Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 193 The Special Effects Company Shows Its Combat Strength

"The Grandmaster" comes with shockwave.

It feels a bit like Zhang Da Huzi's version of Jin Yong's martial arts dramas filmed ten years ago.

However, the technical strength of Zhou Mo's video is much stronger than the bearded version of "air fluctuations" -

He used the technology of a special effects company.

This time, the promotional video is not only to promote "The Grandmaster", but also to promote its own special effects company.

This was not a sudden whim.

But I learned the news when I was in contact with the employees of the special effects company these two days.

This special effects company has a strong point:
We can produce special effects that are far above the industry average at a price far below the industry average.

Although Zhou Mo's company does not stand out in terms of top-level special effects technology.

But in the low-end market, it can be said that it is a godsend.

It is definitely good news for users.

This characteristic is actually just right for the domestic special effects industry.

There is not much demand for overly high-end special effects technology in the domestic market.

On the contrary, the demand for an "acceptable" level is very high.

The night the video aired.

"The Grandmaster"...the special effects version directly topped the entertainment hot search list on the Mizhan.

When countless movie fans saw the dazzling special effects in the video, their first reaction was disbelief.

Their reaction was exactly the same as the reaction of the gaming community in their previous life when they first saw the promotional video for "Black Monkey".

Can we have such special effects in China?
impossible.

Absolutely impossible!
Many netizens left messages in the comment section.

"It's a pipe dream to think that domestic technology can reach this level."

"It's not that I look down on Zhou Mo, but considering the level of special effects in your country's movies, it won't take much to reach this level. It will take about ten years."

"I suspect Zhou Mo has done something to cover up the real technical difficulties, making the special effects look good but not that difficult."

Just when netizens' doubts about the special effects technology were growing louder and louder.

A person who is well-known on the Internet, specializing in special effects technology, and has a large number of fans posted a video to prove the authenticity of the special effects:
"Friends, sorry for the long wait. As soon as the video came out, our entire team was studying it. Until now, we have confirmed that the special effects in the video are indeed real, and not as some friends said that the video was specially processed and the technology is fake.

However, the technology of this video special effects is not as advanced as imagined, and it is not as good as some foreign special effects blockbusters. But it is definitely not low, at least it is much better than our company. "

In 2013, the online review industry had not yet seen the earth-shattering battle between Hammer and Ziru.

Internet users have a high degree of confidence in professional reviews.

In addition, the video uploader of the speech has a very high reputation.

So the discussion about the authenticity of special effects technology has come to an end for the time being.

But the debate about special effects did not end after this incident.

Netizens soon sparked another debate about the "cost of special effects".

The content is:
How much did Zhou Mo spend on the special effects for this video?

"This special effect is high, but the problem is that it is not impossible. At this point in time, the comments are basically all old fans of killing horses. Even if you are not a fan of Zhou Mo, you have seen "Chu and Han". The special effects level of the underground palace at the end of the movie is definitely better than this. What are you surprised about?"

"The above poster, do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand? The special effects in the last few minutes of "Chu and Han" were obtained by killing Ma Ge at the cost of tens of millions of RMB, and it only lasted for a few minutes.

The special effects version of "The Grandmaster" is just a promotional video. Even if King of Sunglasses lets Zhou Mo promote it, how much money can he pay him to make it like this?
If Sunglasses King really had tens of millions more to spend on special effects, he would probably have used it to shoot "A Generation of Immortals". How could he give it to Zhou Mo? "

"Yes, the technology is there, but what about the money? Brother Shama will definitely make a lot of money every time he does a job, so how could he possibly pay out of his own pocket to give Sunglasses King this kind of technology?"

"I understand. King Sunglasses saved Brother Shama's life."

Thousands of discussions.

In the end, no conclusion was reached.

However, there is one saying that is universally recognized:
This special effect is indeed real.

The night passed.

The special effects version of "The Grandmaster" broke out of the station and completely broke the circle.

The unique cinematic texture of King of Sunglasses, coupled with Zhou Mo’s specially made “special effects”.

This directly made "The Grandmaster" more popular than "The Chinese Zodiac".

A group of company owners in the entertainment industry once again refreshed their views on Zhou Mo.

A two-minute promotional video can bring so much popularity to the movie.

Look at the entire circle.

There are only two videos.

One is the special effects version of "The Grandmaster".

Another one is "Dare to Kill My Horse".

They are all works by Zhou Mo.

Now, I have to continue cooperating with Zhou Mo.

In addition, many people also raised the same questions as netizens.

How much money did Zhou Mo spend on this wave of special effects?
Some people approached King of Sunglasses and asked about the expenses of this cooperation.

The answer was several million.

Millions of dollars in publicity are indeed enough to create special effects.

But it's only enough for special effects.

Unless Sunglass King spent millions on no other publicity, and didn't want the streaming, film reviews, and publicity channels provided by the site, and only made this one video.

Otherwise, the money will not be enough no matter what.

