Chapter 227: Presentation in conference room

There is a fierce conversation in the office. Even if the sound insulation is good, people passing by can still hear the excited voice of the technical director, and then the anxiety on their faces will increase.
"You can't do this, Steve." Ed Carmor leaned his hands on the desk, leaning forward with a burning look on the middle-aged man with a slightly forehead behind him. "We are about to succeed, As long as there is enough time, we will be successful. You can't say no at this time, Steve. "
Jobs didn't open his mouth, just removed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and wiped them.
"Think about it, Steve, how many difficulties have we overcome since our establishment?" Carmel continued to persuade. "We walked step by step and now we can finally see the dawn, but you have to sell the studio. Going out? This is equal to letting all our years of hard work come to an end. Remember, Steve, what did you say when you had a long talk with me and John all night? You said, we were moved by our faith and enthusiasm After you, has your enthusiasm been exhausted now? "
"I know your mood, Ed," Jobs breathed out slowly. "To this day, I still admire your enthusiasm and conviction. But Ed, I am more of a businessman, and a businessman is very realistic Yes, I have been losing more than one million yuan a year since 1986. In addition to the investment in publicity over the past few years, I have spent almost 10 times the money I had on the studio. "
"But ... but ..." Carmor wanted to argue, but Jobs raised his hand to stop him from saying: "You know, Ed, my business is all on a personal computer. I bought the studio. It is also your development ability that counts. Now, I need funds to expand NeXT, so ... "
He spread his hands and made a "sorry" gesture. Carmor took a few seconds to sit down slowly, and then covered his face suddenly: "Is everything irreparable?"
"Well, Ed, relax." Jobs eased his voice and said comfortably. No matter what, they worked together for so many years to build Pixar together, but still have some feelings, "I won't sell Pixar easily to Those who have no interest in computer animation have my own efforts in it, and I will not see it disintegrate. That person you have seen, Adrian Cowell, who visited the studio last time, he is interested in computer animation The future is very promising. "
Carmor opened his mouth, and finally stood up with a bitter smile: "I see, so be it."
Forced out of Jobs's office, Carmor returned to his working cubicle. Rast, Stanton and others have been waiting here for a long time.
"No way, Ed?" Rast asked anxiously, looking at him like this.
"Steve's decided," Carmor reluctantly squeezed a smile, "but it doesn't matter, we have seen the person who bought Pixar, the last time he visited, Adrian, who is known as the miracle director Cowell. Steve says he's optimistic about the future of computer animation, so everything will be fine. "
Although these words were good to say, a few of the key figures present laughed bitterly, but they didn't say anything else, sighed and then left, and then Carmor took off his glasses and rubbed his head.
Several of their knights knew that this was a normal commercial transaction. After all, Pixar was solely funded by Jobs and no one could stop him from selling it. However, what they were worried about was that Carmor had finally spent a few years building up and training, and finally had to see the situation of hope and therefore fell short.
Although Jobs worked as a studio, most of his energy was devoted to computer companies, so the big and small matters here were actually handled by Carmor. Because they have worked with each other for so long and understand what the other person is like, Jobs has always been very confident in front of the shopkeeper. But now it's going to be someone else, Carmor they don't know at all, God knows if he will adapt the entire Pixar to his own heart?
Carmel can still remember when Adrian came to visit, he was unconcerned about the atmosphere of the studio, but in his opinion this is the best atmosphere for computer animation. If ...
"Well, get up, maybe it won't be so bad." Carmore murmured comfortingly, then looked at the computer in front of him slightly. He seems to be back more than ten years ago, when he worked with Rust in Disney, they came together because of their common hobby, and then worked hard for it. When they failed, they went to Industrial Light and Magic again. Then fortunately met Jobs, and established Pixar with friends who share the same dream, and now all of this will face an unknown future, what will happen?
A few days later, after the relevant legal procedures were completed, Pixar was formally owned by the media, and Adrian, who originally shot a new movie in New York, also returned to Los Angeles and went to Pixar Studios to take a look.
