On March 28, the 11th China Internet Audiovisual Conference opened in Chengdu. Outside the venue, a 12-meter-long "Transformers" attracted many guests. This is the industry's first film and television production vehicle released by Youku. The vehicle provides one-stop software and hardware services and a comfortable collective office environment for directors and post-production workers. Youku staff said that with this car, directors can achieve cross-regional coordination between AB teams, editors can rough cut in real time on the spot, and the transition speed of the crew has also been greatly improved. Industry insiders believe that Youku film and television production vehicles, as a new productive force in the industry, will open up a new model of film and television production.
Youku film and television production vehicle
Youku film and television production vehicle is divided into four areas: data center, director area, production area and living area. Both the left and right sides of the vehicle body can be expanded outward. After the "transformation", the interior area of the vehicle is close to 40 square meters. rice. According to reports, the vehicle provides a full-process solution for film and television production. The creative staff can achieve cross-regional remote monitoring and command and dispatch through the monitoring wall in the director's area; the post-production computer room in the production area can support dit, color correction, and on-site editing personnel. Working at the same time, assisting the director in planning the shooting plan in real time.
The four major areas in the car
How to avoid the risk of reshoots has always been a problem that various crews hope to solve. However, the working environment on the set generally does not have the conditions to build a professional post-production computer room on site. Usually, after the filming is completed on the same day, the material must be Let the editor make a rough cut to check whether the materials can be connected. If the connection fails and reshoots are required, not only will the location have to be re-coordinated, more production costs will be incurred, but the subsequent shooting schedule will also be affected. Therefore, the on-site editing function of the film and television production vehicle is particularly important. The availability of materials can be confirmed in real time while editing, thus minimizing the risk of reshoots.
The staff used the on-site editing function
In the past, when the crew started work, it was necessary to set up multiple simple work tents on the set. The staff not only had to endure the harsh conditions of severe winter and heat, but also had to repeatedly disassemble and assemble during the transition. Youku "stores" the crew's tents for multiple types of work into one vehicle, which not only meets work needs, but can also quickly "transform" into scenes within 20 minutes. In addition, the refrigerator, microwave and bathroom in the living area, as well as air conditioning and fresh air facilities, ensure that the creative staff can have a comfortable creative environment even in extreme environments such as extremely cold snow or hot deserts.
"Any good film and television production is inseparable from the division of labor and cooperation of various types of work on the set. The things that the set staff face every day are also very cumbersome." Meng Jun, CFO of Alibaba Entertainment Group, introduced the original intention of launching a film and television production vehicle , hoping to provide the crew with a one-stop on-site production solution, use technology to improve efficiency for the crew, and make the work on the set more integrated, digital, and intelligent. The inspiration for the "collaborative office" of the film and television production vehicle comes from the 5g UHD all-IP cloud broadcast vehicle launched by Youku in 2023. On this basis, the spatial structure and system links are redesigned around the workflow and habits of the film and television industry. , and upgraded living facilities and office space. Soon, this film and television production vehicle will be "on duty" to serve the crew.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Wang Lei
editor/Gong Lifang
