China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

The castration of the "X" software was actually done after Lu Ping An obtained the programming skills, and it took more than half a year to complete it.

Before that, he only knew how to use "X".

But splitting and castrating him is impossible because he doesn't know how to program.

Now that I have programming skills, I know the true power of this software.

Take "Kung Fu Panda" as an example.

To create movie-level 3D animations like "Kung Fu Panda", it is useless to use just a few softwares. For example, 3DMAX, MAYA, XSI, ZB and other software currently on the market, each software is not perfect and has its advantages. Shortcomings, the key is how to combine them, how to use their strengths and avoid weaknesses to use their own experience to create the best animation.

Among them, 3DMAX is the most powerful for polygon modeling and picture rendering, MAYA is the strongest for irregular surface modeling and special effects rendering, XSI is the strongest for character skeleton animation, skinning, and ZB is the strongest for model detail modification and engraving.

Experts use many softwares in combination. Sometimes movie companies even develop a separate set of plug-in embedding software, just to perfectly merge a large number of 3D software.

A strong film company will definitely have greater advantages with its own content embedding software.

At this point, the "X" special effects software can be understood as a set of the most powerful embedded software, which accommodates the functions of various advanced software. All functions are concentrated together, and then use intelligent algorithms, just like intelligent input The method is the same. One letter can give you countless choices. The more instructions you have, the more precise it will be. Then just click to select.

So what Lu Ping An has to do now is to disassemble the animation module of the "X" software and create a castrated version of the embedded software.

With this software, it can accommodate all 3D software currently on the market. "X" has its own compatibility mode, so there is no need to consider licensing issues when using it.

Combined with the various functions that come with "X", even the castrated version can make the animation process easier than other companies.

At this point, "X" has left enough room for castration. Lu Ping'an couldn't help but praise Goldfinger, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to do it on his own in ten years.

Now, the embedding software has been completed, and there are already more than 30 relevant professionals.

The next step is to train on how to use your own software based on various world-famous software.

When the training ground is almost ready, I will use the unproduced Venice short film to practice.

The Venice short film is called "Dinner for a Few". It is a 2D animation, but it can also be made into 3D. The painting style is also very strange and strange, not so sophisticated, and it is precisely because of the rough and strange painting style that it becomes the essence of this short film. one.

It's just right for practicing.

"Let's stop here today. What do you think of this software?"

After training all afternoon, Lu Pingan asked everyone.

"This software is powerful."

“Easier to use than those on the market.”

"You can get started quickly."

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More than 30 animators liked it one after another, and it looked like it was going well.

"Then let's eat first, and then everyone will work hard. After finishing the short film, we will try to start "Kung Fu Panda" as early as possible."

"clear!"

It took five days for the team to become basically familiar with the performance of the chimeric software.

Everyone also started to try to make some simple models.

It’s quick to get started, but it takes some time to get better at it.

But it doesn't matter. It's still possible to deal with a film like "Dinner for a Few." The deadline for submissions to this year's Venice Film Festival is at the end of May. It's not a big problem to make a simple short film of ten minutes in five months.

After two days and checking everyone's familiarity with the software, he decided to start making the Venice short film tomorrow.

There are still talented people in the country, learn quickly!

Lu Pingan sent out the script and storyboards, and everyone immediately started researching.

Then after another shock, everyone began to work together and try to make prototypes.

After everything was settled, he asked Bao Qingqing: "Where is Guorong, why haven't you come back yet?"

Just as Bao Qingqing was about to speak, Guorong's car came back.

Guorong got out of the car, and Lu Ping'an raised his eyebrows when he saw him, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Now Guorong's body has many scratch marks from branches, his legs and pants are wet, and his shoes are full of dirt, just like a muddy boy who came back from the wild. He is very embarrassed.

"Brother, what's going on with you? It's not like you rolled down the mountain."

"It's raining. Isn't it normal to have soil?"

Guorong smiled and patted his trouser legs, not caring, and then called to Lu Ping'an, "Let's eat, let's eat, I'm so hungry."

With that said, he walked towards the cafeteria.

Lu Ping'an looked confused, why did Guorong feel so much better in this state? Is shoveling panda poop really that fun?

But just be in good spirits.

Lu Ping'an didn't ask much.

"Come on, let's go eat too. What's in the cafeteria today?"

Bao Qingqing responded quickly: "There is snake meat, and it ran into the park in the afternoon!"

Lu Ping'an: "I like it!!"

The two of them chatted and went to the cafeteria.

Guorong began to share what he saw and heard today as usual, his face lit up.

