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Chapter 335 336. Future popcorn blockbuster director 【Subscription】

After Zeng Jia came back,

The trivial matters of Jiaxing Media were handed over to Zeng Jia.
of course.

Lu Chen put his mind on "King Kong".

I wasn't very worried about shooting Lu Chen.

He is more worried about whether the light and shadow can support the special effects of "King Kong".

"King Kong" can be said to require the most special effects among all the works he shot.

When King Kong made his screen debut in 1933, it was undisputedly "the eighth wonder of the world".

The film can be called a masterpiece in terms of ambition, narrative, and special effects, and it brings an unprecedented movie-watching experience to the audience.

As for the 05 version.

First of all, let's talk about the place where the battle between King Kong and Tyrannosaurus rex took place-Skull Island.

When designing Skull Island, the director reprocessed it on the basis of the 1933 version. He hoped that the surrounding environment would be lush and humid, full of moss and vines, so as to find a delicate balance between illusion and reality.

From the audience's point of view, of course, they hope to see the visual effects scene as realistic as possible, but the director just wants to create a less real, unreal, more rugged than anywhere, with more monsters and more Wonderful islands.

In addition to the environment,

There is also the above design of the battle.

The environment and scenes are all good, but the battle is more difficult.

This is why Lu Chen and the others took so long to prepare this time.

These battle scenes are all previs by the animation department with simple models, and then according to the storyboard, the shooting plan is formulated.

Fortunately, there is Lu Chen's guidance.

Let Zhu Yi and the others avoid a lot of detours.

If you let them come by themselves.

It's definitely a free play moment, making a crematorium scene.

Take a very simple example.

For example, designing the different actions of King Kong, Tyrannosaurus rex and Ann on the vine.

A Tyrannosaurus Rex fell off a cliff and dragged King Kong down with him.

Then hang on the vines growing in the cliff.

An fell from King Kong's hand and hung on the vine. The vine shook violently and swayed with An. The Tyrannosaurus rex tried to bite An who was swinging in front of him, but the vine was torn off by the Tyrannosaurus rex. Hold a T-Rex tooth with both hands and hang in the air while dodging other attacking T-Rex.

The description of this paragraph is tiring enough, and it may be even more headache when they are incomparably produced.

You must know that the current special effects technology is much stronger than when the original version was shot.

Zhu Yi and the others were all in trouble.

It is conceivable how difficult it was to shoot the original version.

Animating battles is very difficult.

For example, the scene mentioned above.

Not only the movements of these big guys when fighting on the vines have to be considered.

Also consider their weight and balance.

and the impact on the surrounding environment.

For example, when the character falls, the vines will inevitably fall along with the surrounding leaves and rocks.

Whether the light and shadow special effects can support the special effects of "King Kong".

about this point.

Lu Chen really has nothing to worry about.

now.

It can be said that the special effects of light and shadow are not what they used to be.

To know.

For the development of the light and shadow special effects sector, Lu Chen asked Zeng Jia to allocate a terrifying amount of money every year.

Because Lu Chen understood.

Special effects are a thing that requires spending money, and you want to develop special effects without spending money.

Don't even think about it.

And Zhu Yi, the person in charge of light and shadow special effects, did not disappoint Lu Chen.

Whether it's "Shark Beach", or "Fast and Furious", or "Kung Fu Panda".

They all completed the task beyond Lu Chen's expectation.

In addition to taking over their own jobs from Jiaxing Media, they are also starting to take on some external jobs.

And it's all done very well.

now.

Light and shadow special effects compared with several other top special effects companies in China.

Although there is still a gap.

But the gap can already be said to be negligible.

With the development of these years.

The configuration of light and shadow special effects has been expanded several times.

The treatment is not bad.

It must be easy to recruit people, especially after cooperating with Universal.

Zhu Yi and the others can also send people over to communicate with each other.

In general.

improve rapidly.

This is why Lu Chen dared to shoot "King Kong" and "Jurassic World".

no way,
I don't want to ask others, I can only develop myself.

