The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 204 of Pacific Rim 2 features a visual style infused with Gothic aesthetics, dark and sublime!
……

A magical epic aesthetic system.

There are three key words here.

Fantasy, epic, system.

Fantasy and science fiction are both works of fantasy. Essentially, they are both based on reality, using imagination to construct a magnificent and diverse world.

With Lu Zhiyuan's current skills, as well as his systematic artistic concepts and directing abilities, he is fully capable of applying his knowledge to other areas.

The aesthetic system gleaned from Peter Jackson wasn't particularly significant for Lu Zhiyuan; it could only be used as a reference.

Because Lu Zhiyuan is now just one step away from reaching Peter Jackson's level.

He has already developed his own artistic system.

For Lu Zhiyuan, the only truly important talent is the "epic sense".

With the release of "Upgrade," "Real Steel," and "Pacific Rim," this series of three robot movies has created a very complete AI cyberpunk future world.

The realism is very well done.

It's just missing that epic feel.

"Ok?"

Lu Zhiyuan closed his eyes, savoring the artistic impact this S-level talent brought him.

——【1. Pursuing the ultimate in realistic texture.】

The system provided the first explanation.

Peter Jackson had a philosophy of making fantasy films like historical films.

It makes extensive use of live-action shooting, physical models, and miniature sets.

This technique can give a scene a physical texture and a sense of historical weight.

Avoid visual distortion caused by excessive CGI.

In his films, most battle scenes are enhanced with a combination of real sets and models to create an epic atmosphere.

"That's right!"

"Live-action shooting combined with miniature models creates a far more realistic effect than CGI."

Peter Jackson shared the same idea.

This is also the biggest difference between Pacific Rim and Transformers.

This has led to a situation of competition based on different market segments.

If Pacific Rim had used CGI technology extensively like Transformers, it would have flopped completely, or at least lost half its box office revenue.

Animated films and epic science fiction films are completely different concepts.

—【2. Convey deeper themes through scene design.】

"coming!"

This aligns with Lu Zhiyuan's creative philosophy on many occasions.

Lu Zhiyuan is adept at using the profound metaphorical meanings in world-famous paintings to imbue his characters with a powerful sense of tragedy and destiny.

Unfortunately, in order to make exciting films, he forcibly suppressed his impulse to create tragic aesthetics.

At this moment, he carefully considered Peter Jackson's philosophy to see if the other party shared the same ideas as him.

"The pastoral scenery of the Shire symbolizes innocence and peace."

"The desolate landscape of Rohan and the tattered flags in the wind suggest a tragic sense of decline."

"The dark landscape of Modo intensifies the imagery of oppression and destruction."

"The visual contrasts in these scenes not only serve the narrative but also construct a multi-layered cultural landscape of Middle-earth."

That's it!

If the protagonist cannot suffer a tragedy, then let the supporting characters suffer a tragedy, and then the protagonist group will act as saviors and save the world.

Lu Zhiyuan thought back carefully and realized that he seemed to have unconsciously used this point in the movie "Pacific Rim".

Especially the Battle of Tokyo.

He destroyed the entire heart of Tokyo just to have some fun.

As a result, the audience was even more thrilled than he was.

Otherwise, domestic box office revenue wouldn't have repeatedly broken records.

Many organizations have predicted that the box office revenue will exceed 15 billion.

—【3. Epic Narrative Through Cinematic Language.】

Peter Jackson excels at using wide-angle lenses to showcase epic panoramas.

For example, the Battle of Helm's Deep.

The bird's-eye view highlights the insignificance of the characters and the grandeur of their destinies.

First, a grand scene is described, and then, through close-up shots, the characters' delicate emotions are captured, instantly conveying the sense of epic scale and destiny.

"There doesn't seem to be anything worth mentioning about this."

"As a director, these are probably the basic skills."

