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

Chapter 258 Make the movie the best it can be

Lu Chen and Ning Hao arrived at the Navigator International Space Station.

"Director Lu!" The crew all looked over, with admiration in their eyes.

This will be a Chinese-language film, a true special effects blockbuster, and the cast will be the most luxurious in history, and it may not be broken in the future.

The starring role is last year's Golden Horse Award for Young Best Actor and Best Actress.

Chinese superstars Chen Long, Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Jet Li, Zhou Runfa, etc. will all star.

When did Chinese-language movies have such a luxurious lineup?

At present, only director Lu Chen has the ability to bring together so many Chinese film superstars to make a movie.

Everyone can also expect that "The Wandering Earth" will be released in China, no, it should be an epic masterpiece in the history of world cinema.

I must be extremely proud to be involved in the production of this film.

Lu Chen gestured with a smile and came to the movie scene.

A huge hood.

Inside the cover is the International Space Station.

Of course it's just a corner of the space station.

It's impossible to make it one-to-one. It would be too expensive and would increase the cost of the film in a straight line.

All you need to do is create a corner of the International Space Corner, which is the part for close-up shooting.

When the vision is zoomed in, special effects will be produced, and the entire view of the huge Navigator International Space Station will be presented to the audience.

"It's like standing in space." Although the next filming was on the International Space Station, Liu Yifei didn't have a role, but she also followed her, firstly because she wanted to learn, and secondly because she wanted to stay with her senior brother.

"Yifei, this cover is surrounded by light-absorbing paint." Ning Hao explained at the side, "The light doesn't shine far at all, just like in space. This way, the International Space Station photographed is more like, as if it is in the dark space. It’s the same as sailing, there is only the light of the sun, and the light of the stars is so weak that it can be ignored.”

As he spoke, the staff turned off the lights.

Instantly the surrounding area of ​​the cover cannot be seen.

It was pitch black ahead, with only the light of the International Space Station.

It's like being in space.

Looking ahead brings a deep sense of fear.

"Turn on the lights." Lu Chen ordered, and turned off the lights before filming.

The lights came on again.

The expressions of all the actors present were shocked.

The lights were turned off just now.

It's like being in space without light. Only the International Space Station has light in front of you.

To achieve this effect, the cover is surrounded by light-absorbing paint. The light-absorbing paint alone cost nearly 500 million.

And the headlights were not on.

The headlights imitate the light from the sun in space. The production cost of these lights alone has exceeded 30 yuan, the cost of a luxury car.

It can be seen that making science fiction movies is like burning money.

"Let everyone get ready, we will start filming soon." Lu Chen came to the chair and sat down, picked up the earphones and put them on. Putting on the earphones, one is to cut off the noise of the scene and better direct the audience.

The second is to listen to the voices of the actors.

This is not a TV series, it needs to be dubbed later.

Most of "The Wandering Earth" is recorded live, which also takes into account the actors' line skills.

However, Robert Downey Jr. speaks English, and Mandarin dubbing will not be arranged later. In the version released in China, all Downey speaks is in English, with only a few non-standard Chinese sentences.

"All working groups are ready and the acting positions are in place." Ning Hao followed Director Lu's instructions and made arrangements at the scene.

The staff put the spacesuits on Wu Jing and Tang Ni.

Wu Jing and Tang Ni got dressed and walked around the scene, adapting to the space suits first so as to contribute better performances later.

"Action!" Lu Chen ordered.

Officially entered into the filming work.

The scenes that were filmed.

It was 'Moss', the quantum computer that piloted the International Space Station, who betrayed and wanted to keep the International Space Station and abandon the entire Earth.

This matter was discovered by "Liu Peiqiang" played by Wu Jing, and he went to stop it with "Makarov" who was also on the International Space Station.

The role of Makarov is played by Robert Downey Jr.

When the camera is turned on.

Wu Jing and Tang Ni were crawling outside the International Space Station, trying to get to the main control room and regain control of the International Space Station. Moss could not be allowed to abandon the Earth without permission.

In the camera at this time.

There were only two people, Wu Jing and Tang Ni, and a corner of the huge space station.

Of course, the background is the vast space, the light of the sun, and the stars.

The sun is of course a special lamp. It doesn’t look like the sun’s light now, but in post-production it will look very real, including the vastness of space.

Wu Jing and Tang Ni always remembered that this was a state of weightlessness.

Because the two of them are now outside the space station, that is, in space, there is no gravity at all.

For better post-production, the actors were in a weightless state, with strong wind blowing below, keeping the actors floating.

"Brother, correct me." Makarov, played by Robert Downey Jr., climbed to the main control room outside the space station while chatting with Liu Peiqiang, played by Wu Jing, "The ice of Lake Baikal becomes Nocturnal state, at least 500 years later."

