I'm not just a director

Chapter 196
This time it is a study abroad arranged by China Film Group, which can be regarded as a public trip.

China Film Group has a group of nine people, of which Hualong Digital accounts for five people.

There is also an accompanying interpreter.

Han Shanping is with secretary Gao Chengsheng.

Although Gao Chengsheng is already training in the direction of a producer.

But for things like business trips, leaders still like to bring people who value them by their side.

Industrial Light and Magic is a subsidiary of Lucasfilm.

Letterman Digital Arts Center, based in San Francisco, California.

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon when Jiang Pei'an and his group arrived in San Francisco.

After rushing to the pre-booked hotel, Han Shanping called everyone to have a brief meeting.

"Everyone is free to move at night, but pay attention to all aspects, after all, this is not the country.

In case of any emergency, please contact me or the embassy as soon as possible. "

Han Shanping said to everyone in the room.

Everyone understands that the current international situation, especially after the person came to power, has changed the previous mild strategic relationship with China.

Although they came here this time to exchange and study, they still need to pay attention to the impact.

"Director Jiang and Manager Lei stay here for a while, and the others go to work first."

After everyone else left, Han Shanping rubbed his head, the long journey made him look a little tired.

"The appointment with them is at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, let's visit their headquarters first.

Establish friendly communication with them in the first two days, and wait until the third day.

Director Jiang, communicate with them about the special effects of "Inception" and test their attitude..."

Han Shan said calmly.

"If their attitude is not firm, Manager Lei and your technical backbone can hang around for a few more days.

As a crew member of "Inception", cooperate with them in special effects production. "

Han Shanping’s so-called exchange learning can be simply understood as:
Steal.

But all of this is based on an ideal state, and Han Shanping took it for granted.

They will never give him a chance to steal a lesson!

Can you abduct a few engineers and go back?

An idea suddenly flashed into Jiang Pei'an's head.

You must know that George Lucas also brought a group of computer PhDs to Industrial Light and Magic by cheating and abducting...

In fact, several factors that determine the development of modern special effects are nothing more than a strong industrial computer level, a strong university science and engineering education, a strong scientific thinking, a broad business vision, and the highly developed needs of the film industry.

This is also the background for Industrial Light and Magic to thrive in Hollywood, and it is also the basis for their world-leading special effects.

Just like the geniuses who emerge in this era with the perfect combination of technology and business.

Industrial Light & Magic has been quite successful both in terms of technology and business operations.

They have not become a technology-based outsourcing company at the mercy of others, nor have they become a purely commercial company that keeps extracting IP crazily, but technology and business go hand in hand.

Just for this point, Jiang Pei'an felt that Han Shanping's strategy of "stealing learning" might face many difficulties.

But he didn't say that. After all, the leader is doing something with great interest, so it's not good to just pour cold water on it.

After the meeting, Jiang Pei'an didn't follow the crowd to go out to enjoy exotic customs.

He came to San Francisco this time with a mission, so he had to plan carefully.

……

The next day, ten o'clock in the morning.

Industrial Light and Magic office building.

"Oh, welcome to your Huaxia friends."

The receptionist of Industrial Light & Magic said enthusiastically.

This is a young woman in her thirties.

She has blond hair and big waves, and her figure is too enchanting.

"You can call me Jennifer, I am the executive director of Industrial Light and Magic, and I will entertain you this time."

Han Shanping shook hands with her and introduced his team.

Jennifer smiled and nodded to them as a greeting.

But when it was Jiang Pei'an's turn, she warmly held Jiang Pei'an's hand in advance.

"Han, I don't think you need to introduce him, the darling of Hollywood, Jiang! To be honest, I am very willing to cooperate with you.

After all, no matter how good the visual effect is without the support of a good movie plot, it will be a meaningless show off. "

Jennifer looked at Jiang Pei'an and said enthusiastically.

"Damn, laowai women are also the ones who serve people, when Director Han introduced us just now, she just nodded indifferently.

When you arrive at Director Jiang's place, you look at her eyes and wish you could draw. "

Lei Shower secretly said to Gao Chengsheng.

Hearing this, Gao Chengsheng smiled slightly, this kind of scene was no surprise to him.

Before filming with Jiang Pei'an, as long as Jiang Pei'an shows up, fans will definitely scream.

