“I never joke about work-related matters.”
Zhang Shulan's tone was very certain.
If this script is well-made, it could become a major work in the animation industry.
"Okay, once my new department is finalized in the next couple of days, I'll give Director Zhang a definite answer."
Yang Kai also takes his work very seriously: "By the way, send me the new script later so I can take a look. After that, I will personally select technically competent people to join the production team."
Zhang Shulan could tell that Director Yang was not being perfunctory at all; on the contrary, he looked very serious.
Li Zhaoyang, who had already taken out a USB drive from his pocket, placed it on the table and handed it over: "Director Yang, the script is all in here, please keep it safe."
Evening Glow has a contract with Starlight, so showing the script to Yang Kai in advance doesn't require signing any additional contracts.
Even if we take a step back and assume the script is lost by Yang Kai, not only will Wanxia not hold a grudge, but Xingguang's board of directors will personally intervene to settle the matter.
However, Yang Kai wasn't petty; he would never sabotage his own career. Moreover, he was genuinely grateful to Director Li: "Director Li, I'll take a serious look at it later. Tomorrow, we'll start selecting people to form a team to produce it. We'll create a set of artwork first, and if you think it's okay, we can start the actual production."
Zhang Shulan nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for Director Yang's call back in the next couple of days."
After discussing work, the three of them began to have a meal.
After lunch, Zhang Shulan took Zhaoyang back to the company.
Yang Kai put the USB drive in his pocket, afraid it would fall out, so he put it in the inside pocket of his clothes.
After he returned to Starlight, before he could even check the contents of the USB drive, Li Gui called him to her office.
"Once the new department is established, we'll figure out the roles of supervisor and group leaders. Then give me the list and I'll submit it directly."
After giving his instructions, Li Gui said, "Considering that you've just become the head of the department, the company has specially assigned me to go out and develop business. I'll be in charge of your department's first order in the anime and manga category."
Upon hearing this, Yang Kai's eyes lit up: "Brother Li really cares about me!"
Li Gui waved his hand: "Stop being so cocky. Go back to your department now and bring me the list tomorrow."
"Okay."
With Li Ge's words, the pressure on Yang Kai's shoulders was greatly reduced. He then said goodbye and returned to his office.
In the current anime and manga department, those who were supposed to report for duty have already done so, and those who haven't are probably very resentful and have all gone to their leaders to complain.
Ignoring those who hadn't reported for duty, Yang Kai went straight to the office area and shouted, "Everyone, meet in the conference room in 5 minutes."
When a department is newly established, grouping is essential to quickly build up its work efficiency.
For example, the person in charge of setting the style for the artwork, that is, the quality of the artwork depends entirely on whether the style is good or not.
For example, someone is responsible for creating the model. Of course, this is a 3D job. If it's just 2D, then modeling isn't necessary.
Five minutes later.
The meeting room was more than half full, with a total of 32 employees present.
According to the list Yang Kai obtained, 50 people were transferred to the anime and manga department, but 18 of them are currently absent.
After counting the number of people, Yang Kai decided not to wait any longer: "Let's leave those who didn't come for now. I'll go and notify them later. We'll start dividing into groups. After that, the anime department will operate according to these groups."
"From now on, our anime/manga community will be divided into three groups."
"One group is responsible for the art style and coloring."
"Group Two is responsible for production, which includes all 2D work in addition to 3D, and also accepts hand-drawn work."
"The three groups are responsible for editing, post-production, and so on."
After Yang Kai finished speaking, someone raised their hand and asked, "Minister, are you sure we're even taking on hand-drawn portrait work?"
In this industry, hand-drawing is known to be the most expensive and technically demanding.
Some of the top-tier 2D animations we see are actually hand-drawn.
Those frame rates were created by stitching together individual hand-drawn frames, resulting in exceptionally smooth transitions.
If the skill level is insufficient, the transitions will make the audience feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, hand-drawn 2D is more than ten times more difficult than 3D.
but.
If it's well-made and the storyline is compelling, it's basically a blockbuster of the year, a classic that will be remembered forever.
For example, "Fog Hill of Five Elements" is a masterpiece of 2D hand-drawn animation. The plot is smooth and the fighting is exhilarating, making it thrilling and satisfying to watch.
It broke multiple charts and data records in just seven episodes, which is truly astonishing.
“Either don’t do it at all, or if you do it, you should take on all the business. I believe you have the technology.”
Yang Kai said, "Now I will begin calling out names and dividing people into groups."
As expected, all 32 people present were divided into groups.
This also includes the 18 people who did not report to their departments.
These 18 people were also divided into three groups.
Yang Kai will personally inform them in a moment.
If it's confirmed they won't be coming, find someone else to fill their place in the group.
After Yang Kai left the office area, as expected, the anime and manga department was filled with whispers and murmurs.
"Minister, you can't be serious... are you really going to get into 2D hand-drawn art? If other companies approach us, should we do it or not?"
"Of course we'll do it."
"Don't be ridiculous. There are only five or six people who are capable of this technology. How could they possibly handle it?"
"A new broom sweeps clean, so please understand."
"With all this commotion, if we can't get any good anime scripts, the minister will be in an awkward position."
"Alright, stop talking. The minister is still in the next office. Keep your voice down. He'll be our boss from now on."
"By the way, do you think those colleagues who didn't report for duty will actually come?"
"You can see from the group chat that Wang Ya is leaving the company."
"What? Resign? That can't be true..."
"Why don't you guys check the group chat?"
"..."
During the conversation among these employees, Fang Nian, who had just become the group leader, opened WeChat and saw the text posted by Wang Ya in the Starlight General Group.
Wang Ya: "Isn't Starlight a film company? Why do we suddenly want to expand into animation? I was doing just fine in the editing department, what's the point of transferring me there? I have no motivation to work outside of the editing department anyway. If you really want to transfer me to the anime department, I'd rather quit!"
When Wang Yagang said those things in the work group, he was actually prepared to quit.
A few bolder individuals posted messages in the group.
For example, Wang Yaowen from the editorial department said: "Me too. I was very comfortable in the editorial department, and suddenly I was transferred to a new department. Isn't this just making things difficult for me? I want to resign!"
Several others followed suit.
These people are likely to have some savings and not be under much pressure from car loans or mortgages.
If I had any mortgage or car loan pressure, I would never dare to say such a thing.
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