Chapter 686: Top-Notch Cast! Top-Notch Filming Techniques! Top-Notch Sci-Fi Masterpiece! Too Much Information

Chapter 686 Top cast! Top shooting skills! Top science fiction masterpiece! Too much information...

After ending the call with Guo Fan, Chen Fei returned to the set of "The Revenant" and started today's shooting.

The scene to be shot today is the thrilling "Man-Bear Battle", which is also one of the most shocking and memorable scenes in the whole film.

This scene will not only test Leonardo's acting skills, but also show the exquisiteness and delicacy of modern film special effects technology.

Before shooting "Man-Bear Battle", the crew carried out detailed preparation and planning.

In order to ensure the authenticity and shock of the scene, Chen Fei not only referred to a large number of real bear behavior videos, but also obtained rich bear action data from Industrial Light and Magic.

Chen Fei even personally found a video clip on YouTube that fits his idea in his mind. It was a video of someone accidentally falling into the bear area in a zoo.

Although this video is uncomfortable, it provides valuable reference for the shooting of "Man-Bear Battle".

In the special effects design, the team used the most advanced CG technology to simulate every detail of the bear.

First, the special effects team will draw a model of the bear on the computer and refine it into a realistic image with hand-painted techniques.

This process not only focuses on the overall shape of the bear, but also deeply studies the subtle changes in the bear's fur and muscles during movement.

In order to ensure that the bear's movements are natural and smooth, the team used software to simulate the bear's various movements, and captured the performance of special effects actor Andy Serkis through motion capture technology, and made adjustments and optimizations based on this.

And all of this process was produced by Chen Fei throughout the process.

Michael Mann, who served as his assistant director, watched him skillfully operate the computer and produce various special effects shots, and felt his scalp tingling!

He has seen many talented directors and has also visited the shooting sites of Spielberg, Nolan, Cameron and others.

Each of these people has his own unique skills, which provides convenience and advantages for filming.

But on Chen Fei's side, he saw an "all-round" director!

Camera, special effects, props, post-production... He seems to be omnipotent!

The more he cooperated with Chen Fei, the more he felt that he had lived for half his life, but he was still like an elementary school student, ignorant and naive.

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As the protagonist of this "man-bear battle" scene, Leonardo personally completed almost all the actions.

He not only had to show the fear and helplessness when being attacked by the bear, but also had to maintain the consistency of the performance in the complex action design.

In order to ensure the realism of the performance, he conducted a lot of rehearsals before shooting, and even simulated every attack action of the bear with special effects actor Andy Serkis, from being thrown into the tree to rolling and crawling, every detail was carefully choreographed.

"Action!"

As Chen Fei shouted the command to start the camera, Leonardo, with multiple ropes tied to his body, began his performance.

These ropes can ensure his safety in complex actions. Although they limit his freedom to a certain extent, they also enable him to complete the performance according to the predetermined trajectory.

At the same time, the special effects team will also capture his performance data in real time next to him for accurate matching in post-production.

The filming of this plot is very complicated. In addition to special effects technology and actor performances, the filming of "Man vs. Bear" is inseparable from delicate special effects makeup.

Leonardo needs to be covered from head to waist with latex prostheses to simulate the wounds after being bitten by a bear.

This makeup process is extremely complicated and takes four and a half hours to complete!

In order to show the healing process of the wound at different stages, the special effects team also designed seven different prostheses to present each different healing stage.

The real-life shooting part was selected in a rainforest. The natural environment here provides a real background for the film, but it also brings considerable challenges to the shooting.

In order to capture the best lighting conditions, the crew needs to get up early and wait for several hours every day.

Shooting long shots in such an environment not only tests the physical strength and endurance of the actors, but also tests the collaboration ability of the entire crew.

It is no exaggeration to say that the shooting process of "Man vs. Bear" in "The Revenant" is a challenge that combines technology, art, physical strength and endurance.

It not only demonstrates the powerful strength of modern film special effects technology, but also reflects the actors' persistent pursuit of art and professionalism!

Until the night fell, 1/3 of the "man-bear battle" scene was finally declared over.

According to Chen Fei's prediction, it would take at least nearly a week to shoot this scene from beginning to end.

Although it takes a long time, this critical shot is worth treating like this.

…

At night, Chen Fei returned to the hotel with a tired body.

He took a shower first, and then talked on the phone with Liu Yifei. Then he lay on the bed with his laptop, ready to read the script sent to him by Guo Fan.

When he opened the email and saw the name "The Wandering Earth", he was stunned.

The next second, Chen Fei turned over and got out of bed, went to the study, made himself a cup of coffee, and carefully read the script adapted by Guo Fan himself.

While reading word by word, his heart seemed to be touched by an unprecedented force, which was a complex emotional interweaving of the magnificence of science fiction and the warmth of human brilliance.

His thoughts seemed to be traveling with the world constructed by the text, from the desperate edge of the earth facing despair to the light of hope of human unity and courage, every scene and every dialogue made him feel excited and couldn't calm down for a long time!

