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Fantastic Location

Megapolis Films

Sound Design Studio

Film Set

TV Broadcasting Tower

Alien Casting

Promotional Mastery

Otherwordly Decorations

Impressive Scenes

Megapolis Films Presents!

Lights, Camera, Action!

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Lights, Camera, Action!
Details
Date	Thu October 12, 2017
Date	Thu October 12, 2017
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Repeat Date	Fri August 18, 2023
Repeat Date	Fri August 18, 2023
Constructions
Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
Sound Design Studio
Sound Design Studio
Film Set
Film Set
TV Broadcasting Tower
TV Broadcasting Tower
Prop Workshop
Prop Workshop
Video Editing Center
Video Editing Center
Rewards
Building Coupon for 10 materials (x1) (Stage 5)
Holographic Cinema (Stage 10)

"Build a Film Studio in the Megapolis and film a sci-fi movie!"

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(October 19, 2017 09:00:00 +0200 remaining)

Lights, Camera, Action! is a Timed Quest in which the player has 192 hours to build and upgrade a total of 6 new fixed structures with assets leading to exclusive rewards. It was released as part of an update on Thu October 12, 2017.

	"The red lake in the Megapolis desert looks like a great stage for a sci-fi film. If you built a Film Studio by its side, you can create a true masterpiece!"
	"The residents are asking the mayor to: build a Film Studio"
	"Build a Film Studio in the Megapolis desert and film a sci-fi movie about aliens. There's no doubt it will be a huge success with cinema-goers!"

Requirements

• Level 30

Tips
This timed quest requires 500  (for assets, if purchased) and 1,195,200  (for contracts, diagrams, buildings and foundation purchases) in total.

Stage 1 - Fantastic Location

"The famous red lake in the Megapolis desert looks out of this world! Why don't we film a movie there? There's no doubt that it will turn out fantastic!" "Start building a Film Studio in Megapolis!"

Lay the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Foundation Costs: 45,000  or 5  Gives: 200  and 10,000  cap increase

Rewards:

"Great start! Keep going with the help of the building materials that you get as gifts!"

• 300 
• 700 
• 0505 x Info Board

"The famous red lake in the Megapolis desert looks out of this world! Why don't we film a movie there? There's no doubt that it will turn out fantastic!" "Start building a Film Studio in Megapolis!"

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Lay the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Foundation Costs: 45,000  or 5  Gives: 200  and 10,000  cap increase

Rewards:

"Great start! Keep going with the help of the building materials that you get as gifts!"

• 300 
• 700 
• 0505 x Info Board

Stage 2 - Megapolis Films

"You won't get anywhere without a Headquaters when making movies! That is the place where they write film scripts, hold auditions and do other important things." "Construct the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters. It will be a place for the most important cinematic solutions to be created."

Build the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Costs: 0505 x Automated Barrier Gate 0505 x Info Board (from Stage 1 above) Gives: 380  and 25,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Screenplay Development contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters

Rewards:

"Excellent! The headquarters is complete which means that we can soon start working on the film."

• 330 
• 1,000 

"You won't get anywhere without a Headquaters when making movies! That is the place where they write film scripts, hold auditions and do other important things." "Construct the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters. It will be a place for the most important cinematic solutions to be created."

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Build the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Costs: 0505 x Automated Barrier Gate 0505 x Info Board (from Stage 1 above) Gives: 380  and 25,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Screenplay Development contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters

Rewards:

"Excellent! The headquarters is complete which means that we can soon start working on the film."

• 330 
• 1,000 

Stage 3 - Sound Design Studio

"The red lake looks absolutely amazing! If you decorate it and create a mysterious atmosphere through the use of music to create a film location far beyond anything on Earth." "Music is one of the most powerful instruments for the creation of a great atmosphere in a film. You truly must build a Sound Design Studio of your own!"

