The three of them sat down again and began to talk about the details of the movie of the same name as "Doubo Martial Arts".
Qin Shang said: "Mr. Li and Mr. Lu, there are two key issues.
"The first one is money."
Li Rushan immediately became interested: "Huh? Let's talk about this issue carefully!"
Qin Shang explained: "Although we already have a team, it seems that if we find a director, find a martial artist, and improve the relevant supporting facilities, we can start filming directly, but it will cost a lot of extra money!
"After all, the requirements of games and movies are different.
"I asked Mr. Lu before that we don't need to be as strict as in the movie whether it is the set or the venue. It just needs to be about the same.
"But if it's a movie, the specifications and standards need to continue to improve on the current basis. For this alone, it won't be worth a few million dollars.
"As for the original expenses, the actors' remuneration has not yet been determined. Even if Lu can cheat, oh no, if Guo Yongqiang can be persuaded to let him get less, even five million will definitely not be enough. After all, he is in this position.
Look, isn't it insulting to give too little?
"All the other actors and actresses added together would cost more than four million.
"Coupled with the money we have already spent on the scenery and considering the subsequent expenses, it is safer to invest around 30 million. Of course, this does not include the money to buy the house.
"And this is purely a movie expense. Mr. Lu's money for game production has to be calculated separately!
"After all this calculation, I'm afraid the box office of this movie must be at least over 100 million to avoid losing money."
Li Rushan and Lu Zhixing subconsciously said in unison: "Is it only 30 million?"
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled. Li Rushan looked at Lu Zhixing, his eyes full of admiration for Wolong.
Qin Shang almost spit out a mouthful of old blood, what do you mean only 30 million!
Well, the house that Mr. Li just bought cost more than 20 million yuan. Investing 30 million yuan in a movie is really not a lot.
But what's going on with the surprised expressions on both of you?
Especially Mr. Lu, what are you doing!
Li Rushan really felt that 30 million was lower than he expected. He thought that a movie would require an investment of over 100 million? This is the result?
Later, when I thought about it, it made sense.
After all, in those big-investment movies, either the actors account for the majority of the salary, or they really spend money on a lot of awesome real-life scenes and special effects. Of course, there is also a third situation, such as some tricks that wander on the edge of the law.
"Doubu Martial Arts" does not touch these three points, so the investment will certainly not be that high.
But for Li Rushan, it was still a bit of a pity.
But he didn't know that Lu Zhixing felt that he had less money for completely different reasons than him.
Because one of the prototypes of "Do Bu Wulin" is a movie from his previous life. The cost of that movie was 160 million, but the final box office was only 120 million. It can be said that he lost all his pants.
As for why, Lu Zhixing was not a professional in his previous life, so he doesn't know the exact inside story and can only speculate.
On the one hand, the investment in this movie was very high. The two leading actors were paid very high salaries at the time. They couldn't have paid it without 30 million. Moreover, the guest cast was also very star-studded, plus 3D production and some scenes.
Expenditure and cost control are not good;
On the other hand, the film's writing and drama did have some minor flaws, which led to a poor reputation when it was released and a mediocre publicity effect, so the box office was dismal.
But this does not mean that this movie is not good. On the contrary, it is one of the best kung fu movies in the minds of many people. A few years later, the memes and remake videos are still very popular.
Lu Zhixing originally thought that even if the script changed, the actual situation in the world would also change, and the production cost would probably be more than 50 million to cover it.
Unexpectedly, not only was the production cost lower, but the actors' pay was also much lower.
Guo Yongqiang's salary can be four to five million?
Obviously, this is because the film itself has a relatively luxurious lineup. For Guo Yongqiang, this film is a breakthrough for him. This is not only a kung fu film, but also a half-artistic film. Naturally, it should be priced according to the artistic film.
Quotation; Moreover, Guo Yongqiang's current celebrity status is not that high, and the salary level in this world is relatively reasonable.
