I'm not just a director

Chapter 198 Am I Good-looking?

Victor's words are straightforward.

You provide places, you provide money to buy equipment, and you provide people to build studios.

At the same time, when our technical team went over, you had to pay the upfront filming fee including food and lodging.

And these are the basics, and the production cost is not included.

Finally, after the pre-shooting is finished, we will have to recycle your equipment.

Victor spread his hands and said:
"Han, this is a lot of money, I still suggest that you do the pre-shooting and production with us.

The price will not be too outrageous, which can save you a lot of expenses. "

With that said, he turned his head to look at Li Ammonium, who was beside him, and said:

"These are the limits of what we can offer, and it's all for Li's sake.

Now that he has spoken, Industrial Light & Magic will certainly not reject such a highly accomplished director. "

Although Li Ammonium was invited to come over at the beginning, it was intended to use his face to lobby Industrial Light and Magic.

But now hearing Victor say that, Han Shanping still feels a little uncomfortable.

"Victor, please give me a specific amount and an instruction manual for this fee.

Let's also consider it here, how about it? "

"No problem at all."

Victor nodded in agreement.

After talking about some closing matters, Han Shanping and his party left the headquarters of Industrial Light & Magic.

"Director Li, thanks to having you here this time, otherwise it would be really difficult to open this hole."

Han Shanping shook Li Ammonium's hand and thanked him.

"I didn't do much to help, I just said a few words."

Li Ammonium said modestly.

"This sentence is not simple, otherwise they will continue to circle around with us, and the task will not be completed."

Han Shanping said with emotion.

"Hehe, this group of people do things in this way, Mr. Han, please don't say thank you words, these are things within my power."

Li Ammonium said with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an suggested with a smile:
"Han Dong, we will stay here for two more days, why don't you treat Director Li to a meal, I should be grateful."

Han Shanping frowned and said:

"Isn't it too stingy to ask for a meal?"

Hearing this, Li Ammonium hurriedly said:

"It's Mr. Han, you are too polite, so I followed Director Jiang's suggestion, but I have to be the host. It is my honor to have dinner with a film and television senior like Mr. Han."

"That's all right, it's settled like this, Cheng Sheng, you go to book a place to eat, and we will treat Director Li to dinner.

Now that you are unfamiliar with the place of life abroad, after this meal, I will treat you well after you return to China. "

"Mr. Han, you are so polite..."

Several people chatted for a while, and Li Ammonium left first.

The smile on Han Shanping's face slowly disappeared, he looked back at Industrial Light & Magic, and said with emotion to the people around him:
"Any industry and technology will be invincible after reaching a certain height, and we can only become fish on other people's chopping boards.

Maybe we have other visual effects companies to choose from, but it is hard to guarantee that other companies will make the same choice as Industrial Light and Magic.

Forging iron still needs to be hard on oneself. If you want to not ask for help in the future, you have to work hard yourself. "

Han Shanping's sentimental remarks made Thunder Shower on the side ashamed.

The Hualong figure he is in charge of has been entrusted with important tasks since birth, but now...

Han Shanping patted Lei Showyu on the shoulder and said:

"Don't feel guilty, Lao Lei, just do your own thing well.

After the people from Industrial Light and Magic come to work with us, this period of time is the time for you to study.

Remember, you must memorize more, watch more and learn more. This is a precious opportunity that the group has won for you. "

Lei Showyu nodded, patted his chest and said:
"Han Dong, don't worry, I promise to squeeze them dry!"

Jiang Pei'an watched the serious thunderstorm from the side.

Good guy, what kind of tiger and wolf words are you talking about.

"The equipment we paid for will be recycled by them. Hey, what's the matter!"

After Lei Shower finished expressing his position, he sighed again and said.

"Take it back?"

Gao Chengsheng looked back at the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm wondered:

"Isn't it? Didn't the guy named Victor just say that they will all recycle after the production is over."

Jiang Pei'an patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said:

"Manager Lei, that's not what you said. We paid for those things, why should we give them?"

Gao Chengsheng smiled and said:
"That's right, after we get to Huaxia, we can't help them."

Looking at his secretary and capable generals, Han Shanping smiled and said nothing.

Only Lei Shower scratched his head in doubt, looking at this and that.

The technician said he didn't understand.

……

Jiang Pei'an and his party stayed in San Francisco for a week.

