Chapter 340. [The Warring States Period of Special Effects]
"'Iron Man' is great, the action scenes are grand and the audience reacted strongly!"
This report was quickly sent to Colombian Acting President Abbas via mobile phone text message.
Abbas chewed a big cigar and read the text messages on his mobile phone. The butt of the cigarette flashed brightly and dimly.
"What's up, man?"
Great director Sam Raimi asked him.
Abbas shrugged, "Maybe you are right, that Chinese Yi Zhen is a difficult guy to deal with... It seems that I underestimated him, our people sent news that his drama was great!"
If your opponent can say it's great, it proves that the show is really great.
Sam Remy sighed. He had never underestimated Yi Feiyang, but in front of him, it seemed that this opponent was stronger than he had imagined.
"But don't worry, Sam, we have more than 5,000 theaters in North America, including tens of thousands overseas! As for their Fantasy Entertainment, they only managed to get more than 5,000 of the original 8,000 theaters. In North America, they only have a pitiful number.
More than 2,000, so we will definitely win at the box office!" Abbas said with a smile, flicking the ashes from his cigarette with a contemptuous and disdainful attitude, as if in his eyes, no matter how excellent Yi Feiyang's work is, what does it matter? In
It all seemed to him like a meaningless death struggle.
Sam Remy didn't say anything because he suddenly had the illusion that if Yi Feiyang could be defeated by theater alone, then the whole war would be too easy to win.
But everyone knows that China Yi is the legendary magician, Miyang, the Son of God, and miracles have appeared one after another in his hands.
Whenever his opponent thinks he can completely suppress him, Yi Feiyang will suddenly reverse course and give you a mouthful.
"I hope I can really win this time!" Sam Raimi thought.
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As time goes by, both "Iron Man" and "Spider-Man" have reached their most "gaochao" parts.
Among them, "Spider-Man" and the Green Goblin started a life-and-death struggle, while "Iron Man" prepared to start a life-and-death battle with the Iron Monster.
In different cinemas, all the audiences were stunned by the cool special effects technology of the two films.
Let’s start with an unparalleled special effects shot in the movie “Spider-Man” – the fierce fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin on a high-rise building. This short few minutes included a total of more than 100 special effects shots because there was no director in New York.
Sam Raimi wanted an antique-style high-rise building, so the pre-shooting of this exciting fight scene was completed in Chicago.
Finally, the production team combined footage shot in Chicago and New York as well as a set of model clips, and used blue screen and other technologies to make the final effect as fascinating as the pictures in a comic strip.
It is true that some of the shots are great, but in the end it was the fighting special effects, the excellent director's ideas and perfect editing that combined to create the film's great success.
Go back and watch "Iron Man" again.
As a Chinese director, Yi Feiyang directed such a blockbuster for the first time. In addition to pursuing perfect special effects, he even incorporated his favorite Hong Kong action movie elements into it. The shot of crossing from under the body to attack is reminiscent of many classics.
Hong Kong martial arts action movies. For example, "Fang Shiyu", "Once Upon a Time", etc. The action scenes in this movie almost all follow Yi Feiyang's routine, explosions, flames, then a car rushes out of the flames, and high-rise buildings collapse...
…Few people realize that this play is actually leading a new revolution in film technology.
Kung Fu has always been the trump card in Hong Kong action movies, and is known for its "fast", "ruthless" and "accurate". However, as the first Chinese director, Yi Feiyang also showed that when emphasizing the "fast" of Iron Man's "Kung Fu"
It creates an extremely slow beauty. For example, in a scene where terrorists shot at him wildly, Yi Feiyang directly stopped the bullets and shells, as if they were frozen in the air, and then the camera kept turning, thus making the 360-degree view
People observed this beautiful slow motion.
People appreciate this shot and take it for granted that this is how it should be, but only Yi Feiyang knows how this was generated. That's because his idea is that comic books can present many beautiful shots, and they can make the action still.
Yi Feiyang's inspiration came from this. Slow motion can make action scenes look more textured. So he came up with a way to achieve this effect. When shooting, he used the method of moving the camera and tried to shoot a target at a very slow speed.
, and then move the camera at normal speed to surround it.
At the beginning, the guys came up with a bold idea. Tie a small transmitter to the camera so that the camera can move at a very fast speed. But the experiment proved that this method does not work. There is a camera in half.
There was a sudden explosion on the way.
Later, Stan Winston, the special effects supervisor of Fantasy Entertainment, proposed a plan, which was to place a circle of cameras around the shooting target. This would allow the camera to quickly capture each shot in succession, and then process these shots. Previous
The special effects are almost all imitated from those used in TV commercials, music videos or other movies, but this special effect is different. It not only shows its unique charm, but also makes for the best stunt moment in "Iron Man".