If I want to shoot "King Kong", I have to go abroad to find other special effects companies for help.

That's too humiliating.

This is also the reason why Lu Chen did not start the "King Kong" series and the "Jurassic World" series for a long time.

If you go to a foreign special effects company, let's not talk about whether you will be stuck by them.

Even if you don't get stuck.

what they make.

It's not necessarily what Lu Chen likes or wants.

Fortunately, Zhu Yi did not disappoint Lu Chen.

These few years,
The maturity of the technology.

It gave Lu Chen the confidence to shoot these high-end special effects blockbusters.

Go through half the building.

When I came to the light and shadow special effects department, the employees of the light and shadow special effects department also saw Lu Chen.

They were not too surprised by Lu Chen's arrival.

Lu Chen is a frequent visitor here.

After the filming is finished, he basically stays here.

"boss."

"boss."

"boss."

……

Seeing Lu Chen's arrival, the surrounding employees greeted him one after another.

Lu Chen also smiled and responded that everyone has worked hard, you continue to work and so on.

Zhu Yi came here soon after hearing the news, compared to previous years.

Zhu Yi now.

A true elite.

The whole person not only looks more stable, but also matures a lot.

"Boss, why are you here?"

"Come here and arrange work for you," Lu Chen said directly.

"Don't take on outside missions," Lu Chen said with a smile, "Let the people in the department prepare for the "King Kong" project. I have already contacted some top domestic biologists. When the time comes, we will have special effects. The people in the department followed these experts to learn more about gorillas, and if possible, learn about dinosaurs in the Jurassic era."

There are many creatures in "King Kong".

Definitely have biologists come over and touch these unfamiliar territories.

Lu Chen didn't have the ability to restore it.

The work in this area is not simple.

In order to present a monster like King Kong in the film, Lu Chen had to find someone to make the electronic King Kong and the dynamic King Kong in the distant scene separately.

Paleontologists oversaw King Kong's design.

Only in this way, the enlarged King Kong is an animal, not a monster.

Of course, these are follow-up work.

After wandering around the light and shadow for a while, Lu Chen got a general understanding of the specific situation of the light and shadow special effects department.

Don't look at the current light and shadow special effects department's reputation is not very good.

In fact, the strength has been comparable to the top special effects companies in China.

Such a small reputation.

The big reason is that they seldom do external special effects work.

If the workload that is being received is brought up.

It is easy for them to make a name for themselves.

Come to your office.

Zeng Jia found Lu Chen.

After a while, Yu Kui came to Lu Chen's office.

"Director Lu, you are looking for me."

Yu Kui was indeed called by Lu Chen.

"I want to ask your opinion on something." Lu Chen said directly.

"Boss, tell me." Yu Kui also asked directly until Lu Chen lost his temper.

"Be an assistant director for me again." After a pause, Lu Chen explained, "I can't help it. After searching around, I really couldn't find the right person. This time I not only want to direct, but also act. As the assistant director of Pudian, if I direct and act myself, I will be too tired."

This is the truth.

Lu Chen had a deep understanding of "Cohabitation Beyond Time and Space" before.

He didn't want to experience it again this time, so he asked Yu Kui to help.

As for why he was looking for Yu Kui instead of Wu Ying.

the reason is simple.

Wu Ying is not suitable for this kind of special effects blockbuster, by comparison.

Wu Ying is more suitable for shooting traditional films.

Like "The Partner" and "The Pianist" and things like that.

"Yes!" Yu Kui basically didn't hesitate much.

He agreed to Lu Chen's request.

"You can make any requests." Lu Chen also knew that Yu Kui was a little embarrassed.

So I said it very generously.

After all, Yu Kui was quite famous before joining Jiaxing Media.

In the entertainment industry, he also gained a lot of fame.

But since joining Jiaxing Media, he has been in a state of learning.

Although I also filmed a short story in "My Motherland and Me".

But this kind of short story can be said to lower Yu Kui's status a bit.

Now Lu Chen asked her to be his assistant director again.

It's a bit too much.

