The set of "Immortality", the 10th studio shooting base.

More than 300 warriors wearing retro divine light armor, riding brown and yellow high-headed horses, stabbed forward in unison with snow-white spears, leaving a magnificent scene.

"Click!"

"Okay, this paragraph is over, hard work everyone!"

Three seconds later, Fang Ziheng's voice came out through the audio from the studio.

Call.. Call..

"It's not hard, thank you director!"

The uniform thank-you sound sounded, and the 300 soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, carefully dismounted from their horses, and led their horses out of the studio.

Pedal Pedal Pedal ..

Ten minutes later, the horses walked out of the studio, and the staff of the props team and the life team immediately turned on the ventilation system to remove the smell left by the horses.

Subsequently, more than a dozen employees wearing masks took brooms and drags to clean up the garbage on the ground.

On the set, except for the cast, the rest of the crew did not rest immediately and continued to be busy.

Adjusting the camera position, laying props, arranging Weiya, and processing the picture just shot, the entire crew of more than 200 employees is carrying out the follow-up work in an orderly manner.

In front of the monitor, Fang Ziheng moved the rolling chair and stepped back, allowing the staff of Tiangong to transmit the picture to the 3D small screen.

"How?"

"Director, the picture can be used!"

The three special effects staff kept tapping on the keyboard, and one of the team leaders didn't look back, and raised his hand to make an OK.

Fang Ziheng breathed a sigh of relief, got up and shook his arms, came behind the three of them, looked at them for a while and said, "It's hard work, check more, if it's no problem, immediately send the captured pictures to the special effects branch of the base." ”

"Understood!"

The three of them responded, smoothly operating the computer, and doing a more detailed examination of the captured footage.

3D shooting, time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Even if the shooting is done, it has to be pre-checked by the 3D screen to find out the problems and flaws.

These problems and flaws cannot achieve perfect results through many real shots, and can only be repaired little by little by using modeling and transformation.

Any 3D blockbuster cannot be completely live-shot, and a certain amount of conversion must be added.

Theoretically, in the case of immature real-life technology, 85% of the real-life shooting and 15% 3D conversion, the visual effect of the film can achieve the best chemical reaction.

More than an hour later.

After the new set was arranged, Fang Ziheng waved his hand, and the shooting continued.

"Liu Haoran, Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Song Yi, Luo Jin, Jiang Shuying, Zhang Songwen, it's your role."

"It's coming, it's coming!"

The seven leading actors have already painted their makeup, dressed in the robes of the Great Trunk Academy, and appeared on the stage with their own exclusive magic weapons.

Master Liu used a dustbrush, Da Mimi used a bell, Song Yi used a pagoda, Luo Jin used a sword, Jiang Shuying used a mirror, and Zhang Songwen used a picture.

Liu Haoran didn't have a magic weapon, and pinched a few pieces of homemade yellow rune paper.

He is also a rookie, except for the terrifying Zixiao Divine Thunder, the cultivation realm is not enough to use the Divine Sense Imperial Envoy Magic Weapon.

The seven people held magic weapons, and with the help of the staff, they went to Weiya, and staggered out a Big Dipper Seven Star Array.

A few minutes later, the WIA team was ready.

"Ready!"

"Actors ready!"

"Scene 48, first shot first, start!"

Crash

Below, more than 20 people pulled Weiya at the same time, and the seven actors charged forward in a Beidou formation and launched a fierce attack.

On the monitor screen, the background screen prepared in advance is displayed.

A vast mountain range that is clear and lush, and the demonic spirit is soaring.

Somewhere in a mountain stream on the periphery of the mountain range, seven rainbow lights converged in one place, sending out a shocking power and rushing down the mountain stream and waterhole.

Above the waterhole, a huge blue snake head spit out the core, looked at the seven people viciously, and spit out a dark flame from its mouth.

The seven-man team hurriedly dispersed, avoiding the attack wave of both sides.

suddenly

There's one missing person in the picture.

Fang Ziheng's eyes were stunned, and he immediately started scolding.

"Click!"

"Liu Haoran, where are you running, it's all flying out of the camera.

"Director, I'm sorry, I didn't control my body."

"Do it all over again!"

"Click!"

"Da Mimi, why did your bell fall, you play with mud!"

"Click."

"Song Yi, who made you pout, can you take a snack!"

The tyrant-like roar sounded on the set, and the entire set was silent, both the actors and the crew were honest.

It took more than a dozen shots in a row to pass this set of shots.

………

January 8, 2015.

The New Year stalls are over, and the Spring Festival stalls are coming.

Hengyu Mutual Entertainment held a grand celebration banquet for "The Return of the Great Sage" in the imperial capital, and celebrities and filmmakers in the circle came to cheer one after another.

The movie was released for forty days, with a total box office of 1.92 billion, breaking a number of domestic film records, which is enough to be included in the epic of animated films.

Hundreds of media reporters took the initiative to apply to watch the ceremony, counting the guests and friends, there were thousands of people, attracting countless eyeballs.

