Chapter 451 (1/2)
Liang Kun's best friend in the crew is the first deputy director Kevin Jones. They work together very tacitly and talk the most at ordinary times.
Liang Kun understands the importance of the first deputy director. Kevin just doesn't like to do his work. Without Kevin, the work of the crew would not be so wonderful for him. He would even hate making movies.
Making movies is not only difficult, but also a lot of trivia.
Kevin watched the script before shooting, then divided the tasks in the script into various departments, made project schedule, sequence scene table and sub scene table, and communicated with various departments to ensure that the notice can be well implemented.
Kevin wants to communicate with Liang Kun, confirm that the director's ideas can get the support of various departments, test the work of various departments, and confirm that he can do the work that the director wants. He is a bridge between Liang Kun and various departments.
Kevin also strictly controls the on-site expenses according to the budget table produced by the producer. If overtime may lead to overspending, Kevin must supervise the director and all departments to complete it quickly, otherwise, he will find out the guy who led to overtime to explain to the producer or pay out of his own pocket. Therefore, he is also a bridge between departments and producers.
Not only that, he also has to supervise the performance of actors, the scheduling of group performances, security and so on.
Liang Kun found that Kevin was a talent and the crew's golden oil. Kevin knows everything. Without him, Liang Kun will have a lot of trouble communicating with various departments. With him, Liang Kun just needs to talk about his ideas. When Liang Kun appeared on the stage, Kevin was staring at the camera.
This position must be a ”life expert”. Liang Kun thinks he can't do this kind of work, especially ordinary people.
Of course, Liang Kun is intelligent and lazy. This job is not fun at all. Kevin is an excellent first deputy director. He has been working for several years and doesn't intend to change his job.
When the two chatted, Kevin sighed, ”I actually want to be a director, but I can't afford to give up the transformation. Your brain is so good that you shoot fast and well. I have to think for a long time if I choose a scene. How did you do it? Don't you need time to think?”
”I react quickly, which is called each has his own strengths.” Liang Kun is very proud. The higher the spiritual attribute, the faster his brain turns. It's too convenient to do mental work.
”Many American deputy directors have to do it for a lifetime. Some people have transformed, but the box office is poor. They not only don't make money, but also have debts. I'm good at being an deputy director. If you develop in the future, don't forget me.” Kevin said he wanted to hold Liang Kun's thigh.
He's not kidding, but he didn't release a big mission. Because he is already an excellent deputy director. Without Liang Kun's help, many crew will invite him. The first deputy director was hired by the producer. Liang Kun had to wait a few years to have a voice. Hollywood is a place that needs to endure seniority. His age is doomed that he can't rise quickly.
Liang Kun smiled and said, ”if I can decide, I will cooperate with you in the future.”
”I believe that one day, everyone on the crew will know that you have a future and will become a director and an excellent actor. Have you noticed? Talisa has been looking this way. She must have something to say to you.” Kevin smiled meaningfully: ”you're welcome. There are too many romantic men in Hollywood.”
Liang Kun shook his head. ”You think too much. I don't want to do such a thing.”
”You may not want to, but some people will ask you to do this as long as you have strength.” Kevin smiled: ”If you are a young actor with a short career, little acting skills and good looks. You hope to step into this door and join the ranks of making millions in a play. However, thousands of people have the same dream and compete for the same role with you. What should you do then?”
Liang Kun smiled. It's a real problem.
Are there any hidden rules in Hollywood? The answer is No.
Because, in the United States, where the transparency of any industry is very high, it is not a ”rule”, and it is not ”latent” at all. It is very prominently exposed on the water.
A large number of Hollywood star biographies show that most of them come from poor families. Many people haven't even finished high school and lack other vocational skills.
If such young people want to succeed, they must have the determination to break the boat. If they have no parents to open their way with money and don't give up their dreams, the only thing they can exchange is probably their own body. They know that youth is priceless. If they grasp it properly, they can exchange it for tangible assets.
For many teenagers who want to step into Hollywood, once they can't squeeze into this single wooden bridge, they probably can't earn a star's film salary for their whole life.
Not all Hollywood stars become famous by selling their bodies, and many people are unwilling to do so. There are exceptions to everything. A poor star played a role that did not have much competition, and there are many examples of unexpected popularity. Happy death is such a high box office low-cost film.
”I'll go first. Theresa must have something to say to you. You don't have to think too much. This kind of thing can't get out.” Kevin got up with a smile and went to one side to talk to Bobby.
Generally, no one will mention the things you love and I wish in Hollywood. This kind of thing is very common and can't be on the news.
The terrible thing about Hollywood is that there are hooligans like Harvey Weinstein who will force others and sexually harass actresses. But he is a movie tycoon, a master of public relations, and has won countless Oscars.