Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 359 Let’s Build a Supercomputer
In the cafeteria of Shangmei Factory, many people gathered together with their lunch boxes and chatted.

"Why did the factory manager refuse to schedule the film?"

"Yeah, now the box office performance is so bad, it can't even make back the money."

"I'm thinking of using the prize money to buy a color TV."

"Last time, the Beijing Film Studio approached us to collaborate on the production of Frozen but we refused. Now they are refusing to cooperate again. I really don't understand."

"The box office of Frozen is almost 100 million US dollars now. If I hadn't refused it, how much bonus would I have received?"

“I heard that everyone in the Frozen crew received a bonus of this amount.”

"Three thousand or thirty thousand?"

"Of course it's 30,000! All those freshly graduated college students have it!"

After these words were spoken, the crowd was silent for a while, and then they couldn't help but burst into more complaints.

In the past two years, many people in the factory were poached by some private companies in Guangzhou with high salaries.

These people stayed because they had feelings for the factory, and their treatment was indeed improved later.

But now compared with the Beijing Film Studio, it is completely inadequate.

It’s embarrassing to work for a private company, but Beijing Film Studio is a sister company to them, so why shouldn’t the studio cooperate with them?
Is it OK to outsource to foreign animation companies? Is it not OK to cooperate with other companies?

How can there be such a truth in the world!

"I think the factory manager doesn't take the development of the factory seriously."

"You didn't take us seriously."

"Oh, forget it. I can't just switch to a private company. It might go bankrupt one day."

"If you don't want to go to private ones, then go to the Beijing Film Studio. They will definitely produce a lot of animations."

"No, let's eat. No more chatting!"

Everyone laughed and went to get their meals.

At this time, Director Jin was still happily eating braised Yellow River carp in the small cafeteria.

He had no idea about the discussions outside, and no one would come and talk to him about it.

Most of the people in the factory are resentful.

Only thinking about competition and not cooperation!

What's the point of learning from foreign companies when cooperating with them?

The current situation of Bao Lian Lantern has proved that studying abroad is useless!

Either go back to the original route, or cooperate with China Film and use their channels to continue trying new routes.

What's going on with this awkward situation now?

You are the factory director, you have multiple duties and you have a high salary. What should we ordinary workers do?
Seeing your old colleagues buying a car in one year and a house in two years, you don’t even have money to buy a new TV?
Is Beijing Film Studio still recruiting? I’ll go ask Song Heng later!
China Film Group is developing stably now.

There is no need to worry about bankruptcy, and you can get high salaries, which are higher than those in private companies!

At this time, Chen Shiping is happily planning to make a few movies next year.

One 3D movie and two 2D movies.

We will strive to have three animated films next year!
Twelve classic IPs will be created within four years, and the first cultural and tourism project should be completed four years later.

This thing is very slow. Unlike the empty houses in a film and television city, the construction of a theme park is difficult.

The domestic infrastructure has been considered impressive over the past four years.

If you have no experience in something, you must slowly explore it.

Especially for amusement projects, they must be creative, safe, and everything must meet the best standards.

The first theme park must make a splash and serve as a flagship model.

Another reason for taking it slow is to wait for the economy to develop.

Otherwise, if a theme park is built now, people will not have money to go in and consume, and the daily maintenance and operation will result in losses.

Four years later, when everyone has money, the situation will be different.

While Chen Shiping was happily thinking about good things, the phone of Song Xun, who was working on a new animation plan at the Beijing Film Studio, was bombarded with calls.

What's going on?

So many people are looking for me today? Confused, Song Heng took out his phone again and saw that it was still someone from Shangmei Factory.

He studied at the Shangmei Factory for nearly a year and became familiar with many people there.

Song Heng picked up the phone helplessly and said directly: "Old Li, Beijing Film Studio is recruiting people. The salary and benefits are negotiable. It mainly depends on the position and ability. It is definitely much more than what you get at Shanghai Film Studio. That's all. I have something else to say, so I'll hang up first."

After finishing a set of skilled words, Song Heng wiped the sweat from his forehead and felt that this was not easy for him.

I'm almost working in human resources.

This matter can't go on like this. Let Han Lao San poach people directly instead of targeting him.

He also has to work on the planning for Princess Panda and Kung Fu Panda!
The former is 2D animation and the latter is 3D.

If the former moves fast, it could be released next year, but the latter will probably have to wait until the year after.

If the talents from the Shanghai American factory can be brought over, the efficiency can be greatly improved, and maybe we can produce two 2D animations next year.

I don’t know how many people can come from the Shangmei factory.

