Chapter 281: The Cartoonist's Decision
In fact, what needs to be considered is whether or not to take this comic.
So after having a meal together and then going back to the office of DreamWorks, Di Xia asked with a dry smile, "Senior Brother Sun, I still think those actions are too exaggerated...... I'm also used to thinking about rationality when drawing manga, so why can't we change the setting? They're just a bunch of high school students, and I can draw a really good picture of those competitions with their real level......"
“……”
The expression on his face was listening carefully, but Sun Peng's brows furrowed slightly.
Still struggling with this?
If Di Xia is entangled in the setting of a football player, Sun Peng will definitely not be surprised, especially in this era when the comic industry is booming and various types of schools of thought are contending, the style in which players can fly to the sky must be a dead word, unless they can imitate the star master to make Shaolin football, after all, kung fu can explain everything.
But for "Slam Dunk", is it really an exaggeration?
Sun Peng admits that Di Xia's words have some truth, for example, Mitsui's critical moment is simply a bug, but it's just a hot-blooded comic, so can it be used so seriously? If everything really has to conform to reality, there is no need to make a slam dunk at all, so what is the difference between it and the chivalry of the world's complete decline?
So Sun Peng didn't mean to think about it at all, so he shook his head directly and said: "I'm sorry, Senior Brother Di, although what you said is very reasonable, but the style of my comic is like this, it can't be changed, and it can't be changed!" ”
The tone is calm, but the attitude is obvious.
"This ......"
The same frown frowned slightly, and Di Xia was in a dilemma.
If there was anyone on the other side, Di Xia would probably refuse this cooperation without hesitation, after all, as a reasonable party, it was difficult for him to accept Sun Peng's statement.
But......
On the other side is not only his junior brother, but also that Sun Peng!
Think about what this kid has done in the past two years, don't talk about selling songs and writing scripts, according to the publicity of Shuxiang Publishing House, Sun Peng's several sets of martial arts sales have all exceeded one million, and the Condor Heroes are close to two million! And how much does Dixia's best-selling comic sell?
It's only thirty or forty thousand, it's not on the same level at all!
Even people in the animation field are much more awesome than themselves, a "Peerless Twins" yesterday Di Xia watched the first few episodes overnight, and it is clear that there is no problem in crushing himself at this level. And look at the number of on-demand streams...... On average, the total number of views per episode has exceeded 10 million, and the first episode exceeded 30 million!
In this case, how does Dixia persevere?
Silently picking up the teacup on the table, Di Xia was silent for a moment and then asked, "Then if the two of us cooperate, how will the comics be created?" ”
"If you want to create, I'm the main one!"
After thinking for a while, Sun Peng said indiscriminately: "I will give a more detailed script, and I will also give storyboards in some key plots or battles!" In addition, the character design will also give you a more mature version, and the rest is your job. After the comic is completed, I will be in charge of publicity, promotion, and subsequent publication. ”
On the issue of principle, Sun Peng doesn't want to revolve.
"Hehe, then I'm much more relaxed."
With a faint smile, the expression on Di Xia's face couldn't tell whether he was happy or disdainful.
"So I'm here to discuss."
Sun Peng's tone was very calm, and his attitude was also very direct: "I am more confident in the stories I tell, and I also feel that my storyboards are very good, but my comic skills are really not good, so I want to ask a real master to help!" I heard Sister Qingqing say that you have drawn basketball cartoons, and your grades are also good, so ...... If Senior Brother Di is interested, we can cooperate and give it a try. ”
Whether he wants it or not, Sun Peng doesn't want to force it.
After seeing too many Ruonan and Chen Ruoyi, Sun Peng knows very well that in this world, there will definitely be no people like Yu Ruonan who persistently pursue their dreams, but there will be no shortage of people like Chen Ruoyi who know and accept reality, and there will be no shortage of cartoonists of the level of Di Xia. The reason why he was the first to find him was nothing more than that Hou Qingqing knew him, and the other party was definitely at a good level, and it just so happened that he had also drawn basketball comics.
Of course, Di Xia was also very aware of this, so after hearing these words, he could only be silent.
If it is out of the self-esteem of a cartoonist, of course he should refuse to cooperate with Sun Peng, especially since this guy has put forward so many restrictions in one breath, and almost completely treats Di Xia as a ghostwriter.
But outright refusal?
