Entertainment, I just like making movies

"The first-day box office of "Transformers 2" exceeded 30 million, breaking the mainland's first-day box office record and sweeping the mainland film market!"

"Tencent Entertainment reports for you: On June 24, "Transformers 2" will be released simultaneously in various countries around the world.

According to information obtained by relevant people, the box office of the movie on the first day was 34 million, which was more than 10 million more than the record of 24 million held by "Red Cliff 1".

According to the judgment of some movie lovers and critics, this movie very much hopes to break the domestic box office record of 360 million yuan set by "Titanic"! "

"Sina Entertainment: "Transformers 2", released in the early morning of the 23rd, is a hit and will ignite the entire summer season. It grossed 34 million at the box office on the first day of release.

Emerging director Fang Ziheng attended the film premiere. According to director Fang, more than half of the filming of his new film "Detective Chinatown" has been completed. The crew is currently running well and there is no suggestion of financial constraints. "

"Didu Entertainment: Fang Ziheng, the new generation of box-office director, made a big fuss after attending the premiere of "Transformers 2", believing that "Transformers" is just a nutritious popcorn movie that has nothing but visual effects. Logical story to tell.”

"Transformers 2" exploded!

The explosion was unexpected and far exceeded the knowledge of people in the industry.

The entertainment media are reporting frantically, while holding high the news that Hollywood blockbusters are coming, and that the end of domestic movies is coming.

At the same time, he frequently interviewed major Chinese directors and many first-line movie stars, asking them for their opinions.

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June 25th.

Fang Ziheng, Liu Qianqian, Zhang Zifeng and their mother and daughter boarded the plane and flew to southern Thailand for the follow-up filming of "Tang Detective".

Also accompanying were Chen Yu from China Film Group Corporation and Zhao Changan, deputy director of Huayi Production Department. They represented the sponsor. One of them came to the crew to express condolences, and the other to inspect the filming progress and film quality.

On the plane, Fang Ziheng, Chen Yu, and Zhao Changan were sitting together, chatting.

In front of them, Liu Qianxi held Xiao Zifeng in her arms and was telling a story to the little girl.

Xiao Zifeng seems to like the little sister very much. After getting on the plane, his whole body was glued to her, and Zhang's mother couldn't hold her back.

"Director Fang, what do you think the final box office of "Transformers 2" will be?"

Chen Yu closed the newspaper in his hand and turned to ask Fang Ziheng. On the front page of the newspaper, there was a report about "Transformers 2".

"Quite high."

Fang Ziheng reached out to the passing flight attendant and asked for a cup of coffee. He smiled and said, "Although it is a popcorn movie, it is also a standard Hollywood industrial movie. It is absolutely superior in terms of visual effects."

"Excellent?"

"Director Fang is saying that there are movies and technologies with better visual effects in Hollywood?"

Hua Yi and Zhao Changan were stunned, and instantly heard the hidden meaning. He turned his head and asked in surprise.

"Of course!"

Taking the coffee from the stewardess, Fang Ziheng said thank you.

He looked at the long white clouds outside the window and sighed: "Hollywood's shooting technology is very powerful. If there is no external interference, it will take a long time for us domestic filmmakers to catch up with Hollywood."

"As far as I know, some famous directors in Hollywood are already using 3D technology to shoot movies."

"3D?"

Chen Yu whispered softly, showing an expression of doubt and curiosity.

What a new term is this!

"Yes, it's 3D!"

Fang Ziheng took a sip of coffee, pressed the coffee cup on the newspaper, and began to educate two colleagues in the industry.

The so-called 3D in the film industry refers to the method of recording images when shooting movies using 3D stereoscopic shooting technology.

Stereoscopic film shooting technology refers to the use of two cameras to record images at a certain distance and angle at the same time. Playing 3D movies can use various implementation methods such as front projection, rear projection, flat screen, surround screen, active and passive.

At this stage, professional 3D stereoscopic real-life photography is generally achieved using 3D shooting stands.

