The purpose of actively looking for Kodak is, of course, to monopolize and then monopolize. No business is more profitable than monopoly. Sheffield Film Patent Company has a large number of patents in the film industry. But it is not impeccable. This point was explained by the young Rockefeller when Rockefeller and

Carnegie's War of Steel is a perfect example.

Carnegie believed that iron ore was not more precious than coke, so among the two important raw materials, he paid more attention to coke, and felt that iron ore would not be considered its weakness. But this weakness was discovered by the old Rockefeller, and eventually

Became the trump card to conquer Carnegie's steel kingdom.

In the end, the two reconciled, and Carnegie also secretly resolved his hatred with the Rockefeller family. Otherwise, the Steel King might have been replaced in a few years, and there would be no way to wait for Morgan to launch an offensive this time.

The Sheffield Film Patent Company is impeccable in terms of film patents, but film is required for film shooting, and the most suitable film now is in the hands of Kodak. In 1884, the Eastman Dry Plate and Film Company was established.

The company changed from a partnership to a joint-stock company with assets of $200,000 and fourteen shareholders. Eastman negative film was launched. Mr. Eastman and his colleague William H. Walker invented the negative photo paper roll.

Eastman was launched in 1885, the first transparent photographic "film" in the United States. This film was used until the 21st century. Kodak also opened a wholesale office in London, England.

If you want to establish dominance in the film industry, the only place where you can still be restrained is on film. After learning that Carnegie almost capsized in the ditch, Sheffield became even more cautious and scrutinized his own industry.

Are there any omissions?

"The Olympic champion's film was also made by Kodak." Sheffield said slowly, looking at George Eastman, "Although it seems that the relationship between the film and the film manufacturer is not direct, as a very

A successful businessman, George Eastman, should understand that the development of related industries will lead to the same development of the original industry, such as the steel industry. With technology that only has iron ore but no coke, the steel produced may not necessarily be accepted."

George Eastman nodded, admitted that what Sheffield said was reasonable, and praised, "If Harry knew that his son had such a pattern, he would definitely be very happy."

"Well, don't mention my father. If he was willing to work harder, I wouldn't have to bear everything that my age should not bear so early, and move forward with a heavy load!" When Sheffield heard the other party mention the old man, his face turned slightly.

With such a hint of embarrassment, he continued, "So my purpose is very simple. The Film Patent Company and Kodak Film will cooperate to jointly dominate everything in the film market. I wonder what George Eastman thinks of this suggestion?"

For the pioneer monopolist, the difference lies in the difficulty of entry for new entrants. If Coca-Cola raises its price significantly, resulting in a significant increase in gross profit, investors in other industries can enter to get a share of the pie. In fact, if Coca-Cola has some ideas in its pricing strategy: According to the small and medium-sized beverage

The company sells at a slightly loss-making price, so that few competitors can compete with it.

The current Kodak Company has such a position in the film field. It is already a leading company in the film field, so naturally there will be collaborators. It is very normal that the first person is Sheffield, because his film patent company,

It is an industry related to the film industry.

For Sheffield, the film field is a very fulfilling career. After all, I can only feed shit. The sense of accomplishment is extraordinary. Once hegemony in the film field is achieved, many things can be changed subtly, and it is very important for citizens.

If class brainwashing is not possible, you can learn from your Korean counterparts. Can you find a Korean movie in which the chaebol is the biggest villain, and in the end the chaebol is imprisoned and the group collapses?

On the contrary, most chaebols are positive characters, and even the villains are individual. Chaebols in the eyes of ordinary people are ordinary people in the eyes of real chaebols.

For Kodak, the advantage is that Kodak can extract some additional benefits from the film industry.

Sure enough, George Eastman is very interested in this. It can be said that he now feels as happy as being hit by a pie. Someone actively invites him to give money. Is there anything happier than this?

Surrounded by a huge sense of happiness, George Eastman even felt that as long as there were patent fees, none of this would be a problem. He said, "Mr. William took the initiative to mention the patent fees. It is really surprising. If our country is all William

With honest businessmen like Mr., the country will definitely develop better."

If you can speak, speak more! Sheffield accepted all of George Eastman's compliments, and even felt that they were not enough. He boasted, "Everyone knows that United Company has always been a model of compliance with laws and regulations in the business field.

