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Chapter 112 About the Special Effects Company

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There is no doubt that there will be differences. After all, the three novels of "Lord of the Rings" have thousands of pages, and a movie has only 180 minutes at most. I can't express everything in detail.Of course, I tried my best to consider the requirements of book fans, and those most classic paragraphs were reserved. Although some plots were somewhat contrary to the original work, they did not affect the overall view.

Adrian was just right and talked to the reporter on the red carpet again.

This is a must-do. As a director and producer, it’s okay if you hardly follow the crew when making commercial blockbusters. It’s always right to boast about this reporter when you walk on the red carpet to attend the premiere, right?

What you mean is that you think you are perfectly revising your original work?Someone asked, with a trap.

I rarely use the word perfection. You should know that it is not that the more gorgeous rhetoric you use, the better. If every movie is said to be perfect, then the word perfection is too cheap. Speaking of this, Adrian smiled sly, but I always use my best efforts to complete it. As we have always advocated, the process is always more important than the result.

At this time, a burst of cheers and screams came from the entrance of the red carpet, so huge that the reporters here couldn't help but turn their heads and look Adrian made the same move.

Three women with different styles appeared in front of everyone together. The one on the far right had long golden hair and a beige long skirt, which looked very elegant.

There are large golden waves in the middle point, and the black strapless long skirt highlights her temperament.

On the far left is long black straight hair, and the white sleeveless narrow skirt makes her as cute and charming as a big girl.

She was a very beautiful woman, but now she appeared together again. The men present were dazzled by the sight, so it was no wonder that there were so many screams.

The most interesting thing is that from right to left, blue-eyed blond hair, blonde blue eyes, and blue-eyed black hair, all the way, giving people a very strange feeling.

See who is coming, Queen Galandriel, Princess Arwen and Queen Eowen.

Adrian shouted loudly as the three of them nodded and greeted each other while walking over.

Although Gwyneth's role will not appear in the first part, it is well known when she played the role of Iowin when she was promoting the film, and there is no problem in attending the premiere of the movie as the starring actor.

Hi Ed, I'm so happy to see you.Blanchett stepped forward and smiled and hugged Adrian in front of the reporter. Her figure recovered quite well.

Although Gwyneth next to him raised his eyebrows slightly, he did not let others see it. Then he hugged Adrian like Blanchett.

Liv didn't care about anything or cared about anything. She came forward happily and hugged him.

The reporter pressed the shutter excitedly next to him, and the sound of clicking continued. As long as you post it in the form of a photo, it would be enough to attract attention without text.

They are both Miracle Girls, and they are nominated for Best Actress at the 71st Oscar. The two movies were produced and directed by Adrian, and they started filming in the UK at the same time. Their relationship seems to be very good, and they are often photographed shopping together, so many people have maliciously speculated in private whether they often sleep with Miracle Directors together.

Next, Adrian made a more amazing move. He actually stretched out his hands and hugged Gwyneth and Blanchett's waists in front of so many reporters.

Well, many directors will hug the heroine in their works and ask the reporter to take photos, but the problem is that the scandal between the Miracle Director and the Miracle Girls is well known, but because his power has not caused a lot of controversy.

In this case, he actually acted so intimately in public, and had rumors of running away with Blanchett and Gwyneth. Then it was either that there was nothing between them, or that he had no scruples at all.

Of course, everyone knows that the possibility of the former can basically be ignored. The title of the playboy in Adrian's private is not for nothing.

But what does that have to do with them?

As entertainment journalists, isn’t that what they want?

The people around him pressed the shutter even more crazily.

Moreover, Blanchett and Gwyneth cooperated extremely well. Both women leaned back and raised their upper bodies. Although they did not put their hands on Adrian's shoulder, they looked like they were leaning on his hands, very intimate and ambiguous, and the flashlight suddenly flashed faster.

But this was not yet reached its limit. Soon, Blanchett left Adrian's arm and Liv next to him changed into it.

After a click, Gwyneth on the other side left again, changing to Blanchett.

The reporters immediately took a long breath, and it seemed that even Liv Taylor, the sweet and cute girl, did not escape from the palm of the playboy's palm, and looking intimate, it was even possible...

The crowd began to stir up, and Adrian laughed, waved his hand and walked into the theater with the three girls.

The reporter who had been pressing the shutter then remembered that he forgot to ask a question, but when he wanted to make up for it, they had already walked a long way. Unfortunately, they were depressed and regretful, so they had to pick up the camera and take another shot.

It's really surprising that you actually came together.After entering the front hall, Adrian said with a smile to the three girls beside him.

