Chapter 850 An exclusive preview
He knows that no matter what difficulties he encounters in the future, he will stick to his dream.
His movie journey has just begun.
Every step in the future will be more brilliant.
In the few days after the filming of the film was completed, Lin Gao did not have much time to rest.
He knows very well that the post-production of a film often determines the final quality.
No matter how perfect the pre-production is, if the post-production processing is not done properly, everything will fall short.
Especially this historical-themed movie involves a lot of special effects and restoration of historical scenes, and the post-production workload is far greater than before.
Lin Gao walked into the post-production company and was greeted by Zhao Qi, the head of the post-production team.
Zhao Qi is a top post-production expert in the industry and has participated in the production of many well-known films.
With a trace of nervousness on his face, he immediately stepped forward to say hello when he saw Lin Gao walking in.
"Director Lin, you are here."
Lin Gao nodded.
“How is the progress now?”
Zhao Qi took Lin Gao to a monitor, and clips of the movie were displayed on the screen.
This is a war scene, with hundreds of soldiers fighting hard under the ancient city walls.
But before the special effects, the background looked a little hollow.
Zhao Qi pointed at the picture on the screen and explained.
“This is the war scene we are dealing with.”
“Part of the synthesis has been completed, but there are still many details that need further optimization.”
"We are working hard to restore the ancient battlefield of the late Ming Dynasty and ensure that every scene is highly consistent with history."
Lin Gao stared at the screen carefully, with seriousness in his eyes.
“Details must be done to the extreme.”
“Especially the damage on the city wall and the soldiers’ armor. These small details directly affect the audience’s sense of immersion.”
Zhao Qi nodded.
"Understood, Director Lin."
"We will do our best to do every detail."
Lin Gao continued to browse other scenes in post-production.
Although the special effects part went smoothly, problems with sound effects and soundtrack emerged.
Lin Gao attaches great importance to the role of music in movies.
The soundtrack must not only fit the plot, but also inspire emotional resonance in the audience.
To this end, he specially invited the well-known musician Jiang Ling to score the film.
However, when Lin Gao heard the first version of the soundtrack, he frowned slightly.
Although the music was majestic, it lacked some of the heaviness he expected.
He immediately decided to meet with Jiang Ling to discuss in detail the direction of adjusting the soundtrack.
The next day, Lin Gao came to Jiang Ling's studio.
Jiang Ling was sitting in front of the piano, trying to adjust a melody.
Seeing Lin Gao arriving, he stopped what he was doing and stood up with a smile to greet him.
"Director Lin, what do you think of the first version of the soundtrack?"
Lin Gao nodded and sat across from Jiang Ling.
"Teacher Jiang, you know, I like your works very much."
"But this time, although the soundtrack is very grand, it lacks a little bit of the sense of history I want."
"The movie is full of tragedy and transformation in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and music needs to convey such complex emotions."
Jiang Ling listened carefully, then thought for a moment, and nodded to express understanding.
“You mean, you want the music to be thicker and calmer?”
Lin Gao nodded.
“That’s right.”
“Especially in some key scenes, such as the ruins after the war, or the loneliness of the characters when they face fateful choices.”
“ Music should convey the power of silence." Jiang Ling pursed her lips, her eyes shining with inspiration.
"I understand."
"I will readjust the soundtrack to enhance the sense of history and emotional depth."
Lin Gao showed a satisfied smile.
He has full confidence in Jiang Ling's professionalism and believes that the other party can complete this task perfectly.
After solving the problem of soundtrack, Lin Gao returned to another major challenge of post-production - editing.
The film involves a large number of intertwined historical events and characters, and how to present the complex plot within a limited time has become a difficult problem for the editors.
In the editing room, several editors are busy processing various clips.
Lin Gao personally sat aside and watched the progress of the editing.
A scene about the protagonist facing a life and death decision is shown on the screen.
But Lin Gao felt that the emotional foreshadowing was not enough, and the emotional transition seemed a bit hasty.
He frowned and signaled a pause.
“The emotional transition in this scene is not smooth enough.”
“The audience needs more time to feel the inner changes of the protagonist.”
Editor Xiao Li stopped immediately After completing the operation in hand, he listened carefully to Lin Gao's opinions.
“Director Lin, how do you think this section should be handled?”
Lin Gao thought for a moment and pointed to the screen.
“Here, we can add some flashbacks of the protagonist’s memories.”
“Through the lens of the past, the audience can better understand the reasons why the protagonist made this decision.”
Xiao Li nodded and quickly recorded Lin Gao's suggestion.
The editors immediately began to adjust and reassemble the images to make the story flow more smoothly.
After several days of repeated revisions and adjustments, Lin Gao was finally satisfied with the progress of the editing.
However, he knows that the challenges of post-production go beyond that.
In every aspect of film production, the control of details is crucial.
Any tiny mistake may affect the look and feel of the entire movie.
In the next few weeks, Lin Gao spent almost every day in the post-production company.
He worked with the team to continuously adjust the graphics, special effects and sound effects to ensure that every detail was perfect.
One night, when Lin Gao was about to leave the company, he suddenly received a call from Wei Lianlian.
"Director Lin, there is something I must report to you."
Wei Lianlian's voice on the other end of the phone seemed a little urgent.
Lin Gao's heart tightened and he immediately asked: "What's the matter?"
"There are several foreign film companies who want to see samples of our movies in advance."
"They want to preview the movie before it is released in order to decide whether to introduce it."
Lin Gao frowned slightly when he heard the news.
He knew that the reaction of the foreign market to the film was crucial.
However, staking out samples in advance also means facing harsh scrutiny from the outside world.
"Did they give any conditions?"
Lin Gao asked, trying to analyze calmly.
Wei Lianlian quickly replied: "They said that if the sample film meets their expectations, they will vigorously promote it in the international market and may even win the opportunity to be recommended by international film festivals."
< br>Lin Gao was silent for a while.
International market promotion is undoubtedly an attractive opportunity.
However, his confidence in the film stems from how it will ultimately look, not an unfinished demo.
“Tell them we are not ready to release the dailies yet.”
“When the film is finally completed, I will personally arrange an exclusive preview.”
Wei Lian Lian understood Lin Gao's decision and responded immediately: "Okay, I will convey your intention."
(End of Chapter)