Pei Qian would have forcefully given some pointers if he had known that this was his own project.
For example, he could have made unreasonable requests in terms of painting style, details, character expressions, and other aspects.
However, Pei Qian had just praised this painting. He could not possibly give all kinds of suggestions immediately after hearing that it was his own project, right?
That would be too obvious and illogical.
Pei Qian had no choice but to force a smile. "Hmm, not bad."
Ruan Guangjian clicked a few times on the digital tablet with a pressure-sensitive pen and opened a folder.
"The other sketches are also here. Boss Pei, take a look and see if there are any problems so that we can make changes as soon as possible."
The folder was full of thumbnails of various sketches, but each thumbnail was accompanied by a photo.
Obviously, Hu Xianbin went to find some suitable motion-capture actors after finalizing the characters in the game.
The appearance of the motion-capture actors did not have to be exactly the same as the character model in the movie, but it had to be roughly the same. That was because the data produced would be different when two people with completely different faces were captured, and it would definitely fail if they were copied mechanically.
The motion-capture actors had to be carefully selected for the motion-capture system to achieve the best effect. What's more, the characters in the game had to be highly corresponding to the people in reality.
Obviously, Hu Xianbin had pushed the preparations for Struggle a lot while Pei Qian was busy arranging for Deposit Fitness and other work.
"Isn't he a newcomer? What kind of efficiency is this?
"Am I really that unlucky that the chief planner I promoted is so outstanding?
"Eh?"
Pei Qian thought about it and suddenly felt that something was wrong.
Even if Hu Xianbin was very efficient, it did not make sense that he could find so many foreign actors in such a short time, right?
Finding people was not something that could be solved by increasing efficiency!
Pei Qian took a closer look at the photos.
The more he looked, the more familiar they looked!
Pei Qian pondered for two minutes and suddenly remembered where he had seen them before.
Weren't these the foreigners that Tomorrow is Beautiful had found to play small roles?
Previously, when they were filming Tomorrow is Beautiful, the three main actors who appeared on screen the most were Chinese. However, there were also a large number of extras in the background. There were people of all skin colors and nationalities. They were all foreign friends that Huang Sibo and the others had painstakingly found around Jingzhou.
However, these people had appeared in too few scenes. What's more, after such a long time, Pei Qian's memory of the movie's plot was a little fuzzy. That was why he did not recognize them immediately.
Now, Pei Qian was certain that Hu Xianbin was not being efficient. He was cheating!
He must have asked for their contact details from Huang Sibo and copied their homework!
No wonder these photos looked so familiar!
Pei Qian was speechless.
Hu Xianbin, Hu Xianbin, you look so honest and honest, but how can you copy homework so skillfully?
Pei Qian looked through the photos and sketches one by one.
Different ethnic groups, different skin colors, the difference between actors from poor families and actors from rich families was obvious.
This was very normal. After all, there were rich and poor people in reality. This kind of temperament accumulated over a long period of time was very difficult to change.
Pei Qian tried very hard to find a tricky angle to guide Ruan Guangjian in reverse.
However, he just couldn't find the right angle!
Because all of this was too reasonable!
Hu Xianbin had obviously chosen the actors based on their real financial status and family background. They were very compatible with the characters in the game.
When Ruan Guangjian used these photos as a foundation for his artistic creation, he also paid attention to the sense of propriety. He only made simple enlargements of the actors' unique characteristics and did not make the virtual images too far away from reality.
In his haste, Pei Qian actually couldn't find the right angle to start.
Boss Pei fell into deep thought.
"Hmm … for a game, the graphics are only one aspect. This game's core ability to dissuade players is in its content and gameplay. It doesn't seem like it can't be more relaxed about the style …
"Wait, I can't have such a wrong thought!
"That's what I thought when I was working on Repent and be Saved!"
Pei Qian had wanted to let it go at that. However, when he thought about Repent and be Saved, he suddenly realized something.
He could not make the same mistake twice!
Since he saw Ruan Guangjian stabbing him with a weapon in the back, he had to think of a way to make the weapon malfunction!
Now, he was bleeding from the stab in the back!
"Hurry, think of a way to mislead him …
"Hmm … this painting is very particular about propriety …
"I got it!"
Pei Qian realized that when Ruan Guangjian was creating these images, he was worried that too much artistic processing would cause these characters to deviate from their original image. Thus, he restrained himself.
That also reminded Pei Qian of Lu Zhiyao's acting skills.
Lu Zhiyao's biggest problem was probably using too much force.
Pei Qian had given Lu Zhiyao some pointers to make his acting more reserved. That had been well received.
That was a very serious mistake!
Ruan Guangjian's attainments in painting were obviously much higher than Lu Zhiyao's. He knew very well that going too far was as bad as not going far enough. Thus, he was very restrained when he was creating.
Then, this was a breakthrough point!
Wouldn't it be fine if Ruan Guangjian 'used too much force' in his painting?
Pei Qian cleared his throat. "You're drawing well, but I have a small suggestion."
Ruan Guangjian immediately placed great importance on it. "Oh? Boss Pei, tell me in detail. I'll change it immediately. "
Boss Pei was the chief designer of the game after all. Of course, he had the highest say on the art requirements of the game.
