Xiao Jin, his career is very simple, he is a person who does special effects makeup.

In 2004, I went to Hollywood to study advanced special effects makeup courses at my own expense, and was determined to be China's first special effects makeup artist...

Chen Mengxi knew him.

In the original time and space, the two met. Among the IP adapter, Chen Mengxi was one of the screenwriters, and Xiao Jin was specially invited to provide special effects and makeup guidance.

By chance, the two met at the dinner table, chatted for a few words, and nodded. Later, they ate seafood together...

The relationship is much closer...

Once, Chen Mengxi was so angry that she complained about the crew's special effects. Xiao Jin replied, "That's because the crew didn't give enough money, and didn't leave enough time."

He also said, "The audience always complains about the 50 cents special effects, so you will give 50 cents. Do you expect us to create a 1 dollar special effects?"

I was very impressed...

A total investment of 200 million yuan was given to the starring actors for a total of 150 million yuan. The remaining 50 million yuan, props, scenery, lighting, and staff’s salary, and so what’s the money to give special effects?

Therefore, the audience always complains about the rubbish of Chinese films and TV dramas. Common sentences: Special effects 50 cents!

For producers, spending money to invite some traffic stars to participate in the performance and promote money is the first priority. They often say that "the audience does not have enough aesthetics, but telling good stories is the first priority." It seems that the plot is very attractive.

This thing has nothing to do with Chen Mengxi. He asked Xiao Jin and Wu Ershan to make a small film first to attract investment...

Wu Ershan is a very famous advertising director in the industry. He was quite surprised when he received an invitation from Mingxi Company...

There are many examples of advertising directors changing careers and becoming directors in Hollywood. David Finch and Michael Bay are all from this!

In addition to saving trouble, it is more important to be obedient!

Advertising directors’ strengths are photography, art, lighting, editing and production, and these aspects are even stronger than film directors.

Film directors may not understand technology, but advertising directors cannot.

Of course, many advertising directors don’t understand screenwriters…

This is also their weakness.

In later generations, more and more advertising directors joined the group to be executive directors, especially commercial productions - directors found a celebrity with names.

This reason is quite simple, because their pictures can be high-end and there is no taboo to implant!

Chen Mengxi found Wu Ershan mainly because he has a good reputation - he can spend money and can produce results!

I just made the 120 million investment of "Painted Skin 2" feel like it was 340 million.

When I looked for Xiao Jin, I asked him to design the special effects of the characters.

Of course, the main reason is that both of them are newcomers, cheap, and very obedient!

Very suitable tool person.

...

Wu Ershan and Xiao Jin walked into Mingxi Company together, and the staff quickly brought them into Chen Mengxi's office.

At this time, Chen Mengxi was discussing the investment situation of "Painted Skin" with Chen Liming...

"We just talked to the person in charge of Shanda Games. They are very interested in joint development!"

"Did they say how much they are willing to invest?"

"Thirty million..."

"This is too few, it's not enough to look at it. In this way, let them ask about the Perfect World's opinion..."

According to Chen Mengxi's idea, "Painted Skin" has to invest more than 80 million yuan...

Shanda is so rich, Chen Tianqiao donated to the United States, one billion dollars at a time without blinking...

"What is your goal?"

"At least they have to pay 50 million, the rest will be simple!"

Chen Liming nodded: "I'll try my best!"

"Rich people nowadays either sell houses or make games. The theme of "Painted Skin" is naturally not suitable for cooperation with real estate companies, otherwise, I will go to find someone selling houses!"

"…You are so good, why did you think of the idea of ​​developing games and movies?"

What else can I think?

This is what I did in later generations. Basically, every time an IP drama was launched, the mobile game of the same name was launched, which is called IP operation!

Chen Mengxi Road: "The game "Wulin Wai Chuan" earned more than 200 million yuan in a year, and many game companies are jealous..."

“…Okay, I…”

Just then, Wu Ershan came in: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen..."

"Director Wu, Mr. Xiao, please sit down!"

Chen Liming looked at Wu Ershan, thought about it, and simply stayed. He wanted to know what is so great about Wu Ershan, who could be highly recommended by Chen Mengxi to serve as the director of "Painted Skin"...

Chen Mengxi went straight to the topic: "I believe you know the purpose of us looking for you."

Wu Ershan nodded: "Well, I read the concept drawing you gave me..."

Chen Mengxi: "How is it, are you confident?"

"I have no problem, I'm just afraid that the effect will not come out!"

No matter how confident Wu Ershan is, the investment of "Painted Skin" is 80 million yuan, which is not a small number.

"The effect is to spend money. Our budget for this drama is 80 million!"

“Special effects…”

"Don't worry about special effects, you can directly talk to Xiao Jinti. He specializes in GK makeup and also does special effects..."

“GK Makeup?”

"The Guru in "Lord of the Rings" is GK makeup, and with motion capture..." After explaining a little, Chen Mengxi continued: "In addition, I also found Kitaka Amano to create a character concept for the drama Xiaowei group..."

Urshan was so excited - he especially liked the character designs made by Kitaka Amano!

Kitaka Amano, a character designer at the level of a great god, and a character design in the first six parts of the representative work "Finish Fantasy",

He hurriedly asked, "Kitaka Amano? Did he... agree?"

"Of course I agree...but he is only responsible for concept design, and you have to do the specific character design yourself!"

After all, Kitaka Amano is an RB person. The characters he designed are more sunny and are different from the pure Chinese style.

Wu Ershan stared at the storyboard script, probably thinking about the specific shooting method. Chen Mengxi said again: "Let's take a short piece of flowers first, and then go and invest."

"To attract investment...and to take a picture?"

It was Chen Liming who said this...

"Of course you have to shoot it, otherwise, the layman will not be able to tell the good or bad by relying on the script alone. Only by taking out the picture can it be convincing!"

...

Chen Mengxi talked about casting.

This time Chen Liming contacted him personally - the actors must use big names!

Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, and Zhao Wei’s trio are sure…

However, the invitation was obviously not very smooth. Chen Liming: "Zhou Xun signed to Huayi now, but Huayi seems to have to convince her agent regardless of her role!"

"Where is Chen Kun?"

"Chen Kun...he took on a Hong Kong film called "Flower Police"..."

"Flower Police", why haven't I heard of this movie?

Chen Mengxi asked: "Who is the director?"

"Ma Chucheng!"

"Let Zhou Xun persuade..."

"What about Buffett Zhao?"

"Let Chen Kun go and persuade..."

Chen Liming knew it: "So the most important thing now is to get Zhou Xun done?"

"Um!"

“…Is there any way?”

"Please beg her. Let's go to her tomorrow to show our sincerity!"

Wu Ershan suddenly said, "I always feel that Zhou Xun is not suitable to play the fox demon..."

Chen Liming: "Why?"

"Not charming enough!"

What else Chen Liming wanted to say? Chen Mengxi directly criticized Wu Ershan: "...Shut up first, don't understand anything! This is an investment of 80 million, not 8 million. Can you find an actress who is more powerful than Zhou Xun?"
Chapter completed!