I remember when I was filming "Taken" in Paris, those female fans were even crazier than this Jennifer.

Don't panic, small scene.

"Miss Jennifer, thank you for your recognition. The achievements of Industrial Light and Magic have attracted worldwide attention. This time we came here with an attitude of learning and communicating.

Of course, it would be great if we could reach a cooperation. "

Looking at the wavy blonde hair, Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"Of course, after all, you are our guests, please follow me."

Jennifer smiled slightly, twisted her waist and led the way.

"This is our production department. Most of the special effects process is done here. The special effects of the movies you see are all done here."

Jennifer introduced to everyone as she walked.

In front is a computer room, where all kinds of people are busy, and everyone has a dignified expression on their faces.

You can feel their busyness through the glass windows.

"Further ahead is our studio, which is now the largest studio in San Francisco that supports film and television special effects.

If the special effects shooting of a movie cannot be completed by the crew, we generally recommend the crew to come to us to shoot.

We are more aware of each step of the special effects production process, and it is also convenient for post-production. Of course, we welcome directors to choose us first.

Of course... a fee is required, if Jiang's next film is produced by us.

We can waive your filming fee in the studio, God always favors talented people, isn't it? "

Hearing the translation, Gao Chengsheng and the others looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Tsk tsk tsk, how well said, God always treats talented people preferentially, and I want to be treated preferentially too."

Thunderstorm joked.

Han Shanping smiled heartily, patted Jiang Pei'an on the shoulder and said:
"Director Jiang, it's up to you whether we can save some of the budget for our next movie."

Seeing Jennifer winking at him, Jiang Pei'an shook his head helplessly.

There is no free lunch in the world.

What Jennifer said sounds good, and after they believe it, there may be many additional terms.

Maybe the copyright does not belong to him after shooting.

These are the consistent tricks of the US imperialists in doing things.

Jennifer took Han Shanping and others to wander around the interior of Industrial Light & Magic all morning.

Industrial Light and Magic has several studios, which can simultaneously support more than a dozen production crews for simultaneous studio shooting.

While wandering around, Jiang Pei'an and others met several waves of people who came to visit.

"Here is the model that is being made. Since we have signed a confidentiality agreement with the crew, we can't take everyone in for a visit. Let's take a look at it from a distance."

Jennifer led the crowd to a glass room.

Inside are models being made, which look like giant reptiles.

Looking at the huge monster covered with cloth in front of him, the name of a movie suddenly appeared in Jiang Pei'an's mind.

"Jurassic Park 3".

In my impression, this movie should be released in November this year. Once it was released, it set off a "dinosaur trend" all over the world.

And Industrial Light and Magic also used this movie to let many people see the charm of special effects and vision again.

It was also from this movie that many directors began to consider incorporating more realistic and cool special effects elements into their movies...

Just as several people were visiting outside the model hall of "Jurassic Park", another group of people suddenly rushed over.

The leader was a man in a suit and behaved quite elegantly.

He came anyway.

Jiang Pei'an was taken aback for a moment, and then whispered to Han Shanping's side.

Han Shanping had the same surprised expression, and then followed Jiang Pei'an's gaze.

"Interesting, I didn't expect the movie Shuang An to meet for the first time in such an environment."

Han Shanping said with a smile.

The person who came was the director who just won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film last year, Li Ammonium.

If you talk about the world-renowned contemporary directors, Li Ammonium's name may immediately appear in many people's minds.

From the perspective of later generations, in the past 30 years, he has successively delivered many classic film works to everyone.

His works have distinct personal style and visual beauty, and have won numerous awards internationally, making him one of the masters of contemporary film.

Regarding Li Ammonium, what everyone talks about more is his experience before becoming famous.

In 1975, Li An graduated from college and enlisted in the military in the same year. After his military service, he went to the University of Illinois to study theater directing.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, he entered the New York University Graduate School of Film Production.

During this period, he filmed many works, some of which won awards. Of course, compared with his later works, the works at this stage can only be said to be trivial.

But this strengthened his belief in becoming a director.

Not long after graduation, Li An married his wife, and then his son was born. During this period, many scripts written by Li An did not receive investment or sponsorship, and the family's financial situation was once very tight.

For this reason, he can only continue to recommend his own scripts everywhere, while doing odd jobs and other things.