For example, when Cameron filmed "Avatar", he used the 3D shooting bracket developed by the team himself and cooperated with SONY's customized professional camera.

The visual effects produced by this technology are far superior to the current special effects blockbusters. They are real and clear, making people immersive, as if they have entered another world.

Hollywood uses its powerful technology and film industry system to conquer cities and territories around the world.

Domestic films still use film and a small number of digital cameras.

To be honest, what domestic films lack is neither funds nor simple shooting equipment.

Domestic films lack countless behind-the-scenes work teams and talents engaged in special effects, 3D and other film technical fields.

If you don't have funds, you can attract investment. China's economy is booming, and there is no shortage of wealthy people to invest in good film projects.

If you don’t have any shooting equipment, you can also spend money to buy it abroad.

Hengyu Media's newly purchased digital cameras and numerous new shooting equipment, as well as several domestic special effects companies that the Investment Department is looking to invest in, are all preparing for technology reserves.

But without professional operating talents, there is no need to discuss the establishment of industrial films.

At this stage, domestic filming of a blockbuster film can only rely on the accumulation of people. They are in front of the stage and assist behind the scenes. A blockbuster film requires thousands of people.

Lao Mouzi's "Hero", Chen Daren's "The Promise", Feng Tongtong's "The Night Banquet", and Wu Baige's "Red Cliff" all used huge manpower to shoot.

Although these movies represent large investments and large casts, most of the money is spent on labor costs, and the proportion of funds actually spent on film shooting is not high.

The real gap between domestic films and Hollywood lies in the production methods of industrial films and the technical talents behind the scenes.

The former can apply what they have learned, as long as they have money and people.

The latter is different. It requires the behind-the-scenes team to go to Hollywood to learn and practice, and to learn from others.

Fang Ziheng's words made Chen Yu and Zhao Changan fall into silence.

They are both working in the film industry, and they have never thought about these problems. All they think about is how to supervise the production of a movie and achieve a good box office.

They have never thought about catching up with Hollywood and how to revitalize domestic films.

After a long time, Chen Yu took a breath and asked: "Director Fang, what do you mean by external intervention?"

“It means that the leadership’s attention must be truly reflected in practical actions.

For example, if a co-production is a true Chinese-foreign co-production, the funding, main actors, and behind-the-scenes production team must all involve people from China.

Especially for the behind-the-scenes production team, at least one-third of the Chinese people must participate in order for the film to be considered a co-production.

You can't just find a Chinese artist, give him a dispensable role, shoot a few gimmicky posters and treat it as a co-production, right? "

Fang Ziheng smiled and pointed out the current problems with domestic co-productions in a calm tone.

During this period, the country has further integrated with international standards, and the entertainment industry is one of them. When it comes to specific aspects, the entertainment industry is nothing more than movies and animation.

Among them, movies are the biggest, and "The King of Kung Fu" is the product of a co-production. This movie is pretty good. Although it is a bad movie, the main characters are all Chinese.

Other so-called co-productions are really eye-catching.

A supporting actor who can't even be considered a second-rate actor appeared in a scene for more than ten minutes, and was transformed into a co-production film. Then it was openly released in China and enjoyed the treatment of a co-production film.

For this kind of bad movie, Fang Ziheng just wanted to say, go fuck yourself, fuck the mother-in-law!

There was nothing he could do when he said this in front of Chen Yu today. He was so soft-spoken and couldn't speak even if he wanted to do something, so he could only complain.

I hope this complaint can have some effect in front of Chen Yu.

Last night he talked to Lin Feifei on the phone and learned some news.

Next month, Chen Yu will be promoted to a full-time job and officially serve as the director of China Film Distribution Department.

The director of China Film Distribution Department is a serious department-level cadre.

Chen Yu was just over thirty, young and powerful, and was highly valued by Director Han and several film bureau leaders.

As if he heard the meaning of Fang Ziheng's words, Chen Yu quietly touched his arm, showed a knowing smile, and then made a phone call gesture with his hand.

That means telling Fang Ziheng that he will convey what he just said truthfully. Whether it will be of any use depends on God's will.