In the conference room, on the white screen, the projector projected image is displayed, which is a concept art of Optimus Prime.

Hank, project director of ILM, presses the remote control, and the image changes, and the concept art of Megatron appears on the white curtain.

Then, there are bumblebees and red spiders.

Then, the back picture shows the design details of the backs and specific body parts of the four Transformers protagonists.

Even though it was just a picture, not a dynamic video, everyone present, including Ronan, could see the intention of ILM's design.

Hank then said: "This is a preliminary design proposal, and we have the first version of the concept drawing based on a variety of design inputs. ”

Ronan looked at Optimus Prime and Megatron on the white curtain, his brows furrowed slightly, and he didn't speak.

Hasbro's Brian Goldnamo rubbed his chin and didn't know what he was thinking.

Hank continued, "According to our design concept, Transformers will be made up of an infinite number of mechanical components, such as Optimus Prime, which will be made up of nearly 12,000 mechanical components. To enhance realism, we ditched the boxy, blocky shapes of the anime and toy Transformers and replaced them with robot shapes with a large number of detailed parts. ”

He looked at the crowd and saw that no one was talking, and said: "During a transformation process, thousands of components of the robot will move at the same time, thus avoiding the phenomenon that the volume and mass of the Transformers in the Transformers cartoons can be reduced and expanded at will, which is difficult to explain with everyday physics. The altered Transformers also highlight their fundamental alien origin. ”

Ronan listened carefully to every sentence and said, "Your design concept is very correct, Transformers are not simple machines, they cannot be stacked in the form of a box transformation like cartoons and toys, they are alien life forms, but the carbon-based structure is different from humans." ”

Hank hurriedly said, "Yes, we understand it that way. ”

Brian Goldner then interjected: "The idea is right, I totally agree with it. He took the laser pointer and pointed to Optimus Prime and Megatron in the screen, "Optimus Prime is okay, but are you sure anyone else can recognize Megatron?"

"Live-action movies are not cartoons and toys," Hank said. ”

Hasbro has never really been involved in the production of live-action films, and Brian Goldner has no experience in this area.

Michael Bay did not participate in the discussion because the final decision was only in Ronan's hands.

"ILM is very correct about the design concept of Transformers, and it is also suitable for live-action films. Ronan got the relevant design drawings yesterday, specially prepared, and gently waved his hand to Connie, Connie stood in front of the projector, and connected the projector to her notebook. He continued: "As we all know, there is a fundamental difference between live-action films and cartoons and toys, and the idea of cartoons and toys does not lend itself to live-action films. And times are changing, and Transformers, as a living form, cannot be a simple block combination, which is shown in the movie, which is not convincing. ”

Brian Goldner scratched his head and seemed to be thinking.

Hank is very calm, as a very experienced special effects director of Industrial Light & Magic, his understanding of the movie is indeed quite profound.

Connie adjusted the projector and turned it back on, and the new picture that appeared, the familiar Optimus Prime model and the concept art of Optimus Prime, the latest design of Industrial Light & Magic, were put together, forming a stark contrast.

Ronan picked up the laser pointer and pointed to the picture: "This is Optimus Prime, whether it is the old model or the concept art of the new design, as long as you are a little familiar with the Transformers series, you can recognize it as Optimus Prime." ”

He gestured to Connie, and when Connie put it on the next page, the laser pointer was pointed at the concept art of Megatron: "If you don't say it's Megatron, how many people would think it's Megatron if it's released alone?"

Brian Goldner kept nodding his head, and that's what he thought was the biggest problem with the preliminary design.

Connie continued to turn the page and waited until the bumblebee appeared, Ronan said: "The design of the bumblebee is very distinctive, especially the puppy-like eyes, which are very cute and attractive, but the same problem is too different from the original appearance. ”

Hank had already understood what Ronan was trying to say, and was about to speak, but Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "Listen to me first." ”

Connie turned to the page of the Red Spider.

Ronan said directly: "On the left is the old version of the Red Spider, which is considered the most handsome robot in the Transformers. On the right is the new Red Spider ......"

Brian Goldner answered, and was unceremonious: "Even if someone like me like Hasbro hadn't told me, I wouldn't have believed this was the Red Spider!

