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"Mike, all the opening scenes use high-speed slow motion."

Standing in the editing room of Rock Studio, Duke stared carefully at the footage on the monitor, "Fast between the Seven and Seven, inserting the Explosion Scene No. 23..."

After Mike Dawson commanded the two assistants to edit, Duke looked at it with his hands in his chest for a while, and then said, "The wide-angle lens with sunset on the No. 45 is placed in front of the No. 23. Yes, that's the effect!"

With the collaboration of "Speed ​​of Life and Death", editor Mike Dawson and Duke have a more tacit understanding, and he is more convinced of Duke's editing method, because on the newly released 65th Oscar nomination list, he won the only Oscar nomination for "Speed ​​of Life and Death" - the best editing!

This is also the first Oscar nomination in Mike Dawson's life.

Having won the most authoritative recognition in the industry, Mike Dawson completely recognized Duke's post-production concept. Let's talk about the beginning of this episode formulated for the film. The scenes in the past four minutes are all slow-motion shots, which seem to be completely inconsistent with the fast pace of the film, but after being cut, it has another effect.

The slow motion highlights General Hammer's majesty and the solemnity of the film's theme. This scene is in the cemetery. General Hammer is preparing to carry out military advice for the dead old subordinates who have been forgotten by the government to seek justice from the government. When he came to the cemetery to say goodbye to his late wife, he happened to see the soldiers' funeral, but the dead can enjoy the treatment of covering the national flag. Through the slow motion of the heavy rain, General Hammer's incomparable anger further highlights General Hammer's heart.

"Next..." He heard Duke's voice again, "Mike, our specialty is, short shots quickly cut, and all action shots must be limited to three seconds."

Duke or Duke, Mike Dawson felt that way.

Duke didn't know what Mike Dawson thought, and he didn't care if he knew it. After running in, the two found the tacit understanding and rhythm of cooperation. The editing efficiency was much better than in "The Speed ​​of Life and Death". It took less than ten days to complete the first editing.

However, the total length of the sample is more than 5 and a half hours, and it does not take longer and more complicated and meticulous editing and production at all, so it cannot achieve the effect Duke wants.

The final film will definitely be longer than the 96 minutes of "Life and Death". Duke strives to keep the film at about 110 minutes, especially Christopher Lee's scenes, unlike in order to take care of Sean Connery, who insists on retaining some pictures showing elegance. This Mason is even more powerful, not the traditional gentleman agent who makes people look fake.

There are also some plots with some minor details, and Duke also tries to simplify them. This is a movie with action and thrilling as the selling point. Just maintain the most basic plot logic.

In commercial movies, many logic is ignored for various reasons, not bugs. For example, the relationship between Mason and his daughter in "The Deadly Island" is completely possible. Duke can create a two-hour movie to describe this emotional relationship and psychological changes. However, in this movie, shots that are not related to the theme must be saved, in order to highlight the theme, as long as the basic logic can be connected smoothly.

This is also one of the biggest conflicts between commercial films and professional film critics. Film critics always believe that commercial films deliberately ignore the plot of the film for those explosive fights, while directors must omit the slow-paced details in order to take care of the audience's feelings and commercial achievements, and give the greatest enjoyment to the people who pay for the bill in a limited time.

As for whether commercial films become ideal for film critics, will they lose money and whether investors will go bankrupt, those vampires who hold high the banner of art but lie on this industry will never consider it.

If there are relevant online ratings now, Duke believes that after the release of "The Island of Deadly" the Rotten Tomatoes index will exceed 60%, while the popcorn index representing the audience is confident that it will reach more than 80%.

Duke really doesn't care about professional ratings or something. Film critics do have the right to speak professionally, but the movies he made are not for winning awards. Just take a look at them.

Just like after the release of "The Speed ​​of Life and Death", Roger Albert gave the film tens of thousands of head cramps. Duke did not feel any joy. The average score of the film's professional media was only a little over seven points, so he would not feel frustrated. These are not as good as the benefits the film can bring to him.

And at most, in more than ten years, the right to speak for the film review will not be in the hands of film critics. Think about the last few years, there were many top film critics who were forcibly terminated by the media in North America.

Besides, since the critics have caused a lot of criticisms on the box office of the film, the impact of film critics on the box office has plummeted, and now they are relatively weak. If you remember correctly, the Shawshank Redemption will almost be praised by them next year. In addition, the Oscar will be released for the second time with endless sympathy. The total box office and attendance rate will still fall to the ground. It took more than ten years for the production and distribution companies to recover their costs.