Lu Zhiyuan was initially excited, but gradually, as the system broke down Peter Jackson's S-level talent and showed it to him one by one, he became more excited.

The excitement on Lu Zhiyuan's face slowly faded.

Peter Jackson's S-level talent is far less significant than the destructive aesthetics of disaster film master Roland Emmerich, which have greatly enhanced his career.

But yes.

By blending the violent ritualism of Quentin Tarantino with the destructive aesthetics of Roland Emmerich, Lu Zhiyuan, judging from his talent and skill, is already on par with Peter Jackson.

However, the difference lies in actual performance.

Peter Jackson, the second highest-grossing actor in film history, raked in nearly $65 billion in box office revenue throughout his career.

Lu Zhiyuan's current earnings are approximately $25 billion!
There's still a long way to go.

For Lu Zhiyuan, the biggest improvement that Peter Jackson's S-level talent brought him was in his ability to portray characters.

While Peter Jackson's films are filled with a magical epic feel, their high box office success is essentially due to the resonance of their core humanistic spirit.

In this regard, the use of cinematic language to portray the details of the characters is particularly crucial.

"detail!"

"I knew it! To create a sense of realism, you have to pay attention to details!"

After digesting Peter Jackson's S-level talent, Lu Zhiyuan felt deeply that Peter Jackson was like another version of himself.

However, Peter Jackson liked fantasy works like "The Lord of the Rings" when he was a child.

When he was a child, besides learning to draw, his favorite thing was to look up at the starry sky and read all kinds of science fiction magazines. He especially liked the stories about the universe and robots.

This is the biggest difference between the two.

In addition to the three elements mentioned above, there are also epic resonances between music and images... which need no further mention.

After all, how could a blockbuster film be complete without a magnificent soundtrack?
……

"Unbeknownst to me, I already possessed the talent to pursue the best in history. But who would complain about having too much talent?"

"Peter Jackson's talent, though seemingly unremarkable on its own, is unparalleled in its structural embodiment of the entire film."

"Epic sense, what a simple word it sounds like. But how difficult it is to achieve. Most directors can only become clumsy imitators."

I pressed the toilet flush button, completing the final step of the ritual.

Lu Zhiyuan walked out feeling completely relaxed.

……

Back in the conference room.

Lu Zhiyuan saw that everyone was looking at him with those bright, shining eyes, full of admiration and awe.

A strange light flickered in Miss Jing Tian's eyes, as if she wanted to devour him on the spot.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Lu Zhiyuan was somewhat puzzled.

I wasn't even that excited when I revealed Peter Jackson's S-level talent.

"Ah Yuan, breaking news! You've broken a record!"

"Pacific Rim took eight and a half days to become the fastest film in history to break the $500 million box office mark."

"Before this, the fastest movie to break the $5 million box office record was Transformers 3. It took 9 days."

After saying that, Miss Jing Tian screamed. Although there were still many people in the office, she didn't care anymore.

He kissed Lu Zhiyuan hard.

this is mine!

I dug it out!
I personally trained them!

My greatest achievement in this life is nurturing a director of historical caliber.

At least in the country, he is the greatest of all time!
Four films, one art film and three commercial films, broke countless records and became the undisputed best in history!
"Well then, that concludes today's meeting."

Upon seeing this, Zhao Shanshan waved her hand and chased the others away.

In case Miss Jing Tian gets interested and wants to stay in the conference room... then she can only clear the room for Miss Jing Tian.

……

"Eight and a half days, 500 million US dollars!"

"so amazing."

"Our Brother Yuan is truly invincible!"

A group of people were in high spirits.

As for Miss Jing Tian's sudden enthusiasm just now, everyone can understand it.

If their own men achieved such accomplishments and became legendary figures, they would probably be even more excited than Miss Jing Tian.

"By the way, Mr. Zhao, look at this comment."

Suddenly, Zhao Shanshan's secretary, Xiao Li, showed Zhao Shanshan a comment on the internet.

