The project is finally basically finalized, and the biggest task for Lu Ping'an is to get the movie done.

Making your own movies and bringing in investors is not a concept.

According to Lu Ping'an's own estimates, 5 million is definitely enough.

Why, because he doesn't have to bring in external funds, he does his own work behind closed doors, his own choreographer salary does not need to be calculated, and props, sets, etc. can also be solved with more green screens.

The "X" special effects can be completely fake, not to mention the train, the exterior, the trees, the railroad tracks, and even the whole city, the actors and other things that can be seen on the big screen, can be solved for you, and it is absolutely impossible to see that it is fake.

Can't find the train? Expensive to build? The interior is fixed for landscaping, and the exterior is used for special effects!

There is special effects software, what is reasonable and unreasonable, you don't need to explain it to others, and the final quotation can be a little higher.

But now that we have brought in outside investors, we can't do that.

Producers from all parties have sent producers, so you have to be "reasonable" to do it.

In this way, the production cost of the external newspaper is naturally much higher than that of going it alone.

First of all, he enabled Xiang Guoqiang's foreshadowing in Lao Mei.

Two special effects artists from the old American AKS special effects company have arrived in the capital, after which they will assist in the filming of the film.

In terms of special effects, the work in framing and photography is the same, and the same is true for Lu Ping'an, who has the "X" software, the only difference is in post-production, so the foreground set and related photography make foreigners, professional and trouble-free, and can also "round lies", after all, they are indeed serious professionals.

Secondly, in terms of photography, Source Code will use digital film technology.

There is already this technology in China, and China Film will also release the first digital version of the film "Heavenly Prairie" after the approval of the theater in June.

There are not many digital theaters in China now, but there will be more and more in the future, and when "Source Code" is released, the cost of copying will be greatly reduced.

In this way, the requirements for photographers will be relatively high, so his old partner Ning Hao is not the main photographer this time, and he also needs to learn.

The main photographer is a few teachers sent by China Film, who have come back from Lao Mei to study, can skillfully operate new equipment, and can also cooperate better with two special effects artists.

Of course, the price will go up, at least the salary will be paid.

In addition, in terms of props and sets, there were many unexpected problems encountered in the actual preparation process.

For example, in terms of prop production, because "Source Code" is set in the future, the relevant electronic equipment and instruments must have a sense of the future.

If you want to achieve a "sense of the future", it is more difficult for others, but it is naturally not a problem for Lu Ping'an, just copy it. But it is also difficult to copy it, and that is how to make it.

The prop team ran into this problem during the preparation phase.

For example, the very simple transparent password lock in the original film, with an LED light, is average from the perspective of more than ten years later, and it is simple to make, after all, how strong the manufacturing industry was at that time.

But now it's different, there are not many factories that can take orders, and they are not fast to build, and the price is not cheap.

The rest of the props in the film, a total of more than 20 types of items, almost encounter such problems, unless Lu Ping'an lowers the standard.

The same is true for the set, the main scene in Source Code is a double-decker train car, which is not available in China.

Zhongying helped to contact a circle and got a carriage seat sponsorship to renovate, but even so, it actually cost a lot of money.

In the end, Lu Ping'an still created a fixed interior scene, the same as the original plan, the scenery outside the window with special effects, which is the same as the original film, so that the actual production cost is reduced, and the special effects money can be earned, as for the train that was pulled, it can only be done to transform the appearance, so it took some money.

There is also a platform, the platform in "No Thieves in the World" is a temporary arrangement, and this time "Source Code" is the same, China Film contacted an old station, renovated and renovated, and it was a lot of money.

So far, the actual preparation of "Source Code" has been carried out, and all kinds of money that was invisible at the beginning have been flowing out, and the production cost has been much more than estimated at the beginning, probably from only 5 million for a single person at the beginning, to about 10 million now.

And this is not counting Lu Ping'an's own and Guorong's salary, so the external report is even more expensive, plus the salaries and miscellaneous items of the rest of the personnel and future actors, how can I have another 3 million!

In this way, except for the special effects, the production cost is close to 20 million.

Are the special effects still available?

Of course.

originally planned to buy you at least 15 million, how can you discount it?

Otherwise, why bother so much?

So the project is overrun!

And so the overspending clause kicks in!

Either add more advertising, or let the producer make up the funds required for the share ratio.

Full divestment if the overspend clause is not enforced?

That's good, although I will lose a lot of exchanged resources, but I can still do the project, plus national glory, tens of millions of levels.

As a result, after Han Sanpin knew that he was going to overspend by millions, he smiled and said to Lu Ping'an: "You are getting closer and closer to the big director!" ”

"Lao Mouzi, Feng Dacang, Great Poet, Jiang Wen and various well-known directors of the older generation, which one has not overspended?"