Song Heng counted the people who had called him just now. There were seven or eight people in total, and there were probably even more who wanted to call but hadn't yet.

Maybe we can get twenty or thirty people together, and if we add painters to them, we can form another team.

If there are more than 20 or 30 people coming, then we will have really found a treasure!

Song Heng muttered to himself as he walked towards Han Laosan's office, which was also his previous office.

When Han Laosan saw Song Heng coming, he immediately stood up to welcome him in.

"Old Factory Director, why are you here?"

Song Heng put his hands behind his back, looked around the office and said with a smile, "It's not much different from before, except that there are fewer books and the chairs are more upscale."

Han Laosan: “.” Are you here to slander others?

Song Heng laughed and said, "These are all left by Shi Ping. He just knows how to enjoy himself."

Han Laosan laughed twice, he just changed the chair!

Song Xun sat on the sofa and looked at Han Lao San and said, "I came here to tell you something. Shi Ping is trying to poach people from the American factory, and several friends over there have called me."

Han Lao San nodded and said, "That's true, but Mr. Chen said he would not put it in the Beijing Film Studio, but in the Children's Studio."

Song Heng sighed, and after thinking about it for a while, he understood.

He stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll go to the Children's Factory."

"Old Factory Director, have a cup of tea before you leave."

"Come and drink next time. Let's get this done first, or I won't even dare to open the phone."

Song Heng waved his hand and left quickly.

Han Laosan couldn't help shaking his head while standing in the office.

I had originally thought that the factory could have an additional animation production center.

Now it’s good, it’s taken directly to the children’s factory.

Isn't this just making things easier for others?

Han Laosan was also helpless, but since he was now one of the group's directors after all, he had to think about the problem from the group's perspective.

It is legitimate to put the animation production in the Children's Factory, and a live-action version can be filmed in the future, which can be regarded as propping up the half-dead Children's Factory.

Revitalizing the market and the entire group is the top priority. We cannot fight for petty personal gains.

Han Laosan felt that he was now much more aware.

Song Heng took a walk around the Children's Factory and saw that everyone inside was calling him "Old Director, Old Director".

When he arrived at the children's factory, he found out that people had already started secretly contacting people from the American factory.

"Oh, it was a wasted trip. I should have called and asked first." Song Xun said helplessly while taking a big gulp of tea.

"Why don't you come back and have a look? It's not a wasted trip." "What's so good about coming back? There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I'm busy now." Song Xian said, took another sip of tea, and ran away in a hurry.

I have to run away, the movie matters are urgent.

Not to mention 2D animation, even Kung Fu Panda would take at least two years to make.

One year for modeling and one year for rendering
One year is considered a lower requirement. If the computer is not powerful enough, it may take more than a year or even three years.

Song Heng didn't quite understand these things, he just knew that the sooner it was done, the better.

The character design and scene design of Kung Fu Panda have been almost completed. After showing it to Chen Shiping, we can start designing the movements and then go directly to motion capture.

Song Heng hurried back to the Beijing Film Studio and started designing again.

At this time, in an office at the Shanghai Animation Studio, an animator in his forties wearing glasses took out his pager from time to time to check it.

Why hasn’t it rung yet?

China Film Group is moving too slowly.

I have already written my resignation letter, why am I wasting time?
As I waited minute by minute, a pager sounded suddenly in the quiet office.

Everyone in the office turned to look at him at the same time.

He adjusted his glasses, coughed awkwardly and said, "My family needs me for something. I'll go call them back."

After saying that, he ran out with the pager.

People in the office started chatting immediately.

"I think it's from the capital."

"Of course you do. When have you ever seen Lao Li use a public telephone booth to make a phone call?"

"Haha, that's right. Mr. Li is so stingy, he must use the office phone."

"It seems that Lao Li is really leaving. What do you think?"

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The office fell silent again. Everyone lowered their heads to read, but many of them silently took out their pagers.

At this time, in the director's office of Shangmei Factory, Comrade Lao Chang, the director of The Lotus Lantern, was submitting his application.

"Teacher Chang, what are you doing?" Director Jin looked at him in confusion.

Director Chang said directly: "I'm tired, take a rest."

Lao Jin continued to persuade him, "The factory needs you."

"Then give me 20 million."

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In the afternoon, Comrade Lao Chang went home for vacation as he wished.

What are you talking about when you have no money? Go home and take care of your grandchildren!
At this time, Director Jin also received news that someone in the factory wanted to change jobs.

I had expected this, but it still made me sad.

Chen Shiping is going too far!
Blatant poaching?!

