Chapter 595： Deep Sea Alien

In the loud sound of the rotor, Ronan looked at the azure sea below through the side window of the helicopter. Although the scenery was exceptionally beautiful, it was not a good experience. The noise of flying could not be completely isolated even with soundproof headsets.

Finally, a scientific research ship with a black background and a white border appeared in the field of vision, with signs in English and Russian on the side of the hull.

A few minutes later, the helicopter landed steadily on the apron on the rear deck of the research ship.

As soon as Ronan got off the plane, a white female with wide shoulders and big waist came up and said, "Hello, Mr. Anderson, this is Ellie Smith, the assistant of director Cameron."

Taking a quick step away from the helicopter, Ronan and Ellie Smith shook hands: "Hello."

This female assistant conforms to James Cameron's consistent aesthetic, and is stronger than Linda Hamilton and only slightly inferior to Catherine Bigelow.

Allie Smith specifically explained: "The weather is very good today. Director Cameron didn't want to miss such good conditions. He went into the water to shoot in person, and he asked me to convey my apologies."

Ronan knew about James Cameron’s working style and said, “It’s okay.” He tentatively asked, “Can you take me to the front deck?”

The deep-sea submersibles used by James Cameron were all launched from the foredeck position, where a large number of workers were also concentrated.

Allie Smith did not refuse: "Please go here."

Ronan and his party consisted of only three people, with assistant Connie and bodyguard Vinci following behind.

When he came to the front deck, Ronan found a corner, did not disturb the normal work of others, just stood and watched quietly.

In fact, I couldn't see much. After looking at a few crew members who were obviously fighting nations, Ronan's eyes fell on the spare submersible under maintenance and the huge video camera.

The oval-shaped deep-sea submersible is somewhat similar to that used in "Titanic", full of science fiction. With James Cameron's handwriting and his goal of frantically exploring the underwater world, this may be the most advanced deep-sea diving in the world today. One of the devices.

Next to the submersible, there is an all-black camera. Compared with the ordinary movie camera, it is larger and a bit bulky.

Ronan has seen it in the literature. This is a new generation of IMAX camera developed by IMAX in conjunction with James Cameron and Sony Electronics.

Looking at these, Ronan had to admire James Cameron, who is a true technical director.

James Cameron brought more than just two record-breaking films, "Titanic" and "Avatar", as well as technological innovation.

From the beginning of 2000, James Cameron first worked with Sony Electronics to improve the existing 3D shooting technology, and then IMAX joined in.

These three powerful alliances promoted a revolution in film technology. James Cameron has basically been improving and experimenting with new technologies in the past four years.

It is no exaggeration to say that if there were no technological improvements and experiments in the past few years, there would be no later "Avatar".

It is difficult to make "Avatar" with other people, because technical problems are a difficult problem.

Having said that, in an increasingly impetuous Hollywood, how many directors are willing to make technical preparations for four or five years for a film?

Ronan watched a group of people circle around the IMAX camera like waiting for an uncle, thinking about the next conversation with James Cameron in his heart.

James Cameron has not disclosed any news about "Avatar" in front of outsiders, and of course he cannot directly mention this project.

There are some things that can only be said at the right time. If you eagerly jump out now and point to the movie project that James Cameron is hiding in his heart, the king of the world may be violent on the spot, treating him as a **** or something. .

Underwater shooting, especially deep-sea shooting, could not be maintained for too long. Before long, two deep-sea submersibles floated on the surface of the sea, and they were hoisted and dragged onto the scientific research vessel. One of them had its hatch opened, with a big beard. James Cameron came out.

He first confessed a few words to the person next to him, then walked around, and after seeing Ronan and his party, he quickly walked over.

"You are welcome to visit, Mr. Anderson." James Cameron offered to extend his hand.

Ronan shook his hand and said, "Jim, we are old friends too, just call me Ronan."

James Cameron has no objection, although he has only seen it a few times before, he has a good impression of Ronan.

Today’s trip to the sea is finished. James Cameron will take a few hours to rest. Will he be in the water again at one and a half? He simply invited Ronan to the second deck and sat on the platform where all the front deck can be seen. stand up.

Ronan patted the deck fence next to him and said, "This scientific research ship is very advanced, Russian?"

James Cameron said: "The products left over from the former Soviet Union have not been used several times. I rented them from Russia. The cost is unimaginable."

Ronan couldn't help but smiled and said: "Just buy it and forget it. If you can modify it a little to be a yacht, I guess the Russians don't care."

