Director’s Legend

Hearing Shao Shuaijun's concern, Lao Bai hurriedly said.

"I originally planned to shoot a Hong Kong film. Golden Harvest is an established film company in Hong Kong. It is normal and reasonable to shoot a romantic film. Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as South Korea and Japan, are our ticket warehouses. As long as the filming is good Now, the film does not have to worry about losing money. Besides, it doesn’t have to be 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 Film Technology Research Institute, the research project includes imax-3d, Mr. Shao, don’t you look forward to a live-action film in imax-3d? I heard that there is Cameron in the United States, who is making imax-3d The movie "Avatar", this movie is very simple, as long as the filming is in place, it can be released ahead of him, this is truly the world's first imax-3D live-action movie!"

"This..." Shao Shuaijun murmured, a fool would not want to be able to snatch the title of number one. The content of "Avatar" is just so-so, relying on a gimmick of imax-3d filming, it won a miracle box office, and its name was engraved in the history of film. Why can't this name be changed to a Chinese name.

"Mr. Shao, if you agree, you can be the director, and I'll be satisfied with Lao Bai's help!"

Shao Shuaijun laughed: "I'm just thinking about whether to invest or not. If I invest, you will be the director of your book. Now I have some concerns."

"The investment in the film is not large, the scenes and props are very simple. It just needs a little imax-3d technology. Hasn't imax company already developed a digital version of the imax-3d camera technology, although it is a little weaker than the real imax , but this is imax-3d, it’s not a counterfeit like “Superman Returns”, no one can take the title! If you think it’s not good, 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 thought a little complicated, and stood up abruptly after a while: "Okay. Let's shoot "imax-3d Yupu Tuan". If you want to do it, make it bigger. Imax-3d, I want it!"

Lao Bai patted his thigh: "Really? Mr. Shao, in fact, you can also 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 shoot, Mr. Shao. You agree."

"I agree, at most it's just a loss at the box office. I think it's worth buying the reputation!" Shao Shuaijun waved his hand and said firmly. He has a fanatical pursuit of high-tech film technology.

"Haha, that's great!" Lao Bai was overjoyed, and then thought of something, "Mr. Shao, you still have to introduce one or two professionals to me. This... I don't understand this imax-3d."

Shao Shuaijun blinked his eyes, what the sentimental old Bai just said was so mysterious, it was just to fool him, he didn't understand what imax-3d was at all. However, Shao Shuaijun didn't care anymore. He decided to shoot, not because he was fooled by Lao Bai, but because he really wanted to shoot: "It's okay, I understand a little if you don't understand, you do it as the director, and I'll do it as the producer and producer." Do it, I will invite the most professional imax-3d talents from the United States, you only need to do a good job of the script, master the crew well, and you don’t need to worry about the filming format.”

"Success, Mr. Shao is in charge of imax-3d, so I will worry about the crew!"

"It's getting late, call my sister-in-law, and I'll treat you to dinner." Shao Shuaijun made a decision, no longer embarrassed, 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."

"Big brother Bai and sister-in-law Bai, it's also good for you. I heard Ah Jun talk about you. Thank you, Big Brother Bai, for enlightening Ah Jun. During that time, he was always on the edge."

"It's a trivial matter. The two of you are a match made in heaven. One is a good wife who helps Mr. Shao manage the company, and the other is the number one scholar, who is full of talent. Last time I read the newspaper, Mr. Shao said that he has a date. I don't know how envious he is. How many people shed tears."

Li Xiuxiu smiled sweetly at Shao Shuaijun. Shao Shuaijun didn't hide his feelings like ordinary stars, and he admitted openly that this is more romantic to women than anything romantic in private.

Shao Shuaijun laughed: "Let them envy you. By the way, Lao Bai, don't call me Mr. Shao, just call me Ajun. It's rare for us to have a lot of common language. Why are we so different?"

"That's fine, I'll call you Ah Jun."