I want to sue!
Director Jin made a phone call to the bureau and told them to play the victim first no matter what the situation was!

The leader of the bureau waited for him to finish before slowly asking:
"No one can interfere if the employees choose to resign. Instead of complaining about China Film, we should find a way to catch up with China Film and run the factory better!"

After being scolded, Director Jin let out a long sigh, put down the phone, and called the leaders of the station and the group.

“People’s hearts are in turmoil!”

"If we don't cooperate with them and don't make money, the employees will definitely be dissatisfied. The employees won't want to eat?!"

"I went to look for him, but I got scolded. He said he was rich and that was awesome. Tell me what to do?!"

"I have talked to all the employees one by one, and they all found that talking about ideals, history, and feelings is not as practical as talking about money!"

"The factory needs support now. With so many people leaving, we need to recruit new people to fill the gap."

"Make money!"

After Director Jin hung up the phone, he sat in the office to think for a while and then went off work.

Anyway, the factory has been used to being poached in recent years, and this time it was caused by competition with China Film.

After all, the factory also made sacrifices for the group, so it can't be blamed on him.

What should I do if I have no money?

Transfer the money quickly, otherwise you won’t be able to compete with China Film Group in the animation field in the future.

The group is discussing cooperation with Disney to set up a new company!
Oriental DreamWorks! The name has been decided!

From now on, it will be a Sino-foreign joint venture, spending foreigners’ money!
Director Jin was thinking about whether he could also serve as the chairman of the board if a joint venture was established.

Having multiple roles means a lot of responsibilities!

Eat more tonight!
At this time at the Beijing Railway Station, Director Dou of the Children's Factory was waiting for people coming from the Shangmei Factory.

Let’s take them to eat something nice tonight. We can’t be stingy and must not bring shame to the group!

Let them see what grandeur is!

Chen Shiping did not come out to receive the guests. This kind of matter was not worthy of his presence.

He was busy communicating with Yuan Heping about the martial arts design of Kung Fu Panda.

What martial arts design needs to be distinctive is to showcase those magical moves in martial arts.

"By drawing on some old movies in the past, this film needs to be promoted to cater to Western audiences."

Chen Shiping continued while smoking a cigarette: "Some scenes from Bruce Lee and Shaolin Temple were used, and Jackie Chan's comedy style was also incorporated to give the audience a sense of familiarity so that they can get into the movie more quickly."

Yuan Heping nodded and said, "This is not difficult. The key is whether the animation can be made."

"Then that's not your problem. Don't think too much about it. The key is to design the movements beautifully."

"Since you said so, I can do it now."

"Martial arts moves must conform to animal characteristics. Do you want to go to the zoo and observe?"

"We'll go by ourselves."

"Then I won't report the ticket."

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After Chen Shiping made a joke, he looked at Director Hu of the Digital Special Effects Research Lab and asked, "What difficulties do you have?"

Director Hu directly stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the money. The current equipment is not enough, otherwise it will take two years to finish the rendering."

Chen Shiping: “.” Direct enough!

"What if we use a supercomputer? Can we finish the rendering in half a year?"

Director Hu: “!!!” Supercomputer?! Where can we steal the supercomputer?
Chen Shiping coughed lightly and said, "Peking University doesn't have a supercomputer, right? I'll sponsor us a little bit, how about we build one?"

Director Hu said a little excitedly: "Are you serious?!"

Seeing how excited he was, Chen Shiping immediately said, "Forget about the high price. At worst, we can apply for Galaxy 3 from above. If that doesn't work, we can apply for yuan from Sugon from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They are absorbing funds, right?"

"No, Mr. Chen! Sponsor us! We also have the ability to build a supercomputer!"

"I think about it again. This thing is too expensive. I only shoot a movie and don't use it much. It's not cost-effective to buy one myself."

"Get a small one. A small one will do!"

Director Hu was so anxious that he almost jumped up, and said, "God of Wealth, please don't run away!"
The old antique technology of Dawn-1 to Dawn-3 is still worth tens of millions, while a better supercomputer would cost hundreds of millions.

The key point is that this thing is very popular, and schools with little demand will definitely not make this thing.

Now there is a sucker, he must be caught!
Chen Shiping really wants to build a supercomputer, as special effects rendering cannot be done without a supercomputer.

Avatar took a year to render using a supercomputer. If it were a normal computer, it would take a lifetime to complete.

Supercomputers in China are either used for scientific research or military industry, and are rarely used in civilian fields.

You can apply for China Film Academy once, but you cannot apply every time, and you have to queue up.

It’s still more cost-effective to make one yourself.

(End of this chapter)