Lance looked at the 15-inch screen of Poer Book produced by Apple in front of him. The picture on the screen did not move, as if it was stuck. This made Lance unable to help but raise his left hand, touch the end of his eyebrows intentionally or unintentionally, and then gently rubbed it on his temples. The slightly irritable mood slowly settled down.

Drawing storyboard scripts was a habit that Lance developed in college, which played a crucial role in conceiving the entire lens, controlling the film pattern, and controlling the cost of the film. However, in his previous life, he was used to using computers to complete drawing, and the computers produced by Apple were very convenient to use; but now it is only 200 to 3 years, and the laptop processors produced by Apple are still too slow, and the Mac wave ok series has not yet been released. Lance only feels stumbling when using it, and his depressed mood is really indescribable.

Previously, the storyboard scripts of "City of God" were relatively simple because all shots originated from real life; but the "non-day acquired" was different. Almost 80% of the shots came from fiction, and it was definitely not an easy thing to outline the end of the ice and snow.

More importantly, as a director, Lance needs to show his conceptual map of the end of the world, and then work with the special effects company team to create the grand grand occasion of the end of the world. The success or failure of the special effects maintains 50% of the success or failure of the "acquired"; the remaining 50% is the control of rhythm and the brewing of climax.

The tooth extraction from Roland Emmerich's hands and successfully took over the "day acquired". This is just the beginning, and the real trouble is just now.

"What? Don't you like new computers?" A low teasing sound came from behind. Lance turned his head and saw Ian and Theo who walked in. Ian had a relaxed smile on his face, pulled his tie, sat down relaxedly, and then turned to the waiter who followed him and whispered, "Please open a bottle of Petticila, who has been in the 1986 years old, thank you."

Theo sat down opposite Lance and looked around, "Where is Gowen?"

"He...uh, I saw a few old friends and went out to say hello." Lance looked at the computer and finally recovered. After clicking Save, he closed the laptop and put it aside. He looked up and saw Ian's inquiring gaze. He then recovered, "This is the best on the market at present." The subtext is that he was still dissatisfied.

Theo opened the briefcase, took out a document from it, and handed it over. Lance took it, and could clearly feel the hot temperature of the printer at his fingertips. However, Lance was not interested in the legal provisions at all, so he skipped the nonsense in front and flipped back aimlessly.

Ian explained considerately, "Twentieth Century Fox is responsible for the production of films, but the crew members will all bear the costs of Chaos Pictures. Their cost budget is about $100 million, and it cannot exceed $105 million at most." At this point, Lance raised his head and showed a speechless expression - the volatility of $5 million may be just a thirty-second shot for special effects blockbusters like "the day after tomorrow". Twentieth Century Fox is really stingy.

Ian shrugged, "I heard that there are indeed some financial problems in their relationship. If you are interested, I can inquire in detail." Lance ignored Ian and lowered his head to continue reading the script. "Then the actors made a list, and I don't know any of them, you can take a look at it yourself. Finally, the editing rights can belong to you, but the decision rights will still belong to them; at the same time, the price is that we must give up 10% of the box office dividends. When the box office in North America is more than 100 million US dollars, we can get 18% of the dividends, 150 million US dollars is 20%, and if 200 million US dollars can you get 23%, and only if 300 million US dollars can you get 25%.

Today, Theo and Ian are representatives of Chaos Pictures, and negotiate with 20th Century Fox on the detailed cooperation details of the "acquired day". Unlike the previous "City of God" that was just a copyright transaction, this time it was a cooperation between the two production companies, the distribution of power and the division of interests were naturally more complicated. Compared to Lance, a layman, the two experts, Theo and Ian, are obviously more suitable.

Lance told Ian his bottom line, and then gave it to Ian and Theo to take charge.

"What is the final editing right? It costs such a great price?" Ian took a sip of the boiled water in front of him and said with some uncertainty, "Although I don't know much about movies, I know how difficult it is for 300 million box office, you actually spend so much money to exchange." The bottom line given by Lance is that 20% of the box office dividends, but the final editing right must be obtained. Now Ian has won 25% - although the conditions are very harsh and has almost lost half of the interests belonging to Chaos Pictures, he still did not disappoint Lance's expectations.

Lance did not find this information in the dense details of the contract, but just raised his head and looked at Ian in surprise, "Simply put, I am the one who decides my movie. I thought today's negotiations would not be successful. How could these old foxes be willing to let go easily? How did you get the negotiation?"

