Entertainment, I just like making movies

The studio of "Immortal", the filming base of Studio 10.

More than three hundred warriors wearing retro divine light armor, riding tall brown horses, holding snow-white spears, stabbed forward uniformly, leaving a majestic scene.

"Click!"

"Okay, this period is over, thank you for your hard work!"

Three seconds later, Fang Ziheng's voice came out through the studio audio.

Phew.. Phew..

"It's not hard, thank you director!"

A uniform voice of thanks rang out, and the three hundred soldiers in the group breathed a sigh of relief, carefully got off their horses, and led the horses out of the studio for the first time.

Tap tap tap...

Ten minutes later, the horse walked out of the studio, and the staff from the props team and the production team immediately opened the ventilation system to remove the odor left by the horse's fart.

Afterwards, a dozen employees wearing masks took brooms and mops and quickly cleaned up the garbage on the floor.

On the set, except for the actors and actresses, other crew members did not take a break immediately and continued to be busy.

There are more than 200 employees in the entire crew, adjusting the camera position, laying down props, arranging wires, and processing the newly shot scenes, and the follow-up work is being carried out in an orderly manner.

In front of the monitor, Fang Ziheng moved his rolling chair back and let the staff of Tiangong Yicai transmit the picture to the 3D small screen.

"How about it?"

"Director, the picture is available!"

The three special effects staff kept tapping the keyboard, and one of the team leaders raised his hand to sign OK without looking back.

Fang Ziheng breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and shook his arms, came behind the three of them, looked at it for a while and said: "Thank you for your hard work, please check more. If there is no problem, immediately send the captured pictures to the special effects branch of the base."

"clear!"

The three of them responded, operating the computer smoothly and conducting more detailed inspections of the captured images.

3D shooting is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Even after the filming is completed, it must be pre-inspected on the 3D screen to find out the problems and flaws.

These problems and flaws cannot be achieved through many real shots, so we can only use modeling and conversion to repair them bit by bit.

Any 3D blockbuster cannot be completely shot in real life, and a certain amount of transformation must be added.

Theoretically, when the real-life shooting technology is not mature enough, the visual effect of the film can achieve the best chemical reaction by using 85% real-life shooting and 15% 3D conversion.

More than an hour later.

After the new studio was set up, Fang Ziheng waved his hand and filming continued.

"Liu Haoran, Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Song Yi, Luo Jin, Jiang Shuying, Zhang Songwen, it's your turn."

"I'm coming!"

The seven leading actors have already put on their makeup, dressed in Daqian Taoist robes, and appeared on stage holding their own exclusive magic weapons.

Liu Shishi used a whisk, Da Mi Mi used a bell, Song Yi used a pagoda, Luo Jin used a sword, Jiang Shuying used a mirror, and Zhang Songwen used a picture.

Liu Haoran didn't have a magic weapon, so he held a few homemade yellow talisman papers.

He is still a newbie. Apart from the terrifying Zixiao Divine Thunder in his hand, his cultivation level is not enough to control magic weapons with his divine consciousness.

Seven people held magic weapons, and with the help of the staff, they climbed onto the Wia and swayed into a Big Dipper array.

A few minutes later, the wire unit was ready.

"Everyone in your place!"

"Actors prepare!"

"Scene 48, first shot, first shot, start!"

Wow

Below, more than 20 people pulled wires at the same time, and seven actors charged forward in Beidou formation, launching a fierce attack.

On the monitor screen, the background picture prepared in advance appeared.

A vast mountain range that is clear, gloomy, and full of demonic aura.

In a mountain stream somewhere on the outskirts of the mountain range, seven rainbow lights gathered together and rushed down the mountain stream pool with shocking power.

On the water pool, a huge green snake spit out its core, looked at the seven people fiercely, and spit out a black flame from its mouth.

The group of seven quickly dispersed to avoid the attack waves from both sides.

Sudden

There is one person missing from the picture.

Fang Ziheng's eyes froze and he immediately cursed.

"Click!"

"Liu Haoran, where were you running? You flew out of the camera.

"I'm sorry, director, I didn't control my body shape well."

"Again!"

"Click!"

"Da Mimi, why did your bell fall off? You are playing in the mud!"

"Click."

"Song Yi, who told you to pout? Can you please take a snack?"

Tyrant-like roars rang out on the set, and the entire set was silent. Both the actors and the crew were all acting calmly.

It took more than a dozen shots in a row to get this set of shots to pass.

………

January 8, 2015.

The Lunar New Year stall is over and the Spring Festival stall is approaching.

Hengyu Interactive Entertainment held a grand celebration banquet for "The Return of the Great Sage" in the imperial capital. Celebrities and movie professionals came to support it.

The film was released for 40 days, with a total box office of 1.92 billion, breaking many domestic film records, enough to be included in the epic of animated films.

Hundreds of media reporters took the initiative to apply to attend the ceremony. Counting guests and friends, there were thousands of people, attracting countless eyeballs.

