Chapter 420 Connecting to Happy Camp

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Los Angeles, in the Universal post-processing room.

Three or five blond bearded men were chatting while staring at the rendering progress on the computer.

"Cameron is really a genius!"

"'Avatar' is so crazy. Now major Hollywood companies are predicting that it is not a problem for this movie to have a North American box office of over 600 million. It is also possible to achieve 700 million."

"What's even more amazing is that this movie's box office performance overseas is even better than in North America."

"God, I really don't understand. There are not many IMAX theaters in other countries, and they can't see the complete version of "Avatar". How can they be so enthusiastic about this movie?"

"Perhaps this is the charm of Cameron and the charm of the world's first 3DIMAX movie."

"Twentieth Century Fox has had great luck."

"You can't say that. The preparation of "Avatar" took several years. It cost a lot of money. During the filming, it went over budget many times. Fox still invested more. They have the courage to get good returns. ”

"Have you heard? The virtual camera developed by Cameron is a technological precedent. The actors perform in an open space without physical objects, but in the image displayed on the monitor, the actors are already in a gorgeous alien world. "

"In addition, motion capture technology and expression capture technology are new breakthroughs in the technical field of "Avatar"."

"I heard from friends who worked on the post-production of "Avatar" that each frame of "Avatar" took an average of 40,000 man-hours, and 60% of the content was synthesized by CG."

"This movie uses too many new technologies and equipment. Cameron is really bold!"

Everyone is getting more and more excited about the discussion. For those who work on film technology, "Avatar" is definitely a feast.

This film uses innovative facial capture headsets, innovative motion capture technology, new photography systems, and newly developed virtual cameras. Every breakthrough is a new precedent.

Even though "Interstellar" was also shot with a 3DIMAX camera, Wu Yuan did not have the kind of virtual camera developed by Cameron. When he was shooting, all he could see on the monitor was a green screen, so he had to rely entirely on himself. I imagine it in my head, and then add CG synthesis later.

In this way, the scene after the special effects synthesis can be displayed on the monitor while shooting. Only Cameron's "Avatar" in the world can do this.

This technology eventually became the cornerstone of a series of Hollywood superhero movies.

"Although "Interstellar" does not use as many new technologies as "Avatar", I believe this movie can win based on its depth."

The two special effects artists responsible for CG synthesis looked at each other and smiled.

As we all know, Cameron is not very good at telling stories. His movie stories are as simple as they come, and can only be single-line narratives.

In terms of movie storyline and artistic depth, Wu Yuan's "Interstellar" really beats Avatar. This movie is also more hard science fiction than "Avatar".

"However, if the story is too deep, it will not sell well at the box office."

"Yes, the simpler the story, the higher the commercial value."

Two knocks on the door interrupted everyone's discussion.

Wu Yuan walked in from outside with a coffee box in both hands, "Guys, drink some coffee to refresh yourself."

He gave each post-production worker a cup of hot coffee, then sat down and asked: "How is it going? How long will it take to render it?"

"It's almost done. You should be able to see the rendering results in another two hours."

Everyone wisely stopped the discussion about "Avatar" and everyone began to get involved in work.

In fact, Wu Yuan also heard their chat outside the door.

There is no way, now in the entire Hollywood, as long as everyone has something to do with film work, everyone will talk about "Avatar".

This movie is really crazy.

At the same time, domestically.

Liu Yifei, who had returned to China, did not rest. Instead, she rushed to Star City with Yang Mi and Li Dongxu without stopping to participate in the recording of Mango Channel's "Happy Camp".

As the leading variety show of Mango Channel, "Happy Camp" is currently at its peak. It can be said to be the most popular variety show with the highest ratings in the country, dominating the charts all year round.

Even Brother Cheng Long, Jay Chou and others took the initiative to come on this show to promote their new movies or albums.

Of course, the age of light and shadow cannot be avoided.

Whether it was Zhang Guorong or Chen Kaige, when "Along with the Gods" and "Painted Skin 2" were released, they brought their crews to visit to promote their new movies.

As a TV series broadcast exclusively on Mango Channel, "Ghosts" certainly got a promotion opportunity for one episode of "Happy Camp". And as a drama broadcast on their own station, they also got a whole issue of promotion, so they didn't need to share it with other crews or artists. .

"Teacher He, long time no see."

"Sissi, welcome to join Happy Camp again!"

Backstage, as soon as he arrived at the scene, He Jiong, who came to greet him with other hosts, hugged Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei had previously participated in "Happy Camp" when she was starring in "Dragon" and "Fairy Sword". However, the hosts at that time were still He Jiong and Li Xiang, and they were not the current Happy Family.

Teacher He is well-known in the circle for being very popular.

The reason why he is popular is because of his high emotional intelligence.

After a few words, the Happy Family and the leading actors of "Goblin", who were not familiar with each other, started chatting together.

At this time, Teacher He stretched his head and deliberately glanced at Liu Yifei's back, and then said: "Xixi, Director Wu didn't come with you?"

"Ah, he doesn't like variety shows very much." Liu Yifei waved her hand and explained for Wu Yuan: "You know, those who are behind-the-scenes directors are not very adaptable to this kind of front-stage work."

"Plus he has things to do in the United States, so he really can't spare the time, so only a few of us came."

"That's a pity." Nana on the side said exaggeratedly: "I haven't seen Director Wu for a long time, and I thought I could see him today."

Xie Na really met Wu Yuan.

When she and Liu Ye were still dating, Liu Ye once brought her to Wu Yuan's courtyard to participate in their group gathering.

At that time, Wu Yuan was not as internationally famous as he is now, and Xie Na was not a host, but a small actor.

Unfortunately, her relationship with Liu Ye did not last. After they parted ways, Xie Na never had the chance to meet Wu Yuan again.

"Come on, let's check the script first." Teacher He changed the subject tactfully, and asked Liu Yifei after smiling and inviting the leading actors of "Goblin" to sit down.

"Xixi, since Director Wu is not available, can we call him on the show at that time?"

"After all, he is the male lead of "Goblin". Since you are all here to promote it, it is always inappropriate to be without someone. Let him say hello to the audience friends."

What is a greeting? It's all empty. The program team mainly saw the popularity of Wu Yuan. Wu Yuan has never participated in a variety show. If his first variety show can be on "Happy Camp", it will bring huge popularity to the show.

Even if it's just his voice.

The reason given by Teacher He is very legitimate, and it's really embarrassing to refuse.

As the leading actor, it's OK for Wu Yuan not to be present, but it's not that he can't even make a phone call.

After hesitating for a while, Liu Yifei agreed: "It should be okay, but I have to talk to him first. If he's busy, he may not be able to answer the phone."

"Of course, of course." Teacher He nodded with a smile. (End of this chapter)