Chapter 736 Read only three pages
Since "Star Wars", "Jaws", "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and other works formally formed the concept of genre movies, Hollywood has formed a system after twenty years of development , an industrialized industry -
The script, too.
From specifications to fonts, from dialogue to notes, everything has a template, so the format has been formed, and often one page of the script corresponds to one minute of the movie.
There may be slight differences depending on the director's style, but that's the overall case for commercial films.
Naturally, the length of a movie can be judged from the number of pages in the script. A script can range from ninety pages to one hundred and twenty pages. It is not an easy task to read them all.
What's more, there are five scripts placed in front of me.
In Hollywood, not to mention the vast majority, but 51% of actors do not read the script carefully before signing a contract. This has become a trend.
Before confirming their intention to perform, actors often leave the job to agents or managers, or even assistants, publicists, family and friends, waiting for their feedback, and based on their summary or judgment, then Decide if you are interested.
In other words, if the agent or manager's taste is bad, the actor's taste in choosing works may also be a complete disaster.
Audiences often wonder why a certain actor appears in an inexplicable bad movie to play an inexplicable role.
But don't be surprised, maybe this is the assistant's taste.
It is with this in mind that Edgar has gone through the first round of screening and finally selected a few projects worthy of reading and consideration.
Now?
Is Anson too lazy to read the script and prepare to hand it to Noah?
Shocked!
Edgar turned to look at Noah, unable to hide his surprise.
This scene made Anson’s smile completely bloom.
Obviously, Edgar misunderstood.
How should Anson explain?
"Hey, Captain, I actually traveled back from the future. I only need to flip through these scripts to complete my judgment without wasting time."
"Just wait a moment, I will eliminate it on the spot. Let’s do some math and the result will come out.”
No, Anson didn’t answer that accurately.
In fact, Anson could have left the script and told Edgar two weeks later that he had read them all and which script he was interested in.
But Anson didn’t.
Anson had already thought about it when he called Edgar.
"Captain, calm down. This is my work, so I naturally need to choose it myself."
One sentence made Edgar feel a little calmer.
"Have you ever heard of this saying? When reading a book, you only need to read the first three pages to know whether it is worth continuing."
Edgar was stunned, "Hollywood There is also a saying that the first three minutes of a movie must have baggage.”
Therefore, some commercial blockbusters often create a small crisis at the beginning, and the protagonist solves the problem. This not only creates a small climax to attract attention, but also shapes the image of the protagonist through the crisis.
Especially the crime and action genres.
"Haha." Anson chuckled, "Yes and no."
"If you just look at the baggage, Hollywood is now so industrialized that almost all screenwriters know this golden rule. They A climax will be set at the beginning to attract attention; but good writing does not mean that the entire script is excellent. "
"The script is the same as the novel. When looking at the opening, the main thing is to look at the skeleton. "
"How to construct a story, language style, textual images, and the atmosphere and tone created by the opening cut can often highlight a person's style."
"Then, look at the ending of the last two pages, despite the genre of movies They often have a happy ending, but different ways of expression also represent the creator’s personal color.”
“From these perspectives, you can simply construct a character outline and the tone of the story in your mind, which is often the case. The core of a script. "
"Of course, this cannot determine the quality of a script, nor should it determine the fate of a script, but at least you can distinguish your own interests; and then decide based on the level of interest. The order of reading, and even whether to read or not.”
In the first half, Edgar was still a little confused, but he did not interrupt Anson and continued to listen patiently. In the second half, Edgar's eyes gradually brightened——
Is this an iron rule?
No.
But at least, this is a new possibility.
Edgar looked at Anson, "You mean, read the first three pages and the last two pages, make a preliminary judgment, and then decide whether to continue reading."
Anson showed a smile, "Look, this is why we need to communicate."
"I think, since I have some choices now, we need to face more unknown choices in the future, and our destiny is in our own hands. Then we should communicate and reach a consensus on the direction of development."
"Which scripts do I like and which ones do I not like?"
"Which scripts do you like and which ones do you not like? ”
“What are our respective preferences and reasons? Communication now can make future work more efficient and ensure that we move in the same direction.”
"What do you think?"
As he said this, Anson raised the script in his hand and gestured.
Edgar's tense heartstrings relaxed again, and the smile returned to the corners of his mouth, "Of course."
Pause, "Honestly, after only reading the first three pages and the last two pages, I I’m also a little curious about how you feel and whether you agree with me.”
Before this, they had no choice but to passively fight for opportunities; of course, “Spider-Man” and “Cat and Mouse Game” are indeed true. They actively fought for it. To a certain extent, this is also a kind of choice.
Now, things are different.
They take the initiative, and their personal taste and vision will play a more important role. Mingzhi's vision for selecting works will also determine the upper limit of an actor's development. Edgar is a little curious about Anson's choice. This is where they need to get along and communicate. new areas.
So.
Edgar sat down again and looked at Anson in front of him expectantly -
Enjoying Anson reading.
This is also...an experience.
In just a short while, Anson raised the first script in his hand.
"I don't like this."
Edgar blinked, "Why?"
Anson tilted his head, "Middle school student? Again?"
Edgar couldn't help but rub his nose. This is also the biggest limitation of the vase. Once he succeeds in performing a type of role, he will all play the same role in the future, so that the actor always plays the same role.
Matthew McConaughey has been playing the playboy, Sandra Bullock has been playing the silly sweetheart, and Hugh Grant has been playing the elegant scholar.
Blah blah blah.
Over time, it has been stereotyped like this, and other character proposals will not come to the door at all.
Now, Anson is facing a similar situation. He should be the most famous middle school student in Hollywood. Middle school students in different types, different styles and different scripts have all performed again and again, and the stereotype is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
This is a good thing, at least Anson already has a label; but it is also a bad thing, because the frame and shackles are imprisoning Anson.
Edgar cleared his throat, and Anson caught the fatal link. He also tried to defend, "This is different, the same middle school students have different feelings."
Anson's hand The giant script in it is -
"The Day After Tomorrow".
(End of this chapter)