"what?"

Zhao Shanshan took the phone and looked at it carefully.

"Has anyone taken a closer look? On the arm of the [Judgment] mech hunter, there's a strange, rusty steel stamp."

"After magnifying it and examining it carefully... I discovered it was a code name. Z33!"

"This is definitely foreshadowing!"

"Everyone, please recall carefully. The chip on Alita's body is T0, a super fighter bred from the genes of the Angel Monster, called [Hybrid T1]."

"Given Brother Yuan's lazy naming method, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this Z33 [Judgment Number] will definitely have 32 more brothers."

"It's just that it wasn't shown in this movie."

This comment seems to make a lot of sense.

However, the employees at Starlight Brilliant Company immediately understood upon seeing the code name that Z33 [Judgment Number] did not have any of the special meanings mentioned online.

Where are the 32 brothers?
If we had 32 brothers, we could have rushed in all at once and beaten the apostle monster to a pulp. Why would we have had to go through all this trouble?

Z33 is clearly a pseudonym for Zhao Shanshan.

"This……"

"I thought he was just saying it casually. I never expected that he would actually use a special symbol to imprint my name on the mecha."

At this moment, Zhao Shanshan was truly moved.

Unfortunately, this is Miss Jing Tian's man.

Otherwise, she would definitely pay him to stay.

"Xiao Li, in a couple of days, we'll be holding a general shareholders' meeting. Inform them that the company plans to distribute all of the profits from the past two years as dividends."

Starlight is preparing for its IPO.

In the A-share market, many companies will suddenly distribute dividends before listing.

This is not surprising at all.

However, Zhao Shanshan did this not to empty the company, but to get as much cash as possible and then join forces with Lu Zhiyuan to establish a new investment company.

Then, use this new investment company to buy Netflix stock.

Based on Netflix's current market value, the cash they have could probably buy 8% of Netflix's shares.

This was enough to get Lu Zhiyuan into Netflix's core management team.

Even if they don't become one of the three giants.

But Lu Zhiyuan will definitely be among the future seven giants of Netflix.

“In Europe, protests and demonstrations break out from time to time, which is really annoying. The situation is similar in North America, where the security has never been very good.”

"No wonder home entertainment in North America, such as DVD copyrights, sells so well."

"I guess this is also related to the lack of safety on the streets. Many parents like to buy DVDs so that their children can watch them at home."

"At least it's safe enough."

After thinking about it, Zhao Shanshan suddenly realized that Netflix's online streaming business model does indeed have an overwhelming advantage over traditional cinemas.

For this kind of streaming media, what is the most important asset?
It's the content.

And right now, who are the world's fastest and highest quality content creators?
Even if Lu Zhiyuan isn't number one in the world, he's definitely in the top 3.

Imagine.

After they had accumulated enough shares in the stock market, they launched a takeover bid for Netflix, held a shareholders' meeting, and nominated the renowned director Lu Zhiyuan to join the core management team.

What kind of strong support will this provide for Netflix's stock price?

Doubling it shouldn't be a problem, right?
In this way, they made a fortune from those shares!
"Xiao Li, notify everyone as soon as possible. Time is of the essence."

Netflix's stock has started to rebound, although not by much. But who knows, others might discover, just like them, that Netflix is ​​actually undervalued?

At least, it's undervalued compared to AMC Theatres!
Wanda is a fool.

They spent $26 billion to acquire this asset-heavy industry with no future.

That's absolutely out of their mind.

……

After the movie Pacific Rim was finished being filmed.

Lu Zhiyuan began to have nothing to do and entered a vacation state.

However, Zhao Shanshan still has a lot of work to do.

First of all, those 20-meter-tall mech hunters have been incredibly busy lately... the orders are endless.

She's even more popular than Dilraba.

"Mr. Zhao, it was agreed that the [Judgment] would be transported to our square for exhibition tomorrow. What's going on? Where's my Mech Hunter?"

