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Chapter 374 Poisonous Chicken Soup

The newly established animation department was naturally established not far from the company.

It can be said that without 20th Century Fox, there would be no Century City in Los Angeles, USA. This block is being built on one of the film studio's exterior locations.

Soon, the trio was in the animation department, having moved from California.

According to Su Chen's conclusion, although investing in "Star Wars" is a wise decision, it is also the most stupid decision.

Because as the film was filmed, Fox Pictures became less and less aware of what this young man was up to, and began to shrink back a bit.

So Lucas made a condition: In this way, I don't want my director's salary of 50 US dollars, I just want the film to go on, I don't want the salary, only the franchise rights of the movie and the control of the sequel.

Anyway, Fox Films, who thought the film would not be sold, happily agreed. Of course, everyone later learned that Fox Films had lost a lot of money in this business. Lucas exchanged 50 US dollars for the Star Wars series worth an unknown number of billions of dollars. commercial value.

As soon as I entered, I saw a group of people busy working, and I didn't know what they were busy with. Anyway, there were all kinds of equipment that Su Chen had never seen before.

There are also a group of people who are playing with mud.

Chris Wedge is talking to someone.

Seeing the arrival of Su Chen and Alan Shirley, he hurriedly said hello: "Boss, Alan, Shirley, hello, let me introduce you, this is Stan Winston, Stan, this is Our boss, Sue."

Stan Winston is an absolute master of film special effects, Su Chen stretched out his hand, "Hello, Mr. Winston."

"I heard that 20th Century Fox was acquired by a young Chinese, but I didn't expect it to be so young." Winston said with a smile: "You are really young and promising, buddy, you can call me Stan, and I will come to your company today Take a look, I hope I didn't cause you any trouble."

"No, welcome to visit our company." Su Chen said with a smile: "Because there are some things I hope you can point out, after all, you are the elder who is best at these things."

Stan laughed: "Man, you won my friendship with one sentence, let's see first."

Under the leadership of Wedge, he visited the entire studio.

"Stan, what do you think?" Su Chen asked.

Stan pondered for a while before speaking: "If it's animation, it's fine, but if it's special effects, it's still very difficult."

"Let's go to the office to talk." Su Chen said, "It happens that I also have some questions and I want to ask you for advice."

Stan naturally did not refuse.

When a few people entered the office, Wedge made coffee.

Stan asked bluntly: "Chinese boy, I wonder what you have planned for this studio?"

"Actually, I'm doing 3D animation." Su Chen said: "Aren't the guys busy with this right now? Although they haven't produced any results yet, I believe they will definitely be able to produce something good, as I promised before. , investing money in research and development every year.”

"Now in front of Allen and Shirley, let me reiterate that I will invest no less than US$500 million in research and development every year."

Wei Qi breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that Su Chen would cut it off because he couldn't see that the studio couldn't produce anything.

"Su, you are indeed a courageous young man." Stan said with a smile: "Dude, are you interested in starting a special effects company? I can join."

Before Su Chen could speak, he heard someone knock on the office door.

Wedge said, "Come in."

Then a man came into the office.

"Boss, let me introduce you. This is Ed Catmull, the technical director. Ed, this is our boss." Wedge introduced.

Su Chen had never seen him before, but now he has seen this powerful person.

He stretched out his hand: "Hello, buddy, I came here in a hurry last time, and I didn't see you. I didn't expect you to move here too."

Ed and Su Chen shook hands: "Hello, boss, I just heard that you are coming, so I take the liberty of interrupting you. What are your arrangements for the studio?"

"Man, you're just in time, and John Lasseter's guy? You call him and the other guys, and I'll give you a meeting outside, and I'm going to drop a blackboard."

Because Su Chen always came and went in a hurry, so he could only seize the opportunity and give these people lessons (chicken soup).

When Su Chen came out of the office, Ed returned, followed by John Lasseter and a group of people.

Looking at these people in front of him, Su Chen began to hold a meeting for these people for the first time (poisonous chicken soup).

"Guys, I'm Su, a young Chinese guy. First of all, I would like to thank you for joining the company and thank you for your hard work in the past period. Although I haven't made any achievements yet, I believe it will be better in the future. .”

Su Chen looked serious: "Here, I need to explain the operation process of the studio."

He wrote a few words directly on Wedge's blackboard.

"Parallel interactive group mechanism."

Then he said: "I don't like to complicate simple things, because there must be constant communication between each of your groups.

Therefore, the operation process of the work must be assigned in this way, and it must be strictly implemented: the technical development team-responsible for the development of computer graphics and image software, the innovative development team-responsible for conception, creation of stories, characters and other artistic elements; Film making process. "

"A certain scene designer can communicate directly with the head of the animation department without first reporting to the immediate superior, and if a technician develops a new visual effects program or software, he can directly communicate with the director."

"With architects, physicists and artists on our team, I look forward to leading everyone step by step towards their dreams at this forward-looking film company."

"I heard you guys already have an Andre and Willie movie in your hands right now? Come on guys!"

"I have extremely firm confidence in animated films. These confidences are based on those of you who love animated films. I think that in the future, our studio will achieve extraordinary success in your hands!"

"Clap clap clap!"

The people present immediately applauded.

After all, everyone is a person with dreams. To join the company, dreams and money are very important to them.

After filling the chicken soup, Su Chen continued: "Similarly, I assure you that no less than 500 million US dollars will be invested in research and development every year. As for how much the box office can get, let's not consider that first. I have to consider whether the guys are Work hungry."

"If you work on an empty stomach, then dreams are a ridiculous thing. I hope you guys will follow me and realize your dreams and ambitions. Of course, if you are willing to spend your time making money for me, the boss, then It's the best thing."

In a word, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

"Because investing in the creative industry requires courage, dreams, and practical things, and it happens that we have all of these. We have the best team and first-class management and technical talents."

"Guys, in the future, we not only want to realize our dreams, but also have bread!"

"Clap clap clap..."

"The future is up to you to create, and as your boss, I am your solid backing!" Su Chen said: "Guys, create our miracle."

Hearing a few words, everyone was excited. At first, they thought it was just a person who didn't understand and pretended to understand, but they didn't expect that the boss, who was younger than them, would be so courageous!
Wedge clapped his hands: "Okay, guys, go get busy first."

The crowd dispersed one after another.

"Boss, I have to say something, you are so good!" Ed said seriously: "I hope that joining DreamWorks is a wise decision!"

"Dude, I can assure you that this is a wise decision." Su Chen said, "In a word, give money for money! But I hope the guys can still create miracles."

"Boss, I assure you, you won't regret your investment." John said, "Then I'll get busy with the guys first."

After sending these people away, Su Chen and Wei Qi returned to the office.

As soon as he entered, Stan suddenly applauded him: "Man, your Chinese eloquence is really great!"

Are you kidding me?
My buddy is a master at pouring chicken soup.

Su Chen said solemnly: "Stan, these are all thoughts from the bottom of my heart, come on, let's talk about the special effects company."

"Before I came, I heard that Lucas sold his special effects company." Stein said, "I don't know if you have heard of this, and it is said that it cost three hundred million dollars to hold ILM All shares and intellectual property rights."

(End of this chapter)