Reborn Cultural Empire

188. Old aircraft carrier, new situation

Although Chang Guangxi didn't quite understand why Yang Yihui had such a heavy say, but since this was the case, he had to accept the fact.Novel*Ad-Free~Favorite~Top*Point*Book City

The opportunity for the rise of Shanghai Meiying was held in the hands of a half-grown child. This strange and helpless feeling made Chang Guangxi not know how to describe his current mood.

"Speaking of which, the timing is still bad. There were so many good works during the planned economy, but there was no animation market in China. Now that there is a market, Meiying Studio has its own problems." Yang Yi shook his head and smiled: "Look There is nothing to see in the current ones. Director Chang, can you call the best hand-drawn animator in your factory?"

After Yang Yi made the request, Chang Guangxi was fine, and Jin Xianmin, the director of the animation department next to him, immediately became alert.

It's not that the bearded director treats the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but that his animation department is really frightened by those bosses who want to get a piece of the animation market.

Many people attribute the decline of Shanghai Film Festival to the economic transition after the 9s.But in fact, since the middle and late 80s, Meiying Studio has begun to lose a large number of talents.

During the period after 87, in addition to the influx of foreign cartoons into the Chinese market, some identities in the South also relied on their relationship with foreign ports, and a large number of animation companies sprung up... No, it was like a virus Established like a multiplication, they did not plan to be original or China's own animations from the very beginning, but mainly for foreign manufacturers, especially island countries.

When the employees of the Meiying Factory generally received wages ranging from 2 to 5, those bosses who talked about Guangpu and waved great portraits could offer a monthly salary of up to [-] yuan. This is simply a high price that those animators cannot resist. .Since then, the cumulative loss of main creative employees of Meiying Studio has reached triple digits.

Under such circumstances, Yang Yi proposed to meet the animator directly, how could he not make Jin Xianmin feel suspicious.

"Call me here." After hesitating for a long while, Chang Guangxi finally made a decision. If these people really came with the intention of poaching someone, he couldn't stop them from meeting under the si.That being the case, simply look a little more generous, and it can make people look up to two points.

With the notice from the factory manager, even some animators who had work on hand temporarily assembled on the first floor of the production department where Yang Yi was visiting.Looking at the sparsely populated team that was far from what he had imagined, Yang Yi couldn't help raising his eyebrows: "Well, Director Chang, why is your factory..."

As if he had guessed what Yang Yi meant, Chang Guangxi sighed and explained: "After 89, it wasn't a system reform. The original plan of appropriation, limited production, and unified purchase system was cancelled..."

"I know what you said. At that time, the planned volume of 4 animations per year was cancelled. After the abolition of this system, Shanghai Meiying was cut off. But after you merged with Shanghai TV, didn't the situation improve a little bit?"

Chang Guangxi waved his hand very regretfully: "But after entering 9 years, the salary can't be improved. Our animators here are all leaving room by room. I don't know how many skilled people have been lost here. An old animator, once a fault is formed in this talent, it will be difficult to make up for it.”

After hearing Chang Guangxi's confession, Yang Yi could not only feel the director's love for Meiying Studio, but also secretly worried about this trip.

According to Chang Guangxi, isn't it difficult to find talents he is satisfied with?

After all the animators had assembled, Yang Yi didn't talk nonsense, and directly took out Su Wan's hand-drawn manuscript and the five published "Clouds and Desolation", and placed them in front of him one by one: "Director Chang, since now If this is the case, then I will not talk nonsense, and let the teachers each draw five hand-painted animation drafts of "Clouds and Desolation", and we will directly use the results to speak."

As soon as Yang said this, Chang Guangxi was also very straightforward, slapped his hands to focus the attention of his staff, and then encouraged him in a spirited way: "I won't say much today, the people around me A few, are the bosses who are going to invest in the production of animation. But if you want others to invest, you have to show others our kung fu. Now everyone draws the original manuscript of the animation according to these comics. If these bosses can be satisfied, who will If you draw well, you will get a bonus.”

Chang Guangxi also went all out this time. According to what Rogo told him earlier, they not only want to make animations, but also want to make TV animations of "Clouds and Desolation".

This is nothing compared to the animation filmed by the American Film Studio itself.Because according to the current domestic situation, it is okay for Shanghai Meiying not to shoot TV animation, but it will definitely lose money if it shoots, because the cost and the purchase price of each broadcasting channel are completely upside down.

But if the production is entrusted by a third-party investor, then Shanghai Meiying can actually collect production funds. According to the cabbage price of 3 million yuan per hour, this time it is not to say that it is a lot of money, but it is also a very good piece of money.

Not to mention the prestige and word-of-mouth that may be brought after the release of the animation of "Yun Huang", these additional benefits.

So three hours later, when Yang Yi visited the entire Meiying Studio under the support of Chang Guangxi and his group, and then returned to the production department, the original drawings that had been drawn were placed in front of Yang Yi. , Most of them have even completed the coloring process.

Rogo and the others were a little surprised at first, thinking that it really is Meiying, even after losing countless talents, they still have such a rich background.

