My Animation Era

 It is impossible to use a photolithography machine.

If Ma Kui had this ability, he would not have passed the second level of the college entrance examination, and he would not even be able to go to a better university.

 But he is indeed doing something big!

When Gu Miao and Mr. Xiong arrived at Dimension Studio and saw Ma Kui, who was worrying about the 3D modeling of "Tang Monk", there was an acquaintance next to him.

 Liang Xiaodong!

 That’s right, Liang Xiaodong, the general manager of the Puppet Studio, is actually here, and has always been there.

 “What are you doing...”

Gu Miao asked curiously: "Don't you have any new projects in the Puppet Studio? Why are you here to help Ma Kui with odd jobs?"

 “He is not here to do odd jobs!”

Before Liang Xiaodong could say anything, Ma Kui rolled his eyes and explained: "I have cooperated with him, and I also got the American Film Studio to work together to make a film about "Havoc in Heaven" based on "Journey to the West 3D". 3D remake of the movie.”

 Fuck!

Hearing this, not only Gu Miao was stunned, but also Mr. Xiong beside him was shocked.

 “What are you talking about? American Film Studio is going to release a remake of “Havoc in Heaven”?

 “Yes! It’s the one you thought of, Havoc in Heaven, the pinnacle of American Film Studio!”

Ma Kui nodded and said, “But this time they don’t plan to use pure hand-painting, but use 3D technology to remake it.”

“The hand-painted version of Havoc in Heaven is too difficult to reproduce!” Liang Xiaodong sighed at the side.

 Leave aside the problem of the hollowing out of talent at the American Film Studio, assuming there are enough manpower, time and energy are also insurmountable hurdles.

 Why is "Havoc in Heaven" an eternal classic of domestic animation?

 Because it represents the highest artistic achievement in the domestic animation industry in the era of planned economy. On average, hundreds or even thousands of original drawings are drawn for a feature film every minute.

Such a huge project is simply unimaginable today.

 Therefore, the purely hand-painted "Havoc in Heaven" became the last song and will never be reproduced in the future.

But "Havoc in Heaven" is indeed the pride of American Film Studio, and they have also thought about remaking a version of the "Havoc in Heaven" animated film in the new era.

By chance…

When Liang Xiaodong went to visit an old senior at Meiying Studio, he mentioned to him that Wanbao was preparing for the "Journey to the West 3D" project.

 American Film Studio is very interested.

The "Journey to the West" TV animation produced by 3D, and also has three investors, CCTV Animation, Wanbao Animation and Funny Animation, is very strong.

As we all know, the story of Havoc in Heaven is based on the first few chapters of the original "Journey to the West".

 In this case…

American Film Studio, which had originally planned to remake "Havoc in Heaven", quickly approached Ma Kui to discuss cooperation.

Meiying Studio helped Wanbao complete the production of the TV animation "Journey to the West 3D", while Wanbao needed to help Meiying Studio complete the 3D remake of "Havoc in Heaven".

“Although there are two brands and two production teams have been established, the personnel, props, models and even music are all shared.”

Ma Kui explained: "To be more serious, this 3D remake of the movie "Havoc in Heaven" is actually a derivative theatrical version of "Journey to the West 3D"."

They are all made by the same group of people, and the painting style and character modeling are exactly the same. It is not a derivative theatrical version!

 Even the funding…

When speaking of this, Ma Kui asked weakly: "Mr. Gu, you won't be angry, right?"

"Nope!"

“As you said, Meiying Studio also helped us, which is equivalent to resource exchange. I think it’s okay.” Gu Miao shook her head.

If it was a unilateral contribution, then Ma Kui's behavior of spending money will definitely arouse Gu Miao's anger. However, this is not a unilateral contribution, but an exchange of human resources shared between Meiying Studio and Wanbao Animation.

 That’s acceptable.

  "Project platter" is very common in the film and television animation industry. One hero has three gangs, multiple friends and multiple paths!

Little Bear has no objection either.

Originally, the "Journey to the West 3D" project had three investors, which is equivalent to a joint production by CCTV Animation, Wanbao Animation and Funny Animation. It would be okay to add another American Film Studio.

 Compared to this, the 3D remake of "Havoc in Heaven" attracted the two of them more.

This is normal!

 After all, they both watched the classic hand-drawn version of "Havoc in Heaven" on TV when they were children and were deeply shocked.

Now I know that American Film Studio is going to remake this movie, and they can personally participate in it. If I say I'm not excited, I'd be lying.

