Chapter 582

Everyone is not stupid. Murphy is not just visiting. Richard Taylor can guess that.

Murphy did not immediately respond to Richard Taylor's words. Instead, she walked around the special effects dressing room with great interest.

On the wall of the special effects make-up workshop, there are many "heads", all human faces, such as Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Brad Pitt And surprisingly, there's Bruce Lee's face.

Why there is Bruce Lee's model? According to Murphy's conjecture, Bruce Lee may have left a face model, but Vita's work was later reversed.

From these models, we can see that Vita studio has a very strict control on every process of making models. There is a bear's head in a corner, and there is a pile of remote control lines behind the brain. Even if it is very close, we can't see whether it is true or false, and even feel wet on the nose.

"Richard..." Murphy stopped and said, "it's really shocking. The technology of Vita studio is really the best in the industry."

"Many people think that special effects should be digital technology and computers," Richard Taylor said with a smile. "It's not. It's auxiliary. The most important thing is the powerful ability to make models."

This Murphy completely any, the real decision of special effects is not the computer, but people.

Under the leadership of Richard Taylor, Murphy's visit to Vita studio was very interesting. Although everything in the studio was not strange to directors like him, it was also quite emotional.

Murphy goes from room to room, and Richard Taylor introduces him to the artists and technicians in the studio, who are usually responsible for rubber noses, miniature models, makeup, modeling, weapons and anything he can imagine about solid effects.

In the corridors of the rooms of different departments, there are samples of their success, including swords, axes and shields, as well as facial models of famous actors, which will be used to design the makeup and costumes of characters in the near future.

In addition, there is an area with a collection of simulated creatures between the passageways, where a series of dazzling buildings, cars and scenes used in different groups are displayed. These props can help the film develop visual effects, and also help the film complete the real shooting work.

Vita studio has specially opened a room in which they put their earliest booty, including the undead baby in "corpses play across the world"; a sculpture of a rotten hound, which is the basic model of the beloved - but dead - pet dog in "ghost of terror". In order not to be confused with Vita digital, its partner company, Vita studio is responsible for this Build real props and objects instead of creating virtual products through film drawing.

In this overview visit, what impresses Murphy most is the attention of Vita studio to small details, which directly determines the effect of special effects.

Finally, Richard Taylor took Murphy to a reception room and had coffee delivered.

"We're not empire builders," says Richard Taylor, though he doesn't know what projects Murphy wants to work with vita. "I know it's hard to convince. After all, when I say this, you just visited the studio, you know how big it is, and you know everything that's going on here."

"But we're not going to make a conceptual business plan and put it into practice by creating new departments and opportunities in the company," he said with a smile. What drives us to achieve all this is our desire to create many unique things in life, which is based on our love of making things and the pleasure of creating with both hands. I never want to limit our prospects with a rule, such as we are special effects people. I want to keep an open mind all the time, which has made us willing to accept all kinds of extraordinary opportunities over the years. "

Vita's technology is enough to meet the needs of any film shooting. He knows that it's not easy to impress a director like Murphy.

After reading so much, listening to so much from Richard Taylor, coupled with the reputation of the industry and the actual success of his work, Murphy also had a bottom in his heart.

"There is no other company in the world that can leave such an unforgettable impression on me."

The other side said politely, and Murphy's words were naturally very pleasant, "and he has always kept a low-key, close and humanized side. From the showroom to the products, from the unconventional and diversified themes to the simple pursuit of quality and consistency, I think Vita studio is such a unique company that can have a profound impact on different people. "

Hearing Murphy's approval and praise, Richard Taylor's smile brightened.

Murphy took a sip of coffee, turned to the main topic, and said, "I'm going to take a large-scale model effect to shoot the second film of city of chaos in New York."

The first one is quite good, which makes him have more ideas about the second one. One of the important points is that he wants to make a difference in the award season.

In this way, CG effects should be reduced, and most scenes should be shot in real time.