For a while, there seemed to be no prohibited items on the Russian trade list except for nuclear weapons.

James Cameron shook his head: "I don't have that much money."

Ronan deliberately said, "Jim, will you have no money? Eighty million dollars."

For the film "Titanic", even the pay was divided, and James Cameron received nearly 80 million US dollars.

"I also spend a lot of money." James Cameron pointed to the following: "Sony Electronics and IMAX will pay for the cost of equipment and technology improvements, but I also want to keep the investment. The documentary budget belongs to my personal investment, and the expenditure is very high. Big."

Although James Cameron didn't say anything, Ronan can also guess something. If James Cameron wants to get a part of the patent, the cooperation belongs to cooperation, and investment is also essential.

This investment is not visible now. In the future 3D era, James Cameron will get rich returns.

Ronan glanced at James Cameron and said: "The cost of documentary films is hard to recover."

James Cameron opened his hand and said: "The first "Deep Sea Ghost", 20th Century Fox is still willing to release this "Deep Sea Alien", Fox has clearly rejected me, Jon Landau is talking to Disney Talking about the issuance, the stalemate is currently held."

Ronan has been paying attention to James Cameron’s dynamics. He naturally knows the situation. He just mentioned this topic and he originally had his own purpose. He simply said: "Why not, Jim, cross "Deep Sea Alien" Issued to Embassy Pictures."

Why did James Cameron take Ronan's words? Immediately said: "Yes."

Ronan asked deliberately: "Twentieth Century Fox will have no opinion, will it?"

James Cameron has worked with Twentieth Century Fox several times in a row.

"No." James Cameron slowly shook his head: "Documentary, they don't pay attention to it at all."

He suddenly asked without warning: "Ronan, why can you watch my documentary."

There are no human beings who can reach this position. Ronan is not surprised and calmly said: "Because this is a documentary that uses IMAX and 3D new technology, I want to see if the new technology will bring about revolution. Change."

James Cameron asked: "Do you think 3D technology has room for development?"

Ronan said directly: "I have seen the Polar Express filmed by Warner Bros. The effect is amazing. I think this is one of the future development trends of the film industry."

James Cameron smiled, confident in his smile.

Ronan said at the right moment: "How is the filming of "Deep Sea Alien"? Are there any completed clips that can give me a feast for my eyes?

"Part of the sample is completed." James Cameron stood up and made a please gesture: "Let's go to the filming room."

Coming to the second floor of the cabin, there is a huge scientific expedition screening room, which was originally used to show the scientific expedition video, but after a temporary transformation by the James Cameron team, it can show 3D video.

Putting on his glasses, Ronan watched the video in just five minutes, perhaps a documentary. This video is far inferior to the previous "Avatar", but it is much better than the "Polar Express" launched by Warner Bros. last year. .

The beautiful underwater world and dreamlike marine life are a feast for the eyes.

With the help of IMAX3D technology, the species that ordinary people rarely have the opportunity to see living in the deep seabed can be vividly seen, so close that they can be touched by hand.

The five-minute video was quickly finished. Ronan took off his glasses and said, “This is the most stunning 3D video in Hollywood. It’s not easy to shoot it under the sea?”

James Cameron nodded: "This documentary is supposed to be an adventure on two levels. One is physical, sinking to the bottom of the sea and going to a marginal area of ​​life that is rarely visited; the other adventure is to discover and Reveal new species."

Ronan suddenly said: "Twentieth Century Fox turned down such a masterpieceIt is hard to imagine."

"They are always like this." James Cameron was a little bit dissatisfied with the fact that 20th Century Fox was able to cooperate as long as it was profitable, and kicked one side when it was not profitable: "It was like this when filming "Titanic." ."

These are all the news that has been circulated in the circle, James Cameron does not mind to say: "My director position was almost removed by them."

Ronan deliberately smiled and said, "Because 20th Century Fox is worried that you are chasing to increase the budget, then they will sell their ass."

James Cameron couldn't help laughing. When filming "Titanic", all kinds of unbearable and dragging actions by Fox in the twentieth century came to mind.

At that time, I was really dancing on a wire, and I would fall off the cliff if I was not careful.

Ronan stayed on the scientific research ship for a day, and also specially followed James Cameron to take a deep-sea submersible to the bottom of the sea. In the middle, he had an in-depth chat with people from IMAX and Sony Electronics about new technologies until the next afternoon. Just left by helicopter.