Generally speaking, 80% of the special effects production of movies is solved by computers in post-production, and 20% is the establishment of 3D models.

The creation of the digital field was because James Cameron was dissatisfied with the 3D model production level of ILM and did not meet his vision of the big ship "Titanic", so he established this special effects company and did it himself.

Therefore, in terms of 3D technology research and development, the strength of the digital field is beyond the reach of industrial light and magic.

The digital special effects department is world-renowned and comprehensive, ranging from API-based dynamics plug-ins, implicit surface models of fluid particles, to batch OTLs, all of which are highly accurate and beautiful.

In particular, a large-scale, high-efficiency fluid dynamics calculation software based on closed flow container farms independently developed in the digital field has a great effect on the production of special effects for large scenes, and the efficiency can even exceed three times that of industrial light and magic.

And the picture of an animated movie, usually the whole screen is full of special effects shots, which simply complements each other.

James Cameron is an artist, let him make films, hold art exhibitions, sail on the sea, he is interested, let him manage the company, he is not in the mood.

This also led to a perfect start in the digital field, but because of the big boss's lack of business, in the business competition, lack of sufficient channel support, and soon lost in the Hollywood special effects wave.

It's not about technology, it's about networking!

Without the business provided by the studios, no matter how high the level of the digital field is, there will be no source of profit.

Now, Donn intends to take over the digital realm, which is certainly in line with James Cameron's ideas!

Did he start this special effects company to make money?

Nonsense.

This industry is not profitable at all.

In order to manage the company, is it in power?

Nonsense.

Management in the digital realm, he is never involved.

Cameron has only one idea for the digital realm - that is, when he makes movies, he can have a company that makes special effects exactly what he wants!

Based on his friendship with Donn, is there a difference between the digital realm in Don's hands and his hands?

He and Don were supposed to be the biggest partners.

And letting Don take over the digital field also saved him a lot of trouble.

Don won't cheat his friends, at least not in terms of money, he made a generous move and directly offered a high price of $20 million in the digital field!

You know, the digital field is only the third special effects company in Hollywood.

Pacific Digital Imaging Studio, which ranked second, was acquired by DreamWorks Animation last year for a total of only $17 million.

Don's offer of $20 million is absolutely full of sincerity!

James Cameron naturally doesn't care about the price difference of several million, and his "Unsinkable" has a 10% global box office dividend, which will be a huge amount of money.

However, the other two founders of the digital field, Stan Winston and Scott Ross, are very excited.

Don, sure enough, it's the big boss!

Lavish!

……

A week later, Tosca Musk was called to Donn's office again.

This time, the situation was obviously different, and even the little secretary, Ella Fisher, secretly winked at her, which was obviously a good thing.

"Tosca, sit down. ”

Don was very accommodating, picked up a thick stack of papers from his desk, walked to the couch opposite Tosca Musk, sat down, and pushed the documents over.

"What is this?" said Tosca Musk, slightly stunned.

Tang En said lightly: "In the past few days, I have discussed with several senior executives of the company, and they all agreed...... You're the one we need!"

That's certainly his side of the story.

According to Bill McNick, the attitude towards Tosca Musk is: either give up as soon as possible, or increase support.

A person like her who is so assertive and has such a strong subjective initiative in her work is a pillar if she uses it well, and she can't use it well...... Most likely, it was a bag of explosives.

Clearly, Don cast a vote of confidence.

Isn't the reason why Donn wants to get rid of Tony Granmore, the head of the Starz television network, because he is too unassertive?

Tosca Musk is independent, autonomous, open-minded, and strong at heart, and deserves Donn's trust.

What's more, the more female executives there are at Down Pictures, the more supportive Donn is for feminism.

This is a macro-strategic unity.

Hearing Donn's words, Tosca Musk immediately woke up to the fact that this was a very formal "organizational" conversation, and immediately sat upright, looking like he was listening.

"This is a document in which Don Pictures acquired the remaining 50% stake in Sriwood Animation for $35 million, you can take a look," Don said. If it's okay, you can sign it, oh yes, your brother's side, you're also responsible for explaining it. ”

When Slywood Animation was founded, Tange Pictures invested $30 million, accounting for 50% of the shares, and Elon Musk invested $20 million, accounting for 40% of the shares, in his sister.

Tosca Musk, as the manager, holds 10% of the management shares.

In less than a year, Don has raised the price of a $50 million company to $70 million, showing plenty of magnanimity.

And, of course, overbearing!

This is obviously a negotiated deal between the two parties, and Don is completely unilaterally determining the price, preparing the documents, and only waiting for the other party to confirm.

There is no room for counter-offering!

