The moment he looked up, the gloom on James Diaz's face quickly disappeared.
The electric car made a slightly awkward turn and turned towards Chen Feng.
"Mr. Chen, I haven't seen you for a few months and I almost don't recognize you. When I first heard about you, you were a great musician. When I was thinking about how to invite you to compose a piece for my movie, When I played the theme song, you turned into a superhero on the Internet. When I was seriously thinking about how to trick you into joining my crew as an actor, you suddenly turned into a scientist. I even doubted Is there an alien in your body that controls humans like in "Men in Black"?"
James was joking.
Chen Feng laughed, "Barry Sonnenfeld is an amazing science fiction director."
"Yes, I admire him too. But I think I am better."
James blinked.
James, who seems to be gentle and gentle, actually has a bit of naughty American humor.
Chen Feng gave a thumbs up, "That's right."
The two chatted for a while.
Chen Feng felt a little disappointed.
It turns out that Director Zhan's main scene has been filmed today, and the actors have all left the set to go about their own business.
On the studio side, the sets that had just been filmed were being dismantled and new sets were being built.
Director James took a break from his busy schedule and came over to have a casual chat with Chen Feng.
This is his paddling time for love, so no wonder he invited Chen Feng over.
Based on the descriptions of Zhan Shen's filming that Chen Feng had seen on the Internet before, how could he be entertaining others when he had a formal job?
This is a master who is so demanding on every detail that he is almost perverted.
In the film circle, there are many legends about Director James.
His output is very small, but almost every one of his works has become a classic, full of all kinds of whimsical ideas, and is both popular and popular.
He is also very keen on using new technologies. Even when shooting documentary-type love scenes, the new technologies used can be sorted out and open a new chapter in film technology.
His other masterpiece "Asuda" is a classic masterpiece that was born eleven years ago, and its special effects level is still up to date today.
Its use of CG technology is beyond the times, creating a dream-like picture. The accuracy and beauty are the ultimate at the time, and it has not fallen behind in 2020.
"Asuda" also opened the door to 3D movies and led the rapid innovation of theater playback equipment around the world.
At the same time, he is also a stubborn "madman" who appears to be humble, but is actually extremely controlling, jealous and confident.
Of course, maybe in Director James' mind at this time, Chen Feng is probably a bit crazier than him.
Director Zhan himself is a master in the field of science fiction, and Chen Feng is even more outrageous. At a young age, he is already a master in the field of science.
If we draw an equal sign between genius and madness, there is no doubt that Chen Feng should be the most "crazy" person in the world.
The two of them walked inside and passed by a closed gate. A middle-aged woman wearing a professional suit came over with a somewhat wary expression, "Mr. Diaz, according to confidentiality requirements, we cannot let irrelevant people see us. The set... uh... Dr. Chen? Welcome, welcome! Hello, I am the production director of Solon Pictures, my name is..."
Chen Feng smiled and said a few words casually, treating it as hello.
This man's fame and influence are getting higher and higher. When he meets these door-blocking brats again, he really doesn't need anyone's support to show off.
Just show off your face, just like a walking prop, and others will immediately tremble when they recognize it.
In the rest room on the second floor of the studio, James made Chen Feng a cup of Mingqian Longjing, which he asked the Chinese actor for, and then served himself a cup of caramel latte with white smoke.
Then the two of them quickly got to the point. James opened the fingerprint-locked safe behind his back and took out a stack of curled-up curls, a printed version of the English script for "Across the Stars".
Chen Feng only glanced at him and knew that this man was really a workaholic.
He is still filming here, and he has translated the script he gave him in two or three weeks. You don't just have twenty-four hours a day, you have to have forty-eight hours!
James opened the script.
Chen Feng glanced at the various writings in red and blue pens on it, and raised his eyebrows.
He thought to himself that after taking so many notes, this godman's bad habits had not changed, and his desire for control was really strong.
Then the two began to communicate about the script.
Director Zhan has shown clear interest in directing "Starry Sky" and is even willing to raise investment himself.
Of course Chen Feng would not agree.
He gave his own conditions.
Invest by yourself, don’t rely on others.
At the same time, he will also offer Director Zhan and the team behind him the highest remuneration for directing a single film in history. Of course, there is no need to discuss the net box office profit dividends that Hollywood directors usually care about.
Chen Feng is really not a petty person.
He clearly knows what kind of terrifying box office success "Across the Stars" will achieve.
That's an astronomical figure of six billion dollars.
Net profit is between US$2 billion and US$2.5 billion.
According to the conventional dividend standards in the industry, he can pay until he is unconscious.
If he offers the price at 1% of his expectation, although it will eventually reach more than 20 million US dollars, which is very interesting, others will not recognize it now and will think it is a humiliating offer, and the negotiation will easily collapse.
