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Chapter 152 Do you have experience in animation script production (8000 words goal achieved!)

Animated movies, if they are generally referred to, are movies made with animation. If they are not so strictly divided, Naruto, Conan, Dragon Ball Movie Edition and OVA as we say are actually a branch of animated movies.

But if it is to be strictly divided, then animated films refer to large-scale films produced in the form of animation, that is, "Laputa in the Sky", "My Neighbor Totoro", and "Your Name" in Japan, "Havoc in Heaven" in China, and "Havoc in Heaven" in Europe and the United States. Only this kind of production of "Toy Story" and "Ice Age" can be regarded as animation films in the strict sense.

The animated film that Hosokawa Koharu is talking about here is naturally not the interpretation of theatrical version or OVA.

It is the strict division of "Laputa in the Sky" and "My Neighbor Totoro" below.

Originally, Higashino thought that he had to work harder to make "Midnight Ring" really appear on the screen, and to harm Japanese friends.

As a result, it seems that hope is about to be fulfilled ahead of schedule?

It is conceivable that if it succeeds this time, it is estimated that many people in Japan will tremble under the image of Sadako.

Moreover, the benefits brought by animated films and the reputation they will eventually gain are incalculable.

Don't you see that animated films such as "Laputa in the Sky", "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Howl's Moving Castle" are popular in China?

So this is indeed a good thing that lifts Higashinoji's spirits.

But Higashino Division was not dazzled by this sudden surprise.

He just pondered and asked: "Has the plan been approved? Editor Hosokawa?"

In Japan, there are many such things.

Submitting the business proposal is only the first step. If the business proposal cannot be passed, then the business proposal is actually just empty words, pure waste paper.

"It's the news from the editor-in-chief Urashima, so there shouldn't be any mistakes."

Hosokawa Koharu over there answered Higashino Division very excitedly.

In fact, when Hosokawa Koharu got the news today, he was in a daze.

Because Urashima Publishing House was only promoting the OVA of "Midnight Ring" before, many of the editors below also thought about what happened after "Midnight Ring" OVA.

So when the animation of "Midnight Ring" came out, many editors in the editorial department were stunned, and then looked at Koharu Hosokawa with envy.

Hosokawa Koharu has only been employed for more than half a year, that is, eight or nine months.

But her performance is beyond the reach of many senior editors. Now if she wins the animated film sponsored by Sharp

Then the Dongye division Dongye printer under her hand feels that it can be renamed.

It is safer to change to Dongye banknote printing machine.

However, Hosokawa Koharu did not exaggerate in the call with Higashino Division. She thought for a while before adding:

"Indeed, right now, we are just showing the project proposal to our editors. Whether it will be successful or not depends on how the people above work. Well, I'll ask Editor-in-Chief Urashima tomorrow."

And

"Mr. Dongye, you are too calm, aren't you?"

Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help coughing twice.

As an adult, she couldn't help being extremely excited when she heard such news.

As a result, when it came to Dong Yesi, the client, there was only silence for a while, and the tone of his speech was still the same as usual.

This made her a little envious.

"It's not calm." Dong Yesi laughed twice: "Before signing the contract, no matter how good you say it, it's actually empty words."

In his previous life, he had seen several friends who had learned this lesson.

Several people came to them, hoping they could help design some gadgets.

These people talked nicely, saying that they would definitely sign the contract, and hoped that they would help first.

At that time, several good friends of Higashino Division had just entered the industry, so they were not very familiar with this kind of thing, so they made a part of the design and waited for the other party to come back.

But in the end, those people didn't come back, they just called and said that the entrusting party had given up.

Therefore, before the actual legal basis is obtained, no matter how much it is spread outside, it is actually tantamount to fantasy.

Hosokawa Koharu over there quickly hung up the phone, and Higashino couldn't help shaking his head, then glanced out the window.

animation movie

If only it could be accomplished.

How many TV sets will be brutally murdered by then?

After thinking about it, Higashino was inexplicably looking forward to it.

But anticipation is anticipation, and work is work.

Higashinoji just thought about it, then lowered his head and continued to draw the comic "The Winner Is Justice".

