What would you like to say
Before this, Mu Suxing had thought about this problem, and he even took time out a few days ago to write a speech: the past and present of the ACG industry, several important directions and possibilities for the future development of the animation industry... Finally, he encouraged the freshmen to study hard to realize their childhood dreams of animation.
It may sound a bit cliché, but many of the analyses and predictions about the animation industry are the result of Muxuxing's experience in two lifetimes, and are more than enough to serve as a speech at the opening ceremony of the Academy of Painting and Film.
but-
Mu Xuxing raised his head and looked through the countless pairs of bright eyes below the podium. In a trance, he felt as if he saw himself more than ten years ago in his previous life, when he entered this industry full of hope and dreams and full of ambition.
It shouldn't be like this.
The chance God gave him to start over should not be to let him experience this reincarnation again with another identity.
He looked at all the teachers and students who were eagerly waiting in the audience.
"I'm sorry," he said.
… What's the meaning
Shen Nian paused fiddling with the camera.
Although it was not unexpected that Mu Xiuxing might make some special remarks at the opening ceremony, it must be said that this overly unusual opening made everyone present stop what they were doing and look up at the podium in astonishment.
The professors waiting on the other side couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Wait a minute, that's not what the speech I showed them before was written like
"According to the convention of general university opening ceremonies, what I should do now is to paint a rosy picture for you, the freshmen, and give you some chicken soup, telling you how terrifying the annual profits of Huaying Animation are in recent years, how brilliant its achievements in the animation field are, and what a bright future you will have -" Having said this, Mu Suxing shook the speech in his hand.
"This is what I originally wrote in the prepared speech in my hand."
Sensing the twist in his words, the reporters in the audience sat up straight.
"But I know that's not the case."
The words that were lingering in his heart were spoken out just like that, but Mu Suxing's expression became calmer: "Huaying Animation is now on a good trend, but this is my career and my ambition. It has nothing to do with you or this industry. Maybe in four years, some of you will be lucky enough to join Huaying, but they will only be a minority among the minority."
“Wow—”
The originally quiet auditorium suddenly became noisy. The students looked at each other, not knowing how to react for a moment.
Shen Nian was almost choked by these words.
Although to some extent, what Muxuxing said is true. But you don't have to say it directly! Isn't it discouraging freshmen to make such a naked and realistic statement on the first day of school? Is there anyone who hosts an opening ceremony like you
More reporters immediately picked up their cameras.
Who wants to watch that kind of formal opening ceremony? Isn't this the scene they are most looking forward to and want to see
Facing the confused and uncertain expressions of the crowd, Mu Suxing spoke again in the auditorium in a calm and almost cold voice: "But for more people, when you graduate—"
"You will find that this industry can neither bring you a high salary to support your family, nor bring you glamor or the spotlight. Some of you may become independent producers, but financial constraints will force your works to die or be hastily released, and you will gain nothing except the support and encouragement of a small number of fans."
"Or, like most animation students, you may become an employee of an animation company after graduation, doing repetitive and mechanical work every day, but your final salary is far behind that of your classmates and friends from other majors at the same time. Even after ten or twenty years, no audience will remember your name."
Shen Nian sighed deeply.
She looked around and, not surprisingly, saw looks of confusion on the faces of the freshmen around her.
This is indeed true.
Most of the time, perhaps even those who work in this field are trying to avoid this point, but a corner of their hearts is telling them for sure that, yes, this is the fact.
This is the dilemma and pain that the animation industry has faced for so many years.
It is not glamorous, nor is it as dreamy and magnificent as the world in animations. It is almost completely opposite to the two-dimensional world that boys and girls admire. But it must be said that it is too cruel to point out at the opening ceremony that the other party is still the person that everyone admires the most.
Shen Nian withdrew his gaze, almost unable to bear to look any further.
But Muxuxing didn't seem to think so.
The young man's calm and clear eyes slowly scanned the confused faces of the crowd one by one, without any hesitation or emotion, he asked his final question:
"Are you ready to accept this future?"
There was silence in the auditorium.
Logically speaking, after such a heavy blow, there should be a turnaround and a few words of comfort to the students. Shen Nian thought so. But she soon found out that she was wrong - after giving such a light-hearted speech to persuade the students to leave, Mu Suxing turned around and walked down the rostrum.
This is the end of my speech.
Realizing this, Shen Nian opened his mouth, wanting to say something. However, under Mu Suxing's cold and realistic theory of the future, it seemed that any comfort would be unnecessary. Looking at his colleagues beside him, they also looked confused. Seeing that Mu Suxing was about to walk out of the auditorium, someone among the students who were at a loss suddenly stood up.
"Muxuxing!"
The girl looked quite shy. In fact, doing this in public was enough to make her blush. However, she did not back down at all. The girl's eyes were red, but her eyes were firm. She asked:
"If the future of Blue Star's animation industry is destined to be what you said, then why did you establish the Painting and Film Academy?"
It was a simple sentence, but it woke up the students present.
Yes, if the future of Blue Star Animation is destined to be like this, then why did Huaying Animation spend so much money on the school? The extinguished fire in their hearts was faintly rekindled, and with unspeakable hope and expectation, everyone raised their heads and looked at the figure standing at the door of the auditorium.
