"Mr. Meng, if the ultimate goal of the game is for the players to escape from the facility, and the secondary goal is to find out the cause of the containment failure, then I suggest that the two goals be directly combined."
"This makes it easy to design a main plot that runs through the entire game. The ending remains the same, that is, the player escapes from the facility. It's just that during the escape process, they have to do what the secondary goals should do and understand why the facility is out of control. And let the contained objects appear one by one."
"The advantage of this is that it integrates the goals. The key point is to design reasonable tasks that allow players to take action, and intersperse them with optional branch lines."
"I need some time to design the task process for each stage, and I also need to communicate with Brother Xu about the performance of the plot. Please give me some time..."
...
In the office, Meng Shu kept smoking the cigarette in his hand as he recalled his communication with Chen An and Xu Hong.
Sure enough, Chen An, the mission designer, was not in vain.
At that time, I just explained to him the gameplay and goals of the game, and then directly suggested that the goals be merged into one main line.
Afterwards, he also said that he would sort out a plot story as soon as possible, which made Meng Shu very satisfied.
Although the game "Containment Failure" is essentially what Chen An said, in the process of escaping the facility, you gradually understand the cause of the failure.
But because it is too free, players can act arbitrarily, resulting in missing many contained objects.
If Chen An could really design a main line that connects all the contained objects, and then make some interesting branch lines, that would really be a great thing.
Now, the development of the VR version of "Dark Forest" has been suspended, and the work on "Containment Breach" has been arranged.
Then the next plan can begin.
Looking at the PPT of contained objects on the computer in front of him, Meng Shu picked up the phone and contacted Infinite Entertainment...
After the other party was connected, the first words he spoke made the other party stunned.
"I want to make a short film to serve as a pioneer for the next game..."
...
Three days later, on the outskirts of Shenzhen City, a three-story building was in danger of being demolished.
Meng Shu took out his cigarette and handed it to the members of Demon Shadow Studio in front of him one by one.
Then he turned around and looked at the three-story abandoned house in front of him, puffing away his breath.
Demon Shadow Studio is a production company recommended by Infinite Entertainment.
It is said that he is famous for shooting advertisements in the industry, and he also specializes in shooting promotional videos for various industries.
The business is extensive and the customers are many.
Somehow, it has been developing in the film and television advertising industry for more than 20 years since its establishment.
I have never thought about entering the real film and television industry.
Maybe the water is too deep.
Meng Shu thought this in his heart, and the cigarette in his hand was halfway through.
At this time, a middle-aged man with a towel on his head came forward with a frown in hand and a script in hand.
"Mr. Meng, we have read the script you provided. Are you sure you don't need to modify it? We are a professional team. We have shot game promotional videos, many advertisements, and have also undertaken the production of movie trailers, but... ."
The man in front of him hesitated for a moment, looked at the script in his hand, then looked at Boss Meng who was too young in front of him, and immediately expressed his doubts.
"...I have been in the industry for more than 20 years, and I have never heard of the term 'mock documentary'. According to your explanation, isn't it something that can be shot with just a mobile phone or a DV? Isn’t this the case with those who engage in outdoor live broadcasts on the Internet nowadays?”
After hearing this, Meng Shu took a puff of cigarette and raised his mouth and chuckled.
Under the scorching sun, he looked at the abandoned building in front of him and spoke calmly.
"Indeed, Director Lin, you are right. Mock documentaries, aren't they just like some of the outdoor live broadcasts nowadays?"
"However, they are not as professional as you. And they have no professional technical support. The live broadcast is just to make money and have fun. Everything captured by the camera is basically what you see is what you believe, or what you want to show the audience. But you are different , if you were to shoot it, and add some special effects to the things in the camera, it would be hard to say whether they are real or fake."
Meng Shu took another drag on his cigarette, blew out the smoke ring, and smiled.
"Director Lin, I know the level of you and your team, and I also know that your works and cases are outstanding. I will not question your professionalism, but I think that if there is anything that can reflect a sense of 'realism', it would be It has to be a mockumentary.”
"I don't understand movies, and I can't make movies. But I hope I can shoot according to my ideas. For your level, isn't this shooting method simpler and more convenient?"
The middle-aged man, Director Lin, hesitated and sighed.
"Mr. Meng, to be honest with you, I have never heard of such a personal entertainment shooting method being treated in the form of a movie. From the beginning, I thought your 'mock documentary' was more of a short film than a short film. It’s said to be a live screen recording.”
"Because according to your request, only four people's faces need to be shown in the entire short film. Most of the rest of the time is... holding the camera down the stairs, and then interspersing dialogue to advance the story. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that this ...It’s kind of boring.”
"There's nothing wrong with going down the stairs, but I would suggest using a conventional movie shooting technique to show more of the facial expressions of people exploring the stairs."
With that said, Director Lin picked up the script in his hand and looked at it, feeling a little pity.
As an industry veteran, he must respect his profession and explain it clearly to Mr. Meng.
