Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 344 There’s a quarrel!

China Film Group Corporation, Night at the Museum Creative Workshop.

There were many experts attending the seminar, all of whom were invited by Chen Shiping.

Antique appraisal experts, cultural relics restoration experts, history professors, sociologists, media school professors, etc.

It has been a long time since such a formal film creation seminar was held in the industry.

It was very popular a few years ago, but as movies became increasingly commercialized, this creative model was slowly eliminated.

Most of them are just screenwriters, directors, and producers getting together to fool around.

Many later TV shows and movies were out of touch with reality, and this is also one of the reasons.

If a very rigorous TV series or movie appears, it will be praised to the sky.

It's just that the audience has been fed too much garbage, and they are happy to eat even a bite of bran.

Chen Shiping feels that this model cannot be eliminated easily.

Especially in the field of costume dramas, it is difficult to make a good movie relying solely on screenwriters and directors without expert guidance.

Many classic domestic film and television dramas in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s were produced under this model.

From now on, all China Film Group productions must be high-quality!

You can’t feed the audience pig food!

At the meeting, everyone provided a lot of suggestions on the script and ideas.

The film discusses in detail which cultural relics appear in the film, which dynasties are involved, and what interesting historical stories are behind those cultural relics.

The focus of the discussion was what kind of stories and cultural relics could represent China's history and culture and appear in movies.

This is a work of cultural export and must be discussed in detail.

However, Chen Shiping set a very strict rule that the selected cultural relics must be able to be personified.

Otherwise, if you put a blue and white porcelain on it, how can it be humanized?

Some Tang Sancai porcelains can still be used, after all, there are animal and human figures in the shape of them.

Ordinary porcelain is not very good.

With such limitations, there are very few choices, and since the length of the movie is limited, it has to be the best of the best.

And now there is the question of which museum the film was taken.

I must go to Xi'an, but I also want to stay in Beijing!
So people from the Palace Museum and the Xi'an Museum started arguing.

It was rare for Chen Shiping to see a group of experts in their fifties and sixties arguing with each other until they were red in the face.

He was just short of starting to spray me.

People in both places are comparing the cultural heritage and historical status of their respective cities.

"Xi'an is the ancient capital of 16 dynasties! There are cultural relics everywhere!"

"The capital was the capital of five dynasties and has a very important strategic position in history!"

"Xi'an has dozens of historical sites and has spawned many painting schools!"

"There are more than a hundred cultural relics protection sites in Beijing! And the world-famous Peking Opera!"

"Bullshit! That was developed from Huangmei Opera. What does it have to do with you?"

"You don't even know the word Peking Opera! Do you know what Peking Opera means?"

Chen Shiping was so annoyed that the quarrel was too fierce.

If you don’t know, you might think that the capital is going to be moved.

Chen Shiping's head hurt from the noise, so he found an excuse to go out and get some fresh air.

Cheng Kaige also ran out.

This seminar is simply life-threatening. Even though he is the director, he has no say at all.

Those experts ignored him at all!
Cheng Kaige is also helpless, he feels a little aggrieved as a director!
However, being a director for Chen Shiping is definitely frustrating.

Isn’t it the same for Zhang Yimou!
Cheng Kaige sighed and said, "How long will this quarrel last?"

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "I've asked someone to remove the tea. Just wait until they are thirsty."

Cheng Kaige smiled when he heard this, and felt that Chen Shiping still had the innocence of a child.

How could they come up with such a dirty trick?

Only people with childlike innocence can always maintain high creativity and enthusiasm!

People who look really old-fashioned are not suitable for creative work.

After the two chatted for a while, Cheng Kaige curiously asked about the filming situation of the crew the day after tomorrow.

"I have never participated in the creation of a science fiction movie like this. I am quite curious about when those special effects scenes will be shot. I want to go and take a look."

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "Starting next month, I plan to organize a film creation tour and invite people from various film studios to visit and learn."

"It has to be you. If it were someone else, they would definitely keep it secret and not disclose it." Cheng Kaige asked with a smile, "Do you think other factories can't keep up?"

Chen Shiping nodded and said, "There is a clear gap in domestic films now. The gap between the films produced by various studios is too large, which is not good for the market."

Cheng Kaige agrees with this point very much. There are still many film studios making very old-fashioned feature films.

The production budget of the film is still maintained at one to two million. It cannot afford to hire any famous actors, and cannot support large-scale scenes.

Only traditional feature films can be made.