After hearing this, Lu Ping'an actually felt that it made sense!

Of course, whether to overspend or not is actually secondary, the important thing is that through this operation, Lu Ping'an has gathered more behind-the-scenes talents, involved more industries, and reached cooperation with more industry players.

In later words, Xingchen's own most basic film industry system has initially gained a context.

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The preparation of the project is proceeding in an orderly manner, and the brokerage circle has also begun to act.

Lu Ping'an's third feature film, 30 million investment, male protagonist Guorong, the second domestic blockbuster.

This kind of resource is a huge piece of sweetness for any actor!

Sister Hua and other agents called again and again, asking if there was a chance.

Lu Ping'an told them that there was no hurry, there was an opportunity, but it might not be a big opportunity.

Gao Yuanyuan said that it was a pity, she was already going to join the group "Yitian", and said that she would have to make a cameo appearance in the next part.

Last time I said starring, this time I said cameo, and before I knew it, Lu Ping'an's status had begun to make her unattainable...

Liu Qianqian also sent a QQ question, she was very sincere, saying that her mother asked her to ask if there was a chance to see if she could at least get an irrelevant character who could show her face.

Honest girls deserve praise.

Lu Ping'an replied: Acting well and strengthening yourself is the most important thing, and I will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future.

In fact, he is not reluctant to exchange favors for the main characters to outside actors.

But for this casting, he wants to use a more "scientific" casting method to determine it first.

There are still 9 days before the official start of filming, and Lu Ping'an took advantage of the toilet to turn on the simulator again.

As for the simulator, this is the first time he has used it.

Tens of millions of big productions, not the previous small-budget short films and movies, are indeed worthy of serious treatment.

"Open the simulator and enter the source code script."

[The simulator is ready, whether to enter: Yes/No]

"Yes!"

Brush~

Heaven and earth rotate.

When he opened his eyes again, Lu Ping'an saw a familiar scene.

Several entrances to the world of the source code script appeared in front of me.

There are carriages, stations, research institutes, and so on.

Every scene is the same as the one used for future shoots.

The props, locations, etc., in the scene, will also be the same as in the current preparation stage.

For example, the "carriage" is still being renovated and is expected to be completed around mid-May, so what appears in the scene is also the state of the blank.

In the real world, the project will shoot the "research institute" scene first, and then move on to the "carriage", just in time.

However, it is a simulated world now, so Lu Ping'an can also choose whether to complete it, a matter of one second, and then decide whether to shoot this scene first.

"Choose the role, the male protagonist Guorong, the female one, this time Yu Feihong."

[Actor Yu Feihong has been selected. 】

"The second female uses Yan Danchen, and the second male uses it...

Lu Ping'an selected a bunch of actors, and after filling in the script, he then gave an order: "Turn on." ”

[The 17th pre-shoot has begun.] 】

Unlike the real world, there is no need to rest, there is no NG, and everything can be done with all the operational ideas, so the progress of the next project progress is far faster than realistic, and time flies in the small world.

40 hours later, Lu Ping'an completed the pre-shooting.

"Finished!"

[Grading new films...] 】

["Source Code 17", 96% reduction, film simulation score 8.7, male and female protagonist adaptation score: 10.2 points, actor's personal score: Guorong 10.3, Yu Feihong 10.2, Yan Danchen 9.1... 】

"Yes!"

Lu Ping'an's eyes lit up.

8.7 points, which is the social score of the film simulated by Goldfinger, similar to the Douban score, which is a very high score.

This is also the highest score obtained so far, and it seems to be a little higher than the original film.

There is not much change in the degree of reduction after 16 of them, so most of this should come from the bonuses brought by the actors.

In terms of the actor's personal score, after the previous 16 shootings, he already knew that Guorong's score was currently the most suitable for "Source Code", with 10.3 points, and the basic score was 10.0 points for the protagonist of the original film, that is, the basic score of 100% reduction.

It is equivalent to the rest of the film remains the same, as long as the protagonist is replaced with Guorong, Lu Ping'an can "surpass".

But obviously, it is not possible with the current strength of Lu Ping'an.

But it also gave him an idea.

That is, in the future, in terms of casting, they will all look for the "transcendence" category, so "surpassing" the original film will get twice the result with half the effort.

Of course, there is still a higher level than him, Liu Qingyun can actually run 10.4 points, but Guorong has already signed, it is not easy to change, and there is no need to change.

In terms of the heroine, the highest rating in the 16 times is Zu Xian, with 10.3 points, and the rest are below 9.5 points.

