I'm not just a director

Chapter 164 Special Effects Team
China Film Group Office.

Holding a teacup in his hand, Han Shanping asked with a smile:
"It's been hacked a lot, is it fun to be an actor?"

"It's okay, but I still like being a director, and I'll report to you as soon as I get back."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Han Shanping shook his head, got up and said:
"Come back half a month later than expected...

Forget it, I know you are busy, let's go, I will take you to meet him first. "

"it is good."

Although "Source Code" is covered with a sci-fi skin, it still needs special effects shots.

Hualong Digital under China Film Group was established in March 2000.

It is currently the largest national film and television digital production base with the most advanced technology and the most complete functions in China.

Of course, at this juncture, there is still a gap compared with foreign countries.

But the special effects shots used to make "Source Code" are certainly enough.

Beijing Film Studio, Hualong Digital.

"Welcome Director Han to inspect the work."

Lei Zhenyu, the general manager of Hualong Digital, hurried over and shook Han Shanping's hand and said.

"Manager Lei, let me introduce you, this is..."

"Director Jiang, one of Shuangan, the banner bearer of Huaxia Film.

Director Han, if I don't know Director Jiang, then I really won't be able to survive in the film and television industry! "

Thundershower looks middle-aged, with a pair of black-rimmed glasses on his nose, he looks like a technical geek.

But the words of these pleasantries sounded like a veteran who had been in the officialdom.

"Manager Lei is awesome, today I mainly come here to learn from Manager Lei."

Jiang Pei'an said politely.

"Not to mention, let's learn from each other. If Director Jiang is useful to our Hualong, just ask. We will fully cooperate, haha."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Jiang Pei'an went straight to the topic.

"This is a shot that requires special effects for the movie. Manager Lei will take a look first."

Jiang Pei'an handed over the filming plan to the other party.

After Lei Showyu took it, he adjusted his glasses and looked at it seriously.

For special effects movies, the production and shooting of special effects shots are carried out almost simultaneously.

Through the feedback and revision of the production plan, the complex process in the early stage was completed before entering the real special effects stage.

Sci-fi movies cannot avoid special effects, and the realistic special effects technology presented in a movie often arouses heated discussions among audiences.

The first thing fans think of is computer special effects.

For example, in the popular sci-fi movie "The Wandering Earth", the special effects are mostly computer special effects, that is, CG.

But few people mentioned the physical special effects part of the film.

In fact, those "physical special effects" collectively referred to as "props" are the basis of later computer special effects.

The more realistic the physical special effects props, the more immersive the post-effects will be for the audience.

Model-based or CG, or both?
This was the first question Thunderstorm asked, but soon he added:

"My personal suggestion is to focus on the model, the effect is more prominent in terms of presentation, and the price will not be too exaggerated."

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said with a smile:
"Professional things are left to professionals, and I have no objection."

The model is well done, in fact, it has more texture than CG, and it is more realistic when viewed on a large screen.

Of course, the two also complement each other in a sense.

It's just a choice based on the plot and the director's preferences.

The next step is to determine the effect shots. Jiang Pei'an took the script and said:
"There are not many places where special effects are used in the whole movie, where the train explodes, and where the protagonist is blown apart."

Jiang Pei'an pointed to the sub-shots on the script and said.

Thunderstorm nodded and said:

"I saw this piece. The explosion of the train section by section can be based on the model and supplemented by CG. The effect can meet expectations."

Jiang Pei'an is quite convinced of this point, even in the future of rapid development of film and television, this approach will remain the same theme.

On the one hand, building a model requires a lot of manpower and material resources, repeated tests and records, and the country can just provide a lot of labor.

The opposite is Hollywood, most of their special effects output is CG.

They can't afford the cost of employment alone.

On the other hand, the use of physical special effects can greatly increase the authenticity, which is currently unmatched by CG in China.

Of course, it’s still the same sentence, no one can do without the other, and they complement each other.

After roughly determining the direction, it's time to talk about money.

"What price does Director Jiang think is appropriate?"

Lei Showyu glanced at Han Shanping and asked tentatively.

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"You are welcome, Manager Lei. You are an expert, and you have to come here for quotations."

Han Shanping also interjected at the right time, saying:

"Although Hualong belongs to China Film Group, in terms of business and business, you have a certain right to make independent quotations, and I will not participate."

Hearing Han Shanping's words, Thunderstorm pondered for a while, then smiled and said:

"Director Han's suggestion must be of reference value, not to mention that Director Jiang is also an insider who is sure of his knowledge.

We all do things for the group, so let's take a symbolic charge of... 1000 million for all the special effects shots. "

ha?
The total investment of the movie "Source Code" is only tens of millions?Do you have to take 1000 million if you drop it?
What's more, the only place where special effects shots are needed is the main character of the train exploding and splitting apart.

Expensive is gone!

Jiang Pei'an didn't speak, but turned to look at Han Shanping.

"Old Lei, in fact, there were seven or eight episodes of the train explosion scene.

But you can do it all at one time and then do it in one shot, and explode different angles every time, it doesn’t need to be too complicated. "

Han Shanping said suddenly.

"Uh... What Director Han said is, how about 800 million?"

Thunderstorm asked tentatively.

"Okay, then 500 million, do it well, and you won't have to worry about picking up jobs after we become famous."

Han Shanping made a final decision.

"Han Dong, I..."

With a bitter face, Lei Showyu watched Han Shanping and Jiang Pei'an leave from a distance.

"Pei'an, I'll take care of the special effects for you.

Although it is not enough for Lao Lei to do it at a loss, it is almost the lowest price, so don't let me down. "

Han Shanping said earnestly.

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Han, "Source Code" is just a small test. When we shoot "Inception", there will be a chance for Hualong's digital performance."

"Can Hualong do special effects for "Inception"?"

Han Shanping asked expectantly.

What are you thinking? I won’t be able to do it in China in another three years.

""Inception" can't be done yet, but it doesn't prevent Hualong's people from learning from the Hollywood special effects team and laying the foundation first."

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said.

"Oh, it's better than nothing. I've asked Hualong's people to study the physical model of "Inception" according to the blueprint you wrote. Good news should come soon."

Jiang Pei'an nodded.

The problem of special effects has been solved, and the next step is the actors...

(End of this chapter)