"I've already sold all my tickets. If the mecha hunter doesn't show up tomorrow, those tourists will definitely skin me alive."

"Mr. Zhao, I'm begging you. Please try your best to coordinate this, okay? If there are any problems, just tell me and I'll help you solve them."

"Is the Mech Hunter broken?"

"It's alright, I'll find someone to fix it. It's a Mantis excavator from XCMG Group. I know it; I used to study mechanical design. I have old acquaintances at XCMG Group."

After the movie was finished, the several Mech Hunters that Lu Zhiyuan had commissioned at a high price were not idle at all.

With the global popularity of "Pacific Rim," these Jaeger robots instantly became internet celebrities.

All you need to do is appear in a square or amusement park.

All the organizers had to do was release this news, and these squares and amusement parks instantly became packed with tourists.

Even if you have to pay an extra 10 yuan to take a photo with the mech hunter, people still flock to it.

There are even long queues next to the Mech Hunter.

This business is incredibly lucrative!
Some people even had ulterior motives, wanting to find someone to modify a few Jaeger robots and make a pirated product... Little did they know, when they asked a professional, the cost of a single Jaeger robot was as high as several million US dollars!

Forget it.

Can't afford it.

It's just piracy; there's no need to bankrupt yourself.

Moreover, there are huge risks involved.

……

The popularity of Pacific Rim is still rising.

Because the film's box office keeps breaking records.

Its performance during the same period was even stronger than that of "Transformers 3." "Transformers 3" ultimately grossed over $11 billion.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Pacific Rim should also achieve this result.

Several Mech Hunters started to become wildly popular.

Unfortunately, just like pandas, these things are not easily transported out of the country.

It can only be exhibited domestically.

Many foreign tourists take advantage of the Christmas holidays and even travel from afar to China just to see the real Jaeger.

In some places, there are even cockpit ride experiences.

of course.

Only the start button can be pressed once.

Let those tourists experience the feeling of a huge machine roaring.

Even so, the tourists' enthusiasm was very high... After all, this might be the closest they would ever get to a mecha in their lifetime.

Moreover, these are prototypes.

Every detail in the movie, the rust, the deliberately aged dents in the iron sheets, is so realistic, and the metallic texture feels so substantial to the touch.

a!

For many tourists, this is the closest they've ever come to a cinematic epic in their lives.

……

After New Year's Day.

Miss Jing Tian and Zhao Shanshan hurriedly took the super mecha hunter, [Qin Palace Guard], back to their hometown.

When "Real Steel" was released, the smaller Jaeger robot had already been transported to the entrance of the Terracotta Army for exhibition.

Over the course of a year, they collected an unknown amount just from the fees for taking photos together.

However, it was a small-scale operation.

Now, the 20-meter-tall mecha hunters, enlarged versions of the Qin Palace Guards, have attracted huge crowds at the entrance of the Terracotta Army.

The whole of Xi'an was in an uproar.

What's so interesting about the Terracotta Army for the average Xi'an resident?

Who hasn't seen it?
But today is truly different.

Everyone felt like they were participating in a cyber-Qin Shi Huang expedition, returning from a spacefaring expedition to hold a military parade.

Unfortunately, there are too few Jaeger Hunters.

There's only one.

"I strongly suggest that Klima get a few more. Get one for everyone! Otherwise, if the foreigners next door see this, they'll think we can't afford it!"

Someone said something.

The entire audience responded enthusiastically.

Of course, these are all jokes.

How could everyone possibly have one?
This thing isn't some strategic weapon; it's just a giant toy. It's just that the younger generation in our family has made such a big splash all over the world. As parents, we feel incredibly proud.

I have to show it off.

Look at the amazing things my two kids are doing!

Your bunch of cowards are always out racing cars, fighting, and causing trouble... Look at my family, that's the difference.

"Xiao Zhao, Tian Tian, ​​you did a great job, you've brought honor to our family."