"It's okay, we still have children." Wu Jing's tone was full of hope, "Children's children will still have children. One day, the ice will turn into water."

Both laughed.

"There are still 30 meters to go to the A3 connecting bridge." Tang Ni reported the progress of the two of them.

"Wu Jing, Tang Ni, you two, get ready." Lu Chen held the walkie-talkie, "In five seconds, the A1 docking port of the space station will explode. Pay attention to your tone and expression, five, four, three, two, one, Bang~"

Lu Chen used language to describe the special effects production in the movie.

The explosion scene will be shot later and edited together later, but the actors have to cooperate well.

"Look, the A1 docking port exploded." Tang Ni counted to one at Lu Chen and immediately reacted as he should, "There are probably other people who discovered the defection of the space station, and they probably want to go to the main control room. "

"Wu Jing, be prepared, the A1 docking station, the debris caused by the explosion will fly towards you." Lu Chen spoke with the walkie-talkie, reminding the actors of the special effects scenes in the movie, "Three, two, one , the fragments are flying.”

This allows the actors to have a picture in mind and better achieve the desired effect in the movie.

"Old horse, hurry up, follow me and crawl quickly." Wu Jing's tone became particularly nervous.

At this time, the camera captures the rapidly rotating space station.

Lu Chen controls the camera.

There are many 3D shots in this scene.

The audience wears 3D glasses to watch.

The rotating space station seems to be spinning rapidly right in front of you, rather than on a big screen.

There are also debris flying out of the explosion, which will fly out of the big screen and come to the front, giving the audience a vivid visual experience.

It's as if the audience is not watching a movie, but is also in front of the space station like "Liu Peiqiang" played by Wu Jing.

……

"Crack!"

Lu Chen put down his headphones and looked at his watch. It was already eight o'clock in the evening. "Everyone has worked hard today. Let's go back and rest early. We will start work as usual tomorrow."

3D shooting is indeed different from ordinary shooting.

The workload has at least nearly doubled.

Sometimes a shot needs to be shot from several angles in order to present the best 3D effect.

"The Wandering Earth" wants to be a global hit, and top Chinese movie stars will star in it. This is just the icing on the cake. The most important thing, and the most attractive to global audiences, is the 3D visual impact and the world's top special effects.

What Lu Chen wants to do is to make "The Wandering Earth" into the world's top 3D movie. As long as the pictures can be made into 3D lenses, they will be shown to the audience in 3D. The main character is not short of money and just wants to show the movie pictures. Do it to the extreme.When the staff heard Lu Chen shouting "Ka", they quickly stepped forward and took off Wu Jing and Tang Ni's spacesuits.

The two of them were sweating profusely.

Today, the two of them were wearing prop space suits and had been shooting in the studio all day.

You also have to perform with special effects. It's okay for Tang Ni, but Wu Jing is still very uncomfortable. Previously, the filming was all about fighting scenes, and you only need to fight. I have never shot a science fiction movie, and now I still have to remember the special effects scenes.

Fortunately, Director Lu reminded me of the special effects scenes that would appear in the movie. Not only did he remind me, but he also explained in detail when and what expressions to make.

"Papa~" Applause came from behind.

Spielberg came over with a smile, "Director Lu, when I look at it, it doesn't look like it's your first time shooting a science fiction movie. I didn't believe in being self-taught before, but since "Kung Fu Panda" to Director Lu, your new work , I believe it now.”

The Warner brother Fred next to him also said complimentary words.

Lu Chen asked his assistant to bring two glasses of water, and also joked, "You two have traveled thousands of miles to come to China. You don't trust me because you are afraid that I will miss the appointment and not go to the United States to participate in "Batman: Batman". Promotional campaign for The Dark Knight."

"Director Lu, how could it be possible?" Fred praised, "Who doesn't know that Director Lu shoots movies quickly and with high quality? There is still a lot of time before "Batman" is released. Lu The director will definitely complete the new work before the release of "Batman."

The words say so.

Fred came over again.

Just to take a look at the filming progress of Director Lu's new work.

Will it delay the promotion work of "Batman" in March?

Since the release of "Batman" was finalized, it has been widely publicized that Director Lu will personally come to Europe and the United States to promote the film, as well as the United States, France, England, Italy and other countries.

Now European and American movie fans are waiting for director Lu Chen.

Especially fans of director Lu Chen are eagerly awaiting it.

If Director Lu does not go, fans will be particularly disappointed, which will affect the global box office of "Batman".

When Warner Bros. offered Lu Chen great conditions in order to let Director Lu film the second part of "Batman," they had absolutely no restrictions on Lu Chen.

If Lu Chen does not participate in the promotion of "Batman", Warner Bros. will have nothing to do.

