Chapter 1,399 The Impossible Mission

[The cool breeze brings refreshing clouds that cover the moon. It’s a good time to drink a long drink. The spring flowers only complain about the short time. The autumn fruits are full of frost like snow. --Autumn Moon Night】

Morgan, the co-ordinating screenwriter, was obtained by his own strength, not by relationships. Therefore, he still has the ability to do things. Although Jordana also maintains a certain degree of doubt about Fast and Furious, after all, She is a film actress. Although she has to complete her studies, deep down, she still has a professional acting heart.

Now that she didn't refuse right away, that meant there was room for negotiation. Therefore, Jordana was finally convinced by Morgan. Jordana actually wanted to experience what it was like to be a star. It wasn't her first time making a movie, but the movies and TV series she made before didn't bring him much fame. This time it was a Universal production, so she naturally wanted to give it a try.

Returning to the set, director Rob Cohen immediately nodded excitedly and said, "Have you signed the contract? Well, since the contract has been signed, it's no big deal. We have finally gathered the main actors.

By the way, how are the other supporting actors preparing? Have the venues been arranged? "Morgan said there is no problem, everything has been arranged. In fact, now we are waiting for Ye Ming to find the three people who have gathered together, and filming can start immediately.

But Morgan still hesitated about this issue and said: "Director, Jordana is a student. Although she has some acting experience, does she need to audition? After all, Vin Diesel and Michelle Sher has already auditioned, so we have no idea what Jordana's acting skills will be like."

Morgan's worries at this time are actually not unreasonable. After all, the role played by Jordana in this matter is a very important supporting role. The protagonist's sister is also a key supporting role in the movie.

Therefore, one must carefully consider what kind of actor will perform such a role. Rob Cohen shook his head and said: "Dear Morgan, you may not know about things outside the crew at this time. Our crew has been established for a long time, because we have been putting off the issue of Ye Ming choosing his own role. When the filming officially started, the company originally had some complaints about us. Now if the live actors are gathered and we haven't started the official filming, then it means that we are going against the company.

And auditions, auditions, the two people Ye Ming found are both very good. As for the third one, as for whether Jordana can have good acting skills and adapt to her own role, I think this has nothing to do with us. Relationship. The money is not our own, it is the money of investors like Ye Ming. If Ye Ming doesn’t care about his own money at a time like this, then in a matter like this, we don’t have to deal with some issues. Go worry. Anyway, if the funds are spent, then just look for Ye Ming.

Moreover, the company's top management doesn't want us to wait any longer. If possible, the company requires us to release it during the Christmas period. "

At this time, Morgan screamed loudly: "Oh God, what bastard came up with this? Pay attention, the Christmas schedule, my God, it is less than half a year before the Christmas schedule, less than half a year, let us finish it." There is no problem with shooting, but if we are asked to complete post-production on something like this, then it will be almost impossible.

Although our film is a road movie, we still need to add some special effects at a time like this. These are very difficult things. Therefore, when it comes to such a problem, I think one year is relatively realistic. If it is half a year, then this is basically impossible to achieve. "

Movies are not as simple as just shooting. In fact, the post-production of many movies is quite critical, such as some science fiction movies, kung fu movies, and even the Fast and Furious and special effects filmed by Ye Ming. Lenses are indispensable.

If it is talking about a general literary film, it may mean that it does not require so much trouble and the post-production may be simpler. But if it is a road movie like Fast and Furious, the speeding stunts are part of it, but In some explosion scenes, it is impossible for the driver to be killed inside. That requires the help of special effects. Moreover, this special effect is not something that can be done casually. It requires the support of a strong film industry, and only a place like Hollywood can support such special effects. Of course, you have to have time to do these special effects. After the filming is completed, it takes half a year to do the special effects. For a movie, this is not slow at all?

But if it is said that for such a problem, the continuous shooting and special effects must be completed within half a year, then such a thing is almost impossible.

Therefore, Morgan will become more sensitive. He had to be sensitive. The director was naturally responsible for doing special effects, but it was Morgan who did the real work, contacted the special effects company, etc.

Therefore, he understands this process very well. After hearing these words from director Rob Cohen, Morgan believed that it would be impossible to complete.

Robert Cohen nodded and said: "Actually, I feel a little embarrassed about some things like this, but the company has already made such a decision. The company needs a beautiful performance to make a year-end summary. Therefore, it is not As for our crew alone, I heard Alexander say that in fact, all the other films of the company have been accelerated. Of course, whether the acceleration can be completed depends on whether the crew works hard, but I think if we are capable of accelerating If so, it’s better not to go against the company.”

I am originally from Universal Company, so if I challenge my own company on an issue like this, it would be really crazy. As for such a matter, no matter what it is, Rob Cohen has already decided to speed up the matter.

There will definitely be no problem with the filming. As long as we step up the pace, there will be no problem in the first half year. But whether the special effects will be successful, Robert Cohen cannot guarantee that there will be no problems with the special effects.

And Morgan said helplessly: "Okay, if you must do it like this, then I will cooperate with you and help you do this well, but you have to pay attention to one thing, is Ye Ming? Will you agree to a one centimeter question like this?

