Tseung Kwan O Studios, the Hong Kong branch of a digital special effects company.
A computer was surrounded by people. Kang Jianfei stood behind the computer operator, staring at the picture on the monitor.
The computer monitor is full of abstract lines, representing the ever-curving lines of Hydra cypress vines, and the zombie played by Xiong Xinxin is also outlined with lines.
When traditional movie special effects make shots that replace characters, they usually use "reverse molds" to create physical shots. In the future, computer special effects will use sensors and signal capture equipment to create virtual pictures. But now it is in a transitional stage, and some shots
Using traditional reverse mold processing, some lenses use new digital scanning technology.
The picture displayed on the computer in front of Kang Jianfei was captured through digital scanning technology. The special effects staff then used computer post-production to make the originally rough physical props come alive on the movie screen. Likewise, for example, the shot of the corpse turtle exposing himself later,
It also needs to be digitally scanned and then made using computer special effects.
"The twisting of those rattan branches should be more weird and flexible," Kang Jianfei pointed at the monitor and made his request, "How should I put it, every branch should give people the feeling of a living poisonous snake.
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"Ok, ok, I understand what you mean, boss." Kuhn Jerryver said while dragging the mouse.
The 42-year-old Kuhn Jerryver is the computer special effects master that Kang Jianfei spent a lot of money to poach from Industrial Light and Magic. He is now the leader of the CG special effects team of "Tomb Raiders".
If possible, Kang Jianfei would like to recruit Dennis Mullen, the pillar of Industrial Light and Magic. That guy is a frequent winner of the Oscar and Saturn Awards for Best Visual Effects. After the 1980s, the "Star Wars" series, "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
series, "The Abyss" and other movies, Dennis Mullen led the team to produce computer special effects. He was also responsible for completing the most critical part of the computer special effects in "Terminator 2".
It's a pity that Dennis Mullen was very prosperous at Industrial Light and Magic, but Kang Jianfei was still looked down upon by people for his little money. In the end, at the suggestion of Scott Ross, he personally offered Kuhn Jeriver the job.
digital realm.
Kuhn Jerryver has always been Dennis Mullen's assistant and has participated in the post-production of most Hollywood special effects blockbusters in the past ten years. This guy is undoubtedly a very capable person, but it is a pity that his talents have been overshadowed by Dennis Mullen's strength.
The halo has been covered up. People only know that Industrial Light and Magic has Dennis Mullen, but few people know about Kuhn Jellifer's efforts and contributions in the field of computer special effects.
After Scott Ross waved the check and sent out the invitation, Kuhn Jerryver only thought about it for two days before agreeing. He had been living in the shadow of Dennis Mullen before, perhaps because he wanted to prove his strength.
This guy worked more than ten hours a day after coming to Hong Kong. He was still energetic the next day, and he can be called a model of hard-working employees.
After putting forward his request, Kang Jianfei squeezed out of the crowd to get some fresh air outside to perfect the scene just now. It would take the CG team at least two days. He could only stare while standing there.
"Mr. Kang, how are the special effects in the post-production process?" Zhang Yan came up behind Kang Jianfei at some point.
"It's still early. If you're interested, I'll take you in to take a look." Kang Jianfei said, but what he was thinking about was when Huang Zhan and Gu Jiahui's movie theme song would be completed. They had written two songs before and failed to make it.
Kang Jianfei was satisfied.
Zhang Yan followed Kang Jianfei into the room and looked at the strange pictures on the monitor and the incomprehensible operations of the special effects staff. He exclaimed: "Foreign technology is so advanced. You can make movies using computers."
In this era, there are still very few home computers, and the main buyers of personal computers are companies and government agencies. Computers are really a manifestation of high technology in the eyes of ordinary people, let alone using computers to do post-production special effects in movies.
What Kang Jianfei is worried about is the horror offensive that will sweep the world after the rise of Hollywood special effects blockbusters a few years later. Overnight, it seems that the entire world's film market has been occupied by American blockbusters, and Hong Kong is no exception.
Hong Kong colleagues are obviously still satisfied with the current situation of dumping Hong Kong films to East Asian countries. Now as long as they use the banner of Hong Kong films and Hong Kong stars, the films will be sold no matter how bad they are. As a result, many directors are now keen on being quick shooters, from writing scripts to
After completing the post-production stage, you can make a movie to make money in less than a month.
For example, this guy Wang Jing only makes one movie for DreamWorks every year, but he makes five or six movies for other companies. The movies he shoots for DreamWorks are naturally high-quality, but the other five or six movies are undoubtedly bad movies, anyway.
As long as he can earn the director's salary, he is satisfied. Wang Jing doesn't care about reputation at all.
Nowadays, the output of Hong Kong films is rising every year, but the overall quality has begun to decline significantly. Once a certain film becomes a hit, its successful plots and routines will be analyzed and borrowed by other directors, and then countless films will be produced in batches.
Following the trend. Many directors who were originally very talented slowly became mediocre in one assembly line production after another.
Once a Hollywood special effects blockbuster comes, how can they resist it with the unprogressive attitude of most Hong Kong filmmakers?