.We have great respect for knowledge. We know that every patent embodies the sweat of many developers, how can we turn a blind eye? Besides, United Company is a big company, and it has the role of leading social trends, and we dare not do it here.

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Who can’t say this truth, and in countries under the Soviet system, even the people can come out and say a few words. Of course, Sheffield is an expert in self-praise. He is obviously attracted by Edith Rockefeller’s body curves. He must say that it is a weight-bearing

Move forward.

"I am going to use 1% of the box office of profitable movies as royalties. I hope that Kodak can support the newly emerging industry of the film industry and eliminate the emergence of other competitors." Sheffield said righteously, "Movies

The industry is an emerging industry, and the current profit is not high and needs some protection. The current patent fees may not be much, but considering the bright prospects, Kodak will not suffer."

What was the total box office of Hollywood last year? It was four million U.S. dollars. In other words, based on last year's box office, Kodak could get a royalty of $40,000. In fact, it was not reached at all, because many movies did not make any money at all. Thanks

What Field said is that most movies lose money on their box office share of profitable movies, which means that Kodak can only collect less than 20,000 US dollars in royalties.

Considering Kodak's current position in the film field, this number is really not that much. Compared with the cameras sold, it feels like a drop in the bucket.

Sure enough, as soon as George Eastman heard this number, his joy was diluted a lot. Now he had no longer saved several years of salary, and when he started a business with three thousand dollars, ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars was more valuable to ordinary people.

For people, it is a huge sum of money, but for Kodak, it is not a particularly big profit. It is better to have it, but it is nothing if not to have it.

"I am also reasonable about supporting emerging industries. This is not undiscussable." George Eastman muttered, and when he looked up, he suddenly remembered that this was the Rockefeller Estate. He was only thinking about the patent fees and had no idea what this place belonged to.

Who forgot, he changed the topic and said, "Okay, let's just use Mr. William's mention to finalize the contract. It can be regarded as my optimistic view of the development of the film industry."

"Mr. George Eastman, thank you very much. I must say that the future of the film industry is very good." Sheffield said, regardless of what George Eastman thought in his heart, "With Kodak film

With your support, this little tree will grow into a towering tree one day and give you rich rewards."

Although he doesn't think highly of Hollywood's hegemony, the United States has the world's largest national power and economy and offers the best treatment, which will certainly attract talents from many countries to come to this country for development.

Everything is about money. There must be brave men under heavy rewards. With such a country as the backing, Hollywood should certainly become the overlord of world movies. In Sheffield’s eyes, the various Hollywood comic adaptations in the 21st century are different from those of the past.

Compared with the era of classic movies, it should be said that it has declined relatively.

This is also inseparable from the economic problems of the United States, but now that the United States is on the rise, Hollywood will only become more and more popular, attracting the entire country, and even the entire world, to come with handsome men and beautiful women who become famous overnight.

In the Rockefeller Estate, Sheffield and George Eastman signed a contract on behalf of the Sheffield Film Patent Company and Kodak regarding the exclusive use of film. While using Kodak film, additional use fees were required.

The condition is that Kodak cannot give other filmmakers and Hollywood films the same treatment.

The contract was signed and both parties were very satisfied with it. This is another contract between consumers and users.

Now Sheffield can say that the film industry will become the industry with the strongest control over him at present, but he will not take advantage of it. Making money from movies is the best thing, but it doesn't matter if it is not. The biggest benefit of movies is that it has a subtle impact on citizens.

His understanding of the role of guidance has never changed.

"You seem very happy!" Edith Rockefeller saw Sheffield returning with a smile. She knew immediately that the negotiation must have gone very smoothly. "Why, are you going to Arlington or Los Angeles now?"

"Let's see and talk about it! I'd better send you back to Chicago, it's not impossible!" Sheffield said with a smile, "I am actually more interested in emerging industries than traditional industries. This is the case in the film industry. Now I finally

I have reached an unparalleled status in an industry. Although this industry is still very small, I believe the future is in my hands."

The film hegemony is already in Sheffield's hands after the contract with Kodak. This is the first industry that he has achieved impeccable performance. If there is any weakness, it is the weakness that any capitalist should avoid, greed! Don't
Chapter completed!