Chapter 132: The Unexpected Man (Ask for Subscription)
Unlike most Hollywood films, the special effects and post-production of "Truman's World" make the whole film look like a TV show, and the place where the protagonist Truman grew up is just a sound stage, not a real town.
However, it can't be seen by the audience at first sight, so the special effects production must be unique.
While Ryan could have left post-production to Paramount to make it easier for him, he apparently didn't choose to do so, and Paramount also needed to prepare the film's promotional plan and release, as well as the PR of the Academy Awards shortlist.
And, of course, there's Lucasfilm's Skywalker Sound, which is responsible for all of the film's soundtrack, and Industrial Light & Magic, which works with Ryan on special effects.
As for Blue Sky Studio, although it can also provide live-action film special effects production, but now Blue Sky Studio's focus is almost all on the first animated short film, striving to complete all post-production by December, and preparing for the studio's first 3D animated feature film production plan.
Therefore, Blue Sky Studio did not participate in the post-production of "Truman's World".
"Truman's World" is tentatively scheduled to be released on Friday, December 22.
The 23rd, 24th, and 25th are just in time for the Christmas holiday, followed by a long winter file, which can be screened for a long time, which is a very good release schedule.
But at present, there is not a lot of post-production time left for the film, and it is not even sufficient, so we must hurry up.
So it's impossible for Ryan to let go of the post-production of "Truman's World".
In fact, there are not many shots in the film that require special effects, and almost all of them focus on the scene at the end, where the protagonist Truman rushes out in a boat.
"Dale, the colors you used are too bright, a little different from the real sky, but not at a glance. ”
In the special effects studio, Ryan looked at the camera in front of him, his brows furrowed slightly, and he felt a little unsatisfactory.
The scene in front of him is one of the scenes where the protagonist Truman rushes out in a boat, and the sailboat hits a wall.
"The colors are so pronounced that at first glance, it looks like a giant screen rather than a real sky. ”
"Remember to do something very similar while barely being different from the real sky, rather than looking like you know it's fake. Ryan pointed to the camera in front of him and said to Dale Garder, the head of special effects.
"I'll take it back and redo it right away. Dale Gard hurriedly spoke.
Ryan glanced at him, his tone was a little dissatisfied, and said, "Hurry up, I don't have much time." ”
"I promise to do it as fast as I can. "Dale Guardian's face is a little unpleasant.
"It's better to be so. Ryan shook his head and didn't say anything more.
The final ending of the film can be said to be the key to the whole film, which has the role of the finishing touch, so Ryan's requirements are very high, and the special effects production must be flawless without a trace of flaws.
When this scene was filmed, it took three days, and Nicolas Cage repeated filming to barely meet Ryan's requirements.
While perfecting the production of special effects, Ryan also had to pay attention to the filming of "Saw 3", not that he didn't trust Gregory Hobritt, but that "Saw 3" was very critical for him and could not tolerate a little risk.
However, the doppelganger lacked skills, and Ryan could only make Sophia work hard for the time being and join the crew of "Saw 3".
Although she is a typical literary young woman, Sofia Coppola is the person who is most familiar with the entire "Saw Horror" series of films other than Ryan.
Leaving the special effects studio, Ryan returned to the hotel, and had just stepped into the elevator when someone suddenly chased after him.
"Mr. Ryan Gosling, please wait a moment. ”
A very tall woman chased after her from behind and introduced herself: "Hello, Mr. Ryan Gosling, I'm Penelope Pataky, a lawyer from Los Angeles who is hiring. ”
Lawyer!
Ryan frowned and said, "Miss Penelope, it seems that you should contact my assistant to make an appointment first, and pass her screening, instead of running to the hotel. ”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ryan Gosling, I've contacted your assistant, Miss Sophia, but she doesn't have time for the time being. Penelope Patage reached for a long strand of blonde hair behind his ear, a hint of apology on his delicate face.
Well, Sophia is indeed very busy and does not have time to bother with a lawyer who has applied for a job.
Thinking of this, Ryan couldn't help but glance her up and down, with long blond hair, a very delicate face, with a trace of femininity that belongs to oriental women, but the figure is very tall, it should be a mixed race, and he looks very beautiful.
She was wearing a well-fitting professional suit, standing quietly at the elevator door, staring at Ryan with a pair of pale blue eyes, full of confidence, and her demeanor seemed to be somewhat similar to Helen.
Such a woman should not be a lawyer, she should choose to go to Hollywood.
Ryan retracted his gaze and said lightly, "I need you to give me a suitable reason, otherwise you can only make an appointment through my assistant." ”
What he needed was not a beautiful vase, but a shrewd and reliable personal lawyer who would not be easily agreed to because of her appearance.
"I can settle a lawsuit over Spider-Man's copyright. Penelope Patacci gave Ryan an answer that surprised Ryan.
"Spider-Man copyright?" Ryan nodded and said, "I wonder how you're going to fix it?"
Penelope Patage smiled elegantly and said, "Can we talk alone?", she glanced at the elevator and continued: "A quiet place. ”
"Yes. Ryan agreed, let her go up the elevator, and together we went back to the room, and poured a cup of coffee and placed it in front of her.
"Now you can say it. Ryan looked at her, a little wary.
Penelope Patage sat down on the couch very ladylikely, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Mr. Ryan, although I don't know why you have a soft spot for Spider-Man copyrights. ”
"But with the state of Marvel Comics, it will be difficult to win this lawsuit quickly, and it will eventually become a long process that will take years or even longer. ”
"I, on the other hand, can quickly end this lawsuit. ”
"Be specific. Ryan asked with a calm expression.
At Penelope-Patakki's age, he is at best a newcomer to the legal profession, and it is difficult for him to think of anything other than the advantage of being a woman.
If it is some more outrageous methods, Ryan will definitely refuse with righteous words, this is the most basic principle issue, it belongs to the high-pressure red line, and it must not be touched.
Penelope Pataki didn't speak, choosing to open the lady's briefcase, take out some papers, and put them on the table in front of her.
"Here are some of my documents. ”
With that, she pulled out a stack of papers from the lady's briefcase again and said, "These are the lawsuits I have handled. ”
Ryan glanced at it briefly and didn't say anything, even if these things in front of him were true, it didn't mean anything, it wasn't what he wanted to hear.
"Miss Penelope, I want you to get back to business and not do these senseless things. ”
With a smile of grace, Penelope Patage continued: "Just wanted to prove that I am capable of doing my job and that my mother worked in the judiciary for a while. ”
"You can ask someone about it, and I'm sure it's not that hard. ”
Department of Justice!
"Sorry, I need to leave. Ryan frowned, immediately got up and went to the bathroom, took out his phone and called Helen, briefly said it, and described Penelope Pataccia's appearance in detail.
"Penelope Pataky?"
"It seems that I have heard that her mother, who has indeed worked in the judiciary for a period of time, has a very wide range of contacts. ”
"However, this woman is not simple. "Helen wasn't talking about Penelope Pataky, she was talking about her mother.