 “So where are they?”

“Quick, take us to see it! I’m so curious about what the 3D version of Havoc in Heaven looks like!” Gu Miao urged.

Ma Kui had a question mark on his face.

Didn’t you two come to see him to learn about the progress of the "Journey to the West 3D" project? Why did you immediately fall in love with someone else as soon as you heard the news about the remake of "Havoc in Heaven"?

 Who in the family understands?

 Investors came to the project team to inspect, but they actually wanted to know about other projects, but were indifferent to their own projects. They simply looked down!

 Complaints are complaints, Ma Kui still took Gu Miao and Mr. Xiong to visit the production site of the remake of "Havoc in Heaven" next door.

 …

Mei Film Studio, Fantastic Animation, CCTV Animation, Wanbao Dimension Studio, and outsourcing teams, there are five people gathered in the production team of "Journey to the West 3D" and "Havoc in Heaven 3D".

 The main production teams of the two works are both from Dimension Studio.

This also makes Gu Miao extremely gratified, because it means that Dimension Studio, which was despised in the past, has now reached the forefront of the world in 3D animation technology.

certainly!

 Technical breakthroughs and leadership do not mean that the quality of animation must be very high.

 Because animation is more than just technology!

Especially in the field of 3D animation, strong technical strength can only ensure that the upper limit of the work is high, but it does not mean that the lower limit is also high.

 In the industry, there are many teams and works that are technically very strong, but the animation they produce relies on their defense.

 Don’t feel weird!

 Just because the technology is good, it does not mean that these people can use these technologies well. To give a simple example, if the same painting tools are used by different painters, will the finished products be the same?

 It is definitely different!

Dimension Studio is actually not inferior to some well-known foreign animation studios in terms of CG special effects.

 But in terms of artistic attainments and aesthetic design, it still lacks a lot.

This is also the reason why people can create all kinds of jaw-dropping and beautiful animation scenes, but Dimension Studio has not yet shown its due strength so far.

However, this is all in the past.

ˆThrough in-depth cooperation with Meiying Studio, they provided a lot of suggestions on animation aesthetic design. Combined with the technical strength of Dimension Studio, the effect of the remake of "Havoc in Heaven" is absolutely shocking.

 “Are these the Four Heavenly Kings?”

"right!"

Seeing that Mr. Gu seemed to be frightened by the four giants in front of the screen, Ma Kui laughed and joked: "It feels very oppressive, right? But this is the effect we want to show!"

"I understand what you mean, but isn't that right?" "If I remember correctly, the laws of heaven and earth should be a great supernatural power in "Journey to the West". Could it be that the four heavenly kings also have it?" Gu Miao frowned and asked.

 “This is not the law of heaven and earth!”

“To be precise, this should be the true appearance of the four heavenly kings. The so-called true nature refers to their original appearance.”

Ma Kui explained: "You can understand that the four heavenly kings who go to court in heaven are actually disguised forms of normal human bodies, and this is the real fighting form of the four heavenly kings."

Monsters will show their true colors. As the four heavenly kings of heaven, they are also the four famous gods in "Journey to the West". If they have no ability, how can they be worthy of the title of "kings of heaven"?

"you…"

Gu Miao shook her head, unable to comment on the pros and cons of this approach. Instead, she asked, "Since the four heavenly kings are so huge, how can Sun Wukong fight against them?"

 “The law of the sky is like the earth!”

"The key to "Havoc in Heaven" is the word "nao". How to conceive a wonderful fighting scene is the most difficult problem faced by "Havoc in Heaven"," Ma Kui said with a smile.

 Nothing wrong!

 Havoc in Heaven, if the scene is not shocking enough, is it still considered a "riot"?

At this point, Gu Miao could immediately understand why the images of the Four Heavenly Kings in the remake of "Havoc in Heaven 3D" were so shocking.

"correct!"

As if thinking of something, Gu Miao asked again: "In this version of Havoc in Heaven, there won't be a plot where the Jade Emperor gets scared and crawls under the table, right?"

"No!"

Ma Kui shook his head: "We strictly followed the original plot of "Journey to the West", and we did not animate it based on the TV series. How could we have this section?"

The 1986 TV series is a classic.

 But classics are classics, and there are many details in it that cannot withstand scrutiny. Wanbao is adapting the original work of "Journey to the West" rather than adapting a TV series, so it will naturally be different in some places.

"That's good!"

Gu Miao felt relieved after hearing this.

