This director is so innocent.

"Boss."

When Huang Jiaqiang and Chen Zhixi saw Su Jin enter, they immediately stood up and greeted her.

Su Jin nodded slightly and asked, "How's the accounting going? How much money is left?"

"After deducting the actors' final salaries and some other expenses, there's still about 1200 million left," Huang Jiaqiang replied.

Generally speaking, actors' salaries are paid in three installments.

The actor receives one-third of the contract upon signing, another third upon starting filming, and the remaining third upon finishing filming.

Some actors are paid in four installments, otherwise the same, except that actors are paid once when filming is halfway through.

The production team of "The Coffin in the Mountain" gave the money according to the three-times system.

Zhang Guoli's salary was the highest, at 800,000.

Next came Liu Ye with 600,000, Yu Nan with 500,000, Guo Tao with 500,000, Liu Hua with 300,000, Fan Wei with 200,000, and Sister Xia with 100,000.

As for Su Jin, she was the director, screenwriter, and lead actress, with a combined fee of 700,000 yuan, of which the actress's salary was 200,000 yuan.

Four guest actors: Huang Bo (150,000), Feng Yuanzheng (150,000), Yang Mi (80,000), and Li Mingqi (50,000).

Ning Hao, as the producer, received 300,000 yuan.

Don't think their pay is low. These days, making movies is a high-class job, and mainland actors usually lower their fees to act.

Not only now, but also in future generations, television actors will lower their fees to appear in movies.

It's different for TV dramas. Zhang Guoli's current TV drama salary is 150,000 yuan per episode.

He received 150,000 yuan per episode for "Golden Wedding".

Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors are different. Xie Biwang's wife received 300 million for filming "The 601st Phone Call".

As for the remaining 1200 million, it was entirely within Su Jin's expectations.

As mentioned earlier, apart from the actors' salaries, there wasn't much else that required money for "The Coffin in the Mountain". The scenes were set in the countryside, and there were basically no special effects. The only thing that needed money was for post-production.

This 1200 million was the result of him raising the meal allowance.

Otherwise, we could have saved a million.

If we're even more frugal, 200 million wouldn't be a problem.

"Leave me 100 million for post-production, and the rest for publicity expenses," Su Jin said.

"Isn't 'The Coffin in the Mountain' supposed to have no special effects? Why does it need 100 million for post-production?" Huang Jiaqiang asked in confusion.

"It's not that there aren't any, but there are a few. During filming, the lighting was sometimes poor, and I plan to use special effects to fix it."

"I see! Is one million enough?"

"That's enough. I called Tiangong Yicai and they said 60 would be enough for just post-production background rendering."

Film itself is an art of light and shadow.

By manipulating light to create different shades of light, different moods and atmospheres of time and space can be created, thus serving to create a specific narrative atmosphere.

This allows the film to achieve the desired effect in accordance with the requirements of character portrayal in a specific context and the historical background.

"The Coffin in the Mountain" was filmed in the dead of winter, and there were many times when the weather was not very good, with overcast skies and such.

What should we do then?

Wait?

What the hell are you waiting for!

Why waste time on things that can be solved with money?

Furthermore, the lighting in post-rendering is in no way inferior to natural light, and may even be better.

Many directors who pursue natural light are spoiled by their own flaws, believing that film is art and that natural light is the best.

Also, not all shots in "The Coffin in the Mountain" require rendering. Only about ten minutes of footage requires very simple post-production, which domestic special effects companies can easily handle.

Not all special effects are expensive.

Background rendering like this can be done in After Effects. Render the model, render the wireframe, create the background in After Effects, add a mask, and maybe add some particles in After Effects. It can be done in two weeks.

……

In the evening, there was a wrap party.

The wrap party wasn't held at a hotel; it was held in the village instead.

Since the staff member was drunk, it would be too much trouble to bring him back, so they simply left him in the village.

For tables and benches, just rent them from a wedding and funeral company.

Su Jin raised her glass and rambled on about thanking the lead actors and staff, before concluding:

"Everyone, enjoy your food and drinks! Let's drink until we drop tonight, and I wish 'The Coffin in the Mountain' great success."

"it is good."

After the small talk, everyone started eating and drinking.

The atmosphere was lively, with toasts being exchanged and the sounds of drinking contests filling the air.

The main actors took turns toasting Su Jin with their glasses, and Yu Nan also joined in.

The blind sister didn't care about her brother Jin at all; she just kept making a fuss and laughing very happily.

Her scenes actually ended half a month ago, but she stayed on set, saying she wanted to be with Su Jin.

"Su Jin, when do you plan to release this movie?" Zhang Guoli asked.

"During the summer or National Day holidays," Su Jin replied after taking a bite of her food.

"Not considering the Lunar New Year film season?"

"No way. As a new director, I'd better not get involved in that kind of thing."

He had considered releasing his film during the Lunar New Year holiday, but the holiday season already included Peter Chan's "The Warlords" and Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly".

These two movies are really intense; he shouldn't be so headstrong. He's not like Chief Jia, that stubborn kid.

Besides, he was hoping that "The Coffin in the Mountain" would gross 60 to 70 million yuan and make him famous overnight!

Actually, there's another factor to consider when deciding between the summer or National Day holiday release dates: "Struggle" sold out.

The first round of sales was sold to Shanghai's Tomato TV, and it aired in May.

Then, in the second round, more than a dozen television stations across the country broadcast the program in turn.

If nothing unexpected happens, he should be very popular at that time. With the momentum of "Struggle" and the box office of "The Coffin in the Mountain", it should be very good, and maybe even break 100 million.

That would be amazing.

If his debut film grosses over 100 million, then he's the most dazzling star in the entire film industry.

At that time, wouldn't Zuo Shandiao have to fawn over him?

Hahahaha...

Just think about it and be happy.

After listening to Su Jin's explanation, Zhang Guoli nodded in satisfaction.

He asked that question because he was afraid Su Jin would be stubborn and that a new director wouldn't be able to see his own potential and would fall for a good slot as soon as he saw one.

Remember, what suits you best is the best choice.

Ok?

Why is Su Jin grinning like that?

"Su Jin, what are you laughing at?"

"It's nothing." Su Jin picked up her glass and said, "Brother, let me toast you. Thank you for your guidance over the past month."

Zhang Guoli has really taught him a lot in the past month or so.

After all, Zhang Guoli has worked as a director and producer, and he has a lot of experience that he can learn from.

Zhang Guoli picked up his wine glass and clinked it with Su Jin's, saying, "As long as you don't mind my rambling, that's fine."

"How could that be? I'm more than grateful!"

Su Jin finished her drink and was about to speak when she saw Yang Qing walk over with a glass of wine and say, "Director, I'd like to toast you."

"Old Yang, thank you for your hard work these past few days." Su Jin picked up her wine glass, stood up, and expressed her gratitude.

Yang Qing is truly a perfect tool!

He had no ideas of his own; whatever he said, Yang Qing did, managing the crew very well and saving him a lot of trouble.

After they finished their drinks, Su Jin put her arm around Yang Qing's shoulder, walked to the side, and said, "Old Yang, interested in working with me?"

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Brothers and sisters, please read this!

I've been losing track of time lately!

I feel like if I don't get promoted soon, there's no hope for a third round of recommendations.