494 Chapter 489 Outlet (seeking subscription, tickets) (1/2)
Scott Rose's personal resume is very strong, and his former position as the head of the special effects department of Industrial Light and Magic is also the cornerstone of his business.
As for the reason why he came out to start a business, it is not all for selfishness.
In order to shoot ”Star Wars”, George Lucas set up Industrial Light and Magic to be responsible for the special effects of the project.But he does not understand professional technology research and development.
It was Scott Rose who led the team who spent five years turning this unprofitable company into a slightly profitable company, turning an emerging studio with no foundation and technical reserves into a company that is at the forefront of the times. s company.
However, George, as the chairman of the company, has barely appeared, like an invisible landlord. After the company has become formal, he rejected the resolution of the management to buy the company’s shares. It was working in vain and the peach-picking method was too domineering. In angrily, Scott quit and decided to create his own special effects company.
Of course, what really changed Lehman's view of him was his thinking about the future of the film special effects studio...
”Scott, don't mind if I call you that. Actually, I am very interested in visual effects. If possible, can we talk for a while.”
Scott Rose suddenly took a serious look at Lehman. He knew that this man had become another billionaire in Hollywood by virtue of many hit movies.
However, the current situation in the digital field is not good, and it may be sold at a low price by shareholders at any time.Maybe he can save the digital field.
Thinking of this, Scott Rose became eager to talk about sex...
”...In 1994, I tried to create a special effects trade association, trying to gather important figures in the visual effects industry to increase the voice and customization power of the industry. But in the end it failed.
Because in this industry, the managers who run the company are often not businessmen, and there is no capital behind them, and because there is no freedom of funds, everyone is afraid to die and feels insecure. Just like the retort of George Lucas, if you Give them enough beer and pizza, they can do anything...We have no reason to choose not to do it, because if we don’t do it, we can’t survive. Therefore, the special effects industry looks prosperous, but it is profit-oriented and short-sighted. Seeking short-term profit cannot be done in the long-term.”
”Why do you say that?” Lyman clinked glasses with him, the mellow aroma of dark beer spread on the tip of his tongue, and he didn't seem to understand Scott.
”Because the managers of every visual effects company will be fired on the grounds that they cannot make the company profitable, so why do they want to show up and do some long-term planning? Everyone knows where their technical shortcomings are, but centralized public relations are If you have to spend money, there is no guarantee that it will work. In order to make a profit, you must put aside not looking and not paying attention. This is a very painful thing.”
”Then what do you think should be done?” Lehman asked deliberately.
”In my opinion, the most powerful special effects studios currently include Industrial Light & Magic, Sony Graphics, Digital Domain, Weta Digital, Method, DoubleNegative, and Comparable Mondo. A few years ago, rhythmic colors could also be added. If one of the leaders can gather 2 billion US dollars to buy several other companies, then they can completely control the entire special effects industry, which means that the pricing power is in the hands of our special effects company, not the studio. Therefore, to improve the status quo of the industry, the only way forward is to merge and lock the last talent and the best technology. Those studios can only negotiate prices, not as much as they say. Because, the most powerful special effects blockbusters Must rely on world-class visual effects technology...”