From start-up to completion, it took a total of 38 days.

However, counting the preparation for filming and the time to go back to post-production, it took at least 60 days or more.

After filming the last finale scene, Hu Yifei chartered a star-rated restaurant in Sanya. In addition to eating and drinking with his own people, he also has to give a banquet to the leaders of the city bureau who have helped him many times. And the aftermath of the completion must also be handled properly. After all, borrowing someone else's bank for so many days, it's already very good that people don't ask you for fees. I will definitely have to decorate it and restore the decoration again.

"Brother Bo, it's better for you to deal with the aftermath."

Wu Xiubo smiled: "No problem, you can rest assured that I will do things." ”

"Filming with Ah Fei, the speed is so fast," Guo Donglin said sincerely, "It feels much faster than me preparing a sketch." ”

Fan Wei quipped: "It's not too much fun, right?" ”

"It's not enough." Guo Donglin admitted very simply, and said: "Ah Fei, you also want to participate in this year's Spring Festival Gala, and then we will have a good gathering." ”

……

"Bank Robbery Exercise" is not a movie that relies on special effects, Hu Yifei came back and finished filming a few shots, and when Wu Xiubo came back, he had already completed the behind-the-scenes production. He still had a few ideas that needed the involvement of the VFX department to make them happen. But he didn't know much about this business. I have the impression that a few years later, there are many special effects companies in Chinese mainland, such as crystal stone, Tiangong Pictures, Colorful Film and Television, Lesheng Culture and Colorful Pictures, etc., which can undertake Hollywood's special effects work, but unfortunately none of them existed in 2003.

He searched the Internet for information in the industry, but there was very little information, so he had to turn to someone for help.

"What are the domestic special effects companies?" Zhang Yimou was surprised when he answered the phone, "You are stumped on me." The post-production special effects of "Heroes" are all done overseas, and if you need them, I can help you get in touch. If there are not too many special effects, Hong Kong's special effects companies can also solve it, and you should know better than me if you ask Liu Dehao. ”

Hu Yifei found that he asked the wrong person, how could this kind of wealthy master be able to look at the domestic Wumao special effects at this stage, "That's not necessary, I don't need much for my movie." Thank you Director Zhang, does Director Zhang know anyone who has kept up with the beauty factory? ”

"Shangmei Factory...... You're going to find someone, and I can help you with that. But I advise you to find a Hong Kong special effects company, Shangmei Factory focuses on animation production, which may not be able to meet the special effects needs of the movie. ”

As soon as Hu flew to get the contact information, he and Wu Xiubo went straight to the studio non-stop.

"That's it, right?"

"It should be." Wu Xiubo said uncertainly.

This old national brand is really too famous, but the location is completely inversely proportional to its fame. It's very hard to find, and the taxi driver is an old driver.

Before the 90s of the last century, as long as Shanghai Film Studio was mentioned, there was no one who didn't give a thumbs up. There are too many masterpieces born with this, and there are countless international awards. But on the eve of the new century, domestic animation has not escaped the fate of a depression in film and television works, and has also missed the best opportunity for the development of domestic animation. Over the years, people have come and gone, and I don't know how many batches of animation talents have changed, but there are still people who have always stuck to their posts.

There is hope that there is a group of old artists in Shangmei Factory who are sticking to the last bastion and have also preserved a trace of Shangmei Factory's heritage. As soon as the situation is slightly better, the battle to turn around will start immediately. In 2000, it also produced excellent animations such as "Baolian Lantern", and in 2001, it also kept pace with the times, and produced fashion animations such as "I'm Crazy for Songs", which received numerous praises, which are signs of recovery.

Moreover, in the past two years, the animation production content of Shangmei Factory has also risen sharply. Five thousand minutes of content were produced last year alone. Although the animation industry is in a period of rapid expansion in terms of output and participating production units, it is still in the stage of "pediatrics" in terms of its market operation. Shangmei Factory has spent a lot of effort on market-oriented operation. A 10-minute domestic cartoon can only be sold for 100 yuan once it is broadcast on a TV station, but the cost is as high as 300,000 yuan.

How can such a huge income deficit develop?

-- It's just a bubble.

When Hu Yifei and the two found a place, they were also very surprised. Although the area of old houses covers a wide area, the mottled building walls all exude the atmosphere of history. Walking in, there are few people. Occasionally, I met employees, and I was not surprised by the two of them. Only occasionally will I look sideways at Hu Yifei, a young man with a backpack, a thick cotton jacket, and a baseball cap and sunglasses.

Hu Yifei didn't care about these eyes at all, he had already indulged in the glorious history of this studio. The classic character modeling of "Sheriff Black Cat" that I watched when I was a child is still vividly in my mind, one ear, sheriff white cat, etc. There are also the original paintings of "Little Tadpole Looking for Mother", the shape of the great sage in "Havoc in Heaven", the posters of classic animation works such as "Seven Brothers of Hulu Baby", "Shuke and Beta", etc., which are simply dazzling.

