Made in Hollywood

Apart from editing and dubbing, the focus of post-production is also CGI synthesis. Duke used a lot of green screen scenes in the shooting. As a director who prefers technical flow, he doesn't care whether it is live-action shooting or using computer technology to synthesize. Which way is the most time-saving and labor-saving, he will choose which way.

With the development of science and technology and the advancement of computer technology, CGI generation technology has long been different. On the contrary, the cost of model shooting has been increasing due to the increase in the price of labor and raw materials.

There is also the digital technology used by Duke, which has gradually become the mainstream of Hollywood. The number of directors who use film is decreasing. It is said that Kodak, the main manufacturer of film film, is not having a good time, and there are even rumors that the production of film film will be discontinued. information.

The reality is the opposite of the last century, with film shooting becoming more expensive and formerly expensive digital technology declining.

Although directors such as David Fincher insist that film is irreplaceable, the development of new technologies cannot be stopped by anyone.

"I don't need a clear bat image."

In ILM's studio at Warner Bros., Duke said to the head of the computer effects team, "Joe, you've drawn samples that are the exact opposite of what I thought."

Joe Hart looked at the sample sketch in his hand. It was a very clear bat image and a very orthodox Batman logo.

Before he could say anything, Duke reiterated his request, "I envisioned the beginning of the film with a large number of bats flying all over the screen, and only a vague image of a large bat appeared."

Simply put, it's a symbol of Batman.

Going deeper, in the case of most audiences without prompting, seeing this scene for the first time should produce a sense of psychological fear, which is also one of the themes to be expressed in the film. The reason for the formation of a large bat image is to express a kind of "exploitable fear", which is actually paving the way for the subsequent plot description of the film.

Of course, the most important thing is to cooperate with the dark picture at the beginning, which can directly bring the style of the movie to the audience.

Although the film's realistic style sounds completely out of tune with CGI technology, technology has always served the film. Technology has never dictated the style of a film in Hollywood.

Since it was already late January when post-production started, and the Super Bowl, the annual carnival day in North America, was just around the corner, Duke had to cut out a commercial for "Batman: Time for War" if he wanted to enter the Super Bowl halftime commercial. , in the next few days, almost all busy with this part of the work. It wasn't until the final submission time five days before the Super Bowl that a short thirty-second preview was submitted to the Super Bowl's organizing committee.

Unlike in the past, the trailer doesn't have much content. After all, the post-production of the entire film has just begun, and most of them are clips of Bruce Wayne and the bat entangled. The most important thing is the release date, and now it's not far from the summer season.

In addition to the regular Super Bowl commercials, Duke and Warner Bros. are also reborn for the Batman franchise. A series of propaganda campaigns were launched.

"Decades have passed since Batman first appeared in Detective Comics magazine. But this character has not faded out of people's sight with the changes of the times, but has become a baptism with the years. Fuller. Vibrant of the times.”

"So far, the story of Batman has been revised many times. Not only has his image and equipment changed, but his style is also very different. In the past, he was a righteous friend with a smile and a knight who easily won. With the changes of the times, His reality and limitations are heightened, and his enemies are stronger, more cunning, and crazy than ever. Batman's trauma is emphasized over and over again, and he becomes more and more wandering and lonely, increasingly paranoid and dark."

There have been a lot of retrospectives on Batman's past and present on many print media and online media, and Warner Bros. is obviously using this method to arouse the public's attention to this famous superhero.

There is no doubt that Superman is the most far-reaching superhero of DC Comics in the world. Batman is the only comic hero in DC Comics who can rival Superman in popularity. The parent company Warner Group has dominated half of the Hollywood animation film market with Superman and Batman superheroes alone.

Although the films of these two heroic characters have sunk for far too long, there is definitely no lack of attention.

The review is to promote the movie, and it will definitely be based on the tone of "War Hour". Since the plot could not be disclosed in advance, Warner Bros. simply used Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One" comic to chronicle Bruce Wayne. of life was reviewed.

Whether it was or is now, "War Hour" was born out of Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One."

