Huayu 1995

Chapter 160 You Must Think of Me (Bonus Chapter for 5600 Monthly Tickets)

If you really can't think of a performance, just smile and wave at the camera when it passes by.

Often, sadness isn't something you can feel by crying.

The gradual fading of those faces we once spent every day with in our memories is also a kind of sadness.

Especially for older people, seeing those vibrant, youthful faces is like seeing their younger selves.

It's not just classmates and friends who are parted ways.

And my younger self.

"The effect is exceptionally good. I feel that you won't need to contact me again for your next music video or commercial."

Huo Jianqi said sourly.

Does this count as teaching a disciple to starve the master?

He thought Su Chao would need to study for a while, but he didn't expect it to only take... a day.

New directors like Su Chao only need to find a good cinematographer, present their ideas to the cinematographer, and let the cinematographer, lighting technician, and other collaborators realize them. They will gradually hone their skills.

"I don't need to contact you, but you can contact me. When you're making a movie or there's a suitable role for me, please remember me!"

Su Chao laughed heartily.

He was a reborn person, and he didn't have much else, except that he had more knowledge than the average person.

After mastering the basic skills, he can indeed direct his own music videos, since the requirements for shooting music videos are not high.

Movies definitely won't work.

He has the script, but he lacks the ability to film it.

The September random shop will be refreshed soon.

I wonder what I'll get.

If there are still scripts, then he will likely have to continue accumulating scripts.

If all else fails, we'll have to sell them for money.

Even if you don't act or direct, selling the film for a profit is a good option.

"Let's move on to the next one. There really aren't any decent characters in this one."

Huo Jianqi didn't actually mind Su Chao taking his job.

He's about to start filming his first movie, so where would he find the time to shoot music videos or commercials?

"Director Huo, if I have a suitable script in the future and ask you to direct it, and I act in it, would you consider it?"

Su Chao was referring to "Postmen in the Mountains".

This film may not be considered a great film in the Chinese film industry, but for a newcomer, it is a very easy film to win awards.

With Zhang Heping as his backer, he wrote "The Chinese," and now he has impeccable political credentials and is extremely popular. If he has any truly substantial works, awards will definitely be his.

"What's the point of saying all this if you haven't even read the script? Let's wait until you've read it before we talk. Or if you have any good ideas, you can call me."

Huo Jianqi didn't verbally agree, but he was actually seriously considering cooperating with Su Chao.

After finishing filming "Goodbye", they started filming "The Moon Caused the Trouble".

Before it got dark, the film crew continued moving from location to location, carrying their belongings.

The venue was an old house that had been agreed upon beforehand.

There's no time to rest after running all day.

However, as long as we finish filming "The Moon Causes Trouble" today, we won't need to spend a lot of money renting equipment anymore.

Even if you want to shoot other music videos, you don't need such high-end equipment, nor do you need to burn 35mm film.

Su Chao plans to wait until the album becomes a hit, then use a handheld camera to casually shoot some practice shots.

The courtyard houses in the new venue are not actually rented.

If you were to rent it, it would definitely be quite valuable.

This demonstrates Su Chao's extensive network of connections. During this period, he sang at nightclubs and got to know many powerful and influential people.

This courtyard is used by people to hold art exhibitions.

They lent the money to Su Chao to film a music video, and he didn't ask for a single penny.

Although I know that free things are the most expensive, if you want to get things done, you can't be afraid of owing favors.

If you dare let me get something for free, I'll take my pants off.

Even if you were to lend me the yard for a short while, or even give it to me as a gift, I... wouldn't feel obligated to accept it.

"The moonlight is beautiful tonight!"

Huo Jianqi had the equipment set up and then a simple set built.

"It's a pity it's not a full moon, otherwise it would be even more picturesque."

Su Chao's album production costs are what they are; if it weren't for the advertising budget, he simply couldn't afford such film-grade equipment and film.

The entire set of equipment costs tens of thousands of yuan a day, which Jiang Shan can't afford.

Therefore, he couldn't wait until the full moon to start filming.

"Although it's not perfectly round, it's bright enough. With some ground reflectors and the antique courtyard setting, the photos will definitely have a great feel to them."

Huo Jianqi said comfortingly.

You should be thrilled to be able to shoot a music video with this kind of equipment and film.

This guy must have overspent when buying film, and shifted the cost to advertising production projects.

That's incredibly shameless!
"Director, what do you think of Hao Lei's look?"

