John Lassett explained: "Mr. Williams, the girl's movements do seem a little stiff. Before the production, I have reminded Mr. Hansen of this problem. It was Mr. Hansen who insisted that we take a look at the effect."

Eric looked at Jeffrey, who nodded.

"Can't you do it smoother? Mr. Lasett, money is not a problem. This opening LOGO may have to be used for many years, and of course you have to keep improving."

John Lasset shook his head and said, "Mr. Williams, I promise, this is the highest level of 3D animation at present. Pixar only started an attempt to model human movements last year. Compared to the baby in the previous short film "Tin Iron Soldier", the movements of the little girl in red in the opening film have been much smoother. Other studios can't even do this level."

When Eric heard the name "Tin Iron Soldier", a thought flashed in his mind, but he didn't catch it. His main focus was on the opening of the Firefly.

Since it could not be improved, Eric and Jeffrey whispered.

In the 30-second opening, except for the slight flaw in the screen of the girl opening the bottle cap to release the firefly, everything else is perfect. Moreover, after editing, the opening opening logo is usually around 15 seconds, which is shorter. For example, the trailer to be played in the Super Bowl, perhaps only the firefly cut out the two words Firefly-Film for only five seconds. Therefore, the 30-second short film material is enough to cut a more perfect logo.

In this case, Eric did not ask Pixar to rework again, and the matter was much simpler. He signed the document and paid the final payment to John Lassett. He completed all this. John Lassett rejected Eric's invitation to dinner. Just as he was about to leave, Eric suddenly stopped John again.

"Mr. Rasett, I remember you mentioned "Tin Soldier" just now?"

John Lasay nodded: "Yes, Mr. Williams, this short film was made by us last February. About five minutes, it has already declared the best short film for this year's Oscar."

When Eric heard the other party mention Oscar, he made sure it was completely confirmed.

"John, don't mind if I call you that, you can call me Eric. If you have no urgent matters next, can you stay and chat for a while? I'm very interested in 3D animation."

John Lasset looked at Eric's expression seriously, and he suddenly remembered that Eric was about to become the youngest billionaire in Hollywood with the box office of the movie "Home Imperial". Pixar has now reached the end of his life and may collapse at any time. Perhaps, the young man in front of him could save Pixar.

Thinking of this, John Lasset became eager: "Of course it's okay, Eric."

In the Firefly's conference room, John Lasset explained: "The idea of ​​"Tin Soldier" comes from my little nephew. Last Christmas, I saw him crawling around in a bunch of toys, messing up the sorted toys. Then the idea for this animated short film was created. Eric, if you are interested, I can call my assistant and send the video tape over."

Eric also noticed the enthusiasm in John Lasset's eyes, and at the same time confirmed that now is the best chance to win Pixar. If the memory is not wrong, the reason why Pixar attracted the attention of the animation giant Disney and eventually signed a contract with Disney for three 3D animated films was because "Tin Iron Soldier" won the Oscar for Best Animation Short Film.

Originally, Eric thought he would have five or six years to win Pixar, but now he thought that if Pixar signs a contract with Disney again like he did in his previous life, there would be huge variables if he wanted to win Pixar again.

In order to let John Lasset know that he is really interested in 3D animation, Eric agreed with John's proposal: "If it's convenient, please ask your assistant to go there."

John Lassett called and after half an hour, Eric and his men returned to the screening room again.

...

The new toy soldier looked at everything in the room curiously, and a silly baby crawled in. The soldier was full of expectations for the new owner. But the baby's roughness towards the toy forced the soldier to try to escape the baby's claws, but the musical instruments it carried on him jingled, attracting the baby's attention, and a chase with huge size difference began...

John Lasset sat on Eric's right hand. As the animation was played, John whispered to Eric in a simple sentence to explain some technical difficulties in the seemingly simple picture.

Eric listened carefully and nodded from time to time to express his understanding. The animation was finished soon. Although he wanted to complain about the baby's appearance in the animation, Eric still praised the animation on the surface.