Therefore, Lu Chen proposed compensation.

"Is it really possible to make a request?" Yu Kui instantly became interested.

"As long as it's not too much, it's fine." Lu Chen was rarely generous.

"Why don't Director Lu write me a script!" Yu Kui said this without hesitation.

"can."

Yu Kui didn't hesitate, and neither did Lu Chen.

He had already guessed what kind of request Yu Kui would make.

as a director.

Of course, I hope that I can make a movie that can be recorded in history.

"Such as "King Kong"." Yu Kui added.

"If you behave well this time, I can hand over the "King Kong" series to you." Lu Chen was so generous that Yu Kui almost forgot to breathe.

"Really?" After a long time, Yu Kui asked after realizing it.

"of course."

This series is definitely going to be handed over to someone else.

If Yu Kui can get his approval, it is not impossible to hand it over to her.

Looking at Yu Kui who was in ecstasy, Lu Chen reminded: "The amount of investment in a film like "King Kong" is too large. If you don't show your strength, I won't be able to let you go."

"Don't worry, Boss, I will prove with my strength that I can handle films of this size." Yu Kui patted her chest and assured.

"I am waiting."

"By the way, you should have read the script of "King Kong"." Lu Chen asked.

Yu Kui nodded, and at the same time gave Lu Chen a thumbs up: "Boss, you are too good, the remake of "Titanic", in fact, if you don't come to me, I also want to continue to be your assistant director. It would be a pity not to get involved in such a film."

"Then the previous request is cancelled."

"Think beautifully."

With that said, Yu Kui walked out of Lu Chen's office,

Seeing her speed as if she was running away, Lu Chen suspected that she looked down on her character.

Will I be the kind of person who doesn't count?

Although Yu Kui has confidence in Lu Chen's character.

But the volume of the "King Kong" series is too large.

Lu Chen must not be given a chance to repent.

therefore.

Then he walked out of Lu Chen's office as if running away.

……

After sending Yu Kui away.

Lu Chen came to Zeng Jia's office.

"Our company seems to have a little less leadership. I found that you and Zhao Mao are responsible for many things. As the company grows larger, more people should be promoted to participate in the company's management."

"I wanted to tell you about this some time ago, but I was too busy this time, and I had to go to sea again, so it was delayed." Zeng Jia said helplessly.

"Then you can just make the appointment." I heard Zeng Jia say so.

Lu Chen said generously again.

Not at all because I don't want to read the work report.

"If you think you have outstanding work ability, you can be promoted, and you don't need to apply to me. I will join the team soon, and I don't have much time to read the documents you handed over." Lu Chen explained.

"Ok."

Zeng Jia said that she was used to Lu Chen's idea of ​​letting go of the shopkeeper.

the following few days.

Jiaxing Media has undergone a series of personnel changes.

Basically it was Zeng Jia's empress Zhao Mao who started it.

of course.

Although Lu Chen said to let Zeng Jia let go, Zeng Jia still handed Lu Chen the list of appointments.

After Lu Chen finished reading.

Surprisingly, Jiaxing Media's corporate structure has become the model of a large entertainment company.

However, it is normal to think about it.

Although Jiaxing Media is now ranked fifth.

Yes.

After taking Kyushu Cinemas and Oriental Cinemas into the bag.

Jiaxing Media directly raised two rankings.

Became one of the top five.

Huasheng Films was squeezed out by Jiaxing Media.

It was the producer of the previous "Long Sky".

For Jiaxing Media to squeeze out the strength of Huasheng Films, the other four took a long breath of air again.

I really can't stop it.

They just didn't know that Lu Chen didn't take them to heart,

If you know.

It is estimated that it will be more uncomfortable.

Not to mention that Lu Chen didn't take them to heart, even Zeng Jia didn't take them to heart.

the reason is simple.

That is after they ate the Oriental Cinemas and Kyushu Cinemas.

Jiaxing Media is basically invincible.

next opponent.

It is no longer the major entertainment companies in China, but the major entertainment companies in Hollywood.

What's the point of fighting with them domestically.