The square outside the Terracotta Army was packed with people, all of whom were circling around the Mech Hunter.

Inside an executive sedan in the distance, a middle-aged man with a wealthy appearance was very pleased.

He gave Zhao Shanshan and Miss Jing Tian a thumbs up.

"Uncle, is there any way to salvage my parents' situation? They respect you a lot. If you just say the word, they'll definitely be willing to listen."

When Miss Jing Tian was in Yanjing, she was happy every day.

But once I get home, I quickly start to feel unhappy.

The main problem is that the atmosphere at home is a bit suffocating.

The uncle sighed, somewhat helplessly: "Your dad has gone mad, he seems possessed. I want to try to persuade him, but he's hiding in Hainan and won't come back at all."

"Besides, even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes. You're all grown up now, and you've been in the entertainment industry for so long, you should understand the principles involved."

Miss Jing Tian certainly understood.

This matter concerning her parents has been dragging on for a long time.

She had thought that her parents were just acting impulsively, and that occasional arguments and bickering were bound to get heated... Now, so much time has passed, and they're still arguing.

It seems that what's done is done.

There is indeed no solution to this situation.

Let's ignore them!
How old are you? You still have to worry about yourself!
"Alright, your uncle has to go to work. You two, go and have some fun."

My uncle straightened his clothes and calmly got out of the car.

Today, he came here specifically to promote the [Qin Palace Guard] mech.

As soon as my uncle got out of the car, he was immediately surrounded by reporters and media who came to interview him.

Jing Tian's uncle, beaming with pride, began to speak eloquently to the reporters and cameras about the history of the Terracotta Army, as well as the "Qin Palace Guard" mecha hunter, which created a perfect fusion of history and futurism with the Terracotta Army.

There is a sense of historical mission to look back on the past and embrace the new era of the future.

"Tian Tian, ​​do you want to go home?"

With her uncle starting work, Zhao Shanshan felt that there was no point in them staying there.

After returning to her hometown, Miss Jing Tian has given countless interviews in the past few days, and she is clearly a little tired.

After all, this Miss T is incredibly popular, at least in her hometown.

So far, no world-class superstar has come from their hometown.

Miss Jing Tian is the only one.

"Why go home? I feel terrible just looking at my mom's face."

Miss Jing Tian muttered something to herself, then suddenly had an idea: "Sister Shan Shan, come with me to buy some gifts so we can visit my future in-laws tonight."

With her parents' experience serving as a cautionary tale, Miss Jing Tian decided to learn from it.

She really liked Lu Zhiyuan.

Moreover, she knew very well that once a man had money and power, he was very likely to indulge in debauchery outside the home... This had nothing to do with morality or character; it was simply because there were too many temptations.

Those women outside, they use so many tricks to climb the social ladder.

Hard to guard against.

However, while Miss Jingtian may not trust Lu Zhiyuan's character, she has great faith in his intelligence.

Lu Zhiyuan will not marry anyone other than himself.

As for the mistress...

Miss Jing Tian didn't care and pretended not to know.

If those women wanted to give themselves to Lu Zhiyuan for free, they would just consider it as Lu Zhiyuan eating a free fast food meal outside.

As long as Lu Zhiyuan wipes his mouth clean.

“Tian Tian, ​​you really should hurry up. You don’t know, several of our shareholders are eyeing A Yuan covetously.”

Zhao Shanshan whispered a secret.

Lu Zhiyuan's family background was certainly not as good as Miss Jing Tian's, and it was even worse than Zhao Shanshan's family.

But it doesn't matter.

Lu Zhiyuan himself is truly remarkable!

After winning the Palme d'Or for "The Coffin in the Mountain," Lu Zhiyuan went on to direct three more commercial blockbusters, each of which caused a sensation around the world.

As a cultural figure, Lu Zhiyuan has reached the pinnacle of his status in China.

For example.

