I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 130 - 130 129. Thanks for the invitation_1

Chapter 130: 129. Thanks for the invitation_1 Chapter 130: 129. Thanks for the invitation_1 “Do you get it?” He always liked to ask such questions.

Lu Ban was quite interested.

He saw that this question was posted last night; he wasn’t sure if it was by a fan or a hater, but it was definitely popular, otherwise, it wouldn’t have been pushed to him.

Lu Ban first read the answer with the highest likes.

It was from a professional film critic, the kind who writes ten thousand words on every movie, good or bad, and gets hundreds of likes for a few phrases on film rating websites.

“This movie is quite experimental, including the use of special effects and the creation of atmosphere.”

“…From the perspective of special effects, the effects in this film can be said to be excellent. I don’t know if it was done by Legendary Studio or Blazing Fire Studio, but I can affirm that these are some of the top-tier effects audiences can see right now. I even regret that this is a web movie instead of a big-screen film because, due to streaming settings, 1080P is the limit; the lack of a higher resolution source reduces the impact of the movie’s special effects. However, even so, the quality is still exceptionally high!”

“…Just like the special effects in the opening minutes, the way they perfectly blend the natural scenery with computer-generated imagery, and do so imaginatively, is what can make one feel breathless and evoke a deep sense of fear. I believe that when people see this segment, they all feel a tightness in their chest and struggle to breathe. This is normal, as it is the genuine visuals evoking a primal response, similar to how watching high-altitude walking videos can make someone’s legs feel weak…”

“…When combined with atmosphere creation through various hints and foreshadowing that lead the audience to speculate, it increases expectations for the upcoming plot and adds a sense of unease. Like in the scene at the Summit Shrine, many people would have found the sight of the standing priest and the seated shrine maidens shocking, because there had been foreshadowing telling us that the people of the shrine were the main force against pollution. Now, to see these protectors lying dead without resistance, creates a powerful impact…”

The critic was very serious, filling several thousand words with their answer.

Lu Ban read through all of their responses earnestly and felt that they were very accurate.

“I never realized I had such profound intentions. Thanks to this student, or else I wouldn’t have noticed them.”

Lu Ban gave them a like.

Scrolling down, another answer came from an actor who specialized in Brecht’s method acting.

“Thanks for the invitation. I’m in the Capital, just got off the plane. Others have talked a lot about other aspects of this movie, so I’ll talk about the acting. First, the acting level of this movie can be divided into three categories. The highest is the female lead, Red Leaf. In just one hour, she presents us with an image of a woman who is independent, strong, gentle, yet tragic. Every frown and smile is part of her character, and her performance resonates from beginning to end, which is especially commendable considering she’s a newcomer.”

“…And the worst, I must say, is the main character, namely Lu Ban. His acting does not resemble a rational explorer at all, but rather a lively character who lightens the tense atmosphere, which diminishes the film’s eerie feel. It’s not that such characters are bad, but as the main character, it’s hard to make the audience empathize with him. I personally don’t like it…”

After reading this comment, Lu Ban felt he had learned quite a bit.

“It seems I have a lot of room for improvement; I should buy a book on actor’s self-cultivation and study it thoroughly.”

He reminded himself of this.

Lu Ban majored in cinema direction in college and had not studied acting, so his understanding of acting skills was only superficial.

Some classmates might ask, if you don’t understand acting yourself, how will you direct other actors in the future?

This was indeed an issue. Many renowned directors were formerly famous actors with deep insights into acting. However, if Lu Ban himself mastered exquisite acting skills, then with his looks, other actors wouldn’t stand a chance, and the threshold for audience engagement would keep rising.

Thus, for the healthy development and future of the film industry, Lu Ban did not delve deeply into acting.

His sacrificial intentions were clear to see.

He looked at the third answer with high likes.

This is an anime-related answerer, whose personal introduction is full of text that normal people can’t understand.

“…I really wish I could become Miss Red Leaf’s dog, but Miss Red Leaf said she likes cats, and I cried. I know why I, who am neither a dog nor a cat, am crying, because I am actually a mouse…”

“…My soul peered through the window into the inside, the hanging bell was ringing softly, Miss Red Leaf was lazily leaning on the sofa, a very tame Orange Cat sitting on her shoulder, the firelight from the fireplace shining on her face, my frozen heart slightly warmed in the wind…”

This is a lengthy and highly emotional essay, with cats and dogs as the main subject, it describes the writer’s humble love for Red Leaf, heartfelt and deeply moving.

“What the hell is this?”

Lu Ban felt that people nowadays were just too weird, and he didn’t much understand the second dimension either.

But from the text, it seemed like this person might really like Red Leaf.

Lu Ban touched the crimson crystal on the desk, happy for Red Leaf, and then sent a message back to this person.

[Motionless]: I will convey your feelings to Miss Red Leaf for you.

No doubt the other person must be very happy about that!

Having looked around, so far, “The Hundred Poets” has been mostly well-received.

Actually, it makes sense – in terms of visuals, especially the extraordinary narrative visuals, “The Hundred Poets” must be the best, after all, the scenes are real, no special effects can surpass reality.

Moreover, since the movie is streamed online and is only an hour long, audiences naturally lower their expectations. There aren’t major issues with the plot of the movie, so just the special effects alone are worth the price of admission.

It’s like the many blockbuster movies in theaters, the audience doesn’t need a very intricate script or filming techniques; as long as the big scenes are stunning enough, exciting enough, one can watch without thinking too hard and pass the time with no problem.

For example, if Lu Ban’s movie was a full-length, 100-minute film, legitimately screened in theaters for sixty bucks a ticket, then maybe some people would come out to criticize the plot, the visuals, the actors’ performances.

But since it’s free with membership, why should they have such high expectations?

No need.

And more importantly, Lu Ban’s movie had that bit of power to influence reality, making all viewers feel as if they were right there in the film, experiencing the same things as the characters, which was quite unsolvable.

What oceanic visual effects can compare to truly breath-taking clips? 4D movies only shake the chairs, spraying a bit of water on your face, but how can this compare to the actual burning sensation of being in that mist? It’s like a dimensional blow to the keyboard and mouse when compared to having tubes plugged into the back of your head.

Lu Ban took another glance at the reviews for the movie on the old video website and soon noticed a reply in the comment section.

[I tried that weird little game with a few friends last night, and it seems like we really encountered something unclean!!!]

“Hmm?”

Lu Ban clicked on the video link attached to their answer.

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