I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 305 Let's go big!
2011 10 Month 10 Day.

Chen Jin returned to her classroom at the Beijing Film Academy.

"Color processing is equally important in digital photography!"

"Photographers need to understand basic color theory and the impact of color on people in order to create different color styles through post-processing adjustments!"

"..."

Chen Jin listened attentively to the teacher's lecture on the stage.

This is a course on "Photography Techniques," which is also the weakest link in Chen Jin's current role as a director.

He needs to understand photography to understand how to make movies.

Of course, besides photography, he also had to study sound recording, visuals, art, and so on. Some courses, such as "World Cinema History" and "Film Overview," were definitely unnecessary to learn because they were of little use.

Therefore, Chen Jin's learning was relatively free and very purposeful. She would choose to listen to things she didn't understand, making her one of the most unique students at the Beijing Film Academy.

Sometimes, he can also consult teachers in related fields.

Therefore, the course is very jumpy.

However, given his current achievements, being able to attend classes at the Beijing Film Academy is already the greatest fortune for the academy.

Many teachers gave their lectures with great enthusiasm when he came to observe them.

After all, everyone knows that among this class, the one most likely to become a successful director in the future is Chen Jin!
This is the simplest and easiest-to-understand transaction.

If Chen Jin really becomes a great director in the future, then teachers like them can boast about it and use it as a selling point.

Chen Jin used to attend my classes. The director who won a certain award was my student, and so on... Teachers take pride in their students. Even professors at the Beijing Film Academy obviously have such selfish moments.

After all, there are very few saints in this world.

Moreover, Chen Jin couldn't concentrate at all during class. The teachers would ask him questions from time to time, and they would also glance at him even when there was nothing else going on.

No amount of underhanded tactics can be hidden.

In particular, the teacher of this class is Li Wei, the future director of the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy.

He has achieved great success in teaching photography, and has written many textbooks on photography. The book for the course he is teaching now is one he wrote himself.

The book in Chen Jin's hand is his work.

"Chen Jin!"

Sure enough, after only a few minutes of speaking, Li Wei called out.

After the National Day holiday, Chen Jin went to class at the Beijing Film Academy and was not surrounded by as many people as before. This was probably because of the teacher's warning and because people were already familiar with his presence.

Chen Jin has been attending classes for several days in a row.

The entire school was actually quite surprised.

Everyone could see Chen Jin's determination to become a good director.

Li Wei will definitely give Chen Jin some special tutoring.

"You explain the composition, angle, and post-processing!"

Li Wei looked at Chen Jin, who had stood up, and asked her a question.

Chen Jin wasn't distracted; his teaching efficiency was actually quite high: "The beauty of a photograph comes first from the composition and the choice of shooting angle. A good composition can highlight the subject of the photo and create an artistic atmosphere within a limited frame!"

"The shooting angle also directly affects the viewer's perception and feeling of the object. By shooting the same object from multiple angles and perspectives, photographers can fully express the beauty and limitations of the object!"

"As for post-processing, although it is not the focus of photographic creation, reasonable post-processing adjustments can add more color and emotional expression to a photographic work, such as color adjustment, focus and shadow emphasis, etc..."

"Very good, sit down!"

Li Wei was very pleased!

Good teachers love to have students who listen attentively, especially such outstanding ones; what teacher wouldn't like that?

The main thing is that he listened very attentively and was very ambitious to become a director, unlike some guys who even skipped class.

Thinking of the few who didn't show up during roll call, Li Wei secretly made a mental note of them. He thought, "If I don't teach these guys a lesson this semester, they'll think I'm just a figurehead as the vice director!"
Jingle Bell!
Soon, the photography lesson came to an end.

Chen Jin stretched, glanced at all the courses in the directing department's undergraduate and master's programs, and chose a second-year class to continue listening to the lecture.

"Fundamentals of Film Music"—this is the course we'll be taking in our second year of university.

This is Chen Jin's teaching style.

Throughout the seven years of undergraduate and graduate studies at Beijing Film Academy, Chen Jin could freely choose any course; this was common knowledge not only among the teachers but also among the students.

"Old Hu!"

Chen Jin called out to Hu Bo, who was typing away on a keyboard.

Hu Bo looked up. The two of them had actually talked a lot in the past few days, but Chen Jin hadn't told him about filming "The Neighborhood" yet.

He's going to talk to him about it now.

"Neighborhood, have you finished writing?"

Chen Jin pretended to urge him to finish his manuscript, as his debut novel was nearing completion.

Suspenseful crime novels have great potential for adaptation.

