Chapter 353 Are You All Saving Money for Me? (Please Subscribe)

The strength level is on the high side.

This was the first conclusion Gu Miao came to after reading the script setting of "The Legend of Seven Swords".

Based on this conclusion, it is not difficult to deduce that the cost of achieving the animation effect described in the script is at least an astronomical figure.

"It won't take that much!"

Xiao Guo explained with a smile: "In my vision, "Legend of the Seven Swords" should be a feature-length continuous animation. This script will require at least three seasons of animation."

Will it be produced and broadcast in three seasons?

This is a good idea. After all, the story is too long. To tell the plot of "Legend of the Seven Swords" in one go would probably take 200 episodes.

Considering this level of force and the "high" production costs represented by the world view and background, dividing the production into three seasons is the best solution.

"The first season performed well. If we can recoup the production costs, we will do a second season."

Xiao Guo shook his head and said: "If the performance is average and it is difficult to even recover the cost, then just give up on the subsequent two seasons."

Selective cuts based on performance?

Gu Miao couldn't help but nodded.

Although this approach is cruel, for those viewers who have already fallen into the trap, they will definitely not be able to accept the news that there will be no follow-up to this animation.

But this is also a relatively common way of handling it in the industry.

After all, it is not making money, or even losing money. In order to survive, the animation company must not be able to continue filming.

"About 52 episodes in the first season?"

"The estimated total production cost is about 20 million yuan. Master, do you think this project is feasible?" Xiao Guo asked expectantly.

20 million is already the bottom line.

If we continue to reduce costs further, I'm afraid it will be a piece of shit and cannot be read at all.

What?

Why not request more budget?

Of course Xiao Guo wants more budget. After all, no animation director would think that the budget is too much. When it comes to animation, the more money, the better.

But here comes the problem!

If you accept a larger budget, you will have to bear more pressure to "recover the capital". After all, the money is given to you, no matter how much you earn, at least you have to get your money back, right?

Xiao Guo is a new director.

So far, the only work experience he can show is the deputy director of "Happy Baby" and the chief director of "A Happy Year for Sheep and Sheep".

Happy Baby, the chief director is Gu Miao.

He is the assistant director. At best, he is called an assistant director. At worst, he is just a handyman apprentice. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that he has not contributed much.

As for the "Sheep's Happy Year" project, although the ratings are okay, the overall reputation has declined significantly...

And this animation is the orthodox sequel to "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf"!

As the sequel to Pleasant Goat's orthodox TV series, isn't it supposed to have good ratings? No one really thinks that it’s director Xiao Guo’s credit, right?

Therefore.

Xiao Guo was so lacking in self-confidence that he could only quote a reasonable budget figure and did not dare to ask the master for a penny more.

"I'm afraid 20 million is not enough, right?"

Gu Miao squinted her eyes, made a careful calculation, and then said: "If you want to do well and reach above the passing level, you have to add another ten million!"

"Enough, enough!"

Upon hearing that the master wanted to give him more money, Xiao Guo quickly waved his hand and said: "Twenty million is enough for me to perform. If I add more money, I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?"

"Young man, don't you have any courage?" Gu Miao stared and said, "I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? As the saying goes, only when you are under pressure can you be motivated. Let me ask you a question."

"Do you dare to accept these 30 million?"

"I...I dare!"

The master is so excited, what else can Xiao Guo say?

Although he felt that the cost of 30 million yuan was a bit heavy to pay back, Xiao Guo still took it on.

It’s impossible not to answer!

The master seems to think that 30 million is still a bit low, and he needs to continue to increase the money. It is best to get a "big production" level of 40 or 50 million.

Be good!

If he really got that much money, Xiao Guo might not be able to sleep well at night.

After all, with a production cost of 40 to 50 million, it is definitely one of the "one of the best" super-large productions in the industry. How much pressure is there to repay the money?

Just thinking about it made Xiao Guo's calves tremble.

What if he lost 40 to 50 million?

Can this company still survive? Can he still save his little life? The compensation of 40 to 50 million is probably enough for him to sink into the river, right?

Xiao Guo took the 30 million budget and left Gu Miao's office with a sad face.

As soon as he walked away with his front foot, Huang Kun came in with his back foot.

"What are you here for?"

Gu Miao, who had planned to get off work early to celebrate his girlfriend's birthday, was disrupted one after another. His forehead flashed and he said, "Don't tell me, you're here to ask me for money too?"

"Eh? How do you know?"

Gu Miao: "..."

Is there any need to guess?

Every time Huang Kun came to see him, he would always ask for money except for meetings. This had become a habit.

"Tell me, how much does it cost this time?"

"Hey hey hey, not much!"

Huang Kun rubbed his hands, took out his project plan and said, "About 15 million is enough!"

Ah this...

Gu Miao looked a little surprised.

I thought that Huang Kun would rely on his seniority to talk to him like a lion, but who knew it was only 15 million? What is this money enough for?

"No, what's wrong with you?"

Gu Miao frowned and said, "I can understand Xiao Guo saving money for me. After all, he is a newcomer and is worried that there will be too much pressure to repay the money."

"But you are a veteran after all. You should have an idea of ​​the funds required for a project, right?"

Snapped!

Gu Miao slapped the project plan for "Q Version Liu Guan Zhang" on the table and asked, "Can you shoot this for 15 million? Are you sure you're not kidding me?"

real or fake?

There is Xiao Guo in the front and Huang Kun in the back. Why are the budgets proposed by these two people lower than the other?

If it was normal "cost saving", then Gu Miao would not say a word, and would even praise a job well done and call on all colleagues to learn from them.

But this is not normal saving!

They have lowered the budget to a level that cannot be lowered any further, even if they sacrifice quality and reputation for this.

This is a bit "more losses than gains".

In Gu Miao's view, when making an animation, the most basic respect for the audience is to ensure the quality of the work.

On this basis, even spending a little more money is acceptable.

But the current performance of Huang Kun and Xiao Guo caused Gu Miao to have doubts? Is Wanbao going bankrupt? Why would you rather sacrifice quality than increase your budget?

"Ah? Mr. Gu, you don't know?"

Huang Kun rubbed the back of his head and said with doubt on his face: "Didn't Vice President Ma tell us that the company's finances are tight recently and we hope that everyone can reduce the production budget as much as possible?"

Wanbao is financially strapped?

Damn it!

Gu Miao's eyes widened. As the dignified president of Wanbao, why didn't he know about this?