Chapter 404: Special Effects Scare One Person Away in One Second

January 3rd is a good day to open a business.

In addition to celebrities coming to congratulate and media attending the opening ceremony of Zhizhen Painting Art, there were also heavyweight official figures present.

Wu Bin returned to Beijing from across the ocean the day before New Year's Day, bringing back the finished films of "Passengers" and "The Lost Tomb".

The five production bosses, Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Li Chen, Wang Changtian and Wanda's Ye Ning, gathered in the China Film Small Auditorium.

The three leading actors of the two blockbusters, Li Ming, Fan Qiaoqiao and Huang Xiaoming, were also fortunate enough to have a sneak peek at the finished films of "Passengers" and "The Lost Tomb".

Except for Li Chen and Wu Bin, everyone present was deeply shocked by "Passengers".

The unique fishtail-shaped porthole is full of design sense.

The vast starry sky outside the transparent glass is within reach, and the crystal clear water, the mysterious and boundless starry sky and the charming bikini beauties complement each other.

The dreamlike scene is fascinating.

Fan Qiaoqiao stared at the whole process. She didn't expect the finished film to be so cool and shocking.

I never thought I was so beautiful, and even I was amazed by my beauty in the film.

Fan Qiaoqiao looked at Brother Chen who was sitting next to Mr. Han in front of him, and felt an inexplicable impulse in his heart.

I really want to throw myself into his arms and cry, or I want to be in a big production directed by a big director.

In one month, her and Liu Dehua's movie "Future Police" will be released.

When comparing this with Passengers, she herself even doubted whether she, Fan Qiaoqiao, had acted in this film alone.
One is like the best of the best, while the other is not even of the best of the best. It really shows that you get what you pay for.

The film ended, the lights came on, and everyone glanced at Fan Qiaoqiao at the same time.

This scene naturally fell into Fan Qiaoqiao's eyes without any error, and it greatly satisfied Fan Qiaoqiao's vanity.

It’s just that everyone present is a well-dressed big shot who has already mastered the ways of the world just right.

Of course, it is impossible to exclaim like Xiaobai: Wow! So big! Wow! So white! Wow! So sexy!

One look is enough.

Everyone applauded Li Chen.

Han Sanping's eyes sparkled as he patted Li Chen's shoulder and said, "I didn't expect the photos to turn out so well."

Not wanting to be left behind, Ren Zhonglun also stepped forward and asked curiously, "How did you film the scene where Qiao Qiao struggles in the water ball in the air for help? It couldn't have been filmed in the air, right?"

Fan Qiaoqiao chuckled, thinking back to the hardships he had endured, and felt that it was all worth it.

"Of course that's impossible. Come down and ask Xiao Fan yourself." Li Chen said with a smile.

"Mr. Ren, you don't know that Brother Chen chained me underwater and I almost lost my life." Fan Qiaoqiao said in a delicate voice.

Everyone at the scene laughed out loud. Wang Changtian joked, "Is that so? Li Chen, you are too unkind to women."

Fan Qiaoqiao glanced at Li Chen with her beautiful eyes, full of charm.

"It's not that exaggerated. There were seven or eight strong lifeguards surrounding the water at the time. It was not her turn to get into trouble." Li Chen revealed directly.

Everyone laughed
"Is there a 3D version and an IMAX version?" Ye Ning was more concerned about the version of the movie.

Everyone looked at Li Chen. Indeed, it would be a pity for such a science fiction romance film to not have a 3D or IMAX version.

"Of course, but 3D production will take several months."

"When I started shooting, I was not very familiar with 3D filming technology."

Everyone looked happy. As long as it was available, it would be fine. It was just a matter of waiting for a few months.

After watching the finished film, they are more confident and more willing to wait.

“So it can only be done through post-production, which is a somewhat complicated and time-consuming process that requires layering and reconstruction of each frame.”

"Then, based on the parallax principle of the human eye, different perspectives for the left and right eyes are generated."

"Although the 3D effect converted in this way is not as perfect as that considered during filming, it can also allow the audience to feel the charm of the vastness of space again."

Han Saping was in a good mood, as the movie "Passengers" made him see the leap forward in Chinese films.

He believed that no one else in the country could do it, and only Li Chen had the financial resources and strength to do it.

"By the way, can your painting skills currently reach the level of Passengers?"

"Of course you can, but it will definitely take longer than abroad. I am just getting started in painting."

Han Saping nodded, knowing that haste makes waste.

After a short break, they watched a portion of the trailer for "The Lost Tomb". Although it was not as good as "Passengers", it was just as mysterious.

The colors and realistic appearance of the monsters inside are much more advanced than the 5-cent special effects in China.

Upon hearing that Li Chen planned to follow the example of "Red Cliff" and divide it into two parts, the producers naturally had no objection.

There was no objection to the production cost of "The Lost Tomb" exceeding the budget by 5500 million. Li Chen had already informed them of this matter before. After all, the budget is just a budget.

Han Sanping saw that the time was almost up and said, "Let's get going too. We shouldn't miss the auspicious time and keep Director Tong and the others waiting."

Naturally, everyone had no objection.

Coming out of the shadow, everyone got into their cars and drove towards Jinxiu Mingzuan.

