After hearing that facial expression capture technology had been developed, Levy immediately became interested and wanted to go over and have a look.

In fact, Levy also knows that the principle is not too difficult. Now that motion capture technology already exists, it is technically mature to develop a facial expression capture technology similar to it. It's just that Levy doesn't know anything about science and technology research and development, and his own team has not been able to develop the corresponding technology, and now, with the help of Disney, this technology has made a breakthrough, which makes him both surprised and emotional.

Surprisingly, he was even more sure that many technologies could appear as long as he was willing to work hard, and he didn't have to wait for others to develop them before picking up ready-made ones. And the feeling is that large companies are worthy of being large companies, and the level of their teams is indeed higher. Disney was able to make a breakthrough in its technology by lending it a team, but they had as many as six computing teams -- and these big companies didn't just rely on tricks to become top industry players.

"I heard about the breakthrough in technology, so I came over and took a look. Who is the person in charge sent by Disney? Can you show me our new technology? ”

"I am."

As soon as he stepped into the technical department, Levi immediately opened his mouth to ask questions. He wanted to know, on the one hand, he was very interested in knowing what the technology here had done, and on the other hand, he was also very interested in knowing who led the completion of such a technological breakthrough - Disney should not mind if he started digging into the corner, right?

Levy's question was quickly answered. In the crowd, an Asian girl who didn't look very old answered his words - to Levy's surprise, there were not many women in the technical department, most of the people here were science talents, but the person in charge of this place turned out to be a girl?

Levy knew. The Asian population has always had a very high standard of learning, and it is not surprising that there are Asians participating in a subject such as physical computing. However, the fact that this girl was already one of the people in charge surprised Levy.

"Liu Lulu," the Asian girl on the other side stretched out her hand and shook Levy's hand gently, and then immediately quickly pulled her hand back, "I'm a staff member sent by Disney." The person in charge is my professor, and he's not here. ”

I see, Levy nodded. He also knows that most of Hollywood's scientific computing teams are run by physics professors hired from universities, and sometimes, it's inevitable that there will be professors who take students to do things together. It's just that, even if this is the case, the person who can be so good that the mentor can bring him to participate in the special effects production is also considered a talent.

"I can't think of it. There's a girl like you in the tech department. Levy couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"Is this racism or sexism?" Levy's words immediately caused Liu Lulu to fight back, although her tone was very flat. But the meaning of the words made Levy overwhelmed.

"Of course not, I just think you're too young and too beautiful. People like you can be a star, why do you have to learn technology......" Since he lost his word, Levy immediately wanted to make up for it. Although the girl in front of her is not very beautiful. But what girl doesn't like to be praised by others?

"You and I know very well what the status of Chinese Americans in Hollywood movies looks like, I have enough brains, and I don't need to play harlequins and make money from lowly - can the topic of me be stopped? You're not here to discuss this, are you? ”

Liu Lulu's words easily shattered Levy's compliment, and the faint pride in her words also made Levi shake his head speechlessly: What this girl said was indeed not wrong at all, but her temper was really impulsive. And, when you hear compliments, these are the first things that come to mind...... Even if you are a technician, is it necessary to think rationally in the face of such words?

"You're right, I really don't have that much time: tell me about your technological breakthroughs."

Levy didn't bother with her, he really didn't come here to argue with her. In fact, Levy has already seen their new device: this practice of sticking sensor points on the face has not been seen by others, but Levy has been doing so many times.

The helmet-like shooting tool, combined with the iron piece attached to the face, can capture facial expressions very well, and if you combine it with the patch on the body, then even if you play some skin, the appearance is not human at all. In Levy's memory, this thing was James. Cameron's team researched Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, the gorilla in King Kong, and Caesar in Rise of the Planet are all this kind of technology - even Levy remembers that Blizzard claimed to use this technology to shoot Warcraft and let Wu Yanzu play Guldan......

This technological breakthrough has a lot of effects - although this Liu Lulu has a bit of a temper, but it can be heard in the words, it is only because she has no good impression of Hollywood - in fact, Levy himself is not very satisfied with the role played by Chinese Americans in Hollywood movies, and he can be regarded as deeply sympathetic to this, so if Liu Lulu is really capable, then she can be forgiven for having a temper, and it is nothing to say something unpleasant.

