"Dudu... Hey, brother... Big big! Big move! Save!! Save, save, save!"
"..."
Listening to Yang Mi's frantic calls on the phone, Xu Xin's head was full of black lines:
"Keep your voice down, the child is sleeping!"
"It's at my dad's house. What do you want? 8Gou and I are demolishing a black shop."
"...It's okay, you play, I'll tell you, I'm going back to the hotel to sleep."
"Ang! Let me go to sleep. If you die, I will buy live TP! Fight!!!" It seems that this game is quite intense.
Xu Xin hung up the phone helplessly.
Frankly speaking, he felt that his wife had the international skills of a master of time management.
When she should be busy, she should concentrate on her work. When it is time to play, even if the King of Heaven comes, I will wait for her to finish the game.
The most important thing is that she is the kind of player who can get into anything.
Play "Sword of Immortal" and get various strategies for each week and two weeks.
When playing DOTA, if you decide which hero to practice, you will keep playing.
He himself can't do it.
Play a stand-alone game, turn on a modifier and experience the plot, it's over.
There is no such thing as the second week.
In addition to being addicted to playing DOTA in the early stage, at this stage, it is all about relying on a few heroes to rest on one's laurels.
The new hero's abilities aren't even clear.
From this aspect, the two are really two extremes. Before going to bed, he checked the news on his mobile phone again, intending to see how the box office of "Avatar" was doing.
But as soon as I opened the entertainment section, I saw a piece of news: ""The theater chain appeals: Please queue rationally and don't fight."
??
I clicked on it and took a look, and found that it was a copy of the current affairs news from Yanjing TV.
Since "Avatar" was released on the 6th, it has been difficult to get tickets in many places, and conflicts caused by queues have even occurred every day.
This news has specially selected a few examples, hoping that everyone can return to rationality.
"Avatar" has 3 months of release time, so there is no need to compete, and all fans who like to watch it can see it. Don't be in a hurry, everyone...
The manuscript gave many examples. For example, the winter vacation has begun one after another, and a mother made an appointment to watch a movie with her child. In order to buy tickets, I had to queue up at the entrance of the cinema early in the morning to buy tickets...
Here is an example.
There is also a response from someone from Wanda Cinema Line.
The main content of the response is about the "IMAX screen".
They are taking the time to update their equipment to ensure that more movie fans can experience the ultimate picture experience of 3D-IMAX.
We also responded to the question of whether IMAX ticket prices are too high.
The ticket price for "Avatar" 3D-IMAX is 120 yuan per ticket.
This price... let alone netizens. Even Xu Xin was a little surprised when he saw the price.
120 yuan a ticket.
The general price is only 30 yuan or 35 yuan.
For example, the chairs in Wanda’s private rooms are super comfortable and only cost 45 yuan.
Money for a ticket.
IMAX can actually sell for 120. ． ． ． Um?
etc.
Xu Xin looked at the poster's explanation.
His IMAX ticket is not a regular seat, but an "extra seat" in the corridor!
Normal seat prices in theaters are generally 150 to 180???
Although it is said that rare things are more expensive, is the price too outrageous?
3D technology. ． ．
This thing actually existed as early as the early days of movies. If we really talk about the history of technology, its emergence is a three-dimensional glasses technology invented by the British in 1839. It was also very early when he was used to make movies. Xu Xin remembered it very clearly when he was studying history class.
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In 1922, "The Power of Love" was the world's first 3D movie.
However, the source of the film has been lost, and I don’t know what it was about.
But in 1952, there was a movie in the United States called "African Adventure", which was also shot using 3D technology.
It is said to be: The lion is at your legs, the beauty is in your arms. This marketing slogan originally attracted many people to go to the cinema
Watch inside.
However, although the technology appeared early, it is also due to technical reasons that this kind of movie can easily cause eye fatigue and discomfort to the viewer.
Over time it declined.
"Avatar" restarted 3D production technology this time, and the shooting scenes achieved through technical means have gained a lot of success.
The director's instinct told Xu Xin... the next era is likely to enter the "3D" era.
This should also be the reason why "Avatar" is so popular.
The immersive visuals, the famous director of "Titanic", and the bandwagon effect... have made this movie a phenomenon now.
Now he can't wait to go back to Yanjing and watch it.
My intuition tells me that I should be able to get a lot of inspiration from this movie.
After reading the news about "Avatar" for a while, with a lot of speculation, the room fell into darkness.
On the afternoon of the 9th, at 4 o'clock.
