Chapter 286

In fact, when Duke handled the post-production work of "The Matrix", he appropriately borrowed some Japanese animation processing methods. The exaggerated and interesting handling of some shots in Japanese anime is amazing-with beautiful split shots. Capturing the instant form of things makes that moment look incredible and glamorous.

For all the movies and techniques that can help you, no matter where it comes from or who it comes from, Duke will humbly learn and apply it where appropriate.

"We are not facing a real world, just like the feeling of fighting emptiness, explosions are also different from real explosions."

In the editing room, Duke turned on the monitor and played an explosion special effect completed by Industrial Light and Magic, "When the helicopter exploded, the glass wall of the building actually appeared ripples like water. This is against the laws of conventional physics. Lens."

Charlize Theron nodded somewhat clearly.

Duke continued, "In a purely digital world like the matrix, deliberate visual distortions seem natural, and in future sequels, Zach will use more similar crazy shots that break general physics. ."

"The film is much easier to understand than the script."

Although the clip I watched is not √→, it is too long, but the film is much simpler and easy to understand than the script. After consulting Duke, Charlize changed the clip and said while watching, "Although there is no big screen , This explosion looks amazing enough."

This is an explosion of a building made through on-site shooting and post-processing. Under the effect of post-production special effects, the explosion has many different effects from reality. The most significant is that the raging fire produced by the explosion is raging like a flood in slow motion. .

"Although there are not many explosions in the film, I started out with explosions after all." Duke shrugged. To Charlize, "And explosions and explosions are also different. If I don't want to bring aesthetic fatigue, I must change the explosion."

"So..." Charlize Theron pressed the pause button and pointed to the frozen flames on the screen, "Is there they?"

Duke nodded. "Flame can flow like liquid, and liquid makes them misty like light smoke. By reasonably transferring the physical properties of matter, it can make common explosion scenes produce dreamlike effects."

"It is true." Charlize Theron said seriously, "it is different from the explosions you have made in the past."

She came here to dub a few later stages. After the work was completed, she did not leave, but wanted to see the effect of the part of the film where the special effects were added.

This is one of the members of the crew, and the two get along fairly well. Duke will not refuse her either.

"Is it here today?"

Seeing Duke turn off the monitor and pack his things, Charlize looked at the time and asked, "Is it off work?"

"You wait in the lobby outside for a while, I want to go back to the office."

After the exhortation, Duke took her out of the editing room and returned to the office alone. Went to the suite and changed his formal attire, and quickly walked out. Called Charlize Theron from the lounge in the lobby and walked towards the parking lot together.

"Where are you going?" Charlize looked at Duke's straight suit as he walked, and asked curiously, "Want to participate in the "Titanic" PR event?"

"That's what James Cameron should be concerned about." Duke shook his head, "not me."

The time for the final Oscar voting is not far away, and now all forces are actively seeking votes for several heavyweight awards. The crew of "Titanic" is no exception.

"The North American box office exceeded 500 million US dollars! The global box office is 1.4 billion US dollars!" Charlize seemed to be emotional, "It's incredible. Those who laughed at "Titanic" shut their mouths, and there are some previous ridiculous film reviews. The man sang a hymn cheeky."

"I knew if this film would sell well." Charlize looked at Duke and smiled. "I should invest too."

Duke also smiled. But didn't say anything.

He knew that Charlize Theron was joking, and investing a lot of time is not something you can invest with if you have money. He can participate because he has such qualifications and status. Some people may not be able to participate in some projects if they have money. Investment.

For example, in the past year or so, Yahoo has made two equity expansions and financing. His agents are also actively seeking investment opportunities. However, Yahoo is now a hot stock. Despite its very mediocre performance, its stock price has continued to soar, making it a hot investment in Wall Street , You can imagine how difficult it is for Duke to get into the cake.

In these two financings, Duke was able to get very little investment share. It can only be said that it is better than nothing. Fortunately, it is relatively early to start with the stock market, and it has accumulated a certain amount of Yahoo stock.

There is another investment that has also encountered some troubles. After I heard that Steve Jobs returned to Apple, Duke has been paying attention to the developments of him and Apple. Apple urgently needs funds to revitalize new projects. In Duke and Bill In the financing provided by Gates, Steve Jobs did not hesitate to choose to obtain most of the funding source from his mortal enemy Bill Gates, and Duke's funding did not have a quarter of the cap.