It's just that when Yang Yi leaned up to take a closer look, the disappointment on his face became more and more intense, and several people around him noticed his expression.Mr. Fat doesn't care, he is now more and more likely to become the mascot of Siyue.Su Wan's personality is independent when Yang Yi is not present, but once Yang Yi is present, she doesn't care about anything, as long as she has someone she likes to help her make up her mind.

The most disturbing character among them, with his heart hanging in his throat, Chang Guangxi was the first one who did his part. When he saw Yang Yi frowning, he immediately asked cautiously: "Xiaoyi, what's the problem?" ?”

Yang Yi remained silent. Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to say that the current Shanghai Meiying is no longer a myth that lives in people's hearts.

Because the ready-made comics are used to modify, the characters, costumes, and some scenes have already been finalized, so there is no need to add too much design.But this does not mean that you can just use the original painting of "The Desolation of Clouds". If so, anyone with a foundation in art, even senior enthusiasts, can participate in this work.

But in fact, excellent character designers have always been rare talents that major animation companies are vying to discover.

Because in the process of changing manga to animation, due to production time and production costs, it is necessary to simplify the character lines of the original painting without losing the charm of the original painting.

And because the manga is colorless and the animation is colored, the lines related to the original painting must be improved to facilitate the subsequent coloring process.

But the problem now is that under Yang Yi's inspiration and guidance, Su Wan has formed her own unique style of painting in the comics, with a bit of the weird Buddhist style of "I'm not Lolita" in later generations, but she is more inclined towards Zhang. Wang's mysterious and magnificent.

This style of painting, when it is presented in the form of comics, is naturally intoxicating, especially the strong national style contained in it, which can very well represent the Chinese plot contained in the bones and blood of the audience.

But when it was adapted into an animation draft, these comics with a bit of freehand brushwork undoubtedly made it difficult for people to grasp the essence of the characters, and even some background scenes felt a bit wrong, completely similar in shape and spirit It doesn't look like it anymore.

Yang Yi couldn't refuse too bluntly, he just picked up one of the original manuscripts, and shook his head helplessly at Chang Guangxi who was close to him: "Director Chang, such an animation draft, if you say it yourself, you can Is it worthy of an adaptation of "The Desolation of Clouds"?"

Chang Guangxi was a little flustered in his heart, took a look at the drawing in Yang's hand, and turned to the page of the original drawing of the manga with the other hand.

In the cartoon of "Yunhuang. Mo. Yanshi", this picture shows the heroine Yue Qingqiu sitting on the cloud fox mechanism beast and singing, the moon is rising and the setting sun is about to set, just like Yang Yisuo The accompanying narration is the same-relying on the sounds of nature, crossing the sea, the setting sun is suddenly far away;

It is a picture that can arouse the emotions in the hearts of manmi, but in the hands of this animator, it is probably for the needs of production, the background picture has become an extremely simple distant mountain, and the lines of the characters are not only simplified, but also rigid.

Seeing such a composition, it is really hard for Yang Yi not to think of the "popular" Legend of the Rainbow Cat, Blue Rabbit and Seven Heroes in later generations.

After Chang Guangxi saw such a composition, he took over the other animation drafts that Yang Yi handed him, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Sighing secretly, Yang Yi shook his head helplessly, it seemed that he was too wishful thinking, he was always unwilling to let go of his childhood memories.

"Director Chang..."

Before Yang Yi said anything, Chang Guangxi hurriedly cut in and said, "Student Xiaoyi, Mr. Luo, and Ms. Su, we are here today. Tomorrow, come and see tomorrow, I promise you will There's something different."

tomorrow?

Guaranteed to be something different?

Yang Yi and Luo Ge looked at each other, seeing Chang Guangxi's swearing, thought for a while, and finally nodded in agreement with his request.

Since he came here in high spirits, Yang Yi didn't want to return in such disappointment. After agreeing to Chang Guangxi's request, Rogo originally planned to stay in a hotel and have a good rest. For the first time, he opened his mouth: "Mr. Luo, you go to rest first, I want to take a look here again."

Um?Several people looked over in surprise, the girl frowned, and finally explained: "I want to see those ink animation drafts here, which may help me learn painting."

Yang Yi was not surprised just now, but now he is a little surprised. What does this girl want to see?Ink animation draft?I heard correctly.

Su Wan has always been concerned about drawing manga, although it is not as disdainful and resistant as Yang Yi mentioned it for the first time, but she only treats it as a job, which can make their mother and daughter have no worries about food and clothing.

If you want to say how much you like it, it is definitely out of the question.Even Yang Yi knew that under the premise that she already had a living guarantee and could devote herself to learning painting from Shen Songzhi, Su Wan still did her best and devoted a lot of her time to comics. The most important reason was for herself .

It's hard for this girl to say anything touching, and she won't be flirtatious and coquettish like ordinary girls. Basically, she never pretends to be cute, and she rarely acts like a little bird.

But she will watch Yang Yi silently behind her back, knowing Yang Yi's unrealistic dream, and when Yang Yi's dream conflicts with her own preferences, she will try to share the burden for him. It is not too much to be yourself. work of interest.

