After the eleventh period, if there is still a new film to look forward to, it must be Ang Lee's "Gemini Killer".
The director Ang Lee, who has won Oscars, Golden Bears, and Golden Lions, seems to have changed a person in recent years and has become obsessed with technology. "The Fantastic Drifting of Pi" tried 3D, "Billy Lynn's Halftime Battle" experienced an unprecedented 120 frames, and in this "Gemini Man", not only continued to bring 120 frames + 4K HDR + 3D High specifications, and the use of the most advanced special effects. Ang Lee and Weta Studios teamed up to create a 20-something version of Will Smith in CG, which is unprecedented in film history.
120fps+4K HDR+3D, activate the potential of 3D movies and digital movies
Anyone who has a little understanding of film production should know that the unified specification of the film world is 24 frames per second, that is, there are 24 pictures in one second.
In fact, this is not set from the birth of the film. In the early days, the frame rates of each filmmaker were different. For example, the early Lumiere Brothers shot at 16 frames per second, while Edison recommended 46 frames per second for shooting. . It was finally at the 1929 International Conference that the frame rate of the film was positioned at 24 frames per second. In addition to technical reasons, the more important economic factor to adopt 24 frames per second is to minimize the cost of film use. Film has always been an expensive art in the film age, because film was so expensive. The higher the number of shooting frames, the greater the film consumption and the more expensive it is. 24 frames relatively control the cost of film.
With the development of science and technology, for audiences in the digital age, 24 frames has long been unable to meet the needs of watching movies. First, at 24fps, there is motion blur in fast-moving footage. In fact, now when you look back at some early action movies, you will find that many sports shots are not clear. But why no one has raised any objection for a long time, this is because it has been 24 frames per second for a long time, and everyone has developed a certain habit of such movie audio-visual.
But when it comes to 3D movies, the lack of 24 frames per second can't be hidden. The most common criticism of 3D movies is the lack of brightness. Because in the production and playback principle of 3D movies, the light received by both eyes is required to be reduced by half. Once the light is weakened, the first negative impact on the audience is Motion Blur, that is, the sense of motion blur will be more obvious.
In traditional 2D movies, the footage will be blurred once the footage moves quickly, but this kind of blurring is barely acceptable to the human eye, and is even regarded by many as part of the cinematic feel. Once in 3D, however, any blurring is very eye-catching. When objects in the picture move quickly, blurring occurs, which loses the look and feel of 3D. If 4K is the picture resolution, then the frame rate is the temporal resolution. Only when the spatial and temporal resolutions are improved can it bring true clarity, helping the audience to immerse themselves in the movie, not just watching. There is also a bigger effect, which is to reduce the dizziness of watching 3D, and audiences who like to play games will feel the same way.
3D is to allow the audience to choose to walk into the movie, with a sense of identity and participation. However, darkness has always been the nemesis of 3D. From the perspective of the North American market, 3D is going downhill obviously. Because of the filtering of the filming medium itself, films costing between US$1.4 million and US$400 million have fallen into a bottleneck and have to go through Converted from 4:2:2 (color bit depth) format, the brightness of this mode is far from enough, and the current Hollywood trend is to use films to save the company's existence, and the pursuit of big scenes on the screen has not brought any progress. . Many expensive movies have mediocre performance at the box office, and because of media limitations, it is difficult for many pictures to be truly exciting.
The average movie theater image brightness is 2.5FL, under this standard the eyes are not sensitive to color, so the audience's response to 3D is not ideal. "We have been imitating film, but digital cinema is different from film. I want to develop a new aesthetic, a new aesthetic, which is an art that belongs to 3D and belongs to digital cinema." Ang Lee Say. Ang Lee believes that high frame rate is the way to truly realize the potential of 3D movies and digital movies. In addition to 120 frames, 4K HDR, and 3D, "Gemini Killer" also mentioned 14FL in the projection brightness (ordinary 3D is 3.5-7fl). The images captured by such technical specifications have opened up a field that is completely unknown to the creators and the audience, and is a new medium that is completely different and incomparable from traditional films in the past.
