Daddy Academy

Chapter 3255 Professional

Chapter 3255 Professional

Zhang Tongshun was persuaded, and also because the current situation was somewhat dangerous.

So he readily agreed and asked editor Lao Chen to find the spare footage to cut in.

When the camera cuts from "slamming the door" to "Liuliu peeking through the crack in the door, her eyes secretly glancing at the dining table," accompanied by Ms. Zhao's impromptu muttering during filming, "Why doesn't Dad call me to eat?", the originally slightly sharp conflict instantly becomes soft and real.

Liu Liu stared intently at the screen until the end, then slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "I knew it! I knew it! Our suggestions were all professional! Isn't this great? The character has come to life!!!"

She slammed her hand on the table, startling Zhang Tongshun and Lao Chen, but neither of them lost their temper. Zhang Tongshun only paused for less than a second before slamming his hand on the table as well, saying, "Great editing! I was so focused on the rhythm that I forgot the characters needed to be 'alive'! Chengcheng, you understand kids better than I do!"

Seeing this, Old Chen quickly nodded in agreement: "With this added detail, the character arc is completely enhanced. The previous version was too stiff! You deserve to be called the main creators! It was the right decision to invite you here today. Only when you pass the test can this movie be good."

Liuliu asked, "So, it's settled then?"

Zhang Tongshun said, "This is the final decision; it's clearly much better than the previous version."

Liuliu asked Old Chen, "Master Chen, what do you think?"

Old Chen quickly said, "I think it's excellent, let's do it this way."

Liuliu turned around and praised Chengcheng and Dudu, saying they knew a lot about movies and had a keen eye for talent.

Chengcheng seemed to enjoy the flattery, while Dudu nodded steadily, without jumping up in excitement.

At this moment, Xiao Bai said, "Director, Master Chen, our opinions may not be correct. We are here to discuss together, so let's all speak freely. My father often says that the more a problem is debated, the clearer it becomes, and the clearer the truth becomes. If you have anything to say, just say it. Don't hold back just because of our positions. If you only say nice things, then it's meaningless. We'd rather go back to the past."

Xiao Bai was always worried that Director Zhang and Lao Chen would just agree with them, accept whatever they said, and adopt all their suggestions without any real effort to make the film better.

Zhang Tongshun blushed at Xiaobai's words, realizing that he had indeed somewhat agreed with what Xiaobai had said.

"Don't worry, Xiaobai, we're all doing this for the good of the movie."

Xiaobai was relieved, and everyone continued watching the film.

When Xiaobai saw the clip of Miss Zhao playing with her friends, she frowned and said, "The camera transitions in this scene are too chaotic. They mix long shots and close-ups, which makes me a little dizzy."

She pointed to the screen and suggested an adjustment: "Leave the long shot of the chase for 3 seconds, then cut to three quick close-ups, each for 1 second, and finally cut back to the wide shot. The rhythm will be more compact."

Old Chen said, "Boss Bai! In our industry, it's '5 seconds for a long shot + 3 seconds for a medium shot.' The 1-second quick cut you mentioned will make the footage fragmented."

Xiao Bai remained calm and said to Lao Chen, "Look at the original version, the chase scene had an 8-second long shot, and the audience is tired of it! When Miss Zhao plays with everyone, it's 'fast-paced and fragmented,' a 1-second close-up can capture the key points, and a 3-second long shot can set the atmosphere. If you don't believe me, we'll edit it on the spot and compare!"

She even accurately stated the time: "The adjustment will begin at 1 hour, 03 minutes, and 27 seconds!"

Robin immediately said, "Yes! Do as my aunt says!"

Liuliu also said, "Let's try editing it according to Xiaobai's suggestion. Maybe Xiaobai is right. She has won international directing awards! She's an internationally renowned director. You should trust her self-confidence!"

Chengcheng nodded, and Dudu said, "I think what Xiaobai said makes a lot of sense, so let's try it out according to Xiaobai's suggestion."

Old Chen looked at Zhang Tongshun, who said, "Then let's do it the way Xiaobai suggested and see how it goes."

Old Chen started making changes with a "just getting by" attitude, but when the video played, the originally messy clips suddenly became clean and crisp. The quick cuts and close-ups captured the childlike fun, and the long shots at the end stabilized the rhythm. It was much smoother than the original.

