Color Technology Company is located in the North City District of Los Angeles. The company has been established for some years. The company's main business was to produce films. Later, because of the quality of the films produced, it was loved by Kodak, the leader of the film industry, and it mainly acted as the production of Kodak films. The cooperation between the two is a win-win situation. With the help of Color Technology Company, Kodak's film sales have steadily increased, and the Color Technology Company has also developed rapidly with the help of Kodak.

As for the famous Kodak Company, I don’t need to say more. This company is the first company to invent film. It is not only in the United States, but also in the world. Its business covers several continents. Companies like Color Technology Company are simply small shrimps in front of others, so Kodak Company only needs to support it, and Color Technology Company will benefit a lot.

In recent years, Kodak has been supporting color technology companies, and even handed over Kodak's color film production business in Los Angeles to Color Technology Company, which moved Color Technology Company greatly. As a report, Color Technology Company also transferred some patents that they have successfully studied to Kodak, so the relationship between the two companies is now in harmony and is very good.

However, in recent years, with the rapid development of color companies and the adjustment of Kodak's internal leadership, Kodak has become a little wary of color technology companies, and is far from being as enthusiastic about color technology companies as in previous years. It has gradually retracted some of the businesses originally handed over to Color Technology Company. In addition, it has also strengthened its penetration of color technology companies to attempt to acquire the company. Of course, the color technology company is very dissatisfied with this behavior. It is annoyed and resisted Kodak, and no longer transfers patents to Kodak, and also charges them for the use of patents from Kodak. In this way, the relationship between the two companies becomes tense. In this case, if the color technology company wants to develop and grow, it is of course necessary to develop new partners to the outside world.

In fact, although the color technology company is not big and is incomparable to Kodak, this company still has some capital.

In 1911, the first two-color film produced by the United States was produced by Color Technology Company after breaking through color film technology. Later, as the company continued to grow, the company's leadership also spent a lot of its main research funds on the research of color film, and with their efforts, it also achieved success. In 1926, the special color system was born. The "red and green" double.|; promoted the company's development and made huge profits for the company. By 1932, the real three-color color film was successfully developed, and the Color Technology Company became the owner of color film technology.

Historically, after the invention of the three-color color film film, the color technology company soared into the sky. With this technical patent, the color technology company almost monopolized the color film production industry at that time, and Kodak had to temporarily bow to it. On the one hand, Kodak cooperated with the color technology company in a humble manner. On the other hand, they also organized their own strength to study the three-color film technology and sent spies to steal relevant information from the color technology company. In this way, after the new Kodak technology company was born, the color technology company completely fell into decline. It was finally swallowed up by Kodak and became a small branch of Kodak in Los Angeles. Of course, this is a later story.

In the 1920s and 1930s, it was with sound and color that the film truly became a complete art form. However, for the audience, the addition of color absolutely did not bring shocking with sound. After the color came out, the audience did not show excessive surprise, but they were still happy to see the gray screen becoming colorful.

The contributions of color technology companies have been permanently recorded in history. Now that I meet the manager of their company, I naturally want to have a good chat with him.

"Mr. Corleon, DreamWorks' audio films are so envious. As colleagues in technical research, we admire them deeply. Moreover, I have watched "Brave Heart" and "Crocodile Pond". It is indeed a movie produced by DreamWorks. The shock and profound artistic nature made me deeply impressed by the self-proclaimed senior movie fans. I have always wanted to see you, but I always have no chance. I finally realized this wish today."

"Mr. Wilner has won the award. I am very interested in the research on color films in your company. I heard that you invented the 'red and green' two-color color film this year and now let Lianmei Company start making movies. It's really gratifying." I said quietly.

Perhaps because I knew that Chaplin and I were not in line, Gosta was a little embarrassed, but he immediately laughed: "This kind of small skill of carving is really our honor to be praised by Mr. Corleon. To be honest, our technology was actually successful last year, but it was still in the final inspection stage, so it has not been announced. I knew that I had applied for a patent this year. After hearing the news, Mr. Chaplin found us and wanted to use such film to make a movie. Of course, we are very welcome to such requests, so it became what we are now. Of course, if Mr. Corleon was willing to make a color movie, we would not be able to ask for it."

This Gosta

He said that the "red, green" two-color color film technology was successful last year, but I wouldn't believe what the inspection stage he said was killed. In fact, after the successful research of "red, green" two-color color film, the leadership and technical layer of the color technology company had a great ambition, that is, to use the success of this technology to overcome the technical difficulties of three-color film in one fell swoop. However, they worked hard for a year, but then ended in failure. Therefore, the announcement of the "red, green" two-color film technology was postponed by one year.