For these reasons, the investment for this film was slightly lower than Lu Zhixing imagined.
Seeing Mr. Li and Mr. Lu looking indifferent, Qin Shang didn't know what to say. Why did he look like he had never seen the world?
I have to move on to the second point.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Lu, let's not mention the investment issue for now. Let's just treat it as not a problem for now.
"Then there is a second problem, which is currently very difficult to solve.
"That's it...who stars in this movie?"
Li Rushan was stunned for a moment: "Ah? Isn't it Guo Yongqiang?"
Qin Shang nodded: "Yes, it's Guo Yongqiang, but who plays the man who beats Guo Yongqiang?"
Li Rushan slapped his forehead: "Huh? Yes, how could I forget about this!"
There is another role!
In the game "Doppu Martial Arts", there is no need for this character, because he is played by the player. If the player is male, he will be male, if the player is female, she will be female, and the image can be changed freely.
Even if this role is very important, it doesn't matter at all. It's all played by players anyway.
But in the movie, there is no such thing as a player playing the role!
Li Rushan thought for a while: "Hey? Where's the previous list? Find another Wuying-level actor and see who is willing to come!"
Qin Shang couldn't help but raise his forehead: "Mr. Li, you can't be so hasty! It depends on who is suitable to play the role designed by Mr. Lu."
Li Rushan nodded: "That's right. It's up to you to choose the road. I completely trust your vision!"
Both of them looked at Lu Zhixing.
Lu Zhixing was silent for a moment: "Well... I think we should open up our thinking a little more. Who said this role must be played by existing actors?"
At this time, both Li Rushan and Qin Shang were stunned.
Li Rushan looked confused: "Don't you want to find existing actors to play?"
Lu Zhixing nodded: "Yes, I have an idea. Since this character is played by the player in the game, how about letting the player play it in the movie?"
Qin Shang was simply stunned. Why did Mr. Lu come up with an even more outrageous plan?
It can’t even be said to be outrageous, it is simply whimsical!
He hurriedly said: "Mr. Lu, I'm afraid this won't work! Our movies and games are produced simultaneously. Is it possible to wait until the game is online before selecting players to make movies? Then we won't rush it!"
Lu Zhixing shook his head slightly: "Actually, strictly speaking, complete synchronization is not required.
“In the game, players will indeed experience the scenes of Feng Shu fighting against all the masters, and there will also be a final showdown with Feng Shu in the end.
"But in the movie, the duel between Feng Shu and several other masters does not actually require the participation of players, so his scenes can be re-shot later.
"We don't need to wait for the game to be released before selecting players. We can make a demo without any guidance, open it to players for free first, and secretly select outstanding players.
"When the filming is nearing the end, the selected players will be allowed to participate directly."
Qin Shang's mouth opened slightly, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
Theoretically, this operation is indeed feasible, but... I have never heard of any crew doing this!
It is simply unprecedented, and there may not be anyone like it after!
But Li Rushan was very happy and clapped his thighs excitedly: "Okay, Mr. Lu, what a genius idea! What's going on in your head! I really want to study it!
"Na Lu, what do you think the success rate of this movie is?"
Lu Zhixing thought for a while: "Fifty percent?"
Li Rushan let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was finally not 95%!
"Okay, 50% is high enough!"
Qin Shang asked curiously: "Mr. Lu, how did you calculate the 50%?"
Lu Zhixing explained: "Look, there are only two possibilities: success or failure. Isn't this just 50%?"
Qin Shang: "...Mr. Lu, I think you need to learn probability again."
Li Rushan laughed: "Okay, it's settled! Just do what Mr. Lu said!
"Anyway, Qin Shang, you go find the director and assemble the crew as soon as possible. Then Mr. Lu, you make a demo as soon as possible. It doesn't have to be very elaborate anyway. It doesn't matter even if you persuade all the players to quit. In short, we just want to
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