	Start building the Sound Design Studio Costs: 50,000  or 3  Gives: 910  and 11,500  cap increase upon completion, then 960  and 30  every 9 hours and access to Soundtrack Recording contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
	Lay the Film Stage Foundation Costs: 68,300  or 3  Gives: 200  and 5,200  cap increase

Rewards:

"Brilliant! Your citizens are simply in the love with the building you have constructed in your Megapolis!"

• 360 
• 1,400 

"The red lake looks absolutely amazing! If you decorate it and create a mysterious atmosphere through the use of music to create a film location far beyond anything on Earth." "Music is one of the most powerful instruments for the creation of a great atmosphere in a film. You truly must build a Sound Design Studio of your own!"

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		Start building the Sound Design Studio Costs: 50,000  or 3  Gives: 910  and 11,500  cap increase upon completion, then 960  and 30  every 9 hours and access to Soundtrack Recording contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Lay the Film Stage Foundation Costs: 68,300  or 3  Gives: 200  and 5,200  cap increase

Rewards:

"Brilliant! Your citizens are simply in the love with the building you have constructed in your Megapolis!"

• 360 
• 1,400 

Stage 4 - Film Set

"Horror films, sci-fi or comedies, what is your favorite film genre? Discover it in the screenplay of your future film!" "Build the Film Set and start working on a screenplay. A great screenplay is the foundation for future cinematic works, make sure to work hard on it!"

	Build a Film Set Costs: 0505 x Video Camera 0505 x Equipment Bracket Gives: 500  and 15,200  cap increase upon completion and access to Starring Role Auditions contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
	Lay the TV Broadcasting Tower Foundation Costs: 62,400  or 3  Gives: 300  and 5,200  cap increase
	Accept the Screenplay Development contract Requires: Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Costs: 350  and 30 minutes Gives: 1,500  and 15  upon completion

Rewards:

"Mysterious messages, flying saucers and otherworldly civilizations are but a small part of what will be in your film!"

• 400 
• 1,900 

"Horror films, sci-fi or comedies, what is your favorite film genre? Discover it in the screenplay of your future film!" "Build the Film Set and start working on a screenplay. A great screenplay is the foundation for future cinematic works, make sure to work hard on it!"

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		Build a Film Set Costs: 0505 x Video Camera 0505 x Equipment Bracket Gives: 500  and 15,200  cap increase upon completion and access to Starring Role Auditions contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Lay the TV Broadcasting Tower Foundation Costs: 62,400  or 3  Gives: 300  and 5,200  cap increase
		Accept the Screenplay Development contract Requires: Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters Costs: 350  and 30 minutes Gives: 1,500  and 15  upon completion

Rewards:

"Mysterious messages, flying saucers and otherworldly civilizations are but a small part of what will be in your film!"

• 400 
• 1,900 

Stage 5 - TV Broadcasting Tower

"Build the TV Broadcasting Tower and you can broadcast backstage footage from your film and attract even more attention!" "Record a hit soundtrack for your film and build a TV Broadcasting Tower. The filming is about to start!"

	Build the TV Broadcasting Tower Costs: 0707 x Glass 0505 x Radio Equipment 0808 x Broadcast Relay Station Gives: 500  and 12,200  cap increase upon completion and access to Teaser Trailer TV Broadcast contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
	Lay the Prop Workshop Foundation Costs: 58,500  or 3  Gives: 300  and 5,000  cap increase
	Complete the Soundtrack Recording contract Requires: Sound Design Studio Costs: 700  and 1 hour Gives: 3,000  and 30  upon completion

Rewards:

"You have completed your task and get a worthy reward – a Building Certificate for 10 materials. Use it wisely!"

• 450 
• 2,500 
• 01 x Building Coupon for 10 materials

"Build the TV Broadcasting Tower and you can broadcast backstage footage from your film and attract even more attention!" "Record a hit soundtrack for your film and build a TV Broadcasting Tower. The filming is about to start!"

