At the gate, there are some small pools with gurgling water, and countless lifelike character statues with perfect details stand in the middle. That is an image formed by Industrial Light and Magic in the movie, which completely uses computer technology, and it has huge popularity around the world.

Role.

The statue in the middle of the pool in front of him was a character from Star Wars. He was a short man with pointed ears and dressed like a monk. Zhou Shaoming looked at it for a long time, but he didn't remember who this guy was.

After all, the first Star Wars was 22 years ago, even further away from the era that Zhou Shaoming originally lived in.

People in the building were in a hurry. Zhou Shaoming tightened his clothes and walked into the visual effects company known as the world's number one.

In fact, based on Zhou Shaoming's current status and influence in the film industry, he could have waited for the experience of Industrial Light and Magic or even the director to come to talk to him, but he did not choose that staged behavior.

He had to verify it with his own eyes before he could trust the famous Industrial Light and Magic for the visual effects of "Resident Evil". In addition, he was also very curious about this company.

There are many figures from movies displayed in the lobby, especially the liquid robot in "Terminator 2". Zhou Shaoming knew it, so he couldn't help but stand in front of it, eyes widened, and looked at it carefully.

"Hello, sir, who are you looking for?" The polite receptionist came up and said to Zhou Shaoming, who kept staring at the liquid robot as soon as he entered the door.

"Uh, I'm Smith Zhou. Lionsgate Pictures introduced me to director Dave Carson." Hearing the beauty's voice, Zhou Shaoming's ears perked up. He turned his head and looked at the petite beauty with glasses.

Reception, said with a smile.

"Oh, my God. It's you! Director Smith Zhou!" The bespectacled beauty covered her mouth in surprise and shouted excitedly.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, but I am indeed Smith Zhou!" Zhou Shaoming smiled kindly and took the initiative to shake hands with the bespectacled beauty. He was not at all as arrogant, conceited and domineering as the tabloids said.

However, Zhou Shaoming's two films in a row were hugely successful. Now he is a big-name director who has people asking for his autograph wherever he goes.

"Ah, I'm so sorry. Please come with me. Director Dave is in his office. I'll take you there right now." The excited bespectacled beauty with a red face finally remembered her responsibilities and apologized in a low voice.

He led Zhou Shaoming inside.

Zhou Shaoming, who was very interested, looked at the busy work on the side. In his hands were various models and props that he had never seen before. There were always various three-dimensional and graphics workstations on the computer, decomposing and integrating people, which dazzled him.

I couldn't help but become curious, so I pulled the bespectacled beauty and kept asking questions. The short walk lasted more than ten minutes.

"Director Dave is inside. I have already informed him, you can just go in!" The bespectacled beauty obviously enjoyed spending time with her idol and said with some reluctance.

"Okay! Beautiful lady, I'll have a good talk with Mr. Dave later, can I treat you to dinner?" Zhou Shaoming, whose playboy nature is unshakable, leaned against the wall, lit a cigar, and said in a pretentious and unrestrained manner.

"Okay!" He said with happiness, his eyes were bent into crescent moons.

But to the surprise of the bespectacled beauty, Zhou Shaoming, who was addicted to movies, forgot about her once he got down to business, causing her to wait for a long time. Zhou Shaoming didn't show up, so he could only go home angrily pouting.

Walking into Dave Carson's office, he was filled with various prop models and drawings. Dave Carson, who had a big beard and wore a baseball cap even in the office, was looking at the computer attentively.

Typing on the keyboard.

Seeing Zhou Shaoming come in, Dave was stunned for a moment, and soon recognized that it was Smith Zhou, the most popular phenomenon director in the United States. He quickly stood up and shook hands with him enthusiastically: "Hey, Smith Zhou, I'm Dai.

Carson. Jon from Lionsgate has already called me. I heard that you want to find a visual effects company for your third movie? Not to brag, I believe that Industrial Light and Magic can achieve the effect you want.

, and it’s likely to exceed your expectations!”

"Haha, if that's the case, I'll be relieved!" Zhou Shaoming shook hands with Dave tightly and sat down in front of him.

"I wonder what kind of movie you want to make for your third movie and what do you need us to do? Jon didn't say clearly, he just said that when you come, everything will be up to you." Dave also sat down and asked.

"Oh, my third movie is a science fiction film. It roughly tells the story of a leak of a biochemical virus that causes the staff to mutate and become man-eating zombies, and then my protagonist saves the world." Zhou Shaoming said concisely and comprehensively,

After all, this is just a visual effects company and nothing else.

