The Strongest Animator [Rebirth]

Huaying animation office building, conference room on the 4th floor.

Dai Yuyan was sitting on the single sofa by the window, looking intently at the notebook in her hand, and holding a pen in the other hand, which she was carelessly playing with at the moment;

Fang Lian and Wen Feihang were sitting on the other side, huddled in front of the same laptop, making final plans and preparations for the company's recruitment three days later, whispering a few words from time to time;

Cui Hongyi squatted next to the only coffee table in the office, scribbling and drawing on the blank sketches, and the extra waste drafts piled up on the ground unconsciously.

Shepherd Xing: "..." He held his forehead helplessly, and gave up on himself: "Okay, stop pretending, and laugh if you want to."

As soon as he finished speaking, several people who were doing their own things just now burst into laughter at the same time. The most exaggerated one was Fang Lian. Director Xing, what do you think of the phenomenon of Weibo fans going wild and threatening to send you blades? Also, what do you think about the fact that you and someone else’s animation are trending together?”

Dai Yuyan added: "I heard that because of this reason, the subscription of "Super Power of Love" has skyrocketed after it ended recently. Director Zhuang also specially thanked you for this. Is it true?"

The Shepherd Star didn't want to talk.

He felt that this was purely lying down in Yezhong Mucang. It was true that he had mentioned this idea to the female director that day, but the final decision on whether to do it or not rested with that director Zhuang. At most, he just provided an idea, how could he be the one who memorized the pot by himself? QAQ

It's sad.

He was helpless in his heart, but his face was calm: "It's true, I don't feel anything, it's pretty good."

Facing the astonished and inexplicable eyes of a group of people, he bent the corners of his lips and showed a harmless smile: "It doesn't matter, fans and audience will get used to this sooner or later. It was rehearsed in advance."

Wen Feihang swallowed hard: "What do you mean by rehearsing in advance?"

"Although I don't really understand the meaning of BOSS, but one thing I can be sure of now is—" Cui Hongyi tore off the sketch that he had drawn again while his hands were shaking, and said seriously: "I will start to draw for us now. The fans and audience were horrified."

Dai Yuyan: "Second."

Fang Lian: "Thinking about it this way, it's a bit pitiful to be a fan of our Huaying - I also agree."

Everyone answered me with a single glance, and turned their eyes back to Mu Su Xing. Seeing the smile in the eyes of their own boss became more and more gentle, several people couldn't help but shuddered, and looked at each other very much. Standing up with sharp eyesight, he found an excuse and ran away.

Only the pastor was left sitting alone in the empty conference room.

Mu Suxing didn't care either. He opened Weibo and found, without any surprise, that all the comment sections of the Weibo he had posted during this period had been compromised. He looked at the screen full of "dog thief Mu Suxing :)" , He curled his lips and said to himself: "And the nickname of dog thief is too ugly."

Not as good as the "Soldier of Love" in the next-door plane.

Looking casually around the comment area, Shepherd Xing found that such a big turmoil is not a bad thing for him—at least, those who were originally very impressed by the change of the production team of the second season of "IS" The dissatisfied fans immediately fell silent, wishing to minimize the presence of the second season of "IS".

Not for anything else, just in case—what if, on a whim, Mu Suxing gets rid of the hero in the second season of "IS"?

Shepherd star doesn't know the fans' aspirations.

But what I have to say is that the silence of the fans of "IS" also made him a little relieved. He himself has no influence, but it is the first time for Dai Yuyan to direct an animated film independently. If the fans are determined to fight to the end, It will definitely bring a lot of pressure to Dai Yuyan to produce the second season of "IS".

Since there is no such worry now, it is naturally better.

At this point, everything about "IS" has basically come to an end. Considering that the company may have the second season of "IS" and his own new animation in two lines, it is time for the company to arrange recruitment On the process.

Thinking of this, Mu Su Xing turned on the computer and began to write the recruitment notice while deliberating his words.

……

three days later.

Gao Yuan saw the recruitment notice of Huaying Animation on the subway home.

Gao Yuan has been paying attention to every move of this animation company since he was aroused by "The Little Prince" on the subway not long ago. He thinks that he has passed the age of watching animation, but "IS" Chasing it with relish, the original boring daily life has also added a bit of fun because of this animation.

He looked at Weibo, Huaying Animation's official Weibo, and the recruitment notice posted by its head director, Mu Su Xing at the same time.

Reason told him that this so-called recruitment notice had nothing to do with him - after all, he already had a stable job now, and he hadn't touched anything related to painting for many years. The little desire that was aroused, like a weed at the moment, grew wildly in my heart uncontrollably.