It's not just the frame rate upgrade, the working method and technology upgrade are more important
In addition to conceptual innovation, the next step is the specific operation problem. Solid and innovative tools and working methods are the cornerstones for the realization of director Ang Lee's dream of high frame rate. Shooting a high frame rate movie is not like using many of the latest models of SLR cameras, you can directly increase the frame rate in the "settings", but it means photography, lighting, makeup, acting, editing, screening, etc. Wait for all the changes to be made. Of course, this also means that production costs have grown exponentially.
In order to shoot "Gemini Man", director Ang Lee and his team have been exploring for a long time from the actors' performances, the lighting on the shooting site, and the post-production workflow. Because the amount of information on the screen has increased geometrically, the audience's judgment on the actor's performance has also changed. The exposure time of the camera is inversely proportional to the shooting frame rate, and the lighting conditions will affect the presentation of the depth of field. The director needs to make trade-offs and trade-offs; high frame rate materials also require new editing software and dimming software support, and the amount of material is huge , making different formats is a huge project. As Ang Lee said, clarity itself has become a kind of beauty, and you can see his soul directly from the eyes of the characters. This has also brought a series of corresponding changes, such as an unprecedented test for actors' acting skills, the complete abolition of previous makeup methods for film and television dramas, and the extensive use of facial close-ups.
So the help of special tools becomes very important. The editor of this film is Tim Squyers, a gold-medal editor who has been nominated for two Oscars for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "The Fantastic Drifting of Pi". He uses the combination of Avid in 3D and the True Motion technology independently developed by RealD. Editing at a rate of 60 frames, "My work habit is to edit 3D format directly, because editing 3D movies and 2D movies are completely different, and I can't imagine 3D through 2D thinking. I edited in 3D format from the beginning. This time TrueMotion makes the frame silky smooth and effectively hides the effect of changing from 120fps to 60fps. Although the frame rate is reduced, the converted 60fps movie picture effect is better than the actual 60fps. The filmed movies look better, and what’s more convenient is that TrueMotion supports direct input of different frames from the 120 high frame rate master, especially for the Cinity projection system, the level of refinement of the picture is shocking.”
In fact, RealD's TrueMotion technology is usually used as a post-production process to produce 60-frame and 24-frame versions of movies, which can correct unnatural details that appear during motion capture. For example, the phenomenon of "jitter" caused by the shutter speed of the camera can cut the smooth motion of reality into frame by frame. Since the master was only shot at a high frame rate at the beginning, and through TrueMotion, a new high-quality picture effect can be seen at a lower frame rate. This optimization effect is also impossible to achieve in low frame rate shooting. RealD TrueMotion makes the 120-frame version The many advantages of film can also be fully reflected in 60 frames and 24 frames. When creating lower frame rate versions, TrueMotion enables producers and photographers to choose the optimal rendering scheme for a scene or shot from a multitude of composite shutters, each shutter setting delivering its own distinct and distinctive look .
North American media reviews praised, "Gemini Man" is worth looking forward to
Previously, "Gemini Killer" was the first to be screened in North America, and North American ticketing websites Fandango, ComingSoon, Syfywire, Engadget and many film media and platforms praised the visual effects presented by "Gemini Killer". Fandango said "a pretty amazing visual feast, must see 3D." ComingSoon wrote: "Gemini Man is a breakthrough in the 120-frame viewing experience. The action scenes are jaw-dropping, and Will Smith presents a stunning Admirable, high-caliber performance. You can't get a real experience without seeing it in a movie theater. Syfywire says: "A movie that would make me feel like it had to be 3D. I've never seen a movie like this before, it made me feel like I was there. "Slashfilm website evaluation: ""Gemini Man" is a technological marvel. The 120-frame high frame rate used in this film, the action scenes almost make me suffocate. "
So how do you watch Gemini Man in full? When "Billy Lynn's Halftime War" was released, only one theater in New York, Los Angeles, Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei could show the 3D, 4K, 120 frames per second version. The ticket price varies from more than 100 to more than 300 according to different time periods and members and non-members, which is relatively expensive, and one ticket is hard to find.
