I’m in Hollywood Chapter 75: Message to Jobs

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John · Lasseter explained: "Mr. Williams, the girl's movements do seem slightly stiff. Before the production, I have reminded Mr. Hansson of this problem. Mr. Hansson insisted that we make a look at the effect." /

Eric looked at Jeffrey and Jeffrey nodded.

"Couldn't it be smoother? Mr. Lasseter, money is not a problem. This title logo may take many years, of course, to be better."

John · Lasseter shook his head and said: "Mr. Williams, I guarantee that this is currently the highest level of 3D animation. Pixar only started to try human motion modeling last year, compared to the last short film" Tin Toy " The baby in here, the little girl in the red suit in this title has moved a lot smoother. Other studios ca n’t even achieve this level. ”

When Eric heard the name "Tin Toy", a thought flashed in his mind, but he didn't catch it. His main focus was still on the title of Firefly.

Since no improvement can be made, Eric and Jeffrey whispered.

In the 30-second intro, except that the girl opened the bottle cap to release the Firefly, there is a slight flaw in the picture action, the others are perfect. Moreover, after editing, the title logo is generally about 15 seconds, shorter, such as the trailer to be played on Super Bowl, maybe only insert Firefly to draw out the two words firefly-film in just five seconds. Therefore, 30 seconds of short film material is enough to cut out a more perfect logo.

In this case, Eric did not require Pixar to be reworked, the next thing was much simpler, signed the document, and paid the final payment to John · Lasseter, completed all this, John · Lasseter rejected the Eric dinner invitation, just about Leaving, Eric suddenly stopped John again.

"Mr. Lasseter, I remember you just mentioned" Tin Toy "?"

John · Lasseter nodded: "Yes, Mr. Williams, this short film was produced by us last February. About five minutes, we have declared the best short film of Oscar this year."

After hearing the other party mention Oscar, Eric is completely determined.

"John, do n’t mind if I call you that, you can call me Eric. If you do n’t have anything urgent next, can you stay and talk for a while, I am very interested in 3D animation."

John · Lasseter took a serious look at the expression of Eric. He suddenly remembered that Eric would become the youngest billionaire of Hollywood with the Box Office of the movie "Home Alone". And Pixar has reached the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted and may collapse at any time. Perhaps the young man in front of him could save Pixar.

Thinking of this, John · Lasseter became eager in his heart: "Of course no problem, Eric."

In the meeting room of Firefly, John · Lasseter explained: "The idea of" Tin Toy "came from my little nephew. At Christmas last year, I saw him crawling around in a pile of toys and sorting it out. Toy made at sixes and sevens. Then came the idea of ​​this animated short film, Eric, if you are interested, I can call my assistant and send the videotape. "

Eric also noticed the eagerness in the eyes of John · Lasseter and confirmed that it is now the best chance to win Pixar. If there is nothing wrong with the memory, the reason why Pixar can attract the attention of animation giant Disney's, and finally signed three 3D animation film contracts with Disney, is because "Tin Toy" won the Oscar Best Animation Short Film Award.

Originally, Eric thought that it would take five or six years to win Pixar. Now I want to come. If Pixar signs the contract with Disney again like previous life, he would like to win Pixar. There are huge variables.

In order to let John · Lasseter know that he is really interested in 3D animation, Eric agreed to John ’s proposal: "If it is convenient, then please trouble your assistant to run."

John · Lasseter dialed a call, and after half an hour, several people from Eric returned to the screening room again.

......

The newly arrived toy soldier looked at everything in the room curiously, and a babbling head crawled in. The soldier is full of expectations for the new owner. But the rudeness of the baby on the toy forced the soldier to try to escape from the baby's claws, but the musical instruments carried on it jingled and attracted the baby's attention, so a chasing battle with a dissimilar size began ...

John · Lasseter sits on the right hand side of Eric. As the animation plays, John whispers to Eric with simple sentences to explain some technical difficulties in the seemingly simple picture.

Eric listened attentively, nodding from time to time to express understanding. The animation soon finished. Although I really wanted to spit the baby in the animation, Eric superficially praised the animation.

There is no way, whether it is an animation or a game, Westerners strive to be realistic when they make it. In the bones, the Eric, which is oriental, looks like a word: ugly. By comparison, the animations and games made by the Orientals, regardless of their inherent quality, are quite beautiful. This is more prominent in the 3D game. As long as you look at whether the character is beautiful, you can determine the approximate origin of a game.