After Chen Shiping said a few words, he patted Cheng Kaige on the shoulder and said, "For this play, I want to assign you a few assistant directors, and you can teach them more when the time comes."

"No problem, it should be done." Cheng Kaige agreed immediately.

"Thank you for your hard work. Go in and take a look. The quarrel should be over."

The two of them went back chatting and laughing.

There was indeed a temporary ceasefire in the conference room, but the two groups were still staring at each other with tensions drawn.

As soon as Chen Shiping came in, they turned to look at him at the same time.

Chen Shiping didn't even dare to sit down. What was going on?

"Mr. Chen! Where do you want to shoot?"

Chen Shiping coughed and sat down and said, "This isn't a multiple-choice question, just shoot a few more."

"No need to talk about that, just talk about the first part!"

"I think it doesn't matter where we shoot, it's all about promoting traditional culture, let's work together and not worry about the details."

Chen Shiping talked a lot, but in the end he didn't say where to shoot.

Both sides were unhappy again and started arguing again.

There is a difference in order between the first and second parts. It may not be important in other countries, but in China it is an issue that everyone pays more attention to.

Besides, everyone knows one thing, that is, the first one must be the best!

Chen Shiping heard them arguing endlessly and slammed the table and said, "Stop arguing. Director Cheng is the director. Let him make the decision on this matter!"

Cheng Kaige: “Huh???” You are trying to pass on the blame, right?

Chen Shiping glanced at his watch, stood up and said, "I have something else to discuss with Director Cheng. I will not attend the next meeting!"

After saying this, Chen Shiping ran away.

Wait until they finish their discussion, and then let Cheng Kaige bring it to him to have a look. If it is not suitable, then reject it and let Cheng Kaige argue about it.

Chen Shiping really doesn't have time to waste on such things.

There are also a lot of things to do at the digital base.

He naturally doesn't have to worry about building the house, but there are many problems with the digital film technology research team.

Over the past six months, they have replaced the motion capture system equipment.

All components are now domestically produced, but the already very large equipment is now even larger.

And I haven't been able to come up with a second set yet, and I haven't fully understood what others have. I lack a lot in terms of procedures.

Chen Shiping had no other good solution but to provide them with logistical support and personally second them whatever talents they needed.

There's no reason why this thing can't be made!
Compared with photographic equipment, Chen Shiping is more concerned about the situation of digital cinemas.

Digital projection equipment is the top priority in the future!
This thing is the key to forming standards!

The standards of the projection equipment will determine the standards of the shooting equipment!

Otherwise, no matter how great your photography is, it’s useless if you can’t show it.

However, the key technical difficulty of digital film projection equipment also lies in digital signal processing.

All the problems finally come together to form the same old problems!
Chen Shiping had no choice but to strengthen the introduction and support of talents in this area.

The development of the times is rolling in like this, moving towards higher technology.

Of course, there is also a technical difficulty.

The resolution standard of digital machines is also a problem.

Currently, 0.8K is considered good, but it cannot be displayed in larger theaters.

The images shown were blurry, and the resolution was far from the international standard that Chen Shiping knew!
2K is the international standard!

The research team's current progress is not up to international standards, and even completing the release smoothly is a problem.

There are problems such as low color saturation, unstable projection, lens shaking, etc.

It’s so difficult to engage in technology!

It is not known how many years it will take for Chen Shiping to achieve the results he wants.

Take it slow. Chen Shiping can only increase his efforts on technological research now.

Cooperate with major universities to carry out research and development.

Chen Shiping's approach is completely different from that of a certain person, and has aroused considerable discussion in university circles.

Chen Shiping did not comment on any particular idea, nor was he too lazy to make any comment.

He just wants to do his own thing. He will invite anyone who is capable, whether they are working on chips or digital technology.

Even if I can't make a computer chip, it shouldn't be that difficult to make a chip for a digital machine.

It's totally not on the same level!
Chen Shiping actually got what he wanted.

They stopped investing in technological research and development, and a large number of talented people had nowhere to go, so many of them were pulled over by Chen Shiping.

Digital machine chips are also chips!

Come and study it. When China Film Corporation has money in the future, it can support you!
Talent is rare!
While Chen Shiping was busy with these things, he also had to take into account the filming of several films.

Nowadays, I spend more time in the office than in the car.

Running all over the capital!
On the way to the Beijing Film Studio, Chen Shiping looked through the list of people from various film studios who came to visit and study.