From Chen Fei's point of view, the grand and delicate science fiction setting of "The Wandering Earth" far exceeds "Gravity" and "The Martian".

The sun is about to be destroyed. In order to survive, humans decide to push the entire earth away from the solar system and drive to the unknown depths of the universe to implement the "wandering plan".

The boldness and innovation of this concept instantly hit his sensitive nerves as a filmmaker.

This is not just a science fiction story, but also a profound exploration of human destiny and the continuation of civilization. The philosophical thinking behind it is enough to move audiences all over the world!

The brilliance of humanity shown in it moved him even more.

In the face of disaster, humans did not choose to give up, but chose to work together to face it.

Whether it is the wisdom and sacrifice of scientists, or the tenacity and mutual assistance of ordinary people in extreme environments, he deeply felt the indomitable spiritual power of mankind.

Judging from the text shown in the script, "The Wandering Earth" is not only a science fiction film, but also an emotional blockbuster that can touch people's hearts. It can even make the audience feel the warmth and power of humanity in addition to the shocking visual effects.

At the same time, as a senior director and producer, Chen Fei knows what technical challenges will be faced in bringing such an imaginative and visually impactful script to the big screen.

From the spectacular start of the Earth Engine, to the dazzling light ejected by the planetary engine, to the vastness of the deep space of the universe, every frame of the picture needs to be carefully created by the top visual effects team.

But he also knows that it is these technical difficulties that can inspire the creativity and imagination of filmmakers, making "The Wandering Earth" a real science fiction masterpiece!

...

That night, Chen Fei did not sleep all night.

He fully utilized his top screenwriter skills to improve all the unreasonable parts of the script.

At five o'clock in the morning, he sent the revised script back to Guo Fan.

Because of the time difference, China was at dusk at this time.

When he heard the prompt sound of receiving the email, Guo Fan immediately raised his head, stopped his hand, and looked at the computer screen.

Looking at the name "Chen Fei" marked in the sender column, he couldn't hide his excitement and opened the email quickly.

Soon, he was immersed in the content of the script after Chen Fei's modification, polishing and adjustment.

In the grand science fiction framework, Chen Fei cleverly integrated traditional Chinese cultural elements and family and country feelings into the script of "The Wandering Earth".

Whether it is the persistence of "home" or the praise of the spirit of "collectivism", it reflects the unique cultural genes and values ​​of the Chinese nation.

In addition, in the display of visual wonders and science fiction settings, Chen Fei also deeply explored the complexity and brilliance of human nature.

In the face of disaster, humans show all kinds of emotions and choices: there is the bravery of sacrificing the self for the greater good, and there is also fear and struggle in the face of difficulties.

These true and profound portrayals of human nature will make the film more moving and more substantial.

After reading the revised script, Guo Fan couldn't hide his excitement.

He didn't care about the time difference and called Chen Fei directly.

"Director Chen, you are still amazing. You directly filled the script with flesh and blood. It doesn't look as empty as before."

Chen Fei, who had been up all night, did not show any fatigue at this time. He replied in a deep voice: "I hope that "The Wandering Earth" will show not only the rise of Chinese science fiction, but also a manifestation of Chinese cultural confidence.

Since this script is adapted by you, then you can shoot it well.

I can make you a promise that there is no upper limit on the investment share of the film. You can apply to the company for as much money as you need.

But I have a request. I want to let the global audience see the infinite possibilities and charm of Chinese science fiction movies!"

In an instant, Guo Fan felt the pressure doubled.

But even so, he was not discouraged.

After the filming experience of "Gravity" and "The Martian", he believed that he could definitely meet Chen Fei's requirements.

At this moment, his heart was full of excitement and expectation.

He knew that this might be a science fiction masterpiece that could go down in history, a movie that could touch people's hearts and shock their souls!

He couldn't wait to pass on this touching and passion to more people, so that "The Wandering Earth" could become a bridge connecting the hearts of science fiction fans all over the world.

But at the same time, he also understood the difficulty of preparation and filming.

If nothing unexpected happens, this movie may not be released until two or three years later!

After the call, Chen Fei rushed to the shooting site again.

On the other hand, Guo Fan did not rush to send the script to the Film Bureau for review, but on the basis of Chen Fei's revision, he began to check for omissions as much as possible to ensure that there would be no problems.

…

After a week of being "shocked" by Chen Fei, the Chinese film industry has finally returned to its previous state.

It’s just that many production companies and agencies are telling their people: “Don’t offend Chen Fei, don’t offend Feiyue Films, and don’t mess with the artists signed by Feiyinghuang Agency!”

After this wave of muscle-flexing behavior, everyone in the industry suddenly became honest and no longer dared to make waves.

There are even many companies that are still reviewing themselves and recalling whether they had offended Chen Fei before.

If he was retaliated against for no reason, he would be guilty of the same crime!