Companies like Huayi and Bona actually have special effects companies with which they work closely.

On the day the video came out, not only netizens were analyzing it, but even the companies were analyzing it.

"Why can Zhou Mo produce such high-level special effects with such little money?"

……

Shanhe Company.

Zhou Mo was blocked by Da Tiantian in the office.

"Tell me! When did you set up a special effects company?"

After all, the person who knows Zhou Mo best is Da Tiantian.

While others were still wondering how Zhou Mo managed to produce special effects at a low price, Da Tiantian had already guessed the truth of the matter.

"It's only been a few days, I just got it." Zhou Mo smiled. Da Tiantian didn't ask Zhou Mo how he got this special effects company.

To her, what Zhou Mo had was almost the same as what she had.

Of course, she would share anything she had with Zhou Mo.

"What about the technical level?"

“It’s almost on the same level as some of the best special effects companies in the world.”

"So amazing?!" Da Tiantian was very surprised.

She immediately thought of the post-production of "Lucy".

"In that case, the release of Lucy should be on schedule, right? Before the start of school in the second half of the year?"

Zhou Mo nodded.

"it should be OK."

He did not tell Da Tiantian about his plan to attend the film festival.

Surprises can only create enough excitement at the moment they are revealed.

Da Tiantian continued to ask: "Are you going to announce the news about this company? I see that people in and out of the industry have been discussing the special effects you made in The Grandmaster these past few days. Do you want to announce the news?"

Zhou Mo shook his head.

"No, let the netizens guess. It would be best if we can hold it off until Lucy is released."

Big sweetie clapped.

"This is a good idea, as it can accumulate traffic. The only problem is that it takes us a while to release a video to whet the audience's appetite."

Zhou Mo: "That's easy. In fact, I've already prepared the second video."

Turn on the machine.

Open the video.

It’s still the same video of Da Tiantian setting off firecrackers a few days ago, but with special effects added.

The original content of the video was that Da Tiantian picked up a stick with a burning firecracker hanging on the other end of the stick.

After improvements, the stick became a six-wheeled Gatling gun.

The firecrackers turned into the flame from the muzzle of a Gatling gun.

blue.

There is also a line of text next to the video.

"Gatling, blue fire, da da da."

After watching the video, Da Tiantian's face turned green.

Staring at Zhou Mo, his voice low.

"Zhou Mo, are you planning to release this video as your next promotional video?"

"Yeah, isn't it good?"

Zhou Mo put down his phone, picked up the broom in the office, and held it in his hands, one in front of the other: "Gatling gun with blue flames, da da da da..."

Da Tiantian couldn't hold it anymore.

He was shaking with anger.

"You bastard Zhou Mo, do you think I have too many fans recently? I didn't settle accounts with you about setting off firecrackers. If you release this video, how will my fans see me? Don't I have any dignity?"

Zhou Mo smiled.

"Tiantian, do you think this video will be very damaging to your image if it is released?"

Da Tiantian snorted and asked, "Isn't it? Zhou Mo, have you forgotten that I'm a girl? If you really release this video, my image will be completely ruined."

Da Tiantian said that she is a goddess in the eyes of her fans.

How can the goddess be emitting blue flames and making the sound of Dadada at the same time?
If fans see this video, everything will be ruined.

"how come."

Zhou Mo said that Da Tiantian was overthinking it.

"Tiantian, just remember one thing: the more approachable and unpretentious an actor is, the easier it is for him to win the audience's favor. Lucy is your first work with a female lead, and it is also the first female lead movie for the 85 flowers group. The main plot of the movie is entirely borne by you. At this time, you need more audience appeal, and these short videos are a great help to you.

Besides, it’s just a special effects video with blue flames, and you are not asked to make a fool of yourself or act ugly. Even if the audience is interested, they will mainly focus on the special effects.”

Da Tiantian complained: "If you really acted ugly or funny, I wouldn't mind at all, but you... you are too abstract with blue fire."

She really doesn't mind being funny.

After all, she has been funny many times in "Victory".

But this is the first time I have seen such an abstract picture.

Da Tiantian had heard Zhou Mo call her silly many times in the past, but she never took it seriously.

But after watching the video this time, she suddenly realized that she seemed quite silly indeed.

The me in the video looks like a fool.

Zhou Mo spread his hands: "What should I do? Box office or image, which one do you choose?"

Da Tiantian heard the box office.

not talking anymore.

For a movie actor, box office and trophies are always the best proof.

It can't be for the sake of image.

Not even the box office.

"Then you have to promise me that this video will not make my fans think I'm stupid."

It turned out to be this reason.

Zhou Mo understood.

He assured: "Don't worry, your fans will definitely not think I'm stupid because of this video."

joke.

If only I were your fan.

I guess he already realized you're a fool.

Where was affected by a video.

Zhou Mo feels that Tiantian still doesn't have an accurate understanding of herself.

But it doesn't matter.

It's enough for him to realize it.

(End of this chapter)