I still remember what I said, he likes it.Blanchett lifted his chin at the other two, then glanced at Adrian and hummed softly.

But it's quite interesting.Gwyneth continued with a smile.

That's right, right.Liv nodded and agreed quickly, her eyes curled up and seemed to be very happy.

In this case, why don’t we continue to study the story between Soren, Keirandrel, Iowin and Arwen tonight?Adrian said with an eyebrow raised.

Three beautiful girls rolled their eyes at the same time, and then scattered, well, Gwyneth is leaving for some evening, because

Will you come next week?she asked in the eyes.

Of course, how could I be absent.Adrian knew what she was thinking, don't worry, I won't say anything to your dad that made him unhappy.

Paltrow, the old man, has never liked Adrian very much, especially since he and his wife are both people in the entertainment industry and know something more clearly.

But the problem is that Gwyneth doesn't listen to his advice and is determined to stay with Adrian. If it is someone else, he can give the other party some color based on his connections. But Adrian is not a big man he can offend, and Gwyneth's achievements in recent years are almost the sum of his past and his wife, so he can only make a decision.

However, although the default is default, every time I see Adrian, I can't help but say a few uncomfortable words. Adrian, who understands him, always smiles to not argue about anything.

Gwyneth also knew it, but she still hoped that Adrian could get along well with her father. Next week, "Beautiful Mind" will hold a premiere. Paltrow, the old man will attend the premiere of every movie whose daughter hits the Oscars. So Gwyneth must pray to Adrian softly, and Adrian naturally comforted her.

Not to mention this for now, the guests who came to the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings" are no fewer than "The X-Men", including Peter Jackson and his friends, Silver Phoenix's two brothers, Hans Jimo, who is in charge of the dubbing, etc.

That's right, the soundtrack work of "The Lord of the Rings" was handed over to Hans Jimo, a well-known but hardly ever produced by the Oscar-affirmed soundtrack master.

As early as when he was producing "Brave the Deadly Island", Adrian took the initiative and did not give DreamWorks the opportunity to poach him as the music director of Bosworth. Later, he acquired Universal and after the integration, he naturally became Universal's music director.

Although I have watched countless movies and heard countless soundtracks in my previous life, whether it is John Williams, James Horner, or Enio Morricon, I like it very much, but for some reason, Hans Jimo is the one I like most, probably because his soundtracks are always widely circulated.

So Adrian dug him up early and gave him the soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings to make him realize his last Oscar dream.

Of course, he spent a lot of energy on this discussion. The key points of the soundtrack of "Lord of the Rings" were often argued with Ji Mo. The original ethereal style was indeed very good, so he hoped that Ji Mo would consider this point when the soundtrack.

But Ji Mo has his own ideas. Although the soundtrack must meet the requirements of the director or producer, it does not come from his heart, and the soundtrack will only appear very empty. So every time Adrian goes to his studio to discuss the soundtrack, he will definitely not stop without talking for a few hours.

In the end, many people complained to me, so I had to arrange every negotiation after get off work.

Ji Mo said that he couldn't help but sigh, and then everyone around him burst into laughter. Anyone who has worked with Adrian knows that this state is too normal. Adrian can always control the debate within a certain range. No matter how big the differences are, it will not get out of control. It is a pleasant thing to discuss the issue with him.

Anyway, the soundtrack is beautiful and you are excellent, Hans.Adrian smiled and patted his shoulder.

Ji Mo is not a stubborn person who refuses to adapt. He keeps his style as much as possible while moving closer to Adrian's request. Adrian often hums some good melodies for him to refer to, so the final soundtrack is grand, light and passionate, basically all over the top, and is at least higher than the original. Ji Mo is worthy of being a master-level musician.

Well, I'll wait to hear what Hans's soundtrack is so exciting, and whether it can really surpass James.

James Cameron said somewhat unfairly after only two of them were left.

Come on, Jim, James is indeed an excellent soundtrack, but I think Jimo is more suitable to give "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack.

Adrian laughed, only when he was renamed, he would use the nickname Jim.

Cameron is talking about the old guy James Horner who he has worked with many times. Because the special effects of "Lord of the Rings" are produced in the digital field, the keen Cameron recommended James Horner to Adrian for the soundtrack, hoping that the old guy can go to the next level, but Adrian handed over the work to Hans Jimo.

Don't care about this, Jim, let's talk about your affairs. Is the documentary done?Adrian changed his subject.

Oh, don't be so anxious, Ed.Cameron waved his hand, and there are some later stages, so don't worry, it will definitely be completed before next year's Oscar.

Yeah?That's great, maybe I should say that the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences will take this year's Oscars to the end of February.Adrian said with an eyebrow raised.