"Year 1; Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City and begins fighting crime alone, disguised as a bat to intimidate enemies. James Gordon transfers to Gotham City as Deputy Sheriff..."

In addition to the various promotional measures of Warner Bros., Duke's personal website and instant sharing account have also continuously launched the character modeling and some poster images of the movie, and even used the video sharing function to share clips of just ten seconds, which caused a stir. Many people responded.

"Although I am a little worried about the Batman series, I firmly believe that Duke produced, it must be a masterpiece, and I will definitely watch "Batman: War Hour"."

"I think Duke will give Batman a new life!"

"The shape of the characters and the pictures of the posters seem to be a little darkened. I'm very curious about what Duke's Batman will look like."

Although there are many people who support it, the negative effects of "Batman and Robin" are still there, and even among Duke supporters, some people don't like the series very much.

"I don't like superheroes like Batman, especially after Joe Schumacher's two movies, I don't like Batman at all."

"The same is true for me. Although this is a Duke movie, I don't want to go to the theater. If he makes Batman Forever and Batman and Robin, how can I face it?"

This is a normal thing, and there has never been a movie in the world that pleases everyone, even its own supporters.

A film, there are always people who like it, some people watch it, and some people hate it.

What Duke has always done is to win the support of most mainstream audiences. In his inherent cognition, only such films can be called successful films.

Some types of films, even if the media and film critics blow them to the sky, cannot be widely circulated, and the audience is often an insurmountable mountain.

Everyone is affected by fame and fortune, and Duke is no exception. He wants a name similar to James Cameron's wide spread around the world, not just limited to one like Stanley Kubrick. in small circles.

The failure of Batman in the past has brought not only the different opinions of fans, but also the doubts of the cinema. Even if the director of the film is replaced by Duke, it cannot completely offset the negative effects of "Batman and Robin". influences.

This is a normal situation. The North American Cinema Alliance is a for-profit business alliance and has never been a non-profit organization.

In "The Return of the King", they did give Duke the maximum support, that's because the success of the first two films has paved the way for the success of the first two films. Anyone who has no problem knows that the third film is bound to sell well, and a failed series of Restarting, it is absolutely impossible to enjoy the treatment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The film market has a mediocre response and cannot bring enough profit. Even Duke's works will be forced to be downgraded.

And looking at Hollywood's most successful commercial directors, there are endless examples of capsizes after great success. Spielberg's "Happy Terminal" and Michael Bay's "Jedi Men 3" have just passed.

To put it bluntly, the basis of any business activity is interest.

"The theater chain requires that a trial screening must be held."

In the Warner Bros. office, Doug Walter told Duke, "Warner Bros. also needs to use the test screening to build up the audience's reputation."

Duke has never been an arrogant person, and nodded in approval, "How many previews are planned?"

"At least three times." Doug Walter thought for a while, and then said, "As usual, representatives of the media, audience and theaters."

After the rise of online media, the status of professional film critics in the summer season has become more and more embarrassing. Now Hollywood rarely sees summer commercial masterpieces that specially invite professional film critics to participate in auditions, and pay corresponding public relations expenses.

This is also the root cause of Duke's feud with professional film critic groups.

However, Duke has completely ignored the group of professional film critics after the Oscar's best director statue was obtained.

Roger Albert, who had the most acute conflict with him, was said to have relapsed. Although his life was saved due to timely treatment, he could no longer walk and speak. years.

Without him as a leader, other film critics are nothing but scattered sand.

Just like Sean Connery's early retirement, Duke intends to end here, and he will not bother with a dying person.

Of course, Roger Ebert still wants to make a name for himself on the Walk of Fame on behalf of professional film critics as he once did, but that's impossible.

"Duke, time is very tight." Doug Walter was still a little worried and urged, "Be sure to complete all post-production work on Batman: Hour of War by the end of April."

Warner Bros. will have three rounds of test screenings, and there must be enough time out. Duke thought about the current progress and schedule, and said seriously, "Doug, don't worry, I promise to complete it on time."

His words also made Doug Walter heave a sigh of relief. Warner Bros. definitely doesn't want to see any more accidents with a son like Batman. (To be continued ~^~)