Chapter 216: Finalization and Promotion
In the huge studio, Huang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei were wearing black combat uniforms, with nerve-interaction pipelines connected to their arms and backs, and driving rods under their feet. It seemed that every step they took consumed a lot of effort.

The two actors were in a pre-built curved metal room that was more than four meters high and eight or nine meters long. It contained various pipes and gears, representing the cockpit of a mecha.

Below the "cockpit" is a wooden platform that is driven by a device to keep it in a slightly shaking state, which in the film corresponds to the driver driving the mecha forward.

The crane camera and on-site sound recording equipment moved forward to record the voices of the two people.

In this studio, there are four mecha "cockpits" of similar size for filming.

Feng Xiaogang and Ge You, who were standing in the crowd, were both shocked as they watched the filming process.

They both had seen Pacific Rim and found the film very shocking, but they didn't expect it to be filmed like this.

"Director Jiang is amazing. He can even shoot something like this!" Ge You couldn't help but praise him.

Feng Xiaogang frowned slightly. He originally thought that he just lacked funds. As long as there was enough investment, he would be able to make a good special effects blockbuster.

But after a visit, I realized that not everyone can shoot this mecha sci-fi blockbuster.

At least he seemed to have no idea what to do.

Jiang Heng followed the shooting plan and filmed various shots including "driving the mecha to move", "the pilot being blown away by the attack", "sparks flying in the cockpit", and "the pilot slashing in the air".

As for the "motion capture" and shooting of monster scenes, Feng Xiaogang and Ge You were confused when watching them. They couldn't understand how realistic monsters were made in post-production.

However, Feng Xiaogang is worthy of being a director. He suddenly whispered to Ge You: "No wonder, the battle between mechas and monsters basically takes place at night. It saves money!"

"That's right, there's no need to be so elaborate!"

The two of them came to visit the set this time and stayed in the crew for a short day, buying milk tea for all the staff on site.

After all, it was a crew of thousands of people and it cost a lot of money.

In the evening, after the crew finished work, Jiang Heng arranged for them to have a meal before the two left.

However, the crew of Pacific Rim 2 started filming in mid-March and completed the filming of the scenes in the studio in early May.

The crew then went to Japan, the United States, Australia and other places to shoot exterior scenes, and completed all filming by early June.

When it came to post-production, Jiang Heng followed previous example and subcontracted 30% of the special effects shots of the film to domestic and foreign special effects companies including Good Times, and the remaining special effects shots were all completed by the "Super Micro Computer" in post-production.

After finishing everything, Jiang Heng went to the crew of "The Myth" to guest-star in a few scenes, and then attended the premieres of "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "The Banquet" respectively.

Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li were absent for some reason, but Guo Degang, He Jiong, Tu Jingwei, Shen Xing and others took the stage in ancient costumes to host the premiere ceremony.

After the show, several hosts came to the guest seats to greet Jiang Heng. Lao Guo smiled and said, "It's a pity that Fa Ge didn't come today. But Director Jiang came, which is a good substitute for Fa Ge. The audience still gained a lot!"

Lao Guo has been popular for just over a year now, and is at the peak of his career.

Seeing that Chow Yun Fat, the leading actor, did not attend the premiere, he felt somewhat dissatisfied and made some sarcastic remarks.

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Hey, don't compare like that!"

Lao Guo said: "Director Jiang is too modest. You are now the number one in mainland China's film industry. If you attend in person, you will be worth at least two people!"

Jiang Heng chuckled and didn't respond to his question. He asked, "Have you performed well recently?"

"It's good. The audience is very supportive and many people bought tickets."

He asked, "Your recent film is pretty good?" Jiang Heng smiled, "It's OK, just so-so, a step up from the previous one!"

He Jiong said: "That's amazing. When I first watched Pacific Rim, I was amazed. I felt that the mechas in it were like gods descending from heaven!"

Tu Jingwei continued, "Yes, I was so excited when I first watched it! If you say the sequel has all kinds of upgrades, then it must be good!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Please come and support us when the time comes!"

Several people hurriedly said, we will definitely go.

Lao Guo said he would take his apprentices with him, and after thinking for a while he said, "Look, can I create a crosstalk piece based on your movie?"

Jiang Heng laughed even more happily, "Okay, I think the name of the show can be called "I Want to Be a Director"!"

Guo Degang was stunned at first, then said in surprise: "I want to be a director, I want to be a director, this is a good omen!"

It is said that after Lao Guo became famous, he always had the idea of ​​making money in the film and television industry. What Jiang Heng said was exactly what he wanted.

In addition, he was young and quick-witted at the moment, and had already thought of several jokes while he was talking. He apologized to Jiang Heng, ran to ask the staff for paper and pen, and wrote down what he had thought of.

He Jiong invited Jiang Heng to Mango TV to participate in a variety show to promote the movie.

Shen Xing is currently on Phoenix TV. In another time and space, she once starred in Xu Guangtou's movie "Love Call Transfer" in 2007, in which she played Xu Lang's classmate and ex-girlfriend Pang Kun. Although her appearance time was very short, she left a deep impression on the audience.

When Jiang Heng saw her, he couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

Shen Xing smiled sweetly and said in a coquettish voice, "Director Jiang, are you free to accept an interview with Phoenix TV? People say that you have high expectations for the box office of Pacific Rim 2. Now that the film is finished, do you think the global box office is expected to exceed billion US dollars?"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "That's for sure. This movie has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of plot and special effects compared to the first movie. I believe it will have better box office performance."

"Then, could you please leave me your personal contact information? I can then discuss the specific time of the interview with you!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said yes, Shen Xing then gave his cell phone number and Jiang Heng dialed the number.

Seeing this, He Jiong also left his cell phone number.

Then he said, "By the way, your company's production of "Dafeng Night Watchman" will be broadcast soon, you can come to our "Happy Camp" to record a program to promote it!"

Jiang Heng was indeed tempted when he heard this.

In theory, the first round broadcasting rights of "Dafeng Night Watchmen" have been sold to CCTV Channel 8, so the ratings have little to do with it.

But this year there is a masterpiece TV series called "Drawing Sword". If "The Night Patrol at Dafeng" wants to compete with it, it would be a good idea to do more publicity.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Well, I'll ask Vice President Li Xiaoping to communicate with you later!"

He Jiong said with a smile: "I can go find her!"

At this point, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping came over, the former looking very grateful.

The latter was also all smiles, "Thank you Director Jiang, thank you Director Jiang for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come and show your support. Unlike that Zhou guy, who didn't even come to promote the movie he starred in, it would be great if all Hong Kong filmmakers were like Director Jiang!"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Everyone is carrying the colorful sedan chair, and they are supporting each other!"

(End of this chapter)