The final editing rights are crucial for the production company, especially for commercial films with huge investments like "the day after tomorrow". As a fledgling new director, Lance has not fully proved himself, and the production company will not take risks easily. So Lance made the worst plan.

Theo suddenly said, "Ian directly threatened the other party. If you don't want the 'acquired day' to become 'Alien 3', you don't mind using this movie to practice your skills."

Lance couldn't help but burst out laughing. Imagine Mark Gordon's expression when he heard this sentence, probably worse than the bottom of the pot.

Whenever people mention the failed sequel, "Alien 3" must be on the list. This movie is David Fincher's directorial debut. At that time, the production company naturally did not believe David - even though he took over the "Alien 3" guide under the introduction of George Lucas, David only had the initial cutting rights, but no final editing rights. In the end, the film was edited by the production company in a mess and fragmented manner. After it was released, it not only received bad reviews and made a laughing at it, but also directly destroyed the classic series "Alien". David refused to admit that it was his work.

The production company pretends to understand and edit the film without knowing it. This is a typical case. The production company of "Alien 3" is exactly - Twentieth Century Fox.

"Hey, Theo, I was in a negotiating tone, not a threat." Ian looked righteous and looked at Lance innocently and explained, "I just told them considerately based on the information you said that the success of 'City of God' comes from your overall control of the movie. If you lose control of the movie, you cannot guarantee the quality of the finished product. Maybe it can become another 'City of God' and it may also become 'Alien 3'." Ian raised his hands, his face full of innocent expressions of "I consider it for you", "Look, I'm not wrong, right?"

"Yes, you said it completely right." Lance couldn't help but chuckled. The task of filming "the day after tomorrow" was very arduous, but now the editing rights are finally in hand. At least Lance can take the initiative in his hands. This is a great start.

Cooperating with a large company like Twentieth Century Fox has huge benefits but many bonds. Lance was worried before that if he had only the first cut, it would be very difficult to mediate later, but he really didn't have many chips in his hand and could only trade with more box office dividends. Unexpectedly, Theo and Ian brought him surprises.

This is just the second work of Chaos Pictures. It lost nearly 20% of the huge box office dividend, but it was exchanged for quality assurance. Lance believes that the deal is very cost-effective. Those who achieve great things are not limited to trivial matters, and Lance's choice is very clear and clear in the decisive battle.

"By the way, the special effects company has signed up, Digital Kingdom, they say they have a concept meeting next Monday." Ian continued, "How is this company? Do we need to ask?"

In the digital field, this is the film special effects studio in the industry second only to Industrial Light and Magic. The founder Scott Ross was born in Industrial Light and Magic. After winning the stake in James Cameron in 1993, he rose rapidly. The technical advantage of the digital field lies in particle special effects. They have long been in the leading position in the manufacturing of atmospheric and marine special effects.

However, because of James' strong temper and star aura, the digital field has never been able to go further, and is often considered to be James' personal special effects production team. Most commercial special effects blockbusters are more willing to choose the Industrial Light and Magic cooperation led by George Lucas.

Twentieth Century Fox chose the digital field this time, which can be said to be a wise decision. Putting aside James, the digital field's rendering and production of the tsunami and hurricane are the best team behind the scenes.

"No, I know this company." After the editing rights were finally taken down, I now have to face the digital field. In the production process of commercial blockbusters, the feeling of powerlessness that emerges all the time is simply everywhere, especially for a new director like Lance, the pressure is even more unimaginable.

I don’t know if I will encounter James during the behind-the-scenes production process. With James’s strong temper, cooperation will become very difficult, and Lance will be at an absolute disadvantage. However, then again, James is not the producer of the "acquired" or the special effects producer in the digital field, so Lance may not necessarily face-to-face with James.

While speaking, Gao Wen's vibrant voice came, "You are back? How are the cooperation negotiations? Are everything going well?" Gao Wen walked to the table, and there was only the empty position next to Theo. He couldn't help but point to the position next to Lance, "That... that's my position."

Theo turned his head and looked at Gao Wen, "It's not the same to sit here." Gao Wen suddenly became sad and responded listlessly, "Oh", and then sat down obediently.

Lance and Ian both lowered their heads and held their smiles with their lips pursed.

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Chapter completed!