Since there are no famous directors and no actors in the movie, Hengyu Mutual Entertainment deliberately made a lot of noise, and made a red carpet and a signature wall to build momentum for the animation theme.

Half past six in the evening.

Fang Ziheng, who returned to the imperial capital, wore a black suit and a long windbreaker outside, and walked on the red carpet with Tian Xiaopeng, the director of "The Return of the Great Sage".

On the red carpet, Tian Xiaopeng held his head high and was slightly nervous in the face of reporters' photos.

Speaking of which, he is not very old, just forty years old.

In 1997, he served as the production supervisor of the domestic cartoon "Journey to the West".

In 2001, the restoration of "Old Summer Palace" and the three-dimensional animated short film "Lunch" were selected into the Chinese 3D Yearbook.

In 2004, he directed the 3D animation film "TURBOBOY", which won the Animation Sample Excellence Award of the Cartoon Art Committee of the China Television Association and the Best 3D Animation Award of the China Digital Art Professional Committee.

In 2006, he directed the original film sample "Jungle Master", which won the Outstanding Animation Award of the Huaguo Digital Art Professional Committee.

In January 2010, he directed the three-dimensional animation film "Anthill Adventure" at the Vanke Pavilion of the Magic City World Expo.

Subsequently, Tian Xiaopeng wrote and directed "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", and spent nearly two years, looking for investors while shooting.

It wasn't until he met Fang Ziheng that he shot the movie in one go.

After four years of sharpening a sword, I finally shined, and everyone was excited and nervous.

Fang Ziheng let go of his freedom, deliberately slowed down to cooperate with the other party, and said with a smile: "Director Tian, don't be nervous, let the reporters take enough pictures, remember, you are the most handsome boy at the celebration banquet tonight!" ”

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be." Tian Xiaopeng was stunned when he heard this, and smiled modestly.

Immediately, he took a deep breath to relax the emotion in his heart.

The two walked across the red carpet, signed autographs and took photos under the guidance of the hostess, and walked into the infield with chic steps.

Bang bang bang..

Bang bang bang..

In the banquet hall of the hotel, thousands of guests burst into unparalleled applause, cheering for Fang Ziheng and Tian Xiaopeng, the two producers and directors of "The Return of the Great Sage".

On the stage, the host He Jiong stepped onto the stage, waved his hand to greet everyone, and shouted: "Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and friends, welcome to all of you to participate in the celebration press conference of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", thank you!"

Next, let us invite Mr. Fang Ziheng, the film producer, and Mr. Tian Xiaopeng, the director, to the stage with warmer applause and welcome them! ”

Bang bang bang..

Bang bang bang.

The thunderous applause instantly flooded Tian Xiaopeng's heart, and a cry of joy suddenly came to his heart.

"Let's go, go on stage!"

Fang Ziheng pulled him and strode onto the main stage.

The two took the stage, and the applause of the guests was even more enthusiastic.

He Jiong handed over two microphones, Fang Ziheng took one, smiled slightly, and took half a step back to let Tian Xiaopeng speak first.

"Thank you, thank you."

"It's really not easy for "The Return of the Great Sage" to achieve such results."

"I remember that when the film project was established, my good friends called me crazy, saying that there was no market for animated films, that no one even watched Hollywood's top special effects animation, and that domestic animated films could not be sold at all."

Tian Xiaopeng spoke emotionally, first talked about his mood at this time, and then recounted the filming of "The Return of the Great Sage".

From film project approval to animation technology, from investment difficulty, shooting difficulties to animation prospects.

A handful of sad tears and tears, the more I talked, the more excited I became.

finally

Facing endless applause, he changed his words, looked at Fang Ziheng and thanked: "Here, what I want to thank most is Fang Dong, if it were not for Fang Dong's support, "The Return of the Great Sage" would not be able to meet the audience at least two or three years later, and it is even likely to run aground and end without a problem."

When our crew encountered the biggest difficulties, it was Fang Dong who gave us absolute trust and used the vast resources of Hengyu Media to provide all-round support in terms of funds, technology, and special effects. ”

"Without Fang Dong, there would be no "The Return of the Great Sage"!"

"Thank you, Fang Dong!"

After finishing speaking, Tian Xiaopeng had red eyes and bowed deeply to Fang Ziheng.

Fang Ziheng hurriedly helped him up, patted him on the shoulder, and his calm face was also full of emotion.

"First of all, I'm a filmmaker, a director who really likes movies!"

""The Return of the Great Sage" is a project that I replaced with China Film with the share of "Hong Kong", and I am optimistic about it, very optimistic."

Fang Ziheng faced the audience, talked about the inside story of investing in "The Return of the Great Sage", and waved to Han Dong in the center of the audience.

Han Dong didn't get up, he also waved his hand, and smiled and nodded in agreement.

Many of the guests at the scene knew the inside story in advance, and they all smiled and admired.

More guests envy China Film for getting the investment share of "Hong Kong", and once again admire Fang Ziheng's vision.

An animation project that many investors withdrew and did not play, was simply scooped up by him, erased the dust, and made the movie shine brightly.

