If you are asked to make a graduation film, you will win the Golden Bear Award?

Chapter 189 Returning to China, "Changjin Lake" will be released
"Director Cameron?" Spielberg was stunned for a moment, then recalled, "Cameron seems to be preparing to shoot "Avatar" he wrote earlier in the morning."

"Already filming?" Lu Chen continued to ask.

Spielberg shook his head, "Fox didn't agree. Cameron's filming of "Titanic" exceeded the budget too much, and nearly bankrupted Fox. If the movie hadn't been a big hit, Fox would have gone bankrupt and liquidated." , Fox dare not take any more risks."

Fox dared not gamble again.

It's a life and death gamble.

It's easy to say that you won.

If you lose your underwear, you have to lose.

Still want to be safe.

This is too exciting, just like riding over a mountain, losing nothing.

"It seems that this movie requires a lot of investment." Lu Chen heard that the filming had not started, so he could get ahead of it.

"It must be big, even bigger than the investment in "Titanic". With Cameron's style, it will definitely exceed the budget by then. The Fox executives will definitely not be able to bear it." Spielberg saw that Lu Chen was interested.

He continued, "For Fox's peace of mind, Cameron has already revised the script of "Avatar", merged several characters, reduced production costs, and promised to reduce his salary if the film is not successful, but Fox executives are still worried. , failed to agree to invest.”

"I didn't expect Director Cameron to compromise and revise the script because of capital." Lu Chen thought that no matter how big a director is, he should kneel when facing capital.

This is also the reason why Lu Chen set up a company as capital in the first place.

want to create.

No one can control.

Shoot whatever you like.

"Director Lu, if your Mars Film and Television invests in a movie directed by Cameron, and you are tortured by him exceeding the budget once, you will understand the pain." Spielberg suddenly thought of something, "Director Lu, you don't want to invest A Cameron movie?"

Said that Fox executives have not been able to agree, director Cameron plans to talk again, if not, it is estimated that other film companies will be found to invest.

"No, I'm just asking." Lu Chen knew that "Avatar" was making money, but the investment was too large, and the investment made it impossible to make "The Wandering Earth".

It is planned to make "The Wandering Earth" into a top-level 3D movie, surpassing the special effects of "The Wandering Earth" in the previous life, and the production cost alone will cost 2 million US dollars.

This does not include the cost of publicity and distribution.

The filming of "The Wandering Earth" will definitely use up all the funds of Mars Film and Television, and it may have to be taken from home.

"Director Lu, it's not just a simple question." Spielberg and Lu Chen also got along for a while, and they knew that Lu Chen had a purpose in everything he did.

When I made "Transformers"

Request to send someone to study at DreamWorks Animation Production Factory.

"Transformers" is not yet finished, and the animated film is ready.

Therefore, with Director Lu Chen's style of acting, it is absolutely impossible to ask Director Cameron for no reason.

"I heard that "Avatar" produced by Cameron will use 3D technology. Director Spielberg, have you heard about the 3D technology of the movie?" Although Lu Chen has experience in making 3D movies, he also needs technology. support on .

"In the past, Sony Corporation in the island country used a lot of engineers to develop it in order to cooperate with Director Cameron." Spielberg said about this matter.

I really know something, "The lens on the professional high-definition camera is separated from the bulky CPU and connected with a cable. The previous 3D camera has changed from the traditional 204 kg to 23 kg, and it is a dual-lens imaging. Photographer It’s much easier and more convenient to shoot.”

"Then can this new generation of 3D camera be obtained?" Lu Chen asked the most critical question.

"As long as you have money, it shouldn't be a big problem." Spielberg knew everything about Director Lu Chen's problems, "Sony had previously discussed the camera with Director Spielberg, and specially built a line for the new 3D camera. The new production line, in order to reduce costs, Sony definitely hopes that more people will need the machine.”

Lu Chen chatted with Director Spielberg for a while.

Then he sent the leader away.

It was also past one o'clock in the morning.

Yang Mi saw off Director Spielberg, closed the door, and there was a smile on her face instantly. She waited for several hours just now, and she was about to fall asleep when she finally finished talking.

Lu Chen was about to take a bath and rest.

I have to live here for a while now.

Staring at the special effects production of "Transformers".

Yang Mi also followed in. She wanted to help Director Lu wash, and she also liked to wash together. It was different from washing alone. Washing was not only about bathing, but also about happiness.