In front of the office building of Shanghai Film Group
Xue Haifeng's eyes were full of regret after sending Xu Xin out:
"Director Xu came in a bit of a hurry this time. The dinner table for the evening has been laid out."
"Haha, there is nothing we can do about it. Director Zhang is still waiting for me, and the World Expo is also very important."
Hearing Xu Xin's words, Xue Haifeng nodded: "That's true, it must be business that is important."
"Isn't it business to meet Mr. Xue... This meal is mine. Let's have a good meal later. Mr. Xue can't always invite me, he has to let me fulfill my duty as a landlord. "
Xu Xin exchanged pleasantries with him and finally said:
"Then when I go back this time, I will mention it to the factory. This cooperation cannot be achieved without the strong support of our factory. Our cooperation will definitely be closer in the future. One family cannot talk about two things. As the saying goes, if Mr. Xue needs my help for anything, I will definitely do it."
"Similarly, if Director Xu needs us, we will definitely give our full support. As friends, we help each other keep moving forward."
"Haha~" "Hahaha~"
After chatting for about half a cigarette, Xu Xin said goodbye to him and drove away from Shanghai Film Group.
After leaving the gate, he dialed Qi Lei's phone number.
"Hey, Brother Qi, I've reached an agreement with Shanghai Film Studio."
"What conditions?"
"They will add another 30 million. Then our factory, Yindu, and I will take care of the remaining money. Then we can start contacting Wang Jiawei."
"...the negotiation went so smoothly?"
There was some surprise in Qi Lei's voice:
"I thought they would hang on to the money and not let go."
"That's not the case."
Recalling what happened in the conference room with people from Shanghai Film Studio in the afternoon...
In fact, the people at Shanghai Film Studio are very straightforward.
This drama must have lost money.
They don't need to lose money to make a profit, but since Director Xu is very optimistic about this story, we must trust Director Xu.
Give Xu Xin enough face.
However, some words inevitably came out.
They hope to deepen their relationship with their wives.
do.
The multifaceted kind.
Obviously, Xu Xin's 500 million box office and the return on investment ratio at a total cost of 50 million made them put the bet on themselves.
Maybe in the future, all movies with Xu Xin and Yang Mi will have their shadows in them.
But this was something Xu Xin had expected.
Regardless of whether he is filming a movie or a movie starring Yang Mi, the factory will definitely have to get involved.
There will also be some in Yindu.
As for Yindu's share, it comes from the factory.
Shanghai Film Studio took the share from Shuangwei and Niefeng.
Multiple investments, multiple benefits.
To put it bluntly, it’s still a win-win situation.
In Xu Xin's opinion, this result is the most satisfactory.
After saying this, Qi Lei responded:
"Okay, I'll see Mr. Tian later and talk about this."
"Well, Mr. Wada will talk about it and then... we will see when it is more appropriate to release this news."
"Let's wait and negotiate with Wang Jiawei. As for the producers, how did you talk to them?"
"They are no longer pursuing this issue. After all, we have to take into account the face of our factory and Yindu."
"Looking at it this way, Wang Jiawei's degree of freedom is quite high."
"But we can't let him do whatever he wants..."
"Well... then, I will discuss this matter with Mr. Tian now, and then people from Yindu will contact Wang Jiawei in the next few days. At that time, including our people, we will definitely get together to discuss this matter again. Let’s take a moment. Investment, filming progress guarantee, producer team, etc. Once everything is settled, let the news out. How about that?”
"Okay. Then let's put Yanjing where we can discuss things then? I'll arrange the place."
"Okay. Then I'll do it right away?"
"Well, thank you for your hard work, Brother Qi."
"Haha, where did this go...Okay, I'll go right away."
"Um."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Xin started to think about the next steps while driving to Tomson Yipin.
The place to meet then... let's put it at Chang'an Club.
Xue Haifeng made several insinuations about headwinds at the meeting today.
He really needs to show off his skills
Then there is how to spread the news in a reasonable way.
Let people in the circle know that Wang Jiawei and Shanghai Film Studio had originally broken down.
But...because of Yang Mi's presence, Shanghai Film Studio, Yindu Film Studio, and West Film Studio all gave Yang Mi the face to sit down and talk again...
There's a lot that can be done about this.
If it is handled well, on the one hand, it can enhance Yang Mi's appeal in the hearts of movie fans.
On the other hand, it can also let people in the circle see how "terrible" her current energy is.
Then there is how to ensure the quality of the film.
In fact, money is not what Xu Xin cares about most...