To be honest, this comic is adapted from a Japanese drama, and its rhythm is also very biased towards the rhythm of Japanese dramas.

It is definitely not difficult to adapt it into a Japanese drama. After the end, maybe someone will ask Urashima Publishing House to produce a Japanese drama?

"Thinking too much." Dong Yesi smiled and shook his head.

This must be the result of the animated film of "Midnight Ring" that Koharu Hosokawa said before, which made him feel uneasy now.

After all, Higashinoji is just an ordinary person who knows a little bit of comics, and it is quite normal to be a little distracted when hearing this kind of news.

He threw all these thoughts out of his mind, patted his face again, and then concentrated his energy, continuing to draw "The Winner Is Justice" on his hand.

The next day.

Hosokawa Koharu set off from home with dark circles under her eyes.

Her face was quite swollen, she must have stayed up all night.

But this is also impossible.

Ever since she learned about Higashinoji's "Midnight Ring" animation film project, she has no intention of going to sleep, and her mind is full of "animated movies" and "animated movies".

She went out quickly and drove to Urashima Publishing House—this was the first time she went to work so fast.

Hosokawa Koharu got on the elevator and soon arrived at the entrance of the editorial department.

Then, without further ado, she opened the desks of the editors and walked in the direction of the editor-in-chief Urashima.

Editor-in-Chief Urashima, who was looking down and not knowing what to look at, raised his head.

then

"Uh"

Looking at the editor-in-chief Urashima who had a similar complexion to his own, with dark circles under his eyes and a swollen complexion, Hosokawa Koharu couldn't express the questions that came to his lips.

But if she didn't say anything, it doesn't mean that the editor-in-chief Urashima didn't say anything.

"Editor Hosokawa, you probably came here to ask about the "Midnight Ring" animation movie, right?"

Editor-in-chief Urashima saw Hosokawa Koharu's thoughts at a glance.

To be more precise, basically everyone can see what Hosokawa Koharu thinks.

After all, the thick and thick dark circles under the other party's eyes are as scary as his own.

but

"Unfortunately, I haven't received any news for the time being, but the good news is that the plan was proposed by Sharp Corporation. If our side is willing to negotiate, the success rate is very high."

"Sharp Corporation again?"

Hosokawa Koharu was really speechless.

You, a leader who mainly sells TVs, why are you always thinking about Teacher Higashino's Sadako?

You must know that the character of Yamamura Sadako in Higashinoji's works has a very famous title among Japanese youths.

She was called 'TV Killer'.

In other words, the contrast between an electronics company that mainly makes profits from the TV industry and "TV killers" is too great.

Is it possible that it is mainly for a contrasting and cute effect?Let the image of Sadako advertise their TV?

"There should be news this afternoon." Editor-in-chief Urashima didn't care about Hosokawa Koharu's thoughts, although he himself was a little puzzled.

Submitting the plan, whether it is approved or not, whether to negotiate, these are not only the editor-in-chief's decision, but there are actually people above the editor-in-chief.

In this regard, Hosokawa Koharu who got this result also nodded, and stopped asking about this matter.

Everything depends on whether the news comes in the afternoon.

She sat back in her seat and began to work absent-mindedly.

This situation continued until around four o'clock in the afternoon, when the landline of Editor-in-Chief Urashima's desk, which had been idle all morning, suddenly rang.

All the editors stopped their work almost at the same time, and all looked curiously at the situation on the editor-in-chief Urashima's side.

What is the result of "Midnight Ring" as a national horror comic that is still very popular today?

Should it follow the original plan of Urashima Publishing House, just publish a few episodes of OVA and then end it in a mediocre way, or put it on the big screen of the movie, bringing a feast of terror to the people of the whole country?

Everyone wants to know the result.

Feeling that he was getting so much attention, the editor-in-chief Urashima felt a little helpless, but he quickly shook his head and regained his calm state of mind.

After all, he is the editor-in-chief of Urashima Publishing House, and he has seen too many ups and downs, and this kind of thing is not enough to change his face.

He picked up the phone, and then put his ear closer: "Hello? I'm Yukihei Nagaurashima, the editor of Urashima Publishing's weekly magazine "Aversion to Cold". May I ask who you are?"

