue casually asked, "Your company seems to have a pretty good relationship with Huayi, managing to get so much business from them."

"good."

Chang Hongsong smiled and waved his hand, casually explaining, "We have a strategic partnership with Huayi Brothers. It was with the help of Director Feng and Producer Chen Guofu that the company was able to expand smoothly."

Alright!

Lin Yue immediately dismissed the idea.

No wonder they were able to secure so many projects from Huayi; they've stumbled upon someone else's territory.

Under the guidance of the other party.

Lin Yue continued her tour with great interest.

The idea of ​​investing has faded, but there may still be opportunities for cooperation in the future. Apart from TV series, any high-investment special effects movie requires the cooperation of multiple special effects companies.

Therefore, it is still necessary to maintain a good relationship.

After half an hour.

Lin Yue shook hands with him, said goodbye, and left.

Sigh secretly.

He then told the driver to head to the next location.

After going around in circles.

The vehicle arrived at another location.

As Lin Yue flipped through the documents in her hand, she felt extremely uneasy. The fact that the founder was not from a professional background was not a big problem, as the other party was a CG technology expert who had become a self-taught talent.

He is one of the top technical experts in the industry.

However, all they do is create special effects for advertisements and outsource art for high-end games from abroad; they have never been involved in any film or television projects.

This is really risky.

In terms of professional skills, they are quite a good match, and a friend told me that the other party is also interested in developing in the field of film and television special effects, and suggested that I might as well get in touch if I am interested.

Anyway, the special effects industry is still in its early stages.

Lin Yue simply added this studio, Wujihei, to the list.

Special effects company.

Developing it is both difficult and challenging.

It's simple.

It's actually quite simple.

They may not lack technical skills, but what they lack most is financial support and corresponding project resources. Without enough opportunities, it is difficult to train excellent special effects personnel.

Hollywood's special effects are unparalleled in the world because they are produced with massive amounts of money.

"Manager Lin?"

Just as Lin Yue was looking around.

A burly man with a buzz cut and glasses approached nervously.

"it's me."

Lin Yue maintained a polite smile and extended her hand to the other party: "Mr. Xu Jian, right? I am Lin Yue from Xinghuo Film and Television. I apologize for disturbing you and for any inconvenience caused."

While Manager Lin was busy, Li Luo was also busy on the other side of the ocean.

Inside the studio.

A huge tent was erected.

Several blowers were working frantically, creating waves that made the tarpaulin flutter wildly, imbuing the scene with the oppressive atmosphere of a snowy night and adding tension to the impending battle. "Ready."

With a shout from the director.

Sitting in the chair, Li Luo deftly took off his down jacket, revealing his well-defined muscles and the tattoos on his upper arms.

We've been filming until now.

No one is complaining anymore that Li Luo's role is easy.

This is Vancouver.

It's not like Los Angeles, which is warm all year round.

The filming lasted for nearly a month and a half, and most of Li Luo's scenes involved her shirtless. Keep in mind that even indoor temperatures were only six to seven degrees Celsius, let alone outdoors in the biting cold.

Under the fierce wind.

Even though they were dressed very warmly, they were still shivering from the cold.

Li Luo persevered through the entire ordeal thanks to his physical strength, earning the utmost respect from the crew.

It's not just about keeping warm.

I also had to forcibly suppress the trembling muscle reaction.

Anyway, after Lutz tried taking off his shirt and freezing for three minutes, he looked at Li Luo as if he had seen a monster, and praised our Lord Jacob to everyone he met for having a strong physique like a beast.

I jumped around on the spot.

Li Luo approached the blower area under the watchful eyes of those around him who were swallowing hard.

The current storyline involves a newly formed army of vampires approaching Forks, with only one goal: to kill Bella by any means necessary.

Karen, a vampire, and a werewolf, team up.

Let us fight together against the enemy.

However, the Cullen family is vulnerable to sieges, and the direction of the attack is difficult to predict.

The trio then moved to the snow-capped mountains, a terrain that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, allowing them to easily observe the enemy's movements. This also made it easier for Karen the vampire and the werewolf to fight together.

And in the dead of night on the snowy mountain.

Bella, however, was freezing to death.

Despite his frustration, Edward, a vampire without body temperature, could only silently allow Jacob to warm Bella with his body heat.

