"The Little Prince" tells the story of a little prince from an alien planet who tells the pilot, who is the narrator, a series of adventures he experienced before arriving on Earth after leaving his home planet.
The entire story is not long, but for a short animation, its content is obviously too much.
Since it is an adaptation, it is natural to make certain changes based on the original story. After much deliberation, Muxuxing decided to divide "The Little Prince" into seven independent but interconnected short animations.
It just so happens that this story touches on many themes: the misunderstood picture of the python, adults who value numbers, flowers on the stars, the sadness of forty-four sunsets, and the love between the tamed fox and the rose.
With a general idea in mind, Mu Suxing went to his tutor's office first after returning to school.
Although this kind of short animation can be made in the dormitory, Mu Xuxing still decided to apply to the school for a special laboratory to produce "The Little Prince".
Twenty years of production experience has brought him not only the improvement of his various skills, but also psychological changes. He is now indifferent to the gossip of outsiders. After all, he has money. Since he can enjoy better resources, why would he give it up just to prove himself
Mu Suxing's tutor's surname is Li. He is usually responsible for teaching 3D animation-related experimental classes in school. Not only that, this tutor is also the art director of several game and animation companies. However, he has a domineering temper and is very strict and demanding when dealing with students. As a result, countless students who try to please this tutor and have more opportunities in the future have returned empty-handed.
When Professor Li heard Mu Suxing's request to apply for a laboratory, his face showed no expression. He just asked him, "Have you figured it out?"
Muxuxing nodded.
He was too stupid in the past, always thinking that since everyone attributed his hard work to his wealth and family background, he should abandon his wealth and family background and prove his strength to everyone. Looking back now, this idea was so stupid that he missed many opportunities in vain.
"I plan to submit the finished product to Xingning City's subway promotional video collection activity this year," Mu Suxing naturally had nothing to hide from his mentor. "Because it will be more formal, I think it will be more convenient to use the school's laboratory."
Professor Li looked at him and frowned invisibly: "Do you know how many people will participate in this recruitment activity?"
Mu Suxing recalled the grand occasion in his previous life: "There should be a lot of unknown animation producers participating. They need such activities to make themselves known. In addition, the event is not limited to live-action videos. Some directing students from drama academies and grassroots directors looking for opportunities in Xingning City should also keep an eye on this opportunity."
Professor Li raised his eyebrows.
He had also heard about Mu Suxing and other students in the school. He felt that the student in front of him had decent talent, but unfortunately was too pedantic - but that was all.
Although it is a pity, it must be said that, at least among the students in recent years of Xingning Art University, there has not been anyone who can really make him look at him differently.
He originally thought that Mu Suxing would participate in the competition with the mentality of proving himself as he did in the past. After all, everyone knows that in such officially organized recruitment activities, there is basically no such thing as internal decision-making. But now it seems that Mu Suxing obviously did not act on impulse, but made the decision after careful consideration.
"Oh?" He acted so frankly and confidently that Professor Li became interested: "If you know all this, why do you still want to participate? Aren't you afraid that it will be a waste of time and become a laughing stock for outsiders?"
Muxuxing said slowly: "Because I have money."
Professor Li: “…”
To be honest, if Mu Xuxing had followed the normal routine and said that he was confident and how would he know if he didn't try, Professor Li might have just smiled it off. But Mu Xuxing did not play by the rules, so Professor Li couldn't help but look up at him a few more times.
Mu Suxing didn't think there was anything wrong with his answer - he raised his head and let his eyes meet the mentor in front of him. There was no panic or inexplicable self-confidence in his eyes at this moment, but a sober and serious calmness.
"No job can be accomplished overnight, and the same is true for animation production. Now is the time when I need a lot of practice," Mu Suxing said calmly, "I have enough funds to support myself to make as many attempts as possible. This is my advantage."
What does it matter whether he is selected or not? What matters is what he can learn in the process.
Don't think that all his skills are only 5 in 013. In fact, before Mu Suxing was reborn, although he was not as good as the famous big producers, he had no problem ranking in the upper middle in terms of strength.
With his current strength and the script of the system mall, it would be difficult for him to be eliminated.
Mu Suxing spoke seriously, but Professor Li burst into laughter without any image. He shook his head and pointed at him with a smile: "You...you..."
Muxuxing blinked.
Professor Li, who is usually serious, actually smiled so happily, which means... he passed, right
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Professor Li, who had had enough of laughing, turned around, took out a key from his drawer, and threw it in front of him casually.
"Laboratory 305 in the laboratory building. Take it."
Mu Xiuxing looked up in surprise.
For students at Xingning University of the Arts, Laboratory 305 is a semi-holy place - because everyone knows that this laboratory is specially prepared by the school for Professor Li alone. In other words, this is Professor Li's personal laboratory. Except for occasional teaching needs, it is usually not open to the public, let alone loaned to students to make animations!
But now, Professor Li actually handed him the key to his private laboratory
"I was too busy in the first half of the year. I will spend more time with my family in the second half. The lab is empty, so you can use it first." Professor Li said casually, "You can use whatever you want in it. You can take a look at the original drawings and storyboards if you want. It depends on your ability to learn as much as you can. There is only one thing, you have to restore it for me after reading it, and don't mess it up."
Mu Suxing returned to the dormitory in a daze.
The surprise came too suddenly, and he felt that he needed some time to recover. However, his absent-minded look was seen by others as a lost soul, so within three minutes, a post about a rich second-generation student in the animation department being scolded by Professor Li immediately became a hot topic on the campus forum.
The door of the dormitory was ajar, and Mu Suxing pushed it open.
"Amu is back?" The tall boy sitting at the table facing the computer turned around. His name was Wen Feihang, and he was one of Mu Suxing's roommates.
The boy put down the mouse, and carefully looked at Mu Suxing's face, then said something else: "By the way, do you remember the one who was praised by all the instructors in class last time, but was scolded by Professor Li?"
Mu Suxing simply ignored the other party's messy address. He saw that the other party had something else in his words. He raised his head and glanced at the other party lazily: "If you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't hesitate."
"Ahem," Wen Feihang scratched his head, "Well, I just want to comfort you, don't I? There are so many students in our school who are scolded by Lao Li and dare not say a word. You are not the only one. Everyone knows that Lao Li is notoriously abnormal. It's just a few scoldings. Anyone would be scolded. You don't have to take it too seriously."