Old Chen watched it three times, his face flushed, and said, "I'm impressed! Boss Bai's pacing is even better than mine, a veteran editor with twenty years of experience! It's true what they say, comparisons are odious; some people are just geniuses, it's an innate talent!"

Zhang Tongshun joked, "Xiaobai is going to become a leading figure in the directing industry in the future."

Xiao Bai waved her hands repeatedly: "Don't say that, don't say that, I'm just a child."

Liuliu muttered to herself, "You're still a child, and you're such a clever little devil."

Xiao Bai glared at her, and Liu Liu immediately shut up, pretending to watch a movie, not daring to look at Xiao Bai's murderous gaze.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Robin pull out a radish knife and glare at her menacingly.

Fortunately, Little White didn't say anything, so Robin won't bite people randomly.

Zhang Tongshun said, "Let's keep watching the film. The two suggestions you just made were excellent. We've learned a lot today. Let's keep up the good work. I'll treat you to lunch here."

When they saw Miss Zhao singing the theme song "A Lively Home," Liu Liu suddenly said, "Stop!"

She pointed to the screen and said, "When I sang 'With you and me, there is laughter,' my eyes were shining. You edited a medium shot, so it didn't show up in the footage!"

Zhang Tongshun's first reaction was to frown: "Liuliu, you can't add any more scenes. This is a key part of the interlude, and you've already been given the camera. Adding more close-ups would be too distracting!"

Old Chen chimed in, saying, "Frequent close-ups will disrupt the continuity of the singing."

Liu Liu explained, "This isn't an added scene! When I sang that line, I was watching Xiao Zhou play the harmonica when I smiled. Adding a close-up of my eyes shows the light in them, and adding a close-up of Xiao Zhou playing the harmonica shows that we did it together! Otherwise, people would think I was the only one singing!"

Xiao Zhou chimed in, "When I was playing the harmonica, I was also listening to Liu Liu sing; we interacted."

Chengcheng nodded: "Liuliu and Xiaozhou are right."

Dudu said, "Let's see what Liuliu says."

Robin looked at her aunt, and seeing her aunt nod, she immediately said decisively, "Do as we all say."

She swung the radish knife around in her hand.

Zhang Tongshun changed his mind and said, "Let's see how it looks if we cut it like this."

Following Liu Liu's request, Lao Chen alternated between two close-up shots and the interlude.

When the smile in Liuliu's eyes, the movement of Xiaozhou's fingertips pressing the harmonica, and the lighthearted melody perfectly match, the originally "solo" interlude instantly transforms into a warm "two-way" duet.

Looking at the screen, Zhang Tongshun had to admit that this version seemed to be better than the previous one, and the mood and the song "A Lively Home" were more in line with it.

Liuliu praised, "Great, great, that's even better! Xiaozhou, take a look and share your thoughts."

Xiao Zhou said, "I can't see it, but if you think it's good, then it's good."

Throughout the morning, everyone offered many suggestions, some of which were adopted, while others were rejected after discussion and trial.

After the revisions were completed, everyone watched the final cut again. The originally somewhat bland rough cut instantly became vivid and full of life.

Zhang Tongshun stood up and earnestly said to the four young creators, "Thank you! I originally thought today was just a formality, but I didn't expect you to give me so many valuable suggestions. From now on, you will always have the final say on the creation of Little Red Horse!"

Old Chen and the staff applauded and gave everyone a thumbs up.

Xiao Bai waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't say that, don't say that. This is just how we are professionals. We're all doing this to make the movie a big hit! By the way, director, will my name appear in the movie?"

Zhang Tongshun said, "Yes, it will be right after my name."

Xiao Bai asked instinctively, "You were ahead of me?"

Zhang Tongshun chuckled and said, "Xiaobai, I am the director after all, and you are the assistant director."

Liu Liu said, "You little newbie, you really don't know any better. An assistant trying to rebel?"

Xiao Bai asked, "Director, will my name come before Liu Liu's?"

Zhang Tongshun gave an affirmative answer, and Liuliu's mood instantly soured upon hearing it.

(End of this chapter)