"The front of the train is Qian'an Station. There are passengers who get off at Qian'an Station. Please prepare to get off in advance."

The familiar subway notification sound came from beside his ears. Gao Yuan hurried out of the crowded subway with his briefcase in his hand. When he passed the familiar yet unfamiliar bulletin board, he subconsciously stopped in front of the screen of "The Little Prince" down.

In bright and warm tones, the blond little prince wearing a red scarf is sitting in the fields with undulating wheat waves. The wind blows over his neck, pulling the scarf long and long. The little fox sits quietly Beside him, looking at the endless distance together with him.

Gao Yuan quietly looked at the animation on the screen. He had watched this series of animation countless times because of his daily commute, but every time he passed by this bulletin board, he still couldn't help but stop. He stepped down, stopped in a daze.

so beautiful.He looked at the vast stars in the animation and thought.

If, he meant if... If he hadn't given up his dream of painting when he was young, would he be able to present such a beautiful picture to everyone in the future?

As soon as this thought came up, it was like lighting the fuse of a bomb, and the rationality in his heart was blown to pieces.

After returning home, Gao Yuan sat at the desk in the study, facing the recruitment notice of Huaying Animation, carefully finished writing his resume, and then sent it out carefully.

If nothing comes to mind, then he will never have such an idea, if he can be hired by Huaying Animation...

……

There are not a few people like Gao Yuan.

When Huaying Animation announced that it will conduct open recruitment and selection next Monday, many animation major graduates, resigned, and current employees all set their sights on Huaying.

It’s different in the past.

If we say that before "IS", Huaying Animation was just a company founded by a few college students as a joke, then after "IS" exploded, Huaying Animation has since entered the major companies, major companies In the eyes of well-known animation producers, although no one knows what Huaying's next animation will look like, with the second season of "IS", there will never be any worries about losing money.

What's more, as some comic critics and animation producers said, Huaying Animation is a very young company, and being young means having more opportunities and unlimited possibilities.

The day of the job fair.

Gao Yuan followed the staff led by Huaying Animation, and when he walked all the way to the hall that served as a temporary recruitment venue, the outside was already densely packed with people.

Those whose names were called went in one by one, and then came out one by one. Those who were not hired were frowning, and those who were hired were naturally smiling. They were alone for about 10 minutes. The whole process was straightforward.

"lofty!"

Gao Yuan took a deep breath, pushed the door and walked in.

The first thing that catches the eye is naturally a man and a woman behind the opposite table. The boy is slender and looks like he is in his early 20s. There is still a faint smile on his face, and he looks good-tempered.The girl was wearing a slim-fitting lady's suit, with light makeup on her face, and her hands and feet exuded a youthful atmosphere.

"Have you worked as an investment project manager in Beiguang?" The young man sitting on the right spoke first, flipping through the documents in his hand, and asked, "Why did you give up the job opportunity in Beiguang to come to Huaying?" You know, as far as your major is concerned, it is a wise choice to stay in Beiguang."

Gao Yuan subconsciously said "ah", and said with some embarrassment: "Well, I'm sorry, I didn't come to your company to apply for an investment project manager..."

While he was speaking, Shepherd Xing also saw the ideal position on his resume, which made him raise one eyebrow, and said unexpectedly: "Animation production? But aren't you majoring in finance?" He frowned slightly Frowning: "Have you had any work experience in animation production before?"

Gao Yuan rubbed his fingertips unconsciously, and the expression on his face became more embarrassing: "...No."

Shepherd star: "..."

Dai Yuyan, who was listening to the exchange between the two, was also a little speechless.

According to the agreement reached by the two in advance - during this recruitment process, Dai Yuyan is responsible for the recruitment of animation production, and Mu Suxing is responsible for other miscellaneous personnel. After all, what Huaying lacks is not just animation production talents. Employees in the company's operations are also needed, and the two should naturally be considered separately.

At this moment, when he heard that Gao Yuan was here to apply for a position related to animation production, Dai Yuyan immediately took over the conversation and asked, "Then what do you know? Storyboarding? Screenwriting? Even if you don't have these, you should have drawing experience, right? "

Gao Yuan touched his nose, not knowing what to say for a while.

I can't tell the truth to the person in charge of Huaying in front of me that he really doesn't know anything. It's purely based on a boyish dream, he got excited for a while, and he passed his resume, so he resigned passionately and came here for an interview, right? ?