RealD has always been at the forefront of 3D projection technology. In addition to injecting TrueMotion technology into the production, RealD has been fully prepared for the terminal projection of "Gemini Man". At the beginning of the year, RealD and Huaxia Film announced to inject 3D and ultimate screen technologies into their Cinity cinema system. The Cinity cinema system comprehensively applies high-tech such as 4K, 3D, high frame rate (HFR), high dynamic range (HDR), wide color gamut (WCG), immersive sound (Immersive Sound), etc. It is the highest technology in the current film projection field. Specifications and the best film presentation format, not only that, in addition to 4K, 120 fps high frame rate 3D capabilities, Cinity's image features also include at least "per eye" 14FL 3D brightness, high stereo contrast, 3D with minimized ghosting image, a uniform picture with a larger gain half-angle, and has the function of removing laser flare. These image quality enhancements will be accomplished by RealD's ultimate screen package.
This also means that "Gemini Man" will allow more fans to enjoy a full-scale viewing experience of 120 frames + 4K + 3D when it is released in China. After all, those who have the conditions to see the 120-frame version are a minority of viewers. If we are second to none, what other options do we have? In addition to the Cinity cinema system, RealD China has more than 1,600 3D screens and more than 60 LUXE giant screen halls, which are also capable of displaying 60 frames of high frame rate 3D, which can bring a bright and smooth 3D viewing experience. As mentioned earlier, RealD participated in the post-production of "Gemini Man" this time, and used the RealD ultimate screen hand-picked by Ang Lee at the screening side, so watching in these theaters, I believe the effect will be even better.
So which theaters should we choose to watch "Gemini Man"? In the end, to put it bluntly, you only need to pay attention to these formats, namely: 120/4K/3D, 120/2K/3D, 60/2K/3D, 24/2K/3D, and then don't clamor for the 2D version, because the film Shooting is all about 3D.
The currently supported high frame rate systems are probably the following:
CINITY: 4K/3D/120 frames (CINITY is transformed by LUXE);
Dolby Cinema: 2K/3D/120fps or 4K/3D/60fps;
Next-generation laser IMAX: 4K/3D/60 frames;
LUXE: 2K/3D/60 frames (1600 3D screens, more than 60 LUXE giant screens)
Samsung LED: 2K/3D/120fps;
The way to watch movies is naturally from high format to low format, that is: 120/4K/3D—120/2K/3D—60/2K/3D—24/2K/3D. So, where to go becomes the focus. The following is a list of national theaters that can play 4K/3D/120 frames and 2K/3D/120 frames. As for the 2K/3D/60 frames supported by more national theaters, I will not list them one by one here.
4K/3D/120fps
Beijing
Jinyi Cinema (Beijing Chaoyang Joy City)
Bona International Cinema Fangzhuang Store (renovation completed around October 18)
Jinyi Cinema (Beijing Huiju Store) (renovation completed around October 18)
China Film International Cinema Beijing Changping AEON Point (renovation completed around October 18)
Shanghai
Shanghai Cinema
Shanghai Paragon Cinema (Mixc City)
Red Star Movie World Wenshui Road Branch
Jinyi Cinema (Hongkou Dragon's Dream) (Renovation completed around October 18)
Guangzhou
Jinyi Cinema (Guangzhou Haizhu Xinduhui Branch) (Renovation completed around October 18)
Shenzhen
China Film International Cinema Shenzhen Happy Coast Store (renovation completed around October 18)
Shenzhen Wanda Cinema Longhua Huihai Plaza Store (renovation completed around October 18)
chongqing
Chongqing Wanda Cinema Wanzhou Wanda Plaza Store (renovation completed around October 18)
Jinyi Cinema (Chongqing Nanping Starlight Times Store) (renovation completed around October 18)
Chengdu