The male and female protagonists have high scores, and the adaptation score is naturally high.

The old duo of Guorong and Zu Xian scored a high score of 10.3, and the highest score below them was 9.4.

It's a pity that Zu Xian can't come.

As a result, now Yu Feihong actually gave him a surprise.

Personal 10.2, Adaptation 10.2!

In fact, Lu Ping'an was already aware of this answer during the filming.

The chemistry between two simulated humans is interesting.

The kind of collision in acting, eye contact, and the key is the matching of temperament, which is indeed more comfortable than the previous 15 times except for Zu Xian.

Looking at the results now, it's really interesting!

Lu Ping'an immediately decided that Yu Feihong was the first choice for the heroine, if she didn't come or was not available, then she would choose next, anyway, he had more than ten combinations.

As for why you don't use Yan Danchen as the heroine?

Adaptation is one thing.

Her match score with Guorong is only 8.6, which is miserable.

In reality, there is a high probability that Yan Danchen will be considered to be "forced", which will have a counterproductive effect on Yan Danchen.

In addition, the most important thing is that men and women mainly kiss, and it is twice, and it can't be changed, and the degree of restoration plummets as soon as it is changed!

Of course, Lu Ping'an will not let Yan Danchen act.

Even if Guorong's current orientation seems to be different from ordinary people, Lu Ping'an will not do this.

Parochial? No artistry? Machismo?

Yes, that's what I am, love it!

Yan Danchen doesn't play the female first, so the female officer of the second female is naturally hers.

A score of 9.1 is also excellent, and it can be ranked in the top 10 of the 17 female second so far.

Besides, she is still her own woman, of course she has to push it.

The casting was set, and Lu Ping'an ended the simulation: "Quit!" ”

[Lock pre-shot result: Yes/No]

The simulator is not good at this, and if it is not locked, it can only be entered twice a day.

After locking, you can enter at any time, but if the project is not turned on within a month, the reward will be gone.

Lu Ping'an decided to wait for the project to start filming, and then lock it, so that it would be the safest.

"No!"

Brush~

Heaven and earth rotate.

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Back to reality, after going to the toilet.

Lu Ping'an then called the deputy secretary of the school board.

Yu Feihong also graduated from Nortel, and also worked as a teacher, Secretary Dong knows, and it is best for him to come forward.

In addition, the rest of the characters Lu Ping'an is not ready to look for them in the outside world.

At least most of them won't be found in the outside world.

You know, the story of "Source Code" is to repeat "8 minutes" over and over again.

This will have high demands on any character who appears in the film.

So this time, Lu Ping'an is going to find a bunch of professional actors to do tricks.

And where to find so many professional actors?

Nortel, of course.

There are so many teachers and students, both old and middle-aged and young, both men and women.

Find the school to take the lead, professionalism, discipline, and economy, and don't be too comfortable to shoot.

The same goes for the emulator display, which has the most balanced overall rating.

In this way, an easter egg can be generated, and all the stars of "Source Code" will be in the future!

And he is also a star who does not collapse.

The most important thing is that with Nortel on top of the big mountain, he will have a lot less pressure.

Lu Ping'an made a phone call to Deputy Secretary Dong.

A few minutes later, Deputy Secretary Dong hung up the phone in the office, his face was full of red light, and he praised it: He is worthy of being the son of a friend, and the tiger father has no dog!

After the big praise, then the praise: worthy of the pride of Nortel!

Then he started calling.

Then in less than half an hour, the whole school knew.

Nortel will participate in the filming of Lu Ping'an's "Source Code".

There are opportunities for all departments and grades.

Those with excellent grades in all grades will be given priority to register!

For a time, from higher vocational to undergraduate to graduate students, all boiling.

On the other side, Yu Feihong received a call from Secretary Dong and couldn't believe it.

"Source Code", the film with the most attention at the moment, is still my share?!

And compared to being invited to play a role, she is actually more interested in Lu Ping'an.

Because she has now bought the copyright of a novel, she plans to be her own director in the future and shoot her first work.

And Lu Ping'an, a genius director and alumnus, if she can talk about it and help her a little, she naturally wants it.

So she even pushed down a few activities in her hand and went to Nortel.

And Lu Ping'an is going to another place in the capital.

In the simulated pre-shoot, this one contributed a super high score of 10.6.

is the fiercest of all the actors.

Although he is just a trick and accounts for a small proportion of the total score of the film, Lu Ping'an still locked him.

As for why this person can be so strong, Lu Ping'an has actually guessed it.

After all, this one is now struggling like a baby.

If there is a good chance, he will probably grit his teeth and seize it.

Pick him, just right!