Di Xia is not a child like Yu Ruonan who has just graduated a few years ago, and he still holds the belief that as long as he does not starve to death, he will continue to paint. In the comic industry in Beijing for more than ten years, Di Xia has persisted for seven or eight years, always thinking that he can become a great cartoonist with his own talent, and he has also had the ecstasy of success in sight, thinking that he will soon succeed, but there is also another period of silence after success, and he feels that he is slowly decaying......
Now he has recognized a lot of reality.
He has drawing skills that surpass ordinary cartoonists, and he once worked hard to sleep only three or four hours a day, why can't he succeed?
It's not a few decades ago, when there may still be a tragedy where no one can know the talent, but this era is like the Internet, as long as you can draw good comics, there are platforms everywhere on the Internet for you to rise! As long as the drawing is really good-looking, you will come out sooner or later with patience.
So Di Xia slowly understood that what he lacked was not the talent of drawing comics, but the talent of storytelling!
Otherwise, why would he accept Hou Qingqing's invitation?
The most favorite Condor Heroes or something is nonsense, in fact, before Hou Qingqing practiced Di Xia, he had never heard of the name of martial arts at all. But when he knew the name Sun Peng, he searched the Internet......
Disha knew this was an opportunity.
Although he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing now, and he can still mix well with his comic skills, Di Xia knows that this is an opportunity to hold the thigh of this genius junior brother.
Sun Peng's fame alone is worth his once.
It is conceivable that as long as this comic begins to be serialized, or even when Sun Peng goes to advertise directly in a single book, there will definitely be countless fans who will flock to watch the new cross-border work of the great god, after all, whether it is music or script, Sun Peng has never disappointed them! In this way, the sales of comics still have to worry?
With sales, there is naturally everything.
Fame and royalty sharing are everything for Di Xia now.
So although he wanted to fight for some autonomy for himself just now, and also wanted to retain some of his dignity, but after seeing Sun Peng's attitude so resolute, Di Xia immediately fell silent, and his heart was unhappy for a while, and then he quickly made a decision.
He is not Chen Ruoyi, let alone Yu Ruonan!
So under the gaze of the three people, Di Xia hesitated for a moment and then asked, "So, how is the copyright distributed?" ”
"You own half of the authorship, but the copyright belongs to me!"
Smiling slightly, Sun Peng nodded and said: "In addition, all the proceeds from the subsequent adaptation of comics, peripherals, etc. belong to me, and you only enjoy the sales share of comics - specifically, whether it is physical or online sales, you can enjoy 30% of the revenue...... Of course, you can also choose to make 1 million cash and 2 ingredients, or just take 5 million cash! ”
"Five million in cash?"
After hearing this number, the other three people in the room were shocked at the same time!
"That's right, five million!"
Sun Peng didn't want to bargain like buying vegetables, so he nodded very simply: "But after taking the five million, all the income of "Slam Dunk" in the future will have nothing to do with you, and this must be made clear to you in advance...... Senior Brother Di, do you want to go back and think about it? ”
"Don't think about it, I'll choose the second option!"
Almost as soon as Sun Peng's words fell, Di Xia had already made a decision!
He could see that Sun Peng's expression was not meant to bargain, so he only had the right to choose. And the choice of all to share, the risk is too great, the choice of all in cash, and he is unwilling, so the second is the best plan!
"Uh...... You don't have to think about it anymore? ”
Di Xia's decisiveness surprised Sun Peng, and kindly reminded the other party.
"No, I've thought it through."
Shaking his head, Dixia decided to follow his heart's decision. Although compared with the ordinary level in the industry, this share ratio is undoubtedly lower, but compared with other people's 40% or even 50%, Sun Peng's 20% may be better, right?
This idea is almost exactly the same as Chen Ruoyi.
"Tsk, that's because of the change in status."
Thinking of the copyright sharing ratio he gave when he discussed "Lion, Witch and Magic Wardrobe" with Chen Ruoyi and Yu Ruonan, and then looked at the faint satisfaction on Di Xia's face at this time, Sun Peng couldn't help but sigh secretly.
In terms of fame and strength, Di Xia is much more powerful than those two little girls.
But now is not the time to sigh, Sun Peng quickly smiled, stood up and stretched out his right hand: "That's great, Senior Brother Di, as long as you have no problem drawing the sample, I think we can sign the contract......"