Eight Hundred and Twentieth Chapters Overthrow and Start Again

In the conference room, on the white curtain, there is a picture projected by the projector, which is a concept map of Optimus Prime.

Hank, the project director of Industrial Light and Magic, pressed the remote control, and the picture changed, and Megatron's concept map also appeared on the white screen.

Then, there are bumblebees and spider mites.

Then, the following pictures show the design details of the back and specific body parts of the four Transformers protagonists.

Although it is just a picture, not a dynamic video, everyone present, including Ronan, can see the design intentions of Industrial Light & Magic.

Hanke said at this time: "This is the preliminary design plan, the first version of the concept drawing that we synthesized design opinions from various aspects."

Ronan looked at Optimus Prime and Megatron on the white curtain, frowned slightly, and did not speak.

Hasbro's Brian Goldner rubbed his chin, wondering what he was thinking.

Hanke continued: "According to our design concept, Transformers will be composed of countless mechanical parts, such as Optimus Prime, there will be nearly 12,000 mechanical parts. In order to enhance the sense of reality, we abandoned animation and toys Instead of the boxy, blocky shape of the Transformers, it has a robotic shape with a lot of detailed parts."

He looked at the crowd, saw that no one spoke, and said: "During a deformation process, thousands of components of the robot will move simultaneously, thus preventing the size and mass of the Transformers in the Transformers cartoon from being arbitrarily reduced." Getting bigger is a phenomenon that is difficult to explain with everyday physics. The altered shape of the Transformers also emphasizes their fundamental alien nature."

Ronan listened carefully to every sentence, and said: "Your design concept is very correct. Transformers are not simple machines, and they cannot be stacked in the form of boxes like cartoons and toys. They are alien life forms, but The carbon-based structure is different from humans."

Hank quickly said, "Yes, that's what we understand too."

Brian Goldner interjected at this time: "The concept is correct, I completely agree." He took the laser pointer and pointed to Optimus Prime and Megatron in the screen picture: "It's okay for Optimus Prime to say, but you Are you sure others will recognize Megatron?"

Hanke said: "Live-action movies are not cartoons and toys."

Hasbro has never really been involved in the production of live-action movies,

Brian Goldner has no experience in this area either.

Michael Bay was not involved in the discussions, as the final decision rested solely with Ronan.

"Industrial Light & Magic's design concept for Transformers is very correct, and it is also suitable for live-action movies." Ronan specially prepared the relevant design drawings that he received yesterday, and gently waved his hand to Connie, who stood on the projection screen In front of the projector, she connected the projector to her laptop. He continued: "As we all know, there is a fundamental difference between live-action movies and cartoons and toys. The concept of cartoons and toys is not suitable for live-action movies. And times are changing, and Transformers, as a living body, cannot be a simple The block combination, which is shown in the movie, is not convincing."

Brian Goldner scratched his head, seemingly thinking.

Hank was very calm. As a very experienced special effects director of Industrial Light and Magic, he really has a deep understanding of movies.

Connie adjusted the projector and turned it back on. On the new picture that appeared, the familiar Optimus Prime model and the latest Optimus Prime concept map designed by Industrial Light and Magic were put together, forming a sharp contrast.

Ronan picked up the laser pointer and pointed to the screen: "This is Optimus Prime, no matter the old model or the concept map of the new design, anyone who is a little familiar with the Transformers series will be able to recognize it as Optimus Prime. "

He gestured to Connie, and when Connie put it on the next page, the laser pointer pointed at the concept map of Megatron: "If you don't say that this is Megatron, if you release it alone, how many people will think that it is Megatron?"

Brian Goldner keeps nodding, and that's where he sees the biggest problem with the preliminary design.

Connie continued to turn the page, and when the Bumblebee appeared, Ronan said: "The design of the Bumblebee is very distinctive, especially the pair of puppy-like eyes, very cute and attractive, but the same problem, and the original appearance The difference is too big."

Hank already understood what Ronan was trying to express, and was about to speak, but was stopped by Ronan raising his hand: "Listen to me first."

Connie turned to Starscream's page.

Ronan said directly: "On the left is the old version of Starscream, recognized as the most handsome robot in Transformers. On the right is the new Starscream..."

Brian Goldner answered and was unceremonious: "Even if I was a Hasbro guy, if no one told me, I couldn't believe this is Starscream! This is the ugliest Transformer ever !"

Hanke was only responsible for the design, and did not insist on his own opinion. The only criterion was the needs of customers. He said: "This is just a first draft, and it is for discussion."