He faltered and couldn't speak, but Dai Yuyan got the answer from his words and deeds, which made her frown, and said straight to the point: "Sorry, Mr. Gao, Huaying Animation is a mature animation company, we need The most important thing is the employees who can immediately put into work, there is no time and patience to cultivate newcomers who have no foundation..."

As she spoke, Gao Yuan's face also turned gray, as if he understood what she meant.

However, before Dai Yuyan could fully utter her refusal, she was interrupted by Mu Su Xing. He put down the materials in his hand, stared at Gao Yuan, and asked abruptly: "Since you don't have any foundation, why do you want to come to Huaying Animation?" Applying?" Without waiting for Gao Yuan to answer, he asked straightforwardly, "Is it because of a dream?"

His expression was serious, not like making fun of him, which somewhat relieved the embarrassment on Gao Yuan's face, he nodded, and said in a low voice: "Yes."

Dai Yuyan frowned, thinking that Mu Su Xing was temporarily softening his heart and was planning to keep the other party. She was about to stop her when she heard Mu Su Xing happily ask, "So, do you mind saving the country with curves?"

Gao Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and said with some uncertainty: "Curve to save the country means..."

Mu Suxing picked up a stack of materials on the table, and shook it in front of Gao Yuan: "I'm not afraid to tell you, this time we have a lot of people applying for Huaying, and they either have experience in other animation companies or animation companies. Professional graduates, with your resume, it is impossible to get any animation-related positions in Huaying."

Gao Yuan listened quietly.

To be honest, for Mu Su Xing, the lack of animation production personnel here is not particularly urgent. After all, there are a large number of people who come to recruit, and they can always find suitable ones, but other miscellaneous positions are just a few. Not necessarily anymore.

"Since you have worked as an investment project manager in Beiguang, it proves that your professional skills can handle the position of an investment project manager. What Huaying lacks most now is not employees, but talents in this area," Mu Su Xing said frankly: "I will not put you in a position related to animation production, because it would be irresponsible to the company, but I can give you a chance."

"Huaying needs an investment project manager. If you really have the dream of animation production, then after work, you can watch the animation production without affecting the work of the production team, and even ask the production staff of Huaying to learn. Techniques and methods of animation production."

Mu Su Xing said: "If you still insist on applying for a position related to animation production, then here, I can only say sorry."

"No need!" Before the brain reacted, what he wanted to say in his heart had already blurted out naturally, as if he was afraid that the Shepherd Star would regret it, he hurriedly said: "I am willing!"

As long as you can really realize your childhood dream and save the country with a temporary curve, what is unacceptable?Besides, he is not at a disadvantage as a project manager in Huaying Animation.

……

By the time the job fair ended, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.

The office building is quiet, and most of the employees have already left, leaving only a few sporadic people who are still sorting out today's recruitment situation. Shepherd Xing is sitting in his office, looking at the list of new employees confirmed to be entered, While comparing it with the familiar names in my memory, I found a few surprises in a short while.

Mu Su Xing recalled a few reliable and worthy names in his mind. At the same time, there was a knock on the door without haste.

"Come in."

The door opened with a creak, and a white, clean, tall and thin middle-aged man walked in. Mu Suxing remembered this man—his name was Xu An, and he was a former employee of Rose Animation, and he was also very satisfied. During the production of "IS", he was also one of the rare ones who did not make trouble or perfunctory, and completed the work seriously.

"Teacher Xu? What's the matter?" Mu Suxing asked.

This name is a bit of a way to get closer. In terms of position, Shepherd Xing is his boss. In terms of qualifications, Xu An can also afford his honorary title of "teacher". Xu An obviously also noticed this. A little bit, which made him look slightly stiff, with a trace of uneasiness on his face.

"That's right, boss," Xu Anlue said cautiously, "I'm here to submit a letter of resignation to you."

Shepherd star frowned.

If someone else resigned, he might have agreed on the spot, but Xu An is an old employee he is quite optimistic about. Not to mention his excellent professional skills, while he is serious and responsible in his work, he also has a lot of influence among the employees. If there is no definite reason, he is really not willing to let such a talent go.

"Can you tell me the reason?" Shepherding star softened his tone, making himself look as gentle and patient as possible: "Is it the unsatisfactory salary? Or is it a problem with the working environment?"

"No, I'm very satisfied with Huaying's salary and working environment," Xu An said, and now he has calmed down, obviously making up his mind: "It's my own problem——"

"I'm not afraid of your jokes when I say it. The reason why I resigned is to fulfill my own wish," he said: "I have an idea for an animated film that has been in my heart for a long time, and I have always wanted to make it. , just at the beginning of the year, the country issued a series of strategies to support animated films, and I want to take this opportunity to give it a try.”

