Chapter 75： Letter to Jobs

John Rasset explained: "Mr. Williams, the girl's movements are indeed slightly stiff. Before the production, I have already reminded Mr. Hansen about this problem. It is Mr. Hansen insisting that we make a look at it. of."

Eric looked at Jeffrey and Jeffrey nodded.

"Don't you be able to do it more smoothly? Mr. Rasset, money is not a problem. This title LOGO may take many years, of course, to be better."

John Rasset shook his head. "Mr. Williams, I promise that this is the highest level of 3D animation. Pixar started experimenting with human motion modeling last year, compared to the previous short film." The baby in Tin Tin Soldier, the red girl in this film has been moving a lot. Other studios can't even do this level."

When Eric heard the name "Xi Tie Xiao Bing", a thought in his mind flashed away, but he did not grasp it. His main attention was on the firefly's title.

Since it can no longer be improved, Eric and Jeffrey whispered a discussion.

In the 30-second title, except for the fact that the girl opened the cap to release the fireflies, the movements were slightly flawed, and the others were perfect. Moreover, after the editing, the title LOGO is generally about 15 seconds, and the shorter ones, such as the trailer to be played on the Super Bowl, may only be inserted into the Firefly-Film word for just five seconds. Therefore, the 30-second clip material is enough to cut out a more perfect LOGO.

In this case, Eric did not ask Pixar to rework. The next thing was a lot simpler. He signed the document and paid the last payment to John Rasset. All this was done. John Russett rejected Eric’s dinner. Inviting, just about to leave, Eric suddenly stopped John again.

"Mr. Lassett, I remember you just mentioned "Tie Iron Soldiers"?"

John Rasseh nodded. "Yes, Mr. Williams, this short film was produced in February last year. About five minutes ago, I have already declared the best short film of this year's Oscar."

When I heard the other mentioned Oscar, Eric completely determined.

"John, don't mind if I call you that, you can call me Eric. If you don't have a hurry, can you stay and talk for a while? I am very interested in 3D animation."

John Rasett carefully looked at Eric's expression. He suddenly remembered that Eric would soon become the youngest billionaire in Hollywood with the box office of "The Little Devil". And Pixar has now reached the point where it is running out of water, and it may collapse at any time. Perhaps, this young man can save Pixar.

Thinking of this, John Rasett became eager to get it: "Of course, no problem, Eric."

In the firefly's conference room, John Rasset explained: "The idea of ​​"Tie Tin Soldier" comes from my little nephew. Last Christmas, I saw him crawling up and down in a pile of toys. The good toys made a mess. Then I created the idea of ​​this animated short film, Eric, if you are interested, I can call my assistant and send the tape."

Eric also noticed the eagerness of John Lasset's eyes and confirmed that it is now the best chance to win Pixar. If there is nothing wrong with the memory, Pixar can attract the attention of the anime giant Disney, and finally signed a contract with Disney for three 3D animated films, because "Tie Iron Soldier" won the Oscar for best animated short film.

Originally Eric thought that he had won Pixar in five or six years, and now he wants to come. If Pixar once again signed a contract with Disney like he did in the past, he would have a huge change if he wanted to win Pixar again.

In order for John Rasset to know that he is really interested in 3D animation, Eric agreed with John's proposal: "If it's convenient, then trouble your assistant to run."

John Rasset dialed a phone call, and for a half hour, Eric returned to the screening room.

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The new toy soldier looked curiously at everything in the room, and a baby crawled in. The soldier is full of expectations for the new owner. But the baby's rudeness on the toy made the soldier have to try to escape the baby's claws, but the instrument on it creaked, attracting the baby's attention, so a chaotic chase began...

John Rasset sat on the right hand side of Eric. As the animation played, John whispered to Eric with some simple explanations of some technical difficulties in the seemingly simple picture.

Eric listened carefully and nodded from time to time to understand. The animation was quickly finished, although I wanted to sculpt the baby in the animation, but Eric praised the animation on the surface.

No way, whether it is animation or games, Westerners try to be true when they make them. Eric, who is an Oriental in the bones, looks like a word: ugly. In contrast, the animations and games produced by the Orientals, regardless of their inherent quality, are quite beautiful. This is more prominent in 3D games, as long as you look at the character is not beautiful, you can determine the approximate origin of a game.

