Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 224 The Ninth District

Chen Hao looked at the small note in his hand, hesitated for a long time, and finally chose Congxin.

Beauty is beautiful, but I'm afraid of viruses!
Then Chen Hao devoted himself to the preparation of the new film again, and at the same time, the "Los Angeles Times" also published an exclusive interview with Chen Hao.

After learning that Chen Hao's new film will return to science fiction, the North American media and film critics paid considerable attention!
After all, with the jewels of "Comet" and "Moon" ahead, Chen Hao's new science fiction is still worth looking forward to.

"Thinking of "Comet" and "Moon", I am looking forward to Chen's new sci-fi film!"

""Moon" is the best sci-fi film of the year in 2002! Chen's new film will be booked as the best sci-fi film of 2004?!"

"Looking forward to Chen's sci-fi film, hoping to bring the same shock and excitement!"

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From the comments of the media and film critics, it can be seen that Chen Hao has gained a firm foothold in North America and is a well-known director.

However, when Chen Hao announced that Downey would be the leading actor in the new film, the media became lively again.

Despite the success of "Saw" and "Taken", most of the media and audience's impression of Downey is still drugs, trouble, and self-deprecation.

Film critics were even more worried about whether Downey, who had been depraved for so many years, could still support a blockbuster movie, so many people suggested that Chen Hao should replace Downey.

Seeing the media reports, Chen Hao teased Downey, "Do you think the media is right?"

Downey sneered when he heard that, "Hmph, I'll let them swallow those words."

Chen Hao looked at the agitated Donnie and smiled, what he wanted was this spirit!

A few days later, the filming crew and special effects team were all ready, and Chen Hao brought everyone to a studio in Sony Columbia.

The filming sequence of the film is to shoot the interior first, then the street exteriors, and finally the African slums.

In the interior, there are many scenes that need to be specially built, such as the secret research room of the MNU headquarters, the home of the alien leader, and the interior of the spacecraft, etc.

In the previous few days, Chen Hao was discussing the construction of these scenes with the art designer and set designer, and most of them have been completed at this time.

As for the remaining small parts, it can be built while shooting, so as not to hinder the progress of the crew's shooting.

At the same time, Chang Hongsong also rushed to the crew. After the special effects of Haotian were settled, he rushed over, hoping to join the production of this sci-fi film.

After all, there are very few special effects films in China, and being able to participate in the production of Chen Hao's science fiction film with an investment of 4000 million US dollars is definitely a rare opportunity and experience.

With a technical background, he didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.

Chen Hao asked, "I asked you to make the opening animation of Haotian Film and Television, have you done it yet?"

"Not yet. It just so happens that we are cooperating with Weta Digital this time. I want them to help with the production, so the effect should be better!" Chang Hongsong said.

Chen Hao heard the words and thought about it, so he nodded and stopped asking.

After the production crew and special effects team had all set up camp and cleaned up, Chen Hao led everyone to hold a start-up ceremony.

The old people who followed Chen Hao twice in the crew are used to it, but the newly joined Americans are very new to all this, and they all stretched their heads to watch.

Downey was used to it, he bowed to Chen Hao together, and then shared the fruit, but there was not a single American besides Haotian Special Effects.

Regardless of these gorgeous differences, Chen Hao directly lifted the red cloth on the camera and said loudly, "I announce that "The Ninth District" is officially launched!"

Then, the crew cleared the table again, and the various departments began to get in place.

Assistant director Chris started to confirm with each department separately, and then came back and nodded to Chen Hao.

Seeing this, Chen Hao stood up and said with a loudspeaker, "Are you all ready?"

Camera, recording, lighting, etc. all thumbs up.

Seeing this, Chen Hao smiled and said, "Then let's start!"

"The 98th scene of "The Ninth District", the 1st scene of the 1st scene, pop!"

This set of shots is very simple, that is, Downey and Johnson (the leader of the aliens) come from a distance, and there is not even a line.

In the camera, Downey was sweating profusely and looked nervous. He walked quickly with guns in both hands, and Christopher Johnson next to him followed him closely.

The cameraman and others also retreated quickly with the footsteps of the two, while the special effects team was busy capturing Christopher Johnson's expressions and movements, so that the best pictures could be selected for post-production.

When everyone retreated all the way to the end of the scene, they walked out of the camera.

Chen Hao looked at the screen on the monitor, nodded, and then shouted, "It's over!"

Everyone in the production team laughed and even whistled. After all, it was a good start, who wouldn't like it!
Chen Hao chose this set of shots not only because the shots are simple, but also because he wanted a good start, and also to cooperate with the special effects team's test.

At this time, Downey has turned into an alien, and the alien leader is undoubtedly also in the form of an alien in the movie.

Now it is a real person acting, but when it comes to post-production special effects, the special effects team will paint Downey and the alien leader, paint skin and texture, and turn the two people into aliens.

"Is there a problem with the shot just now?" Chen Hao asked the special effects director.

"No problem, you can directly make special effects." The director smiled and nodded.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words, "That's good! Let's prepare for the next shot!"

As a sci-fi film, "The Ninth District" will have more than 900 special effects shots. Because the production speed of special effects shots is too slow, Chen Hao decided to let the crew shoot and post special effects production at the same time.

It is possible to shoot some shots that require post-production special effects for the special effects team to start production, and then shoot ordinary shots to shorten the production cycle of the film as much as possible.

Next, the crew is ready to start shooting the next scene.

This group of shots captures Downey squatting by the door, turning around and talking to Johnson.

Chen Hao shouted, "Start!"

In the camera, Downey, leaning on the table, was out of breath, and then wiped his forehead with his dirty sleeve, then turned his head and glared at Johnson fiercely, and cursed.

"You prawn, you bastard, you almost killed me just now, you know? Just a little bit!"

"Crack!" Chen Hao frowned and shook his head while looking at Downey's expression and eyes in the monitor, "Donnie, your eyes are wrong, and your expression is not in place."

Tang Ni frowned and looked at Chen Hao.

Chen Hao walked over and continued, "You have turned into an alien now, and you only want to turn yourself back into a human being, so you only care about yourself.

And he almost killed you just now, so you should be very angry, and it is because of them that you turned into an alien, so you will also have resentment in your heart.

At the same time, they are just pathetic prawns in your eyes. Although you are also a prawn, you look down on them from the bottom of your heart, which is racism. "

(End of this chapter)