The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 171 This madman has increased the difficulty of making movies by so much!

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"The Last Judgment, this world-famous painting, is an epic about the human predicament."

"Michelangelo compressed heaven and hell onto the same plane, allowing saints and sinners to share a trembling body."

"In the movie Pacific Rim, the Jaeger symbolizes humanity's power to fight against fate, while the Angel monsters on the other side symbolize human greed and violence."

"Now we know that both the mech hunters and the apostle monsters are from the same person."

When Lu Zhiyuan got to this point, he sighed softly: "Humans created AI chips, and AI chips have become the new gods of humanity, determining the rise and fall of mankind."

"All of this is like the cycle of civilization, creation and destruction, birth and decline, repeating endlessly, eternally unchanging, yet everything is changing."

At this point, Lu Zhiyuan turned to look at the others: "After listening to me, do you feel a sense of destiny?"

As he asked the question, Lu Zhiyuan took a glass of mango juice from Jing Tian and took a small sip.

Delicious!

I've finally sorted out all my thoughts!

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan was in a very good mood.

In this movie, everything seems to be predestined.

All the plot points, whether it's exhilarating battles or the twisted struggles of the apocalypse, all the characters are held by the throat by fate.

They were completely powerless to break free.

Of course, humanity will eventually weather all of this, reach new cosmic horizons, and continue the glory of the next civilization.

of course!

Fatalism, the human predicament... these are all symptoms of Lu Zhiyuan's "artistic cancer," an attempt to elevate the entire film's artistic level to that of a world-famous painting.

But after filming was completed, he certainly wouldn't incorporate all his ideas into the storyline.

After all, this is the third layer of the film.

The artistic concepts and color styles involved in the creation process are things that the average viewer doesn't need to pay attention to at all.

Most people only ever see the first layer.

A thrilling mecha battle.

A 200-meter-tall mech, a world-destroying monster, the roar of a nuclear-powered turbine, and a super-powered electromagnetic cannon clashing with the monster.

Presented on an IMAX 3D giant screen, it is absolutely immersive, creating a powerful sense of presence that is irresistible.

It's like piloting a mech, fighting monsters, and becoming a world hero!
In Lu Zhiyuan's films, visual effects always come first.

Secondly, there are the plot points in the movie.

Through the character design and action logic of each character, the story unfolds a character arc of growth and transformation, thereby expressing a complete narrative.

And this fascinating story is nested within the backdrop of a grand world transformation.

That's how "Upgrade" works.

That's how it is in "Real Steel".

Pacific Rim will almost certainly be the same.

There must be a huge backdrop of global change; otherwise, the story will seem superficial and unrealistic.

At a pivotal moment when the world is undergoing tremendous change, the protagonist appears, altering or accelerating this process.

It gives you a feeling that this is destiny!

In Lu Zhiyuan's films, he often uses the conclusion of fatalism and the "parricide plot".

These two elements are almost becoming his signature themes.

However, the most important thing is that the audience enjoys the show.

Ordinary viewers don't need to know the creative details behind the film.

However, as a director or a content creator in the film and television industry, it is still necessary to grasp the artistic concept of the third layer of film.

Without artistic concepts as a foundation, the resulting film will most likely be a skeletonless mess.

From a distance, it's completely baffling.

Up close, it smells terrible.

When the audience came in and saw it, they started cursing and swearing.

When his colleagues came over and saw it, they burst out laughing.

While making a movie isn't as difficult as building a robot, to make a good film, directors and behind-the-scenes workers still need to have an artistic mindset.

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Lu Zhiyuan is a genius.

He has already proven this fact thoroughly with three films.

Everyone genuinely respects this; no fool would doubt it.

Even the foul-mouthed Feng Xiaogang has to admit this.

At most, he might mutter a curse in private, "Lu Zhiyuan is a madman! It's just making a movie, why make it so complicated? Why raise the difficulty of filmmaking so high? Is it necessary?"
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At this moment, many people fell silent after hearing Lu Zhiyuan's artistic concept for the movie "Pacific Rim".

Especially those directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

People are stupid.

They looked at each other, speechless.

They originally thought they were quite good at making commercial films, and that they understood the little details such as plot conflicts, exciting moments, and beautiful women.

However, after watching Lu Zhiyuan's movies, they would always inexplicably have the idea that they should take some time to attend an adult university.

How about a little exposure to artistic thinking?

Otherwise, it seems we'll soon fall behind the times!

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"Dilraba, you're going to be famous again!"

"This time, you will absolutely shake the world!"

Lu Zhiyuan's course on artistic thinking has come to an end.