Generally speaking, it is precisely because of Yi Feiyang's spirit of striving for excellence in special effects that the special effects technology of "Iron Man" is superior to that of "Spider-Man". This is not only due to Yi Feiyang's special grasp and handling of action movies--
-Don’t forget, as I said before, the Chinese are the best at shooting action movies, especially the high level of difficulty in martial arts. Both Iron Man and Iron Monster have become martial arts masters, destroying a building with one punch.
Building, kicking a plane away with one kick. It can be said that Yi Feiyang used all the elements from new martial arts movies in this drama.
In addition, as someone who has experienced it, Yi Feiyang definitely knows the development and application of special effects technology.
As we all know, some world blockbusters require hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and take several years to shoot. No matter which one of these blockbusters, they are inseparable from the use of special effects and exciting, tense and unpredictable storylines.
The magnificent and bizarre scenes, coupled with the hard-working performances of many movie stars, completely impressed every audience who watched these films.
It can be said that today’s real blockbusters in Hollywood have actually entered the Warring States Period of special effects production!
When it comes to film directors who use high-tech computer stunts in movies with ease and ease, there are two people who cannot be mentioned. They are both world-famous film directors, both of whom are famous for directing incredible plots and special effects.
The super sci-fi blockbusters that run through the entire film are famous in the international film industry. They are Spielberg and Cameron.
Stephen Spielberg, the most famous science fiction director in the United States, has long been known to audiences for famous blockbusters such as "Jaws", "Jurassic Park", "Schindler's List", and "Saving Private Ryan".
After he became famous, he used high-tech computer stunts in every film he made.
For example, the various prehistoric animals-dinosaurs that come to life on the movie screen in "Jurassic Park"; the fierce and spectacular battle scenes during the landing in "Saving Private Ryan" all use high-tech computer stunts to complete the tasks of ordinary people.
These fantasy storylines gave the audience an unprecedented bizarre feeling and aroused great repercussions. Therefore, the films shot by Steven Spielberg have almost become synonymous with guaranteed box office revenue for movie theaters.
."Jurassic Park" alone, which was shot with a huge investment of US$70 million, has earned a total box office revenue of more than US$1 billion.
James Cameron, the director who produced "Terminator", "Titanic" and "Avatar" is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching directors of the 20th century. He has set the highest record for film investment three times.
He has also shot two of the highest-grossing films in the world's history. No one has surpassed him in every film he has shot. He pursues the most extreme visual effects at all costs, and his works are full of imagination and shock. This lifelong paranoid director said at the awards night
On the show, he almost crazily raised the Oscar and loudly said the famous line in the film: "I am the king of the world!" At that moment, he fully deserved the award, and each of his films also set a technical benchmark for future films.
.Waiting for future generations to try and surpass.
Now, all Yi Feiyang has to do is---
Beyond Cameron!
Beyond Spielberg!
Obviously, this "Iron Man" is Yi Feiyang's "test work" that surpasses the two masters!
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In the Tangren Cinema, all the audiences were shocked beyond measure by the amazing special effects in the movie "Iron Man".
Iron Man is about to face his strongest opponent!
Whether the villain played by Cage can pose a sufficient threat is the key to how far the film will reach in the end. Obviously, the audience does not have to worry about this at all. What they are starting to worry about now is... Downey, the "Iron Man"
"Can we defeat Cage, the cigar-chomping bad guy..."
"I have to find the weapons I sold, and then destroy them." On the screen, Tony Stark, played by Downey, looked at his lover with melancholy eyes and confessed: "I shouldn't be alive. Unless I do this
Things..." This scene moved countless female fans so much that they wished they could go up and hug Tony Stark on the screen right away...
Robert Downey Jr., who was sitting in the front row of the theater, suddenly received a notebook stretched out from behind. It said: "Downey, you did a great job. Are you free tonight?" and then there was a message below.
There was a lip print, and the signature also included a phone number and an email address.
Downey looked back and saw CNN's beautiful anchor Amed looking over here and smiling. Downey was also embarrassed... Because of his successive scandals, this beautiful anchor was famously known to hate him.
, I was very cold towards myself in several interviews... Why has my attitude changed 180 degrees now...?
A good role is like this, it will make people forget the original impression of the actor in their minds. When everyone identifies with Tony Stark on the screen, they also begin to re-identify with Robert Downey Jr. who plays him...
…This is the power of good writing.
Amid subtle changes in the atmosphere, the plot continued, and Cage and Downey began to confront each other head-on.