Just like this time, the ink painting animation may be admirable in the field of animation, but what benefit will Su Wan benefit from the field of real Chinese painting?The girl is more just to draw the manga better, or in other words, it is for Yang Yi.

Yang Yi even had a clear realization that if family affection was excluded, then Su Wan would look forward to being happy and happy more than anyone else in this world, even if this happiness may have nothing to do with her.

Very warm feeling.

Yang Yi, who was warm in his heart, grinned and met Su Wan's eyes in space. Some words were only said once in their hearts, but they both knew that it was not only the echo in their own hearts, but the tacit understanding between the two of them.

The two people who care about each other don't respond with words. It can be a relatively silly smile, or a silent gaze with a tacit understanding. The world is getting closer and closer, like twin stars that have long been destined.

"Then Brother Luo, you go back to rest first, are you at the Huamao Hotel, right? Wait a minute and let's go over by ourselves."

Brother Luo curled his lips, looked at Yang Yi and Su Wan maliciously, and said suspiciously: "You guys won't pretend to be on the way, and then go to another hotel to get a room?"

Before Yang could turn his back on him, the fat man pulled his little secretary and turned around to leave. When it comes to the person who really wants to open a room, Mr. Fat must not run away.

The next few editors and assistants stayed behind, smiling or not, and then greeted each other with strange faces, and then left in a very obedient manner.

"A group of homosexuals." Displeased with the gazes of these people before leaving, Yang Yi cursed angrily.

"What is gay?" Su Wan stood beside Yang Yi quietly.

The reborn was really embarrassed to spoil the child, so he could only explain with a smirk, "Billy Herrington is a healthy and sunny boy, but occasionally he laughs strangely, very similar to them just now."

"Healthy Sunshine?" Su Wan nodded silently, and said in a low voice, "Then you look alike too."

Yang Yi felt that he heard the sound of the world collapsing in a trance.

"Uh, don't worry about this, the tour guide they left behind is still waiting for us." Knowing that the more entangled this kind of problem is, the more unclear it is, Yang Yi hurriedly pointed to a middle-aged man waiting under a tree not far away. A young woman, according to Chang Guangxi, is a deputy director of the party and government office, and also serves as the chief of the newly formed marketing department.

"Xiaoyi classmate, Miss Su Wan..." It seemed that this address was a bit awkward. The middle-aged woman named Liang Xinmei quickly walked over, and then said with a warm smile: "Do you want to visit the ink and wash animation draft? Then follow me Come, over there in the warehouse."

The area of ​​the Meiying Studio was either big or small, but when Liang Xinmei led Yang Yi and Su Wan to the sketch warehouse, a group of three or four young people approached from the side.

"Sister Liang, why are you going?"

Yang Yi didn't pay attention to his surroundings all the time. After hearing this question, he noticed someone approaching. After seeing the person coming, he immediately frowned.

The man who sneered at the gate in the morning was also among them. Although he wasn't the one who asked the question just now, the gaze that fell on Su Wan still made him secretly unhappy.

"Oh, let's take two guests to see the sketches of ink paintings." Liang Xinmei didn't participate in the reception in the morning, so she didn't know what happened between Yang Yisuwan and Song Ziyun. Now she heard that a group of young people in the factory When asked, he naturally told the truth: "What? You guys, are you running away before it's time to get off work?"

One of the young men chuckled and didn't answer. Instead, he opened his eyes wide and looked at Su Wan: "Sister Liang, this little girl is the author of "Yunhuang"?"

"What girl, be respectful." Liang Xinmei spat angrily, "Miss Su is a distinguished guest of our factory, what are you chewing on?"

Then he turned around and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, Ms. Su, they are all new animators in the factory, and they are basically readers of "Yunhuang". They like your comics very much, but they just kept their mouths open A bit."

Su Wan seemed not to have heard the question from the young man over there, she just nodded slightly to Liang Xinmei, apparently not paying attention to those people at all.

Song Ziyun, who was surrounded by the crowd, saw that Su Wan did not respond, and Liang Xinmei was not really unhappy, so she walked out and smiled at Su Wan: "Ms. Su, we are all fans of your comics. How about signing us?"

With a carefree smile on his face, following his gentle and sincere questions, there seemed to be the fragrance of ink and paper lingering in the air.

Just looking at the young people around him with their proud faces, one can tell that this man is the core figure among them.

In fact, Song Ziyun is also very confident in himself. Unlike the graduates from the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and Animation Academy, he himself is a top student at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Jiangnan Province.Although he did not learn from a certain master, it is only because he is more interested in the field of animation, not because he does not have the ability.

In Song Ziyun's heart, he has always regarded himself as a character like Jin Xi in the future, and feels that in addition to animation production, he is also not weak in writing and painting.

Although 1u seldom shows it on the outside, his conceit is actually deep down, which matches his scholarly appearance somewhat.

So as early as two days ago, when Song Ziyun learned that Su Wan, who couldn't stop being moved by the first time he saw a real person, was going to come to Shanghai Meiying, he hardly had a good rest in the past two days. Go to see the beautiful woman.

It's just that she didn't expect that she was accompanied by such a boy who hurt her eyes.