China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 276 Yoga Skills
However, Su Zhe had not considered this unique idea at the beginning of the Gravity movie shooting plan.

After nearly a year of hard work, Tai'a Media's special effects team finally completed the production of the initial special effects preview today.

At the same time, construction machinery and equipment are also ready in large warehouses located in the suburbs.

At this point, the preparatory work for the movie has been successfully concluded. Su Zhe used all domestic special effects for this movie.

In this production, Gravity's photographer plays a crucial role.

They not only have to participate in the preview production of the early special effects shots, but also have in-depth discussions with the special effects team to find the best way to present Su Zhe's creative intentions.

Although we have detailed Gravity shot drawings as a guide, not everyone can truly control it.

At least at this stage, Tai'a Media has yet to find talents who can perfectly master this challenge.

Originally, Su Zhe planned to find a suitable photographer in China, but he did send an invitation to Gu Changwei.

However, since Gu Changwei photographed "The Forgotten Child" in 2005, he has never taken over the job of photographer again.

Even Lao Mouzi and Jiang, who have collaborated with him many times, are now having trouble asking him to come out.

Facing Su Zhe's invitation, Gu Changwei politely declined.

Later, Su Zhe turned his attention to Zhang Li, who had collaborated on a film with Tai'a Media Group.

The director who directed "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life" has shown a strong interest in this work.

But unfortunately, when Su Zhe found him last year, Zhang Li had already accepted the filming task of "Revolution of 1911" invested by Shanghai Film Industry Corporation.

2011 is the centenary of the Revolution of . If Zhang Li breaks the contract, the consequences will not be easily solved.

Therefore, despite Zhang Li's intention to participate, bad timing prevented him from becoming the film's cinematographer.

For this movie, Shanghai Film Group has put all its efforts into it, specially inviting more than 70 stars including Long Ge, Li Bingbing, Hu Ge, Zhao Xuan, etc. to participate in the movie. Almost all of this year's network resources have been invested in this movie.

One can imagine how high their expectations for this work are. After all, with a gem like "The Founding of a People's Republic" at the forefront, Shanghai Film Studio certainly wants a share of the pie.

However, dreams are always beautiful, but reality is often unsatisfactory.

The decision to invite Long Ge to participate now seems to be a mistake.

The whole movie seems fragmented because of Huang Xing's role. Those famous battles that should be touching people's hearts, such as the Huanghuagang Uprising, the Wuchang Uprising, and the Yangxia Defense War, are like children playing house, losing their due value. Solemn and shocking.

The only one worthy of praise is Lin Juemin played by Lao Hu.

Through an affectionate "Letter to His Wife", he promoted the call of humanity and love in war to the extreme, becoming a bright spot in this movie.

Commander Huang's chaotic command, although somewhat unexpected, can be regarded as one of the rare highlights in this movie.

There are indeed some other photographers to choose from in China, but after experiencing two accidents, Su Zhe began to think carefully.

He was worried about whether the abilities of other photographers except Lao Mouzi could adapt to his efficient work rhythm.

However, it was obviously unrealistic to ask Lao Mouzi to be the photographer. He was busy with his own film project "Thirteen Flowers" at the time, so how could he have time to serve Su Zhe?
What's more, as they are both well-known domestic directors, such cooperation will undoubtedly lower each other's style.

After some weighing, Su Zhe finally chose Liu Weiqiang.

Liu Weiqiang has directed "Infernal Affairs" and "Initial D", and his lens style is very strong, which left a deep impression on the audience.

Moreover, after he finished filming "No Longer You Alone" last year, his work this year has not yet been fully arranged, which just provided Su Zhe with an opportunity.

Since the end of last year, Liu Weiqiang has stayed in the Imperial Capital, conducting in-depth discussions with the special effects company based on Su Zhe's shot script, which has continued until now.

His joining undoubtedly injects new vitality into the film, and also makes Su Zhe full of expectations for the final presentation of the film.

"General Manager Su", "General Manager" and "Director Liu" walked through the hall, and the greetings came one after another. There were nearly a hundred people in the hall, and many of them knew the purpose of Su Zhe's visit.

If today's small meeting can be passed, the smooth start-up time of Gravity preparations will soon come.

Tai'a Media Special Effects Company's imax small screening room is simple and exquisitely decorated. In addition to the necessary projection equipment, there are several rows of large red soft chairs placed in the center, just like an ordinary theater.

Zhang Yuxia waved her hand gently, and the bright lights were instantly extinguished. On the big screen in front, half of the dark blue earth came into view. It was as beautiful as a real space scene and breathtaking.

Although the silent effect weakens the shock, it is closer to the reality of the vacuum environment in space.

At the beginning of the film, a long shot of more than 17 minutes flashed by, showing a relaxed and enjoyable space operation scene.

Then, the scene switched to a scene of a silent and violent impact on the space shuttle, and the CG character rolled on the workbench, accompanied by bursts of dizzying tumbling movements.

Combined with the already produced gasping sounds, the exciting and immersive scenes are vividly displayed under the three-dimensional glasses.

The audience feels as if they are in space, experiencing thrilling adventures with the astronauts.