Some things, knowing and being able to participate in them are completely different.

But Duke is relatively satisfied. In the most difficult years for Apple, countless shareholders retreated, and he gained a lot from it.

Maybe you can give some advice to Uncle Qiao, so that Apple can get the kidney machine earlier?

This kind of thought just turned around and was thrown aside by Duke. Instead of thinking about these things that are not on the sidelines, it is better to manage the projects already in hand.

Duke did not go directly to the hotel. He went to Charlize Theron's home in the suburbs of Burbank, and waited for her to change into her evening gown. Then, he rushed to the Highland Hotel in Hollywood to participate in a promotion held by Warner.

The protagonist of the promotion is not "The Matrix", but Harry Potter!

"Duke, this is Ms. Joanna Rowling."

"Joe, this is director Duke Rosenberg."

Just walked to the scene of the media conference, Warner Bros' propaganda director Jamie Johnson introduced the creators of Duke and the Little Wizard.

Although it was the series won by the Duke Studio, it was the first time Duke saw Joanna Rowling herself.

Duke shook hands with Rowling, "Can I call you Joe? Thank you, I really like this series you wrote."

"I should say thank you."

Joanna Rowling didn't seem to be polite. "You helped me when I was most difficult, got me out of my troubles, and recommended this series to Warner. You changed my destiny."

"Your work is very good." Duke put a smile away and said seriously, "It's worth it for me and Warner."

"That..." Joanna Rowling's eyes lit up. "Director Rosenberg, can you adapt this series yourself?"

Duke winked at Jamie Johnson. He immediately took the topic and said, "Joe, rest assured, Warner will find a director who can satisfy both of us."

With that, his eyes floated to Duke again.

Jeff Robinoff happened to come over and greeted Joanna Rowling and Charlize Theron respectively. Turned to Duke.

"Are you really not going to do it yourself?" he asked in a low voice.

"Jeff, you have read the two published books of this series."

When the Duke Studio and Warner jointly promoted the little wizard, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was also published. "The adapted film must be a work for all ages. I am not good at this."

After a brief thought, Jeff Robinoff nodded. In Duke's past works, except for the two pg-13 works of "Independence Day" and "Chicago". Other films are all R-rated, and it is absolutely a disaster for such people to make g- or pg-rated films.

"Jeff. Don't forget the rating of The Matrix." Duke suddenly reminded.

"Warner Bros. has been working hard." Jeff Robinoff frowned. "We will do our best to make it pg-13. However, Duke, you have to be mentally prepared, Warner. Although the brother is strong enough, his qualifications in mpaa are still a bit shallow."

mpaa is the National Film Association. One of the important functions is to rate the upcoming films. As we all know, the number of audiences facing pg-13 (under 13 years old needs guardian to watch) and r grade (under 17 years old needs guardian to watch) is very different. Different ratings will directly affect the box office numbers of the film.

The mpaa has always been in the hands of the six giant Hollywood companies, but Warner Bros. for many reasons. I didn't join mpaa until 1996, and my voice in it was naturally worse.

Duke wants to get a pg-13 rating for "The Matrix". It is somewhat difficult, but it is not impossible. If according to the mpaa standard ten years later, the first "The Matrix" is definitely a standard pg-13 film. .

Since he came to participate in the media promotion activities, Duke must also cheer for Harry Potter. After the media promotion meeting began, he soon stood with Joanna Rowling. In the past few months of publicity, Joanna Rowling is the creator of Harry Potter, and Duke, the famous Hollywood director, is the discoverer of Harry Potter.

"I don't think I am the discoverer."

In the face of the media, Duke's humble attitude is all about touting the Harry Potter series, "This series is so excellent, even without me, it can quickly show its due brilliance. Ms. Rowling created In an incredible world of magic, I feel that we are all lucky, because we can read such amazing works."

Harry Potter is no longer the Harry Potter it used to be. Since the completion of the stock exchange between Duke Studios and Warner Bros., Warner has been vigorously promoting this series. It has good quality and a huge media. With celebrities such as the Group and Duke, the little wizards gradually began to radiate their former glory. (To be continued...)