The Tang Dynasty had poetry, and the Song Dynasty had lyrics.

Tang poetry has Li Bai and Du Fu, and Song lyrics have Su Shi and Liu Yong.

In this day and age, movies are the most popular form of culture.

As a world-class film director, Lu Zhiyuan's status in modern society is equivalent to that of Li Bai and Du Fu in the Tang Dynasty, and Su Shi and Liu Yong in the Song Dynasty.

Wherever there are cinemas in the world, there will be works by Lu Zhiyuan.

In fact, wherever there is a television set, most people have probably seen Lu Zhiyuan's works on the movie channel.

His influence is just that amazing!
“I know what those people are thinking. But they don’t have a chance. A-Yuan is a very slow-to-warm-up person.”

"Even if they wanted to replace me, it would be too late."

"Most importantly, A-Yuan's parents are both cultured and respectable people. As long as I win their approval, A-Yuan won't be able to escape!"

Miss Jing Tian stretched out her little hand.

Her hands weren't big, but to Lu Zhiyuan, they were like a mountain.

Completely control.

……

798 Art Center.

"Brother, what's wrong? You always look so frowning. You seem unhappy. Would you like to find a place where I can give you a massage?"

"My massage skills are very good."

"It will surely bring you joy and make you smile all the time."

Lu Zhiyuan kept his promise and brought Nazha to the 798 Art Center every day to enjoy the art exhibition.

During this time, no one bothered them.

Reba was a little unhappy, but since Miss Jingtian didn't say anything, what could a mere maid like her say?
Moreover, everyone is aware of Lu Zhiyuan's habits and quirks.

If he takes a liking to an actor, he wants to help that actor get promoted.

So, the first thing to do is to invite the other party to the 798 Art Center to discuss artistic concepts.

I guess they want to test the other party's capabilities first.

Many actresses have gone through Lu Zhiyuan's kind of preliminary test.

Actresses who pass the test are generally given important roles by Lu Zhiyuan in the films.

But why would it be Nazha?
This silly little thing.

She clearly has a low IQ, lacks culture, and has no artistic thinking; she definitely won't pass Lu Zhiyuan's preliminary test.

Naza also knew that she definitely couldn't do it.

Therefore, she tried her best to take a shortcut and find another way to win Lu Zhiyuan's favor.

"No need for a massage."

"I've just hit another creative block."

Lu Zhiyuan sighed.

Regarding the Pacific Rim trilogy, although he had a complete concept from the beginning, he wanted to transform that literary concept into a visually stunning effect.

This is no simple matter.

Most importantly, how can Peter Jackson's S-class talent be perfectly integrated into the Jaeger theme?

Also, how to maintain stylistic consistency with Emmerich's destructive aesthetics?
This is so difficult!

Of course, Lu Zhiyuan can abandon Emmerich's aesthetics of destruction.

If we take Peter Jackson's magical epic aesthetic system out of the box, we could make a complete film of Pacific Rim 2.

but.

There are huge risks involved.

Peter Jackson's fantasy epic aesthetics may not necessarily fit the Jaeger setting in Pacific Rim.

Moreover, the combination of Emmerich's destructive aesthetics and Quentin Tarantino's violent ritualistic style made Pacific Rim a great success.

They have achieved great success both commercially and artistically.

Since the original method has already been successful, there is no need to take huge risks and change the style halfway through.

If it fails, the losses will outweigh the gains.

But if that's the case, wouldn't my newly acquired S-level talent be a waste?
Therefore, Lu Zhiyuan was caught in a dilemma.

However, this is purely a happy trouble!

"Brother, you've been standing in front of this picture for half an hour. Aren't your eyes tired? Is your neck sore? Should we find a place to rest?"

"Shall I rub your eyes? Or massage your neck?"

Nazha had spent some time with Dilraba before, so she knows how Lu Zhiyuan tormented Dilraba...