I looked at Gosta Technology and was very curious. It was a pleasing thing to be able to cooperate with you, but I don’t want to use the technology that others are already using, so there will be no new ideas.”

Gosta was handed over to Chaplin, and Chaplin and I were in the same state, so naturally I would not follow Chaplin's butt to use this kind of film to make movies.

"Mr. Corleon, you are really a very demanding person. No wonder your movies are all classics." Gosta

I shrugged: "Mr. Wilner, you guys are actually here

It is not yet perfect, and there are great shortcomings."

"Mr. Corleon, tell me what are the shortcomings. I like to hear others give us advice." Gosta

I snatched out the cigarette butts and said meaningfully: "Actually, you know this shortcoming yourself. Color films have developed into two-color color films from 1906 to ++, but everyone knows that movies made with such films are not real color films at all. At best, this kind of film is just a monotonous color film. For the producers of the movie, it is a very terrible thing to have a movie with only two colors of red and green, because these two colors will destroy the original electricity.

Many beautiful things in the shadows are gone, and the thickness and lightness of the color blocks are gone. These two colors are like mottled scarves covering a beautiful face, covering up many things in the original movie. For the audience, their attention is always strongly disturbed by these two unreal colors when watching the movie. Because the viewing effect is greatly reduced, Mr. Wilner, there is not much room for development of this two-color film, unless you can invent the real color film - three-color color film."

My words made Wilner's eyes widen.

"Mr. Corleon, research on three-color film, but only people on the board of directors know about it, why do you..." Wilner took it out, and found that he was missing halfway through his speech, so he quickly closed his mouth tightly.

I smiled: "I have studied color film before, so I naturally know about three-color film, but it is extremely difficult to overcome this technology. It is also for this reason that I admire your company very much."

Wilner looked at me skeptically, and saw that I didn't look like I was lying to him, so he gave me a thumbs up: "Mr. Corleon, everyone said that you were good at filming. The script was well written and the actors were good at acting. You said you were a versatile talent. I didn't believe it at all. Now I am convinced. You can tell me all the things about these three-color films. It's so amazing."

I smiled: "Mr. Wilner praised me, I know the truth."

Wilner looked at me and suddenly became hesitant.

"Mr. Wilner, do you have something to say?" I took a sip of wine and whispered.

Wilner nodded awkwardly, then smiled and said to me: "Mr. Corleon, I hit it off at first sight, and I am very optimistic about DreamWorks' strength and development momentum, so I want to discuss something with you.

"You said." I still know what this kid wants to do.

"I'm really going to hide this from you. Color Technology Company now wants to find a partner in Hollywood film companies, and you know that as a film technology company, having such a partner is also of great benefit to our business development." Wilner scratched his head and said to me.

I understand what he means.

The film technology of color technology companies requires companies to test it. When each new film is produced, they cannot put the film in the warehouse and they have to sell it. Otherwise, the locals in the company will not be allowed to drink the northwest wind and find such a partner in Hollywood. On the one hand, they can meet their needs in this regard, and on the other hand, they can also use this partner as a window to quickly promote their business.

"Didn't you find Lianmei Company? And Chaplin and Parker are already fiddling with your newly produced red and green two-color film." I said coldly.

Wilner's face suddenly turned red: "Mr. Corleon, there are quite a few companies that have business dealing with our company, but that's just a simple thing for us to sell films and buy films. Color technology companies have never had such a living partner. Mr. Chaplin's United American Company is just a promotional target for our company. The purpose is to see whether they can sell this red and green two-color film to every movie factory in Hollywood through their efforts. Now in Hollywood, in terms of the influence of movies, innovation ability, and personal talent of directors, there is no one who can compare to you, and there is no film company in DreamWorks. So, if we can cooperate with you, it is something we can't afford."

Wilner kept saying good things to me, which made me feel goosebumps all over.

His wishful thinking was very good. In history, every technological innovation was promoted in Hollywood, and not to mention anything else, the promotion of audio movies was an example. At the beginning, no one was concerned about it and did not dare to try it. Once one of them succeeded, a group of people would immediately come up with color movies, and the same is true for color movies. The color movie technology in history is more difficult than the promotion of audio movies, because color movies have always been available. Although it is hand-colored, although it is two-color, it is also color, so you can make a three-color.