That's why Fred flew to China twice before and after.

Director Lu is so important to "Batman". Because Director Lu came to direct "Batman", the attention of "Batman" has at least doubled.

Now, Warner Bros. is particularly impressed by the global box office performance of "The Dark Knight" and feels that it will definitely break a new record for superhero movies.

"Director Lu, we are here to congratulate "China Partners" on reaching a new high." Spielberg is quite good at talking.

"Yes, Director Spielberg came to me to congratulate Director Lu on the success of "The Chinese Partner"." Fred flattered him again, "Now, Director Lu's "The Chinese Partner" is being released in the Mainland. Half a month."

"It has already exceeded 3 million, breaking the record of "Golden Armor" in the mainland. This is a great event worthy of our congratulations."

The success of "China Partners".

Director Zhang Yingmou was also completely convinced.

From then on, he never surpassed Lu Chen's heart.

The fifth generation of directors was completely defeated by the sixth generation of directors headed by Lu Chen. Now the mainland film market is dominated by the sixth generation of directors.

"A City of Golden Armor" is Zhang Yingmou's painstaking work, and he collaborated with Gong Li again, attracting all the attention.

But the box office results simply did not meet the expectations.

The reputation is not good yet.

It's not as good as "Partners in China" which was released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Mainland audiences said that "A City of Golden Armor" is not a movie at all, but like a feast, a visual feast. Of course, apart from this, the movie has nothing else at all.

And the visual feast is far from the special effects blockbuster "Transformers".

The investment is far less than that of "China Partner" in "The City is Full of Golden Armor".

Just tell a good story.

The story is particularly attractive and the subject matter is well chosen.

"China Partner" also created two new words.

One is the Spring Festival stall.

The other one is an inspirational movie.

Huaguo Film News reported that "Huaguo Partner" exceeded 3 million, and it is expected that Director Lu's new film will start a new era of inspirational movies in the mainland just like "Young You" started youth love movies.

in the article.

The film newspaper also criticized "The Golden Armor".

Of course, I also borrowed "The Golden Armor" to talk about the fifth generation of well-known mainland directors who do not want to make progress and rest on their laurels.

He even despises the fifth-generation directors from the Mainland for taking up the background story of the ancient dynasty movie.

Since the 21st century.

The mainland film industry is experiencing rapid development.

However, the works of several great directors, such as Zhang Yingmou's "House of Flying Daggers", Chen Kaige's "The Promise", and Feng Xiaogang's "The Night Banquet", are all based on the stories of ancient dynasties.

It seems like there are no other subjects for movies to be made on.

I understand that the directors want to show more grand scenes in the movie, and the ancient dynasty as the background is very suitable for grand scenes.

But movies are not bigger than scenes.

Take a look at Director Lu's "Young You" and "Partners in China", they both tell stories with great care.

If the directors feel that the investment money is too much and cannot be used up, there is no need to spend it on big scenes.You can invest money in special effects production, and "Transformers" directed by Director Lu shocked audiences around the world.

Zhang Yingmou was so angry when he saw the article in the film newspaper that he didn't even look at the production cost of "Transformers", which was hundreds of millions of dollars.

He also said that the investment in "Huaguo Partner" is far less than that in "The Golden Armor".

The investment is small.

But it was Director Lu who charged a very small fee.

I don’t even look at the current international directing fee of my junior brother.

4000 million!
It has to be a beautiful knife!

In other words, it is already more than 3 million, which is almost the same as the production cost of "City of Golden Armor".

And there must be other additional conditions, otherwise it would be impossible to hire Director Lu to direct it with only $4000 million.

This has also led to the fact that few film companies in the world can afford to hire director Lu.

As for those who can afford to hire Director Lu, of course they are particularly willing to hire him, as long as Director Lu is willing.

After all, Director Lu has not failed in any of his films since his debut, especially in global major productions.

Three global films.

Both live-action movies have exceeded $10 billion.

An animated film broke $8 million.

what is this?
This is a huge money cow, and the $4000 million is well worth it.

Of course, this is marketable but priceless, but now you can’t even hire Director Lu with money.

"Director Lu, if "China Partners" is placed on a better schedule, I'm afraid the box office results will be better." Fred was also puzzled that Director Lu's new film was released on the first day of the new year.

It's completely unpredictable.

If it is the same as "The City of Golden Armor", it will be released in December.

The final box office will definitely be more than 4000 to [-] million.

However, Fred is not entangled in this matter. "Partners in China" is produced by Mars Film and Television. Director Lu Chen, as the boss of Mars Film and Television, as long as he is happy, it can be released 16 years later or in 2023.

Now Fred is concerned about "The Dark Knight."

Now that the finished film has been released, the next step is overwhelming publicity work.

(End of this chapter)