In Tony Stark's living room, Obadiah Stane, played by Cage, used an audio weapon to numb his nerves, slowly pulled out the nuclear energy engine from his chest, and said in a confident and slow tone
:
"You know. When I ordered your assassination, I was worried that I was killing a chicken that would lay golden eggs. And now this thing is your last golden egg..."
Obadiah Stane stepped on the sofa and looked closely at Tony Stark, who had lost the ability to move and whose eyes were bloodshot due to the audio shock, as if he was admiring the death struggle of his prey.
"Your father built the atomic bomb for us back then. If he had been as selfish as you, what would the world have been like?!"
Obaddon Stan played with the nuclear power engine that emitted white light, put his arm around Tony Stark's shoulders, and exclaimed intoxicatedly: "Oh... Tony. It's so beautiful~ This is the symphony of your destiny...
It's simply a masterpiece... Look, this is your relic too~" But Tom Cruise stared at him without giving in, showing no fear at all.
At this moment, Nicolas Cage and Robert Downey Jr. are showing off their acting skills, making it difficult for people to even take a breath. Film critics were also impressed. However, this dialogue was performed by the two in a fascinating way, which is in line with their relationship.
It doesn’t matter if your temperament explodes!
Today, Cage performed a line that was more explosive than ever before...and Downey...an actor who has always relied on violent body movements and shouting to act, this time he only used subtle expressions on his face, eyes, and body.
A slight tremor expresses the surging emotions inside...
As a Hollywood showman, Cage has a very wonderful element that can produce a subtle chemical reaction in the tit-for-tat plot. These are his inner temperaments that have been condensed over the years; while Downey uses extremely
The restrained and wonderful silent performance is not weaker than his...
Everyone was attracted by the explosive acting skills of the two... After Obadiah Stane got the most critical components on the screen, he finally made his ultimate weapon, the MARK1 super model as huge as Optimus Prime...
...Looking at this terrifying beast-like war machine, all the viewers took a breath...
When this war monster was preparing to take off in the sunny downtown of Los Angeles, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Just the roar of its powerful motor like a spaceship shook the hearts of those in the seats, as if the entire theater was rumbling and shaking.
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decisive battle!
decisive battle!!!
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On the big screen, the big bad guy played by Nicolas Cage drove the behemoth MARK1 to hunt down the heroine in downtown Los Angeles, destroying buildings and streets without restraint, and the whole city fell into chaos. People fled for their lives, and the U.S. military also
Arriving at the crisis scene as quickly as possible.
The sky is covered by a swarm of fighter jets, and there are countless armored Humvees, various tanks, self-propelled missile launchers, and armored vehicles on the ground. They are densely paved on the wide streets of downtown Los Angeles...
The special effects of the scene are so real and gorgeous, the composition of the picture is still so open and clear, and the war scene is so vast... No matter who sees it, they will be surprised how such a grand scene was filmed? Is it real or virtual?! If so!
How can it be possible to design such a perfect and spectacular scene in real life? If it is virtual, why is it so real?!
In fact, in this era, of course, many details can be replaced with pure virtual special effects, but the effect will be several times worse. The method of adding physical equipment and props to special effects like "Iron Man" is to use money.
A shocking effect produced by technology and hard work.
Just for the last ten minutes of the shot, the crew of "Iron Man" spent nearly 100 million U.S. dollars... just to allow the audience to see this large scene containing various advanced armed forces in the United States, using panoramic lenses and long lenses,
Allowing viewers to have a clear view of the scene...
This kind of visual presentation on the huge screen of the theater is unparalleled...
The most exciting scene began. When the red MRAK3 Iron Man fell from the sky, the audience's suppressed emotions for a long time were finally released, and some even couldn't help but cheer...
"Tony, you shouldn't be here. For 30 years, I have been helping you. I built the company, but I got nothing. No one can stop me now." Cage's electronic sound came from the mechanical speaker like a devil.
The curse on this city makes people shudder.
Iron Man, played by Downey, rushed forward without hesitation, and the two Iron Men launched a shocking battle in the city...
With insufficient energy and a 10-fold difference in size, Iron Man played by Downey was hit by powerful steel monsters time and time again. But he still kept moving all the innocent people in sight to safe places...
First save others... Then the bruised Iron Man looked at his opponent and activated his motor. The golden mask once again emitted a dazzling light...
Like many hero movies, at the beginning, our hero was beaten up by the bad guy for some reason - most of the reasons were that his girlfriend was kidnapped, or his parents were threatened. This one is better, it was to relocate civilians.
Then the hero rises up, turns defeat into victory and beats the bad guy to a pulp, and the worse he suffered before. When the bad guy is beaten up, the audience becomes more comfortable watching it.