Along the way, he was thinking about what to do next. When he arrived at Tomson Yipin, he parked the car, dragged his suitcase and took a taxi to the airport.
Then before getting on the plane, he suddenly remembered something and sent a message to Li Hao:
"Please arrange an Audi for me here in Shanghai. An A6 will do, keep a low profile."
Li Hao replied quickly:
"no problem."
Xu Xin didn't reply and turned off his phone directly. ....·.
10 o'clock in the evening.
"Quick, quick, let's go! Hurry...Dad, we're leaving!"
Yang Mi walked out of her parents' bedroom like a thief, took off the down jacket on the hanger and quickly put it on.
Long down jackets, wide pants, woolen hats, and the most important masks are all ready.
She and Xu Xin quietly left the house.
After leaving the house and getting into the car, Xu Xin glanced at the time and opened the accelerator quite hard.
"Slow down, don't be in a hurry! It just snowed yesterday and the road is slippery. Our safety comes first."
Yang Mi, the co-pilot, said quickly.
Xu Xin nodded:
"Well. Didn't Brother Cheng change the snow tires?"
"Changed."
Yang Mi turned up the air conditioner and grabbed Xu Xin's hand on the gear lever with both hands:
"so cold!
"The water is warm when it comes up."
"Well...it's been a long time since we went to the cinema. Hehe, I suddenly remembered that we just fell in love. What was the first movie we watched?
"The Da Vinci Code, by Tom Hanks.
"Yes, yes, I just came back from "Golden Armor" and I think I went to watch it at this time."
Holding her husband's hand, she looked at the neon lights on the road and said with some emotion:
"Time flies so fast... It seems like yesterday that I kissed you for the first time, but now I even have a child..."
Xu Xin's mouth twitched. Said speechlessly:
"Didn't we agree? We'll never talk about those years again."
"What are you mentioning? I didn't mention that you turned off the wrong bathroom light. I didn't mention that you stuck out your tongue first... eh, eh... wrong, wrong... .Brother, it hurts! Please squeeze it gently!"
Listening to her begging for mercy, which sounded like she was admitting defeat, my scalp went numb.
Only then did Xu Xin let her go.
At the same time, he rubbed his somewhat hot face. Those days are really hard to look back on.
Now that I think about it...it's really shameful.
At this time, a cold finger touched his cheek:
"Don't be shy, little brother~ Who hasn't read about dark history yet? If you don't want to talk about this, let's talk about the time you held me and nibbled on me for 4 hours... Hey, what are you talking about? Why were the two of us so addicted in the first place..."
"I found... you are really perverted. Bah! Mi Tai! "
"Hehehe~"
After getting rid of the "burden" of the child, the couple returned to the days when they were young without children. The tenderness and sweetness in the hearts of the couple at this moment began to ripple in the spacious compartment of the Volvo.
He rushed all the way towards Chaoyang Wanda.
Chaoyang Wanda has an IMAX screen.
The tickets were reserved in advance by Big Lao Wang for today’s last midnight show.
When the couple arrived, Wanda had already closed its doors, leaving only the elevator leading directly to the theater open.
Logically speaking, there must not be many people at the 11:05 movie.
However, it turns out... they both thought too much.
The whole theater was crowded.
It looks like Chinese New Year.
".....so many people."
Wearing a mask, Yang Mi, who was deliberately very simple today, crossed Xu Xin's arm and blinked in wonder:
"Aren't these people going to sleep?"
"I don't know...I'm going to get the tickets."
"Want to eat Haagen-Dazs?"
"Eat. Vanilla flavored."
"Fanta? Still eye-catching."
"Watch out."
Yang Mi, who has become very familiar with Xu Xin's habits in the past few years, nodded.
The two quickly separated.
Soon, the couple, holding two tickets, a large bucket of popcorn, and two drinks, received 3D glasses, followed the team into the IMAX hall, and sat in their own back row seats.
Wanda's popcorn is quite delicious. Especially popcorn dipped in Haagen-Dazs.
Twice the sweetness.
Soon, the movie’s LOGO appeared.
The lights are dim.
"Avatar" begins.
The couple made a unified move.
It was when the lush aerial jungle at the beginning of the movie appeared that the two of them held their glasses at the same time and began to see the difference between wearing glasses and seeing with the naked eye.
Come.
"Wow...the texture is great!"
"...Well, stop talking to me."
Hearing her husband's words, Yang Mi nodded: "Okay."
Then he naturally took the popcorn in his arms. This vat is all hers.