At this moment, the people around Lu Zhiyuan all looked at Dilraba in unison, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

Lu Zhiyuan's deep affection for Dilraba is obvious even to a blind man.

Liu Yifei was so envious that her mouth felt a little sore.

If Lu Zhiyuan had created this role for her, wouldn't that be wonderful? She could definitely become one of Hollywood's top A-list actresses!

As for Xin Yukun, looking at Reba was like staring at an inexhaustible gold mine.

After this AI robot trilogy is completed, Dilraba will most likely become a classic character in film history, just like Keanu Reeves after "The Matrix".

The only one in the country!

Her name will be etched on the annals of film history worldwide!
Jing Tian, ​​who was holding Lu Zhiyuan's arm, watched all of this with great interest.

She believes that Lu Zhiyuan is most likely the most outstanding super genius in the history of the Chinese film industry!
His genius is beyond description!
At this moment, he spoke softly, but the hundreds of people in the banquet hall were completely silent, all listening intently as he imparted his knowledge.

Everyone's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

But everyone looked at Lu Zhiyuan with great respect, as if they were looking at some god of art.

And this god-like figure when she was creating art was her man!

She went to great lengths and finally managed to snatch it from another woman she had never even met.

Who says the weather is not good? The wind and rain are waiting for one person!
Who are we waiting for?

it's me!

We remember each other's most embarrassing moments.

But that moment was also the sweetest moment between us.

At this moment, looking at Lu Zhiyuan standing there, shining like a star, Jing Tian's vanity exploded!

Make soup!

I must make soup when I get back, with three sea cucumbers!

Let's give our great director a good make-up.

It nourishes both the body and the brain.

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I had a glass of mango juice, and I have to say, the special edition is really delicious.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan felt even more wonderful and smiled at Reba: "Reba, come with me to Antarctica in a while."

"Where? Antarctica? Bro, are you sure?"

Upon hearing Lu Zhiyuan's words, Dilraba couldn't help but widen her eyes.

isn't it?
I thought you were joking!
They really want to go to Antarctica to film this.

I'm not afraid, but with your fragile body, can you handle it?

The area around Muztagh Ata looks quite dangerous, and altitude sickness might occur.

But if something really happens, a helicopter can get you to the nearest top-tier hospital within a few hours.

But Antarctica...

If anything were to happen to you, I would truly be unable to atone for my sins, even if I were to die a thousand deaths.

"That's right, Antarctica."

Lu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, then asked Reba to join him in his daydreaming.

"A clear blue sky stretches as far as the eye can see, without a single cloud. The mech hunters are bathed in warm light, symbolizing holiness and redemption. This scene is full of hope."

"At the same time, the icy and snowy Antarctic landscape, the gray-brown rocks, the lonely beaches, and the oppressive icy climate, coupled with the gloomy sky during battle, and the red bloodstains in the cockpit after the pilot's forehead was bruised."

"At the same time, when the nuclear-powered turbine rotates, the scalding heat impacts the ice and snow beneath the robot's feet, causing it to boil and produce billowing smoke, creating a gloomy, oppressive, terrifying, and desperate atmosphere..."

"Imagine, don't you feel that the overall color tone in this image is full of dramatic contrast?"

Lu Zhiyuan has already said so.

What else could the others do? They simply kept nodding.

Otherwise, he could simply ask, "Oh, you have a different opinion?" Now, you can begin your explanation.

Then, you'll be under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people. One wrong move, and you might become the laughingstock of the entire industry tomorrow.

Under these circumstances, who would dare to voice any objection!
Isn't that asking for trouble?

"It's enough if you have the feeling."

Lu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, then continued, "Besides that, when filming, the mecha you're piloting, Dilraba, needs to be positioned so that the sunlight shines out from behind it, like a sunflower. At that moment, you will be radiant, like a god."

"On the other side, the mech piloted by Hanikz was hidden in the shadows by the huge glacier. The nuclear-powered turbine engine close to its chest emitted a wisp of blue-purple light, like a will-o'-the-wisp, intermittently."

"What does this kind of lighting and shadow represent... I don't need to say more, do I?"

Lu Zhiyuan felt that these people were all his old friends and should understand the alternative philosophical expression he was showing through the effects of light and shadow.

"learn."

Xin Yukun nodded hurriedly: "Reba is hope, she is Jesus Christ, of course she shines brightly. Hani will sacrifice herself for all mankind, she is the Oedipus hero-king full of misfortune. Their fates were already determined in the first two works."

However, it doesn't matter if it's destined.

Because of the precedent set by Reba, if Lu Zhiyuan is willing, the character Hanikezi can be resurrected at any time through an AI chip and a cloned body.