The fourth floor of Splendid Diamonds has been completely renovated, and everywhere you look, you can see brand new equipment and computer instruments.

"Everyone, get ready. Director Li and the film bureau leaders will be here in half an hour."

Yang Siwei and Yu Miao are busy at Jinxiu Mingzuan. Today, leaders from the bureau, China Film Group Corporation, Shanghai Film Group Corporation and several distinguished guests will come to cut the ribbon and visit Zhizhen Painting Art.

"You know what, my brother's hairstyle is very similar to Mr. Han's!" Shu Chang also came to join in the fun today, accompanying her bestie to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Zhizhen Painting Art.

The two of them were in Li Chen's office, watching Li Chen and a group of bigwigs being surrounded by reporters as soon as they got out of the car downstairs. Shu Chang couldn't help but want to laugh.

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Shu Chang, but what Shu Chang said was true, and both of their hairstyles were indeed very neat.

After cutting the ribbon and visiting Zhizhen Painting Art, the highlight was the cocktail party at the Capital Hotel in the evening.

I haven't seen Jiang Wen for a long time. I didn't expect that he could take time out of his busy schedule to attend my own opening ceremony.

"Your play hasn't been finished yet? Nezha's mother was only pregnant with him for three years and six months. You don't want to give birth to Nezha, do you?"

"Hahaha, it's almost there, it's almost there. It will be finished in two or three months at most. If it's delayed any further, Director Yang won't be able to sleep." Jiang Wen heard Li Chen teasing him, but he didn't get angry and just laughed.

Li Chen smiled and said, "It's good that you know."

The two clinked their glasses, and Jiang Wen said with emotion: "I was really itching to see those devices in your company just now."

"How about letting you do the special effects for Let the Bullets Fly?" Jiang Wen had a smug look on his face, as if to say, 'Brother, I'm taking good care of your business.'

Li Chen said indifferently: "No problem, I'll give you a 9% discount, 1 per second, how about that?"

Jiang Wen almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Seeing that Li Chen didn't seem to be joking, he asked, "So expensive?"

"What nonsense! There are cheap goods everywhere on the street. Do you think investing 1 million US dollars in three years is just a polite remark?" Li Chen said unhappily.

"Forget it, forget it. I'll just do it here with you for five minutes and then I'll just do it to death." Jiang Wen was completely softened.

Li Chen shook his head and laughed, what kind of person is this? He has no money but still wants to make a big contribution.

There are already a few rude guys like Jiang Wen here tonight. As soon as they open their mouths, they act in an annoying manner, saying, "Brother, I'm really nice."

For example, Xingguang's Road Fight, in order to support his niece, even Jingtian's "My Beautiful Boss" wanted to be packaged by Li Chen's Zhizhen Painting Art.

As a result, I heard nearly 70 words per second. I just laughed, hehe, haha.

Then he left with a sentence "see you again if we're lucky" and took Jingtian away.

The opening ceremony reception ended at nine o'clock.

Li Chen sent Tong Gang, Han Saping and others into the car.

Tong Gang and Han Saping both drank a lot today, for no other reason than they were happy.

I was especially happy when I saw the scale of Zhizhen Painting Art and listened to Li Chen’s positioning and future development plans of Zhizhen Painting Art.

"Li Chen, your painting skills are very good, especially your purpose: exploration and breakthrough! Very good, very thoughtful." Tong Gang held Li Chen's hand and chattered.

Li Chen listened patiently to his leader's chatter.

"Our film industry has just started, and it is not shameful to fall behind. We should first narrow the gap and keep pace with it before we think about catching up."

Li Chen nodded repeatedly: "I have taken note of what Director Tong said. Don't worry, I, Li Chen, have nothing else but youth, the courage to think, dare to do, and dare to fight!"

"Hahaha, did you hear that, Sanping? It's good to be young." Tong Gang pulled Han Sanping again and said.

Han Sanping's face was flushed: "I heard it, Li Chen is just a big talker."

That night, the grand opening ceremony of Zhizhen Painting Art was reported.

"Zhizhen Painting Art's grand opening reception, Chenglong, Liu Dehua and more than 100 other celebrities and industry giants gathered at the Capital Hotel to celebrate the grand opening of Zhizhen Painting Art."

"Huayi, Bona and other industry giants said on the spot that they would place orders with Zhizhen Painting Art for special effects in the future."

"Hundreds of domestic and overseas media also witnessed the exquisite painting skills of Zhizhen Huayi, a special effects production company under Rongchen Pictures, a leading domestic film and television industry leader, at this star-studded feast."

"Artists under Rongchen Pictures gathered together, Liu Yifei, Zhou Xun and others sang live."

"The purpose of Zhizhen Painting Art, 'exploration' and 'breakthrough', has been unanimously recognized by the leaders of the Film Bureau and other departments."

"I'm so tired!" After returning to the villa, Li Chen took a shower and wanted to fall asleep.

"Tired? I think Director Li is enjoying it. Brother Li Chen, Brother Li, Brother Chen, senior, you think you are a versatile star!"

Miss Liu rode on Li Chen fiercely and refused to let him go!

(End of this chapter)