The Shepherd star was silent.

As an animation producer, of course he understands what Xu An means, and because he understands, it's hard for him to say anything to keep him at this moment.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, it is a very stupid and incomprehensible thing to abandon a good job and spend huge funds to make an animated film with an unknown future, but in the hearts of animation producers, no matter what the ending is, such Producers are admirable.

Maybe their animated films have mediocre box office, or even hit the market, even if their animated films have not been filmed at all and cannot be released——

However, it is precisely because of the existence of these producers who love animation from the bottom of their hearts that Blue Star's animation will never truly lose.

but……

Shepherd star closed his eyes.

For a long time, for many animation production companies, piracy is only one aspect that caused them to lose money, go bankrupt, and even fall apart in the end. High production costs and narrow profit channels are the key to hindering the development of animation.

20 years later, Shepherd Star understands the problem of excessively high animation production costs better than anyone else—he has witnessed countless small production companies and studios, due to the high production costs and narrow profit channels of animation , Leading to the loss of everything and the bankruptcy of the family, there are really countless situations.

Until the rebirth of Shepherd Star, how to reduce the cost of animation production as much as possible while ensuring the level of animation production is still a major problem that plagues the animation industry.

In the previous life, among the animation directors Mu Su Xing knew, there were many who had been preparing for eight or ten years, just to put their own animation films on the big screen. After careful production, the movie became a big hit, and once it became famous all over the world, there was only one person in those 20 years.

More animation producers were stuck in the funding link early on, and were delayed by an animated film for nine or ten years, not to mention, what's more, the family was broken because of the family's ignorance, and the animation was released. Always far away.

He looked at Xu An with firm eyes, and for a moment didn't know how to speak.

What do you say?This is a path doomed to failure. Instead of making an animated film, Xu An might as well just stay in Huaying?

Shepherd shook his head to himself from the bottom of his heart.

As someone who has experienced it, he understands Xu An's obsession at the moment, and facing Xu An who is determined to go his own way, all he can do is to fulfill it.

"I see." Shepherd said.

Seeing that Mu Su Xing did not intend to entangle, Xu An breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to say a few words of politeness before setting off to pack up his things and leave the company. However, the young man opened a drawer under the table, took out a business card, and opened it. Pen cap, quickly wrote a string of numbers on the business card, and handed it to him.

"This is my business card, with my personal contact information on it," Shepherd Xing looked at him with sincere eyes: "If you need anything, you are welcome to come to me at will."

Xu An was taken aback for a moment, and then showed a shy smile.

In fact, he didn't take the words of Shepherd Star to heart - in his opinion, these words were just words casually spoken by the former boss to his subordinates when he was parting.

He thought so in his heart, but responded with a smile on his face: "Of course, when that day comes, Mr. Mu, don't shut me out."

But Mu Su Xing said solemnly: "Of course, as long as you want, the door of Huaying animation is open for you at any time."

Hearing these words, Xu An's heart moved. Even though he knew that this was probably the scene where the other party wins people's hearts, there was a tinge of warmth in his heart at the moment. If it wasn't for the obsession in his heart that was too noisy, he might have stayed in Huaying. It would be a good choice too, right?

Watching Xu An's figure disappear from the office door, 013, who usually has no sense of presence, suddenly said: [You seem a little depressed? 】

Shepherd Xing was a little surprised at the sensitivity of the system, but he didn't intend to deny it: "Yes."

【Why? 】013 Question: 【With your economic conditions and my existence, you will never be able to encounter a predicament like his. 】

The Priests did not directly answer this question.

He turned his head and looked out of the window. As the boss's exclusive office, the view from the window here is excellent, and the lights of thousands of houses can be seen at a glance. From a distance, there is a faint galaxy-like scene.

Shepherd Xing looked at it, his eyes dimmed.

He is indeed not short of money. With the help of the system, maybe there will be no shortage of funds in the future, and the situation of going bankrupt and doing animation, but he is also an animation producer. The producer who spent most of his life's savings, Mu Su Xing has a lot of respect, but at the same time, he always has a kind of regret.

in case……

If there is any way to reduce the production cost of animation...

As soon as this thought appeared in his mind, the system over there suddenly said: [Host, please allow me to remind you that the system mall sells not only adaptation resources from different planes, but also animation productions from other planes. technology. 】

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Xingxing: It’s okay, take it step by step, the audience will get used to it sooner or later.

Xing Xing: After all, I am not a devil ^_^