 He ​​was really afraid that when Ma Kui was making "Journey to the West 3D", he would be too superstitious about the 1986 version of the TV series and take the original plot of the TV series seriously.

Now it seems that he still has a brain and understands what artistic modification is, and will not blindly refer to similar works.

"anyway…"

"You are both the director of "Journey to the West 3D" and the director of "Havoc in Heaven 3D". Are you busy enough?"

Gu Miao was very suspicious, how much benefit did Ma Kui promise to the American Film Studio to make him the chief director of "Havoc in Heaven 3D"?

 This is unreasonable!

 Just Ma Kui, how can he be so virtuous! What qualifications does he have to direct a remake of a classic animation like "Havoc in Heaven"? Are everyone at the American Film Studio blind?

“Hey, not only can I direct, I can also put my name on the title of the movie!” Ma Kui said proudly.

 How cheap!

 I really want to punch him.

Gu Miao and Mr. Xiao Xiong pouted at the same time. They really couldn't stand this guy's showing off. The key point was that they couldn't refute. This was the most embarrassing thing.

“I hope you can keep your word. Uproar in Heaven is not an ordinary IP. If you mess up, don’t blame me for scolding you!” Gu Miao warned.

This is not an alarmist statement on his part.

  "Havoc in Heaven" is the pinnacle of American Film Studio and a milestone in Asian animation. It has a very special meaning in the hearts of many people.

 Such a movie is about to be released in 3D remake after many years. I believe there will definitely be many viewers looking forward to it.

If Ma Kui succeeds, he will definitely become famous in one battle. He will be as famous as Gu Miao and be highly sought after by fans.

 But if you mess up...

It is him who will never be saved. If he really messed up this movie, he will not only be scolded, but may also be put on the pillar of shame by netizens.

 “Don’t worry, I know what’s going on.”

Hearing Mr. Gu’s words, Ma Kui rarely regained his seriousness and said: "I am willing to bet my career on this. As long as this work fails, I will..."

 “Stop, stop, stop!”

As soon as Gu Miao heard what this guy said, he quickly waved his hand to stop him and said, "Stop raising the flag. Listening to what you said, I feel like I will come back to marry you after the war."

 Friend Bao, I don’t want to say this!

Gu Miao, who had quite trusted him at first, now looked at Ma Kui as if he were an old general on the stage, as if he didn't know whether to live or die.

 “That’s what it means anyway!”

The tour was over, and almost everything that should be seen was seen. Since the animation was not finished yet, Ma Kui took the two of them to the office, intending to explain the future arrangements and plans to Mr. Gu.

I have to say that he is quite ambitious.

The projects "Havoc in Heaven 3D" and "Journey to the West 3D" are two projects in one. He actually planned to let "Havoc in Heaven" be released first to build up popularity and popularity for the subsequent "Journey to the West 3D" TV animation.

 “Is it too late?”

 Gu Miao took a sip of the coffee Ma Kuigang made for him and couldn't help but ask: "I've just started watching movies. Can I really make it before "Journey to the West 3D" starts?"

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　…‖

 “It’s still a long time!”

The tentative construction period of the animated "Journey to the West 3D" project is 26 months, which translates into two years.

 Two years to make a major theatrical film in the middle of the process should not be a big problem for the combination of Dimension Studios and American Film Studio.

By the way.

 The estimated construction period of "Journey to the West 3D" is two years, which is not very accurate. If there is an accident or change, it is not impossible to postpone the ticket to three years later.

 “Two years…”

Gu Miao took a deep breath and said with a sigh: "This should be the animation with the longest construction period since the establishment of Wanbao Animation."

When he thought that this animation would have to wait more than 24 months to get a glimpse of its true nature, Gu Miao admired Mr. Bear a little.

 Most people, when they hear that the construction period is two to three years, may have already shown a hint of impatience or even regret.

 But his expression was as calm as ever.

sharp!

It will take at least two years to see a return after investing so much money, and no one is sure what will happen after two years. Why is he so calm?

“Actually, it’s okay! It may seem to you that two or three years are a long time, but I’m used to it.”

Mr. Little Bear shrugged and said, "When it comes to real estate development, which project doesn't require several years of waiting before you can see benefits?"

really!

 Xiao Xiong comes from a wealthy real estate family and is fully mentally prepared for this kind of project that takes many years to incubate.

 On the other hand, Gu Miao herself, because she is used to making short-term investments, suddenly feels uncomfortable and even has a hard time when a long-term project comes to her...