If Ye Ming does not agree to this issue in such a matter, then I think this matter is definitely impossible to achieve. I won’t say that Ye Ming’s influence on the entire crew should be more important in your heart. Do I understand better? "

The director naturally understood Ye Ming's influence on the crew, but when it came to such an issue, Rob Cohen was actually quite helpless. He shook his head and said, "We can't control these things. If Ye Ming cooperates with us, maybe it's This time, you and I both have to work in the company. Therefore, I won’t talk about some issues like offending Ye Ming or offending the company, but you should be able to know which one is more important. Although I think Ye Ming is right We should maintain a negative attitude towards a matter like this, but when it comes to an issue like this, we have to listen to the company, otherwise if Ye Min leaves after filming the movie, we will be dealt with by the company."

If it is said that offending both parties is unavoidable, then when it comes to an issue like this, one must choose someone who has no interests to offend. For example, this time, although Ye Ming is not easy to provoke, Ye Ming is not from Universal. Therefore, even if Robert Cohen feels that he has offended Ye Ming, in such a matter, he thinks this is also true. acceptable.

Seeing how stubborn Rob Cohen was, Morgan could only nodded and said: "Okay, if you insist on doing it this way, then I will cooperate with you. The rest of the supporting actors have already made arrangements. Okay, the contract has been signed, these people have already arrived on the set, and we have agreed on the location in advance. The old rule is to choose a few easier shots to shoot first."

Choosing an easier lens to shoot with is something people in the entertainment industry in almost all countries do. After all, the new crew and new actors need to get used to each other on something like this, so that the filming can be smoother. Therefore, finding a few relatively simple shots will help everyone get used to each other. This is a common practice in film shooting, and it is also what the director chooses to do in order to get a good start.

Although the crew's plan to speed up filming is kept confidential, it also depends on the person. It is impossible for Ye Ming not to know about this matter at all. In fact, Ye Ming is also someone who has known about such a thing for a long time. Alexander came to talk to Ye Ming personally. It might be most appropriate if director Rob Cohen was the one to talk about this matter. However, Rob Cohen felt that he had no way to tell Ye Ming about this matter. Therefore, in the end, he had to ask Alexander to take action. .

Alexander found Ye Ming and exchanged a few words. Who said foreigners are all straight-forward? Alexander is the kind of foreigner who doesn't like to be straight-forward. At least when it comes to a bifidobacterium like this, he talked about it and seemed a little hesitant. expression.

Seeing this, Mo Ming said with a smile: "Mr. Alexander, if you have anything to say, just leave. There are some issues that we can talk about openly and honestly."

At this time, Alexander breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Okay, Mr. Ye, this matter is actually not decided by me alone, but a matter decided by the entire company and the entire board of directors. You know I He's just a producer, and he doesn't have that much power to decide this matter.

The company's board of directors meant that the company's three recent films should be released during the Christmas period. It even said that one of the films was required to be released in October at this time. Therefore, for the Fast and Furious crew, the company means that the best release time is the Christmas time. "

This matter is indeed quite embarrassing. All movies have fixed production schedules. Even if they are fully prepared in the early stage, God will give them face and the crew will have good weather during filming. If the wind gets wind, if it rains, it will rain. Everything goes smoothly. It's incredible, if a movie scheduled for half a year can be filmed one month ahead of schedule, that's a very good result.

If it is said to be three months in advance, it is almost impossible, unless it is cheating, or the crew spends money to start shooting in several parts at the same time. But making movies is all about making money. If you want to spend money to increase speed, then why make movies? Moreover, the pre-production can be compressed, and if you want to compress it in the post-production of special effects, it is not an easy task.

After all, for a problem like this, doing special effects is a very troublesome project.

Therefore, before the Christmas schedule was brought forward, Ye Ming said without thinking: "Do you think it is possible? I will not stop this matter. As long as Universal can start doing special effects now, and by the time the crew completes filming, the special effects will also be completed. Then I think it is not impossible to schedule it for Christmas. But the question is, is Universal willing to invest in this area?"

If you are making a movie and doing special effects at the same time, then it is not impossible to do such a thing. After all, in Hollywood, you may encounter people who have done such a thing by chance, but there are very few special effects. , simple special effects can be done like this, but big-name special effects like Fast and Furious are not as powerful as the special effects in science fiction movies like Star Wars and Terminator, but at least, the special effects like Fast and Furious are The special effects scenes in the movie cannot be described simply.

Therefore, if you create special effects while shooting, it will probably cost a lot more. According to the current level of special effects production in Hollywood, that would be an additional investment of at least five to eight million. If Universal can do this and is willing to invest its own money to do this, then Ye Ming really has no reason to object to such an issue. After all, we are partners, and our goal is actually to make money, not Just to make a point.

But Alexander had nothing to say about Ye Ming's words. If there was additional investment, then Alexander shook his head and said: "This requires an additional investment of more than five million yuan, or at least that much additional investment to become a VC company. It is estimated that the company will be impossible." Agree with this." (To be continued)