episode_0513
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“… So, has there been a reply from Awaken?”
Alex Stewart smiled, showing his teeth in response to Carl Rogers’ question.
“Of course. Someone here made such a heated claim that we contacted them as quickly as possible. I knew he was stubborn to begin with, but after becoming honorary chairman, he had withdrawn from company matters except events, so I had to be able to ignore him. I received a reply just recently.”
This collaboration with Dream Vision was something that Nexus Studio had already been considering, but it was a project that was pushed forward much sooner than planned due to Carl Rogers’ active insistence.
“Ha, thank goodness.”
Carl Rogers sighed in relief and leaned back deeper in his chair.
Since the company called Awaken is a very secretive place with little known information, although I sent a business email, I was not sure whether the other party would read it properly.
But once the reply arrived, Carl Rogers never considered the possibility that his offer would be rejected.
Because signing a contract with a huge company in the Hollywood film industry was an offer that could never be rejected from the perspective of a businessman who produces content.
In fact, Strictly speaking, Dream Vision is a hardware device, so the situation was slightly different between Awaken and general content companies.
However, considering that they created their own content and collaborated with MyCraft to create a Minecraft dungeon, it could not be said that there was no interest in this field at all.
So Carl Rogers was confident that he would get the other party to sign the contract as long as he could create a space.
Of course, his position is now only an honorary one, so it will be Alex Stewart who will lead the contract, but considering his resourcefulness, it will not be that difficult to coordinate opinions in a positive direction with Awaken.
And as Carl Rogers expected, the reply sent by Awaken contained positive content.
“First of all, the person in charge decided to visit today to sign the MOU.”
“Is that so? Because today… You act faster than I thought. Well, the sooner the better. I have a good feeling that Awaken is also active in this matter.”
An MOU is a document in which the parties agree to some extent and record their agreement before entering into a formal contract.
Should I say it is a preparatory work to sign a contract?
For such an important project, it would be difficult if problems arose if only a contract was written, so it was essential to decide in advance the contents of the agreement and the terms to be used in the contract.
Because the contract was with Awaken, which developed an unprecedented device called Dream Vision, we had to prepare more thoroughly.
It would be a big problem if you misunderstood the technical terminology used there and a problem occurred.
Carl Rogers felt lucky that the meeting was scheduled today while he was visiting the Nexus Studio.
“Then can I attend that meeting too? I won’t bother adding words for no reason. Just quietly watch.”
“Of course. It would be very reassuring to have Karl watching over me. And if you listen to what they said, it seems like the other Big 5 film companies all made similar proposals. It seems that our company was the first to send a proposal, but unfortunately, it will be difficult to sign an exclusive contract for Dream Vision’s platform.”
“It’s a monopoly… It’s unfortunate, but it’s not all bad. As the selection of movies available on Dream Vision expands, the total number of customers will also increase. This will be a very important opportunity.”
Carl Rogers still hasn’t forgotten the moment he accidentally encountered Dream Vision.
He was only wearing a simple helmet, but what unfolded before his eyes was a completely different scene from where he had been just a moment ago.
It felt like my body was still sitting in the chair, but the vivid sights and sounds provided an immersive experience that made me forget even that. At that moment, he felt as if he had fallen into another world.
And that was no different from the essential purpose Carl Rogers pursued in film.
‘I wanted to make a film that would bring joy to the audience. So that we can forget about the difficult reality and smile, even if just for a moment. … Just like when I was young.’
After working at Nexus Studios for a long time, Carl Rogers rose to the ranks of tycoons, but he was not rich from the beginning.
His father was a poor factory worker in the city, and he also earned pocket money by doing odd jobs such as shining shoes and selling newspapers. Even if you run around the neighborhood all day, your hands and face covered in shoe polish, all you have left is a few coins.
Carl Rogers’ life changed when he read a magazine he received from a customer.
The truth: A magazine that a customer threw away instead of shining his shoes and paying for them.
The short cartoon in that magazine, which he opened while mumbling curses, shook his life to its core.
He read and reread the comic until the magazine was tattered. Because it was a very short cartoon, it was easy to memorize all the cuts and lines in the cartoon.
From that day on, he poured all the money he earned from odd jobs into purchasing comics. Magazines, newspapers, comic books, etc. It didn’t matter what type of comic it was, as long as it contained a comic that sparked curiosity.
At the same time, I dreamed that one day I would like to create my own cartoon.
During difficult times, it was comics that gave him the energy to live in reality again.
After becoming an adult, that dream came true by becoming an intern at a comic magazine affiliated with Nexus Studio. After learning practical work at a comic magazine company for a while, he succeeded in bringing the comics he had only dreamed of to reality.
Although he started out unknown, the cartoons he drew soon became so popular that they began to be produced into animations and movies.
It was at that time that he began to focus on going beyond comics and turning his works into films.
A time when people passionately turned their works into movies.
This continued for decades, and now that I have become an old man, I have released almost all of the stories I had kept inside to the world, so I have no regrets left.
There was a hidden reason why Carl Rogers decided to retire and only appeared at events for some of the films he wrote.
‘I thought I’d never feel that way again… ‘
Awaken’s dream vision made his heart beat again.
‘A movie is like a dream you dream without falling asleep.’
In this way, Carl Rogers’ new goal was born again. Capturing your movie in a more realistic way through Dream Vision.
What he focused on was Dream Vision’s vivid CG and sound effects. A sense of reality that is so realistic that the moment you become immersed in it, you begin to believe that the fantasy is real, even though you know that it is not real.
Of course, there are many differences between VR games and movies. So, at this meeting, I had to ask the person at Awaken if the technology could be applied to movies.
‘If you use Dream Vision by standing up on both feet instead of sitting or lying down, the tactile area through which you can feel the real world will be smaller, so you may be able to enjoy more vivid fantasies… It would be difficult to keep people watching the entire movie.’
Even though Carl Rogers had a healthy body for his age, it was difficult for him to stand still for about two hours.
“I’m fine, so Alex, you can now get ready for the meeting. I guess I’ll take some rest.”
“I will call you when the time comes.”
Alex Stewart told Carl Rogers to rest in peace and left the chairman’s office. It was a visit from the honorary chairman and former boss, so I was greeted warmly, but no matter how thoroughly I prepared for the meeting, it was not enough.
As time passed, Alex Stewart’s secretary woke up Carl Rogers, who had fallen asleep for a moment. He quickly shook off the sleep and straightened his clothes.
Then, a stern old gentleman whose usual mischievous personality was hard to find appeared at the scene.
He headed to the conference room, giving off an aura as if he had returned to the days when he was the chairman of a large film company before retirement.
Clap~
“I think we can help with the technical aspects. Since there is a dedicated program for handling filming equipment and recorded videos, I think training in that area will also be necessary. As you know, it uses a different method than an ordinary camera… ”
When I opened the door to the conference room and entered, a unique-looking woman with water-colored hair and eyes was giving clear explanations in a voice that tickled my ears. Although her hair color was a bit unusual, she was so beautiful that she could have been a movie star right away.
However, the way he explained things and his body language were somewhat angular and restrained, making me feel like an agent from a movie.
At the sight of Carl Rogers entering the conference room, people’s heads turned toward the door.
Naturally, the explanation stopped, so Alex Stewart stood up and introduced him.
“Ah, this is Carl Rogers, the honorary chairman of our studio… ”
“I know. You’re a legendary figure around here.”
The woman who was presenting softly took over and greeted me.
“This is Janey Windfield.”
And the young man standing next to her offered to shake her hand, as if he was very happy to see her.
“Hello. nice to see you. My name is Lee Min-ho.”
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