There is no way. Whether it is animation or games, Westerners strive to be realistic when making it. Eric, who is an oriental in his bones, looks like one word: ugly. In comparison, the animations and games produced by Orientals, no matter the inner quality, the characters are quite beautiful. This is more prominent in 3D games. Just look at whether the characters are beautiful or not, you can determine the rough origin of a game.

After playing the animation, Eric and his friends did not leave the screening room again, but continued to talk about 3D animation. Compared to John Lasette, who had little confidence in 3D technology, Eric knew the development prospects of 3D animation well. After talking, Eric couldn't help but reveal a little about the idea of ​​"Toy Story".

"Eric, you must have come up with this creativity after watching "Tin Iron Soldier". I actually had the idea of ​​making 3D animated feature films, but you know, with Pixar's current situation, it is completely impossible to realize this plan."

Finally, he talked about the main topic in a row. Eric changed his serious expression and asked in a low voice: "John, is Jobs almost unable to hold on?"

This matter is not a secret in the industry, and can be found out as long as you are interested. John Lasette did not hide it: "Jobs just sold Pixar's hardware department, and now only the software animation department is left. If there is no miracle," John said this, looking at Eric with expectations, and then said: "Pixar Studio will either be disbanded or sold, but not many people are willing to take over."

"Why no one is willing to take over? Pixar's technology should be the most advanced in the industry, right?"

John Lasette hesitated on this issue and watched Eric, a possible funder, struggle for a few seconds, but in the end he was just a fanatical technician. He was not a businessman used to intrigue. He finally decided to tell the truth: "Because 3D animation technology is too expensive and has little 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 burning studio."

Eric was very satisfied with John Lasset's candidness. He pretended to think for a minute, and then he sniffed John Lasset's appetite, and then said: "John, I'm very interested in 3D animation. Just so, after "Home Imposses", I have a lot of money to invest in, so if I can, I'm willing to buy Pixar and invest in 3D long animations. Well... the creativity we just talked about is good."

John Lassett thought Eric would lose interest when he heard his explanation, but he didn't expect that he would hear such words and didn't know what to say for a moment.

The two had a very pleasant chat just now, and he still had a good impression of this young man. Therefore, instinct, John did not want Eric to fall into Pixar again like Jobs. The reason why Jobs, the billionaire, is now at the end of his life is because Pixar constantly draws funds from him, but does not create corresponding economic benefits.

But on the other hand, he really loves 3D animation technology very much. Otherwise, he would not have repeatedly rejected his old boss Disney's olive branch and stayed in Pixar Studios that everyone is not optimistic about.

After thinking about it, John Lassett proposed a compromise: "Eric, I think there is no need to buy Pixar at all. If you are interested in 3D animation, you can invest in Pixar a 3D cartoon, so that it won't cost too much money, and if... fail, you can also calmly withdraw."

Eric was somewhat surprised that with John's own position, he could make such pertinent suggestions instead of trying every means to fool himself into entering the game.

But if he really did this as John's suggestion, it would be like becoming a living Lei Feng and making wedding dress for Jobs. After the success of "Toy Story" in his previous life, Pixar's stock price soared, and Jobs directly stepped into the ranks of billionaires from the brink of bankruptcy.

Eric put on a rich and willful young man's tone: "No, John, bring me a message to Mr. Jobs for me. I'm willing to buy Pixar Studios for $20 million. If this deal is reached, I'll invest $30 million to create an animated movie."

"Eric, I think Jobs won't agree to $20 million. He has invested Pixar in the past few years."

Eric said: "John, there are profits and losses in business. If you invest more, you have to recover more, and that is not business. Just bring my message to Mr. Jobs directly. 20 million, not a cent. I am very busy and have no time to climb on the price. If Mr. Jobs is not satisfied with this price, then there is no need to contact me. I believe he will make a wise choice."

"So that's the case, okay, I will bring your message to Jobs truthfully."

After sending John Lasset away, Eric said to Jeffrey who had been holding it in for a long time: "Jeffrey, why did you resist and not persuade me this time?"

Jeffrey spread his hands: "Why do you say so much even though you know it's useless? But since you asked, I still want to say that buying Pixar is definitely not a wise choice."
Chapter completed!