Those capitalists who conquer Hollywood feel more fulfilled.

Of course, for Jiaxing Media, it can go to where it is today.

Lu Chen was still quite emotional.

When he joined Jiaxing Media before.

He just wants to have a company that makes it easy for him to shoot movies.

A company that makes its own decisions.

A company that does not interfere with others, and then make movies to praise his wife.

And unconsciously, Jiaxing Media has become an existence that most people in the entertainment industry need to look up to.

An adjective like the godfather of entertainment.

There is nothing inappropriate about putting it on him.

It wasn't just Lu Chen who was emotional.

Zeng Jia was also feeling emotional.

Back then, he spent 60.00% of the shares to keep Lu Chen.

Many people in the industry thought she was crazy.

not worth it.

And now.

But she can proudly say that this is the most beautiful thing this girl has done in her life.

To be the most successful person in the investment circle.

Zeng Jia is definitely on the list.

Based on the current valuation of Jiaxing Media, she is now worth close to [-] small targets.

How many people in the entertainment industry are worth close to [-] small goals?

Not to mention the entertainment industry.

Even if there are not many people in the entire business district.

And her net worth soared from a few million to five hundred small goals.

It only took five or six years.

It's kind of scary.

……

the next few days.

Lu Chen continued to work on the sub-camera of "King Kong", as for Yu Kui.

has already entered the crew.

He began to arrange the big and small matters of the "King Kong" crew.

Although she is Lu Chen's assistant director, she is basically in charge of many things.

As for why the adverb of Yu Kui was not removed.

the reason is simple.

"King Kong" was filmed according to Lu Chen's will.

It was full of various thoughts that Lu Chen wanted to express.

These core things are there.

The director of "King Kong" can only be him.

Yu Kui, who has read the script of "King Kong", did not tell Lu Chen that she was teasing Lu Chen.

But really liked the story.

She is as she said.

If Lu Chen hadn't looked for her, she would have come to Lu Chen.

A remake of the Titanic.

She really likes it too much.

but.

This love quickly turned into great pressure.

Lu Chen asked her to be the assistant director.

In addition to really letting her be the assistant director, it is also a test for her.

And she is also determined to win the "King Kong" series.

Besides Lu Chen, other than Lu Chen, who is the most envious director in the entire entertainment industry?

no doubt.

Luo Zhen and Jiang Yu.

One person is in charge of one ip.

Relying on this ip, they are destined to be famous and famous in history.

Yu Kui, who is also the director, said that she was not envious, that was a lie.

However, envy is envy.

As the director of Jiaxing Media, she also knows.

Although there is a chance.

But this opportunity will not fall into his hands for no reason.

You have to rely on your own strength to fight for it.

Let me talk about Jiang Yu first.

I got this opportunity after working as Lu Chen's assistant director for nearly two years.

Although Luo Zhen just joined Jiaxing Media, he was in charge of the IP of "Kung Fu Panda".

In addition to the particularity of the genre of animated films.

He is also the Jiaxing Media who entered Jiaxing Media after passing five trials and killing six generals.

Stand out from the competition of thousands of people.

How could it be possible without any strength.

and so.

This time Yu Kui was under a lot of pressure.

If you miss this opportunity.

It might be gone later.

Lu Chen also felt the pressure from Yu Kui.

Let's say that.

This pressure was released on purpose by him.

He can feel it.

Yu Kui still has room for improvement.
Yu Kui has the potential to become a commercial blockbuster director, and Lu Chen can still feel this.

As for Wu Ying.

The potential for this is relatively small.

She is more suitable for the path of traditional movies than the path of director of popcorn series.

Yu Kui has such potential,

Of course Lu Chen was willing to give her a chance.

However, an opportunity arose.

Whether she can catch it or not depends on herself.

Anyway, the opportunity has already been given.

Of course, Yu Kui also faintly felt all of this.

In this regard.

She didn't point it out, nor did she run to show off to Wu Ying.

Instead, prepare to develop silently, and then quietly shock the whole world.

(End of this chapter)