Coming to the computer room in the villa, Simon chose a computer with moderate configuration, turned it on, and installed the iCam floppy disk into the floppy drive.
Girl C sat down next to her and said, "I have built Tinkerbell's official website, where you can download a simplified version of Photoshop software for image browsing and processing."
In front of Simon is a Compaq computer with Windows 3.0 system. Apart from the simplest built-in drawing software, there is no special image browsing tool.
In fact, many functions that became commonplace in the future are not yet available in the current Windows operating system.
For example, the 'Start' button.
Simon once thought about whether to make a 'Start' button software in advance and sell it to his classmates and exchange for some Microsoft stocks, but he gave up after thinking about it.
It already holds 20% of Microsoft's shares, which basically counts as its own company. After all, plug-in tool software and system integration functions are different. Doing so may interfere with the overall architecture of the Windows operating system, and the gain outweighs the loss.
After asking for Tinkerbell's website address, Simon quickly downloaded and installed a simple version of Photoshop and opened the photos he had just taken at the gym on the floppy disk.
In addition to image browsing, this simple version of Photoshop also provides basic functions such as image cropping, brightness adjustment, and adding text. It is similar to the functions that come with Simon's memory smartphone, but there are no further types of beautification filters for the time being.
A 100,000-pixel 320*320 resolution image occupies roughly a quarter of the space on the 17-inch 800*600 resolution monitor Simon is using.
By the standards of Simon's successors, both the display and the pictures are rough.
However, just for posting pictures on Ygritte's blog, the current computer configuration is more than enough, and the image quality is pretty good.
Although Simon has invited a large number of celebrities to join the Yigrit blog, he does not have a certified personal account.
Of course, there must be a trumpet.
After logging into his vest on Ygritte's blog, Simon was about to try to send a picture. Thinking that it was a picture of Girl C, he realized something was wrong, so he used a paint bucket to completely blacken the picture and knocked a in the center. Big 'Dark' word and upload.
An inexplicable blog post soon appeared on the Majia account.
Claire next to her only found it interesting.
The name of the boss' vest turned out to be 'psychic Simon'.
The personal profile also stated that he would undertake various psychic and ghost hunting missions, charging US$1,000 each time, so please do not disturb me.
Looking further, I found that the previous blog posts were basically all kinds of content related to gods and ghosts, and they looked very professional.
Simon didn't explain that this account was created by himself and Janet for fun. In private, Janet was more of a prankster, and even teased the guy who actually sent a private message for consultation.
After posting the blog post, Simon didn't care that Girl C found out about this innocuous thing, but said: "The effect is pretty good, you should have noticed that the content of the pictures will be one of the key areas of operation of the Yigrit Portal in the future. 1. In fact, the photo album function can be enabled on Yigrit’s blog at any time, but it is not implemented temporarily due to lack of content sources. So, C, what are you going to do next?”
Claire retracted her thoughts on Simon's blog vest and said: "The first batch of 1,000 cameras, I plan to mainly use it to collect user experience data in order to make improvements or solve possible problems. This is a new product after all, Ni Although I have done a lot of testing in the laboratory, I cannot guarantee that the machine is flawless."
Simon nodded slightly, thought for a while, and quickly said: "Let's do this. I will arrange for Yigret to buy all of the first batch of 1,000 iCams, and then arrange a free trial event among blog users, 1,000 active blogs The trial reports received from users on a regular basis should be enough for you to make improvements.”
That's actually what Claire thinks.
Since her boss proposed it, she immediately agreed.
The cost of 1,000 iCams is actually only US$320,000, which is nothing compared to the tens of millions of US dollars currently invested in marketing and promotion by Yigrit Portal every month.
Simon noticed Girl C's expression and smiled.
As long as iCam becomes popular, it will definitely be of great benefit to enrich the content of current Internet platforms.
Therefore, this project is what Simon plans to focus on.
Claire was not eager for quick success, but Simon did not intend to follow the step by step, and then added to the anger: "However, 1,000 units are too few after all. Let's do this, I will help you get a loan of 5 million US dollars, and completely put Tinkerbell out of business." The company's framework is set up, and then another 10,000 iCams are produced as soon as possible. Of course, this time you need to find a way to sell it yourself."
