After hearing Shao Shuaijun's consideration, Lao Bai hurriedly said.
"I originally planned to shoot a Hong Kong film. Golden Harvest is a long-established film company in Hong Kong. It is normal and reasonable to shoot a romance film. Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as South Korea and Japan, are all our ticket warehouses. As long as the filming is good
, the movie does not have to worry about losing money. Moreover, it does not have to be in IMAX-3D format. It can be IMAX, 3D, or 2D format. I just hope to use IMAX-3D. I heard that Mr. Shao has opened a new Dream Chase
The Film Technology Research Institute’s research projects include IMAX-3D. Don’t you, Mr. Shao, look forward to producing a live-action IMAX-3D movie in your hands? I heard that there is a Cameron in the United States who is producing IMAX-3D.
The movie "Avatar" is very simple. As long as the filming is in place, it can be released before him. This is truly the world's first IMAX-3D live-action movie!"
"This..." Shao Shuaijun pondered, no fool would hope that he could seize the number one title. The content of "Avatar" is just mediocre, and it only relied on the gimmick of an IMAX-3D film to win the miracle box office.
The name has also been engraved in the history of movies. Why can't this name be replaced with a Chinese name?
"Mr. Shao, if you agree, you can be the director, and I'll be satisfied with Lao Bai helping you!"
Shao Shuaijun laughed: "I am just considering whether to invest. If I invest, you will be the director of your script. Now I am a little worried."
"The investment in the movie is not large. The scenes and props are very simple. It just requires a little IMAX-3D technology. Hasn't IMAX Company already developed a digital version of IMAX-3D camera technology, although it is a bit weaker than the real IMAX?
, but this is IMAX-3D, not a converted counterfeit like "Superman Returns", and no one can take the title away! If you feel bad, I don't want IMAX-3D, it's just 2D, I'll give it to you too
Make the movie a hit!" Lao Bai said excitedly.
Knocking on his thigh, Shao Shuaijun had some complicated thoughts. After a while, he suddenly stood up: "Okay, let's make "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan". If we want to do it, make it big. IMAX-3D, I want it!"
Lao Bai slapped his thigh: "Really? Mr. Shao, you can actually shoot in 2D. If you're embarrassed, it doesn't have to be IMAX-3D."
"Strange, don't you like IMAX-3D very much?"
Lao Bai was stunned: "Of course, of course I want to take the photo, Mr. Shao, you have agreed."
"I agree. At most, I will only lose money at the box office. I bought this reputation and I think it is worth it!" Shao Shuaijun waved his hand and said firmly. He has a fanatical pursuit of high-tech film technology.
"Haha, great!" Lao Bai was overjoyed, and then thought of something, "Mr. Shao, you have to introduce me to one or two professionals. This... I don't understand IMAX-3D."
Shao Shuaijun blinked his eyes. What Lao Bai said just now was very mysterious. He was just trying to fool him. He didn't understand what IMAX-3D was at all. However, Shao Shuaijun didn't care. He decided to shoot and was not deceived by Lao Bai.
, but he really wanted to shoot: "It doesn't matter, you don't understand, I know a little bit, you will be the director, I will be the producer and producer, I will invite the most professional IMAX-3D talents from the United States, you just
The script needs to be well prepared, the crew needs to be well controlled, and there is no need to worry about the filming format.”
"Sure, Mr. Shao is in charge of IMAX-3D, I'll just worry about the crew!"
"It's getting late, call my sister-in-law, and I'll treat you to dinner." Shao Shuaijun made up his mind, no longer in trouble, called Li Xiuxiu, and went to the restaurant together.
When Li Xiuxiu rushed over, Lao Bai and Mrs. Bai greeted warmly: "This is Mr. Li, hello, hello."
"Brother Bai and Sister-in-law Bai, you guys, I heard A Jun talk about you. Thank you, Brother Bai, for enlightening A Jun. During that time, he was always the best."
"Those are all small things. You two are really a match made in heaven. One is a virtuous wife who helps Mr. Shao manage the company, and the other is a top scholar and a talented man. Last time I read the newspaper, Mr. Shao said that he has a partner. I don't know how much envy has caused him.
Man, how many people have been made to shed tears."
Li Xiuxiu smiled sweetly at Shao Shuaijun. Shao Shuaijun did not hide his feelings like other celebrities, but admitted it openly. This is more romantic for women than anything romantic in private.
Shao Shuaijun laughed: "Let them be envious. By the way, Lao Bai, don't talk about Mr. Shao at the same time. Just call me Ajun. It's rare for the two of us to have many things in common. Why are we so divided?"