Since the movie does not have a famous director or actors, Hengyu Interactive Entertainment deliberately made it a big fan, setting up a red carpet and signature wall to build momentum for the animation theme.

Half past six in the evening.

Fang Ziheng, who returned to the imperial capital, wore a black suit with a long windbreaker and walked on the red carpet with Tian Xiaopeng, the director of "The Return of the Great Sage".

On the red carpet, Tian Xiaopeng held her head high and looked slightly nervous facing the reporters' photos.

Speaking of which, he is not very old either, he has just turned forty.

In 1997, he served as the production supervisor of the domestic animated film "Journey to the West".

In 2001, the "Old Summer Palace" restoration and the 3D animated short film "Lunch", which he created, were selected into the Chinese 3D Yearbook.

In 2004, the 3D animated film sample "TURBOBOY" directed by him won the Animation Sample Excellence Award from the Cartoon Art Committee of the China Television Association and the Best 3D Animation Award from the China Digital Art Professional Committee.

In 2006, the original film sample "Jungle Master" he directed won the Outstanding Animation Award from the China Digital Art Professional Committee.

In January 2010, he directed the three-dimensional animation film "Ant Nest Adventure" for the Vanke Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo.

Later, Tian Xiaopeng wrote and directed "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" for nearly two years, while filming and looking for investors.

It wasn't until I met Fang Ziheng that I shot the movie in one go.

After four years of sharpening a sword, it finally shines brightly. Anyone would be excited and nervous.

Fang Ziheng relaxed and relaxed, deliberately slowing down to cooperate with the other party, and said with a smile: "Director Tian, ​​don't be nervous, let the reporters take enough pictures, remember, you are the most handsome guy at the celebration party tonight!"

"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it." Tian Xiaopeng was startled when he heard this and smiled modestly.

Immediately, he took a deep breath to relax his inner emotions.

The two walked across the red carpet, signed autographs and took photos under the guidance of the etiquette lady, and walked into the infield with elegant steps.

Bang bang bang...

Bang bang bang...

In the hotel banquet hall, thousands of guests burst into unparalleled applause, cheering for Fang Ziheng and Tian Xiaopeng, the two producers and directors of "The Return of the Great Sage."

On the stage, the host He Jiong stepped onto the stage, waved to greet everyone, and shouted loudly: "Dear ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and friends, welcome everyone to attend the celebratory release of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" Yes, thank you all!

Next, let us welcome the film producer Mr. Fang Ziheng and the director Mr. Tian Xiaopeng to the stage with warmer applause to welcome them! "

Bang bang bang...

Bang bang bang.

The thunderous applause instantly overwhelmed Tian Xiaopeng's heart, and a feeling of tears of joy suddenly surged into his heart.

"Let's go on stage!"

Fang Ziheng pulled him and strode onto the main stage.

The two stepped onto the stage, and the guests applauded even more enthusiastically.

He Jiong handed over two microphones, and Fang Ziheng took one, smiled slightly, stepped back and let Tian Xiaopeng speak first.

"Thank you, thank you everyone."

"It is really not easy for "The Return of the Great Sage" to achieve such results."

"I remember when the film project was being approved, my good friends called me crazy, saying that there was no market for animated films, that no one even watched Hollywood's top special effects animations, and that domestic animated films simply couldn't be sold."

Tian Xiaopeng spoke emotionally. He first talked about his mood at this time, and then told everyone about the filming process of "The Return of the Great Sage".

From film project establishment to animation technology, from the difficulty of investment and shooting to the prospects of animation.

I felt sad and burst into tears, and the more I talked about it, the more excited I became.

The end

Facing the endless applause, he changed the subject, looked at Fang Ziheng and thanked: "Here, the one I want to thank most is Director Fang. Without Director Fang's support, "The Return of the Great Sage" would have been released at least two or three years later. Meeting the audience may even be stranded and end in vain.

When our crew encountered the biggest difficulty, it was Director Fang who gave us absolute trust and used the vast resources of Hengyu Media to provide all-round support in terms of capital, technology, and special effects. "

"Without Director Fang, there would be no "The Return of the Great Sage"!"

"Thank you, Director Fang!"

After finishing speaking, Tian Xiaopeng's eyes were red and he bowed deeply to Fang Ziheng.

Fang Ziheng quickly helped him up and patted his shoulder, his calm face also full of emotions.

"First of all, I am a filmmaker, a director who really loves movies!"

""The Return of the Great Sage" is a project that I exchanged my share of "囧" with China Film Group. I am optimistic about it, very optimistic about it."

Fang Ziheng faced the audience and talked about the inside story of investing in "The Return of the Great Sage" and waved to Director Han who was sitting in the center of the audience.

Director Han waved his hand without standing up and nodded in agreement with a smile.

Many of the guests at the scene knew the inside story in advance, and they all showed smiles and admiration.

More guests were envious that China Film Group could get the investment share of "囧" and once again admired Fang Ziheng's vision.

