Imperial capital.

Tiangong Yicai Technology Co., Ltd.

Fang Ziheng, dressed in army green casual clothes, with a pair of black straight-leg pants and a black peaked cap on his head, accompanied by Xiao Yang, inspected various departments to check the progress of the special effects of "Edge of Tomorrow" and the 3D transformation.

The National Day file has come to an end, and with the end of the holiday, several big-selling movies have returned to calm, and the guns in the hands of the media have been temporarily closed, secretly rubbing to find movies with high attention for the Chinese New Year.

With a total investment of up to 250 million, "Edge of Tomorrow" is naturally the top priority.

The news of the 3D transformation of the movie has been blocked by Hengyu Media, and no relevant information has been revealed to the outside.

At the beginning of the year, "Avatar" was born, and after sweeping the world's major box offices with superb 3D technology, a 3D boom has been set off all over the world.

The same is true for the Chinese-language film market, where many filmmakers open their mouths in 3D and close their mouths about special effects, keeping up with the wave of 3D.

The audience's voice is also very high, happily looking forward to the release of 3D blockbusters, hoping that Chinese films can keep up with the pace of Hollywood.

According to the 2010 3D Movie Research Report, the top 10 3D movies in the world are listed!

The United States tops the list: $2 billion.

Little Day is in second place: 471 million US dollars.

Third in the UK: $428 million.

France fourth: 365 million US dollars.

Russia fifth: 3.36 US knives.

Huaguo ranked sixth, with a total 3D box office revenue of 289 million US dollars.

In Germany, which is in seventh place: 280 million US dollars.

Australia eighth: $236 million.

Italy ranked ninth: $216 million.

10th in Canada: $195 million.

In 2010, the total 3D box office worldwide exceeded 5 billion US dollars!

The fiery 3D wave even blew to the World Cup in South Africa in June, and many countries used 3D screening halls to broadcast the event in order to make it hot.

This is especially true in the film market, where a film is added to 3D production, which can both bring new buzz and gimmicks, while also driving up ticket prices and getting audiences into IMAX theaters.

In a short period of time, 3D technology has set off a wave of innovation around the world.

And back to the movie itself, the real situation is far from that!

The domestic 3D martial arts film "Su Qier" released in February, and the two Hollywood blockbusters "Alice in Wonderland" and "Battle of the Gods" released in March.

After June, the domestic 3D cartoon "Super Silicon Warrior" and five Hollywood movies "Dragon Agent", "Cat and Dog Wars", "Inception" and "Wizard's Disciple" will be released.

Among many 3D movies, only "Inception" has achieved a high level of 3D effects, which makes the audience more satisfied.

Other movies are all big pens.

fakes, pseudo-3D, cheating money, the audience scolded, and they couldn't wait to stab the main creator and producer of the movie.

As a result of shoddy production, the audience's interest in 3D movies has gradually declined, especially after hearing about 'switching to 3D', and they have lost the desire to watch movies.

"Edge of Tomorrow" is engaged in the transformation of 3D, and the conversion cost of 50 million can achieve 75% of the effect of real shooting 3D.

Now that the movie is not finished, this news must be kept secret first, and it cannot give the outside world and opponents a chance to bring rhythm.

In addition to China Film and Wanda, Huayi, who invested in Tiangong Brilliant together, knows some information.

Outside the office hallway.

Fang Ziheng looked at the busy employees inside, and asked Xiao Yang, "Mr. Xiao, how is the transformation going?" ”

"So far, it's been relatively smooth, and the special effects part of Edge of Tomorrow are not much, and we put most of our energy and time into the 3D transformation."

Xiao Yang responded with a smile, his slightly tired expression was very relaxed, and he pointed to the two renderers inside and said, "Director, you see, that is the stereoscopic picture renderer used for conversion, and the previously shot footage is doing the final process." ”

"In order to catch up with the schedule and maintain the filming schedule for a month, we Tiangong Yicai have been recruiting, and even discussed with China Film Digital and Beishi Technology to hand over a simple content to several other special effects companies in China.