"Okay, I'll ask you to call me Ajun."
After eating and chatting, Shao Shuaijun and Bai Jifei soon started chatting about "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan". They had a lot of fun discussing the plot and shots. This made Li Xiuxiu very depressed. Listening to the conversation between these two people,
All kinds of obscene words pop up from time to time, just like two wretched nymphomaniacs.
"Ajun, Lao Bai, what are you talking about!"
Shao Shuaijun suddenly smiled: "We are studying a movie, IMAX-3D format."
"What movie?"
""IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan"."
"What is this?"
"It's just a, um, romantic movie."
Li Xiuxiu screamed: "You want to make a film in IMAX-3D format...this kind of film? Are your brains burned out?"
Lao Bai chuckled: "You can't say that, this will be a Hong Kong movie, and romantic movies are also an integral part of Hong Kong movies. It is the world's first live-action IMAX-3D format movie, and it is also the first romantic movie.
This movie is full of gimmicks. Not only can it make an impact in Asia, it will not be difficult to break out internationally."
"Rely on movies like this to break out into the international market?" Li Xiuxiu really couldn't understand the two people's thoughts.
Shao Shuaijun also blushed slightly, coughed and said: "For a good movie, we should abandon those colored glasses and correctly examine the film's structure, narrative content and theme contemplation. This "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan"
, which is in line with the overall idea of a good movie. Is there anything wrong with investing in Dream Chaser?"
Li Xiuxiu turned her face away and hummed: "In my opinion, this is unhealthy content. Didn't you just say that entertainment content should also be positive and healthy? By making a movie like this, you won't be afraid of others scolding you?"
"There is nothing to criticize. Firstly, it will not be released in China. Secondly, it will be screened for adults in accordance with the three-pole system. Thirdly, the movie will also lead people to do good. We also hope to test the latest development of IMAX through a low-cost movie.
The effects of IMAX-3D digital photography will lay the foundation for future regular IMAX-3D productions. You know, this is a cool shooting pleasure."
"You always have a point." Li Xiuxiu said angrily and funny.
In any case, this "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan" was decided, and the project was sent to Dream Chaser Jiahe that night. At the decision-making meeting the next day, the executives who had long been impressed by Shao Shuaijun's magic
, without raising any objection at all, it was unanimously approved.
In Hong Kong, it is normal to shoot such a romance film. Emperor, Media Asia, and Worldwide have all shot such movies. Romance is a cultural component of Hong Kong, and it is also found in many countries and regions in the world.
The composition, especially in Japan, is simply popular, and this will also be the largest ticket bank for "IMAX-3D".
Lao Bai did not stay long, and rushed to Hong Kong the next day to prepare the crew. Shao Shuaijun will also go to the United States to contact professional talents to join, and use the new electronic technology as a platform to fully participate in this epoch-making romance film.
"Since it focuses on the Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japanese markets, what I mean is that when selecting actors, we should consider actors from Taiwan and Japan more and strive to create a multinational blockbuster. If this is shot with the most advanced technology IMAX-3D, it will also
If it has the most luxurious scenes and props, the actors must also be the most beautiful and dazzling. Lao Bai, I hope you can understand that I will supervise the whole process, and you must catch up on the rules and regulations of the studio. We are filming a romance film, but
The scene must be rigorous and serious, and nothing that could corrupt the atmosphere should happen."
Before leaving, Shao Shuaijun gave Lao Bai some advice. He was more of a repayment for Lao Bai taking charge of this shooting plan. He hoped that Lao Bai could realize his dream and become a great director instead of that kind of director.
A low-level director who trades shots for shots. To become a qualified director, lack of character is okay, but there must be a studio system.
Work and private life must be separated and clearly distinguished. We cannot continue to be indifferent.
On May 9, Shao Shuaijun flew to the United States. The release of "500 Days with Summer" needed to be arranged, and the IMAX-3D team also needed to be contacted.
This year's summer season, Summit Entertainment's independently produced "Dance My Life 2" and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" will launch an offensive in the summer season, one will be released in June and the other will be released in July. In order to avoid schedule collisions
, "500 Days with Summer" will inevitably be postponed. Now I am considering whether to squeeze in the last train for the summer season in August, or withdraw from the summer season and focus on non-scheduling.
"To be honest, although there are no outstanding movies in the August schedule, I still prefer to release them during non-scheduled times. The movie is not aimed at teenagers, but more for urban men and women, who can watch it after work.
