My Animation Era

"Mr. Gu, that's well said!"

As soon as the symposium ended, Mr. Qiu from Konjac Animation came up to Gu Miao, gave a thumbs up and praised.

"Your words have pointed the way for everyone. After listening to your speech, I also want to try out an animation with unpopular niche themes..."

"You can go and try."

Konjac Animation As a good friend of Wanbao, Gu Miao is happy to give Mr. Qiu a clear path: "Isn't the tomb robbing genre very popular in online novels recently? I don't think it will be a big problem to adapt it."

"Oh! Really?"

"Since you said so, Mr. Gu, I have to study it later."

After hearing this, Mr. Qiu's interest suddenly increased. He silently wrote down the two words "tomb robbing" and planned to go back and read it carefully to see if it was worthy of adaptation.

If there is really value in adapting it, and if the copyright is not expensive, then Mr. Qiu wouldn’t mind buying it and trying out a film on an unpopular niche subject.

Although under his promotion, Konjac Animation has given up most of its original projects and focuses on animation outsourcing business.

But this does not mean that Mr. Qiu has completely given up on "original" animation.

The main reason why I changed my mind and stopped doing original work was because I had no money and was about to lose my life. Now that I have made money, and this kind of "unpopular niche" subject matter doesn't cost much, it doesn't hurt to give it a try.

This is not the point.

After the painful lessons of the past few years, Mr. Qiu’s obsession with original animation is no longer what it once was.

Rather than the so-called "tomb robbing" theme, he wanted to get a big production order from Gu Miao for the "sequel" of a well-known animation.

"Um? A sequel?"

Under the leadership of Mr. Qiu, Gu Miao entered a Western restaurant and took a seat. When he heard this, he couldn't help but ask: "Aren't we always cooperating in this regard?"

If he remembered correctly.

From the end of last year to now, Konjac Animation has been involved in the production of many projects under Wanbao Animation.

The two parties cooperate so closely that they can be said to be wearing the same pants. Why did Mr. Qiu suddenly talk about this?

"That's not what I meant..."

Mr. Qiu waved his hand and sighed: "What I mean is that our Konjac Animation has not produced a complete animation for a long time."

"So I would like to discuss with you whether it is possible to hand over a complete animation project to us for production?"

"Don't worry, the fees will be cheaper. It doesn't matter how much money you make, the main thing is to produce a complete animation, which will give us a greater sense of accomplishment."

A complete animation project?

Gu Miao took a sip of water and looked at Mr. Qiu opposite, her eyes full of surprise.

He really didn't expect that President Qiu would suddenly make such a request. But from Mr. Qiu's perspective, it's really boring to keep "beating" people.

As everyone knows.

The outsourcing part of animation is usually some "repetitive" dirty work that is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Doing this kind of work consumes an animator's will.

Konjac Animation used to be an original company.

Now in order to survive, I have to give up my original work and work as a nanny at Wanbao's house next door, mopping floors and wiping tables and doing all kinds of dirty work.

It's okay for a short period of time.

Over time, I am afraid that most people in the company will feel that Konjac Animation has no future and that continuing to stay here is a waste of time and life...

Until then, Konjac anime will be in danger! Mr. Qiu may not be able to suppress the continuous resignation reports.

Based on this premise, Gu Miao can understand Mr. Qiu's thoughts.

But he was very hesitant...

Wanbao has many IPs, most of which are "high-quality animation projects." Is it really okay to leave this kind of animation project to Konjac Animation?

"Mr. Gu!"

Seemingly seeing through Gu Miao's hesitation and knowing what he was thinking, Mr. Qiu quickly patted his chest and assured, "If you are worried, you can send someone to our company to supervise us at all times."

"If you are not satisfied with the finished film, we can tear it down and redo it."

"let me see……"

Gu Miao touched her chin and said, "Then the nature of the cooperation is still the same as before, right? You are an OEM, and you only get wages and bonuses?"

"right!"

Mr. Qiu affirmed: "The copyright still belongs to Wanbao. We only need the naming rights of a producer to let the audience know that this season is produced by Konjac Animation."

Co-producer?

This doesn't matter, after all, it's just a name to let everyone know that this animation is produced by Konjac Animation.

Gu Miao frowned and fell into deep thought.

Mr. Qiu did not urge him. It took more than ten minutes before he said, "Okay, I agree."

"Well, it just so happens that no one will take over the fourth season of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" this year. Are you willing to do it?"

"Huh? Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf?"

Mr. Qiu's eyes widened and he looked at Gu Miao in disbelief.

What did he hear?

I thought that even if Mr. Gu agreed to this matter, he would not hand over his flagship IP to Konjac Animation to produce a sequel.

Mr. Qiu expected it to be the second season of "Happy Baby" or the third season of "Pig Man"...

The result turned out to be the famous "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf"!

"That's right, Pleasant Goat!"

When Gu Miao said this, her expression was full of embarrassment and helplessness.

The IP "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" is definitely a "hot potato" in Wanbao Animation.

He asked Huang Kun, Hou Bin, Director Wang, Guo Hongwei and others one after another, and everyone said that they would rather starve to death and jump from the Wanbao Building than take over the fourth season.

Don't ask, it's just too cowardly to ask.

Pleasant Goat is too famous, and it has also experienced serious "audience loss". Two years ago, everyone would have been happy to take the job.

But now...

Who dares to film the fourth season of this thing?

That's what it should be after the filming is completed. After all, the IP reputation of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" is here and has nothing to do with you as the director.

The filming went wrong. If you think about the "cyber violence" Guo Hongwei suffered when the third season was broadcast, you will know that it was all the director's fault. Who can withstand this?

This kind of thankless project, Wanbao and the old fritters would refuse to take it on no matter what.

no way!

Gu Miao, who was worried that no one would take over the job, would have to go out and take over the "sin" by herself. After learning about Mr. Qiu's request, although there was no expression on her face, she was actually smiling in her heart.

Great!

There are people who are willing to take this hot potato away.

Mr. Qiu is indeed a good brother.

Knowing that no one in Wanbao was willing to take this job, he took the initiative to stand up and said righteously: If I don't go to hell, who will?

It's so touching.

"come on!"

Before Mr. Qiu could speak, Gu Miao couldn't wait to finalize the matter and said, "I'll have someone send you the preliminary plan and information later."

"Mr. Qiu, don't worry!"

"Not only will the producer be named, your name will also be posted at the beginning of the animation... bold and big! We must let the audience know that Pleasant Goat Season 4 is made by you."

Mr. Qiu: "..."

Why did he smell a "conspiracy" in this sentence?

Trivia: The more popular and influential an anime is, the harder it is to determine the director/supervisor of the sequel...