"We always regard the 1,600 special effects shots of "Avatar" as the entry barrier, but what really restricts creation is the timidity of not even trying to close-loop narrative if we invest 5 million yuan."
Guo Fan directed himself Source Code Example: "Often we think that A-level productions are representative of Hollywood, and in fact, they are.
But let's not ignore it when we are shocked by the amazing 3D effects of Avatar , obsessed with Optimus Prime's might.
Hollywood creators can conquer audiences with wonderful stories, which usually do not require much investment.
For example "Source Code", the production cost of the film is US$40 million. If it is in the Chinese film circle, I think 60 million RMB can be done."
Guo Fan continued: "In fact, because of lack of confidence and lack of imagination, our creators set limits for themselves.
I remembered a rainy afternoon when "Source Code" The lighting group used two LED flat lamps and mirror stainless steel plates to complete the entire lighting of the quantum cabin.
Producer Liu Ji suddenly told me, isn't this the method that is often used in Hengdian in China? "
Guo Fan's words made the guests involved in the discussion think something, and his words were taken seriously.
Looking at the film practitioners who thought carefully about his words, Guo Fan suddenly understood why Jibert Jr. told him that he needed fame and status.
This is not for your own power, but for what you say will no longer be ignored.
Don't underestimate the difference. This is very important if you want to change the Chinese film industry.
Guo Fan continued to share his experience, saying: "I talked to Toby Emmerich, the screenwriter of "Black Hole Frequency", and he still has "Black Hole Frequency" in his studio. Original Creative Board.
This movie was highly praised by director Gilbert Jr., who believed that this movie was a model of a low-cost science fiction movie.
I found that there were three stickers on the creative board More than a hundred sticky notes, recording various deductions from grandfather’s paradox to the principle of television imaging.
To verify this deduction, Toby Emmerich even consulted quantum physicists, not to add gimmicks, but to make the character's logic self-consistent.
I once talked to domestic investors about this idea, and the reply I got was: The audience can't understand these, just add more love scenes.
This means that no matter what we shoot, love can always occupy the most space. Hollywood is full of flowers, with love, family and friendship all inclusive. "
At this time, a guest came forward to ask: "Director Guo, you have worked in the crew of director Gilbert Jr. Can you tell me what's going on? ”
Speaking of this, Guo Fan had a topic to talk about.
"I can say that there are the best crews in the world, with the best people working together. They have made one great movie after another under the wise leadership of director Gibert Jr.."
< br>As he said, Guo Fan also showed some photos of the internal space of the Bat Chariot in "The Dark Knight", including some parameters and so on.
These are still carefully displayed outside the video camera, and they are not perfunctory because the camera cannot take care of it.
"Details, the pursuit of details, is the reason why director Gilbert Jr. has been on the top of the world for many years."
When he said this, Guo Fan was also a little proud: "I think the biggest one is The gap is not an industrial gap, but comes from people.
But as the times develop, we can one day make Hollywood blockbusters and make better shots than they do. ”
After this discussion at the College Student Film Festival in China, Guo Fan also told Jibert Jr. After hearing this, Jibert Jr. affirmed Guo Fan’s idea.
First Whether it is right or not, at least you can come out. Back in Hollywood, while "Avatar" scored various records, "Inception" in the third week continued to create good results.
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The surprise this week was the epic action-adventure film "Robin Hood" directed by Ridley Scott and starring big names such as Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. < br>
The role of Robin Hood is still very famous, and multiple movie stars have played this role. When he starred in this movie "Robin Hood", Russell Crow was already 45 years old and became the oldest actor in Robin Hood in history.
The second oldest was Sean Connery, who played Robin Hood in his 1976 film "Robin Hood and Marian", who was under 45 at the time.
By the way, after a heavy blow, Sean Connery has completely disappeared from Hollywood. It is said that his wife has now become an ex-wife, and her son has not had any contact with him.
Now this irritable old man is a farmer on a farm in the British countryside. He lives a miserable life, which is considered to be a price for his willfulness.
Back to the movie "Robin Hood", in 2007, Disney, Warner, Universal Pictures, Sony Columbia Pictures and Paramount all fought for the copyright of the movie.
But because of Gilbert Jr.'s advice, Disney quickly withdrew from the ranks of competition, the project fell into the hands of Universal Pictures, and attracted Ridley Scott's interest.
Gibert Jr. once said to Robert Eiger: "Ridley, who does not make epics, is one of the best directors in Hollywood.
As for "Gladiator", That was an accident. "
In fact, it was true. After the failure of "Dynasty", Ridley Scott almost fell into a slump.
No mistakes, one poem, one post, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one read!
Later, some feature films were produced one after another, and they worked as the producer of the series, and also regained some reputation through "The American Gangster".
But Ridley Scott seemed not very convinced and soon took over the film "Robin Hood", but the facts once again gave him a heavy blow.
This $200 million epic blockbuster film, which was released in the first week, only scored $36.06 million in box office, which was extremely dismal.
In comparison, "Inception" continued to win the weekly box office championship, achieving US$38.03 million the following weekend, maintaining a strong performance.
The film's box office in North America also reached US$295.72 million, and the global box office reached US$853.35 million, dominating the North American and global box office lists.
On the one hand, this is because Inception is indeed of excellent quality and can maintain its strong performance. On the other hand, it is also because the new film "Robin Hood" is not performing strongly.
This is the second $200 million investment blockbuster that has failed this year, and the first one is "Creation of War".
But there is no way. No matter how high the investment is, the audience doesn’t like to watch it, but they don’t like to watch it. So it is not strange that the box office has been defeated in a crushing box office.
The dismal performance of "Robin Hood" undoubtedly made Ridley Scott's situation a little embarrassed.
The old British man has the stubbornness and unyieldingness that is unique to the British, but the reality is that "Robin Hood" has indeed failed, and he can't even find an excuse this time.
Clipping the box office report in his hand, Ridley Scott felt a little cramped in his heart.
Can he have to regain his old capital?
Gibert Jr. sympathized with Ridley Scott's experience, but the film market was so cruel that it would not give anyone a chance.
The box office champion for three consecutive weeks is coming, and the good days of "Inception" are coming to an end. The next week, "Shrek 4" produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio will be released.
Don't expect to dominate the summer season. You can win the box office championship for three weeks. "Inception" has reached its limit.
Next, it's time for new players to enter. (This chapter ends)