In the conference room, the white curtain shows the projector's picture, which is an Optimus Prime concept picture.

Hank, the project director of Industrial Light and Magic, pressed the remote control, and the picture changed, and the conceptual image of Megatron also appeared on the white curtain.

Then, there are Bumblebee and Red Spider.

Next, the pictures below show the design details of the back and specific body parts of these four Transformers protagonists.

Although it is just a picture, not a dynamic video, everyone present, including Ronan, can see the intention of Industrial Light and Magic design.

Hank said at this time: "This is a preliminary design plan, and we have combined the first version of the concept artwork of multiple design opinions."

Ronan looked at Optimus Prime and Megatron on the white curtain, frowned slightly and did not speak.

Hasbro's Brian Goldner rubbed his chin, not knowing what he was thinking.

Hank continued: "According to our design philosophy, Transformers will be composed of countless mechanical originals, such as Optimus Prime, which will be composed of nearly 12,000 mechanical originals. In order to enhance the sense of reality, we abandoned the square block shape of Transformers in animation and toys, and replaced it with a robot shape with a large number of detailed parts."

He looked at everyone and saw that no one was talking, and said: "During a transformation process, thousands of components of the robot would move at the same time, thus avoiding the phenomenon that the volume and mass of the Transformers can be reduced or larger at will in the Transformers cartoon, which is difficult to explain with daily physics. The changed Transformers shape also emphasizes the fundamental characteristics of their origin from aliens."

Ronan has heard every sentence carefully and said, "Your design concept is very correct. Transformers are not simple machinery and cannot be stacked in the form of boxes like cartoons and toys. They are alien life forms, but the carbon-based structure is different from that of humans."

Hank hurriedly said, "Yes, we understand that too."

Brian Goldner interrupted at this time: "The concept is very correct, I agree completely." He took a laser pen and pointed to Optimus Prime and Megatron in the screen screen: "Optimus Prime is okay, but are you sure that others can recognize Megatron?"

Hank said: "Live-life movies are not cartoons and toys."

Hasbro has never really participated in the shooting and production of live-action movies, and Brian Goldner has no experience in this regard.

Michael Bay was not involved in the discussion because the final decision was only in Ronan's hands.

"The Industrial Light Magic's design concept for Transformers is very correct and is suitable for live-action movies." Ronan got the relevant design artworks yesterday, and made special preparations. He gently waved his hand at Connie. Connie stood in front of the projector and connected the projector to her notebook. He continued: "As we all know, there is a fundamental difference between live-action movies and cartoons and toys. The concepts of cartoons and toys are not suitable for live-action movies. And the times are changing. Transformers, as a living body, cannot be a simple block combination. This is reflected in the movie and has no convincing power."

Brian Goldner scratched his head, as if thinking.

Hank was very calm. As a special effects director with rich experience in Industrial Light and Magic, his understanding of movies is indeed quite profound.

Connie adjusted the projector and reopened it. On the new picture that appeared, the familiar Optimus Prime model and the latest design of Industrial Light and Magic Optimus Prime concept map were put together to form a sharp contrast.

Ronan picked up the laser pen and pointed to the picture: "This is Optimus Prime. Whether it is the old model or the new design concept picture, as long as you are a little familiar with the Transformers series, you can recognize it as Optimus Prime."

He made a gesture to Connie, and waited for Connie to put it on the next page, aiming the laser pen at Megatron's concept picture: "If it weren't said that this was Megatron, and if it was released alone, how many people would think that it was Megatron?"

Brian Goldner kept nodding, which was what he thought was the biggest problem with preliminary design.

Connie continued to turn the pages and waited until the Bumblebee appeared, Ronan said: "The Hornet's design is very distinctive, especially the pair of puppy-like eyes, which are cute and attractive, but the same problem is too different from the original appearance."

Hank already understood what Ronan wanted to express, and was about to speak, but Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "Listen to me first."

Connie turned to the page of Red Spider.

Ronan said directly: "On the left is the old version of Red Scream, recognized as the most handsome robot of Transformers. On the right is the new Red Scream..."

Brian Goldner responded, and was unceremonious: "Even if I am a Hasbro guy, I wouldn't believe that this is the Spider if no one told me! This is the ugliest Transformers ever!"

Hank is only responsible for the design and does not stick to his own opinions. The customer needs are the only standard. He said: "This is just the first draft, and it is taken out for discussion."

