Zhang Ran was stunned. Brother Chen Kai was very noble in his bones. How could he learn from me, his junior? Suddenly, he thought of something: "Are you here for the special effects of "The Unreal"?"

Han Shanping laughed and said, "You guy is a monkey, you guessed it right! Didn't you open a special effects studio? You have experience in cooperating with Hollywood. "The Promise" is a magic blockbuster of our China Film Investment, with a large number of special effects shots. We can't afford Hollywood special effects companies. You just have this ability in China!"

Brother Chen Kai added: "I have watched Xiantao Digital in Xiangjiang, and I have also watched it at your Tiangong Chongcai. To be honest, your skills are much better than Xiantao Digital. I have seen some of the shots you made, which are of Hollywood blockbusters. I hope to cooperate with you!"

In my memory, "The Promise" is a famous bad movie. The main problems are in three aspects: the story is bad; the actors' performances are problematic; the special effects are very bad. Chen Kaige later said in an interview that his only dissatisfaction with the movie was the special effects. He thought he was confused. When it was about to be released, the special effects were very bad, so he could only rush to release it.

However, Xiantao Digital, who is responsible for the special effects, is another statement. They believe that director Chen Kaige does not understand the process of special effects from the early to the late stage. More importantly, he does not have a clear concept of the picture shape. The special effects are almost done by the special effects personnel themselves, making one for Chen Kaige to review one. Those who fail to pass must think about it themselves, but Chen Kaige cannot tell the special effects personnel what effect they want, and in the end it can only be this effect.

Regarding the statements between the two parties, Zhang Ran thinks Xiantao's statement is more reliable. Many domestic directors have a wrong understanding of special effects and think that special effects are later. After I finished filming the movie, you add effects to me as I said. This concept is undoubtedly very wrong!

Of course, Zhang Ran has always believed that special effects cannot be made, and the commercial prospects of Chinese films are dim. No matter how many high-scoring movies are made, no matter how many international awards they get, at most, there is another France. Who can compare to French art movies? But France is also beaten up by Hollywood in the local area, and masters have to rely on government subsidies to survive. Therefore, Zhang Ran thinks it is a good thing for a great director like Chen Kaige to use special effects.

However, Chen Kaige was too conceited and he couldn't listen to other people's opinions. In order to avoid his company making the signature special effects of the original "Wuji", Zhang Ran felt that it was better to say ugly things in front: "Director Chen can watch Tiangong Quancai, but it is very important to make special effects in the early stage. At the beginning, the special effects team needed to create previz based on the director's storyboard, which was to create a 3D animation based on the storyboard and make the whole scene, based on the editing of the previous story version. We took this for 3 months before filming, and the effect we shot now is almost the same as the 3D animation.

Making a 3D storyboard is just the first step, and then the special effects team will do something called tehviz. What is this thing? It is also an animation, but this animation will describe in detail the specific content of each special effects lens. Where is our camera and how you need to move it. How high is needed, from how high to how high, everything will be described very clearly, so that everyone can know how to shoot this special effects lens at a glance. When shooting, a special effects lens is shot. The director thinks that the lens is not good, and the special effects team needs to review the lens. If they think the lens is fine, then they can pass it! The most important thing in doing special effects is preparatory preparation. If the preliminary preparation is not done well, it will be handed over to the special effects team after the shooting is finished. Even if the Industrial Light Magic is invited, it will be useless!"

After saying that, Zhang Ran asked the special effects group members to show Chen Kaige and Han Shanping some of the 3D storyboards of "Time and Space Warriors" to tehviz through the display screen. Then he introduced them to the special effects shooting related matters.

Just as they were having a good chat, the deputy director came over to inform Zhang Ran that the filming preparations had been completed and the filming could be officially started. Zhang Ran spoke to Brother Chen Kai and the others, and then started to issue orders, while Brother Chen Kai looked at Zhang Ran with interest in directing the audience.