In such a delicate and confined space, the long-accumulated conflicts and emotions of the three people were able to erupt completely, which can be regarded as the key scene in the third part of the plot for the character development and emotional sublimation of the protagonists.

But the most important thing.

They're still showering their fans with sweetness.

"Actors, get ready."

"GO!"

At the director's command, Li Luo ignored the howling wind, reached out and unzipped the tent and crawled inside: "Hey, the chattering of my teeth is keeping me awake."

Side view of the tent.

It was cut open completely, leaving no cover.

The photographers carried or hugged the three actors inside, keeping their lenses firmly focused on them.

Pattinson looked anxious.

Kristen shivered, wrapped in the blanket.

"Shh."

Close the tent door.

Li Luo stared intently at Christine.

The latter looked away and then glanced at Pattinson.

Everyone knew there was a natural furnace here, and Pattinson was certainly aware of this as well. But after a slight hesitation, he gritted his teeth and looked at Li Luo: "Don't even think about it."

"She might even lose her toes to frostbite."

Turning his gaze away, Li Luo looked at Pattinson with a determined expression: "You have to face this reality, I'm much warmer than you!"

This is a double entendre.

HOT.

It is warm.

It also means hot and sexy.

It was used to enhance the relationship between the three and to subtly fuel their jealousy and rivalry.

A smile played on his lips.

Li Luo was about to step forward.

"Crack~"

Pattinson pressed down hard on his shoulder, forcefully stopping him from going over to hug Christine.

Take your hands off me!

Inside the tent, where the cold wind howled, a muffled roar followed.

"No."

"Don't even think about touching her!"

Pattinson, whose face was painted pale, stood his ground and showed no sign of backing down in the face of Li Luo's suppressed anger. Instead, he seemed eager to try something.

It was less of an act and more of a performance.

It also carries a touch of genuine emotion.

Pattinson now clearly senses that Christine has no interest in him, while she always has a happy smile when she's with Li Luo.

To say I'm not jealous.

That's simply impossible.

Although it's unclear whether Li Luo and Christine actually have that kind of relationship, it doesn't stop Pattinson from taking this opportunity to unleash his long-suppressed emotions.

This scene.

The director nodded repeatedly in approval.

in place!

"Don't quarrel."

Christine broke the deadlock, trembling.

"If she gets sick."

Li Luo narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice low and strained as he forced out from his throat: "This is all your fault!"

He turned to look at Christine.

Pattinson looked incredibly conflicted.

Head.

Moving at a difficult point.

The director almost slapped his thigh at the sight of Pattinson's conflicted, frustrated, and frantic expression. He never expected Pattinson to deliver such a brilliant performance; it was simply too convincing!
Li Luo quickly crawled forward.

She deftly pulled back the covers.

Christine knew he could hold his own, but he must be freezing by now.

He hurriedly moved aside.

She quickly trembled and leaned into Li Luo's arms.

Don't tell me yet.

It perfectly matches the character's reaction.

"My God!"

"You're almost frozen stiff."

He was clearly freezing, yet he insisted on saying the exact opposite lines, leaving Li Luo both amused and exasperated. He continued to focus intently on tucking the blanket tightly around himself.

"Relax, you'll warm up soon."

"In fact."

Li Luo then looked at Pattinson, raising his eyebrows provocatively: "If you take off your clothes, you'll warm up even faster."

Although it's just a line from a script.

But it still made Pattinson so frustrated that his chest heaved rapidly.

"Pfft~"

At this moment, Christine was so amused that she burst out laughing, and her saliva even splashed onto the chest muscles that were right next to her.

"Come on!!!"

Li Luo dodged backward in disgust and shoved the chuckling guy away.

"Hahaha."

The staff outside the tent burst into laughter.

The actions of the two quickly calmed Pattinson down from his near-out-of-control state. He smiled and accepted the tissues offered by the staff, and then very considerately handed them to Li Luo.

Ok.

Li Luo's disgusted expression was a completely subconscious reaction; he definitely didn't have those kinds of feelings for Christine.

I should still have a chance.

Think of this.

Pattinson's smile grew even brighter.

"Thank you."

Taking the tissue and wiping his face repeatedly, Li Luo suppressed the urge to twitch his eyes, then glanced at the Hollywood girl who was laughing hysterically.

She was completely unafraid of his threatening gaze.