It's a very good choice for a love movie with a fresh taste, isn't it?" Shao Shuaijun said to the promotion team of "500 Days with Summer".
Mitchell asked: "Shao, you don't seem to be very optimistic about Summer's box office?"
"It can't be said that it's not promising, it can only be said that the potential is limited. There are no special effects, no fighting, no magic, no superstars, and even love is fragmented. This kind of movie is more suitable to buy a DVD and go home to enjoy it alone. Fortunately, the movie
Even the cost of 10 million U.S. dollars has not been used, so there is definitely a profit, just don’t have too high expectations.”
Not every movie is "Juno". A few million can be exchanged for 200 million US dollars. At least the original version of Summer has good reviews, but the box office is not too high. It seems to be only tens of millions of US dollars. This
The first version, after Shao Shuaijun's modifications, the adjustment of the cast, and the expansion of publicity, should be able to surpass the original version, but by how much, Shao Shuaijun is not a god and cannot say for sure.
"Then we will schedule it for September? It has been successful in the United States. After October, it will be released in China and other countries, which just avoids the time period of the Olympic Games."
"Then let's settle it like this. I'll leave the promotion to you. I may not have time then."
After handling the release of his own movie, Shao Shuaijun began to look for a professional IMAX-3D team. In early 2008, IMAX had invented a new IMAX-3D photography technology, which belongs to the category of digital photography, and the effect is about a resolution of 4K.
, there is still a long way to go before the real 6K IMAX, but at present, it can satisfy the light and dark conflict of IMAX-3D.
In fact, it was developed so quickly thanks to "Avatar". "Avatar" was originally shot in 3D, but Cameron wanted to try IMAX. In order to compromise with digital movies, IMAX participated in "Avatar".
》The production of the film, the digital version of IMAX-3D photography technology was developed.
It's just that in this era, directors are still skeptical about IMAX and 3D, and few are willing to adopt this technology. They are all waiting to see the effect of "Avatar" before making a decision. This has contributed to the future of "Avatar"
》Eat the crab first, sweeping the world, once again making Cameron's title of "King of the World" more solid.
Now Shao Shuaijun wants to be the first to pick the peach. It will take a long time to shoot a blockbuster in IMAX-3D, but he can't beat "Avatar". Ordinary movies don't need the effects of IMAX-3D. After thinking about it, only romantic movies with simple scenes can do it.
The IMAX-3D format can be produced in a short time with good matching effects.
Otherwise, even if Shao Shuaijun wanted the title of IMAX-3D, he would not waste ten to twenty million dollars to make a romantic movie. Yes, the investment in "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan" is likely to be huge.
For the IMAX-3D format, it is likely to require more than 100 million yuan in production costs.
A romantic movie, with an investment of over 100 million, only Shao Shuaijun, a wealthy and handsome guy, had the courage to make it.
When Shao Shuaijun found IMAX again, company president Robert Cole warmly welcomed him and then signed a contract. IMAX will send people to help Chaimeng Jiahe provide IMAX-3D technical services for "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan". "The Night Watcher"
Although the cooperation ended in failure, IMAX was very grateful to Shao Shuaijun for taking the lead in using technology, and the two parties cooperated well.
In fact, Dream Entertainment and IMAX are currently negotiating a large cooperation plan, which is to cooperate with Wanda Cinemas and Jiahe Cinemas in the Mainland to build IMAX theaters. This plan is led by Shao Shuaijun and involves Wanda Group, Dream Group, and
Meng Jiahe will be involved in all three aspects.
Negotiations are arduous, but once they are concluded, at least one hundred IMAX theaters will be built in the mainland. It also indicates that Dream Chase Entertainment will enter the movie theater business in a big way, and it also announces that Chinese film screening has entered the era of giant screens.
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A digital movie and an IMAX theater are the two main directions for pursuing dreams in the future. Of course, 3D is also a research direction.
After reaching an agreement with the IMAX company, Shao Shuaijun contacted a group of IMAX photography professionals. This included Hatton Barry, the photographer of "The Nighthawks" and "Inception". Now Hatton has become a talent and has appeared in many movies.
They all invited him to be a photographer. But he is not interested in those small productions. Now he is only interested in IMAX photography, so he is still unemployed at home.
When he heard that he was going to shoot an IMAX-3D movie, Hatton agreed without saying a word.
"I like this job, go to Hong Kong to make movies? No problem, I like Hong Kong, Bruce Lee and Cheng Long! I like to go to Hong Kong to make movies, so what about romantic movies, this is also art!" (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature , the novel is better and updated faster!)