Richard Taylor gently nodded his head, "Vita studio has a good relationship with the city hall of New York, and the real shooting is absolutely OK. You can make props in Wellington and transport them to New York. There are still advantages in the relatively low labor cost here. ""So..." Murphy thought for a moment and said, "when I get back to North America, I'll have my deputy, Michelle Williams, come over for a detailed investigation. He'll talk to you about it."

He just needs to determine the intention is enough, the rest of the matter to the following enough.

In addition, the second film should be left enough fermentation time for the first one. As long as cooperation is confirmed, these works can be refined.

Of course, it was also agreed by 20th century fox. After all, they are investors and producers.

Murphy has notes in his plans for Carla Firth, and 20th century fox has no opinions.

After that, Murphy declined Richard Taylor's dinner invitation and drove directly out of WITA studio.

As soon as he got back to the hotel, he received a call from Carla Firth. Many international publishers were urging him to ask when the second movie of "city of chaos" would be released?

20th Century Fox also wants Murphy to provide a full version of the crew and project plan as soon as possible, so as to start the necessary internal audit process, and then start pre-sale, so as to raise as much shooting funds as possible from overseas distributors, so as to reduce its own risks.

On the surface, with the box office booming in North America, Hollywood should be prosperous, but in fact, Hollywood's source of income has shrunk.

So far this year, Hollywood's DVD sales revenue has decreased by 29% compared with the same period last year, and overseas distributors are only interested in the pre-sale of typical Hollywood blockbusters.

"Today's situation is that a film without the participation of big stars and famous directors."

On the phone, Carla Firth said to Murphy, "there will be no overseas buyers willing to pre purchase the distribution rights."

The sharp decline of pre-sale revenue is also a big problem faced by Hollywood. Even the revenue source of TV has declined due to the decline of advertising sales and the competition of online video.

The tight funding has also forced Hollywood's major producers to adjust the production ratio of all kinds of films. There is a "dumbbell effect" in the whole industry, that is, the two extremes of high-cost films and low-cost films are emerging frequently, while the number of films with medium cost is rare.

Hollywood film companies will invest more money in blockbusters such as transformers. On the side of low-cost films, there will be more films with less risk, such as "death is coming" and "chainsaw horror". Films with a budget of 50 million to 100 million dollars will be significantly reduced.

To be exact, Hollywood's financing channels are far less extensive than before 2008, which is also an important reason why fox accepted Wanda Group's investment in the 20th century.

In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, people with large sums of money in their hands will become Hollywood's "God of wealth". As long as they are willing to pay, Hollywood will not care where they come from.

After hanging up with Carla Firth, Murphy first calls Gail gado to confirm the arrival time of her flight, and then calls bill rosis. CAA urges Henry Carville to start more professional training as soon as possible.

James - Franco crazy up, gas field is very strong, if Henry - Carvel can not strengthen himself, the future is bound to be the role of imbalance.

The aura of an actor is never innate, but needs professional packaging and training. It is precipitated by time, acting skills, status, fame and other factors. Just like ten years ago, no one thought that James Franco's aura was powerful and could endow the character with the invisible and intangible temperament.

Don't say that aura is not important. The aura given by an actor is enough to dominate the film.

On vacation, Murphy actually had no time to relax. The next morning, he went to a seaside studio on the North Island of New Zealand to watch it. Paul Wilson was shooting game of Thrones here. Now this magic TV series has been recognized as a classic. It can bring more than 50 million US dollars in net profit to Stanton studio every season. It's absolutely Mo's dream Faye and 20th Century Fox have golden eggs.

But as time goes on, the series will inevitably come to an end. However, Murphy has reached an agreement with George R. Martin and 20th century fox. After the end of the play, the relevant derivative plays will begin to be filmed and produced.

After staying here for half a day, Murphy returned to Wellington. That night, he went to the airport and received Gail gado, who was flying from the Caribbean. Gail gado also brought several decisions about himself. (to be continued). )