Christine was so happy she was practically chuckling.

Under the blanket.

Her long, slender fingers, though completely hidden, were busy working on her abs. Seeing Li Luo pretending to be nonchalant, the Hollywood girl's crazy side suddenly surged into her heart.

It slid down with a whoosh.

They amusedly held Mr. Jacob firmly in their grasp.

I rely on.

Li Luo almost couldn't get up.

"OK."

"You all did a great job just now. Everyone, please stop laughing. Although it's a very funny line, do we need to take a few minutes to adjust? Or should we continue filming?"

After simple adjustments.

The grueling filming continued inside the tent.

Ok.

At least for Li Luo.

It's very painful!

Christine acted out the feeling of being frozen, shivering happily in his arms, her icy little hands holding on tightly, making Li Luo want to shiver along with her.

Pattinson's earlier demeanor has completely vanished.

One burst of laughter after another.

Finally, under Li Luo's almost murderous gaze, the Hollywood girl chuckled and withdrew her slender fingers.

The photo shoot is in full swing inside the studio.

outside.

The roar of vehicles.

Under the bewildered gaze of the stagehands.

A line of cars slowly drove towards the film studio, then pulled over to the side of the road. Before he could even ask a question, the drivers jumped out of their vehicles.

"Catering, for, LI!"

Hear this.

The stagehand immediately beamed with joy.

The people who came with the car quickly opened the tailgate and took out items such as a canopy tent, chairs, and long tables, which were then neatly arranged outside the photography studio.

Followed by.

Similar to hotel-style insulated food warmers, they were carried off the plane with heavy weights.

Even when sealed with plastic wrap, the rich aroma still quickly spreads with the cold wind.

These insulated food warmers were placed on a table that stretched for more than ten meters, with various English words written on them, such as beef brisket, pork ribs, beef ribs, sausage, mashed potatoes, and roasted corn.

Above the tent.

A large sign was hung up by the staff.

Texas BBQ Day

[Please enjoy this, all staff. From Li's friend.]

These words.

The production assistant grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth.

Although the production company takes care of the meals, the lead actors often treat the team to meals out of their own pockets in order to build a more friendly relationship with the staff.

Therefore, upon hearing what the other person said, he instantly realized that he was in for a treat at lunchtime.

Li is truly generous.

Ok.

Although the sign clearly states "From Li's friend".

But he wasn't there.

No one can enjoy the delicious barbecue.

"OK~"

"The morning shoot is over. Thank you everyone for your hard work."

"Lunchtime is next."

As the director called out, the staff in the studio dragged their tired steps out of the door, while the cast and crew resting and waiting in the parking lot not far away estimated that it was almost time.

They also braved the cold wind and walked quickly towards us.

"Hey."

"This is top-quality roasted beef brisket. Look at the juices! This is no ordinary cut."

"Oh oh oh."

"What's going on today?"

Exclamations of surprise rang out as the insulated food warmer was opened, and an extremely rich aroma quickly filled everyone's nostrils with the rising steam—fragrant roasted beef brisket and tempting roasted sausages.

The stove was piled high with things like beef ribs and pork ribs.

Enough for dozens of people to feast on.

Meat lovers will be drooling, while vegetarians will also enjoy delicious salads, fruits, and bread.

Amid cheers.

Everyone quickly stepped forward to line up.

The chef wielded a knife and swiftly sliced ​​through the beef brisket, making the aroma of the meat even more enticing.

The aroma was so enticing that Li Luo, already dressed in his down jacket, hurriedly stepped out of the studio. The smell of the Texas barbecue made his eyes light up; he hadn't expected the crew to prepare such a feast today.

They occasionally have barbecue.

The food wasn't bad.

However, don't even think about having such a barbecue feast.

While the production team wouldn't be stingy, they wouldn't be foolish enough to arrange such top-notch barbecue. Every production company has a natural instinct to save money.

"Yo~"

“Generous Lord Jacob”

"plum!!!"

"Thank you for your generosity, the barbecue tastes very good."

"Thank you, Li!"

"The perfect lunch."

The praises and thanks that came on the wind brought Li Luo to a sudden stop in his hurried steps.

No.

Why thank me!

They greeted the smiling faces that bloomed like flowers, looking bewildered.

Li Luo was bewildered in the wind.

(End of this chapter)