Chengdu Wanda Cinema Fortune Festival City Store (renovation completed around October 18)
Wuhan
Wuhan Bona International Cinema
Jinyi Cinema (Wuhan Pinmao Store) (renovation completed around October 18)
China Film International Cinema Wuhan Tianhe Optics Valley Store (renovation completed around October 18)
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou Oscar Xidigang International Cinema
Xi'an
Xi'an Oscar Xidigang International Cinema
Changchun
Happy City International Cinema
Hangzhou
Dongying Times Cinema Xixi Branch
Haikou
China Film International Studios Haikou Shangbang Branch
Dongguan
Huaxia Cinema (Dongguan Jiahui Branch)
Fuzhou
Jinyi Cinema (Fuzhou Baolong Store) (renovation completed around October 18)
Baoding
Huali Cinema, Huachuang Plaza Store
Kunming
Kunming Baimeihui Plaza 66 Store
Suzhou
UME Studios (Jinji Lake Store) (Renovation completed around October 18)
2K/3D/120fps (Dolby Cinema)
Beijing
Beijing Sparkle Roll Jackie Chan Cinemas Wukesong Branch
Beijing Sparkle Roller Jackie Chan Cinemas Ciyun Temple Branch
Beijing Sparkle Roll Jackie Chan Studios Fangshan Tianjie Branch
Beijing Wanda Cinema Fengtai Wanda Plaza Branch
Beijing Huanying Cinema Heshenghui Branch
Beijing actually Yaolai Jackie Chan Studios Lize Bridge Store
Shanghai
Shanghai Minhang Zhuanqiao Wanda Plaza Store
Red Star Movie World Shanghai Wuzhong Road Flagship Store
Shanghai Huanying Cinema Darong City Store
CGV Studios Shanghai Pudong Impression City Store
Shanghai Wujiaochang Wanda Cinema
Huayi Brothers Cinema Shanghai Changfeng Joy City Branch
CGV Studios Shanghai Jingyao Foreshore
Guangzhou
Tangde International Cinema Guangzhou Baiyunhui Branch
Shenzhen
MIXC (Shenzhen Bay MIXC Flagship Store)
Jinyi Cinema (Central City)
Mixc Cinemas (Shenzhen Mixc City Head Office)
Chengdu
Chengdu Wanda Cinema Qingyang Wanda Plaza Branch
Chengdu Wanda Cinema Shuangliu Wanda Plaza Branch
Chengdu Wanda Cinema Wuhou Wanda Plaza Branch
Chengdu SM Wanda Cinema Store
chongqing
Chongqing Wanda Cinema Nanping Wanda Plaza Branch
Baotou
Baotou Wanda Cinema Zhengxiang Plaza Store
Changchun
Changchun Wanda Cinema Said Plaza Branch
Changchun Wanda Cinema Eurasia New Life Plaza Store
Changsha
Changsha Wanda Cinema Huachuang Store
Dalian
Dalian Wanda Cinema Heping Store
Dongguan
Dongguan Wanda Cinema Nancheng Fenghui Store
Foshan
Foshan Jinshazhou Wanda Plaza Store
Fuzhou
Fuzhou Wanda Cinema Financial Street Wanda Plaza Store
Hangzhou
Hangzhou Wanda Cinema Yuhang Wanda Plaza Branch
Hefei
Hefei Baohe Wanda Plaza Store
Jinan
Jinan Wanda Cinema Shimao Plaza Branch
Jiaxing
Jiaxing Wanda Cinema Jingkai Longding Wanda Plaza Branch
Kunming
Kunming Wanda Cinema Zhengyifang Store
Nanjing
Nanjing Wanda Cinema Jiangning Sun City Branch
Nanjing Wanda Cinema Jianye Branch
Nanjing Wanda Cinema Xinjiekou Branch
Nanchang
Nanchang Wanda Cinema Shimao Plaza Branch
Tahoe Studios Nanchang Wangfujing Dolby Cinema Store
Nanning
Nanning Wanda Cinema Qingxiu Wanda Store
Ningbo
Ningbo Yaolai Jackie Chan Cinemas Yinzhou Branch
Quanzhou
Wanda Cinema (Quanzhou City East Wanda Plaza)
Tangshan
Tangshan Yaolai Jackie Chan Studios Xinhua West Road Branch
Taizhou
Taizhou Wanda Cinema Xingguangyao Plaza Branch
Tianjin
Tianjin Tanggu Wanda Cinema
Wuhan
Wuhan Wanda Cinema Jianghan Road Yuehui Plaza Branch
Wuhan Wanda Cinema Han Street Wanda Plaza Branch
Wuhan Jinyi Cinema Wangjiawan Branch
Xiamen
Xiamen Jiageng Huayi Brothers Film Center
Xiamen SM Wanda Cinema
Xiamen Huanying Cinema IFC Plaza Branch
Mixc Cinemas (Dolby Cinema in Xiamen Mixc City)
Xi'an
Xi'an Wanda Cinema High-tech Wanda Plaza Branch
Yangzhou
Yangzhou Wanda Cinema Hanjiang Wanda Plaza Branch
Yinchuan
Yinchuan Hualian Cinema (Yuehai Xintiandi)
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang Wanda Cinema Huaduhui Plaza
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