Hank was only in charge of the design, not insisting on his own opinion, and the client's needs were the only criterion, he said: "This is just the first draft, and it is for discussion." ”

Ronan nodded, and didn't mean to blame, this design was meant to be constantly improved, but said, "I emphasize it again." Hank, your concept is not wrong, with your concept, redesign the Transformers, but the design of the Transformers, the appearance must be close to the classic version of the eighties and nineties, so that people who know or have heard of the Transformers, at the first glance, can make them associate the image with the specific character name. ”

"I understand, we make modifications, we redesign the look," Hank said. ”

"Don't lose sight of the looks, the image of the Transformers and the influence they already have, is the foundation of the success of live-action films," Ronan stressed. Feelings are the focus of our publicity and marketing, although the film adaptation is bound to ruin many people's beautiful childhood memories, but the overall appearance that is more in line with the memory can arouse their feelings. ”

Brian Goldner continued: "The look can be different, like the red and blue livery in the concept art, which is perfect for Optimus Prime and allows us to launch new merchandise, but it has to be recognizable to people who it is. ”

Ronan agrees: "It's very important that all the conceptual designs are reversed. ”

In fact, at the beginning of the project, Ronan emphasized these, but film creation is not a job that can be completed by one person, what is needed is the coordination and cooperation of multiple teams, and everyone's creative concept will be different, which can only be solved through continuous communication and coordination.

Michael Bay, who had been silent, said at this time: "The necessary changes still have to go, my ideal action scene, hand-to-hand combat between the Autobots and the Decepticons, because they are mechanical bodies, it is impossible to touch with blood, but it can be parts and fragments flying all over the sky, highlighting the visual effect." ”

Ronan laughed: "Michael's idea is very good, the fights in the action scenes, the scattered parts, can also highlight the intensity. ”

Hank wrote it down.

Michael Bay is undoubtedly very good at action scenes, and his words suddenly reminded Ronan of one thing, once the fight scenes of Transformers were intense, tense, and even blood-pumping, Michael Bay did a very good job as a director, but one thing was not very good.

The second and third parts are slightly better, which is most evident in the first.

Without the action scenes in which Optimus Prime and Bumblebee participate, the Transformers fight together, and it is always difficult to tell who is who, or even which is the Autobots and which is the Decepticons.

Even the Decepticon mark is extremely rare.

Ronan thought of this and reminded, "Also, the marks of the Autobots and Decepticons are not obvious enough. ”

"The main difference is in the eyes, the Autobots' eyes are blue, and the Decepticons are red," Hank said. ”

Ronan shook his head: "It's really an intense action scene, this is not enough, and it is difficult to tell the difference, the marks of both sides must be reflected in the physical appearance." The difference between the two factions of Transformers is more obvious, and the difference between the Transformers individuals is equally obvious. ”

He looked at Michael Bay again: "This aspect should also be paid attention to during filming and production, so that the audience can easily distinguish who the Transformers involved in the battle are." ”

Michael Bello thought about it and said, "I'll figure it out and focus on design." ”

Faced with Ronan's request as a producer, others could only cooperate, and Hank also said: "We will focus on this part of the second design. ”

Ronan looked at Brian Goldner and asked, "Do you have anything else in mind?"

Brian Goldner laughed and said, "Ronan, you think more than I do. ”

Today's meeting is going on, and Brian Goldner is even more confident that "Transformers" will be successful.

Ronan consulted with others and said, "That's all for today's meeting, let's keep talking." ”

George Clint adjourned the meeting, and it was getting late, and everyone left the conference room one after another.

Ronan and Scott Swift came together.

"How's the financing going?" Ronan asked, "I'm going to need a lot of money for the next phase." ”

Scott said softly: "Don't worry, there is no problem, our overseas financing channels are getting wider and wider, and at present, with the help of the channel of Embassy Pictures, we have entered the Oriental market for financing." ”

This was a bit unexpected by Ronan, but it didn't mean to stop it, just reminded: "Focus on reputation, focus on credibility, this is the foundation of our financing." ”

Scott assured: "The Foundation has always taken it very seriously. "There's a lot of rich people out there who make their fortunes on resources, and they're interested in investing overseas," he said. ”

Ronan nodded: "You are still responsible for the specifics, but you must not violate laws and regulations, and don't talk nonsense." ”

Scott understood what Ronan meant: "Don't worry, I specifically emphasized that the manpower sent over was also carefully selected. ”

Talking about the Foundation's problems, Ronan and Scott walked out of the Relativity Building, and after returning to the estate, they received a call from Candace Swanepour.

Candace Swanepel says she is interested in the exotic landscapes of India and wants to see something different.