At the same time, as March is coming to an end, movies that will be released in April have also launched their final sprint promotions.

At present, the most concerning one is the anti-trafficking movie "Dear" which will be released in theaters on March 28.

However, just when many people were speculating on how much box office this movie would get, a film and television consultation jointly issued by Xiying, LeTV and other companies suddenly topped the hot search list.

"It is reported that the investment is as high as 200 million yuan, and the Chinese blockbuster "Frozen: Gate of Rebirth", known as the "3D magic masterpiece", is officially scheduled to be released on April 25."

When they saw the name of the movie, many people were immediately attracted and clicked in to take a look out of curiosity.

However, when they saw the main creative lineup, a group of netizens immediately rolled their eyes.

I don’t know when this film was shot, but it actually cast four people: Donnie Yen, Huang Shengyi, Simon Yam, and Nicholas Tse.

If it had been launched a few years earlier, it might have attracted a wave of attention.

But it's already too late now.

Donnie Yen has been abandoned by "Ip Man" and is now on the verge of quitting the industry due to his roles in many bad movies.

As for Huang Shengyi, she was once a four-year-old actress, but she was kicked out of sight because she said "come from heaven and earth".

And now, the movie starring these two people actually wants to compete with "Fireworks in the Day" and "My Deskmate", which are also scheduled for April 25, to compete for the May Day slot!

After seeing this news, Chen Fei had only one thought in his mind.

"How dare they?"

Is it true that if you don’t succeed, you will become a benevolent person?

…

In the blink of an eye, March is coming to an end.

As soon as Zhou Xun's call came, his mouth was like a machine cannon, and it started to shoot out.

"No? What's going on with you two? The movie premiere will be in two days! A screenwriter and a producer won't come back? Will they not even show their faces?"

Chen Fei was a little embarrassed: "I can't help it. The filming of the crew has entered a critical stage. You can't just leave a group of actors behind and walk away, right?"

"What about Yifei? She doesn't have time either?"

"You didn't call and ask?"

"I can't get through! I've called several times, but she doesn't answer!"

Chen Fei lowered his head and glanced at the time, and then saw that it was just 8:30 in the morning. He instantly knew why Liu Yifei didn't answer the phone.

It's strange that she can get up so early!

"You go ahead and get busy. I'll contact her. If she can spare some free time, let her go back."

After saying that, before Zhou Xun could continue to complain, Chen Fei quickly hung up the phone.

It wasn't until 11 o'clock in the morning that Chen Fei finally got through Liu Yifei's phone.

"You just woke up?"

"No! I got up early. I just went to the practice room to exercise, and I just came back..."

Miss Liu was just explaining, but through her milky voice, Chen Fei could tell that this girl was definitely staying in bed again.

However, he didn't expose it, but changed the subject: "Can you spare some free time over there? There is a premiere of "Dear", why don't you go back?"

"how about you?"

"I can't leave here. It won't be officially finalized until late April."

"Oh well……"

Liu Yifei murmured in a low voice, although her tone was a little reluctant, but after all, the business was important and she did not refuse.

But the next second, Chen Fei's words made her eyes light up again.

"After you come back from China, I should also return to Los Angeles. The outdoor shooting will almost come to an end, and subsequent filming will be carried out around Los Angeles."

"Really?" Miss Liu's tone suddenly became higher, full of joy.

"Of course, you have to practice hard recently. I will come to test the results when the time comes!"

…

In the ice and snow, Leonardo slowly opened his eyes.

There was no one around him, only his son's belongings lying quietly on the snow, looking particularly dazzling!

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and his eyes gradually changed from confusion to disbelief, and then to bottomless sadness.

He trembled with trembling hands, trying to grasp those insignificant relics, as if he could grasp a glimmer of hope to connect with his son, but the reality was like an icy cold wind, mercilessly penetrating his body and his heart. .

When filming the scene where Hugh Glass loses his son, Chen Fei did not directly present it with fierce conflicts or screams, but slowly unfolded the despair deep in the protagonist's heart through a series of delicate and heavy lens language. with pain.

This scene is not only a test of the character's psychological limits, but also a concentrated display of the film's emotional depth.

Leonardo, who was completely immersed in the role, did not consume too much memory. At this moment, he seemed to have lost his loved ones in reality. He performed this scene very well, which moved all the onlookers.

Until the end of the filming, he seemed to be immersed in the role and could not recover for a long time.

Chen Fei was originally going to enlighten him and find ways to assist him and help him get out of the role.

But he never thought that Matt Damon's words would confuse him.

"After the Oscars, Leonardo was very depressed because he did not win the Best Actor Award, so he held several cocktail parties at home to relieve his boredom and invited many friends and supermodel members.

According to media reports recently, Gisele Bundchen, Leonardo's favorite and longest-term supermodel ex-girlfriend, has been in and out of the hospital frequently recently and seems to have had an abortion."

"What the hell???"

Chen Fei instantly felt his head buzzing. Is the amount of information so huge?

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