"I understand that the apocalyptic world is completely and truly presented on the screen. That is our specialty. We will start from the beginning with the scene environment, character image and action, picture composition, lighting, color, atmosphere, camera movement, etc.

Starting from the details, make a thorough design in advance, and use visual effects software in the later stage to help you make this movie wonderful." Dave, who has been working with movies for more than 20 years, soon knew what Zhou Shaoming wanted them to do.

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"What you just said is what I need. More importantly, I want my movie to be full of bloody reality, so that the audience feels as if it is happening around them. I believe in your strength. You are professionals. I am right

Industrial Light and Magic has only two requirements. One is that the final boss of my movie will be played by a real person and reborn on the screen using motion capture technology. It must be extremely realistic and not crudely manufactured.”

What Zhou Shaoming is most concerned about is the final "licker" image. The image in the original biochemical version is simply too fake. Although it was still satisfactory to the audience in 2000, for Zhou Shaoming who came through time and space, it was just too fake.

Too unsuitable.

"That's no problem. We have powerful 3D modeling, rendering, special effects plug-ins such as hair systems, particle systems, and post-synthesis editing digital systems. As long as you have enough dollars, we can give you special effects that exceed your expectations. From

et to Tyrannosaurus rex, from Star Wars to The Terminator, we at Industrial Light & Magic have never let any director or movie audience down!" Dave straightened his back and said with confidence.

"Okay, then I have another request. After I finish shooting the film in July, I will complete my first request within three to four months. I want to release it during Christmas!" Zhou Shaoming touched his nose.

, looking at Dave who looked serious.

"Only three or four months?" Dave frowned, calculated in his mind, and said awkwardly: "If you want your movie to beat "Space Cowboys" and "The Perfect Storm", you must give it to me.

About six months.”

"No, help me find a way! The visual effects must be completed within four months, and you can start production tomorrow!" Zhou Shaoming said immediately and decisively, not wanting to lose the golden opportunity of Christmas.

"But in this case, I have to ask the guys to work overtime and the cost will increase!" Dave spread his hands impatiently.

"Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem." Zhou Shaoming said with a smile: "I plan to invest 60 million U.S. dollars in my movie and 25 million U.S. dollars in visual effects. I believe that if I spend this money, all three shifts will be covered."

Is it doable?"

In the original world, the first film "Biochemical" invested 32 million U.S. dollars and was a movie that received good reviews and performed well at the box office. Zhou Shaoming estimated that the investment in the visual special effects of the film should only be 30 to 4 million U.S. dollars, but now it is 60 million U.S. dollars.

Compared with the original cost, the cost is nearly 28 million U.S. dollars more. How to spend this money and how to improve the expressiveness of the film and drive box office results? Zhou Shaoming has already made comprehensive considerations.

"25 million US dollars!?" Even though Dave Carson was well-informed, he couldn't help but be startled by Zhou Shaoming, who was so bold and unusual. None of the other ** directors wanted to spend one penny as two cents. But in front of him

This young Smith Zhou dared to spend 25 million US dollars just for visual effects!

"Yes, I have spent so much money, and what I want is movie special effects that will make the audience's scalp explode and stunned. The visual effects that can be obtained with 25 million U.S. dollars will not be less in my movie. If your company cannot meet my requirements,

, then the US$25 million is not so easy to get." Zhou Shaoming is not stupid, he will arrange lawyers and assistant directors who focus on visual effects, and will not easily throw away US$25 million without getting a return.

Dave Carson got the affirmative answer and became excited. He didn't expect that Smith's appetite and appetite were really big despite his young age.

"I can't guarantee anything else. Your film will definitely have a good chance of being nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 2001! Industrial Light and Magic deserves your trust!" After weighing it in his heart, Dave Carson decided to make the final decision and win.

This is a big $25 million deal.

"Very good, Mr. Dave. I wish our cooperation is successful!" Zhou Shaoming smiled and stretched out his hand, shook hands with the excited Dave, and then asked in a relaxed tone: "I don't know, Mr. Dave, can you

Can't you let me visit Industrial Light and Magic? I'm very interested in film special effects. I have a hunch that future films will be dominated by visual effects. Whoever's film attracts the audience's attention more will dominate the world!"

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"Of course! I'll take you around!" Dave naturally would not refuse the request of the wealthy Zhou Shaoming. He got up in a hurry and took Zhou Shaoming to visit various places in person.

After returning to Los Angeles from San Francisco, Zhou Shaoming felt very tired, but it was far from the time to rest freely. There was still someone he had to meet so that he could feel at ease...)
Chapter completed!