There are shocks for those audiences, but they are definitely not as good as audio movies. Many companies in Hollywood are not very interested in this kind of color movies. Even if they are interested, they will not spend a lot of money and energy to shoot. In this way, the movies shot with these technologies will naturally have mediocre reactions. When other companies see such movies, they have no interest in these technologies. From 1926 to 1930, 36 two-color movies were filmed in Hollywood history for four years, which is one of the examples.

Therefore, color technology companies want to find a good partner. If this partner can use their technology and make a sensational movie, then many people will buy the film they produce.

The best ideal goal for companies that meet this criteria is DreamWorks now in Hollywood.

Originally, the movies we shot were all sensational. In addition, the audio movies suddenly made the audio film technology, which was originally unwatched, a dream for major Hollywood film companies, which made the color technology company firmly focus on our DreamWorks.

For me, this is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I know the meaning of real color movies more than anyone else. Although there are still many hardships in the research of this technology, if I can hold this technology early, I will make a fortune in a few years.

Besides, although I have made a lot of money now based on the patent rights of audio films, I know that I can't occupy the monopoly of this patent rights for very long. After two or three years, I will be satisfied. Once this patent is broken, I will have no ace in my hands. The current color film technology is my hope.

I smiled and said to Wilner quietly: "Mr. Wilner,

Did Si say that Color Technology Company wants to cooperate with our DreamWorks?"

Wilner nodded repeatedly: "Yes, that's what I mean, I just don't know your opinion..."

I waved my hand and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. I'll ask you if you can speak in your company?"

Wilner was stunned by my question, then immediately understood what I meant, and quickly said, "Yes, I am the major shareholder of our company and holds 60% of the shares. As long as I agree to other people, there will be no problem."

I shook my cup and looked at the red wine in the cup and said slowly, "Mr. Wilner, I am a straightforward person. If you have anything to offend you, please forgive me."

"You say, Mr. Corleon, I'll listen." Wilner bowed his head and bowed, just like a grandson.

"If we cooperate, your company can not only test our company, but also sell your films because of the movies produced by our company. This is beneficial to you but not bad. For us, we should not only act as test items, but also if the films made in the box office are defeated by film technology, we will both lose money and lose reputation. This is a thankless thing. Why do you think I should cooperate with you?" I stared at Wilner and said bluntly.

I could see the little bit of Wilner's stomach clearly, so when I exposed his intentions at once, he was also stunned. Yes, if we understand as I said, we would not be able to gain any advantage at all in the cooperation between DreamWorks and Color Technology Company.

"This, this..." Wilner was speechless for a moment and didn't know what to say.

I sighed in disguise: "Mr. Wilner, survive in Hollywood. You and I know that it is not an easy thing. If something does not benefit our company and there are certain dangers, I will not do it. I mean, you can understand?"

Wilner said yes.

"Mr. Corleon, do you mean you don't want to work with us anymore?" Wilner said to me disappointed.

I laughed: "Mr. Wilner. I didn't say that. I said that I have always admired the work of the Color Technology Company and admired your courage, but if you let me cooperate with you, I have to get some benefits, right?"

Wilner thought for a while and said to me, "Mr. Corleon, do you think this is OK? Isn't DreamWorks Land Factory 3 also producing films? Our color technology company can cooperate with your factory 3, and you are responsible for filming and promoting our technology. If the movie box office is good, films will be sold well, then the two of us will jointly produce films. We will then extract the profits in proportion. How about it?"

Gao, Wilner's idea is Gao. Of course, it is relative to their color technology companies.

According to his example, DreamWorks can make profits, but it still cannot be worth it. Not to mention anything else, I can't agree to the proposal of color technology company and factory 3 to cooperate in producing film. On the one hand, Factory 3 is still busy with audio film equipment. On the other hand, even if Factory 3 has enough manpower and material resources to produce film, it is not as good as their Color Technology Company. You must know that their company has produced color films for more than ten years. We need experience but have no experience to produce equipment but no production equipment. If we can't produce them at all, we can't share the profits according to the proportion, then the big head will definitely be taken away by them. There is another reason why I am even more worried about. Color Technology Company has a good technical research. If we secretly learn our audio film technology and sell it to the big film company in cooperation, or cooperate with a large consortium to re-launch a new audio film patent, then I will not have enough money to completely carry it out.

Therefore, I cannot accept Wilner's proposal.

"Mr. Wilner, I can't accept the method you mentioned. Our third factory is too busy now and can't take the energy to cooperate with you." I gently rejected Wilner's proposal.

Wilner was anxious: "Mr. Corleon, then what do you think you want to do."

I smiled and said an idea that made Wilner feel embarrassed.