Awesome!

This is the real great filmmaker!

On the stage, Fang Ziheng continued to speak: "Secondly, the success of "The Return of the Great Sage" is because there is a rigorous and serious production team with ideals, and a director who never gives up.

Even without the investment of Hengyu Media, "The Return of the Great Sage" will still be successful, and without me, there will be other people who will be discerning.

Here, I hope that we filmmakers can guard against arrogance and rashness, make movies seriously, and don't let down your talent and waste your talent.

The sun is always after the wind and rain, and gold always shines.

I believe that the Chinese film and television industry will get better and better, and I hope that all of you present will work with me to create new brilliance for Chinese films! ”

Bang bang bang..

Bang bang bang..

The applause resounded over the ballroom.

Fang Ziheng's bowl of chicken soup, the guests said that it was dry, and they drank it very happily.

Next, it was the reporter's turn to ask questions.

are all clichéd questions, most of them are answered by Tian Xiaopeng, and Fang Ziheng is helping on the side.

The meaning of the two is obvious, and they warn everyone that although animated movies have ushered in spring, it is not easy to shoot animation themes well.

I hope that filmmakers in the circle can use dim sum, don't mess around with bad movies, and spoil the market that has been opened up with great difficulty.

As for whether everyone can listen to it, only God knows!

After the procedure was completed, Fang Ziheng and Tian Xiaopeng stepped down in a round of applause and started tonight's journey of pretending.

There are a lot of guests present tonight, and almost all the famous characters in the circle are here.

Han Dong, Chen Yu, Wang Zhongjun, Yu Dong, Wang Zhongjun, Fu Meicheng, Chen Wu are not bad at all the company bosses and responsible persons.

Ali Pictures has only two female generals, Zhang Wei and Zhao Yanzi, it is estimated that Fan Luyuan and Zhang Wall are still licking their wounds, and they are embarrassed to show up.

The pony was galloping, and Chairman Li Li appeared with the secretary, sitting at a table with Ning Hao, talking and laughing.

Ning Hao is a grateful person, the pony is galloping, he wants to do something for the former owner, and took the initiative to send an invitation letter to Li Li.

Next year, Hengyu is expected to open a comedy with Pony Galloping, directed by Ning Hao, to repay the big dog brother for his kindness and value.

"Congratulations to Fang Dong, it's another 2 billion-level movie."

"It's amazing, I can't wait for Fang Dong's vision, it's a shame that our company has no movies released for the Chinese New Year this year, otherwise it will definitely be swept into the garbage heap by "The Return of the Great Sage"!"

"It's too good, you're too good, you have won the Lunar New Year championship for several years in a row!"

"Fang Dong, take the treasure from the hands of Zhongying, you are still the first, it is too admirable!"

Fang Ziheng came down with a wine glass, and the guests came forward to greet him, with a very respectful attitude, which was more polite than meeting the government leaders.

No way, it's king to have good projects in the film market!

No matter how much capital you have, no matter how much you have the right, you have to hit the street like a bad movie, and only high-quality films can make the audience buy it.

Fang Ziheng had a happy smile on his face, raised his wine glass and clinked glasses with several film and television company CEOs, and said modestly: "To be honest, I didn't expect this achievement, at the beginning of the period, I really didn't have any confidence in "The Return of the Great Sage", I just felt that someone had to do the animated film, and try not to lose money." ”

I didn't expect it either, try not to lose money!

Wang Zhongjun and Yu Dong secretly rolled their eyes, and complained wildly in their hearts, they couldn't see him pretending to be so forced.

If you are really not sure, with your Fang Lao 6 temperament, you will exchange 30% of the share of "Hong Kong Embarrassment" for 55% of the share of "The Return of the Great Sage".

The production cost of "The Return of the Great Sage" is 130 million, plus the publicity is only 200 million, and the total box office is 1.93 billion, which can be called a big hit.

An animated film with a total box office of nearly 2 billion!

During the movie hit, Hengyu Mutual Entertainment's stock price rose and soared, rushing to a height of 115 billion.

It's a lot of money!

At present, except for Hengyu, no Chinese film and television company has ever controlled such an explosive movie.

Fang Ziheng's fluttering words instantly made everyone break their defenses, and they couldn't wait to join forces to beat him.

Wang Zhongjun's eyes were condensed, a trace of sourness flashed on his face, and he said quietly: "The New Year file is over, the Spring Festival file is coming, with Fang Dong's eyes, presumably "The Richest Tomato" released on the first day of the Lunar New Year is another big hit movie, right?" ”

As soon as the words fell, a few eyes brushed over.

Chen Yu, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Fu Meicheng, Chen Wu, and Li Li, who had gathered, all had square eyes in their eyes, staring at Fang Ziheng for fear of revealing a word.

"Haha, how can it be, it's just a low-budget comedy!"

Fang Ziheng's expression did not move, he was snoring, but he secretly scolded Ma Ma in his heart.

Lao Wang, you are a real Nima chicken thief, you can see this!