Chapter 326 TV R&D, new strategy!(1/3)
Seeing the excitement of the two people, Wang Yi had to take a shot:
"However, this matter may not progress smoothly. In the first few seasons, it depends on whether Youku is willing to let go."
Shen Qianshan nodded: "I understand, just let nature take its course. Our most powerful secret is our production ability. Even if we can't buy Qin Shi Mingyue back, we can still produce more and better works."
"Very good, your concept is right!" Wang Yixiao said.
I just admire this little strong guy who can't be beaten to death.
He knows that there are so many mysterious masterpieces in the past life, and Qin Shi Mingyue is just one of them.
Many people can't forget it, but it's just feelings.
Modeling, design, special effects, even the reset version, are far behind.
Not to mention other later works, even the modeling of Tian Xing Jiu Ge is far superior to Qin Shi Mingyue.
In 2012, the models in Chinese comics were all ugly.
This is why Wang Yi wanted to draw a model and give them a look.
Wang Yi drew a protagonist, made a pattern, and asked the production team to design other images according to this standard, thereby improving the overall modeling level and preventing the protagonist from being too ugly.
There is no way, the current modeling is too ugly.
Not to mention the ugly modeling of the current Qin Shimingyue and Xia Lan, even the modeling of Dou Po Yi released in 2017 was very crotch-drawing, and Xun'er was scolded on the hot search.
Later, all members underwent plastic surgery, and only then did Yuyou's mouth stop.
As shown in the picture above, current modeling is at this level, or even worse than this.
There's no way, it's the limitations of the times.
If Wang Yi doesn't personally model some ugly protagonists, Xuanji, Ruosen, and Xingyi Animation will model them according to the current modeling level, then it won't be over?
In a few years, it will be completely outdated and no one will watch it.
Hundreds of millions of dollars of investment have been wasted. Unless funds are reinvested and the whole thing is remade, it will be even more troublesome.
Therefore, Wang Yicai made the decision to improve the team's aesthetic and overall modeling standards!
Like the remake of Xia Lan. After the remake, the models of all the protagonists are still ugly, and they were killed by Wang Yi N times.
If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't draw, Wang Yi would have wanted to draw it himself to give them a look.
In the end, Wang Yi communicated little by little and personally guided the original artist to make many revisions, and then he barely met Wang Yi's requirements, and the most exquisite modeling at the moment appeared!
The same is true for the Patriarch of the Demonic Way. He was shot down by Wang Yi N times because the model was too ugly. It was also slowly modified under the guidance of Wang Yi, which was very troublesome.
"As for the purchase price..." Wang Yi paused.
Without the copyright of "Qin Shi Mingyue", the price of Xuanji is greatly reduced. After all, the current Xuanji is just such a work.
Shen Qianshan sighed: "The IP copyright of "Qin Shi Mingyue" is still in our hands, but the first three seasons and the fourth season in production have been signed to Youku. If we can't buy it back, the fourth season will have to be It will be broadcast exclusively on Youku, but the fifth and sixth seasons will be broadcast exclusively on Xingyi Video."
Wang Yi understood what Director Guan meant. The only problem was the first four seasons.
If Xingyi Video didn’t have the first four seasons, it wouldn’t mean much if there were a fifth and sixth season later.
If new users want to watch the first four seasons, they have to open a Youku membership to watch them on Youku, which will divert traffic to Youku!
It would be better to just watch "Nine Songs of Heaven" or other anime.
To put it bluntly, either buy back the first four seasons or give up "Qin Shi Mingyue".
Of course it would be best to buy them all.
Wang Yi waved his hand: "Okay, we will talk about "Qin Shi Mingyue" later. The purchase price will be 100 million for you. In addition, Xingyi Media will give Xuanji two S-level productions every year and promote them at the same time. If you have the ability,
We can also make another non-annual series, all of which are S-level major productions. The money you can make every year is not a small amount!"
In the previous life, in 2015, Xuanji had produced a number of high-quality animations. Enlight Media took 5% of Xuanji's shares at a cost of 25 million, with a valuation of 500 million.
Nowadays, Xuanji only has one work and does not have complete copyright. He is far from the animation giant in his previous life. Wang Yi's valuation of 100 million is considered reasonable.
What's more, three S-level annual dramas a year can make the entire mystery extremely profitable!
Sure enough, the expressions of Shen Qianshan and Director Guan on the opposite side became very exciting.
When they heard the price of 100 million, the two still hesitated. Their intended price was 200 million, but they also knew that it would be difficult to get 200 million without the full copyright.
But when he heard that there were two annual dramas and one non-annual drama, Shen Qianshan was excited! Director Guan was also excited.
Three animations a year, money, Wang Yichu, IP Wang Yiyi, they are only responsible for production, zero risk to make a lot of money, it is so exciting.
This is comparable to asking for 100 million more incense.
Xuanji wanted to be acquired by Xingyi Technology because of its continued animation works and subsequent profits.