……

America, DreamWorks Animation

After staying at Industrial Light & Magic for a while, Lu Chen came to DreamWorks Animation Production Company.

Now that the animated film "Kung Fu Panda" is about to enter production, the director of "Kung Fu Panda" must be present.

"Director Lu!" Spielberg greeted him personally at the door.

Beside him is the manager of DreamWorks "Kung Fu Panda" and Hu Yunnian, the manager of Mars Film and Television (Animation) Company.

Lu Chen greeted with a smile.

Yang Mi took Lu Chen's arm.

His cheeks were extremely rosy.

this time.

Lu Chen only belongs to Yang Mi, which is a special satisfaction.

How much Yang Mi hopes it will always be like this.

But I know it in my heart.

Director Lu will return to China before the National Day.

Because the much-anticipated domestic war movie "Changjin Lake" will be released in theaters on National Day.

"Director Lu, please come inside." Spielberg came here specially from the crew of "Flags of Our Fathers" and accompanied director Lu Chen to visit DreamWorks Animation Production Company. "How much special effects production of "Transformers" has been completed?"

As the producer of Transformers.

Spielberg also cares about movies.

"Transformers" is also the biggest project of DreamWorks' live-action film studio today, and it can only win, not lose.

"Almost one-sixth of it is completed." Although Lu Chen drew a lot of special effects scenes for movies, which can reduce the time for making special effects, the progress is still very slow.

Almost a month.

Only one-sixth of the special effects production has been completed.

This is also the full support of Industrial Light and Magic, including the backbone of Mercury's special effects.

Otherwise, the time cost will have to be doubled.

"The progress is not bad." Spielberg also knows how long the special effects blockbuster post-production takes, and most of them are based on years. "Director Lu, these are the teams that made "Kung Fu Panda", and your Mars A person from a film and television (animation) company."

office.

There are Europeans and Chinese.

Europeans and Americans are employees of DreamWorks Animation Production Company.

The Chinese are employees of Mars Film and Television (Animation) Company.

The employees of Mars Film and Television (animation) company can participate in the production together because Director Spielberg promised before.

Including director Lu Chen specially filming an animated film "Kung Fu Panda", let the two companies co-produce.

Lu Chen followed Director Spielberg to the inner room.

There are countless drawing papers on the table.

They are all copies of manuscript paper drawn by Lu Chen.

Animated movies are different from live-action movies.

It is entirely the work of the director.

Animated films have no actors.

All characters in the movie are imagined by the director.

These are the character image drawings drawn by Director Lu Chen.

Made many copies.

It is also convenient for every staff member to know what kind of animation film is being produced, improve work efficiency, and most importantly, be able to produce according to Director Lu Chen's intention.

Perfectly produced "Kung Fu Panda" in Lu Chen's mind.

"Director Lu, the employees of DreamWorks Animation Production Company are all boasting about your imagination, thinking that you are a professional and experienced animation film director." Spielberg also picked up the blueprint on the table.

I have to say that Director Lu Chen's drawing is particularly comprehensive, allowing employees to clearly understand the scenes to be shown in the animated film and how the plot advances.

At that time, many people in the company saw the director's name.

all surprised.

Thought it was the same name.

"Inception" directed by director Lu Chen.

The world exploded.

Everyone has seen it.

I know Director Lu Chen.

Unexpectedly, the director of this animated movie "Kung Fu Panda" is the director Lu Chen who made "Inception".

Lu Chen continued to follow Spielberg to visit.

You will have to live nearby for a while.

During the production of "Kung Fu Panda", the director himself had to be present.

……

December 2005, 9

During this period of time, Lu Chen has been running back and forth between DreamWorks Animation Production Company and Industrial Light and Magic Company.

Stayed longer at DreamWorks Animation.

As the director of the animation "Kung Fu Panda", Lu Chen had to keep an eye on the production of the animation.

Yang Mi came over with a pot of tea and poured three cups.

Must not be in a good mood.

Because in a few hours.

You have to fly back home.

The world with Director Lu will also end.

In Yang Mi's heart, she really, really didn't want to be separated from Director Lu.

Return home this time.

I don't know when I will have such an opportunity next time.

"We're all on our own, so we won't drink coffee, but tea." Lu Chen picked up the teacup.

Liu Xing, the special effects manager of Mercury, and Hu Yunnian, the manager of Mars Film and Television (animation) company, who were sitting across from each other, quickly picked up their teacups and thanked Yang Mi who made the tea.

