China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 60 Simulator Casting
The project has finally been basically finalized, and Lu Pingan's biggest task next is to get the movie done.

It is not a concept to make a movie by yourself and bring in capital.

According to Lu Ping An's own estimate, 500 million is definitely enough.

Why, because he doesn't need to bring in external funds, closes the door, and does his own work. His own choreographer's salary doesn't count, and props, scenery, etc. can also be solved with more green screens.

"X" special effects can be completely faked, not to mention trains, locations, trees, railroad tracks, even the whole city, actors and other things that can be seen on the big screen, can be solved for you, and it is absolutely impossible to tell if it is fake of.

Can't find the train?Expensive to build?Fixed landscaping for the interior and special effects for the exterior!

With special effects software, there is no need to explain to others what is reasonable and unreasonable, just quote a higher price in the end.

But now that external investors have been introduced, this cannot be done.

Producers from all parties have sent supervisors, so you have to be "reasonable" in doing it.

As a result, the production cost of foreign newspapers is naturally much higher than that of going it alone.

First of all, he used Xiang Guoqiang's foreshadowing in Laomei.

Two special effects artists from Laomei AKS (Akers transliteration) special effects company came to the capital, and then they will work together with 16 special effects artists from the Mainland AKS special effects company to assist in the filming.

In terms of special effects, the framing and photography work is the same, and the same is true for Lu Pingan, which has the "X" software. The only difference is the post-production aspect, so the foreground and related photography let foreigners come in, professional and trouble-free, and they can also "lie". After all, they are indeed serious professionals. In the end, the big shots will be sent to the old American AKS headquarters for production.

Secondly, in terms of photography, "Source Code" will use digital film technology.

This technology already exists in China, and China Film Group will release the first digital version of the film "Heavenly Grassland" after the approval of the theaters in June.

There are not many domestic digital theaters now, but there will be more and more in the future. When "Source Code" is released, the cost of copying will be greatly reduced.

In this way, the requirements for the photographer will be relatively high, so the old partner Ning Hao is not the main photographer this time, and he also needs to learn.

The main photographers are a few teachers sent by China Film Group. They came back from Laomei for advanced training, and they are proficient in operating new equipment, and they can also cooperate better with the two special effects artists.

Of course, the price will go up in this way, at least the salary must be paid.

In addition, in terms of props and scenery, many unexpected problems were encountered during the actual preparation process.

For example, in the production of props, because "Source Code" sets the future, related electronic equipment and instruments must have a sense of the future.

It is difficult for other people to achieve a "future sense", but it is naturally not a problem for Lu Pingan, just copy it.But copying is also difficult, that is how to make it.

The prop group encountered this problem in the preparation stage.

For example, the very simple transparent coded lock in the original film, with an LED light added, looks ordinary from the perspective of more than ten years later, and it is easy to make. After all, the manufacturing industry was so strong at that time.

But it's different now. There are not many factories that can take orders, and the production is not fast, and the price is not cheap.

The rest of the props in the film, a total of more than 20 types of items, almost encountered such problems, unless Lu Pingan lowered the standard.

The same is true for the setting. The main scene in "Source Code" is a double-decker train carriage, which does not exist in China.

China Film Group helped to contact them and got sponsorship for a car seat for renovation, but even so, it would cost a lot of money in total.

In the end, Lu Pingan still made a fixed interior scene, as the original plan, and used special effects for the scenery outside the car window, which is the same as the original film, so the actual production cost was reduced, and the special effects money can be earned. If you don’t have a new train, you can only do exterior modification, so it costs some money.

There is also the platform, the platform in "A World Without Thieves" is a temporary arrangement, this time "Source Code" is the same, China Film contacted an old station, and it cost a lot of money to renovate and renovate.

So far, the actual preparations for "Source Code" have been carried out, and all kinds of money that was invisible at the beginning are flowing out, and the production cost has been much higher than estimated at the beginning. It takes less than 500 million, and it has risen to about 1000 million now.

And this still doesn't include Lu Pingan's own and Guorong's film salary, so the external report is even more expensive, plus the film salaries and miscellaneous items of the rest of the staff and future actors, no matter what, there will be another 300 million!
In this way, excluding the special effects part, the production cost is close to 2000 million.

Are the special effects still good?

Of course you have to squeeze.

I originally planned to squeeze you at least 1500 million, how can I discount it?

Otherwise, why spend so much effort?
So the project is overrun!
So the overspending clause kicks in!

Either add more advertisements, or let the producer make up the funds required for the share ratio.

If the overspending clause is not implemented, will the capital be fully withdrawn?
That's good, although I will lose a lot of exchanged resources, but I can still do the project, Jia Guorong, it's only tens of millions.

As a result, after Han Sanpin knew that he was going to overspend by several million, he laughed and said to Lu Pingan: "You are getting closer and closer to the great director!"