Chapter 237

"Mr. Wilner, since you are sincerely wanting to cooperate with us, I can't play tricks with you, and I really want to cooperate with you. Do you think this is OK? I will pay you to study the three-color color film technology and have the patent rights of this technology. Then we account for 20% of the profits earned by DreamWorks promoting your company to sell films. How about it?" I crossed my legs and said leisurely.

Actually, I know that Wilner will not agree to this condition. First, the three-color color film technology is a major technology that color technology companies have been studying for many years but have not made any progress but are still unwilling to give up. They will not easily transfer it to others. Second, the total profit is 20%, which is really too much.

Then why do I still say that even though I knew Wilner would not agree? Haha, there is a saying that it is better to be the best, and it is better to be the best. If I set the conditions very high from the beginning, then there will be room for bargaining below. This method, I learned from Marskolov.

"Mr. Corleon, we cannot agree to your condition. It's too harsh." As I expected, Wilner almost jumped up after hearing my words, with a embarrassed expression on his face.

"Then it's 15% profit. Mr. Wilner, this cooperation is a great thing for your color technology company. Relatively speaking, you have gained more benefits than ours. This is a win-win cooperation. Think about it, our company's film department has sold a big box office. Not to mention anything else, the box office of the "Kill Crocodile Pond" just produced reached 800 in the first week. If we use your film to shoot, your film will definitely sell well, and then the money you make is not a small amount. Are you willing to have money or not?" I turned my fingers to settle the accounts with Wilner.

Wilner understands what I said, and he also knows that color technology companies will make a lot of money because of cooperation, but he is a little hesitant.

"Mr. Wilner, 10% profit plus the patent for three-color film. I really want to cooperate with you. If you can't meet this condition, then we don't need to continue to discuss it." I put the wine glass in my hand on the table, turned around and left, but was grabbed by Wilner.

"Mr. Corleon, make me think, you make me think." Wilner begged.

"Okay, then think about it, I'll wait for you. Mr. Wilner, that is, your color technology company. If it were replaced by other technology companies, even if it was your other partner, Kodak, I would deal with them.

Let me tell you the truth. When I was studying in a film school, I. films made with the color film produced by your company. Sometimes I can dream of the colors and lights on those movies. Therefore, it is my long-term wish to cooperate with you." When I saw Wilner was a little moved, I struck while the iron was hot, and even made up a set of lies.

"Mr. Corleon, I've told you all. We have been working on the three-color color film technology for several years. Although we have not overcome this technical difficulty, the board of directors of the company attaches great importance to this patent. Even if I am a major shareholder, I dare not transfer the patent rights of this technology. Although the 10% profit is quite small, I have to consider it." Wilner simply handed over the bottom line to me.

Looking at his indecisive look, I sighed in my heart.

"Mr. Wilner, I have explained the benefits of this cooperation to you. You said that your company's fencing company attaches great importance to this technology, but this technology has been busy for so many years and has spent a lot of manpower and material resources, but there is no result. Isn't anyone opposed it? If I guess well, there are many people who oppose continuing research. I will pay you research and will not let your color technology company spend money. If this technology is successful in the future, won't your color technology company also share the money? That's all, you decide. It's getting late, and I have to go back to the company." I stretched and stared at Wilner for his answer.

"Mr. Corleon, if you can reduce your profit commission to five percent, I will agree." Wilner gritted his teeth, and seemed to have made a great decision.

"Trade!" I stretched out my hand to Wilner.

"Why, what conspiracy did you two have been achieved?!" Wilner and I were raising our glasses to celebrate to reach a cooperation opinion, when Grant came over with his son.

"What a conspiracy? Look at how ugly you said. Isn't it good for you to work together to promote the prosperity of Hollywood movies?!" I glanced at Grant and said angrily.

Wilner said a few words to Grant and then left. Before he left, I told him to sign the contract with the city government tomorrow morning, and he nodded and agreed.

"Andre, tell me the truth, what contract do you sign with him?" Grant looked at Wilner's back and asked me in a low voice.

I simply told Grant about the matter. Grant laughed: "Andre, everyone says you are smart, you have done something stupid this time."

"Then tell me what happened to me?" I asked angrily as I looked at Grant's smile.

Grant pulled a chair from the side and sat down, whispering me: "First, I have heard of the three-color color film technology of the Color Technology Company. They have been studying it for several years but have not succeeded. The people in the company have long decided to give up. And last year, this technology has been no longer researched, otherwise, will the red and green two-color film come out in a few years? You are deliberately trying to get such a technology that is no longer researched. Wouldn't you be confused? And even if this technology is
To be continued...