Of course Kang Jianfei does not want to care about the life and death of other film companies, but if a large number of Hong Kong film companies close down, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Hong Kong film industry, and Kang Jianfei and DreamWorks will not be able to survive alone.
"I hope Jiahe and Wanxiang can hold on." Kang Jianfei sighed as if talking to himself.
Among the many film companies in Hong Kong, only Chow Wenhuai's Golden Harvest and Huang Baiming's Vientiane Pictures can catch Kang Jianfei's eye. Zou Wenhuai has always had a keen international vision, while Huang Baiming (including New Art City Era) insists on foreign
Both of them have made great contributions to the development of overseas markets for Hong Kong films.
As for other companies, they are nothing more than money-making machines in the Hong Kong film boom. There may be companies or directors who do it for the sake of film art, but they will not be of any help to resist Hollywood's future blockbuster offensive.
Zhang Yan heard Kang Jianfei's whisper clearly, but he didn't understand why he was worried about Jiahe and Wanxiang. Those two companies were competitors of DreamWorks.
Kang Jianfei is not a person who feels sorry for himself every day. Troubles and worries can only stay in his mind for a few minutes. In the blink of an eye, he says to Zhang Yan with a smile: "Don't you have something to do with me?"
"Oops, I forgot the script at home," Zhang Yan looked regretful, and then looked at Kang Jianfei with lustful eyes, "Mr. Kang, why don't you come and sit at my house and help me read the script?
suitable."
"Okay, I happen to be free today." Kang Jianfei agreed with a smile.
In order to avoid suspicion, the two men again divided into two groups and arrived at Zhang Yan's home one after another.
Zhang Yan took out a script, and Kang Jianfei took a brief look at it. It was an old-fashioned urban romantic comedy. He asked: "What is the salary that Yongsheng Company promised you?"
"350,000." Zhang Yan said.
Kang Jianfei shook his head: "Reject the other party, 350,000 is too little."
Why Kang Jianfei was asked to help read the script was just an excuse for Zhang Yan to seduce him. Zhang Yan had already decided to take the film. But when Kang Jianfei said this, Zhang Yan was surprised and said: "350,000 is a lot. This is a second-tier woman."
The price is relatively high among the stars.”
Kang Jianfei asked with a smile: "You don't have any released works now, why would Yongsheng ask you to be the heroine?"
Zhang Yan complimented: "Of course it's because of you, Mr. Kang. There is a saying in the industry now, 'If you become a flying girl, your salary will rise greatly.'"
"Do you think that after the release of "Tomb Raiders", your salary will only be 350,000?" Kang Jianfei asked.
"But Yongsheng is working for the Xiang family. Will there be any trouble if we refuse their invitation?" Zhang Yan still doesn't want to give up on this film. In fact, she is interested in the 350,000 yuan salary. It is certain that her salary will increase significantly in the future.
Yes, but "Tomb Raiders" will not be released until a few days before the Spring Festival. If Zhang Yan takes on this film, with the current filming speed, it will be almost completed by the Spring Festival. By the time "Tomb Raiders" is released, she will have already
Now that you have earned 350,000 yuan, why not do it?
Based on the agency contract Zhang Yan has signed with the company, after deducting tax, the 350,000 yuan salary can be divided into her hands to about 130,000 yuan, which is a huge sum of money for Zhang Yan, who is used to poverty.
Kang Jianfei looked at Zhang Yan's reluctant expression and realized it after a second thought. He smiled and said, "Just take it if you want. Although this script is old-fashioned, it shouldn't be too bad when it comes out."
Zhang Yan breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Kang Jianfei would ask her to give up the movie. Zhang Yan, who did not want to continue talking about the script, directly entered the group, glanced at Kang Jianfei a little shyly, and said: "Mr. Kang, how about you continue to teach
How can I act? I think my acting skills are still average."
Kang Jianfei smiled and asked, "Then what should I teach you?"
Zhang Yan bit his lip, looked at Kang Jianfei shyly and said, "Just continue to teach me how to act in kissing scenes. Last time in the hotel in Beijing, when someone just had some understanding, you were called away by a phone call."
Kang Jianfei said with a serious face: "It seems that you are still very motivated, so I will pass on my experience in kissing scenes to you."
"Thank you, Mr. Kang." Zhang Yan said gratefully.
Kang Jianfei coughed and corrected: "As an actor, you should be in the state at any time. Now we are playing a pair of lovers. You should call me Brother Fei."
"Well, Brother Fei!" Zhang Yan's voice was soft and gentle. A pair of jade hands had already been placed on Kang Jianfei's shoulders. His face was slightly raised, and his seductive red lips were waiting for the man to taste it.
It was winter at this time, and Kang Jianfei felt that Zhang Yan was wearing too many clothes. While holding the beauty in his arms, his other hand had already unbuttoned her coat very skillfully. He lowered his head and bit the delicate little mouth, prying
Tasting with open teeth, the taste of clove uvula is soft, sweet and delicious. (To be continued...)u