Chapter 528

The boss beside him also noticed the man's earlier emotion.

Some employees thought Xu Can was just the director and didn't understand how the special effects team should work.

But Xu Can had clearly already grown angry.

"Then tell me this—in our script, there's a scene called the Guzheng Operation. If it were you, how would you depict it?"

The script had long been given to the special effects team; today was specifically for discussing their special effects plan.

As a core member of the special effects team, he should fully understand every scene.

The man stammered, unable to speak.

Finally, he forced himself to say, "You need high-quality lighting and shadow processing, and you must use professional display equipment—they can make the visuals incredibly realistic and detailed!"

After speaking, he proudly lifted his head, as if no longer so nervous.

Xu Can let out a cold laugh.

"Then can you tell me the specifics? For example, what concept was used and what chip?"

The bosses knew things were going badly.

Xu Can's understanding ran even deeper than that of professionals—no wonder every one of his films' special effects was so precise; he'd put in real effort behind the scenes!

"If you don't know, then let me tell you: if I can state it correctly with no errors, you must leave our professional team!"

The man said nothing, just listened quietly, seemingly unconvinced Xu Can could say anything.

Non-professionals, even after years of study, might not clearly grasp the specifics of a single scene.

Xu Can walked over, arms crossed.

As he walked, he described the special effects for that specific scene.

"In this operation, you must use mathematical concepts to generate the imagery. Especially in the dark areas of the frame, to achieve clearly layered halo effects, you need a dual-crystal six-drive high-gloss chip and an optical refraction lens!"

Only then did the boy freeze completely.

He could name such professional chips and lenses.

Xu Can had already stood behind the man, delivering the final blow.

"These two devices enhance the depth of light and shadow, creating clearly layered halos—only then will the visuals become as realistic as you claimed!"

Xu Can sneered, "Even if I'm not a professional, at least you should be able to name these things—otherwise, how am I supposed to believe your team can handle all the visuals in my film?"

The boss immediately stood up to apologize—this was a major production, and their pay was substantial.

"I'm truly sorry; our employee just joined and doesn't yet understand our production process. Let me introduce you instead!"

Xu Can turned his head and glanced at them.

Clearly got in through backdoor connections—otherwise the boss wouldn't be pleading for him instead of firing him outright.

"You dare bring this kind of person into my team? Do you think I need someone like you who got in through backdoor connections?"

The man clearly had no courage; he plopped down on the chair behind him, fully exposing himself.

"Uncle-in-law, I don't want to cause you trouble—I'll just leave. I really don't know anything!"

The boss helplessly closed his eyes.

"Shut up!"

Xu Can watched the two of them curiously.

"Then why don't you both leave? I can find a special effects team easily—I won't let myself be led by the nose by you!"

"Security, show them out!"

Even as they begged behind him, Xu Can didn't turn back.

You must approach a work with the most dedicated attitude.

If you bring someone with no ability before me, be prepared to never work with me again.

"Everyone remaining here has passed our evaluation—we know your professionalism well. I won't let people say we're a penny-ante special effects crew!"

"Later, we may shoot an animated version of The Three-Body Problem. If you do exceptional special effects, there's still potential for collaboration—we'll need motion capture and other special effects technology to simulate human forms. I believe you (got Zhao) won't have much trouble with that!"

The special effects staff who remained were thrilled; they quietly planned to shine in this project.

Finally, a major problem was resolved—they could now film other scenes with peace of mind.

Scott Adkins arrived, surveying the surroundings with great delight.

"I've heard for a long time that Xu Can's set is the most perfect—now I see it's true!"

"Really? You seem to hold me in high regard."

Only then did those who heard the voice turn around.

Xu Can held the on-site director's clipboard, earphones still on.

Everyone could hear Xu Can's commands clearly.

"The art direction team on the right can take a break now—on-site staff, quickly remove all clutter!"

"Bring out the cameras early, set up the rest pavilion—our rest room is far away this time, we can't return immediately for breaks!"