I think Yang Mi is the girlfriend of the big boss.

During this time abroad.

Lu Chen has always been with Yang Mi, and has never changed to other girls.

Yang Mi sat down next to Lu Chen, and she wanted to make Director Lu's subordinates think that she was Director Lu's future wife.

"I'm going back to China tonight, and I'll leave the rest to you." Lu Chen looked at Liu Xing, "I've already told you and the project director of Industrial Light & Magic about the special effects in "Transformers" very clear."

"You continue to produce according to my ideas. If you have conflicts with Industrial Light and Magic in the production of special effects, please call me in time."

"Transformers" is a collaboration between two special effects companies.

Industrial Light and Magic

But Mercury's special effects are not a soy sauce role.

The two companies collaborate.

There are bound to be some disagreements.

It’s okay that I’m on this side, I’m afraid I’m not here.

Disagreements occurred, which delayed the production process of special effects of the film.

"Mr. Lu, I will firmly follow your wishes." Liu Xing promised.

It is about the special effects screen to be expressed in "Transformers".

President Lu has made it very clear.

It is also very detailed.

detailed to.

Liu Xing can feel the picture of the whole movie.

So as long as you follow Mr. Lu's intention, you won't go wrong.

"During the time I'm back in China, please keep an eye on the special effects of the movie "Transformers." Lu Chen will have to stay for a while after returning to China, and the work on this side cannot be stopped.

Let Liu Xing, Mercury's special effects manager, take charge.

"Mr. Lu, this is what I should do." Before Liu Xing entered Mercury Special Effects.

There are more than ten years of special effects production experience.

was dug over.

Directly became the person in charge of Mercury special effects.

Has taken over many projects.

Especially "Inception" which was produced for the first time.

Just cooperate with foreign first-class special effects companies.

Let Liu Xing very enjoyable.

Then to the "Changjin Lake" in the back.

Almost all of it was done by the Mercury special effects team.

team people.

All very motivated.

One is enough money.

The second is dignity.

That is to say, to save face.

At the end of the movie, it will be marked that Mercury special effects participated in the film production.

Before adding Mercury effects.

We are also practitioners in the special effects industry.

less money.

And no title.

All are second-hand orders.

The name of the team he is in will not appear on the movie at all.

Adding Mercury special effects is not the same.

A lot of money.

You can also get more top-level device support.

Can participate in the production of special effects films with an investment of more than [-] million US dollars.

The name of the team will also appear in the movie, giving everyone a sense of honor.

I am very grateful to Mr. Lu for giving everyone such an opportunity, an opportunity to be famous all over the country, and even the world.

"Do well, learn more technology from Industrial Light & Magic, and when the "Transformers" order is completed, there will be a big order in the future, at least a year's worth of orders." Lu Chen encouraged.

"President Lu, I will." Liu Xing nodded emphatically.

a year?
Now the scale of Mercury special effects is not small.

It belongs to the first special effects production company in China.

when it was established.

Gathered a lot of rich domestic special effects production practitioners.

When producing the special effects of "Changjin Lake", the team members doubled.

Up to now making "Transformers".

Already has a wealth of experience and technology.

Now as long as the money is sufficient, it is absolutely possible to make a special effects movie alone.

Mr. Lu said that the Mercury special effects should be produced for at least one year.

So what kind of special effects movie is this?

"Okay, you can go back first and rest earlier. I'm not here recently, and I will work hard with Industrial Light & Magic. If you have any questions, please call anytime." Lu Chen told Liu Xing to go back first.

Liu Xing stood up and resigned.

Yang Mi looked at the time, wondering if there would be time left after Director Lu finished talking.

If you have more time left, you can play for a while.

But even if there is not much time left.

It's okay.

This time it was a chartered flight back.

At least ten hours on the plane is enough.

And on the plane, Yang Mi has never tried it.

Think of this.

His face was flushed, and he became shy.

"Are you okay?" Lu Chen was so curious that Yang Mi's face turned red, and she didn't move her hands. Could it be that she can still be separated now?

If you have this skill.

I'm afraid there will be no girls who can't handle it in the future.

"It's okay." Yang Mi shook her head, covering her face with her hands.

Lu Chen didn't ask any further questions. He looked at Hu Yunnian and said, "I have told you and DreamWorks very clearly about the animation "Kung Fu Panda". Continue to create according to my intention."