"Old Mouzi, Feng Dapao, the Great Poet, Jiang Wen, and all kinds of well-known directors of the older generation, which of them has never exceeded their budget?"

After Lu Pingan heard it, he actually thought it made sense!

Of course, whether to exceed the budget is actually secondary. The important thing is that through this time of trading, Road Ping An has recruited more behind-the-scenes talents, involved more industries, and reached cooperation with more industry players.

In later words, Xingchen's own most basic film industry system has already taken shape.

. . . . . . .

The preparations for the project were carried out in an orderly manner, and the brokerage circle also started to act.

Lu Ping'an's third feature film, with an investment of 3000 million, and the hero Guo Rong, is the second domestic blockbuster.

This kind of resource is a huge piece of meat and potatoes for any actor!
Sister Hua and her agent called repeatedly, asking if there was a chance.

Lu Pingan told them that there is no rush, there is a chance, but it may not be a big chance.

Gao Yuanyuan said it was a pity, she was already going to be in the cast of "Yi Tian", and said that she would have to be a guest star in the next film.

The last time I talked about the leading role, this time I talked about the guest role, unconsciously, Lu Ping'an's status has begun to make her unattainable.
Liu Qianqian also sent a QQ question. She was very honest and said that her mother asked her to ask if there was a chance to see if she could at least get an insignificant role that could show her face.

Honest girls deserve praise.

Lu Pingan replied: Acting well, strengthening yourself is the most important thing, and we will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future.

In fact, he does not object to the main character exchanging favors with outside actors.

But for this casting, he wants to use a more "scientific" casting method to determine it first.

There were still 9 days before the official shooting, and Lu Pingan turned on the simulator again while going to the bathroom.

Regarding the simulator, this was the first time he used it.

Big productions of tens of millions are not the low-budget short films and movies of the past, and they are indeed worthy of serious treatment.

"Open the emulator and enter the "Source Code" script."

【Simulator is ready, whether to enter: Yes/No】

"Yes!"

brush~
The world rotates.

Opening his eyes again, Lu Pingan saw a familiar scene.

Several scene entrances of the script world of "Source Code" appeared in front of him.

There are carriages, stations, research institutes and more.

Every scene is the same as it will be used in future shoots.

The props, location, etc. in the scene will be the same as the current preparation stage.

For example, the "carriage" is still being remodeled, and it is expected to be completed around mid-May, so what appears in the scene is also in a rough state.

In the real world, the project will first shoot the finished "research institute" scene, and then move to the "carriage", and the time is just in time.

But now it's a simulated world, so Lu Pingan can also choose whether to complete it, it's a matter of a second, and then decide whether to shoot this scene first.

"Choose a role, if the male lead is Guo Rong, and the female lead is Yu Feihong this time."

[Actor Yu Feihong has been selected. 】

"The female second is Yan Danchen, the male second is..."

Lu Pingan selected a bunch of actors, and after filling in the script, he then gave the command: "Turn on."

[The 17th pre-shooting has started. 】

Unlike the real world, there is no need to rest, no NG, and all the operating ideas can complete everything, so the progress of the next project progress is far beyond reality, and time passes quickly in the small world.

After 40 hours, Lu Ping An completed the pre-shooting.

"Fix it!"

[New film scores are being settled. . . 】

["Source Code 17", the degree of restoration is 96%, the film simulation score is 8.7, the male and female protagonist adaptation score: 10.2 points, the actor's individual score: Guorong 10.3, Yu Feihong 10.2, Yan Danchen 9.1. . . 】

"sure!"

Lu Ping'an's eyes lit up.

The score of 8.7 is the social score of the film simulated by Golden Finger, which is similar to the Douban score, which is a very high score.

This is also the highest score obtained so far, and it seems to be higher than the original film.

Among them, the reduction rate did not change much after 16 times, so most of this should come from the bonus brought by the actors.

In terms of the actor's personal score, after 16 previous shootings, he already knows that Guorong's score is currently the most suitable for "Source Code", 10.3 points, the basic score is 10.0 points of the original film's protagonist, that is, the degree of restoration is 100 % of the base score.

It is equivalent to keeping the rest of the film unchanged, as long as the protagonist is replaced by Guorong, Lu Pingan can "surpass".

But obviously, it's impossible with Lu Ping'an's current strength.

But it also gave him an idea.

That is, in terms of casting in the future, we will look for "beyond" types, so "beyond" the original film will get twice the result with half the effort.

Of course, Liu Qingyun can run 10.4 points higher than him, but Guorong has already signed a contract, so it is not easy to change, and there is no need to change.

As for the heroine, Zu Xian scored the highest in the 16 episodes, with 10.3 points, and the rest were below 9.5 points.

The male and female protagonists have high scores, and the fit scores are naturally high.