He took Reba to the spectral lines of Peter Marks, making her dizzy and almost vomit.

Naza felt like she had encountered this kind of treatment.

She didn't feel nauseous. The problem was, she felt absolutely nothing.

That's the biggest problem.

Lu Zhiyuan ignored Nazha's attempts to curry favor. He looked at the painting and couldn't help but sigh.

“Previously, I didn’t have many options in my career. I could only make the most of my limited talents and do my best to perfect a particular shot.”

"At that time, I didn't have many ideas. I just wanted to create an art style that was uniquely my own!"

"But now, I have too many choices in front of me. I'm starting to feel lost."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't say much.

Because he couldn't possibly tell anyone that the system had endowed him with various directing talents.

This is his biggest secret.

Lu Zhiyuan was just casually reminiscing with Nazha.

Otherwise, if a lot of pressure is bottled up inside and cannot be released, it will make him feel very bad.

Moreover.

Naza, that silly girl, definitely wouldn't understand the hidden meaning in his words.

"Brother, I understand how you feel."

To everyone's surprise, Nazha nodded seriously.

Forehead?
Lu Zhiyuan turned his head and stared blankly at Nazha: "You... understood?"

Unbelievable!

Was she pretending to be stupid before?

"Ok!"

Naza nodded seriously and began to express her feelings: "Because I'm good-looking, from childhood to adulthood, many men have been surrounding me every day!"

"Actually, I'm also confused... I don't know who to date!"

Good guy!
Can this be used as an analogy?
However, upon closer reflection, it is quite apt.

"and then?"

Lu Zhiyuan didn't think much of it, treating it as just casual conversation with Nazha.

"Later, I thought, I must find someone. He must be the kind of person who is different from others, the one who stands out in the crowd."

"No one can replace him."

“His focused and serious demeanor must be very charming. He can be vulnerable and confused at times, but I believe he will recover quickly.”

"Because, in my mind, he is the greatest of all time!"

"We will never be defeated by outsiders!"

"Like this painting in front of us... uh, 'Wanderer in the Fog'?"

When Nazha first saw this painting, she thought it must have a rather domineering name, since the figure in the painting looked very arrogant.

But the painting is actually called "The Wanderer"?
Isn't he called a dictator?
How does this person look like a homeless person?

The person's silhouette from behind looks exactly like a failed art student, as if he's about to conquer the world.

She thought that if she took out this painting and compared it to Lu Zhiyuan, Lu Zhiyuan would be very happy.

Who knew, it turned out to be a misunderstanding.

"Nazha, you're right. You're such a clever little devil!"

Naza didn't know that she had inadvertently led Lu Zhiyuan back to his original aspirations!
Not bad!

Whether it's the violent ritualism of Quentin Tarantino, the destructive aesthetics of Emmerich, or the magical epic aesthetics of Peter Jackson...

None of them were the foundation upon which Lu Zhiyuan stood.

Lu Zhiyuan's true foundation lies in his relentless pursuit of perfection in film visuals!
"Nazha, do you know Géricault's 'The Raft of the Medusa'?"

Lu Zhiyuan suddenly remembered this work.

Like the painting "Wanderer in the Fog" before us, Géricault's "The Raft of the Medusa" is also a representative work of Romanticism.

He borrowed the strong color contrasts and exaggerated composition from Géricault's "The Raft of the Medusa" to infuse the film "Upgrade" with its soul.

That is, the scene on Weizhou Island where Reba was thrown into the sea.

Because of its strong contrasting colors and extremely gloomy style, this scene has become a classic in film history.

This also made the character of Dilraba a sensation worldwide.

Although Lu Zhiyuan himself is an impressionistic young man chasing the light, he has to admit that romantic works have an inherent advantage in some grand narrative themes!

Especially the expressive power of romantic colors, the chiaroscuro and contour lines... when placed in a movie, such as on an IMAX screen, it would be absolutely stunning.

