Motion capture technology appeared very early, but in the past, most of them were mechanical, acoustic, electromagnetic and other motion capture technologies, which were relatively backward.

Until 20 years ago......

Based on the principles of optics, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a set of graphic marionettes, the earliest optical motion capture system, called "Op-Eye".

Optical motion capture technology has also been successfully favored by Hollywood and applied to movies.

The current mainstream motion capture technology actually relies on the continuous improvement of "Op-Eye", the continuous improvement of the "motion capture costume" on the marionette's body, the installation of more sensors, and the use of more sensor balls to improve the final visual presentation.

The "black sensor suit" worn by Tom Hanks in "The Polar Express" is the latest invention of ILM.

Unexpectedly, when Hollywood is still capturing more actions by increasing the number of sensing balls, the optical laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found another direction.

Sure enough, it's a world-class university!

When it comes to the promotion of science and technology, the whole of Hollywood together is not an opponent.

Of course, if there is research and development, there must be funding!

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private university and its main source of funding is ...... It is the donation of celebrities.

As for the meaning of this "donation", it is very profound.

Some of them are really free donations, and some of them are ...... In fact, it is the acquisition of the latest scientific research results.

"No problem, donate $10 million to MIT in the name of New Globe......"

"How much? $10 million?"

Cameron looked at Don in surprise with a strange expression.

"What's wrong?" Donn was puzzled.

Cameron sneered: "This is the most sophisticated and high-end technology in the world, and it is unique! Not to mention the daily expenses of researchers, the cost of equipment alone is more than 10 million US dollars!"

"Wouldn't it?

Donn was shocked.

Even if it's a valuable IMAX camera, it's just a few hundred thousand dollars.

Cameron said: "After all, this is the latest research result, which is equivalent to a concept version. Even if it is a price from the ground, we can't help it. ”

"How much does it cost?"

"25 million...... $30 million, that's enough to cover the lab's R&D expenses for the past two years, and it can also set aside a fund for further R&D. It's a good deed. ”

"$30 million ......"

Don twitched the corners of his mouth, his heart stirring.

What a lot of money!

In the previous life, the budget of "Avatar" was as high as 500 million US dollars!

Among them, the production cost was 280 million US dollars, and the publicity and distribution cost was 220 million US dollars.

Of the $280 million in production costs, $65 million is technical support.

In other words, Cameron spent $65 million to solve technical problems in order to shoot "Avatar"!

"What about patents?"

Tang En's heart moved, and he suddenly blurted out.

In the future, motion capture will still be a "marionette". The expression capture technology is constantly being developed by relying on the principle of "optical head covering".

Cameron shook his head and said, "I don't know, but it's ...... The patent for marionettes made them a lot of money. If you want to buy out the patented technology at one time, I am afraid it will be difficult to do it without 100 million US dollars. ”

Don pouted and never mentioned the stubble again.

That's ridiculous!

The headgear expression capture system is unprecedented at the moment, and it is still in the testing stage, so the unit price is high. When the technology is mature and can be mass-produced, a set of top-level equipment, 5 million US dollars is enough.

Can be reused.

However, spend $30 million on the first crab...... It doesn't seem to be a loss!

Don's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Okay, that's it! Contact them immediately, it's 30 million dollars! Within two months, I'll see a sample of the new equipment!"

"You won't be ......"

Cameron's eyes widened, apparently seeing through Done's intentions.

Don smiled: "At the end of July, I'm going to shoot "The Avengers", and it just so happens that I can use this set of equipment." ”

Cameron was about to vomit blood, and he worked hard all over the United States and consulted dozens of service providers to find the capture technology he wanted.

It's good now, it's a part-time job for Donne!

That's true for the real-time preview technology at the beginning, and the same is true for the expression capture technology this time!

O robbers!

This Don is so unreasonable!

This was prepared for "Avatar", and he ended up making a wedding dress for others......

"The Avengers...... This type of film doesn't need such high-end capture technology!" Cameron gritted his silver teeth, his eyes on fire.

Don En smiled and said: "Don't be so stingy, although it's a popcorn movie, but as a filmmaker, you always have to keep improving, right? Besides, there is a superhero 'Hulk' in "The Avengers", which just needs motion capture and expression capture technology. You're not happy that I'll be a guinea pig for you?"