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		Build the TV Broadcasting Tower Costs: 0707 x Glass 0505 x Radio Equipment 0808 x Broadcast Relay Station Gives: 500  and 12,200  cap increase upon completion and access to Teaser Trailer TV Broadcast contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Lay the Prop Workshop Foundation Costs: 58,500  or 3  Gives: 300  and 5,000  cap increase
		Complete the Soundtrack Recording contract Requires: Sound Design Studio Costs: 700  and 1 hour Gives: 3,000  and 30  upon completion

Rewards:

"You have completed your task and get a worthy reward – a Building Certificate for 10 materials. Use it wisely!"

• 450 
• 2,500 
• 01 x Building Coupon for 10 materials

Stage 6 - Alien Casting

"It is now time to select leading actors! Hold a large audition where all can try on a new role, as well as a set of tentacles." "Continue constructing the Prop Workshop and hold auditions. Make sure to invite a couple of global superstars!"

	Build the Prop Workshop Frame Costs: 0808 x Cables 0505 x Insulation Foam 1212 x Paint 0505 x Painting Equipment 1010 x Tools Gives: 500  and 15,000  cap increase upon completion
	Accept the Starring Role Auditions contract Requires: Film Set Costs: 2,450  and 3 hours Gives: 10,600  and 110  upon completion

Rewards:

"The auditions are in full swing and you're getting a valuable prize as a reward – building materials."

• 500 
• 3,200 
• 1010 x Laser Level

"It is now time to select leading actors! Hold a large audition where all can try on a new role, as well as a set of tentacles." "Continue constructing the Prop Workshop and hold auditions. Make sure to invite a couple of global superstars!"

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		Build the Prop Workshop Frame Costs: 0808 x Cables 0505 x Insulation Foam 1212 x Paint 0505 x Painting Equipment 1010 x Tools Gives: 500  and 15,000  cap increase upon completion
		Accept the Starring Role Auditions contract Requires: Film Set Costs: 2,450  and 3 hours Gives: 10,600  and 110  upon completion

Rewards:

"The auditions are in full swing and you're getting a valuable prize as a reward – building materials."

• 500 
• 3,200 
• 1010 x Laser Level

Stage 7 - Promotional Mastery

"The financial success of a film depends on good advertising. Release a teaser trailer for your film. The more often the teaser trailer is broadcast, the greater the profit!" "Complete building the Prop Workshop and broadcast the teaser trailer for the first time. Show the audience the most interesting and intriguing parts, but never all of it!"

Build a Prop Workshop Costs: 0808 x Construction Adhesive 1010 x Drywall 1010 x Laser Level (from Stage 6 above) 1111 x Paint 0808 x Painting Equipment 1111 x Sling Hooks 0909 x Tools 0808 x Plastic Panels Gives: 1,500  and 30,000  cap increase upon completion, then 3,100  and 110  every 12 hours and access to Crafting Otherworldly Set Decorations contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters

Complete the Teaser Trailer TV Broadcast contract Requires: TV Broadcasting Tower Costs: 5,200  and 5 hours Gives: 22,500  and 220  upon completion

Rewards:

"The teaser trailer for your film has been an absolute sensation! The premiere looks to be truly impressive!"

• 580 
• 4,100 

"The financial success of a film depends on good advertising. Release a teaser trailer for your film. The more often the teaser trailer is broadcast, the greater the profit!" "Complete building the Prop Workshop and broadcast the teaser trailer for the first time. Show the audience the most interesting and intriguing parts, but never all of it!"

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		Build a Prop Workshop Costs: 0808 x Construction Adhesive 1010 x Drywall 1010 x Laser Level (from Stage 6 above) 1111 x Paint 0808 x Painting Equipment 1111 x Sling Hooks 0909 x Tools 0808 x Plastic Panels Gives: 1,500  and 30,000  cap increase upon completion, then 3,100  and 110  every 12 hours and access to Crafting Otherworldly Set Decorations contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Complete the Teaser Trailer TV Broadcast contract Requires: TV Broadcasting Tower Costs: 5,200  and 5 hours Gives: 22,500  and 220  upon completion

Rewards:

"The teaser trailer for your film has been an absolute sensation! The premiere looks to be truly impressive!"