"me……"

Naza was completely dumbfounded.

I shouldn't have talked to him... This immediately exposed my lack of education.

However, at this moment, Lu Zhiyuan had already settled into his own rhythm.

Before Nazha could answer, he excitedly said, "Géricault's 'The Raft of the Medusa' belongs to French Romanticism, while this painting, 'Wanderers in the Fog,' belongs to German Romanticism."

"There are still significant differences between the two."

"The French like to play with political metaphors, but the Germans are different. They are idealistic philosophers who emphasize the unity of God and nature."

“Look at this painting, ‘Wanderer in the Sea of ​​Fog.’ In the painting, light shines through the gaps in the fog, as if it were a divine revelation. The sharp outline of the cliff and the fluidity of the fog create a tension between stability and nothingness.”

"This treatment actually has a divine revelation connotation in it."

As Lu Zhiyuan finished speaking, he turned and glanced at Nazha.

Ok.

She was completely dumbfounded.

Although his eyes were blinking frequently, they were lifeless and devoid of light, as if a zombie had opened his skull.

As a result, the zombie shook its head, did nothing, and simply left.

“Nazha, these things are indeed a bit beyond your level.”

“What I mean is… German romanticism, a fascination with medieval legends, and a fondness for combining it with religious revival.”

"In David Friedrich's time, they recreated medieval Gothic elements...infusing Gothic culture with a romantic emotional depth."

At this point in Lu Zhiyuan's speech, Nazha finally heard a word she understood.

Gothic!
"Brother, I know this. Darkness, fear, loneliness, vampire nobles, dark eyeshadow and lipstick... I've done cosplay on this theme!"

Naza may not know what art is, but she has played with it, so she must remember it.

"Brother, don't misunderstand, that was a legitimate activity."

Fearing that Lu Zhiyuan might misunderstand, Nazha couldn't help but emphasize it again.

"It doesn't matter. You don't need to explain."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't care about this at all.

At this moment, some specific images had already appeared in his mind.

He looked at Nazha, his expression somewhat excited, and said, "Do you know what the most typical aspect of Gothic Romanticism is?"

"Okay, I know it's hard for you to understand with words."

"follow me……"

Lu Zhiyuan beckoned to Nazha and led her to a painting in the corner.

"Look!"

"David Friedrich, another masterpiece. Winter Landscape with Church."

Lu Zhiyuan pointed out the painting to Nazha!
Naza glanced at it, then couldn't help but widen her eyes and glance at it again.

At first, she thought they were two ordinary spruce trees standing in the snow scene... all I can say is that the painting is quite realistic.

But soon, she discovered the faint outline of a church in the misty snow.

Most importantly, the outline of the church gave her an indescribable feeling of dread.

There's a horror movie atmosphere brewing.

"Can you sense the breath of death? Or perhaps, a conspiracy, fear, or an indescribable monster..."

Lu Zhiyuan asked with a smile.

"Hmm."

Naza nodded repeatedly.

Which is a little bit?
It was clearly coming straight at you.

"Broken, withered trees and snow-covered cemeteries—all of these symbolize death and the end, but the branches and leaves of oak and spruce suggest the tenacity of life."

"In addition, the cemetery and church are juxtaposed in this painting, which in religion symbolizes the theme of the resurrection."

"Remember, the ultimate essence of Gothic aesthetics is called [Dark Sublime]."

"Once you understand this, you will be able to understand Gothic aesthetics."

"Of course, the cold and deathly silence of winter are a natural fit for Gothic aesthetics... In addition, you also have that feeling when you are wearing black clothes and have no expression."

At this point, Lu Zhiyuan saw Nazha nodding repeatedly, smiled, and patted her on the shoulder: "As long as you understand. In the sequel, you can play the villain."

what?
Me, playing the villain?
why?
Just because I've done cosplay?

I already said it's serious... not serious, I just want to play with you!

(End of this chapter)