Because of his experience in his previous life, Donn decided not to shoot a single movie of "The Incredible Hulk", but let him appear directly in the assembly of "The Avengers".

Other superheroes don't need expression capture, not even motion capture, just the true color effect.

The Hulk is different, he is not a normal human, he looks like a monster.

If you want to shoot this green monster realistically, you need high-end technical support.

Cameron is powerless against Donn's shamelessness.

I scolded him ten thousand words in my heart: "Robber!"

Back then, he robbed his "Titanic".

Now, he reached out to grab the latest technology he had painstakingly prepared for "Avatar......

If the visual effects of "The Avengers" shocked the world and improved the aesthetic taste of global audiences, how could "Avatar" still have revolutionary epoch-making stunning special effects?

Don saw his concern, waved his hand, and said, "James, your worries are really redundant. In fact, we filmmakers pursue perfectionism, but those ordinary movie fans, do they understand? Do they understand real-time preview technology and expression capture technology? Can they tell which scene is computer CG and which picture is motion capture? Too much in-depth research is just an explanation to professionals in the industry, not a responsibility to fans. ”

"No!" Cameron looked solemn and pointed to his chest, "It's responsible for the cause he loves." ”

Tang En smiled, not wanting to debate with him more, "The biggest selling point of "Avatar" is actually the 3D effect, which is a transformation from scratch. Other computer CG and motion capture are just enhancements of technology. I can assure you that "Avatar" is definitely the world's first commercial film shot in 3D!"

Cameron gave Don a deep look and nodded.

He's so scared!

He was afraid that Tang En would suddenly have some idea one day to borrow his 3D direct shooting technology to make a 3D movie and release it before "Avatar".

Then he's going to vomit blood.

It's okay, Donne...... There is also a trace of the bottom line.

With Donne's current status, since he has made a guarantee, there is absolutely no possibility of breaking the promise, and Cameron is relieved, sighs, and says: "However, the presentation of 3D effects, the current digital technology, is definitely not good." ”

The resolution of digital images is far inferior to that of film.

This can be seen with the naked eye through the IMAX giant screen.

Once the image is 3D, the weakness of low resolution of digital copy will be further revealed.

If the current digital photography technology has not improved, then the 3D version of "Avatar" will not be a stunning visual effect, but a dizzying one.

In his previous life, in order to solve this problem, Cameron cooperated with a number of digital companies and spent $14 million to finally develop a new photography system and digital technology.

The resolution, color saturation, and clarity of the digital copy of the 3D format have been greatly improved.

"What a coincidence!"

At the mention of this topic, Don raised his chin slightly in a deliberate manner.

Cameron's eyes lit up, "What?"

"You know, I've bought two companies, and Company X is advancing digital technology to make IMAX digital cameras that can accommodate the higher resolution of giant screens," Tang laughed. Not to mention Dolby Laboratories, the push for audiovisual integration was a request I made on the first day I acquired the lab. ”

Dolby Laboratories is actively promoting the Dolby Cinema project.

If you want to succeed and realize the transcendent audio-visual enjoyment of Dolby Cinema, the sound part is actually not difficult, which is after all the housekeeping ability of Dolby Laboratories. The biggest difficulty is the more prominent high-definition visual imaging.

Whether it's digital imaging technology promoted by IMAX or high-definition digital imaging technology promoted by Dolby Laboratories...... Cameron's requirements are a huge help!

Quite simply, one of the two technologies is "input" and one is "output". One is to shoot at a higher resolution when shooting, and the other is to be able to shoot at a higher resolution when projecting.

As long as it can be perfectly combined, you can achieve the desired visual effect!

It is even more high-end than the digital photography system and digital technology used in "Avatar" in the previous life!

You know, both IMAX and Dolby Laboratories are the pinnacle of the industry!

And under the promotion of Donn, these two projects have been secretly developed for two years.

Cameron was pleasantly surprised: "You have been pushing for new digital camera technology and digital imaging technology for a long time?"

Don smiled: "Of course, don't forget, I am also a representative of the new school of directors, and I am also a technical controller! I am no worse than George Lucas!"

In the field of digital technology, George Lucas is very famous.

It is also the most powerful promoter of digital shooting in the industry.

However, ILM is only a special effects company, which is very powerful in software technology and hardware research and development...... Far from IMAX and Dolby Laboratories.

In today's Hollywood, the real master of digital technology is Donn Walker!

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