After playing the animation, Eric did not leave the studio again, but continued to talk about the topic of 3D animation. Compared to John · Lasseter, which has not yet had much confidence in 3D technology, Eric is not so good about 3D animation The development prospects are well known, and after talking about it, Eric couldn't help but reveal a little idea of ​​"Toy Story".

"Eric, you must have read this idea that came out of" Tin Toy ". I actually also had the idea of ​​making 3D animated feature films, but, you know, in the current situation of Pixar, I want to realize this plan There is absolutely no possibility. "

Finally, I turned around and talked about the topic. Eric changed a more solemn look, and asked in a low voice: "John, Jobs, can't you stand up?"

This matter is not a secret in the industry, as long as you are determined, you can find it out. John · Lasseter also did not conceal: "Jobs just sold the hardware department of Pixar, and now only the software Animation Department is left. If there is no miracle," John said here, glanced at Eric expectantly, then Tao: "Pixar studio will either be disbanded or sold, but not many people are willing to take over."

"Why is no one willing to take over, Pixar technology should be the most advanced in the industry?"

John · Lasseter hesitated on this issue and watched the possible gold owner Eric tangled for a few seconds, but in his end he was still just an avid technician, not a businessman who was accustomed to fraud, and finally decided To tell the truth: "Because the 3D animation technology is too expensive, there is not much output. Unless you buy the animation studio, it can have a complementary effect on other departments, such as a giant such as Microsoft, or a movie special effects company, otherwise, No one will take over this purely money-burning studio. "

Eric was very satisfied with the honesty of John · Lasseter, pretending to think for a minute, hung up the appetite of John · Lasseter, and then said: "John, I am very interested in 3D animation, just after" Home Alone ", I have a lot of money to invest, so, if I can, I am willing to buy Pixar, and invest in 3D full-length animation, um ... the idea about toys we just talked about is good. "

John · Lasseter thought that Eric would lose interest when it heard its explanation, but he did n’t expect to hear such words, and he did n’t know what to say for a while.

The two of them just had a great time talking, and he still has a good impression of this young man. Therefore, in Basic Instinct, John does not want Eric to be like Jobs, and once again fall into the quagmire of Pixar. The reason why the billionaire Jobs is now To the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted, it is because Pixar keeps drawing funds from him, but has not created corresponding economic benefits.

On the other hand, he really loves the 3D animation technology, otherwise, he will not repeatedly refuse the old owner Disney's olive branch, and stay in this Pixar studio that everyone does not like.

Think about it, John · Lasseter proposed a compromise: "Eric, I do n’t think you need to buy Pixar at all. If you are interested in 3D animation, you can invest in a 3D animation from Pixar Film, so it wo n’t cost too much, and if ... fails, you can calmly withdraw. "

Eric has some surprises. From the standpoint of John, he was able to put forward such a persuasive suggestion, instead of trying everything to get himself into the game.

But if he really did this according to the John's recommendations, it would be equivalent to being a live Lei Feng once and making wedding clothes for Jobs. After the success of previous life "Toy Story", the stock price of Pixar skyrocketed, and Jobs entered the ranks of 1 billion rich directly from the edge of bankruptcy.

Eric puts on a rich and self-willed young man's tone: "No, John, you bring me a message for Mr. Jobs, I am willing to buy Pixar studio for 20 million USD. If this deal is concluded, I will invest 30 million USD makes an animated movie. "

"Eric, I think 20 million USD and Jobs will not agree. The number of Pixar he put in around these years is not less than 20 million."

Eric said: "John, if you make a business, you will make a profit, but if you invest more, you will have to recover more, then it is not a business. You can just bring my message to Mr. Jobs, 20 million, Yimei There wo n’t be many points. I ’m very busy. I do n’t have time to get involved in the price. If Mr. Jobs is not satisfied with the price, you do n’t have to contact me. I believe he will make a wise choice.

"Since that is the case, well, I will bring your message to Jobs faithfully."

Send John · Lasseter away, Eric said to Jeffrey who had been holding back for a long time: "Jeffrey, how can you hold back this time without persuading me?"

Jeffrey spreads hands: "I know it's useless, why do you say so much. But since you asked, I still want to say, buying Pixar is definitely not a wise choice."

Eric chuckled and ridiculed, "I wanted to make a bet with you, but unfortunately you don't have anything I am interested in, so it's consider as finished."