Shen Qianshan and Director Guan looked at each other, nodded, smiled and stretched out their hands: "Director Wang, we have no objection!"
"Welcome to Xingyi Technology!" Wang Yi smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with the two.
At this point, in addition to Ruosen and Xingyi Animation, Xingyi Technology has another top general - Xuanji Technology!
And with the addition of Xuanji, Ruosen and Xingyi Animation will feel more pressure, so they can compete internally and create more and better animations.
Without opponents, there is no motivation.
Subsequently, the two parties formally signed a contract, and Xuanji was fully acquired by Wang Yi.
For subsequent docking, Jian Ziyan will arrange a professional team to settle in Xuanji.
Production matters, mystery setting, finance and other matters are controlled by Xingyi Technology Headquarters.
Wang Yi talked with Shen Qianshan and Director Guan about the upcoming new anime:
"Currently, Xingyi Technology has many high-quality IPs. You may have heard that you can choose one first and make it an annual series! At the same time, recruit people to prepare for the second quarterly series, or half-yearly series! In the second half of the year, we will do the third series.
Second part of the year!"
"Okay, Chairman, we have no problem!" Shen Qianshan was excited. As expected, Wang Yi didn't want to make a fuss, and directly arranged the three parts!
"Which one of the specific annual series do you like? You can pick whatever you want, it's a meeting gift." Wang Yixiao said: "If this annual series is done well, Xuanji's status in the industry, and even global status, will be greatly improved. ."
Shen Qianshan also knows the meaning behind this. A "Qin Shi Mingyue" will not bring much brilliance to Xuanji:
"Director Wang, Director Guan and I have discussed it and let's do the Douluo Continent! We have read the original work and we like it very much."
"No problem!" Wang Yi readily agreed.
The Douluo Continent in the previous life was made of mystery, with 40 billion views, it was not an ordinary horror.
Most people born in the 80s and 90s grew up watching Ultraman, Naruto, and Pirates, while those born in the 00s and 10s grew up watching Douluo, Dou Po, and Ultraman.
It can be regarded as cultural progress. It would not be good if it was exported by Japanese comic culture.
"Then "Douluo Dalu" will be produced by you. I will give you 26 million first and make 52 episodes! But the standard must be high!"
"No problem!" Director Guan said happily.
26 million, 52 episodes, one episode is a production cost of 500,000.
In the past, Qin Shi Mingyue, Youku only paid 200,000 to 300,000 yuan in production fees for one episode, which was very taxing and often defaulted.
Wang Yi is so generous. The standard of 500,000 yuan per episode, 26 million yuan will be paid directly in one go!
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, the quality of "Douluo Dalu" will definitely far exceed that of "Xia Lan"!" Shen Qianshan assured, patting his badge.
Wang Yi smiled knowingly: "Very good, Xingyi Technology will not treat any employee who has contributed badly!"
"Thank you, Director Wang." Shen Qianshan was in a good mood: "Also, can we choose the half-year series together and promote it together!"
"Okay, it's your choice." Wang Yi said with a smile, it was time to put some pressure on Ruo Sen.
"Then choose "Zhu Xian". The first season has 26 episodes, which is exactly half a year!"
"Okay, you have good taste." Wang Yixiao said.
Wang Yi felt relieved when he handed over "Zhu Xian" to Xuanji, after all, Xuanji's strength was there.
"By the way, the copyright for "Qin Shi Mingyue" has not yet been secured, but we can create a new prequel. This has nothing to do with Youku." Wang Yi thought of this.
"Prequel?" Shen Qianshan was confused.
Director Guan's eyes lit up: "Wang Dong Ruizhi, this is feasible. The story of Qin Shi Mingyue is the plot after Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, and we can create a prequel to tell the process of Qin's destruction of the six kingdoms. And Qin In the same vein as Shi Mingyue, it can be regarded as the prequel of Qin Shi Mingyue, and it has nothing to do with Youku, so it can be broadcast exclusively on Xingyi Video!"
"I see, it's no problem, it's a good idea." Shen Qianshan nodded.
Later, Wang Yi communicated with Director Guan and Mr. Shen about the setting and plot direction of "Nine Songs of Heaven".
Later, they will arrange for people to produce it themselves.
After all, "Tian Xing Jiu Ge" was originally created by Xuanji himself, and the original works were all written by Xuanji!
Wang Yi made the final decision: "First focus on "Douluo Dalu" and "Zhu Xian". As for "Tian Xing Jiu Ge", you can first develop the plot, then make it into comics, and launch Xingyi Animation to expand its influence. Wait until next year.
The plot is almost done and the IP influence is high, so we can film it and make it a half-year series!"
"Okay, Director Wang."
Soon, a piece of news shocked the entire Internet:
[Xingyi Technology fully acquires Xuanji and will adapt Qidian.com’s popular IP "Douluo Dalu"!]
To be continued...