Ronan nodded, and he didn't mean to blame. This design was meant to be continuously improved, but he just said: "I'll emphasize it again. Hank, your idea is not wrong. Based on your idea, redesign the Transformers, However, the appearance of the designed Transformers must be close to the classic version of the 1990s. It is necessary for people who know or have heard of Transformers to be able to associate the image with the specific character name at the first sight. Get in touch."

Hanke said: "I understand, we modify and redesign the appearance."

Ronan emphasized: "Don't ignore the appearance. The image of Transformers and the influence they already have are the basis for the success of live-action movies. Feelings are the focus of our promotion and marketing, although the movie adaptation is bound to destroy many people's good childhood memories. , but the appearance that is more in line with memory on the whole can evoke their feelings."

Brian Goldner continued: "The appearance can be different. For example, the red and blue paint in the conceptual design drawing is very suitable for Optimus Prime, and it is also conducive to us launching new peripheral products, but it must be able to People recognize who it is."

Ronan agrees: "This is very important. All conceptual designs must be overthrown and restarted."

In fact, Ronan emphasized this at the beginning of the project, but film creation is not a job that can be done by one person, what is required is the coordination and cooperation of multiple teams. Everyone has different creative ideas, which can only be solved through continuous communication and coordination.

Michael Bay, who had been silent all the time, said at this time: "Necessary changes still have to be made. My ideal action scene is a close combat between Autobots and Decepticons. Because they are mechanical bodies, it is impossible to touch blood. But parts and fragments can fly all over the sky, highlighting the visual effect."

Ronan laughed: "Michael's idea is very good. The fighting in action scenes and the flying parts can also highlight the intensity."

Hank made a note of this.

Michael Bay is undoubtedly very good at action scenes. His words suddenly reminded Ronan of one thing. The fighting scenes of Transformers used to be intense, tense, and even bloody. Michael Bay did a very good job as a director, but there is one thing But it's not quite right.

The second and third volumes are slightly better, and this is most evident in the first volume.

Without Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in the action scenes, the Transformers fight together, and it is always difficult to tell who is who, or even which is the Autobot and which is the Decepticon.

Even the mark of the Decepticon is extremely rare.

Ronan thought of this and reminded: "Also, the marks of the Autobots and Decepticons are not obvious enough."

Hank said: "The main difference is the eyes. The Autobots have blue eyes, and the Decepticons have red eyes."

Ronan shook his head: "It's not enough when it comes to intense action scenes, and it's also difficult to distinguish. The marks of both parties must be reflected on the physical appearance. The difference between the two schools of Transformers must be obvious. The difference between them is equally obvious.”

He looked at Michael Bay again: "We must also pay attention to this aspect during filming and production, so that the audience can easily distinguish who the Transformers participating in the battle are."

Michael Bello thought about it and said, "I will find a way and focus on design."

Facing the request of Ronan, the producer, other people can only cooperate. Hanke also said: "We will focus on this part of the secondary design."

Ronan looked at Brian Goldner and asked, "Do you have any other ideas?"

Brian Goldner smiled and said: "Ronan, you think more comprehensively than I do."

After today's meeting, Brian Goldner is more confident about the success of "Transformers".

Ronan consulted other people's opinions and said: "Let's stop here for today's meeting. Let's keep in touch."

George Clint announced the end of the meeting. It was getting late, and everyone left the meeting room one after another.

Ronan and Scott Swift came together.

"How is the financing going?" Ronan asked. "I need a lot of money for the next stage."

Scott said softly: "Don't worry, there is no problem. Our overseas financing channels are getting wider and wider. At present, we have entered the eastern market for financing through the channel of the Embassy Films."

This was a bit out of Ronan's expectation, but he didn't mean to stop him. He just reminded: "Focus on reputation, pay attention to credibility, this is the foundation of our financing."

Scott assured: "The foundation has always been very serious." He said: "There are a large number of rich people who have made their fortunes on resources over there, and they are very interested in overseas investment."

Ronan nodded: "You are responsible for the details, but you must not violate laws and regulations, and don't talk nonsense."

Scott understood Ronan's meaning: "Don't worry, I have specifically emphasized that the people sent over are also carefully selected."

Talking about the Foundation's problems, Ronan and Scott left the Relativity Building, and after returning to the manor, they received a call from Candice Swanepoel.

Candice Swanepoel said that she is very interested in the exotic scenery of India and wants to see a different cultural landscape.