No problem, Ed.Cameron laughed, as long as the Film Academy really changed the date, I promise to complete it in advance.

All right.Adrian glared at him, so let's not mention this for the time being, no matter what the digital field is, I still have some ideas.

Cameron closed his smile and made a gesture of invitation, looking very serious. He always respected Adrian's voice in the digital realm because in his opinion, Adrian saved the digital realm.

The special effects company was founded in 1993. Its founder, Scott Ross, was the former general manager of Industrial Light and Magic. Later, Cameron and his friend and partner Stan Winston joined in, becoming the original iron triangle.

But with the continuous development of special effects companies, the scale began to expand and the funds needed became more and more. So Rose, who served as CEO in 1996, attracted investment from Lehman Brothers.

If nothing has changed, Lehman Brothers' capital injection will arouse another investment company, KES Group, to covet the digital field, thus acquiring 33% of the equity to control the special effects company, leaving the Iron Triangle dead in name only.

Then Cameron and Winston will have a conflict with Ross under the leadership of the Kers Group because of "Titanic", and eventually withdraw from the board of directors in the digital field. The digital field will take another path and slowly decline after the glory due to lack of flexibility.

Adrian still has some understanding of this matter. Although he is not clear about what happened, there are many channels for him to investigate in this life. So when Rosla invested in 1996, although AC Media had just begun to take shape and had many places to use money, he still took out some funds and grabbed the 33% stake in front of KES Group.

In this way, AC Media has an absolute voice, and he is supported by Cameron and Winston, which is even more like a fish in water.

So even though Ross, who served as CEO, had a conflict with Cameron and Winston for a while, and even threatened to resign. Later, Adrian came forward to train their conflicts.

Remember what I promised Scott?Adrian said with a smile, "After intelligence analysis and specific investigation, I have decided to set up an overseas studio."

Overseas studio?Cameron narrowed his eyes.

That's right, most of the special effects of "Lord of the Rings" this time are the talents Peter Jackson has found from New Zealand, and you admit that that guy also has a lot of ideas about the special effects of the movie.

Adrian said with a smile, the cost is relatively cheap, so it is very helpful to set up an overseas studio.

After all, the difference between Ross, Cameron and Winston is that the special effects for "Titanic" are costly, and as CEO, he must consider a more comprehensive situation.

Adrian's promise to Ross was that he could solve this problem, but it only took a little time, so the conflict between the three people was settled.

Without the control of KES Group in the future, the Iron Triangle's cooperation foundation is relatively solid. Although the quarrel was very strong this time, it did not hurt each other's feelings. So in Cameron's eyes, Adrian saved the digital field.

But... Cameron hesitated.

Don't worry, I did a survey. Do you still remember what I said to you when I was in New Zealand?I said I planned to find Chinese people to make special effects, and I was serious.We have cooperation with mainland China, and they have many CG special effects talents. Many of them are not inferior to American special effects engineers. They are cheap and have excellent abilities. Why not?

In his previous life, special effects companies basically chose this path after 2000, setting up a large number of cheap overseas studios. The digital field is also because of its slow reaction and worrying that its technology will be learned, and eventually went bankrupt under the name of the world's top special effects companies.

Adrian doesn't care that technology is learned. For movies, CG is always the icing on the cake. A good story is the most important. Chinese and American movies in their previous lives have fully proved this.

If it weren't for some reason, he would have started this step long ago, but after 9/11, China and the United States entered the honeymoon period again, so he has now brought it up.

Adrian invested in the digital field not only because he wanted to help Cameron. With the development of the movie, the cheaper CG special effects became more and more important. In the end, even the activities of other people in the window behind the street dialogue were synthesized, especially the large number of superhero movies, which were almost all made of CG, so it is necessary to own a special effects company.

So the digital field became the best choice. At least in the early 21st century, their strength was actually strong and almost comparable to Industrial Light and Magic.

As for the problem, Adrian is definitely avoided, and then we can take this opportunity to further win over Cameron and let him develop the 3D camera in his heart with peace of mind. Although 3D movies will not start entering mainstream theaters for 7 or 8 years, Adrian is already used to preparing for the future.

CG production has become cheaper, but the labor costs are still high, so even if we don’t do this, there are a lot of special effects studios like this. Why not take the lead?

Adrian continued.

OK, I will tell Scott, if you have time, you don’t want to talk in detail.Cameron said after thinking for a moment.

What about your opinion?Adrian asked.

Directing movies and producing special effects is my job.Cameron shrugged seriously, and Adrian immediately burst into laughter.

He is a smart person, and he has said it in such detail, how could he not know how to choose?