"There's one more ending, which will take about 2-3 days!"

Hu Bo pursed his lips. After getting to know him, Chen Jin realized that this guy was actually a very nice person. He had a dry sense of humor in private and would occasionally come up with a few witty remarks or jokes. He also had his own ideas.

His personality is largely shaped by his family background and experiences from childhood.

But his later learning, reading, and movie watching made him more mature and helped him try to reconcile with his past self.

Unfortunately, in the original timeline, he encountered setbacks time and time again, which made him start to doubt life and feel that his life was destined to be tragic and full of difficulties and setbacks.

Finally, the straw that broke his back led him to contemplate suicide.

In fact, he now loves life quite a bit, and all the unpleasantness and darkness are buried deep in his heart. He is ready to embrace society and create and film works.

And they are very enthusiastic.

In this respect, he is quite similar to Zhang Yimou, both of whom have a deep-seated love for film.

"I'm going to have you adapt this novel into a film!"

Chen Jin looked up at Hu Bo, whose eyes were pure and clear, and spoke softly.

Whoops!

He suddenly stood up, startling many students in the class.

"Don't get excited, it's true!"

"I really like your novel, especially the protagonist Huang Qiang. I'm interested in that character!"

This is another major development.

Not to mention Hu Bo, even the students in the directing department of the class were stunned when they heard Chen Jin's words. The next second, they all looked at Hu Bo with envy, jealousy and hatred in their eyes.

Who wouldn't be envious?!

Directing students from wealthy families wouldn't squander their parents' money on film investments, because they all know the chances of a film flopping are high, especially for recent graduates.

99.9% of student films are complete flops and lose all their money.

Therefore, the best way is definitely to build connections and find investment. If that doesn't work, start with short films.

Only when a short film wins an award or gains popularity can it convince investors to invest in making a feature-length series.

Now, Hu Bo has actually received investment to make a movie based on his novel, with Chen Jin as the lead actress.

This is no different from winning the first prize in the lottery.

Even terrible movies can become hits!

No matter how bad Hu Bo's films are, he will definitely still have a place in the world of directing.

Because the lead actress is Chen Jin!
This is considered bringing a big name into the production team. It's rare for a new director to receive such treatment. It's like a windfall, something that even directing students rarely experience in several years... The reason these guys want to get close to Chen Jin is simply because of this.

But unexpectedly, Chen Jin had such high hopes for this guy who was usually so quiet.

Investing is one thing, but to personally star in it is another.

"Old Hu, you've struck it rich!" "Damn, I knew Old Hu could do it, his novels are really good!"

"Brother Jin, can we throw another one?"

"..."

The crowd around them were talking, all looking at Hu Bo and Chen Jin who were standing there. Chen Jin ignored what they were saying and waited for Hu Bo's reply.

Hu Bo was naturally thrilled, but that's just his personality. He pursed his lips, nodded, a blush rising to his face, and said emphatically, "Okay!"

It was just one word, but Chen Jin could see the boundless longing in the other person's eyes.

In fact, Wen Muye and Han Jianu back then are very similar to Chen Jin and Hu Bo now.

Han Jianu invited Wen Muye to film "Dying to Survive," which made him an overnight sensation; this is an opportunity that many new directors can only dream of.

Therefore, having talent doesn't guarantee you'll succeed.

But if you have a benefactor to help you at a crucial time, and you do things well, you can completely turn your fate around.

"When the time comes, have someone calculate the filming location, costs, and so on!"

"You can apply to the school for help with these things for the film crew; I won't organize them for you!"

This can be considered a test.

If we had his name, we wouldn't even be able to assemble a film crew, and there would be no need to make the movie.

Chen Jin also believes that he has the ability, and he currently possesses the qualities of a feature film director. He has directed several short films, which have won awards not only at film festivals but also at other film festivals.

The director is definitely fine.

The only thing lacking is confidence—the confidence to shoot a feature film.

"Ok!"

Hu Bo again uttered just two concise words, but his expression was clearly very different from before.

He was so excited that he felt like his brain was lacking oxygen.

Her own work, her first unpublished debut, was actually noticed by a talent scout, and that talent scout was none other than Chen Jin, a rising star in China who had just won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award.

Everything felt like a dream, and Hu Bo kept pinching his thigh.

Many people noticed this detail, including Chen Jin.

"Come on!"

Chen Jin patted Hu Bo on the shoulder, but then walked towards the classroom for the next class.

The classroom was suddenly filled with lively cheers.

Clearly, Chen Jin's words have changed Hu Bo's status among the new directing students.