Upon hearing this, Girl C's eyes suddenly lit up, and she couldn't help but move towards Simon.
I really want to hug my boss and give him a kiss.
Claire actually doesn’t have as strong a confidence in iCam as Simon does. However, the US$1 million investment in this project is indeed not enough in her opinion.
However, in the first investment, Vase Fund took 50% of the shares, leaving her and another partner Neil Brantley with only 25% each. Asking for more money would further dilute her stake. Not only that, her share in the Vase Fund will also be reduced significantly.
If this project failed, she wasn't sure whether she would be able to pursue other investments.
Now, Simon's frivolous $5 million loan immediately solves all her needs.
The amount of the Vase Fund will not be reduced, his equity will not be diluted, and he can immediately start getting Tinkerbell on track.
You know, the role of these 5 million US dollars is not just as simple as building the framework of Tinkerbell Company and producing 10,000 more iCams.
The most important thing is the business operation experience that this process can bring to her.
Through the experience of the next 10,000 iCams from component procurement, machine assembly, advertising and marketing to product sales, Claire can basically fully understand the various skills required to run such a company.
Apple was founded in 1976 and has grown rapidly.
However, as a super giant in the computer industry, IBM with its profound heritage did not successfully enter the PC field until the 1980s. Other companies such as Compaq and Dell lagged behind in development. The biggest reason for this is that Apple was ahead of schedule. Gained experience in running a personal computer company.
If you take one step ahead, you can often lead step by step.
In the field of digital cameras, whether it is Japanese manufacturers such as Sony and Panasonic, or local giants such as Kodak, their technological accumulation is much better than that of Tinkerbell, which is still a grassroots team.
Neil Brantley has spent a lot of his spare time and has been busy in recent months to create this iCam. In the hands of Sony and other manufacturers, it may be possible to develop a prototype in a month.
However, as long as Tinkerbell takes the lead in this field, once compact cameras emerge, Tinkerbell will not be afraid of competition from traditional camera manufacturers.
Of course, the problem now is to take as many steps as possible in advance.
This is another benefit brought by Simon's $5 million loan.
Claire couldn't help but think that if this project didn't succeed, she might not be able to repay the US$5 million loan.
Um.
Anyway, the boss has the whole story.
Five million US dollars is nothing in the eyes of this young man.
Even if...
At worst, I would sell myself to pay off the debt and give him a few more years of work.
Simon looked at Girl C's eyes full of water, smiled and tapped on the table, and said: "I want to add that this 5 million loan is just a loan I got from the bank for you, with interest. You can only pay it back yourself.”
Claire nodded without hesitation: "Yeah, I'll pay it back myself."
"So simple? Sounds like a kid who would make sure to finish his homework on time."
Claire has always completed her homework on time since she was a child. However, the girl looked at Simon intently and said, "Yeah, if you can't do it yet, there's nothing I can do about it."
Feeling the 'eating' look in Girl C's eyes, Simon turned off the computer, stood up and said, "Okay, go prepare breakfast. I'll wake Jenny up."
Claire also stood up and followed Simon step by step. After hesitating for a moment, she finally couldn't help but said: "Boss, do you want to take a shower first?"
"Um?"
"There is also a bathroom downstairs. I can help you get a change of clothes."
"Aren't you afraid that Jenny will suddenly rush in and beat you up?"
"Madam, you won't," Claire said, and suddenly said, "Boss, if you want to hit me, you can, just don't use too much force."
“…”
Claire curled her lips as she watched her boss hurry up and leave.
The strategy failed again.
However, it seems that we have found the direction
The Sacred Civic Auditorium in downtown Hollywood.
The premiere of "The Dark Knight" is still held here just like the first episode.
At about 5:30 in the afternoon, a black extended limousine parked at the entrance of the red carpet, and Famke Janssen, wearing a red Gucci dress, stepped out of the car.
With the support of Daenerys Entertainment, Famke Janssen has already attended the Oscars once before and appeared on the red carpet outside the Holy Civic Auditorium for the second time. Feeling the fanatical atmosphere around him, Famke Janssen still couldn't hide it. Feeling excited.