After eating and chatting, Shao Shuaijun and Bai Jifei chatted about "imax-3d Yupu Tuan" again, discussing the plot and sub-camera, which was a joy. This made Li Xiuxiu very depressed. Listening to the conversation between these two people, all kinds of dirty words popped up from time to time, they were simply two obscene lunatics.

"Ah Jun, 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 one, uh, Fengyue movie."

Li Xiuxiu screamed: "You guys want to make an imax-3d format... this kind of film? Are you out of your mind?"

Lao Bai chuckled: "You can't say that. This will be a Hong Kong movie, and Fengyue movies are also an indispensable part of Hong Kong movies. The world's first live-action movie in imax-3d format is also the first Fengyue movie. Movies with the same theme are full of gimmicks, not only can they make an impact in Asia, but it is not difficult to break out of the world."

"Relying on such a movie to break out of the world?" 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 structure of the movie, the content of the narrative and the meditation on the theme. This "imax-3d Yupu Tuan" It is in line with the overall idea of ​​a good movie. Is there anything wrong with investing in Golden Harvest Dreams?"

Li Xiuxiu turned her face away and snorted, "Anyway, in my opinion, this is unhealthy content. Didn't you just say that entertainment content should be active and healthy? If you make such a movie, you won't be afraid of being scolded by others?"

"There is nothing to criticize. First, it will not be shown in China. Second, it will be reviewed according to the three-level system for adults. Third, the film will also lead people to be good. We also hope to pass a low-cost film. To test the latest development of imax company The effect of imax-3d digital photography. Accumulate the foundation for the future regular shooting of imax-3d large-scale production. You know, this is cool shooting fun.”

"You are always right." Li Xiuxiu said angrily and amusedly.

No matter what, this "imax-3d Yupu Tuan" was decided in this way, and the project was sent to Chasing Dream Golden Harvest that night. At the decision-making meeting the next day. Executives who have long been impressed by Shao Shuaijun's magic. No objection was raised at all. Unanimous vote.

In Hong Kong, it is normal to shoot such a romantic movie. Emperor, Media Asia, and Universal have all shot such movies. Fengyue is a cultural component of Hong Kong. Many countries and regions in the world also have this kind of cultural composition, especially in Japan, which is simply popular, and this will also be the largest ticket warehouse for "imax-3d".

Lao Bai didn't stay long, and rushed to Hong Kong the next day to prepare the crew, and Shao Shuaijun will also go to the United States to contact professionals to join him, using new electronic technology as a platform, to participate in this epoch-making romantic film.

"Since it focuses on the Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japanese markets, what I mean is that when casting actors, we should give more consideration to actors from Taiwan and Japan, and strive to create a multi-national blockbuster. If this is shot with the most advanced technology imax-3d, it will If it is the most luxurious scene 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 with the rules and regulations of the studio. The scene must be rigorous and serious, and nothing that would corrupt the atmosphere should happen."

Before leaving, Shao Shuaijun gave Lao Bai some advice. It is more of a reward for Lao Bai to take charge of this filming plan, and he hopes that Lao Bai can realize his dream and become a great director, rather than the kind of low-level director who changes every shot. To become a qualified director, the lack of character is fine, but there must be a studio system.

Work and private life must be separated and clearly distinguished. Can no longer continue to be salty and wet.

On May 9, Shao Shuaijun flew to the United States. The release of "500 Days with Summer" should be arranged, and the imax-3d team should also be contacted.

This year's summer file, "Dancing Out of My Life 2" and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" independently produced by Summit Entertainment will launch an offensive in the summer file, one in June and one in July. In order to avoid the collision of schedules, "500 Days with Summer" must be postponed. Now I am considering whether to squeeze into the last bus of the summer file in August, or withdraw from the summer file and focus on non-schedule.

"To be honest, although there are no outstanding movies on the schedule in August, I still tend to release them during non-scheduled periods. Movies are not aimed at teenagers, but are more aimed at urban men and women. After work, watching a movie It’s a very good choice for a small and fresh love movie, 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?"