"There is not much breakthrough in technology, if you want me to say that you are early, this thing cannot be put into use immediately."

However, Liu Lulu's words made Levy stunned again.

"Didn't you say it's ready for use?" Levy wondered.

"This facial expression capture machine works on the same principle as motion capture technology, and when shooting, they sense any subtle changes in facial expressions through a sensor and transmit them to the computer. But I don't know who told you that this thing can already be used, our technology is still only a preliminary success, and it has not yet reached the level where it can be used properly - facial capture and motion capture cannot be done at the same time, which means that you can't do both in one shot......"

Liu Lulu immediately began to talk about the immaturity of technology, and when she talked about these, her interest suddenly rose. Levy understood what she meant, but unlike the girl who thought it was impossible to shoot, he had a different opinion.

"In other words, when filming now, you have to let Beckinsale talk to the person opposite, play this scene again, and then let her play it herself in the air, play the same scene, and then be able to play the movie well?"

The so-called can't be filmed at one time, that is to say, the same scene has to be completed twice - obviously, as a scientific and technological personnel, Liu Lulu hopes to shoot the scene at one time, so that the technology can be regarded as a success. But for Levy, what's so hard about shooting more?

Liu Lulu stopped, she frowned, and only after thinking about it did she speak, "Theoretically feasible." Still, to show in front of the air? Can this be done? ”

Obviously, she is a master of technology, but she is not an acting talent.

"Trust me, you can."

Regarding this result, Levy sighed slightly: It seems that the so-called breakthrough is only a partial breakthrough, and there is still a long way to go if you want to reach that level in the future. Although Levy did not hope for a one-step explosion of technology, he was still a little disappointed to see such a situation. This is not a big progress, and we still have to work this road.

And this also brings another problem: because the technology of the film is not qualified, this has a greater test of the actor's acting skills: it is not a simple job to act in the air.

However, Levy has enough confidence in the actors he chooses.

"Do you have a problem?" Levy turned his head and looked at Beckinsale behind him.

"Performance problems?" Beckinsale asked rhetorically before shaking his head, "It's really more difficult, but it's not like you can't perform." ”

"If you don't have a problem, then I'm going to have to ask for a lot of reshoots." "With the new technology, all of your special effects have to be reworked. ”

"If you don't care about spending money, why should I care about being tired?" Beckinsale asked rhetorically.

"Very good then, the special effects part about the Magician has been reworked." Levy snapped his fingers and gave the order to those around him, "Redo these things with new technology." ”

"But if we can't do that, we can stop it immediately." Behind Levy's back, Liu Lulu opened her mouth again and added, "If the actor's acting skills are not qualified, then I can't follow your orders." ”

Levy was even more surprised by the stubbornness of the girl in charge of special effects production: special effects producers do not have much status in Hollywood, they are an emerging industry, but the film and television industry is an inherent giant. It's not a wise choice to dare to confront a producer like this.

However, Levy admired this girl: she dared to insist on her own knowledge, and did not easily compromise on her professional affairs, this is a remarkable person.

Levy looked at the young girl again: this kind of perseverance and spirit of excellence is not something that everyone has. With these alone, her success is no accident.

"No problem, you are a professional, if there is anything, you can discuss it with the director." Levy replied to her words, and he looked back at Nolan, who nodded: he also knew that there were some things that were better to listen to the opinions of professionals.

"But what if I have a disagreement with the director?" The girl reluctantly asked, "Can I go directly to you to discuss?" ”

It's stubborn...... This question made Levi shrug his shoulders, "I believe that Director Nolan will give full consideration to the movie, you have to learn to negotiate things." As for finding me, that's unlikely, because for the next period of time, I'm going to be traveling far away and not in North America. ”

"Far away?" Nolan, who was behind him, spoke in some surprise this time, he hadn't heard of it.

"Yes, Far Gate. I'm going on a trip to Asia -- over there, I have something to do. (To be continued......)