An animation project that many investors had withdrawn their funding from was finally picked up by him, wiped away the dust, and allowed the film to shine brightly.

Awesome!

This is a truly amazing filmmaker!

On the stage, Fang Ziheng continued to speak: "Secondly, the reason why "The Return of the Great Sage" was successful is that it has a rigorous and ideal production team and a director who never gives up.

Even without the investment from Hengyu Media, "The Return of the Great Sage" would still be successful. Without me, there would be other people who have the discernment.

Here, I hope that we filmmakers can guard against arrogance and impetuosity, make movies seriously, and do not live up to your talents and waste your talents.

The sun always shines after the storm, and gold always shines.

I believe that the Chinese film and television industry will get better and better, and I hope that all of you here will work with me to create new glories for Chinese films! "

Bang bang bang...

Bang bang bang...

The applause started again and resounded over the banquet hall.

The guests said they were all done with Fang Ziheng's bowl of chicken soup and enjoyed it very much.

Next, it was the reporter’s turn to ask questions.

They were all commonplace questions, mostly answered by Tian Xiaopeng, with Fang Ziheng helping out.

The meaning of the two people is very obvious, warning everyone that although animated movies are ushering in the spring, it is not easy to make animation themes well.

I hope that filmmakers in the industry can use some caution and stop making bad movies and destroying the market that they have finally opened.

As for whether everyone can listen to it, only God knows!

At the end of the program, Fang Ziheng and Tian Xiaopeng stepped down amidst a round of applause, starting tonight's show-off journey.

There are indeed a lot of guests present tonight, and almost all the famous people in the industry are here.

Director Han, Chen Yu, Wang Zhongjun, Yu Dong, Wang Zhongjun, Fu Meicheng and Chen Wu are all the company bosses and persons in charge.

Alibaba Pictures only showed up with two female leads, Zhang Wei and Zhao Yanzi. Fan Luyuan and Zhang Qiang were probably still licking their wounds and too embarrassed to show up.

With the pony galloping, Chairman Li Li appeared with her secretary and sat at the same table with Ning Hao, whispering and laughing.

Ning Hao was a grateful person, and his horse was in decline. He wanted to do something for his former club, so he took the initiative to send an invitation letter to Li Li.

Next year, Hengyu plans to make a comedy with Galloping Horse, directed by Ning Haolai, to repay Big Dog for his kindness and respect.

"Congratulations to Director Fang, another 2 billion movie."

"It's amazing. I can't match Director Fang's vision. Fortunately, our company doesn't have a movie to be released during the Lunar New Year this year, otherwise it will definitely be swept into the trash by "The Return of the Great Sage"!"

"You're so awesome. You're so awesome. You've won the Lunar New Year championship for several years in a row!"

"Director Fang, you are still the first to seize the treasure from Zhongying. It's so admirable!"

Fang Ziheng came out with a glass of wine in his hand, and guests came up one after another to say hello. Their attitude was extremely respectful, even more polite than meeting government leaders.

There is no way, the only way to have good projects in the film market is to have them!

No matter how capital you have, no matter how powerful you are, if you make a bad movie, you will still have to throw it away. Only a high-quality movie can make the audience buy it.

With a joyful smile on his face, Fang Ziheng raised his wine glass and clinked it with several film and television company bosses. He said modestly: "To be honest, I didn't expect this result. At the beginning of the period, I was really not sure about "The Return of the Great Sage". I just felt that the animation Someone has to make the movie, and just try not to lose money."

I didn’t expect it either, so I tried my best not to lose money!

Wang Zhongjun and Yu Dong secretly rolled their eyes and complained wildly in their hearts, not seeing him being so pretentious.

If you were really unsure, with your temperament, you would trade 30% of "囧" for 55% of "The Return of the Great Sage".

The production cost of "The Return of the Great Sage" was 130 million, and including publicity, it was only 200 million. The total box office was 1.93 billion, which was a huge hit.

An animated movie with a total box office of nearly 2 billion!

During the movie's hot release, Hengyu Interactive Entertainment's stock price continued to rise, reaching a height of 115 billion.

It’s so profitable!

At present, except for Hengyu, no Chinese film and television company has ever controlled such an explosive movie.

Fang Ziheng's light words immediately broke everyone's guard, and they wanted to join forces and beat him up.

Wang Zhongjun's eyes were focused, and a trace of sadness flashed across his face, and he said quietly: "The Lunar New Year period is over, and the Spring Festival period is coming. From Director Fang's point of view, "The Tomato Man" released on the first day of the Lunar New Year must be another blockbuster movie, right? "

As soon as he finished speaking, several glances came over him.

Chen Yu, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Fu Meicheng, Chen Wu, and the gathered Li Li all stared at Fang Ziheng with bright eyes, afraid of revealing a word of news.

"Haha, how is that possible? It's just a low-budget comedy!"

Fang Ziheng looked unmoved and laughed, but secretly cursed Mamapi in his heart.

Lao Wang, you are such a thief, you can see it all!