• 580 
• 4,100 

Stage 8 - Otherwordly Decorations

"They say that monsters do not exist and they are all made up. However, they exist. And they are in your film! Take care of them looking as realistic and scary as possible!" "Create unbelievable otherworldly decorations. But you must improve the Film Set beforehand!"

	Upgrade the Film Set to a Shooting Stage Costs: 0707 x Video Camera 0808 x Decorative Stones 1212 x Lighting Equipment 0505 x Mirrors 0707 x Multifunctional Monitor 1414 x Paint 1212 x Scaffolding 0606 x Signal Flag 0909 x Sling Hooks Gives: 1,000  and 25,200  cap increase upon completion
	Start construction of the Video Editing Center Costs: 850,000  or 3  Gives: 850  and 10,900  cap increase upon completion, then 1,300  and 45  every 13 hours and access to Visual Effect Development contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
	Accept the Crafting Otherworldly Set Decorations contract Requires: Prop Workshop Costs: 12,200  and 7 hours Gives: 53,200  and 520  upon completion

Rewards:

"This is grand! You get valuable building materials as a reward. Tell your friends of your achievements!"

• 660 
• 5,100 
• 1010 x Express Elevator

"They say that monsters do not exist and they are all made up. However, they exist. And they are in your film! Take care of them looking as realistic and scary as possible!" "Create unbelievable otherworldly decorations. But you must improve the Film Set beforehand!"

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		Upgrade the Film Set to a Shooting Stage Costs: 0707 x Video Camera 0808 x Decorative Stones 1212 x Lighting Equipment 0505 x Mirrors 0707 x Multifunctional Monitor 1414 x Paint 1212 x Scaffolding 0606 x Signal Flag 0909 x Sling Hooks Gives: 1,000  and 25,200  cap increase upon completion
		Start construction of the Video Editing Center Costs: 850,000  or 3  Gives: 850  and 10,900  cap increase upon completion, then 1,300  and 45  every 13 hours and access to Visual Effect Development contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Accept the Crafting Otherworldly Set Decorations contract Requires: Prop Workshop Costs: 12,200  and 7 hours Gives: 53,200  and 520  upon completion

Rewards:

"This is grand! You get valuable building materials as a reward. Tell your friends of your achievements!"

• 660 
• 5,100 
• 1010 x Express Elevator

Stage 9 - Impressive Scenes

"A stunning explosion makes everything better! The movie shoot is about to reach its logical conclusion, improve the scene with wonderful visual effects." "Upgrade the TV Broadcasting Tower and invite your friends to take part in creating visual effects for a film. They are sure to love it!"

Upgrade TV Broadcasting Tower to a TV Broadcasting Company Costs: 0909 x Video Camera 0707 x Communication Wires 0909 x Composite Grid 1010 x Concrete Blocks 1010 x Express Elevator (from Stage 8 above) 0606 x Flat Wagon 0606 x Glass 0808 x Paint 0505 x Radio Equipment 0909 x Rebar 0808 x Satellite Communication System 0606 x Sound Insulation 0707 x Spray Gun 0505 x Surveillance Systems Gives: 1,500  and 30,200  cap increase upon completion, then 2,100  and 67  every 7 hours

Accept the Visual Effect Development contract Requires: Video Editing Center Costs: 15,500  and 9 hours Gives: 67,300  and 640  upon completion

Rewards:

"Your efforts haven't been in vain! You get building materials as a reward. Check your Storehouse!"

• 770 
• 6,400 
• 0505 x Sand

"A stunning explosion makes everything better! The movie shoot is about to reach its logical conclusion, improve the scene with wonderful visual effects." "Upgrade the TV Broadcasting Tower and invite your friends to take part in creating visual effects for a film. They are sure to love it!"