The panda couldn't wake up even if it was thundered while sleeping. When he woke up, he was so energetic that he couldn't stand it at all. Then he laughed as he said it. He seemed to be in a much better state of mind than at the beginning.

That’s all for a meal.

But Lu Ping'an could always smell the fragrance of bamboo in his nose.

Then when I thought about it again, the national treasure Baba suddenly appeared in front of my eyes, and I couldn’t eat enough.

"A friend will be coming over in a few days. It's safe. Is it convenient to come in here?"

After finishing the meal, Guorong asked.

"You can have a look at the workshop, just don't delay too long."

"No problem, I won't disturb you."

"When did you come over?"

"In about three or four days."

"Then I may not have time to entertain. I have to go out."

"You go and do your work, don't worry about me."

"Okay, if you have any questions, don't hold it in, call anytime."

After dinner, Yan Danchen called: "When will you be back?"

"Tomorrow."

"Oh, are you okay over there?"

"It's okay. It tastes great. I play with pandas every day, haha."

"You will be so jealous of others!"

"Okay, actually it's Guorong who masturbates every day, but I'm too hairy to notice."

The two chatted for a while, and the topic returned to "Time and Space Evil".

"Time and Space Crime" will be released in the next few days.

The current schedule is actually not good.

But compared with this year, it is already a good schedule.

There are Hollywood blockbusters released in March and April.

There will be "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in March.

SARS started in April and theaters were closed.

July is the summer season, and a movie like "Spoilers of Time" is dead during that time.

So February is the best time.

At this time, Lu Ping'an's lingering power is still there.

"Source Code" has achieved high box office and reputation.

This will be of great benefit to his new work.

In addition, "Time and Space Crime" was also shortlisted for last year's Venice Film Festival.

This is another publicity point.

So in actual calculation, the current schedule is actually no worse than the summer schedule.

In addition, the cost of this film is very low.

There is almost no pressure to make money.

So this time is just right.

That night, Lu Pingping greeted the team.

I flew back to the capital the next day.

On the 19th, "Time and Space Crime" was released in Beijing and other coastal cities.

Shortlisted for Venice!

Directed by Lu Ping'an!

Continue the brain-burning suspense!

Many people walked into the theater.

However, they discovered it when they entered the theater.

There are only four and a half actors in this movie!

Now everyone understands.

The cost of "Spacetime Vice" is ridiculously low!

However, the video quality is quite good.

After watching the movie, the first wave of media and netizens began to express their emotions:

"None of Lu Ping'an's movies is simple!"

"A masterpiece with only five actors!"

"Brain-burning suspense, a standard Lu Ping An-style movie."

“If you don’t understand it once, you’ll understand it only after you read it twice.”

"..."

So a week later, it was February 25th.

"Time and Space Crime" successfully won 11 million at the box office and achieved a huge profit.

For a time, Lu Ping'an became the focus again.

At this time, Lu Ping'an had already stayed in Bashu for several days.

Not long after the release of "Time and Space", when he saw the box office of 1.1 million on the first day, he knew that he didn't need to worry about it anymore.

Profit is a sure thing.

And this film has already made a profit.

The copyright fee is US$1.35 million.

So don't worry.

"Okay, that's it."

On the 25th, Venice Short Film produced the opening and closing shots.

Lu Ping'an nodded and confirmed the pass.

The two shots lasted for a total of 36 seconds, showing the waves, rain, the building, and the "dinner protagonists" in the building's rooms. The camera zoomed in and out, and ended.

There are no more complicated "action scenes" in the feature film.

So these two shots are relatively the simplest in the entire film.

The production took 15 days, which was a bit slow. Calculating that a 10-minute film would take ten months to make, it would not be able to meet the Venice submission deadline in May.

But Lu Ping'an wasn't worried at all.

The left and right elements and shot breakdown of the film have been completed, and everyone is familiar with the software, so it will be quick to do it later.

In addition, Lu Pingan did not prepare to surpass this short film, as long as the plot was restored.

After all, the core is drama.

Therefore, in the future, the entire film will still be completed within 3 months, just in time for Venice.

"I won't be here in a few days. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me."

After confirmation, Lu Ping'an and project production team leader Bao Qingqing said.

He has already drawn the storyboard in detail. As long as he follows it, he won't make mistakes. Lu Ping'an can leave safely for the time being.

Bao Qingqing was full of confidence: "Don't worry."

"gone."

That afternoon, Lu Pingan returned to Beijing again. This time he was going to the United States. The matter of "Chainsaw" and Oscar came up.

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