It depends on whether it's necessary.

However, it's highly unlikely.

After all, Hanikezi's cringe-worthy acting during the filming of "Real Steel" almost broke Lu Zhiyuan's mentality.

Until Hanikezi's acting skills improve, Lu Zhiyuan will never cast her as the leading lady again.

"Kun-ge is awesome!"

At that moment, Reba and Jing Tian simultaneously gave Xin Yukun a thumbs up, feeling that Xin Yukun truly knew Lu Zhiyuan inside and out. "No problem."

Xin Yukun was quite content. Although he didn't have much artistic talent, as the saying goes, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."

Having followed Lu Zhiyuan for so long, he had gained some insights.

"I already have an idea for the color tone of this film."

"There should be a strong contrast between light and dark."

"Visually, the audience should be able to feel the binary opposition of heaven and hell, hope and destruction at the first glance of the screen."

"And at the final moment, the bright and dark tones become blurred, visually presenting the audience with the illusion of intertwined fates."

"That concludes my inspiration and artistic style for this film!"

"Specifically, after you finish writing the script, Kun-ge... we'll find some time to continue the discussion."

The character arcs, plot structure, and core conflicts have all been clearly defined in Lu Zhiyuan's narrative above.

Xin Yukun already had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

Writing a script shouldn't be a big problem.

After all, Lu Zhiyuan had already completed all the difficult tasks.

His job is simply to design an identity that fits the context for these characters, as well as dialogue and action logic that aligns with that identity.

This kind of work isn't too difficult; it's purely physical labor.

Lu Zhiyuan is a lazybones.

Otherwise, given his artistic thinking and style, he could probably design some super cool and philosophical dialogues for these characters.

"Should I help you finish writing the biographical sketch?"

Xin Yukun thought for a moment and decided to take the initiative to answer.

Anyway, in the end, he'll definitely be the one doing all the work.

Actually, biographical sketches of characters are not particularly important for Lu Zhiyuan's films.

Because he would personally teach the actors how to act.

Hanikezi is so good at manipulating people's mentality, and this is ultimately reflected in the film. Her acting skills are godlike, making her one of the best among actors under the age of 20.

Online comments are raving about Hanikezi's acting skills.

Those who know the truth are probably trying to suppress their laughter.

Zhou Xun's acting coaching ability is hailed as a divine skill by the entire internet... When she learned about her new nickname, Zhou Xun's expression during the interview was extremely strange.

I absolutely dare not take credit for this.

She cannot bear this consequence.

What if, a few years later, Hanikezi goes to film someone else's movie and accidentally exposes his secret... that would be quite a scene.

"I'm getting tired from talking so much. Isn't it about time? Tian Tian, ​​shall we go home first?"

Although Lu Zhiyuan displayed Zhang Yimou's super energy.

This allows him to maintain a stable output while fully focused, even for 72 consecutive hours without sleep.

However, once he doesn't want to continue working, he will completely enter a state of blankness and won't want to move a single finger.

After all, his blue bar is quite long.

However, the health bar remained unchanged.

It can only be said that he has completely gone down the path of a fragile mage and there is no turning back.

He only discovered this problem not long ago.

Although he has abundant energy, this abundance comes at a price, requiring him to maintain his physical health.

If you accidentally run out of mana, your body will instantly enter a weakened state and you will need to rest for a long time to slowly recover.

It seems that I still have to drink this nutritious soup.

It's like storing up health points for crucial moments.

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"Sister Shanshan, Ayuan and I are heading back now. You can clean up the mess."

After exchanging a few words with Zhao Shanshan, Miss Jing Tian bid farewell to the important guests and then left with Lu Zhiyuan.

No one has any opinions.

Lu Zhiyuan just said so much, his inspiration was super strong, and now he's rushing home to write all of this down.

It can only be said that the thinking of a great director is truly different from that of ordinary people.

Using the King Road route to make movies, that's just awesome.

They can bring even the most outlandish ideas to life.

Because they have the technology and the ability to create special effects.

Unlike some small companies that, even with brilliant ideas, can't bring them to life and end up resorting to low-end storytelling techniques focused on romance.

Although, in reality, everyone likes to date a beautiful partner.

But this is a movie!
Film is art.

Unless you reach new heights in your love life, you won't be remembered by the audience.

Otherwise, who would want to watch this?
Look at Lu Zhiyuan!
He created an almost realistic robot world.

As long as his movies feature robots, the visual effects alone are enough to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.

This is the right way!
There are no shortcuts to success, only the most honorable ones.

In addition, he created the concept of AI Alita and gave AI Alita the identity of a creator god of a new world.

