Chapter 39

Ye Ming took out a document and said, "If it's just this kind of problem, I think I have a solution. This thing should be able to solve the current difficulties the production team is facing."

Sun Shubpei took the document and saw that it was a patent certificate for a "Pillar-type Track Vehicle."

The track vehicle was something that people in the film industry were very familiar with.

However, the "Pillar-type Track Vehicle" was something Sun Shubpei had never heard of before.

From the bottom of his heart, Sun Shubpei could feel that perhaps this patent certificate could help him solve the problem.

His eyes sparkled with surprise, and he asked curiously, "What are the advantages of this Pillar-type Track Vehicle that make you so confident?"

Ye Ming said confidently, "The biggest feature of the Pillar-type Track Vehicle is that there is no camera shake during high-speed operation or when it suddenly stops. Therefore, if we use the Pillar-type Track Vehicle for filming, I think the Sony lens will not be able to achieve the director's desired effect."

[Patent Holder: Ye Ming]

Sun Shubpei's eyelids twitched slightly as he asked, "Is this your invention?"

Ye Ming nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, I just got the patent approval a few days ago, but I have already done some tests, and there are no issues."

He Qiong immediately realized this was a turning point and asked, "If the director's tests show no problems, will the production team use your Pillar-type Track Vehicle?"

Ye Ming called Li Dachuan to bring the Pillar-type Track Vehicle over.

Zhao Wei, dressed in a traditional Qing Dynasty costume, sat under a sun umbrella and asked curiously, "Ye Ming, when did you invent the Pillar-type Track Vehicle? I didn't hear anything about it. You're really something."

Fan Binbin interjected, "I know, I know. A while back, I went to the patent office with Brother Ming. I thought he was getting something else, but it turned out to be the patent for the Pillar-type Track Vehicle. Brother Ming is indeed cunning, hiding it so well."

Zhao Wei, a professional actor with a keen eye, could immediately see the benefits of the Pillar-type Track Vehicle. This was a technological revolution for filming movies and TV shows, similar to the impact of the introduction of track vehicles and cranes on filming techniques, a change destined to be recorded in the history of cinema.

Director Sun Shubpei immediately conducted a test. After a series of tests, there was no shake, not even a slight vibration.

This was simply amazing.

Sun Shubpei, who had been filming movies and TV shows for many years, knew exactly what this meant.

The only way to reduce or avoid micro-vibration was to use expensive lenses to control it within an acceptable range.

Such lenses generally cost no less than 200,000 to 1,000,000 yuan.

During the filming of Titanic, it was said that a single camera on the main camera alone was worth over a million, one of the most advanced cameras in the world.

Now, Sun Shubpei had finally found a second method: the Pillar-type Track Vehicle.

Ye Ming said proudly, "The Pillar-type Track Vehicle will transfer the vibrations or micro-vibrations generated by the track vehicle to the pillar through a transmission device, so the camera will not experience micro-vibration, achieving a perfect image quality."

Seeing the problem solved, both the director and the actors felt very happy. At least, this would reduce many unnecessary troubles in the future, and the shooting progress would be greatly accelerated.

At this moment, Ye Ming noticed that everyone was only celebrating the solution, but no one was thinking about the money. Even He Qiong, who was standing aside, did not realize this.

She was only shocked by the invention, which didn't look particularly special or high-tech, but she understood that it would cause a significant impact on the film and TV industry.

At this point, Ye Ming looked at the producer and the director and said, "This Pillar-type Track Vehicle is my patent. Do you know what that means?"

What does a patent mean?

As a producer, He Qiong's mind was always more flexible than the director's, as she dealt with money all the time.

Therefore, she immediately said, "Your Pillar-type Track Vehicle is indeed an outstanding invention. How much will you charge to allow the production team to use it?"

Suddenly, the entire production team fell silent, realizing that this was a good thing, but the patent holder was still here.

If they wanted to use it, they couldn't use it for free.

After a moment, Ye Ming said, "20,000 yuan. If the production team uses it, pay me 20,000 yuan as a usage fee. This is a friendly price, the first time I'm licensing the usage rights, so it's a bit lower."