After finalizing the production of the special effects of "Inception", several people returned to China directly.

Regarding the matter of the industrial light and magic team going to China for collaborative filming.

In the early stage, Industrial Light & Magic would send an advance team to discuss the script with Jiang Pei'an.

That is, script annotation and analysis.

This is a very important stage because money is involved at this stage.

Movie scripts and special effects scripts are two different things.

In the process of writing the script, the screenwriter will not consider the difficulty of implementing special effects and the cost of special effects.

Often a tornado sweeps across the entire city, resulting in hundreds of thousands or even millions of special effects costs.

Therefore, the early intervention of the special effects team at this stage has become extremely important.

After the script was implemented, the visual effects began to work, and the script annotation analysis was carried out to mark out the special effects that needed to be produced in the scene.

For example, where do you need a green screen, where do you need to shoot material, where do you need to shoot for reference, and what needs to be discussed with the crew.

How to shoot, where to shoot, what kind of props, what kind of environment will be, etc.

The communication with the director can highlight the excellent special effects shots of the whole film.

Improve the quality of the entire special effects film while saving the production cost of special effects.

After analyzing the script and dividing the production content, sort out the list of required assets and the content to be developed by R&D.

The so-called assets mean that the film needs to build cities, dragons, buildings, oceans, water, fire, etc. These are all assets.

For example, how to make the monster's hair, how to bind, how to generate, how to realize facial capture and transmission, etc.

This is R&D.

R&D has actually become an important consideration in evaluating the strength of a visual effects company.

Also any large visual effects team is one of the key departments.

A top-notch special effects movie must be supported by a strong R&D department.

When the mainstream special effects software on the market cannot meet the needs of the project.

It is necessary for R&D to develop corresponding plug-ins or even software for different types of special effects movies.

R&D departments are often composed of programmers, mathematicians and scientists...

After the casting of "Inception" is over, the production team of Industrial Light and Magic can come to Huaxia to shoot the special effects production part in advance.

So after Jiang Pei'an returned to China this time, his first task was to complete the casting of "Inception".

Other roles are easy to talk about, and he almost has a suitable candidate in his mind.

But it's just that I'm a bit tangled in the male lead...

"Pei'an, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers awards are about to be presented, remember to go there."

Beijing Airport, Han Shanping asked before leaving.

"Don't worry, Mr. Han, you have told me again and again, can I forget it?"

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"Well, as long as you can make sure of it yourself."

Han Shanping nodded.

Back home, Jiang Pei'an sat on the sofa to rest a little tired.

"Crack it!"

The sound of the door being opened by a key.

Jiang Pei'an was sleeping very lightly. After hearing the voice, he rubbed his eyes and looked towards the door.

At the door was Hu Jing, who was wearing sun protection clothing and had just taken off her mask.

"Jing Jing!"

Jiang Pei'an shouted in surprise.

"Director, you're back!"

Hu Jing also had a look of surprise, throwing herself into Jiang Pei'an's arms like a magpie.

"Director, I miss you so much."

Hu Jing lay in Jiang Pei'an's arms, and said sweetly.

"Silly girl, I miss you too."

After careful calculation, the two of them basically haven't seen each other many times since the Chinese New Year.

Jiang Pei'an was very busy, since Hu Jing got together with Jiang Xuerou, she almost never stopped making appointments.

"Why didn't you say hello in advance when you came back?"

Jiang Pei'an stroked her hair and asked.

"I called you, but maybe you didn't pick it up on the plane."

Although the two did not meet each other, they still had the habit of calling each other every day. Naturally, Hu Jing knew about his going abroad.

Jiang Pei'an took out his mobile phone and checked, it was indeed turned off.

"The phone is dead and both spare batteries are dead."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"Hmm~"

Hu Jing nodded sweetly.

"It shouldn't be so early this time, right?"

Jiang Pei'an asked with a smile.

"Well, maybe I'll stay a little longer this time.

Sister Xuerou said that there is a new drama to be released after the new year, and she said that I will be asked to audition for the heroine at that time. "

Hu Jing said with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an pinched her nose and said with a smile:
"Our family, Jingjing, also has its own resources. With Zhouyi's Jiang Xuerou holding you, you are in your early years."

In these years, Zhouyi Film and Television was still forging ahead, and its resources and reputation were surprisingly high.

After a few more years, around 05, it gradually began to decline.