Reeves' performance had a little problem. Zhang Ran called to stop and said that he had said something. The shooting started over. This time Reeves' performance was perfect.

Zhang Ran watched the playback twice and asked about the situation of the other groups. None of them were wrong. He nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Brother Chen Kai and asked, "Director Chen, what do you think?"

Brother Chen Kai shook his head and smiled, "I have a good shot. I have no objection. Directors should not care too much about other people's opinions. You should stick to your own artistic point of view and just follow your own ideas."

Zhang Ran was just polite, smiled and nodded, and then announced loudly: "This shot has passed, and the next shot is ready!"

Time flies. At five o'clock in the afternoon, today's shooting task was completed and Zhang Ran announced his completion. In the evening, Zhang Ran held a special banquet to entertain Chen Kaige and Han Shanping, and Zhang Jingchu also went there together.

During the banquet, the guests and hosts had a great conversation. Brother Chen Kai looked at Zhang Jingchu and smiled and said, "Jingchu, the heroine Qingcheng in our play is quite suitable for you. Are you interested in trying it?"

Chen Kaige is a top domestic director and the only mainland director who has won the Palme d'Or and Golden Globe Awards. Being able to participate in his movies is a dream for domestic actors, not to mention that he is the heroine, Zhang Jingchu is a little moved.

But she was about to speak, Zhang Ran smiled and shook her head: "Director Chen, I'm sorry, I have a drama next year. Jingchu is the heroine who is scheduled, and I really can't take on your drama!"

Do you want to see me take off my clothes? Zhang Ran still remembers the classic lines of the heroine Qingcheng in "The Promise". He thinks this kind of role is better for Cecilia Cheung. Cecilia Cheung has a good figure and everyone likes to watch it. My Jingchu is a washboard, so she will keep it for herself to appreciate it, so she won’t show off her ugly appearance!

When Zhang Jingchu heard Zhang Ran say this, the corners of her mouth curled upwards. She must have chosen Zhang Ran’s play from Brother Chen and Zhang Ran’s play. This is called “close and alienation”: “Thank you Director Chen, it’s really a pity!”

Brother Chen Kai didn't care. Zhang Jingchu is very popular now, but she still can't compete with Cecilia Cheung. Cecilia Cheung is the first choice for the heroine in his heart. Since Zhang Jingchu has no schedule, forget it.

On the afternoon of August 27, "Time and Space Warrior" was filmed for the last shot.

The rocker raised his arm high and gave a large panoramic view from mid-air. Reeves glanced at Zhou Xun, turned around and walked forward, and a lonely back was frozen in the screen of the monitor.

"Stop!" Zhang Ran shouted, and then replayed the camera. There was no problem with the actor's performance. Then he asked about the situation of the other groups, but there was no problem. The whole camera was very perfect.

Zhang Ran immediately stood up and announced loudly: "This shot has passed! I announce that "Time and Space Warrior" has been successfully completed!" After that, he began to applaud.

"Oh!" A warm cheer broke out throughout the scene, and then everyone began to applaud, and then the members of each group hugged each other.

On one hand, there is China and on the other hand, Hollywood. After such a separation, it is very likely that there will be no chance of cooperation in this life. Regardless of whether there is a relationship or not, after all, I have lived together for more than a few months, and I feel a little reluctant.

"Li, you are a good guy, you will definitely have a bright future!"

"Tom, you are great! When you have time to come to Peking in the future, there are many places to play in Peking!"

"It's very pleasant to work with you. I hope there will be a chance to cooperate in the future!"

Zhang Ran was also hugging the members of the director team, and his heart was mixed with emotions. "Space and Space Warrior" has a very special meaning for Zhang Ran. This is his first major production, and various new technologies are used in the movie, which will become a valuable experience in his film career.

During the filming process, Zhang Ran encountered many difficulties and risks, but finally survived. This time he accumulated a lot of experience in watching, and if he had to shoot a big production, it would definitely be much easier.

No matter what, now the movie has been successfully completed, we must celebrate it carefully. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!