20,000 yuan, and it was a friendly price, which stunned everyone. Even the highest-paid actor, Su Youpeng, only earned 5,000 yuan per episode, so 20,000 yuan was almost the equivalent of four episodes' pay for Su Youpeng.

Chen Zhipeng earned even less, only 4,000 yuan per episode, which made both of them feel a strong sense of jealousy.

They looked at Ye Ming with fiery eyes.

Zhao Wei was shocked, like a volcano colliding with the earth. Ye Ming had quietly made such a significant move, which was truly breathtaking.

Lin Xinru looked at Su Youpeng and Chen Zhipeng, her face serious, and no one could guess what Ziwēi was thinking.

At this moment, Fan Binbin looked at Ye Ming with admiration. 20,000 yuan, that could buy so many days of cold noodles.

Director Sun Shubpei was a bit unhappy. This newcomer was too disrespectful. The production team using his track vehicle was a sign of respect.

At this point, Sun Shubpei said bluntly, "20,000 yuan, you really dare to ask for it."

He thought that a newcomer being so arrogant was disrespectful to his seniors.

However, Ye Ming said bluntly, "Using 20,000 yuan to solve a problem that would cost the director 300,000 yuan is worth it. Of course, the director can choose not to use it; I'm not forcing you."

This blunt response thoroughly angered Sun Shubpei. A newcomer daring to speak to him like this was simply unbelievable.

Do you still want to work in the production team?

The atmosphere on the set was tense, with a sense of impending conflict.

However, He Qiong slammed the table and said, "Enough, I'll give you 200,000 yuan, not through the production team's account, but our Zhongjie Company will have co-ownership of the patent."

This was like a thunderclap.

200,000 yuan, what did that mean? It meant that Ye Ming could buy a decent three-bedroom apartment in a good location in Beijing, or even a nice two-bedroom apartment within the Third Ring Road.

Zhao Wei tightly gripped her hand. 200,000 yuan, if she had that much, could she complete her directorial dream before graduation?

However, Ye Ming said decisively, "No, I won't transfer the patent. 20,000 yuan is the usage fee for the production team, and this cannot be changed."

He Qiong felt a sense of disappointment. If she could get the patent, it would be like having a golden goose. However, it was clear that although Ye Ming was young, he had the mindset of an experienced person in the industry.

No one would easily let go of a golden goose.

A missed opportunity.

However, He Qiong was not willing to give up. She stepped closer and said, "Since you won't transfer the patent, I'll offer 100,000 yuan, and Zhongjie Company will have the usage rights to the Pillar-type Track Vehicle."

Paying Ye Ming 20,000 yuan for each production would be too much, so He Qiong's calculations were clear.

Ye Ming thought for a moment and finally said, "Okay, no problem, but I have a condition: Zhongjie Company must help me apply for patents in Taiwan and Hong Kong as quickly as possible."

He Qiong, a strong businesswoman, nodded immediately. "We have business in Hong Kong, so I'll have our lawyer contact you to help you with the process."

The contract was signed, and the money was paid, all done smoothly. He Qiong was afraid Ye Ming would change his mind.

If they could co-own the patent, that would be the perfect outcome, but Ye Ming was not to be fooled, even for 200,000 yuan.

After all this, He Qiong said, "Director Sun, is there any other problem?"

Sun Shubpei hesitated and said, "The second problem is the extras. As Guo Li mentioned, we need experienced extras for the large scenes, and we can't find them."

He Qiong was stunned and looked at Sun Shubpei in disbelief. "Say that again. What problem? Can't find extras? Do you think this is my first time shooting in mainland China? There are so many extras at the film studio gates, and you can't find them? I don't care; we must shoot this scene today. Auntie is already very dissatisfied with our progress, and the weather is getting cooler. If we don't hurry, some shots will be even harder to film later."

Then, He Qiong left without a care, leaving the director to solve the problem.

Not finding extras was the director's incompetence, and the producer didn't care about these issues.

Just having been slighted by Ye Ming, He Qiong was already in a bad mood, and Sun Shubpei's carelessness only added to her frustration.