Director, don't you know, there are more than 5,000 people engaged in special effects in our country, of which 2,200 have joined the production of "Edge of Tomorrow", 600 people are responsible for special effects production, and 1,600 people are responsible for 3D transformation. ”

Fang Ziheng nodded and advised: "On the premise of ensuring quality, speed up the progress as soon as possible, and it is best to complete it before mid-December." ”

"Don't be afraid to spend money, you can add more if the cost is not enough!"

2,200 people joined the post-production of "Edge of Tomorrow", such a large project, 50 million is definitely not enough, and he is ready to increase the cost.

Compared with the high production costs, the time consumed is the main part of the movie.

If it hadn't been scheduled to be released in the Lunar New Year file a long time ago, Fang Ziheng would definitely stretch the time and put "Edge of Tomorrow" in the summer of next year.

Fortunately, there are not many special effects shots in "Edge of Tomorrow", three-quarters of the shots shot every day are live-action, and the 3D conversion can start on the same day after being sent to the three special effects companies.

"The director can rest assured, we will definitely pinch the time, not only to ensure the quality of the movie, but also not to delay the release schedule!"

Hearing that the big boss was willing to add money, Xiao Yang's face was overjoyed, and he said on the spot that there was no problem.

That posture, I was almost afraid that he would go up in person.

October 7th.

On the last day of the holiday, the crew of "Edge of Tomorrow" gathered again.

Coast of the East China Sea, Zhoushan!

On the beach near the military port, a large number of exterior locations have been built.

An abandoned town behind the beach, the main road in the middle of the town has been completely paved, and two fake runways for military fighters have been decently arranged.

The application order of the Supreme Military Department came down, agreeing to the request of the crew of "Edge of Tomorrow", and the Southeast Military Region fully supported the filming of the film.

Speaking of this, it is really thanks to China Film and Han Dong.

Before the National Day, Han Dong and Fang Ziheng invited Deng Wendi to Beijing and invited her to watch a half-hour film of "Edge of Tomorrow".

After Deng Wendi watched the finished film, he shouted out the overseas full copyright of 25 million US dollars without saying a word.

$25 million!

One of the highest copyright fees for overseas export of Chinese films.

If Fang Ziheng agrees, he can recover 170 million soft girl coins in an instant, which is equivalent to recovering most of the cost before "Edge of Tomorrow" is released.

Fang Ziheng refused!

Proposed a way to release it globally and divide it overseas!

and assured Deng Wendi that the final effect of the movie will only be better than the half-hour finished film she saw.

Deng Wendi thought about it for a while and agreed verbally.

At the same time, she also put forward a request, the strength of the overseas publicity of "Edge of Tomorrow", she has to see all the finished films before she can make a decision.

In this way, the three parties hit it off and set the strategy for the global release of "Edge of Tomorrow".

The next day, Han Dong made a second application report to the above!

An application was forwarded by the leaders of the Propaganda Department and submitted directly to the Supreme Military Department.

Edge of Tomorrow!

A film filmed by a Chinese director, starring by Chinese soldiers, and saved the world by Chinese soldiers, will be released worldwide!

Audiences all over the world can see this movie at the end of 2010 in the Chinese New Year file.

That's a big deal!

It is not only to show the strength of the country to the billions of people in China, but also to let the tens of billions of people in the world and the people of all countries feel the military strength of China.

In 2010!

As reform and opening up enter its 30th year, the country's economy has developed at a high speed, and the people's material living standards have improved markedly.

At this point in time, countries around the world have different opinions about China's national strength!

It just so happened that through a movie show, the muscles of Huaguo were shown, and the people's perception of China was quietly reversed in a drizzling and silent way.

Maybe it's not good, maybe it's a chicken-and-egg fight, maybe it's a joke.

But..

There are things that need to be done, and there are things that need to be proven!

Huaguo!

It's time to flex your muscles.

After receiving the order, the Southeast Military Region dispatched an air force division, 120 combat aircraft of various types, and 200 auxiliary aircraft.

One of the three major fleets of China, the Eastern Fleet dispatched three destroyer groups.

