Peninsula All-Media Reporter Wang Yue
In this summer season of "fighting between gods", there are new dramas arriving, and there are also resurgences of good dramas. Recently, the drama " Flames " starring Ren Jialun has once again become a hot topic in the summer season with topics such as "super special effects" and "hot-blooded boys", setting off another wave of drama viewing. In the recently released Maoyan popularity rankings for the first half of the year, "Fire" ranked first in the costume/martial arts category with a popularity of 9643.02; in the online drama feature playback rankings for the first half of 2024 announced by Beacon Professional Edition, "Fire" was also among the top The only one among the ten with a costume fantasy theme. The play is adapted from the anime "Wu Geng Ji". The work not only respects the original work, but also achieves innovation and breakthroughs in the series. Not only has it gained recognition from "fans of the original work", it has also successfully broken the dimensional wall, attracted a large number of new audiences, and redefined It has reached a new level in the comic adaptation of Chinese dramas, and has shown a long-tail effect of watching dramas after the broadcast.
1 300 minutes of special effects, creating a new paradigm in the comic book industry
Shao Wenyi, vice president of iQiyi and chief producer of "Fire", said that iQiyi and Comrade Culture have always adhered to the positioning of "Fire" - a male-oriented passionate fantasy project. After the broadcast of "Fire", Shao Wenyi believes that the market will have a new understanding of this kind of heroic and passionate fantasy project. In the past, the comic-book drama track was mostly light-production projects, but in the future, projects with the same heavy-duty production as "Fire" will emerge. In addition, some younger animations will also enter the track of comic adaptations. "Because the age group of the audience for film and television dramas is constantly expanding, our follow-up projects will advocate more heroism, unyielding resistance and the output of positive energy. These values will bring long-term benefits to teenagers and young audiences. Impact. We hope to make some works that are meaningful to them and can be retained." Shao Wenyi said.
As the sole producer of "Fire", Yuan Xin, the person in charge of Comrade Culture, said: "The most fundamental point of making a comic adaptation is to respect the original work and try our best to restore the essence of the work. We start from the scene design, The makeup design, actor selection, drama concept, and some classic lines in the play have all been restored to the maximum extent. "
This kind of restoration allows netizens and audiences to see the ingenuity and sincerity behind the work of "Fire", and they are all excited. I praise "Fire" for retaining the background of the original work very well, not only restoring the scenes, costumes, and special effects of the animation, but also restoring the core and essence. At the same time, the bold innovation and adaptation of the plot and special effects of "Fire" also allow the audience to see the better presentation found by the team in the process of seeking breakthroughs, and feel a new experience different from animation.
Yuan Xin revealed that during the development stage of the "Fire" project, the creative team often had to read the script dozens of times in order to vividly present a certain scene, a certain scene, or even a move. "For example, the scenes in the mine , how many floors does the mine have, what is its structure, and how are the mining areas divided? We have done a detailed reading and dismantling of the characters. In terms of action scenes, we pay more attention to the presentation of the characters' expressions and explosive power, and to show the characters in the comics. A sense of power.”
The most difficult aspect of a fantasy-themed high-octane comic-book drama, and the one that is most likely to be criticized, is the production of special effects. However, the performance of "Fire" this time is eye-catching. The "millions of special effects" created by heavy-duty production have won numerous praises from the audience, and netizens also expressed shock. In particular, the play transforms the static action scenes of comics into real action scenes. The special effects scenes explode instantly, and are supplemented by effects such as "flower characters", and the visual effects are very explosive. In the official "Special Effects Collection" released, the audience can see how every frame, every spell, and every scene was created. The oppression of the giant dragon, the phoenix spreading its wings and rushing into the sky, the towering and terrifying Beishan Mine, the ultimate showdown between the paradise-like Yiyin Village and Yiyu... The ultimate cool and high-burning famous scenes make up this visual feast, showing Outstanding production standards.
Generally, the special effects of similar dramas are only completed by one or two special effects companies, but "Fire" has as many as 6 special effects companies, which is comparable to the level of movie production, and it can be said that no expense is spared.Yuan Xin said: "The whole drama is 1,650 minutes long, and the special effects production part is 1,300 minutes. In the early stage of creation, we repeatedly considered every scene and every shot. All special effects work was carried out by 6 companies at the same time, and two outstanding The director does quality control and strives to achieve the ultimate restoration and breakthrough of every scene and every part of the world view. It can be said that this confidence lies behind the powerful special effects of "The Flame" team. It is also inseparable from the strict requirements and control of the two directors Zheng Weiwen and Liu Chongchong. Director Zheng Weiwen has rich experience in film and television production, is good at controlling the overall rhythm and aesthetic texture, and has extremely high requirements for details; Director Liu Chongchong, as a new force in the film and television industry, is young and passionate, and full of motivation. Under the leadership of director Zheng Weiwen, he continues to work with The special effects company’s communication and coordination, striving to present the most perfect special effects, are indispensable.
A passionate man with a passion for family and country, high-burning to help young people grow up
"Fire" tells the story of Wu Geng, a prince of the human race, who did not give up his original intention after his country was destroyed and his family was destroyed. While avenging his parents and tribe, he led the people to resist the oppression of the New Yi tribe. story. The main creator said that the theme of this drama is not only a "revenge of a prince with upgraded monsters", but also highlights the masculinity of young Wu Geng who is not afraid of power, and the valuable spirit of getting through difficult situations.
Comrade Culture initially decided to do the project "Wu Geng Ji" because of the passionate and unyielding spirit of the characters in the play. The main creator said: "We hope to convey to today's teenagers through this work what a passionate man in China is like. What is his attitude towards friends, teachers, family, and the weak? More importantly, how does he deal with the strong? What is your attitude? People will encounter setbacks and ups and downs at different stages of life, and they must learn to face them bravely, and they will eventually grow up. A strong young man will make a country strong. What we want to express is the spiritual core of young people’s passion and protecting their country. . "It is this continuous positive energy resonance, coupled with the wonderful presentation of the content, that makes more and more viewers from different circles start to "get into the trap" and continue to "get high". The success of the
series is no accident. In addition to the passionate and talented team behind it, there are also actors who are highly matched to the characters, bringing empowerment beyond imagination: Ren Jialun, with his super willpower and heart The fire ignited Wu Geng's path of passionate resistance; Xing Fei injected agility and liveliness into the soul of Baicai; Zhu Xudan deduced A Lan's independence, strength and sobriety; Yan Yikuan profoundly interpreted Ziyu's randomness, Free and easy and protective; Zhu Zhengting plays the Generalissimo who goes against the will of heaven and brings forbearance and firmness to his bones; Jiang Xin's Xinyue Kui perfectly shows her evil, her obsession, and her regret. Ren Jialun, the actor who played Wu Geng, once said: "Thank you for my life, I can have the experience of playing the important role of Wu Geng."
From "The Legend of Minghong", "Please Jun", "Chen Yuan" to "Fire", comrade culture has become a domestically produced New forces in the film and television drama industry continue to innovate under the support of the creative concept of "small but beautiful". "Fire"'s attempt at male comic adaptation has undoubtedly been successful, and the prospects for this new track are bright. Comrade Culture has also received several project invitations of the same type, but unexpectedly, their creative plan is - there will be no "Fire" after "Fire".
Yuan Xin said: "In my mind, the concept that "Fire" wants to express, the presentation of the characters, and the heavy production links and processes have achieved the expected results and achieved some results. Although it can be done again with similar themes. It's relatively easy to get profits, but what we want to do is new themes and unfilmed stories, rather than copying work, so Wu Geng's story has been completed.”
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