Many people are trying to strike up conversations with him and build relationships... He, who used to be disliked, has become extremely popular.

That's just how realistic this industry is.

Hu Bo was naturally filled with gratitude towards Chen Jin.

This kind of gratitude is sometimes difficult to repay and can only be expressed through one's work.

Chen Jin, who had just walked out, didn't think much of it and took out his phone to look at the messages Xue Xiaolu had sent him.

She had already received the script for "American Dreams in China," and she agreed to film the movie after just one phone call from Han Sanpin.

In Chen Jin's opinion, helping Hu Bo was really nothing.

He has information about the future and knows Hu Bo's potential, so he is willing to invest in this new stock.

Extremely high returns.

It's that simple.

Without information about the future, Chen Jin's investment could actually change the fate of many directors, especially new ones.

This is absolutely no joke.

Therefore, Chen Jin's move can be called the Midas Touch.

He transformed the raw materials of the directing department into gold, a feat whose merit is immeasurable.

This will make many new directors eager to collaborate with Chen Jin and change their fate.

Guo Fan, Wen Muye... Next is Hu Bo, this actor is very good at promoting new directors.

This is the most powerful weapon that Chen Jin left to the industry.

It's even more domineering than his Best Actor title.

An actor who can nurture new directors is truly amazing.

Chen Sicheng later had a nickname, "Teacher Chen," which is actually where he got it from. He mentored many new directors.

Chen Jin is clearly more formidable than him now.

Chen Jin didn't take this incident to heart. After confirming some filming details with Xue Xiaolu and arranging to meet her that evening, Chen Jin opened the chat group.

The screenwriting department was officially established, and Chen Jin brought Han Jianu, Diao Yinan, Bao Jingjing, Tian Yusheng, and several screenwriters from Zhang Yimou's studio into a group to discuss scripts.

The script for "John Wick" was written by Diao Yinan and reviewed by Chen Jin. The script aimed to align with Hollywood commercial standards as much as possible, and Chen Jin herself would oversee the process.

He can have Diao Yinan modify the original film footage.

"Grandma's Grandson" was written by Bao Jingjing, A Cheng, and several screenwriters under Zhang Yimou, with the aim of winning awards at the three major film festivals.

For the final piece, "Train to Busan," Chen Jin gave it to Han Jianu, asking her to find someone to write it, and then Chen Jin would be responsible for finalizing it.

The main reason this script was given to her was for censorship purposes.

Without a certain amount of connections and influence, it's very difficult for this kind of film to pass censorship in China.

This is similar to a disaster movie, and it's a specific genre, making it extremely difficult to get released.

But... it's not impossible.

After all, supernatural films are very popular in China now, and several versions of "Bunshinsaba" have been released in collaboration with South Korea.

There's no reason why a commercial zombie movie shouldn't be shown.

As long as you don't cross certain red lines, there won't be any problems.

……

Time slipped away quietly during Chen Jin's classes at the Beijing Film Academy.

Recently, CETC has established two new departments – the Variety Show Department and the TV Drama Department. These departments mainly collaborate with TV stations to produce variety shows and also invest in TV dramas.

"Life's Big Events" grossed nearly 9 million yuan at the box office, and earned about 2.3 million yuan.

I spent some money on National Day marketing subsidies.

Therefore, CETC now has ample funds in its accounts, which allows it to expand its business.

Also, Xiaomi's first round of financing, currently valued at $5 million, raised $1 million, with CETC contributing $3000 million, taking a 6% stake!

In the second round, CETC also had priority financing rights.

Just as the China Golden Rooster Awards were approaching at the end of October, the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, currently the most prestigious film awards in the Chinese-speaking world, sent an invitation letter to China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC).

Chen Jin was nominated for Best Actor at this year's Golden Horse Awards for her role as Luo Sanmei in "Life's Big Events".

Meanwhile, both "Life's Big Events" and "Love is Not Blind" received several nominations, especially "Life's Big Events," which can be considered one of the top contenders for this year's Golden Horse Awards.

Best screenplay, best director, best drama... "The Big Events" received a total of 9 nominations in these categories.

It ranks second only to Desceco Bale with 13 items.

Another mainland Chinese film, "Let the Bullets Fly," also received nine nominations.

"The Piano in a Factory" ranked fourth, winning 7 awards.

This year, mainland Chinese films shone brightly at the Golden Horse Awards, while films from Taiwan and Hong Kong were somewhat overshadowed!

Therefore, Chen Jin is preparing to make a big splash at the Golden Horse Awards this time!
This is called "using their own methods against them"!

(End of this chapter)