In addition, the military department sent a video of the aircraft carrier that could be disseminated to the outside world for the post-production of "Edge of Tomorrow".

When he received the notice, Fang Ziheng was excited!

Not only him, but the entire crew has entered fantasy and high court.

After consulting the script in detail and conceiving the picture shots, Fang Ziheng found that although the number of warships and fighters is still insufficient, as long as the post-modeling replication is doubled, the expected shooting effect can be achieved.

The videos provided by the military and the appearance data of a number of weapons really saved a lot of time in post-production.

Ten o'clock in the morning!

Departments are ready to work.

Fang Ziheng, Ning Ruoshui, Hao Yi, Wen Muye, Ning Hao, Han Dong, and Su Lun, who rushed over to help, each had a military walkie-talkie.

Cheng Xiaodong, Sang Lin, and Wu Jing, the three military commanders, the heads of various departments of the crew, and the twelve military representatives who were filmed were also holding walkie-talkies, with serious expressions and waiting for the battle.

Fang Ziheng and Ning Ruoshui, the two of them stood on a temporary high platform.

In front of them, six monitors lined up to dock 12 special squads, fighters, warships, group officers and soldiers, as well as rows of amphibious armored vehicles about to enter the sea, and an artillery regiment placed in the town behind.

The monitor in the far middle is aimed at the upstream shore.

Where is the base of the military port, the shore defense forces and the shore-to-ship missiles are loaded, ready to be launched.

"Report, Unit 1 is ready!"

"Report, the second machine is ready!"

"Report, the third machine is ready!"

"The twelfth machine is ready!"

Six monitors, one lift and two positions, six aerial helicopters, and six push mirrors for close-up shooting.

In order to attack its battle, Fang Ziheng mobilized all the photographers under Hengyu!

A total of 18 full-time photographers from the film production department and the film and television production department are all on the battlefield, and several of them are the heads of the photography department of the crew.

The reports came one by one, and the whole crew was ready to start up!

Soon, Ning Ruoshui's walkie-talkie also sounded a solemn and loud voice.

Ning Ruoshui was dressed in a camouflage combat uniform, heroic and bright.

After receiving the report.

She nodded slowly at Fang Ziheng, and her jade lips spat lightly: "Director Fang, you can start shooting!" ”

"I see."

Fang Ziheng's eyes condensed, turned to look at the blue sky, put the walkie-talkie to his mouth, and shouted: "Everyone is ready!" ”

"All departments ready!"

"Actors ready!"

"Eighty-eighth, the first shot!"

"Let's go!"

Order!

The huge shooting battlefield is extremely vivid in an instant, and a vigorous and condensed momentum of battle spirit fills the entire coast.

Buzz buzz..

Six Wuzhi helicopters took off and flew to shoot six different directions of the battlefield, taking aerial pictures of all the scenes.

Peal Pedal..

Tight, rhythmic steps sounded.

In the No. 1 monitor, seven warships on the military port were activated at the same time!

8,000 officers and soldiers marched in full gear and magnificently boarded the transport plates.

At the front of them, 12 special squads including Liu Ye, Deng Chao, and Liu Qianqian took the lead in boarding the ship with 360 group performance soldiers with a height of 1.8 meters.

All of them wore the same exoskeleton and held high-tech weapons with a metallic sheen in pitch black and a sense of technology.

Fang Ziheng did not play in person this time, but returned to his directing skills and sat in front of the monitor.

He played Li Mu, with a soldier playing a stand-in to help him complete the battle.

Boom

Boom

In the rear town, 72 cannons fired at the same time!

Under the camera, thigh-thick cannonballs with long tongues of fire soared into the sky, streaked through countless waves of air under the blue sky, and finally blasted down the sea several kilometers away.

"No. 2, push the camera up!"

"No. 3 machine, don't shake the aerial footage!"

Fang Ziheng looked serious, quickly gave the shooting command, and at the same time came to the front of the No. 2 monitor to watch the picture.

This shooting is one of the four famous scenes in the movie!