"I can't say that I don't like it, I can only say that the potential is limited. There are no special effects, no fighting, no magic, no superstars, and even the love is fragmented. This kind of movie is more suitable for buying DVDs and enjoying it at home alone. Fortunately, the movie Even the cost of 10 million U.S. dollars was not used, and it is certain to make money, just don’t have too much expectation.”

Not every movie is "Juno", and a few million can be exchanged for 200 million US dollars. At least the original Summer, although the reviews are good, but the box office is not too high, it seems to be only tens of millions of dollars. This version, after Shao Shuaijun's modification, plus the adjustment of the cast, and the expansion of publicity, it should be able to surpass the original version, but how much, Shao Shuaijun is not a god, so I can't say for sure.

"Then we will set a file for September? It was successful in the United States, and we will arrange it to be released in China and other countries after October, just to avoid the time period of the Olympic Games."

"Then it's decided like this. The publicity is up to you. I may not have time then."

After dealing with the release of his film, Shao Shuaijun began to look for a professional imax-3d team. At the beginning of 2008, imax has invented the new imax-3d photography technology, which belongs to the category of digital photography, and the effect is about 4k resolution, which is still far from the real 6k imax, but at the moment, it can satisfy Imax-3d light and dark conflict.

In fact, it was developed so quickly, thanks to "Avatar". "Avatar" was originally filmed in 3D, but Cameron wanted to try imax. In order to compromise on digital movies, imax participated in "Avatar". ", and researched the digital version of imax-3d photography technology.

It's just that in this era, directors are still skeptical about imax and 3D, and very few are willing to adopt this technology. They are all waiting to see the effect of "Avatar" before making a decision. This has led to the future "Avatar" eating crabs first, sweeping the world, and once again making Cameron's title of "King of the World" stronger.

Now Shao Shuaijun wants to be the first to pick peaches, and the imax-3d film must have a long period of time to shoot a blockbuster, so he can't compete with "Avatar". General movies do not need the effect of imax-3d. After much deliberation, only Fengyue films with simple scenes can be produced in imax-3d format in a short time, and they can work well together.

Otherwise, even if Shao Shuaijun wanted the title of imax-3d, he would not waste 10 to 20 million dollars to make a romantic movie. That's right, the investment of "imax-3d Yupu Tuan" is very likely to be huge. For the imax-3d format, it is likely to require a production cost of more than 100 million yuan.

A romantic film, with an investment of over 100 million, and only Shao Shuaijun, who has a lot of money, has the courage to do it.

As for Shao Shuaijun finding imax company again, company president Robert Cole warmly entertained him, and then signed a contract, imax company will send people to help Dream Chaser Golden Harvest provide imax-3d technical services for "imax-3d Yupu Tuan". Although the cooperation of "Night Watchmen" ended in failure, Shao Shuaijun took the lead in using technology, which made imax very grateful, and the cooperation between the two parties was good.

In fact, Chasing Dream Entertainment and imax are currently negotiating a large cooperation plan, which is to cooperate with Wanda Cinemas and Golden Harvest Cinemas in the Mainland to build imax theaters. This plan is led by Shao Shuaijun, and Wanda Group, Dream Chasing Group, and Dream Chasing Golden Harvest will all participate.

Negotiations are arduous, but once the negotiations are concluded, at least more than 100 imax theaters will be built in the mainland. It also indicates that Chasing Dream Entertainment will aggressively enter the cinema business, and it also announces that Chinese film screenings have entered the era of giant screens!

A digital movie and an imax theater are the two main directions for pursuing dreams in the future. Of course, 3D is also the direction of research.

After reaching an agreement with imax, Shao Shuaijun contacted a group of professionals in imax photography. This includes the photographer Hatton Barry of "Nightman" and "Inception". Now Hatton has become a talent, and many movies have invited him to be the photographer. It's just that he is not interested in those small productions, and now he is only interested in imax photography, so he is still unemployed at home.

Hearing that imax-3d movies were going to be shot, Hutton 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 Fengyue movies, this is also art!" (To be continued...)