The reason why my husband didn't allow me to talk to him was actually because he wanted to look at the shooting ideas and some things related to digital shooting technology from a director's perspective.
well.
Or it could be said that the job of directing is not done by humans.
While others are enjoying the movie, the director has to work hard and regard watching movies as a learning course.
Tsk tsk.
She felt a little emotional.
Then.....
"Ah woo~"
A large handful of popcorn was stuffed into his mouth. Fragrant and sweet.
"Hululu..."
Yeah, I drank the Coke a little fast.
Is this the bottom?
Seeing this, she thought about it...
"Brother...are you still drinking that?"
"..."
No response?
Then I'll take it as your default.
He quietly changed the positions of Coca-Cola and Xingzuo, and enjoyed a sip of rice popsicles and a sip of the drink.
And looking at the male protagonist being thrown out of the bar... Tsk.
So ugly.
Not handsome at all.
And in a wheelchair...
But in Xu Xin's eyes, after seeing these light and shadow effects, he saw the kind of culture that Cameron wanted to express.
Cyberpunk is a cultural phenomenon that was extended from the 1984 book "Neuromancer".
Moreover, these light and shadow paintings are a bit like "Ghost in the Shell".
Cybernetics?
Crossing his legs and half-squinting his eyes, he memorized the light and shadow effects of the scenes bit by bit, reviewing and commenting on the shooting style of the director who shouted "I am the king of the world". , began to analyze silently.
As for the plot...he can only say that he will watch it in full.
As a director, when encountering science fiction themes, the first thing he looks at is how others construct the world view and express the spiritual core...or in other words, how to impart the meaning conveyed in certain literary works to movies, as well as those production techniques.
The plot was not his first concern. The entire movie is 162 minutes.
2 hours and 42 minutes. ． ． ． ． Very long.
And taking into account the 3-month screening cycle. ． ． ． ．
He was really looking forward to what heights this film would reach in the end.
that's all.
More than 2 hours flew by.
Xu Xin's brows were already furrowed from the moment when the protagonist Jack first entered the Na'vi territory with the ultimate light and shadow effects.
Yang Mi also frowned.
Eyes...a bit dry.
Not very comfortable.
Obviously, this kind of visual effect will make people feel a little tired after a long time.
I should have known I would have brought eye drops with me.
And throughout the cinema, the exclamations from time to time never stopped.
After watching the entire movie, when the lights came on at the end, Yang Mi took off her glasses immediately. Under the double-image and blurry list of actors, she turned to Xu Xin and asked:
"how do you feel?"
Xu Xin, who had been silent for more than two hours, hesitated for about five or six seconds after hearing this, and said:
"sharp.
With that said, he also took off his glasses.
"I have to read the specific content of the story again tomorrow. How do you feel?"
"It's quite enjoyable. It looks good! But my glasses are a bit sore.
Shall we go? "
"Wait a minute, let me look at the credits. …
Volvone.
"Why do I feel like you are not in a good mood?"
"Do you feel it?"
"Yeah. Do you think the technical gap is too big or something?"
Yang Mi was a little confused.
"Um."
Xu Xin nodded:
"You pull up your clothes and I'll smoke a cigarette."
After lowering the window and lighting a cigarette, Xu Xin thought for a while and said:
"I actually didn't watch much of the specific story. I mainly focused on the special effects... There is quite a gap between this movie and the "Transformers" and "Star Wars" we watched before.
big. "
"Do you think we are too backward?"
"That's not true. You can catch up if you fall behind... Do you know why I had to watch the credits just now?
"Why?"
"I was just estimating how many people there were in his team. Because of his movie, I watched interviews during the promotion. James Cameron himself said that the live-action shooting of his movie only accounted for 1% of the entire movie. 25 to 30. The rest is all 3D technology. Even the facial capture technology he used, many of which I have never heard of..."
"Normally, that's Hollywood. They will definitely use all new and iterative technologies in film shooting first..."
Yang Mi still thought her husband was fascinated by Hollywood's technology.
But it's not actually...
"I'm not talking about technology, I'm looking at the behind-the-scenes team. And based on the staff list just now... I made a conservative estimate. This movie is not considered a computer special effects production, just the staff who were on the set during the filming. , should be between 400 and 500 people... If post-production is included, the number of participants in the entire film team is likely to exceed 1,000... or even 1,500 people... .”
"You manage tens of thousands of people in the Olympics. Why do you compete with this?"
"That's different." Xu Xin shook his head...
In fact, he had many things to consider.
These people can also reflect many things.
For example, the amount of investment is huge.