Pei Qian said seriously, "These images do not deviate too much from the real image of the motion-capture actor. You seem to be very restrained when you're creating, right?"
Ruan Guangjian nodded. "Yes, because too much artistic exaggeration would make these images lose their authenticity."
Pei Qian clapped his hands. "That's right! That's what I want! "
Ruan Guangjian, "Huh?"
"Ahem." Pei Qian realized that he was getting carried away and quickly restrained himself.
"What I want is to lose its authenticity.
"I want a more extreme and artistic way of expression. Words like 'authenticity' and 'implicit' have nothing to do with this game.
"All in all, the weirder the images, the better. Try to achieve the effect of using too much force!"
Ruan Guangjian frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Hu Xianbin from Tengda Games did not make any similar requests when he contacted him.
Hu Xianbin did not even make any detailed art requirements.
Of course, that was not to say that Hu Xianbin had a problem with his work attitude. This was the tradition of Tengda Games.
The previous person-in-charge of Tengda Games knew about Ghost General. They knew that Boss Pei had completely given Big Boss Ruan free rein. That was how Ghost General's classic concept art came about.
That was why Ruan Guangjian had absolute control over the art style of the games that followed, including Game Designer and Repent and be Saved.
Hu Xianbin's request for art for Struggle this time naturally continued this tradition and allowed Ruan Guangjian to decide on the specific art style himself.
However, Boss Pei had personally requested for this to be taken into consideration.
"Hmm …" Ruan Guangjian frowned and fell into deep thought.
Pei Qian could not help but be secretly delighted. Very good!
This seemed to be the expression a designer would have when he met a brainless client!
Pei Qian could understand this feeling very well. These characters had already been sketched out, and the general image had been formed. All that was left was the details. Yet, the client suddenly came over and said that they wanted to make major changes.
Which designer would not be angry?
However, this was exactly what Boss Pei wanted!
He was already prepared to fully display the unreasonable characteristics of the client when Ruan Guangjian argued for what was right. He would turn into a domineering CEO who was well-versed in logic and beat down all of Ruan Guangjian's reasonable suggestions.
Pei Qian seemed to see the dawn of revenge.
Ruan Guangjian thought about it for five minutes, still frowning. Obviously, he still had reservations about Pei Qian's words.
However, what Pei Qian found strange was that Ruan Guangjian did not raise any objections after holding back for five minutes. He did not even have the intention to negotiate with Pei Qian!
After a long time, Ruan Guangjian finally seemed to have made up his mind.
He took a deep breath and looked at Pei Qian.
Pei Qian was ready instantly.
It's here! You're finally going to fight me!
Come on, I've already prepared the most unreasonable quotes from the client!
"I don't want you to think that it's good, I want me to think that it's good. You think that it's not good, I think it's good. Change all of them. No matter what reason you have, change all of them!"
These words were already stuck in Pei Qian's throat. They were just waiting to turn into bullets for this top character in his notebook!
However, Ruan Guangjian gritted his teeth and said, "Alright! No problem! "
"Boss Pei, although I haven't thought of a good idea yet, don't worry. Since this is your request, I'll do my best to satisfy it!"
Pei Qian, "??"
He was floored.
What did he mean? That wasn't how the script was supposed to be, right?
Shouldn't you be fighting for what's right and fighting me?
Wouldn't all the lines I've prepared have been for nothing then?
Could it be that Ruan Guangjian, who was living under someone else's roof, did not dare to offend Pei Qian? That was why he was trying his best to fulfill the brainless client's request even if he disagreed with it?
That was too tragic!
Pei Qian felt as if he had turned into a villain. He could not help but feel a tinge of guilt.
He hurriedly said, "Er … don't force yourself!"
Ruan Guangjian nodded. "Don't worry, Boss Pei. I won't force myself. I understand what you mean!"
Pei Qian, "?"
Ruan Guangjian continued, "When creating art, you have to find a suitable balance between the client's request and your own desire to express yourself. Only by finding this balance can you create the most perfect piece of work.
"I believe that since you've raised this request, Boss Pei, you must have thought about it on a deeper level.
"Although I haven't thought of a good solution yet, after thinking about it just now, I also feel that this request can be fulfilled in other ways.
"It's not impossible to change your way of thinking. Who knows, you might even gain something unexpected!
"All in all, Boss Pei, don't worry. I'll definitely set quality as my first goal and set strict standards for myself. No matter what style I choose, I'll make sure you're satisfied!"
Pei Qian, "…"
He did not know why, but facing Ruan Guangjian made him feel as if he was fighting a Taiji Grandmaster.
No matter what move he used, it would not be effective at all. Instead, he was being used as leverage against Ruan Guangjian?
Pei Qian suddenly had a bad feeling. He really wanted to say 'use the first version' from the client.
However, on further thought, if he really said it, people might mistakenly think that he was suffering from intermittent mental illness …
Since he had already said it, there was no way he could change it.
Pei Qian could only nod very reluctantly. "Alright, I'll leave it to you, then. I hope the final product is as I expected …"
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