But Muxuxing said: "You need to find the answer to this question yourself."
After saying this, he ignored the reporters' messy questions and left the school auditorium. However, Shen Nian noticed that for a moment, the other party seemed to smile.
She was stunned for a moment, and her eyes unconsciously turned to the students who were still in the auditorium.
It could clearly be said that the answer was "nothing", but Shen Nian unexpectedly discovered that the dust surrounding most of the students slowly dissipated at this moment, and more students sat in the same place, with a thoughtful look on their still blank faces.
Muxuxing's speech ended here, but the sensation it caused had just begun.
The opening ceremony of Huaying Academy had just ended when someone posted the video of Muxuxing's speech on the Internet. Less than half an hour later, this short video of just a few minutes became popular. By the way, the question and answer between Muxuxing and his students was also included in the video.
What do you think of Mu Suxing’s remarks in his opening ceremony speech
There was no need for internet trolls to push the issue. Within a day, questions like these appeared directly on every news website and social forum hot search list, and the number of people participating in the discussion exploded almost exponentially!
Some people agree.
“It’s cruel, but that’s reality.”
"Young people who come to this industry with unnecessary fantasies should wake up. The second dimension is beautiful, but to create such beauty, you have to bear several times the reality and pain. No matter what choice you make in the end, it is not a bad thing to realize this as soon as possible."
Some people have doubts.
"What on earth is he talking about..."
"Are you sick? You're trying to dissuade freshmen on the first day of school? This tone of voice, speaking for your own good, is really annoying. For someone like you who has had almost no problems along the way, do you really understand the situation of ordinary people in this industry? Just because you're successful in your career, do you think you can speak so freely?"
Mu Suxing did not take the ups and downs of public opinion from the outside world to heart.
In fact, in the eyes of the public, Mu Suxing disappeared the day after the opening ceremony. He was nowhere to be seen in either Huaying Animation or other departments of Huaying. It was not until reporters who did not believe in evil searched Xingning City that they captured a picture of Mu Suxing appearing in the laboratory building of Huaying Academy.
What is he doing in the laboratory building
Could it be that Huaying Animation has some new project
There was a lot of discussion outside, and the controversy at the opening ceremony gradually subsided. But everyone knew that this was only temporary.
Since it is a school, then the assessment is not the works, but the students. The School of Painting and Photography has only been open for a short time, so it is too early to say anything. If the performance of this class of students is really unsatisfactory, then it is time for reporters and media to criticize the School of Painting and Photography.
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of the lake, undercurrents have already been surging.
Muxuxing certainly didn't know what the media was thinking, and even if he knew, he wouldn't take it to heart. In the six months since the opening ceremony, his energy had already been focused on another project.
Academy of Painting and Shadowing, inside the laboratory.
After finishing the last test, Mu Suxing exhaled, his voice so low it sounded like a sigh: "I have finally waited for this day."
As he sighed, Professors Li Lianggong and others stared at him like a monster: "Finally? What do you mean finally? For an invention like this that is so revolutionary and capable of changing the entire ACG community on Blue Star, it wouldn't be surprising if it took another ten years to polish it! It took only ten months to complete the development and testing. This is simply a miracle!"
"You know what," Tan Qingyi said, "If the timing wasn't wrong, this software's epoch-making benefits might even win the Best Invention Award."
"Forget about this software or that software. We have been researching here for more than half a year, and now the finished product is out, but we don't even have a name yet." Li Lianggong said, looking at Muxuxing, and said naturally: "Have you thought of a name for it?"
Everyone looked towards Muxuxing.
No one objected to this - it was said to be a group development, and many professionals were invited, but no one could deny that from the development of this software to its release, Muxuxing was the one that invested the most in both funding and technical support. To be frank, without Muxuxing's participation, this software would not have been possible at all.
Mu Xiuxing did not refuse.
It would be better to say that he had thought of the name of this software a long time ago. Facing the expectant gazes of everyone, Mu Suxing smiled and said, "Then let's call it... Dream Maker."
"Dream Maker?" Li Lianggong chewed for a few seconds and said, "It's a good name."
"Since the software has passed the final test, shouldn't we consider releasing it to the public?" someone suggested. Once again, everyone's eyes fell on Muxuxing. The difference was that this time, in addition to pure expectation, there was also a hint of worry... even trepidation.
Mu Xuxing did not ignore such gazes.
But he did not intend to explain immediately, and instead said, "I plan to contact a few familiar media outlets and hold a formal press conference. The release of the Dream Maker will also be announced at the press conference. When the time comes, I will trouble all of you seniors to come and show your support."
"no problem."
Xin Zongyi also joked, "Of course. For such a big event, even if you didn't invite us, we old guys would still come with thick skin."
Just like that, with Huaying's intense preparations, time soon arrived on the day of the press conference.
Without any hints, just a few names of attendees were enough to make all the media reporters scramble for a spot at the press conference. You know, the last time Huaying took the initiative to hold a press conference was when it was filming The Old Man and the Sea, and several industry leaders were also present. Everyone knew about the sensation that press conference caused.
So, what kind of earthquake will Muxiuxing, which finally emerged from the laboratory after being mysterious for more than half a year, bring to the Blue Planet
Shen Nian touched the camera and recorder in his arms, and he couldn't wait any longer.