"Mr. Lu, I will firmly follow your wishes to make the shots of the animated film." Hu Yunnian was recruited from the Shanghai Art Film Studio.

Willing to come out of the state company.

Give up the iron rice bowl.

I also have ambitions in my heart.

I don't want to spend my life doing nothing.

How brilliant was the Magic City Art Film Production Studio back then.

Island countries have to send people to study.

But now.

Huaguo's cartoons have long been sunset.

The Shanghai Art Film Studio has produced very few excellent works in recent years.

Hu Yunnian recalled that when he was in the Shanghai Art Film Studio, he also participated in the production of "Calabash Brothers", "Shook and Beta", "Lotus Lantern", "Golden Monkey Conquering the Demon" and other works.

But entering the new century, until now in 05, the Shanghai Art Film Studio has only produced two works.

Both are still animations.

Not a single animated movie.

I don't want to go on like this.

When Mars Film and Television (Animation) Production Factory offered an olive branch, I left Modu Art Film Studio immediately without even thinking about it.

Join Mars Film and Television (Animation) Company.

Once in the company.

Immediately surprised myself.

The company's first work.

It is to produce animations with an investment of more than [-] million US dollars.

I heard this at the time.

Hu Yunnian thought it was fake.

I thought Boss Lu was joking.

I didn't expect it to be true.

At that time, Hu Yunnian was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night.

Invest over [-] million.

Still a knife.

It is even higher than the cost of participating in all animation productions in the Modu Art Film Studio over the past few decades.

Of course I'm excited.

Just worry.

One hundred million dollars.

The money is enough, I am afraid that the ability of the team is not enough.

Although the team is not a newcomer, they are all the best in the domestic industry, but no matter what, it is just established, and I am afraid that it will not do well.

I was relieved when I learned that it cooperated with DreamWorks Animation and that DreamWorks Animation would be responsible for the main production of animation films.

Otherwise, come up at once.

Such a large investment, afraid of screwing up.

This time, I also have to see how a top foreign animation studio produces a movie with an investment of over [-] million US dollars.

"Go back and have a rest. If you have any problems, call and notify in time. Don't worry about the time difference between home and abroad." Lu Chen reminded him that there was something to do and he would know as soon as possible.

two movies.

Mars Film and Television is the largest investor.

accounted for more than half of the investment.

The investment is over [-] million US dollars.

This is a big project.

We can't lose money, and we need these two movies to make money, so that we can have more money to shoot the 3D movie "The Wandering Earth".

"Okay, Mr. Lu!" Hu Yunnian got up to leave.

This time with the team.

But they all worked hard.

The team is composed of people with experience in animation production in China.

Everyone loves animation.

Gathered this time at Mars Film and Television (Animation) Company

Get support with money and resources.

Definitely do it well.

To reproduce the glory of Huaguo animation films.

Because everyone believes in "Kung Fu Panda".

The character image in the movie, as well as the plot.

We all know it in detail.

I really admire director Lu Chen's imagination.

The additional investment is so huge.

Don't worry about money at all.

Just think about it.

How to make this movie more sophisticated, more beautiful, and more realistic.

Everyone believes that "Kung Fu Panda" will be one of the best animation films in the world after it is produced.

This movie must also be the famous work of our team, Mars Film and Television (Animation) Company.

Seeing that the two managers finally left, Yang Mi was very happy, now she can enjoy the world of two people.

"Pack up your things, wait for a while, we should set off." Lu Chen ordered.

After staying abroad for several months, it is time to return to China, and "Changjin Lake" will be released in theaters soon.

"Changjin Lake" received great support from above.

Plus the enthusiasm of the previous trailer.

It is almost not difficult to break the record held by "Let the Bullets Fly" in the mainland.

However, Lu Chen is also looking forward to how much box office will be in the end.

I hope that "Changjin Lake" can make another wave. Audiences who have never been to movie theaters will go to movie theaters to cultivate more movie audiences. Only when there are more movie audiences can the box office create new myths one after another.

"Director Lu, it's still early, so don't be in such a hurry to clean up." Yang Mi glanced at the time, and her tone became shy.

I have experienced a lot during this period, and I am no longer half-push and half-successful, and I know how to take the initiative to sit up. After all, there is more than one side of happiness in this matter.

"Hurry up, there's still time." Lu Chen glanced at his watch, and there was indeed a little time.

This Yang Mi is really promiscuous, she won't let this little time go by.

(End of this chapter)