Besides their incredibly powerful visual effects, Upgrade and Real Steel became worldwide hits thanks to these two concepts.

With Pacific Rim, he took it a step further, creating the gimmick of a battle between Jaeger-Maniacs and monster apostles.

This is actually not new.

This concept has been around in Japanese anime for over 20 years.

However, Lu Zhiyuan truly deserves to be called a painter in the film industry.

He was inspired by the world-famous painting "The Last Judgment" and used the concept of time loops to create a closed loop in the plot!

This will be the winning goal!

Just from his description, you can tell that this movie is definitely going to be a blockbuster next year, and it's estimated that it can rival Transformers.

Lu Zhiyuan has thoroughly mastered the art world's system.

After entering the film industry, he faced a group of professionals with limited artistic cultivation, and his artistic cultivation was like a game-changer.

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"That guy, Xiao Lu, is a truly insane genius."

"He stood there giving a speech as if no one else was there. Although he looked a bit thin, in everyone's eyes he was a giant. The kind that is unapproachable."

"It's truly awe-inspiring."

When Lu Zhiyuan was halfway through his speech, Chen Kaige had already quietly come to Lu Zhiyuan's side and listened to the others adding to each other's points.

He listened in silence for a long time, which filled him with deep emotion.

All I can say is that young people have incredibly active minds!

If I had been born a few decades later, and been the same age as Lu Zhiyuan, I would probably be just as awesome, and maybe even Lu Zhiyuan's lifelong rival.

After all, he and Lu Zhiyuan are the two most artistically minded directors in the domestic film and television industry.

Ah Mou is no good.

He comes from a small town, so he definitely doesn't have this kind of knowledge.

Feng Xiaogang is no good.

He's a petty thug, a former street thug who worked as someone's lackey. All he knows is flattery and a silver tongue. He could never have such a philosophical breadth of vision.

After counting them up, only I am qualified to go up and compete with Lu Zhiyuan if I were born in the same era.

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"Ayuan, you are so handsome!"

"How can you be so handsome? Give me a kiss! You're mine! Mine! Mine... Hahaha!"

Miss Jing Tian asked the driver to drive.

Then, in the van, she threw herself into Lu Zhiyuan's arms and showered him with kisses on the cheek.

So happy!

Men need to conquer the world to prove themselves.

A woman only needs to win over the man who has conquered the world to become the envy of everyone.

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After the celebration banquet.

Next, Lu Zhiyuan spent all his time at home drawing concept diagrams.

A few days later, he and Miss Jing Tian flew back to Xi'an.

The Spring Festival is here.

Lu Zhiyuan had originally thought that during his week-long holiday, he could stay home for a few days, relax, and allow his mana and health bars to recover.

"Ah Yuan, time for soup."

On his first night back home, Lu Zhiyuan was lying on the sofa, listlessly looking at a picture book.

Suddenly, he seemed to hear a voice calling him, and subconsciously turned around to look.

What the hell?

Mom, are you going to make me some soup too?

Are you in such a hurry to have me give you a grandson?
"Ah Yuan, you must be working very hard filming movies. You've gotten so thin. This soup is something your dad has been drinking every day while he's doing his PhD; it's really good for his brain."

Hearing his mother's words, Lu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, it's good for the brain.

"Mom, it tastes great. Your cooking skills have improved."

I only go home once or twice a year, and no matter how good my mom's cooking is, I have to praise her lavishly.

Lu Zhiyuan's emotional intelligence is something he adjusts according to his mood when dealing with others, but with his parents, he's willing to slightly swap his emotional intelligence with his intellectual intelligence for a few days.

"As long as you like it."

Mom was indeed very happy. She wiped her hands, sat down next to Lu Zhiyuan, and asked with a smile, "Is Tian Tian coming to the New Year's Eve dinner this year?"

"No, she's not coming. There's a lot going on at her home during the Chinese New Year."

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Jing Tian's family is facing particularly difficult times this year. It seems the whole family will have to work together to persuade her parents to stop causing trouble.

The whole family is doing very well in their careers.

Especially Jing Tian's uncle, it has been confirmed that he will go to the Beijing cadre training class in March after the New Year... ready to ascend to the next level at any time.

Lu Zhiyuan deserves credit for promoting cultural tourism in this regard.

When Jing Tian returned home, she felt very proud. The whole family thought that Jing Tian was really great.

That was fantastic.

It's okay if she doesn't understand how to navigate the entertainment industry.

They found a world-renowned director like Lu Zhiyuan for their family, making him their prospective son-in-law, and he even brings traffic to their hometown every day.

That is the greatest achievement.

(End of this chapter)