"Not bad! Pretty good!" The lights came back on, and Su Zhe took the lead in applauding. His applause was not only an encouragement to the special effects team for their hard work, but also gratification that they could strictly follow the script.

"Mr. Su, don't worry." Wang Limin, the chief engineer in charge of the gravity special effects, a seemingly gentle man in his thirties, said confidently.

"Except for the scene in the space capsule, which cannot have the slightest deviation, for the special effects production of the other shots, we ensure that the deviation will not exceed 3."

After hearing this, Su Zhe nodded and expressed satisfaction with Wang Limin's answer.

He is well aware of the importance of special effects production in movies, especially in such a science fiction blockbuster involving gravity. The accuracy and realism of special effects are directly related to the success or failure of the movie.

The professionalism and rigor of Wang Limin's team gave him full confidence in the final effect of the film.

However, Su Zhe knew very well that Wang Limin, the Chinese chief special effects engineer of Tai'a Media Special Effects Company, was already aging prematurely even though he was only 26 years old.

Overworking his brain for long periods of time, often working overtime until late at night or even staying up all night, put his body and mind under tremendous pressure.

Looking at Wang Limin's tired face and thinning hair, Su Zhe couldn't help but advise: "Limin, you guys are really outstanding, but you should also pay attention to your health.

If you have a wife at home in your current situation, she will definitely feel distressed and blame the company for squeezing you.

Therefore, I suggest that your group take a collective rest for two days to adjust.

After the movie starts, that's when you get really busy. "

Su Zhe's words warmed Wang Limin's heart. He felt the care and consideration from the director.

Su Zhe waved his hand gently and advised with a serious look on his face: "Li Min, you really need to rest.

The body is the capital of revolution. Don’t wait until you are exhausted before you regret it. "His tone is gentle and sincere, making people feel that his concern is not empty talk.

Zhang Yuxia next to her hesitated for a moment, but after seeing Su Zhe's dark and determined eyes, she decisively stood on Su Zhe's side and told Wang Limin: "Listen to Mr. Su, your team needs to rest."

Wang Limin was about to open his mouth to refute, but Zhang Yuxia's serious expression made him shut up.

He knew that only a "black face" like Zhang Yuxia could subdue his personality of forgetting to eat and sleep whenever he encountered a good project.

In past lives, there are indeed many programmers who died in the office. Su Zhe knows this very well, so he pays special attention to the health of his team. He understands that although work is important, the health and lives of employees are priceless.

During the production process of the film, the shots produced by Su Zhe were not static.

He gave the special effects team a certain degree of freedom, allowing them to innovate and adjust within a certain range.

The special effects lens deviation degree 3 mentioned by Wang Limin was set by Su Zhe in order to ensure the effect of the film while also taking into account possible errors in actual production.

So, what is deviation? Simply put, it refers to the degree of difference between the special effects production and the original shot. In the movie Gravity, since most of the shots are produced using CG technology, the deviation of the special effects shots is particularly important.

It involves the presentation of virtual elements such as space suits, space shuttles, and space stations worn by actors, as well as the degree of integration with the actors' performance scenes.

In order to ensure the realism and look and feel of the movie, Su Zhe asked the special effects team to arrange the shooting scenes strictly according to the scenes in the early special effects preview during the production process.

The actors only need to show their facial expressions in the space suits, and the rest will be carefully produced by the special effects team based on the preview scenes.

This production method can not only show the unique science fiction atmosphere of Gravity, but also ensure that the overall effect of the movie meets expectations.

Indeed, such special effects production requires extremely high coordination and on-site execution efficiency.

As a photographer, Liu Weiqiang personally participated in the special effects production, which not only improved the collaboration ability of the entire team, but also provided the special effects artists with realistic explanations of lighting effects in front of the camera.

Without his participation and guidance, it would be impossible to recreate the shocking scenes in the previous film "Gravity".

In the opening scene of the movie, the heroine is standing on the console modifying the code of the Chinese Clairvoyance Space Telescope.

The broken space junk from the stars collided with each other. The male protagonist and the female protagonist were separated during the collision, and the female protagonist made regular rotational movements in space.

These pictures not only require special effects artists to accurately restore the space environment, but also use lighting and photography skills to create real and shocking visual effects.

Liu Weiqiang relied on his rich photography experience and profound artistic attainments to provide valuable suggestions and guidance to the special effects artists.

He knows how to use lighting to highlight the focus of the picture and create a sense of loneliness and danger in space.

Under his guidance, the special effects artists were able to better restore the real scenes in space, making the audience feel as if they were in the vast universe.

At the same time, Liu Weiqiang also focused on communication and collaboration with special effects artists. He knows that special effects production is a teamwork process that requires everyone's joint efforts and cooperation.

Therefore, he always pays attention to the progress and effects of special effects production, and promptly puts forward questions and suggestions to ensure the smooth progress of the entire production process.

During the filming process, there will indeed be situations where the lens does not exactly match the close-up of the character's face in the CG picture.

If the deviation is too large, the heroine's face may be obscured by the transparent cover on the spacesuit, causing the outline of the heroine's face to partially disappear during the screening, which will undoubtedly seriously affect the audience's viewing experience.