When Zhengjue's eyes were not enough, an old and kind voice suddenly came from behind, "You are Hu Yifei." ”

Hu Yifei turned around, took off his sunglasses, and nodded politely, "Hello old man, I am Hu Yifei, this is my companion Wu Xiubo, who is also a famous actor and musician, may I ask who you are?" ”

"My name is Zhou Keqin, and I am the current director of Shangmei Factory." The old man kindly stretched out his hand, "It's been a long time since anyone in the circle has come, and when I heard Zhang Yimou's call, I was still a little puzzled, I didn't expect you to travel so fast." ”

Hu Yifei was taken aback, hurriedly stepped forward and held it with both hands, and said, "It turned out to be Director Zhou, the director of Zhou, why am you embarrassed to trouble you to come out in person." ”

"It's okay to be idle, why don't I take you on a tour of Shangmei Factory?"

"Well, I can't ask for it."

Zhou Keqin personally led the way and introduced them to the oldest animation studio in China, including animation, puppetry, paper-cutting, and origami base studios, but after a long time, many studios have not worked anymore, but there are still people carefully taking care of them. This group of people also attracted the curiosity of many employees, "Factory director, who is coming?" ”

"Work hard, a kid in the circle." Zhou Keqin also introduced: "I will show you how we make animated films. "When I entered the studio, I immediately saw several artists working wildly, quickly sketching images on the drawing paper. It can be seen that they are still more enthusiastic about traditional hand-painted paintings. That's why there are such beautiful lines.

Hu Yifei's eyes lit up, these are all talents, and the images of countless classic animated movies flashed in his mind.

"Factory Director!"

Suddenly, a long-haired man with glasses walked over with an embarrassed expression.

"What's wrong, Xiao Zhou?"

The man's face flashed with unbearability, but he still sighed and said, "Factory director, I'm here to resign to you." You know my situation, my family has bought a house and has to repay the mortgage, and my wife is also sick......" As he spoke, his eyes suddenly turned red, and he couldn't go on.

Zhou Keqin was also stunned, let out a long sigh, patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's hard for you, Xiao Zhou." You are a capable person, a Master of Arts from the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, an MBA from the University of Hong Kong, and you stood out as soon as you entered our factory. It's just that I didn't expect you to still not survive, but the above has already submitted your application for promotion to deputy factory director, why can't you wait longer. ”

"Director, I'm ......"

"Okay, no more talk." Zhou Keqin sighed for a long time, "Have you thought about where to go next?" ”

The man surnamed Zhou had a heavy face and said in a choked tone: "It's Shanghai TV, and he may work in the news center." I have done so many things over the years, I have worked in the office of the Public Security Bureau, I have worked in the cable station, I have worked in the news media, and the art factory is the most comfortable place for me to work. If it weren't for the pressure, I would never leave......" "I know, I know. Needless to say, when to leave, everyone will go and see you off. ”

"The factory director...... and Duan Xiaoxi and Huang Hongmei are also leaving together. He said embarrassedly.

“…… Let's go, and do a good job outside. Don't fall into the name of our Shangmei factory. If the environment in the factory is good, I welcome you back at any time. Zhou Keqin couldn't help but his old eyes were a little moist, he looked back and smiled, and said to Hu Yifei and the others: "Let you see the jokes, cartoons are not very sluggish, and this salary can't retain talents." Alas......"

Hu Yifei didn't care about the old director's sad mood, staring at the long-haired man very unsightly, seeing that they were finished talking, he couldn't wait to take the initiative to step forward and stretch out his hand and say: "Hello, let me introduce myself, I am the boss of the Beijing family film and television company, called Hu Yifei." I'm sorry I listened to the conversation between you just now, and I would like to ask if you want to go to the capital to work. To tell you the truth, I'm here today to look for animation special effects production for a new movie, and I also intend to set up an animation special effects company. Although it is privately owned and does not have such a glorious history as Shangmei Factory, we are full of sincerity and sufficient funds. ”

"Xiao Hu, you-" The old factory director glared, and almost blew his beard and hit someone.

Before the man left, he drove the excavator in front of him.

Wu Xiubo touched Hu Yifei and reminded him to pay attention to the occasion, Hu Yifei reacted and smiled embarrassedly, "Ah, oh, haha...... Factory director, I'm sorry, Meng Lang, Meng Lang, you don't remember the villain. He said a word of greeting, but he was still unwilling to give up this opportunity in front of him, and took it out of his pocket again, but he was very embarrassed and couldn't take out a business card, "Brother Bo, do you have a business card, give me one." ”

Wu Xiubo sweated wildly, peeked at the old factory director, and handed him a business card of his own at the risk of being beaten.

"This is our contact information, why don't we have a meal together later and talk about it in detail."

The man surnamed Zhou was slightly stunned, passively shook hands, looked down at the business card in his hand, and was silent.

"Don't forget to contact us! See you or leave you! Hu Yifei smiled heartily, turned around and said to Zhou Keqin: "Old Zhou, let's talk about business directly, don't dare to delay your time again." ”

Zhou Keqin was annoyed at first, but then he was relieved. He's so old, and he's never seen it on any occasion. Hu Yifei rashly drove the excavator, which can only be said to be a man of temperament. He also knows that Hu Yifei is making a lot of money now, and he should also have some ability. Since they have all decided to leave, there is nothing he can do, and if he can find a better place for his subordinates, he will naturally be happy to see it. It's just that Hu Yifei, this kid is so inauthentic, it still makes him angry, and he points his fingers and says: "You, if you weren't introduced by Zhang Yimou, I'd have kicked you out now, come with me." ”

[That's it for today, it's a little Kavin, please Haihan! ] 】