After playing the animation, Eric did not leave the screening room again, but continued to talk about 3D animation. Compared with John Rasett, who has little confidence in 3D technology, Eric is right. The development prospects of 3D animation are well known. After talking about it, Eric couldn't help but reveal a little about Toy Story.

"Eric, you must have seen this idea produced by "Sietie Xiaobing". I actually have the idea of ​​making 3D animated feature films, but you know, in the current situation of Pixar, I want to achieve this. The plan is completely impossible."

Finally, seven bends and eight rounds talked about the topic, Eric changed a more serious look, whispered: "John, Jobs is not going to continue?"

This matter is not a secret in the industry, as long as you have the heart, you can find out. John Lassett also does not hide: "Jobs has just sold Pixar's hardware department, and now only the software animation department is left. If there is no miracle," John said here, expecting to see Ai Rick glanced and said: "The Pixar studio is either disbanded or sold, but not many people are willing to take over."

“Why no one wants to take over, is Pixar’s technology the most advanced in the industry?”

John Rasset hesitated on this issue, watching Eric's possible gold master tangled for a few seconds, but he was ultimately an avid technician, not a accustomed businessman, but ultimately Decided to be honest: "Because 3D animation technology is too expensive, there is not much output. Unless you buy an animation studio, you can complement other departments, such as giants like Microsoft, or movie special effects companies, otherwise. No one will take over this purely money-burning studio."

Eric was very satisfied with the honesty of John Rasset. Pretending to think for a minute and hanging down the appetite of John Rasset, he said: "John, I am very interested in 3D animation, just, "The devil." After the "Home", I have a lot of money to invest, so if I can, I am willing to buy Pixar, and invest in making 3D long animations, um... the idea about toys that we just talked about is good. ”

John Rasset thought that Eric would lose interest when he heard his explanation. He did not expect to hear such a statement, and he did not know what to say at the moment.

The two had just had a good conversation. He was very fond of this young man. Therefore, instinctively, John didn't want Eric to fall into Pixar's 'mire pool' like Jobs. The reason why Jobs is the billionaire now To the point where the mountains are running out of water, it is because Pixar keeps drawing money from him, but he has not created corresponding economic benefits.

On the other hand, he really loves 3D animation technology. Otherwise, he will not repeatedly refuse the old branch of Disney's olive branch, and stay in this Pixar studio where everyone is not optimistic.

Thinking about it, John Rasset proposed a compromise: "Eric, I think, you don't have to buy Pixar at all. If you are interested in 3D animation, you can invest in a 3D from Pixar. Cartoons, this won't cost too much money, and if... failed, you can take it easy."

Eric had some surprises in the position of John himself, and he was able to make such pertinent suggestions instead of trying to fool himself into the game.

But if he did this according to John's suggestion, it would be like a live Lei Feng, and made a wedding for Jobs. After the success of the previous "Toy Story", Pixar's stock price soared, and Jobs went directly from the bankruptcy to the ranks of billionaires.

Eric put on a rich and capricious young man: "No, John, you gave me a message for Mr. Jobs. I am willing to buy Pixar Studio for $20 million. If this deal is reached, I Will invest 30 million US dollars to make an animated film."

"Eric, I think $20 million, Jobs won't agree. He has invested in Pixar no less than 20 million in the past few years."

Eric said: "John, if you make a business, you will lose money. If you invest more, you have to recover more. It is not business. You can bring my message directly to Mr. Jobs, 20 million, one. There won't be many cents. I am very busy. I don't have time to climb the price. If Mr. Jobs is not satisfied with this price, then I don't have to contact me. I believe he will make a wise choice."

"In this case, okay, I will bring your message to Jobs."

Sending away John Russett, Eric has been jealous for a long time, Jeffrey said: "Jeffrey, how do you hold back this time without persuading me?"

Jeffrey’s staller: “I know it’s useless, and I’m saying so much. But since you asked, I still have to say that buying Pixar is definitely not a wise choice.”

Eric laughed and said, "I wanted to make a bet with you, but unfortunately there is nothing I am interested in, so even if it is."