For example, the director’s control on the set.
The preliminary design team for the models of Pandora’s numerous flora and fauna.
The improvement of worldview.
Conform to the Tao.
Etc., etc.
A series of things weighed heavily on Xu Xin's heart.
To put it bluntly... he didn't quite understand the old man's generation of directors' yearning for foreign films... or to put it bluntly, their yearning for Hollywood.
For him, movies are movies.
What effect you want to achieve, you just need to find the right team.
If you can’t do it at home, just go find someone from abroad.
Just give you money.
I pay and you design what I want.
But now...after seeing this movie, he finally became fascinated. It turns out that it was not Hollywood that attracted the director.
It turns out that the only thing that attracts directors is Hollywood.
"This movie... is not so much a movie, I would rather summarize it as one of the pinnacle masterpieces of the film industry chain factory. Do you know what I mean? The director... is amazing. But with these behind-the-scenes Compared with other movies, the director is not that great.
"...Where are you here with the matryoshka doll?"
"So you don't understand."
Xu Xin shook his head:
"For me, the most attractive part of it is the picture, not the story. Its picture allows me to see... digital technology, a technological innovation with unlimited possibilities. James Cameron Long himself started this era....
.That’s not right either. It can’t be said that he turned it on.
But there must be his place on the highest throne. And that's why I'm in a bad mood... let's put it this way. You think driving a Xiali is already great in your village, but when you get to a big city, you realize that there is another kind of car in the world called a Daben...
It doesn’t mean that the movie must be like his, with stunning images, large investment, and excellent special effects. The shining point that can be called the seventh art of film is that even if it is just the exploration of human nature,
On the one hand, it is enough for a director to study for a lifetime.
But...as a director, when I see his films, the gap I feel is really too big. The professionalism of Hollywood...is way beyond imagination, you know what I mean?
They are so professional. It is the kind of profession driven by capital and wrapped up in monetary interests.
In this profession, any director can fully demonstrate his or her talents, and the subject matter of the script, the direction of the story, the tone, and even inner thoughts can be brought into full play. The cultural diversity of it is so scary, and the platforms that allow it to be hosted are so solid. …
But that doesn’t mean we are useless. But...in terms of artistic concepts, the constraints on the director are indeed extremely small. The idea of James Cameron's story is actually very general, you can even say that it is a bit cliché... Of course, you have to admit that he has indeed frequently produced hit movies before, and he has the confidence to win the trust of investors. But this is a chicken-and-egg paradox. Let’s not mention it. Let’s just talk about the industrial power behind this movie..."
Xu Xin's words were particularly broken.
Especially verbose. Even a little messy.
But Yang Mi was listening.
Moreover, she felt like Ming Jing, her husband was a little hurt.
Excited.
It’s not that I admire Western culture and yearn for Hollywood.
But he... must have seen some things that may never be possible in China, and then he has a kind of unwillingness to admit defeat, but he is also willing to admit that others have done a great job.
He was conflicted at the moment. Even to be honest....a little sour. But she can understand. That's Hollywood. The center of film culture.
To put it bluntly, she seems to be somewhat popular in China now...
But I really want to break into Hollywood...
There is no difference between her and a bit player.
The class cruelty of film actors is no less than that of directors. If you are famous in Hollywood, you are a world-famous actor.
But no matter how famous you are in China, you will only be a little bean sprout in Hollywood.
The same is true for the development of China's film industry.
Because I yearn for it, I chase it.
But while chasing, I felt a little desperate.
This despair is not just about cultural diversity and the strength of the sense of restraint.
It is still an insurmountable gap.
Even she, as an actor, can feel it, and her husband, as a director, naturally feels it more clearly.
but.
"We are also working hard, aren't we?"
After hearing her words, Xu Xin, who was chattering away, nodded immediately:
"Of course I'm working hard. Didn't I say that before? Movies are not just about technology, their artistry is the core of fascination. But..."
"Don't be but. We are just trying to catch up. It's useless for you to think so much now. Some things are not a matter of one or two people. It is the joint efforts of the entire industry... Isn't this what Hollywood is like? He has never been supported by one director, two directors or three or four movies. You are too hasty..."
Xu Xin was stunned. In an instant, reason returned.
He was stunned...and suddenly became happy.
He flicked the cigarette butt out and raised the window.
"That's right. You have to eat one bite at a time... Only by working together can we surpass. Don't be in a hurry..."
He tightened his grip on the steering wheel and looked at the Shijia Hutong just ahead of him and said.
His eyes were bright and firm.