It would be better to just add 20 million to the fixed expenses, and both parties would be happy.
Director Zhan expressed satisfaction with Chen Feng's offer, but this was not the focus of what he wanted to discuss.
Although he admired Chen Feng's script, he still wanted to add many of his own ideas and refused to follow the script completely.
How could Chen Feng agree?
Aren't you causing trouble?
The script has been refined over time and can stand the test of time.
The box office has reached 6 billion, so what kind of bike do you need?
Is it possible that it can still earn tens of billions if it is changed?
Even if you are bragging, you have to follow the basic rules.
James is a director with a strong desire for control, and Chen Feng is an investor and chief screenwriter who insists on having everything under control.
He didn't want to change a word or a detail.
No matter how hard Director Zhan argued against his notes, Chen Feng would not let go.
In fact, sometimes Chen Feng felt that Director Zhan's suggestion made sense, but he mentally recalled and touched the finished product he had seen.
How to say?
It seems that changing some links will give better results within a certain duration of the movie, but if the links are lengthened to the rhythm of the entire movie, it may not be good.
Some things that were considered shortcomings at the time, in the analysis of many later film critics, miraculously turned into advantages that led to the final success.
The essence of a good movie is the same as that of music. It is a true art full of variables. We cannot pursue the ultimate one-sidedly alone, but should consider the whole picture.
Moreover, a large part of James' opinions are based on considerations of current special effects technology.
He believes that with today's computer rendering capabilities, it is impossible to achieve the scene outlined by Chen Feng in the script, no matter how much the investment scale is enlarged, it is impossible.
Since it can't be done, we simply change the script and compromise the plot to the level of special effects.
Director Zhan himself is not a person who compromises easily, but he has been in the film industry for a longer time and has rich experience. He is not as "idealistic" as Chen Feng.
Chen Feng refused to let go, and many of his rejections seemed very unreasonable and impolite.
Good things are about to fall apart.
James sighed, looking very regretful, shaking his head and smiling bitterly, "Mr. Chen, it seems that we should actually get to know each other better before talking about cooperation. I understand your persistence and respect your choice, but if you always
If we refuse to give in even an inch, I'm afraid our cooperation will not be realized."
He is really sorry,
At the same time, he didn't have any disrespect towards Chen Feng.
But his many years of experience in the industry told him that if a producer made a movie with such an idea, the work would not be possible at all.
Chen Feng was not surprised by this.
As early as when he determined that the core element of making a movie is to control everything himself, he knew that it would be difficult to recruit truly talented and top-notch directors.
It looked as if the conversation was about to break down.
However, this is still within his control.
Chen Feng knew very well how to seduce the opponent.
"Mr. Diaz, don't make a decision in a hurry." Chen Feng smiled, "I know what your biggest regret is about "Asuda"."
James was surprised that Chen Feng suddenly changed the topic, but he did not deny it, "Many people know that I am not satisfied with the 3D effect. Due to limitations of technology and financial scale, I was unable to truly create an extended version of those beautiful scenes.
Off-screen effect.”
Chen Feng nodded, "At that time, you must have thought that there would be a chance to come true in ten years, right?"
"Yes. However, it has been ten years now. Our computer performance is indeed more powerful, and the performance of professional graphics rendering cards has been improved dozens of times, but it seems that it is still far from enough. I am already 66 years old, and I am really worried about whether I can
Live to see that day."
Chen Feng looked at his sudden change from excitement to boredom and loneliness, and smiled, "Sure."
"Um?"
"Because I can do this."
"ah?"
"Mr. Diaz, let me quietly reveal a secret to you. In addition to writing "Madman's Conjectures" and inventing new materials, I also do a lot of research on electronic computer hardware. However, what I am best at is actually
In artificial intelligence programming, I will develop a rendering engine core with self-taming capabilities and super autonomous learning capabilities. The picture you are pursuing will become a reality within four years at the latest. I will show you the following
What did the movie special effects engines of this era look like?"
James first felt that he had heard wrongly, "You mean, you want to promote the advancement of special effects in the entire industry?"
"Yes, just like I promote other industries, it is not difficult. Do you think I can't do it? In addition to writing the program core myself, I am also prepared to invest US$500 million within two years to establish a
My light and shadow studio. You will be able to see the preliminary engine in two months at the latest. At that time, I will try to take over part of the special effects rendering business. Of course, I can also guarantee the special effects level of "Across the Stars"
It will definitely reach more than five times this year’s level.”
"Are you kidding?"
"Do I look like someone who can joke? Or are you questioning me, Mr. Diaz?"
James: "I have read two books of "Madman's Conjectures" and also talked with some friends in the scientific community."
"oh?"
"So I know you will do what you say."
"Yes."
Looking at Zhan Shen's eyes that gradually became brighter, Chen Feng slowly smiled.