Tosca Musk took the file, looked at it briefly, and said with a smile: "My brother would definitely be very happy if he knew that I made so much money for him." ”

"So...... Are you okay?"

"Of course, the price is very fair! Unfortunately, I don't have a management stock. ”

Tang En waved his hand and said: "Tang En Pictures is still in the strategic development stage and has not carried out shareholding reform, but I will keep in mind the employees who have contributed to the company, and you don't have to worry about this." ”

Tosca Musk smiled coquettishly: "I know, this transaction has proved the boss's atmosphere." ”

Don smiled and pointed at her, shaking his head, "Two more things to tell you. First, I've completed the acquisition of the digital field and am going through the contract, and I want you to take over this case as the vice president of Down Pictures, and then bring the acquired digital field to Silkwood Animation. ”

Tosca Musk was stunned for a moment.

Don's words are too informative!

"The digital field has completed the acquisition? It's already time to go through the contract? It's been too fast! It's only been a week!"

Don said angrily: "If you offer $20 million in the digital field, you can get the acquisition in half a month!"

Tosca Musk pouted, "Sure enough, it's a big boss, rich......! What's the deal with the VP......? Have you been promoted?"

Don En smiled, "What, dissatisfied?"

"No, no, no, it's so unexpected!" Tosca Musk even forgot about his excitement, and his face was full of surprise.

Whether it is qualifications or experience, she is obviously not qualified for the position of vice president of Down Pictures.

The president of Down Pictures is Bill McNick, and the vice president is Wester Cotton, both former Twentieth Century Fox executives, and both have outstanding performance in the past.

But she ...... The qualifications are too shallow.

Donn mused: "I gave you this position mainly to show the importance I attach to the animation industry, of course, it is also related to the pattern you showed when we talked last time, and I appreciate your strategic thinking." ”

Tosca Musk tentatively said: "You want to ...... Let me be in charge of the strategic business of Down Pictures? Isn't that Mr. Cotton in charge?"

Tang En said: "The focus of your work is, of course, Siliwood Animation. Extra mission, I hope you can build a good relationship with Viacom when you hand over Fantastic Four. ”

Tosca Musk suddenly understood, his eyes lit up, "So...... Did I think the right thing last time?"

Don smiled and nodded, "It's not just me, Bill agrees with it too." ”

Tosca Musk pursed his lips and smiled, smiling very happily.

This feeling of being affirmed by the leader and realizing self-worth is really cooler than dating.

Donn then said: "According to your idea, "Fantastic Four" can be transferred to Nick Rodeen Channel at a low price, and it just so happens that "American Idol" is produced by Dick Clark TV Production Company, a subsidiary of Down Pictures, and the partner is also CBS, which is owned by Viacom. I want you to be in charge of both of these businesses, and Viacom...... That is, Mr. Lei Shidong, who has established enough friendship. ”

Tosca Musk smiled playfully, "You don't want me to use my body to please that old man, do you?"

Don frowned, "Tosca, this joke is not funny at all! You are the professional elite I focus on cultivating, not the kind of third-rate young actors! In fact, even if they are actors, I will not force them to do such things." ”

"Well, I apologize. Tosca Musk raised his hands, and then said with a smile, "I know what you mean, establish a good relationship with Lei Shidong...... It's all an illusion, that old guy, he has more life experience than the two of us combined, it's hard to please him, our strategy is to be paralyzed. ”

"Yes, paralysis!"

Don confirmed her statement, "With the screening of "Spider-Man", the STA TV network has entered the sight of family audiences, and next, your first task is to paralyze Lei Shidong and ask him not to do anything to the STA TV network in the short term!"

"Short-term?"

"At least until September!"

"September?"

Tosca Musk's delicate brows frowned slightly, "4 months, it's very easy to deal with." But...... Donn, are you sure that STA will have the strength to compete with SHO in just a few months?"

"Can't!"

"Huh?"

Tang En smiled slightly, and sold a pass, "But I have a secret weapon that can instantly increase explosive power." ”

Tosca Musk blinked, "Is it Band of Brothers?"

Tang En rolled his eyes and said angrily, "You have a lot of news!"

"A TV series...... Can it change the landscape of cable TV?" Tosca Musk obviously didn't believe it, and looked suspicious.

Don waved his hand, "You don't have to worry about it." Your task is to do the public relations of Tong Lei Shidong for me as a vice president!"

"No problem!"

Tosca Musk took a deep breath and replied crisply, then blinked his eyes and smiled, "What about my animated movie? How much are you going to invest in me?"

"$80 million!"

"Huh?"

Tosca Musk looked at Don in a daze, and finally couldn't speak.

Boss Tang, what a magnanimity!