Su Chao had already changed his clothes, and Wang Yingying was doing his makeup.

Men's makeup is simpler, but it's more complicated for women.

"It suits her very well, this young girl is naturally beautiful..." Hao Lei's makeup and styling are similar to the Thirteenth Aunt she later played, which is a combination of Western-style dresses and cheongsams from the Republican era.

Su Chao continued to be the talented scholar of the Republic of China era.

It's similar to the one in "Water Town in Dreams".

Huo Jianqi felt that he was very suitable for this kind of makeup and suggested that the background of the song be set in the Republican era.

Although Su Chao believes that the so-called "romantic" perception during the Republic of China period mainly stemmed from the consumer culture and the lifestyle of the elite class during a specific historical period.

This kind of "romance" is a product of the consumption of the privileged class and has nothing to do with ordinary people.

Well, they are basically all people who have been scolded by Mr. Lu Shuren.

However, Huo Jianqi's storyline was not designed to promote this kind of romance.

"The night was so beautiful, and you were so gentle, that in that instant, all I wanted was to grow old with you..."

A talented man and a beautiful woman made a promise to stay together for life.

The early part of the music video showcased a sweet side.

Then the middle section suddenly turns downwards.

The male protagonist abandons his studies to join the army. At this moment, Su Chao changes into a military uniform from the Republican era, cuts off a lock of his wife's hair and puts it into his pocket watch, then turns and leaves.

In the latter half, the female lead's black hair turned white.

The male protagonist never returned.

This... is what is meant by the romance of the Republic of China era—it's about saving the nation and its people, not a bunch of stupid intellectuals worshipping the Western moon.

The music video elevated the song's status.

The theme and plot were all conceived by Huo Jianqi; he had a similar story in his mind.

Then, after discussing it with Su Chao, they improved it.

Although Su Chao felt that such a story might differ somewhat from what the song expressed.

But music videos are meant to be played around with.

Especially in this era dominated by magnetic tapes.

Since that's the case, then let's have some fun.

Hao Lei never expected that her music video would have such a rich storyline. Now she can finally hold her head high in front of Zhang Ziyi.

However, shooting at night is quite difficult.

And everyone was exhausted after a long day.

Fortunately, Su Chao's side has the Guo brothers, Huang Bo, Lü Bu, and Duan Yihong.

They were all strong laborers, and they all helped with the work.

In addition, Su Chao gave them a pep talk, promising that he would never forget his old brothers when he became successful in the future, which kept these hired men from quitting.

"This one is pretty good too, she can act and she has talent..."

Huo Jianqi has a high opinion of Hao Lei.

"Hehe, thank you, director! It's all thanks to our principal's excellent teaching!"

Hao Lei thanked the director with a smile.

Huo Jianqi opened his mouth, but refrained from rolling his eyes.

He initially thought these people were extras that Su Chao had found from the Central Academy of Drama or the Beijing Film Academy, but later he learned that they were art students who had not yet been admitted to university.

This is outrageous.

When I went to the courtyard in the afternoon, I was even more surprised to find that Su Chao had started his own training class, and everyone called him the principal.

No, you're not even a hair on your head, what kind of principal are you?

And he's a really good teacher!
Perhaps feeling it was his responsibility to let his students know what true teaching is, he readily agreed when Su Chao invited him to give a few lessons to his students when he had time.

Like Hao Lei, Su Chao has more than one set of clothes.

He also has a military uniform.

When you put it on, you look exceptionally heroic and handsome.

In the white-haired heroine's hazy dream, the male protagonist returned wearing that military uniform.

The female lead threw herself into the male lead's arms.

Just like she did in countless dreams.

"I admit it's all the fault of vows / They're the sweetest and most touching words / No matter how hard your heart is, it will soften into tenderness..."

"OK, it's passed. Thanks for your hard work, everyone!"

Huo Jianqi was very satisfied with the last shot.

When Su Chao and Hao Lei hugged each other, both of them delivered impressive performances.

This is the first time Huo Jianqi has produced a music video of this quality.

He even felt that this music video perfectly captured his vision of the story of the Republic of China era.

It was originally a bit cliché.

However, when paired with music, it presents a different artistic conception.

Su Chao also felt that it was much better than the original version, which involved sending a spaceship to the moon.

That thing is utterly inexplicable.

If the moon is to blame, then you should really go and settle the score with the moon.

Luckily, it wasn't Ultraman who caused the trouble, otherwise you'd probably have to go find Ultraman.

(End of this chapter)