Chapter 90： motion capture

"Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of the Ghost Man" has completed the final cut. Compared with Dunn's 168-minute first-cut version, George Lucas has shortened the film length to 134 minutes, most of which have been cut a lot. Natalie's shot.

This made Dunn somewhat embarrassed.

However, the two cooperated very happily, and George Lucas also admired Dunn very much.

A little selfishness, no need to care.

In fact, the frame of this movie has changed a lot from Lucas' original idea. The original plan was a "story" of the planet, but the current version is the real "Star Wars".

In the last 40 minutes, the clarion call for the final battle had already been sounded. There were four parts—

The Queen's Palace, Queen Amidala led a group of subordinates to avoid the pursuit of robots and escaped in a thrilling manner;

The battle of thousands of people on the grasslands between the indigenous Ganga and the robot army of the Trade Corps is a magnificent scene;

Anakin Skywalker drives the spaceship, destroys the robot control ship, and the interstellar explosion;

The Jedi Knight "Qui Gang" and "Obi-Wan" fought against the dark warrior Darth Maul. This is the climax of the whole film, and it is also the scene that Dunn took the most effort to shoot. The laser sword shines on the screen, and the Jedi Knight is unparalleled .

Tang En's rhythm, in the era when the commercial blockbuster was just starting, was too compact and not in the mainstream. But it is the experience summed up after ten or twenty years of Hollywood shooting commercial blockbusters.

For commercial blockbusters, especially special effects productions, the plot is good enough, and the most important thing is to be exciting!

Even if Christopher Nolan, who was almost a god, joined hands with Leonardo Ricaprio to write a wonderful plot of "Inception", the final box office was not far behind the prediction.

On the contrary, the plot is like the kindergarten's "Transformers" and other movies, relying on super visual enjoyment, shocking the world.

Anyway, George Lucas's script is young and the plot is naive and simple, so Dunn doesn't need to waste a lot of shots on the plot narrative. It's better to follow the "Transformers" route and win by visual splendor.

The final cut has been completed, Dunn made three more minor comments, and Lucas also agreed to revise them. The problem is not big.

What caused the two to argue was the future of special effects movies.

In this film, there are many animated characters. According to George Lucas's idea, they all use live-action animation, that is, computer production.

However, Dunn made changes during the shooting. Most of the shots used motion capture.

"George, film is the art of performance after all. Human movements are very complex, and motion capture technology can make people's movements natural and smooth, with rich expressions and delicate movements. But live-action animation... IMHO, even the best technicians, With manual adjustment, it is impossible to simulate the tiny movements of human muscles.”

Dunn doesn't know much about special effects technology, but he has a pair of eyes that penetrate into the future. Motion capture is definitely the only trend for future special effects blockbusters.

Even at one time, many pure cartoons adopted live-action motion capture instead of live-action animation in order to make the characters appear fuller.

"I don't think it's necessary." George Lucas clearly disagreed, "Yes, as you said, motion capture will be more detailed and realistic, but can it be shown on the big screen? What is the resolution of the movie? I also saw that the actual effect is not much different between live-action animation and motion capture, but the cost is several times less.”

Tang Ren couldn't help but despise it in his heart. When you reprint it in 3D more than ten years later, you will know how big the gap is between motion capture and live-action animation.

"George, digital and 3D are the mainstream of the future!"

"But it's not necessary now."

"We stand on the front line of Hollywood, I think I have the responsibility and obligation to promote technological reform, and..." Downe paused, "Isn't there an IMAX theater now? Fans who watch movies there will definitely be able to Feel the surprise."

"IMAX theaters? How many? This wastes too much of the budget cost of the movie."

Dunn glanced at George Lucas and sighed deeply.

Although through his efforts, he persuaded Lucas to revise the script and accept his suggestion. But in Dunn's view, Lucas has become more and more like an investor, rather than a filmmaker.

For comparison, look at another Jewish mogul, Steven Spielberg.

As long as it is a movie he likes, he will often spare no expense and strive for perfection.

This of course led to the bankruptcy of DreamWorks, but it also left behind a batch of classic movies.

……

"Wedding Cracker" has been produced.

In the whole movie, Dunn didn't participate much. He was a producer, mainly to use his name to attract more attention.

Fortunately, Andrew O'Hare said that the film sold well. It is hard to say whether it will have a box office miracle like "My Great Greek Wedding", but it should be no problem at the box office.

Since the success of "Pretty Moon", comedy has always been a low-cost, high-income key genre, Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz became popular because of it, Nicole Kidman also became famous for "My Grand" A Greek Wedding takes a twist of fortune.

"Wedding Cracker" is different from those comedies that use women as the selling point. Instead, it starts the plot with two men as the center, and reveals the warmth of love from the perspective of men. It is unique and will definitely attract widespread attention.

Dunn naturally trusts Andrew very much, and Manola Daggis, who is on a par with Andrew, is not idle. She recommended Dunn another book.

"This is Michael Cunningham's third novel, and it's about three women. The point of view in the book is amazing - life is a radiant halo that surrounds our consciousness from beginning to end. Translucent envelope."

Manola Dages' words made Dunn stand up directly, "What's the title of the book?"

""All the time"."

"Okay!" Dunn slapped his hands excitedly, "Manora, you know, the company's funds are tight right now, and they are busy acquiring Marvel, so they can't start making art films. But I promise you, as long as the funds are returned, they will shoot immediately. Art film!"

Nicole Kidman had already slept in his bed. Although she never asked, Dunn always felt that she should take the initiative to pave the way for her career.

This is not an ordinary female companion, this is a fairy playmate!

Dunn will definitely cherish it.

After a while, secretary Reese came to report, "CAA reported back that Avi Allard and Ike Patum made another concession, agreeing to sell all the shares at a price of $85 million."

Dunn thought for a while, "Tell CAA, $80 million, it can be sold!"

Reese was wearing a black and white professional dress, very like a professional secretary, holding a folder, taking a pen to record a few times, and said: "Fox Pictures has a word, I hope to meet you and talk about "Wedding Proud" The release of The Guest.”

Dunn laughed dumbly, "This Bill really doesn't want to let go of a penny. Tell them, I will soon..."

"No, not Bill!" Reese's face showed the same confusion as Dunn, "It's Tom Rothman, president of Twentieth Century Fox."

"It's him?"

Tang En was stunned for a moment.

On the day of the Oscars, he thought Tom Rothman was a little weird.

But I didn't expect that this guy would take the initiative to contact him to release Dunn Pictures' films.

In the past... Wasn't there a grudge?

Dunn is a little hard to understand.