What about Frank Darabont, the director of the film? Such a well-known film has not brought much improvement to his situation. It is still only a second-tier or even third-tier director. Not to mention ordinary audiences, even in the Hollywood industry, how many people remember his name?

This is Hollywood, and professional reputation cannot be completely ignored, but business achievements are even more important!

Who dares to say that directors such as Frank Darabont, Sam Mendes and Robert Marshall, who were nominated or even awarded for the Oscar for Best Director for the first time, can surpass Michael Bay in Hollywood, who has never been nominated?

In today's era, movies have become commodities, which is a fact that no one can deny. Before making a movie, we must first find the right positioning of the movie and target potential consumer groups. The films Duke chose are neither for awards nor for professional reputation. The first thing we must consider is business.

According to the plan, his next video, even a collection of various vulgar elements in the summer season.

Just as he said, as long as he has business achievements, he has enough time to hone himself, and then transform. Even if the transformation fails, he can still come back to continue his super explosive path.

Post-production is a process that requires more patience than shooting. The fine clipping of "Breaking into the Deadly Island" can only be described as turtle speed. In addition to editing, there are some special effects shots that need to be synthesized. The Pentagon provides the crew with the takeoff and formation flight images of the F-18 Hornets. Duke not only needs to select the appropriate shots from them, but also needs to edit and synthesize the fighter formation into the landscape pictures of Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge.

Of course, the action shots that consume Duke the most energy.

"Every fifteen minutes, I'll have an action scene."

Sitting at the rest table, Duke explained several key points of editing action shots to Mike Dawson. "All action scenes must show a grand pattern, but they cannot get out of control. The use of short shots and high-speed slow motions to offset the possible delays caused by long-term events. The female characters can save as much as possible. The tone of the whole film is nervous and masculine."

“There is one problem, Duke.”

Charles Rowan, who was sitting opposite, said, "I just saw the video of the F-18 provided by the Pentagon. It was the Air Force Blue Angel's plane, not the Marines."

"It's okay, it's just a small problem." Duke pulled the hat on his head. "Although the operation has always been dominated by the Marine Corps, the film will not explain what the final bombing will be. The Air Force can also launch air strikes."

The Los Angeles Raiders hat that Duke wore, which he had a lucky hat, attracted Charles Rowan's interest, pointed to the pattern on it and said, "Is this the team you support?"

"That's right."

American football is the sport that Duke participated the most when he was in school. In the past two years, he has rarely paid attention to it because of his work.

"Hear?" Charles Rowan continued, "The Raiders may be moving out of Los Angeles and will likely return to Oakland."

"Why don't I know?" Duke was stunned for a moment, then thought that he had not paid attention to sports news recently, "When did this happen?"

"Not sure yet." Charles Rowan thought roughly, "It is said that after the Super Bowl, the Raiders will be sold."

"Oh..." Duke automatically ignored Rowan's second half of the words, "Super Bowl!"

"Super Bowl!" He suddenly patted his palm, "I actually forgot it!"

Mike Dawson and Charles Rowan both looked at Duke in confusion.

"Charles, I'm an amateur in publicity,"

Propaganda in this era is more dependent on traditional media. Duke really doesn't know much about it and rarely mixes it in promotion and distribution. It is implemented according to plans formulated by professionals. But now he has a little confidence in his tone, "Can I give some suggestions on Warner's publicity plan?"

According to the contract signed by both parties, Duke's accountant team can participate in the promotion and distribution and monitor related accounting expenses. However, he, the director, has no right to interfere in the promotion and distribution, and only needs to cooperate with the reasonable plans formulated by Warner Bros.

This is not the result of a compromise, but the Hollywood convention. Duke also understands himself. He is not an omniscient and omnipotent genius. Even if he has learned some theories, he lacks practical operation experience. If he really talks about actual combat effectiveness, he will definitely not be as good as the professionals of Warner Bros.

Perhaps in the Internet era, he will be able to do a little more in this regard.

"Suggestion?" Charles Rowan frowned.

After nearly half a year of getting along, he also gained a certain understanding of Duke. The other party is within his own power and cannot be violated by others at will. He will not stretch out his hands randomly within his authority. It can be said that he is the kind of director that Hollywood producers prefer.
Chapter completed!