In case the finished product is not as good as he expected, the final payment will not be made.
And he has encountered too many such customers.
So he learned a lesson and would hate the client to explain the key points and problems before shooting. After confirmation, it will be turned on.
But now this young boss, who looked to be only 23 or 24 years old, came up and told him a 'mock documentary', which completely fooled him.
I have been in the industry for more than 30 years and started my business for more than 20 years, but I have never heard of such a thing as a mockumentary.
He thought it was some Internet term, fearing that Mr. Meng would be deceived. So I took the trouble to explain it to him in detail, just hoping that the work would go smoothly without any worries.
After hearing Director Lin's suggestion, Meng Shu nodded slightly and chuckled.
"I found the right person, Director Lin. You are really talented. If I want to make other short films, your opinions will really help me a lot."
"However, I have my own ideas for this short film. I also thought about it for a long time before deciding to adopt the form of a 'mock documentary'. Indeed, in the current film and television industry, documentaries abound, but mock documentaries are unheard of."
"My short film highlights the word 'real'. If the conventional third-person shooting method is used, it can indeed show more of the actors' facial expressions and details. But this also means that the audience is put out of the situation, allowing them to ' Look at this short film from the perspective of the onlookers. It becomes ordinary and does not match the 'reality' I want."
"But mockumentary is different. Its unique first-person shooting perspective can directly immerse the audience in the scene. The shaking of the camera and the limited perspective can also give them the feeling that they are in the film. This kind of shooting method makes the audience across the screen and the protagonist in the short film become one person, which adds a lot of sense of presence and directly sublimates the entire short film."
"Moreover, you can also see the protagonist's expression in the pseudo-documentary. The camera is held in the hand, not on the head. The actor can shoot himself at any time, show his face, etc. This can also give players a sense of communion. a feeling of."
"So, the conventional third-person shooting method is just like the opera singer on stage, with the audience sitting below and separated by distance. You want to say substitution? Maybe, but not much."
"The first-person shooting method of the mockumentary means that the audience in the audience also comes to the stage to perform, like a joint performance, giving them a sense of participation and presence."
"So this is the effect I want, Director Lin."
After hearing what Boss Meng said, Director Lin opened his mouth but stopped talking.
He seemed to want to retort, but didn't know what to say.
Because the current film and television industry is indeed what he said.
The conventional shooting technique is third person. When the audience watches a movie, it is as if they are sitting in the audience and watching an opera performance, with a distance and a low sense of immersion.
The first-person pseudo-documentary shooting method mentioned by the young boss in front of me does have the potential to break the current industry structure...
etc!
A flash of lightning flashed across Director Lin's mind.
First person shooting technique...
Mockumentary...
A new type not found in the industry...
At this moment, Director Lin discovered an unprecedented new path.
At this time, Meng Shu blew out a smoke ring and said something meaningful with a smile.
"Most of the documentary stuff is real and exists. But the pseudo-documentary stuff is about filming false stories in the name of truth..."
correct!
This is it!
The contrast between real and fake!
Most of the things in documentaries are true. Even in the current documentary on the Age of Dinosaurs, how many people dare to deny what is in it?
Except for those celebrity autobiographical documentaries that are watery, most geographical documentaries are relatively real!
And the pseudo-documentary Mr. Meng talked about! It is to shoot false stories in the true name of documentary.
It gives people a feeling of great contrast!
Just ask a person. He knows that what he is watching is a movie, but because the shooting method is too similar to a live broadcast, it will give people a sense of half-truth and half-falseness.
What a genius!
Director Lin looked at Boss Meng with a burning look in his eyes.
This young entrepreneur...
Really capable!
It actually gave me a new shooting technique that could change the landscape of film and television!
The most important thing is that he doesn't do it himself! ?
Just shoot a short video for the game and that’s it! ?
As far as Director Lin knew, the young boss in front of him, who was talented and talented, was engaged in the gaming industry.
It seems like he has no time to pay attention to the film and television industry.
He is worthy of being praised by Infinite Entertainment. He is indeed talented!
Director Lin looked at the script in his hand, and an idea gradually emerged in his mind.
Mockumentary...
The shooting budget should not be too high compared to conventional movies.
In addition, there are no such movies on the market now. If I make a pseudo-documentary movie like this...
Once it succeeds, it is a first of its kind!
And now, there happens to be a script that allows me to increase my experience...
This is simply a gift from heaven!
"Thank you, Mr. Meng! You can give us Moying such a novel experience and opportunity! Thank you very much!"
Meng Shu waved his hand, said nothing, and just walked towards the abandoned house.
After thanking him, Director Lin shouted loudly to the team behind him.
"Everyone is ready! The leaders of each group are in place and the scenery will be set immediately! Try to rehearse before the sun sets..."
Director Lin paused, read the script in his hand, confirmed the name on it, and then picked it up again.
"...Line from "087-Stairwell"!"
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