The Super VCD uses MPEG-II encoding technology, and can achieve 4-channel stereo sound and an image resolution of 350 lines, which is basically the highest resolution of domestic TVs in the 1990s.
Zhao Ye has always liked to start researching the next generation of products as soon as the first generation is launched, so as to always maintain a technological lead.
While DVD is superior to Super VCD, it is more difficult to develop. Wujiang Group can practice with Super VCD first, as Super VCD uses the same encoding technology as DVD, which will greatly help with future DVD development.
Before he knew it, it was past five o'clock in the afternoon. Seeing that it was almost time to get off work, Zhao Ye finally left Loongson Company.
On the way back, Zhao Ye became increasingly interested in the Super VCD.
If current video recorders can still compete with VCDs in terms of picture quality, then when faced with a super VCD, video recorders will be completely finished.
In Western countries, most households use video recorders. It's not impossible for Wujiang Group to use a VCD to break into a house, but it would be quite difficult. If they replaced the VCD with a super VCD, they could not only break in but also commit robbery, and the victim would willingly hand over their money…
“VCDs were first introduced in developing countries because, firstly, these countries had not yet had time to be dominated by video recorders; secondly, VCDs were cheaper than video recorders; and thirdly, pirated discs were inexpensive and easy to popularize.”
"Once the Super VCD is developed, we must immediately enter the Western market! Before the DVD is even developed, let's make a fortune from it!"
Zhao Ye smiled. It's so cool to have cheat codes!
We know exactly how to develop and how to win!
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Around 10 a.m. the next morning.
"Boss, Wang Fulin, the director of 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' just called. He said that 'Dream of the Red Chamber' has been completed and approved for review. It is scheduled to air on CCTV-1 at 8 pm on July 1st!"
Liu Yinyin walked up to Zhao Ye and said with a smile, "Previously, our Wujiang collaborated with 'Journey to the West' on promotional activities, and the results were remarkable, greatly enhancing the influence of 'Journey to the West.' I guess Director Wang probably had the same idea!"
Zhao Ye put down the document and, upon hearing Liu Yinyin's guess, nodded and smiled: "Yes, that should be it. Go and contact Director Wang Fulin and tell him that Wujiang Group will be collaborating with 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' and that all of the group's beverage brands will feature stills from the show. In addition, Wujiang Group will have several of the main characters from 'Dream of the Red Chamber' endorse its VCD products."
Originally, "Dream of the Red Chamber" was broadcast in 1987. Many plots from the novel did not appear on television. However, after Wujiang Group invested funds, the "Dream of the Red Chamber" production team filmed for more than a year in order to make the filming more exquisite and fully restore the plot of "Dream of the Red Chamber".
VCD really hit the jackpot this time. The moment "Dream of the Red Chamber" aired, everyone wondered who could surpass the popularity of Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Jia Baoyu, and Wang Xifeng...
Domestic celebrities charge very low endorsement fees, and given that Wujiang is an investor in "Dream of the Red Chamber," getting them to endorse the film is a piece of cake.
With the popularity of "Dream of the Red Chamber" as its foundation, the VCD is expected to quickly become a nationwide sensation and then a global bestseller!
Upon hearing this, Liu Yinyin nodded and replied, "Okay, boss, I'll contact Director Wang Fulin right now."
After Liu Yinyin left, Zhao Ye fell into deep thought, wondering what brand name to give the VCD.
After thinking it over, "Boundless VCD" seems like a good name.
Wujiang is a very well-known name in China, practically a household name. In the eyes of many, Wujiang is a high-end technology giant, and the combination of "Wujiang + VCD" naturally inspires trust – it is a high-tech product!
Not only domestically, but also internationally, countless consumers will flock to the "Boundless" brand.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Zhao Ye decided to use the brand name "Boundless VCD".
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At that very moment, Director Wang Fulin received a call from Zhao Ye's secretary, Liu Yinyin.
"Director Wang, hello. I'm Liu Yinyin, Zhao Ye's secretary. Our boss plans to have Wujiang Group and 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' operate in tandem..."
Liu Yinyin explained Zhao Ye's intentions to director Wang Fulin in detail, and stated that the endorsement fee would be determined based on the role played, but would start at least at 100,000 RMB.
Director Wang Fulin became increasingly pleased as he listened.
With the cooperation of Wujiang Group, the viewership ratings for "Dream of the Red Chamber" are sure to soar.
Moreover, the creators of Dream of the Red Chamber endorsed the VCDs developed by Wujiang Group, earning a good income, which can be considered compensation for the hardships they endured on set over the years.
The production team of "Dream of the Red Chamber" was very poor; all the money went into filming. The actors' salaries were extremely low. Ouyang Fenqiang, the male lead who played Jia Baoyu, received 80 yuan per episode when he had a lot of screen time, and only 60 yuan when he had less. Throughout the entire filming of "Dream of the Red Chamber," he only received a little over three thousand yuan…
Chen Xiaoxu, the actress who played Lin Daiyu, only earned 60 yuan per episode.
The income of these actors is far less than that of an ordinary worker.
Hong Kong artists of the same period earned significantly more. Popular artists earned at least tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, while better ones earned hundreds of thousands or even millions. Top stars like Jackie Chan earned at least five million Hong Kong dollars.
Even if a domestic actor becomes famous throughout the country, his salary will not be very high.
Many actors in mainland China aspire to develop their careers in Hong Kong, seemingly believing that actors there can earn a lot of money and are superior to others.
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