And 11 years later, after "Peacock Ling" was broadcast, no new works of Zhou Yi were broadcast, as if they had disappeared.

It is not difficult to see through Zhouyi's works, although Zhouyi Film and Television has produced TV for more than ten years.

But the truly glorious time is actually only these five or six years.

As the company grew larger, the weakness of Jiang Xuerou's entire team was fully exposed.

In the game of major film and television companies, Zhouyi Film and Television has always been like a layman.

The times are constantly evolving. With only the script foundation, without professional film and television production knowledge and artist management ability, the road will only become narrower and narrower.

The biggest problem that has always plagued Zhouyi Film and Television is the problem of funds.

Later, Ziyu Culture sued Zhouyi Film and Television to court because of the issue of agency distribution of "Water Moon Cave".

This lawsuit lasted for 14 years, and finally ended with Zhouyi Film and Television losing the lawsuit.

In the past 14 years, Zhou Yi not only had to pay legal fees, but also paid more than 180 million yuan for the broadcasting rights of the show.

Similarly, "Xiao Shishilang" also lost money due to controversy.

Many viewers complain about the costumes of Zhouyi drama while following the drama, which looks very cheap and weird.

Why didn't Zhouyi not want to use the exquisite way of serving like the sugar man?
However, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. Zhou Yi has been plagued by lawsuits, resulting in insufficient funds.

Of course, the last straw that crushed Zhou Yi must be the "Feeding Gate" incident.

At that time, the scandal between the two was rampant, and this was the moment to test the company's public relations ability.

And Zhou Yi was once again at a loss, without the power to parry, and let the incident ferment.

Suddenly, Zhou Yi was pushed to the forefront.

Misfortunes never come singly, at this moment, Jiang Xuerou divorced her husband.

The husband left with the team, the top management collapsed, and the company fell apart.

All kinds of ills accumulated over the years finally broke out.

In May 2016, Zhouyi Film and Television had its license revoked and completely withdrew from the stage of history.

From the perspective of those who have been here, Zhou Yi's various coquettish operations have exposed a problem.

Management can't.

If Jiang Xuerou was willing to delegate power, or hire professional managers to take care of it, build a good management team and build her own public relations team, perhaps she would not have such a bleak end...

Thinking about it, Jiang Pei'an suddenly slapped his thigh.

In Starfire Entertainment's film and television map, the TV series is still in the blank. Instead of spending time building it yourself, it's better to just pick up ready-made ones...

Of course, it is not a blind acquisition. Zhou Yi's current problems must be resolved in advance.

Personnel should also be optimized accordingly...

"What are you thinking? You are still in a daze when I finally come back."

Hu Jing, who lay down in Jiang Pei'an's arms, saw that Jiang Pei'an had not spoken for a long time, and said in a reproachful tone.

"Think about something, we Jingjing finally came back, of course we have to think about how to take you to relax."

Jiang Pei'an bowed his head and kissed her forehead, and said softly.

"Oh, you don't need to relax, I'm quite relaxed when I'm with you."

When Hu Jing smiled sweetly, her eyes were bent into crescent moons, and the dimples on her face were faintly visible.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Pei'an's heart became hot, and his hands began to move recklessly.

Suddenly, Hu Jing got down on him, smelled it carefully, and said with disgust:

"Hey~ Director, wash it off quickly, your body is full of sweat~"

"Does it taste good?"

Jiang Pei'an was puzzled.

"Go, go, it stinks."

Hu Jing said exaggeratedly.

"Okay, then wait for me."

……

After Jiang Pei'an finished washing and came out of the bathroom, his eyes lit up.

At this time, Hu Jing was standing in the hall in a Qing-style ancient costume, with a pair of big eyes that were agile and bright.

Tassel earrings embellish the entire face, looking delicate and small.

She has a classical and beautiful temperament on her body, and she has practiced dancing since she was a child, which makes her figure look very stylish.

"Look stupid?"

Hu Jing turned around in a circle, her skirt fluttering, she was really beautiful.

Jiang Pei'an nodded sincerely:

"It's really silly, the clothes are very suitable for you, this is... a costume, you brought it back like this?"

Hu Jing smiled sweetly and said:
"Didn't you say last time that you really like how I look in ancient clothes?"

Hu Jing came to him in a circle, hooked his neck with both hands, her eyes were a little blurred, and she murmured:

"Director, do I look good?"

……

(End of this chapter)