Zhang Allen refused to give in to the offer at all, which made Guo Bufan and others very helpless. New Zealand's Weta Digital's strength in the film industry is unquestionable.

If they hadn't turned to Weta Digital, they couldn't have thought of any other company that could meet their requirements. But in terms of movie budgets, that would definitely be an overrun.

Guo Bufan had no choice but to say: "Mr. Zhang, I also believe in the strength of Weta Digital. There are some details that we have to discuss again, why don't you take a break first, and we'll discuss them later?"

"No problem. "Allen Zhang is not in a hurry, now Guo Bufan has no other choice, what they are worried about now is the price, and the only compromise can be Guo Bufan and them.

Zhang Allen went to rest, but Guo Bufan and the others frowned and worried.

"Director Guo, I think, don't look for Weta Digital. Feng Ming said, "We can't afford their offer." There is only so much budget, and the cost of props is large, and the special effects production is not enough. Props are only part of the special effects! ”

"Props can't be discounted anymore!" visual effects supervisor Miao Yu emphasized, "If you use inferior props, the visual effects will be too bad!

"But we don't have that much budget!" Feng Ming looked at Miao Yu and said, "Director Miao, are you willing to invest in us to increase the budget?"

"How can I have so much money?" Miao Yu glanced at him.

"That's right!" Feng Ming said, "The truth is, we can only compromise a little bit in this regard. The domestic ones are also good, the new art props production company, their price is only one-third of Weta Digital! and the strength is okay. I recommend working with them. ”

"Yes, have you seen the concept of their model?" asked Guo Bufan.

"Well, I asked today, and they've already made a few basic concept drawings that are ready to be shown. Feng Ming replied.

"Okay!" Guo Bufan said, "Let's go and see Xinyi's works first, and then make a decision." ”

The next day, in the conference room of the visual effects team, Guo Bufan and others were ready to watch the concept drawing of the model produced by Xinyi Company.

At this time, Allen Zhang of Weta Digital also arrived, "Director Guo, I heard that you are visiting the works of your peers, and I don't know if it's inconvenient for me to take a look." I am also very interested in the design of my Chinese counterparts. ”

"Absolutely. Guo Bufan thought to himself that Xinyi's offer was much lower than that of Weta Digital, and it might be used as a bargaining chip to reduce the price with Weta Digital.

In front of the projection screen, Huang Shen, the new design director of Xinyi, was introducing the concept of the model they had made urgently.

"You see, this mechanical exoskeleton looks like a large humanoid armor......"

"Wait, I'll interrupt. Allen Zhang showed a questioning expression, "I have a question. ”

"Speak, please. Huang Shen said.

Allen Zhang stood up, pointed to his model and said, "This looks a bit like the mechanical exoskeleton armor in "Pacific Rim"?"

Huang Shen's expression was a little embarrassed, indeed, he "borrowed" someone else's things, the designer's business, can it be called copying? And the boss asked to get it out in a short time, how could it be in time?

"Well, maybe it's a little similar. Huang Shen's palms were a little sweaty, and he continued to introduce.

He introduced some other concept drawings, not to mention Allen Zhang this time, the experienced Miao Yu and Guo Bufan can see at a glance, these works are more or less borrowed from the design of other films.

Allen Zhang couldn't stand it anymore, and he said directly: "I see a lot of shadows of other designs on this concept map. Director Guo, if you want to adopt such a design, I estimate that the original designer is likely to sue you for infringement!"

"The thing that makes me doubt the most is. Zhang Allen stared at Huang Shen, "Can your company make such a mold?"

"This ......" Huang Shen didn't know how to answer, and on the side, Zhang Dahai, who was sitting, said: "We can design, of course we can manufacture, this is not a problem for you to worry about." ”

Allen Zhang smiled, with contempt in his expression, "If it is the consistent level of Chinese science fiction films, then I have no problem." ”

Although he didn't understand, everyone could understand that he was referring to the inferior "five cents" props that Xinyi could only make.

Zhang Dahai was hard-mouthed, and he knew in his heart that his company really didn't have that technology.

"I said, the design or something, you can modify it. The key is the price!" Feng Ming emphasized, "The price given by Xinyi is very much in line with our budget!"

Seeing this, Zhang Dahai also pushed the boat down the river and said: "We will definitely modify these conceptual drawings appropriately." And the price we give, with absolute conscience!"

Guo Bufan did not express his position, but was in a dilemma. Quality and cheapness, he can only choose one or the other.

"It would be nice if there was a good quality and fair price, but it's a pity that my country's film industry is not so developed. Guo Bufan sighed secretly in his heart.

At this moment, Guo Bufan's assistant informed: "Director Guo, the people from that Z time and space are also here, and they want to show the concept map." ”

"Z time and space?" Zhang Dahai said with a surprised expression: "This small company of less than ten people is also here to join in the fun?"

Feng Ming also said in surprise: "Didn't this company quit last time? Or am I mistaken?"

Zhang Allen smiled and said: "It seems that the competitiveness of these domestic counterparts really needs to be improved!"

Hearing their words, Guo Bufan and Miao Yu both lost interest in Z time and space, and out of politeness, Guo Bufan said: "Everyone is here, let's take a look." ”

Soon, Du Mingxuan and Tan Chenglin arrived, and after greeting each other, Tan Chenglin began to show the concept drawings that Du Mingxuan had quietly selected.

"Everyone is optimistic, the first thing to show is the individual mechanical exoskeleton independently designed by our company! In the movie, it will be the main equipment of the leading actors, and the appearance rate is very high. So we have done the details very well, and the power design is not a problem, I will say in advance, I personally like this design very, very much! I believe it will be an eye-opener for everyone!" Tan Chenglin said with a look of admiration.

is different from Tan Chenglin's imagination, after his passionate speech, none of the people present had an expectant expression, and even the assistant directors Feng Ming and Zhang Allen were still looking at their mobile phones!

Zhang Dahai looked disdainful, he didn't believe it, just those few people in Z time and space, what can they make up for this time! The people of the entire design department of his company worked overtime, plus "reference", to make these display pictures, Du Mingxuan, it is estimated that he copied other people's designs!

"But that's okay, with them sitting in comparison, it seems that the new art is quite good. Zhang Dahai thought to himself.

Guo Bufan crossed his hands and dragged his chin, his expression was indifferent, he wasn't listening to what Tan Chenglin said at all, but thinking about how to bargain with Weta Digital. As for this small company, let them go through the motions and leave.

Seeing this, Tan Chenglin opened the file where the concept map was stored, and through the projector, a beautiful mechanical design concept map appeared on the screen.

In an instant, the room suddenly fell silent, and the pupils of several people who saw the concept map for the first time dilated rapidly, and even held their breath!

"What's wrong?" Feng Ming, who was playing with his mobile phone, felt something strange and raised his head, and immediately, his expression changed rapidly, from the original boredom to surprise, and then to shock within a few tenths of a second!

"This ...... This...... This!"