Ronan nodded, without any blame. This design was constantly improved, just said: "I would like to emphasize it again. Hank, your philosophy is not wrong. With your philosophy, you will redesign Transformers, but the design of Transformers must be close to the classic version of the 1980s and 1990s. People who know or have heard of Transformers can connect their image with specific characters at the first glance."

Hank said: "I understand, we'll make modifications and redesign the look."

Ronan emphasized: "Don't ignore the appearance. The image of Transformers and its already-influence are the basis for the success of live-action movies. Feelings are the focus of our publicity, promotion and marketing. Although movie adaptations will inevitably destroy many people's beautiful childhood memories, the overall appearance that is more in line with memory can evoke their feelings."

Brian Goldner continued: "The appearance can be different. For example, the red and blue paint in the concept design drawing is very suitable for Optimus Prime and is also conducive to us launching brand new peripheral products, but we must be able to recognize who it is."

Ronan agrees: "This is very important, and all concept designs are overturned and started over."

In fact, at the beginning of the project, Ronan emphasized these things, but film creation is not a job that can be accomplished by one person. What is required is the coordination and cooperation of multiple teams. Everyone's creative philosophy will be different, and they can only be solved continuously through communication and coordination.

Michael Bay, who had been silent, said at this time: "The necessary changes must be taken. My ideal action scene, the close-knit battle between the Autobot and the Decepticon, because they are mechanical bodies and cannot be touched in blood, but they can fly all over the sky with fragments, highlighting the visual effect."

Ronan laughed: "Michael's idea is very good. The fighting in action scenes and the parts that scatter all over the place can also highlight the intensity."

Hank wrote down this.

Michael Bay is undoubtedly very good at action scenes. His words suddenly reminded Ronan about something. The scenes of the Transformers were once fierce, tense, and even made people feel bloody. Michael Bay, the director, did a very good job, but one thing was not very good.

The second and third parts are slightly better, which is most obvious in the first part.

Without Optimus Prime and Bumblebee participating in the action scenes, the Transformers fought together, which always made it difficult to tell who was who, or even difficult to tell which was the Autobot and which was the Decepticon.

Even the Decepticon marks are extremely rare.

Ronan thought of this and reminded: "Also, the marks on both the Autobots and the Decepticons are not obvious enough."

Hank said: "The main difference is the eyes, the Autobots' eyes are blue and the Decepticons are red."

Ronan shook his head: "It really happened to the intense action scene. This is not enough and it is difficult to distinguish. The marks of both sides must be reflected in the appearance of the body. The difference between the two schools of Transformers must be obvious, and the difference between individual Transformers must also be obvious."

He looked at Michael Bay again: "We should also pay attention to this aspect when shooting and producing, so that the audience can easily tell who the Transformers are involved in the battle."

Michael Bello thought about it and said, "I will think of a solution and focus on design."

Faced with the producer Ronan's request, others could only cooperate, Hank also said: "We will focus on this part of the secondary design."

Ronan looked at Brian Goldner and asked, "Do you have any other ideas?"

Brian Goldner smiled and said O: "Ronan, you think more comprehensively than me."

Today's meeting begins, and Brian Goldner is more confident about whether "Transformers" will be successful.

Ronan consulted others and said, "Let's just end today's meeting, let's keep communicating."

George Clint announced the end of the meeting. It was getting late and everyone left the conference room one after another.

Ronan and Scott Swift got together.

"How is the financing going?" Ronan asked: "I need a lot of money in the next stage."

Scott said softly: "Don't worry, there is no problem. Our overseas financing channels are becoming more and more extensive. At present, we have entered the Oriental market financing with the help of Embassy Film Channel."

This was a bit beyond Ronan's expectations, but it did not mean to stop it. It just reminded: "Precautions for reputation and credit are the foundation of our financing."

"The foundation has always taken it very seriously," Scott promised. "There are a large number of wealthy people who have made their fortunes on resources, and they are very interested in overseas investment."

Ronan nodded: "You are still responsible for the specifics, but you must not violate the law or speak nonsense."

Scott understood Ronan's meaning: "Don't worry, I have emphasized that the staff sent in the past are also carefully selected."

Speaking of the foundation's problems, Ronan and Scott came out of the Relativity Building. After returning to the manor, they received a call from Candice Swanepool.
Chapter completed!