The performance of the military, he is not worried, it is nothing more than a relatively compact act.

What he was really worried about was that the camera didn't catch the shocking image in time and had to start anew

You know, when the cannon goes off, there are ten thousand taels of gold!

Even if it's an empty shell, it costs money to hit too much!

Bang bang bang..

Bang bang bang..

After half of the base shells were empty, the supporting artillery regiment completed the task, and the first shot was shot.

Call.

Fang Ziheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Luckily, luck is mine!

Cameras 2 and 3 were out of order, and the picture of the cannonballs was perfectly filmed.

Without any stops, the shooting continued.

Fang Ziheng picked up the walkie-talkie and gave instructions to the No. 1 and No. 4 machines.

This time, the military followed his request, one by one, and gave him enough time to shoot.

The military did not make any other demands, just one principle!

Don't be fearless, it's best to shoot all at once, and if you can't, it doesn't matter, they can come twice more.

Machine No. 1, military port!

Unit Four, Beach Blast!

The information of the two aerial cameras was transmitted, and two pictures appeared on the monitor.

The seven warships completed the start and slowly left the port.

Twelve special operations teams stood at the front of the deck, looking out into the depths of the ocean with their faces as if they were sinking into the water.

In the depths of the ocean to the east is the alien Eastern Route Army base, and they are here to destroy this base and disperse the alien Eastern Route Army.

Seven warships broke through the water, majestic and high-spirited, with unrivaled faith, and slaughtered into the depths of the East China Sea.

The horn of the fighter plane sounded!

Fang Ziheng's heart moved, and he pressed the walkie-talkie and said loudly: "Aerial photography group, the arc of the ballistic jump of the missile must be clear!"

"Understood!"

As soon as the words fell, 120 warplanes took off at great speed on the four warships.

The 12 fighters at the head swooped down and then flipped over the fuselage and opened fire at the same time.

Chirp. Chirp. Chirp.

Twenty-four small missiles were fired at the same time, piercing the sky and flying over the endless sea, shooting into the depths of the ocean.

After shooting a few kilometers at a rapid pace, the missile mischievously cocked its tail, made a sharp Z-shaped turn, and then fired in a different direction at a faster speed.

This scene is very shocking!

Fang Ziheng looked at the monitor, and an indescribable satisfaction and pride rose in his heart.

The prosperity of Huaguo has really arrived!

………

Bang boom

Bang boom

Da Da Da Da ..

On the beach, the blasting group detonated the point.

The sand and dust are flying, and the smoke of gunpowder is filled.

In the beach position, another group of soldiers who had already been prepared came out of the trenches and shot at the sea and the sky with their weapons.

The main purpose of this section of the footage is to capture the heroic and fearless momentum of the Chinese soldiers and the spirit of swearing to fight to the death.

The aliens knew that Hua was counterattacking them, and sent a large force to land and attack the warships overseas.

Fortunately, we had already prepared for a long time and ambushed on the beach on the coast in advance!

Our personnel intercepted layer by layer, bursting out with the spirit of swearing to death, doing their best to stop the sneak attack aliens and buy time for the attacking warships.

Of course, the footage can't show aliens, so you can only use green scenery and special effects to complete the sea battle in the later stage.

In addition, the filming procedures and the military exercise schedule this time are not consistent with the footage shown in the final film.

The plot, images, and pacing also need to be rearranged through post-editing to achieve the best visual effect.

"Edge of Tomorrow" has a total of four large-scale famous scenes!

The first one has already been filmed, in the evening before the counteroffensive of the military base!

The second is this military port, where the navy, land and air forces have strengthened their counteroffensive, and the frontal hard steel alien East Route Army.

The third famous scene is also one of the biggest breaking points of the movie!

The Chinese soldiers launched an all-out general attack, and the million-strong army crossed the Yangtze River and killed the alien Western Route Army.

This shot will be taken next week, at the third important location downstream of the Wuhan Bridge.

As for the famous scene in the last scene, it was left to the special operations team to create.

World War I, destroy the alien Earth Headquarters Base!