After finally surviving until his wife graduated with a doctorate and got a job, Li An’s script was still not accepted.

So Li Ammonium voluntarily became a house husband. In addition to cooking three meals a day at home, he was also responsible for taking care of the children, and later taking the children to and from school.

The past few years should be the most difficult years in his life. The submitted works are always notified that they need to continue to revise or continue to wait.

This made him feel that the road ahead was bleak and his vigor was exhausted.

And the family's source of income is only dependent on his wife's meager income, which makes Li Ammonium feel very guilty.

Fortunately, his wife understands him very well and knows that he can't do other things well besides being interested in filming.

So there has been no pressure on him, allowing him to be a husband at home for 6 years.

Later, the "News Bureau" of the Taiwan Province collected excellent scripts, and Li Ammonium, who had returned to Taiwan at that time, immediately wrote a script "Pushing Hands".

Unexpectedly, this script not only won him a bonus of 40 yuan, but also gave him the opportunity to direct independently.

"Pushing Hands" is the first part of his "Father Trilogy". After the show was released, it became a hit, and then he had the second "Wedding Banquet" and the third "Eating and Drinking Men and Women".

The three works made Li Ammonium famous in the circle, and then entered the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" like a hang-up.

Leaving other things aside, as far as Li An's experience is concerned, Jiang Pei'an sometimes really feels that he is someone who came from time travel.

His honor and status are quite eye-catching in the world cinema.

However, Li Ammonium's growth is also traceable. The family feelings in the "Father Trilogy" are inseparable from his own growth.

The six years of "house husband" also allowed him to thoroughly settle and develop his talents...

Li Ammonium obviously also saw Jiang Pei'an and others.

"Mr. Han, long time no see. I didn't expect to meet you here. Nice to meet you."

Li Ammonium came over and shook hands with Han Shanping gracefully.

"I also didn't expect to meet you here, Mr. Li An, this is Director Jiang Pei'an."

Han Shanping pointed to Jiang Pei'an and introduced.

"I'm Li An. I've heard friends talk about Jiang Dao a long time ago, and seeing you today really deserves your reputation."

Li Ammonium looked at Jiang Pei'an and said with a smile.

"Director Li, you really flatter me. You are a senior filmmaker. We should learn from you."

Jiang Pei'an said modestly.

"Hahaha, I'm not flattering you. After all, it's called Shuang An in the movie. If I praise you, I'm also complimenting myself."

Li Ammonium laughed.

Jiang Pei'an was stunned, but he didn't expect Li An's unexpected humor.

Several people exchanged pleasantries, and since they each had work to do, they left their contact information and made an appointment to see each other again, and then hurriedly parted.

"Li An, the winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Award, when will someone in our mainland win this award!"

Looking at the back of Li Ammonium leaving, Gao Chengsheng sighed.

"It's not difficult. When Director Jiang's "Inception" comes out, it may not be impossible to compete."

Han Shanping thought for a while and said.

Hearing this, several people were stunned.

Is "Inception" really that awesome?
Although everyone knows that "Inception" has already been established within the group, and it will be a major project that the group will focus on next year.

But the few people knew nothing except the name and subject matter.

So after hearing Han Shanping's words, several people had the urge to read the script impatiently.

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and smiled wryly, can Director Han stop the poisoned milk!

But there was something else on his mind.

What is Li Ammonium doing at Industrial Light & Magic at this time?
Could it be "The Incredible Hulk"?
This movie is Li Ammonium's only superhero movie.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a huge success, hitting major film festivals and grossing more than $2.13 million worldwide.At this time, Li Ammonium entered the list of popular directors in Hollywood.

Only then did Universal Pictures safely hand over a huge investment of 5000 million US dollars to Li Ammonium, and let him let him go to shoot this Marvel's "Hulk".

High investment and big production obviously attract Li An, but what attracts Li An even more is the charm of film technology.

He is very excited by the caricature-style split screen, multiple perspectives, and computer special effects technology that he enjoys in the movie.

During filming, he even put on a motion-sensing suit himself to capture the texture of the Hulk's motion expressions...

The arrival of Li Ammonium made Jiang Pei'an feel that he had seized a chance to invade Industrial Light & Magic...

(End of this chapter)