And this is also a commonly used convention in movies, called the principle of psychological gap compensation. Everything is aimed at hitting the audience's G~ point and allowing them to achieve the most enjoyable effect during the climax.
Obviously, the effect specially created by Yi Feiyang was achieved.
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On the big screen, Iron Man, who had saved everyone, began to fight back. The golden mask once again emitted a dazzling light...
Although Tony Stark, played by Downey, did not say anything, the same line sounded in the minds of all the audience: "It's your turn~! Asshole~!!"
Iron Man is here. He used his last energy to display his dazzling fighting moves, perfectly combined the high-tech weapons on his body, and showed a smooth and dazzling fighting technique to hit the giant steel monster, and then rode on it.
This monster, like all heroes, beat the bastard with one punch after another!
"Okay~!" "Okay~!" "Okay~!" The comic fans in the back row could no longer suppress their excitement. It was like after watching a symphony, everyone stood up and shouted loudly!
In fact, when Downey transformed into Iron Man and punched the iron monster, all the audience gave out the most comfortable smiles, and some sensitive ladies even got wet down there!
If Yi Feiyang knew this, he would definitely shout, God, this is a science fiction film, not a "sequin" film!
In the end, the bruised Tony Stark and the big bad guy escaped from the suit and started a new fight on the balcony. When the bad guy Ka, played by Cage, was finally shot to end his life by the guest star Stan Lee, "
Whoops!" There was a chorus of relieved voices in front of more than 2,000 North American movie screens. We finally won. After a breathtaking scene, many fully immersed audiences felt a sense of exhaustion all over their bodies.
It feels as if they were the ones fighting just now, and this is the legendary sense of substitution!
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The battle is over.
On the screen, the winner was commended, and Downey gave a speech in front of the dark crowd: "Because each of us has the qualifications to be a hero, heroes should be able to live openly in the light! Accepting the praise of the world, this
That's what a hero deserves..."
The colonel next to him came over and reminded him kindly: "Read it according to the manuscript."
"Okay..." Downey took a deep breath, picked up the manuscript, hesitated for a moment, and then stared at the camera, as if looking into everyone's heart, after a long pause...
The audience's hearts were in their throats. Everyone had a premonition of what he was going to do, but no one dared to believe it.
"I am Iron Man." Downey announced in a deep voice.
"Wow~!!" More than a hundred reporters in the entire press conference stood up in shock, and the flashlights "pop bang bang", every reporter had a shocked expression on their face.
Against the background of strong lighting, the straight-faced male protagonist Stark, played by Downey, looked at the camera with a strange smile on his face, as if he was looking at the reporter, or at the woman who had ridiculed him, or even more.
It's like looking at the audience's knowing smile through the camera. The camera freezes on his charming smile, sweet music sounds, and the director appears in the credits at the end of the film.
With the words "I am steel", everyone's long-pressed emotions finally burst out, and everyone jumped out of their seats as excitedly as reporters.
"Oh my god! He admitted it!"
"Wow! That's so cool!"
There were sighs everywhere, and excited and joyful smiles appeared on everyone's face.
"Awesome, Tony!"
"I love you, Tony!"
The excited audience in the theater stood up and screamed with thunderous applause, which even overwhelmed the sound of the ending song.
Many conservative-minded film critics stood dumbfounded in their seats, staring at this scene with their mouths wide open. How is this possible!? How dare Yi Feiyang do this!?
Why are they so surprised?
This is because many Hollywood heroes adhere to one principle, that is, a hero must never say that he is a "hero"!
For example, Spider-Man in "Spider-Man" always wears a mask, Superman's girlfriend never knows that her colleague is Superman, and Batman always refuses to reveal his identity, but this movie...
Undoubtedly, Yi Feiyang broke the hero law and designed this awesome line---"I am Iron Man!"
applause!
Warm applause!
Extremely warm applause!
The overwhelming crowd is coming towards Yi Feiyang and others!
One minute!
Two minutes!
Three minutes!
It lasted for a long time!
At that moment, Yi Feiyang knew that he had done it, yes, he had done it!
He became a real Hollywood director!
I have the ability to direct blockbusters, and I have told everyone that I, Yi Feiyang, am a god who creates miracles!
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At the same time, the screening of the science fiction film "Spider-Man" directed by Sam Raimi also ended, and there was applause in more than 5,000 theaters owned by Columbia. Although the applause was not as enthusiastic as "Iron Man", it was still like thunder.
This night, the two great directors both presented their carefully crafted works, and many people had no sleep this night.
expect!
Everyone is looking forward to the real life-and-death box office battle officially beginning after the premiere!