"Ohhhh from Sharp Corporation, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Yes, um, it is indeed an independent work created by Mr. Higashino. Yes, yes, "Midnight Ring" is also widely acclaimed in the industry, and it is a national-level horror work outside. Mr. Higashino is also an experienced and popular author. No problem at all. Higashino-sensei is just a high school student, and basically all the things that your company considers don't exist."

"Okay, I understand. Okay. I'll trouble you too. I hope you can provide a corresponding venue tomorrow."

Editor-in-Chief Urashima dealt with them one by one, with a calm tone, making the editors next to him envious.

As expected, he is the editor-in-chief, but his aura is different. Even in the face of such a big company, his face is red and he is out of breath, and his psychological quality is really good.

Why do the eye circles seem a bit dark?Did you not sleep well?

Before they finished thinking below, the editor-in-chief Urashima above had already hung up the phone and let out a heavy breath.

Then he coughed and began to announce: "The planning proposal for the animation filmization of "Midnight Ring" has been passed, and the two parties have reached an agreement. We may go there to discuss some matters in detail in the near future."

Passed

"It actually passed." Hosokawa Koharu was a little dreamy.

From the beginning of reviewing the first episode of "Midnight Ring", she has imagined the future of this work countless times.

But no matter how much she thought about it, she never expected that "Midnight Ring" actually won the qualification of an animated film.

"I still have something to tell you, Editor Hosokawa."

Editor-in-Chief Urashima called Hosokawa Koharu over: "The planning proposal was indeed passed, but the other party also made a request to meet Mr. Higashino. After all, most of the animation scripts are written by the original author. of."

Animation script, this position is actually similar to that of a screenwriter, mainly to draw the general direction of the plot, the need for storyboards, light transmission, etc.

But specifically speaking, the work required for animation scripts is a little more detailed than that of live-action screenwriters.

To give a very simple example, it is also a road scene, a film and television script shot by real people, if there is no need for the plot, it is not necessary to state whether there are pedestrians passing by, or how many pedestrians will pass by.

However, the animation script needs to determine whether pedestrians and vehicles need to pass by.If you are not sure, the related animation production staff will be very embarrassed.

And another key animation supervision, which is similar to the position of director.

Generally speaking, most of the animation scripts are the responsibility of the author of the original work.

That's why Sharp Corporation asked Higashino Division about his resume.

Unless the publishing house or the investor really doesn't trust the original author, they will arrange other animation script authors to make the script.

If during the film production process, the paparazzi exposed Higashino's style of work, it would really be a death torment for the animated film "Midnight Ring".

In addition, Higashino still has authorization contracts to sign, so it is only natural that the other party wants to see Higashino.

"I understand." Hosokawa Koharu didn't dare to be sloppy on this issue, she nodded, and then stepped back from the top, and called Higashino Division.

"Hello?" Dong Yesi's voice quickly came from the phone.

Hearing Higashinoji's voice, Hosokawa Koharu adjusted his breathing a bit, and then said to Higashinoji on the phone——

"Congratulations, Mr. Higashino, the animation film project of "Midnight Ring" has been approved, and it has basically been finalized. The rest is to discuss the distribution of benefits and the refinement of various treaties."

"Really?" Dong Yesi was a little surprised.

He didn't expect the results to come out so quickly.

But since it passed, it is a good thing.

So he also thanked again and again: "Thank you Editor Hosokawa for notifying me, it was indeed a surprise."

Editor Hosokawa chuckled: "Mr. Higashino doesn't need to thank me specifically, I can see how hard you worked, and "Midnight Ring" deserves such a result. "

"But before that, I still want to tell Higashino-sensei if you can spare some time tomorrow? The representative of the main sponsor Sharp Corporation would like to see you."

And

Hosokawa Koharu thought about it, and reminded Higashino: "You should be recommended as an animation script author, and the workload may be a bit heavy. And Mr. Higashino, do you have similar animation script production experience?"

Yes

It is no problem to let Higashino Division as the animation script author.

But does he have that experience?

After all, the position of animation script is somewhat different from that of drawing comics.

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