Chapter 737 "Twenty Years Later-2005"

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After Lin Qiangsheng's explanation, the three of Lucas basically understood what he wanted to express, the most difficult thing to make in the whole short film is the three props, mobile phones, notebooks, driving computers, these three scientific and technological products, it is not difficult to make samples, the difficult thing is to show the human-computer interaction.

Lin Qiangsheng said to the Lucas trio: "The plot of the short film is like this, in 2005, in the early morning of an ordinary family of three, Smith turned on his laptop after his wife got up and played a video of the secretary reporting to him on the itinerary. Later, the family had breakfast together, and little Smith snatched his father's phone and played a game of Pac-Man, while Mrs. Smith took care of the children while nagging her husband about her daily routine. Mrs. Smith instructed little James in the back seat not to indulge in games, and little Smith just lowered his head and played with his mobile phone, until his mother snatched the mobile phone and urged him to get out of the car and rush to school. ”

Lucas nodded and said, "There is no problem with the plot of the short film, but it may take two or three months in terms of time!" ”

Lin Qiangsheng looked at Lucas, shook his head and said, "No, I have to rush out within a week, I need this film next week!" ”

The three of Lucas were even more surprised than Lin Johnson, he shook his head again and again and said: "Mr. Lin, a week is too short, we have to find actors, prepare props to set up the scene, and make those high-tech products you want, a week is impossible!" ”

Catmoore also said next to him: "Mr. Lin, you should understand that the current software is not up to the level you want, and we still need to develop technical improvement programs, two or three months is less, if you want to work well." I expect it will take at least half a year to implement your concepts realistically! ”

John Lasseter was eager to try this short film and wanted to implement the techniques that Lin Johnson said. But he also knew the difficulty, and said to Lin Qiangsheng: "Mr. Lin. I think the high-tech concepts you need for this scene are what you want to express to the viewer the most. If you're looking for perfect results, you won't be able to do it in a week, and it's certainly not what you want! ”

Lin Qiangsheng nodded and said, "I fully understand the difficulty in this short film, but I really need to get it within a week!" ”

He turned to look at George Lucas and asked, "George, a week's time." How about the $700,000 manufacturing fee? ”

Hearing the price, Lucas looked at Catmoore and Lasseter, obviously he was a little moved, $700,000 is a lot to make a short film, and the meaning of this short film is also extraordinary!

That's what Lucas thinks is that if the short film is released, it will cause a sensation in the United States, even though they have a non-disclosure agreement.

George Lucas looked at Kamuel and Lasseter, both of whom shook their heads at him, perhaps they were technical experts. I thought it would be difficult to shoot this short film in a week's time.

Lin Qiangsheng increased his chips again: "$1 million, a short film of less than half an hour, how about this price!" If the time of the week is done. I'll add another $300,000! ”

Lucas suddenly stretched out his hand and shook hands with Lin Qiangsheng, and said with a smile: "$1.3 million, it's settled!" ”

He stood up and said to Kamu and Lasseter, "Ed, John, you two come with me!" ”

The two looked at each other, shook their heads with a wry smile, got up and followed Lucas out.

Lin Qiangsheng listened to the dispute outside the office, he turned his head to Michelle and said, "Cher, you inquire about the finances of Lucasfilm!" ”

Michelle nodded. Asked, "You're buying Lucasfilm?" ”

Lin Qiangsheng nodded and said, "Yes, I think the special effects animation of movies will become more and more mature in the future." This industry has just begun, and this company has created an era! ”

Michelle smiled and nodded and said, "Lucas has filmed three Star Wars. I'm also a fan of him. As far as I know, each of the "Star Wars" films has grossed more than $500 million, and the first part has grossed more than $700 million, plus offline revenue, and merchandise, "Star Wars" has created billions of dollars in value so far. And Lucasfilm has made many films, Lucas's finances are very good, and it costs a lot of money to buy it! ”

Lin Qiangsheng said with some surprise: "I didn't expect Lucas to be a big guy, so his film company is definitely not short of money!" ”

Michelle nodded: "If you still want to buy it, now is indeed the time, the third part of "Star Wars" has passed 2 years, and the fourth part is still far away." But like you said, special effects and animation are already valued in the film market, but Lucas is not short of money, you have to be prepared to be rejected by him! ”

Lin Qiangsheng recalled, he remembered that Jobs bought the animation department of Industrial Light & Magic in '86 and established Pixar Animation.

Pixar is very famous, and what he remembers most is that all the animated blockbusters called "Story" are produced by Pixar!

He said to Michelle: "Then forget Lucasfilm, I guess this company can't do it without $2 billion!" So, calculate how much it will cost to acquire its animation department, and report it to me in the next two days! ”

Michelle nodded, "Yes sir, I see!" ”

"Mr. Lin, we can sign the contract right away!" After a while, Lucas walked in, and it seems that he finally convinced Camour and Lasseter.

The two sides quickly signed a contract, and then entered the casting work, and Lucas led Lin Johnson to find the top talent agency in the United States, AA.

In the short film, the first thing you need is a good wife and mother, Mrs. Smith, although this role does not have many scenes, but she talks the most in the whole film. This woman should have blonde or blond brown hair, and her hair should be a little curly, which should not only look young but also exude the breath of life, in line with the image of a good wife and a virtuous helper.

And Mr. Smith, at the beginning, Lin Johnson thought of Brad Pitt, this actor has a good image, he is also sunny and handsome, and mature and stable. But after understanding, it was discovered that Pete is now just in his early 20s, and he has just won a small role in "Growing Pains", an unlikable rock star. Pete is too young now to pass directly.

Kamuel and Lasseter prepare the scene while planning the props, and a week is enough time for them to scratch their heads. And Lucas accompanied Lin Qiangsheng to Hollywood casting, and even Michelle was sent out, she listened to Lin Qiangsheng's plot introduction throughout the whole process, and gave her the task of renting a house in the suburbs, which was very simple and really an ordinary house with a sense of life.

Lin Qiangsheng's short film doesn't need to arrange the scene into a high-tech type, what computer-controlled curtains, automatic water heaters, etc., don't need to add to those vain things. He just wanted to show an ordinary morning in the ordinary family twenty years later, and it was as simple as that! (To be continued.) )