This feeling of being in the spotlight is probably what many Hollywood superstars are fascinated by deep in their hearts.
Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair.
The higher you climb, the less and less important 'profit' becomes, and the more important thing is probably just 'fame'.
"Wonder Woman" will start filming soon, but before then, everyone already knows about her upcoming role.
This appearance on the red carpet is not just for publicity, but she will appear in tonight's movie. Although the time is very short, it is also her first official appearance as Wonder Woman. .
There were shouts of 'Diana' and 'Wonder Woman' in his ears. Famke Janssen silently adjusted his breathing and pace, waving to the fans on both sides from time to time, and finally passed through the red blanket.
Entering the media area, we took a few photos together, but just laughed and said nothing when reporters asked loudly about the filming of "Wonder Woman".
After finally finishing the appearance process, she was guided to the backstage by the staff. Her PR came over and patiently advised her in a low voice to try not to do the certain posture she just did on the red carpet in the future, as it would appear to be insufficiently reserved.
When she first became her own public relations manager, the PR, who was said to be personally brought in by Hollywood public relations queen Pat Kingsley, obviously looked down upon her.
Probably he regarded her as a vase kept by some important person at will.
Now, along the way, especially after finalizing her role as Wonder Woman, that arrogance has long disappeared.
However, this woman in her thirties is very capable. She also listens carefully and implements most of the other party's suggestions.
I just feel a little emotional in my heart.
Finally getting over it.
In the past few years, her life has been very tight, and she still has a debt of US$500,000.
After it was confirmed that she would star in "Wonder Woman", Hollywood producers came together to want her to star in various other movies, with a lot of heroines.
However, she can't act in any of them without Daenerys Entertainment's approval.
It makes sense when I think about it.
Daenerys Entertainment has invested so much in her in recent years, how could it be possible for others to use it to consume her popularity.
It would be impossible for me to agree.
After entering the backstage, the PR pointed her in a certain direction and then disappeared.
Looking over, Westeros had arrived early and was chatting with Jane de Bont, the director of "The Dark Knight" and several other male and female creators, so he walked over.
Famke Janssen found himself unable to see through the young man in front of him who was already extremely powerful in Hollywood.
for example.
I originally thought that if I could get the role, it would probably be necessary to give something that a woman could give.
However, in the past few years, he only asked her to accompany him to a party and did not take her away afterwards.
I remember clearly that at the end of the party, she couldn't find him. Even now when I think about it, I can't help but feel a sense of frustration.
As time passed, I seemed to have figured out some things.
It seems that he prefers women who are older than him. Some gossip tabloids have secretly analyzed this, which makes sense.
Simon chatted for a while with Famke Janssen who came over, and when he saw Brian De Palma and Robert Redford, who he had specially called to invite, appeared at the backstage entrance, he took the initiative to greet him. .
After hugging the two of them respectively, Simon asked with a smile: "Brian, and Bob, have you read the script?"
Brian De Palma and Robert Redford have both had a bit of a downturn over the past year.
"The Bonfire of the Vanities," which Palma put a lot of effort into, not only received poor reviews, but also failed to make any splash at the box office. Redford's "Havana," which was scheduled to star at the end of last year, failed miserably at the box office, and Universal lost a lot of money for it.
Simon has never forgotten the help they gave him during "Run Lola Run". Among the three executive producers named at the time, David Giller is now a long-term contracted producer under Daenerys Entertainment. His most recent job was as one of the producers of "Terminator 2".
Therefore, without the two of them having to ask, after last year's project failed at the box office, Simon took the initiative to help them keep an eye on some scripts.
I quickly found a movie called "Peach Deal", which tells the controversial topic of "if you are given one million dollars, are you willing to lend your wife to a billionaire?"
The copyright of the original novel "Peach Deal" is in the hands of Paramount. After Simon found out, he quickly negotiated with Paramount and finalized it as the first joint film between the two parties.
The "Peach Deal" that I remember happens to be starring Robert Redford, and the heroine is Demi Moore. It was also a top ten blockbuster film at the box office that year. Although Brian De Palma was not the original director, such a story theme is simply perfect for Palma.