The old pair of Guorong and Zuxian scored a high score of 10.3, and the highest score below them was 9.4.

It's a pity that Zu Xian couldn't come.

But now Yu Feihong actually gave him a surprise.

Personal 10.2, adapted to 10.2!

In fact, Lu Ping'an had already realized the answer during the filming process.

The chemistry that develops between the two Sims is interesting.

That kind of collision in acting, eye contact, and the key is the matching of temperament. It is indeed more comfortable than the previous 15 times except for Zu Xian.

Looking at the results now, it's really interesting!
Lu Pingan immediately decided that Yu Feihong was the No. 1 choice for the heroine. If she didn't come or was free, then he would choose the next one. Anyway, he has more than ten combinations.

As for why not use Yan Danchen as the heroine?
Adaptation is one aspect.

She and Guorong's "male and female lead" match score is only 8.6, which is miserable.

Putting it into reality, there is a high probability that Yan Danchen will be regarded as the kind who is "forced" and will have a negative effect on Yan Danchen.

In addition, the most important thing is that men and women mainly kiss, and it is still twice, and it cannot be changed. Once changed, the restoration speed will plummet!
Of course Lu Pingan would not let Yan Danchen act.

Even if Guorong's current orientation seems to be different from ordinary people, Lu Pingan will not do this.

narrow?Not artistic?Machismo?
Yes, that's what I am, I love it!

Yan Danchen doesn't play the role of the first female lead and the second female lead. . .Lu Pingan thinks about it and puts it in the second candidate position.

9.1, really not too high, ranking 17th out of 12 actresses.

If Yu Nan, who ranked first with a score of 10.1, is also Long Xiaoyun in "Wolf Warrior", if he refuses, then Yan Danchen will go.

If he agrees, then the next film will have a heroine movie to make up for it, Yan Danchen will understand.

After the cast was decided, Lu Ping An ended the simulation: "Exit!"

[Whether to lock the pre-shooting result: yes/no]

The emulator is not good at this point. If it is not locked, you can only enter it twice a day.

After locking, you can enter at any time, but if the project is not started within a month, the reward will be gone.

Lu Pingan decided to wait for the shooting of the project to start, and then lock it in, which is the safest way.

"no!"

brush~
The world rotates.

. . . . . . . .

Back to reality, go to the toilet.

Lu Pingan then called the deputy secretary of the school board.

Yu Feihong also graduated from Nortel and was a teacher. Secretary Dong knew him, and it was best for him to come forward.

In addition, the rest of the characters, Lu Pingan, are not going to find outsiders.

At least most of them will not be found outside.

You know, the story of "Source Code" is repeated "8 minutes".

This will have high demands on any character that appears in the film.

So this time, Lu Pingan is going to find a bunch of professional actors to act as a set.

And where can you find so many professional actors?
Nortel, of course.

There are so many teachers and students, both old, middle-aged and young men and women.

Find a school to take the lead, with professionalism, discipline, and economy, you don't need to be too comfortable when shooting.

The same is true for the simulator display, with the most balanced overall score.

In this way, an easter egg can be generated, and all members of "Source Code" will be stars in the future!
And it's a star who doesn't collapse.

Most importantly, with the mountain of Nortel on top, he will be less stressed.

Lu Pingan made a phone call to Deputy Secretary Dong.

A few minutes later, Deputy Secretary Dong hung up the phone in the office, his face flushed, and he gave a big praise: As expected of a good friend's son, the tiger father has no dogs!

After the praise, continue to praise: It is indeed the pride of Nortel!

Then he started calling.

Then within half an hour, the whole school knew about it.

Nortel will participate in the filming of Lu Ping An's "Source Code".

Opportunities are available for all grades.

Those with excellent grades in each grade can register first!

All of a sudden, from vocational to undergraduate to postgraduate, all boiled.

On the other side, Yu Feihong couldn't believe it when he received a call from Secretary Dong.

"Source Code" is the most popular movie at the moment, but I still have my share? !
And compared to being invited to play a role, she is actually more interested in Lu Pingan.

Because she has now bought the copyright of a novel, and plans to be a director herself in the future, and make her first work.

As for Lu Pingan, a talented director and alumni junior, if he could chat and help her, she would naturally want it.

So she immediately turned down a few activities in her hand and went to Nortel.

Secretary Dong also contacted Yu Nan, but the result is unknown for the time being, Lu Pingan has no time to think about it for the time being, and now he is going to another place in the capital.

In the simulated pre-shooting, this guy contributed a super high score of 10.6.

The fiercest of all actors.

Although he was just a sideshow and contributed very little to the total score of the film, Lu Pingan still locked him in.

As for why this person is so strong, Lu Pingan has already guessed.

After all, this one is struggling like a baby now.

If there is a good opportunity, he might grab it if he bites his teeth.

Choose him, just right!

(End of this chapter)