As before, Carmor and Rast waited early outside the work room, but this time Jobs was gone.
Adrian is still so young, with a sharp face and a bright face, with an unusual confidence. It's just that he is not in a suit and shoes as he was last time, but looks casual in wearing trousers. Although he is still carrying his beautiful female secretary, he is more easy-going because of his unrulyness.
Hopefully the worst will not happen. When he shook hands with him, Carmor thought so.
There was not much nonsense about each other, and after a few words of adversity, Adrian immediately called the studio owner to the conference room.
"I'm glad to work with you," said Adrian, "I visited the studio a few days ago. Do you know what impressed me the most? It was Mr. Spade who stepped on the skateboard from Leaping across the corridor was Ms. Lexie's yelling and Mr. Stanton's harsh questioning of Mr. Lester.
Adrian's tone was very calm and didn't mean anything, but Carmore in his ears and Leicester looked at each other but still frowned, and the few people who were named were Some unconsciously moved their bodies.
"From these, I saw ..." Adrian glanced slowly across the conference room. "Loose, frivolous, overly liberal, ignorant of self-respect, no distinction between superiors and subordinates, and ..."
Every time he said a word, the faces of the people around him were ugly, and Carmol's heart sank next to him. Is the situation that he least wanted to see finally come?
"And endless vitality" At this moment, Adrian suddenly raised his voice, and the whole person stood up, holding his hands on the long table in the conference room and sending out a momentum, all the staff present-including Carmore, Rast, and others--all surprised by the sudden change.
"I think everyone knows that I am an investor and a director at the same time. I believe someone has seen my work. As a director, I know the importance of imagination. Without sufficient imagination, it will never be possible to produce Excellent work. However, although film requires imagination, it also limits imagination in many places, and animation is different. The way it is expressed and the way it is produced determines the people who make it need passion, vitality, and richer imagination. "Ali" Adrian waved his hand fiercely, with a confident smile on the corner of his mouth, and Carmor, who was listening, laughed. He finally understood that what Adrian just said were intentional.
"In animation, we can describe our imagination to the fullest, and animation will be more vital. Therefore, it is important to cultivate an imaginative environment. Even if there is another imaginative person, it will sooner or later be consumed in a pool of standing water. . Although the 2D animation of Denis still has a rising momentum, but because of its conservative decline is in sight, and now is the moment when the 3D animation bursts. "Adrian waving his arms, he has a captivating power. "I like Pixar. I don't tell lies. I like the freedom and indifference here. It is full of vitality and hope. It has a positive impulse when I have read Pixar's history. After all the efforts you have made for it, I know that your success is only a matter of time, so I sold it without hesitation. I believe that the first 3D will be born from you and will be carried forward in your hands. "
Listening to this encouraging preaching, everyone in the conference room opened their mouths as if at a loss, and then the applause rang. At first, it was just one person shooting, but others followed immediately. It was filmed, and finally the warm applause stirred up and down in the small conference room ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Thank you, thank you all. Adrian pressed his hands down, and then continued after the applause had softened, "I know what you are worried about, please rest assured that I will not interfere with anything in the studio. All previous practices will be reserved— —I believe that through the words just now, everyone should understand my thoughts. Of course, a small change is still needed, that is, Mr. Ed Carmore will be the studio "
Everyone in the conference room stayed awake, and then burst into warm applause, not even many people whistled or high-five each other to congratulate. If the applause was just to cope with the idea of ​​the new boss, now the applause is completely from the heart. Carmel's appointment is definitely expected, and from another aspect, it can be seen that the new boss did not change his job Room thoughts.
"Thank you." Carmel, who was relieved in his heart, stood up in applause and said two words of encouragement. He didn't completely relax, although Adrian's clear attitude made everyone feel relieved. , But there is an imminent problem that needs to be resolved.
Everyone's meeting basically ended here. Most people left the meeting room, and only a few core characters remained. Adrian showed his attitude casually, but Pixar's related business still has to be questioned, and Carmor they just need to seek his support.