To prevent this from happening, enough leeway must be left in pre-production.

The more leeway left, the more flexible Su Zhe can adjust during shooting to ensure the best picture effect.

Although the deviation between 3 and 5 does not seem to be much different, in terms of picture presentation, the difference is very significant.

Especially in the current era of digital Blu-ray movies and the rise of giant screens, audiences have increasingly higher requirements for picture quality.

Therefore, the production team must strive for perfection in every detail. Only in this way can we present film works that shock and satisfy the audience.

A deviation of 2, which seems like a tiny number, actually represents a lens float of more than ten centimeters.

In a movie, such a fluctuation is by no means a simple numerical change, it is directly related to the coherence and realism of the picture.

Su Zhe is well aware of the importance of this, so he treats every special effects shot extremely rigorously and strives to achieve the most perfect effect.

He gave Wang Limin's group a two-day break, not only to show sympathy for their hard work, but also to allow them to adjust to a better state and devote themselves to the next work with a better mental outlook.

He knows that special effects production is an extremely energy- and time-consuming process that requires team members to maintain a high degree of concentration and creativity.

Su Zhe came home at night and found that Da Tiantian was not in the room.

He couldn't wait to go to the gym to relax with Da Tiantian, so he hurried downstairs and walked towards the gym.

However, when he walked to the door, he unexpectedly heard Emma's cute voice.

The sound was as sweet as a clear spring, instantly dissipating the anger in Su Zhe's heart.

He stopped and listened quietly to Emma's voice, feeling an inexplicable warmth and tranquility in his heart.

"Mom, aren't you tired from squatting like this?" Emma sat on the gymnastics mat and looked at Tiantian curiously.

Da Tiantian squatted on the gymnastic mat with her left foot bent, her right foot raised high on her left knee, holding a book in her hand and reading with gusto.

Hearing his adopted daughter's question, Da Tiantian raised her head with a smile, her eyes shining with encouragement.

"Do you want to learn from mom?" Da Tiantian encouraged her, her voice full of kindness and expectation.

However, Emma, ​​a smart little girl, has already seen through her mother's "trick".

She secretly tried this posture and knew that it was not comfortable, so she refused with a smile: "No!"

Da Tiantian looked at Emma's sly smile and was not angry. Instead, she loved this smart adopted daughter even more.

She knew that Emma had her own thoughts and opinions and would not be easily swayed by other people's words.

This is what she has always admired and liked.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?" Su Zhe walked up behind the two of them silently, picked up Emma, ​​and lectured with a fierce look on his face.

Emma blinked her big eyes and looked at him innocently, as if to say: "I'm waiting for mom to sleep with me."

"Why do you have to wait for mom to sleep with you?" Su Zhe asked curiously.

"Because mom likes to sleep with Emma!" Emma replied matter-of-factly, and Su Zhe was stunned by her childish voice.

He didn't expect Da Tiantian to be so guarded against him and not give him any chance.

Da Tiantian secretly spit on Su Zhe, secretly glad to have her daughter as a shield.

Ever since she learned the advanced postures, Su Zhe's interest has become extremely high.

If Emma hadn't been here, she would have been troubled by this guy every day and couldn't get out of bed.

As for why cute little Emma came here so obediently, it was Da Tiantian who forced Emma to call her mother and take her to find Su Zhe's father.

It was only after she learned it for a while that she realized that squatting like this was not just about exercising the muscles of her thighs and calves.

There is also some interesting connotation that is not common to outsiders, and because of this, Su Zhe has been really aggressive towards her during this period.

If she continued to be harassed by Su Zhe like this, she might not be able to keep up with her physical strength when she turned on the phone. She didn't want people to laugh at her.

"Daddy wants to sleep with you today, how about it? Don't you need mommy to accompany you?" Emma looked at her mother's smiling face, then turned to her old father who was waiting expectantly for her answer, and wrung her little hands nervously. Together, I don’t know how to choose.

"Then let's sleep together! But you have to promise not to move!" Da Tiantian's heart was filled with love for her daughter. She glanced at Su Zhe, who seemed full of expectation, with a hint of warning in her eyes.

Su Zhe secretly calculated in his heart that once he went to bed, he would have his own little Jiujiu.

At that time, he only needs to sneak into the bathroom quietly and close the door gently. Even if the world is turned upside down, how can Emma know it in her sleep?
"Okay, okay! I haven't slept with my parents for a long time. How about we invite Sister Tangtang and Senior Sister to join us?" Emma tilted her little head, frowning slightly, and made this suggestion.

Su Zhe naturally agreed with her heart, but Da Tiantian was not lightly defensive about him. She immediately stood up, took Emma and said: "Sister Tangtang and Senior Sister have fallen asleep, let's go to sleep too. !”

However, when Su Zhe went upstairs just now, he clearly saw that the lights in Tangtang's room were still on. Was it really okay for Tiantian to lie to her children like this as if nothing had happened? He couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart.

"Why are you standing there in a daze?" Da Tiantian walked to the door.

(End of this chapter)