When he saw the person sent by Shanghai Film Group, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

I thought they wouldn't come.

Why is it Zhang Jianya who didn't come? Wasn't he filming the emergency landing?

Is he scared by the day after tomorrow and comes here to learn from him?
Chen Shiping doesn't care about stealing other people's skills. Movies are not in the same direction. Even if they steal other people's skills now, they can't use these techniques.

Chen Shiping organized this visit and study activity with another idea of ​​attracting investment for digital special effects companies.

Welcome brothers and sisters to place orders!

No money for special effects? No problem! Use movie box office discounts!

The main feature is pay later when you use it!
Let’s see who dares to default on his debt!

After taking a tour around the place, Zhang Jianya was very tempted by Chen Shiping's idea of ​​pay later through use.

The group allocated another three million yuan to the emergency landing crew.

Zhang Jianya now had some money in his hands, and he silently did some calculations.

Using China Film's digital special effects saves money than doing it yourself!

But the only problem is that the group may not approve it.

You can cooperate with anyone except China Film Group!

It was at his strong request that we come here to visit this time.

Originally, the leaders of Shanghai Film Group only planned to send a few people to participate casually and do superficial work, but Zhang Jianya insisted on coming.

I don’t care about your struggles. I just want to make a good movie!

Chen Shiping still welcomes Zhang Jianya very much, he is also a talent!
In the Asia No. 1 Studio of the Beijing Film Studio, Chen Shiping smiled and said to Zhang Jianya:

"I really like your film Sanmao Joins the Army. It has a very high commercial success and is a very good film."

"Thank you for the compliment." Zhang Jianya didn't have a good impression of Chen Shiping either, and he was also the leader of the struggle.

Can't we just cooperate properly?

Chen Shiping was not angry at his cold attitude, and said with a smile: "I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate in the future. China Film Group welcomes everyone to come and cooperate with us."

Zhang Jianya glanced at him and asked, "What if I ask China Film Group to do the special effects now?"

"You're welcome too!" Chen Shiping said with a smile, taking the opportunity to step on Ying again!
This reflection made Chen Shiping plan for an emergency landing, which led to a fight between the two parties.

China Film Group just wants to regain its reputation and teach Shanghai Film Group a lesson. It doesn’t want to really kill it, and it is impossible to really kill it.

They have the whole of Shanghai behind them!
The most China Film Group can do is to make them lose their ability to cause trouble.

Just cooperate with Chen Shiping’s plan!
Zhang Jianya couldn't help but ask after hearing Chen Shiping's affirmative answer, "Then why do you want to compete with Emergency Landing?"

Chen Shiping looked at him a little more seriously and asked, "You should ask Shanghai Film Group why it wants to compete proactively."

Zhang Jianya was silent for a moment, and finally sighed helplessly.

There are too many returnees in the group and they are severely affected.

There's nothing we can do about it!

Chen Shiping chatted with Zhang Jianya for a few words, gave him a business card and left.

I hope he will choose to cooperate with China Film Group in the future!
At this time in the studio, two sets of huge water tanks have been prepared, and all the crew members are ready.

Visitors from various factories stood on the scaffolding and waited quietly for the official filming to begin.

Feng Xiaoning's palms are sweating now.

Mr. Chen is really too much! Why did he invite so many people to visit?
If we make a mistake even once, we will be embarrassed in front of our peers across the country!

Damn!

Feng Xiaoning ran around to personally confirm the situation with various departments. After everything was ready, he stood on a chair with a loud speaker and shouted, "The day after tomorrow, the first shot of the 37th scene will begin!"

As he finished speaking, all departments began to operate in an orderly manner.

In the constructed interior scene, Zhang Ruoyun sat there reading quietly.

He was recommended by Liu Bei to play the male lead's son.

His acting skills are pretty good at such a young age.

Zhang Ruoyun is extremely nervous now, fearing that he will be washed away by a wave.

At this time, the water tank outside the interior was ready. When the staff saw Feng Xiaoning's gesture, they immediately opened the door and released the water.

A huge stream of water rushed into the interior along the passage, and the built library was instantly submerged by the flood.

Waves came one after another, breaking through the doors and windows and rushing in.

Countless bookshelves, tables and chairs collapsed, and Zhang Ruoyun was directly overturned by the waves and disappeared in the flood.

The entire studio was silent, with only the sound of waves, as if a real huge flood had occurred!

(End of this chapter)