Hollywood Starts with Animation

"Hollywood starts with animation ()"

The LOGO of Weta Digital is an insect that looks a bit like a flea. Locally in New Zealand, the scientific name of this insect is called "Weta". Director Peter Jackson was terrified of Weta insects after he was a child.

Therefore, when the computer special effects company was established in 1993, the company's name was defined as - Weta Digital.

This is the origin of Weta Digital.

In 2020, Weta Digital and Industrial Light \u0026 Magic will always hold the most cutting-edge position in the film and television special effects industry, and also represent the top technical level in the entire industry.

MAYA is the main, MAX, realflow, houdini, C4D, XSI, LIGHTWAVE...

The software for this series of film and television special effects basically comes from two companies, Weta Digital and Industrial Light and Magic.

Even in 2020, film and television special effects companies in Great Heaven, South Korea, Japan and other countries and regions have been established one after another, but they still cannot shake the status of Weta Digital and Industrial Light and Magic. They are completely similar to Taishan Beidou on the rivers and lakes. !

In 2001, George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic was already the dominant player in the industry.

But what about Weta Digital in 2001?

Hehe, it is now a younger brother!

Don't dare to say anything else, just the film and television special effects companies in the Burbank area of ​​the United States, if you list them casually, there are 30 companies that are crushing Weta Digital.

—Richard Taylor!

He is the core character of Weta Digital!

He is not only the founder of Weta Digital, but also a good friend of Peter Jackson. He is also a top special effects master with wild ideas.

The beautiful, free and wild Pandora planet with magnificent suspended islands in the film "Avatar" actually originated from Richard Taylor.

"It is precisely because Weta Digital has Richard Taylor that Weta Digital has value. Otherwise, whoever buys a good special effects company in the Burbank area will be much better than Weta Digital." Zucker Secretly in my heart.

Soon...  

Zucker and Victor and his party successfully arrived at Weta Digital.

"Mr. Wald, Mr. Jones, welcome to Weta Digital."

It was naturally bearded Peter Jackson who greeted Zucker and others. And, of course, a whole bunch of Weta employees.

Zuke smiled and said, "Peter, we are friends. Are you treating me like an outsider with such a big fanfare?"

Peter laughed and said, "How come? It's because you are my friends that I want to make the battle bigger."

Victor twitched the corners of his mouth, pointed to the outside, and said, "What about these media reporters?"

Hearing this, Peter Jackson sneered.

embarrassing~

Zuke clapped his hands and said, "These reporters were definitely created by you, Peter. Of course, don't worry, I will definitely cooperate today."

Suddenly, Peter Jackson's eyes lit up.

Today's Weta Digital is not the top existence in the special effects industry in the future. It is just a younger brother. Peter Jackson, the host of Zucker's visit this time, will of course not give up the opportunity to promote.

They need more orders!

In his words: "As long as Zucker's visit to Weta Digital is widely publicized, other film and television companies will inevitably become interested. At that time, the special effects orders from major film companies will not come like rain. Are you coming?!"

Peter Jackson's chicken thief is very.

Apart from being a director, he is also a businessman.

This is a very happy mood today, and I am willing to give face to Peter Jackson. At the moment, when interviewing reporters, it is called a comer who will not refuse.

"Mr. Wald, during your visit to New Zealand, apart from visiting Weta Digital, are you interested in investing in New Zealand?"

"Mr Victor Jones,

As the CEO of the media giant Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, do you think that New Zealand's local film companies still need to work hard? "

......

One question after another was constantly thrown by a group of media reporters.

Zucker and Victor, who are both old rivers and lakes, naturally answered their questions with ease.

After more than 20 minutes, a group of local New Zealand media reporters got the answers they wanted and left with satisfaction.

"Peter, how's it going, did you keep your face up?" Zucker said.

"Of course, of course!"

Bearded Peter Jackson is now happy like a child, thumbs up, and smiled: "Zuck, you really are my good friend, not to mention, the newspapers and magazines of the major media in New Zealand today, they must be reported. , and definitely can't get around my Weta Digital."

Victor on the side also smiled and said, "It's not just that, right?"

"As far as I know, the New Zealand local government issued a series of policies to support high-tech companies, tax relief, and financial subsidies in early May this year. The arrival of our Golden Dawn will definitely give you and Weta Digital an additional share. Quite a bargain."

Bearded Peter Jackson, the smile on his face stopped abruptly.

no way~

Victor was right, and to the core.

"Huh?" Zucker was also quite surprised.

The naive Peter Jackson is much more cunning than Zucker imagined.

In the following time, Peter Jackson led Zucker and his party to start a formal inspection.

Another founder and soul of Weta Digital, Richard Taylor, is also in it, introducing the level of Weta Digital's film and television special effects technology to Zucker and others.

"Mr. Wald, Mr. Jones, Weta Digital has undertaken special effects production for 19 films since its establishment in 1993, including the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings 1". In order to better present the special effects of the film As a result, my team and I have made further changes in 3D effects and compositing effects in the CG era."

"Or upgrade!"

"Whether it's modeling, materials, lighting, animation, rendering, or keying, wiping, color grading, compositing, scenography... We have made a lot of improvements in every aspect."

Richard Taylor goes on and on.

The bearded Peter Jackson on the side, he was not idle either, adding that he did not fall.

Zucker nodded frequently.

The smile on Victor's face gradually increased.

As for the technology in the computer special effects industry, although Zucker does not know how to produce, his vision is definitely not bad. After all, as a producer, Zucker has dealt with Industrial Light and Magic many times.

hours later.

Zucker and Victor left.

"Peter, they didn't mention buying shares or acquiring them." Richard Taylor frowned.

"Shouldn't be!"

The bearded Peter Jackson with a naive appearance also wondered at the moment: "Am I guessing wrong? He really just came to visit, not with the idea of ​​taking a stake in us?"

ding ding ding~

At this moment, the office door was pushed open.

An executive said excitedly: "Boss, just now the company received two faxes from Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox Pictures from Hollywood, and they will also come to visit our company."

Paramount?

20th Century Fox?

In an instant, Richard and Jackson looked at each other, seeing the surprise in their eyes.

They do not refuse to come to powerful film and television companies, and they do not even reject investment in Weta Digital.

After all, having a backer means more capital investment, which also means that it will bring a lot of special effects to undertake orders.

" "The first more is sent.