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		Upgrade TV Broadcasting Tower to a TV Broadcasting Company Costs: 0909 x Video Camera 0707 x Communication Wires 0909 x Composite Grid 1010 x Concrete Blocks 1010 x Express Elevator (from Stage 8 above) 0606 x Flat Wagon 0606 x Glass 0808 x Paint 0505 x Radio Equipment 0909 x Rebar 0808 x Satellite Communication System 0606 x Sound Insulation 0707 x Spray Gun 0505 x Surveillance Systems Gives: 1,500  and 30,200  cap increase upon completion, then 2,100  and 67  every 7 hours
		Accept the Visual Effect Development contract Requires: Video Editing Center Costs: 15,500  and 9 hours Gives: 67,300  and 640  upon completion

Rewards:

"Your efforts haven't been in vain! You get building materials as a reward. Check your Storehouse!"

• 770 
• 6,400 
• 0505 x Sand

Stage 10 - Megapolis Films Presents!

"Film the final stunt scene. You will need the help of stuntmen and pyrotechnicians. It will be hot!" "Build a Film Studio Complex and film a final scene with your stuntmen. The film will then be ready for the big screen!"

Upgrade the Shooting Stage to the Film Studio Complex Costs: 0707 x Cables 0909 x Video Camera 0909 x Communication Wires 1313 x Decorative Stones 1212 x Lighting Equipment 0909 x Multifunctional Monitor 1111 x Paint 1010 x Sand (5 from Stage 9 above) 0909 x Scaffolding 0505 x Sound Insulation 0808 x Spray Gun 0808 x Steel Sheets Gives: 1,000  and 35,200  cap increase upon completion, then 4,200  and 150  every 15 hours and access to Stunt Stage Filming contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters

Accept the Stunt Stage Filming contract Requires: Film Studio Complex Costs: 24,600  and 11 hours Gives: 107,000  and 1,000  upon completion

Rewards:

"You built a grand film studio and get the Holographic Cinema. Build it to show your sci-fi movie!"

• 900 
• 8,000 
• Holographic Cinema

"Film the final stunt scene. You will need the help of stuntmen and pyrotechnicians. It will be hot!" "Build a Film Studio Complex and film a final scene with your stuntmen. The film will then be ready for the big screen!"

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		Upgrade the Shooting Stage to the Film Studio Complex Costs: 0707 x Cables 0909 x Video Camera 0909 x Communication Wires 1313 x Decorative Stones 1212 x Lighting Equipment 0909 x Multifunctional Monitor 1111 x Paint 1010 x Sand (5 from Stage 9 above) 0909 x Scaffolding 0505 x Sound Insulation 0808 x Spray Gun 0808 x Steel Sheets Gives: 1,000  and 35,200  cap increase upon completion, then 4,200  and 150  every 15 hours and access to Stunt Stage Filming contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
		Accept the Stunt Stage Filming contract Requires: Film Studio Complex Costs: 24,600  and 11 hours Gives: 107,000  and 1,000  upon completion

Rewards:

"You built a grand film studio and get the Holographic Cinema. Build it to show your sci-fi movie!"

• 900 
• 8,000 
• Holographic Cinema

Rewards

For completing Stage 10

• Holographic Cinema

Holographic Cinema

Requires:

• 5x2 Plot
• 90 and 57 

Gives:

• 4,700 
  
• 61,100  cap increase
  
• 7,000  and 200  every 15 hours
  Coin per Minute: 7.78 
  XP per Minute: 0.22 
  
• Access to Watching a Holographic Film contract at the Megapolis Films Studio Headquarters
  
• Can be sold for 843,400 
  

Achievement after building the Holographic Cinema

	"You built a grand movie studio in Megapolis and get a new achievement – Genius Director. Want to share the news with friends?" 30,000  1,000  3
"You built a grand movie studio in Megapolis and get a new achievement – Genius Director. Want to share the news with friends?" 30,000  1,000  3

Trivia

• Social Quantum's internal name for this quest is "Мотор! Снято!" which translates to "Action! Cut!".
• Social Quantum's ID for this quest is 10076750.