Chapter 615 – New Roots
Picture.
It can be said to be a very undervalued field.
‘The same goes for AI.’
No expertise required.
Now it clicks! This can also be solved.
As time goes by, the value decreases.
There is also a view that it is a declining industry.
“This is the drawing department of our Seed Studio. Although we are small in scale, we are confident in the quality!”
It’s not that simple.
In the content industry, pictures are…
‘It is the root of all businesses.’
Cartoons, movies, games, animations, etc.
Start by drawing concept art.
It is a task of visualizing the imagination in your head.
The importance is very high.
“Is it small? I couldn’t count it exactly, but I think there were over 50 people.”
“In China, hundreds of people work on each project.”
“Ah.”
How do you draw?
How do you express it?
Even the same character looks 180 degrees different.
‘For example.’
Iron Man.
No one would disagree that the main character should be Rodaju.
This is the same even if it is a person who resembles Rodaju.
It cannot be completely replaced.
“In reality, it’s not like there are hundreds of people joining, it’s a structure where 3 to 5 teams compete and only the best one is used.”
“Then the result is bound to be good.”
It feels different.
The lines are awkward.
It is as obvious as fire that criticism will pour in.
There is also the influence of the reputation and recognition of a person named Rodaju.
But essentially, the acting skills and looks match.
“We… Cannot imitate anything. Even if you provide support, the unit price is fundamentally unmatched.”
What if it was played by another actor?
There is no need to even debate the fact that it would not have been as successful as Rodaju.
‘The pictures are the same.’
It looks similar at first glance.
That guy is like that guy.
It goes without saying that not everyone is an expert.
But people.
Without realizing it, even if you don’t understand it, your brain interprets information.
“It’s okay.”
“Are you okay?”
“Everyone here is Korean.”
“?”
Something looks sad.
I feel something affectionate about it.
There is meaning in such feelings.
‘I really like people’s eyes.’
It’s not just about image quality.
The ability to distinguish colors is also excellent.
I get completely different emotions from similar pictures.
This is why concept art is important.
Because second and third creations are created based on that.
Square! Square!
Inside the office.
Work is in progress.
At least they are pretending to do it.
The CEO is here, so we can’t sit idle.
The results they are drawing are.
“Korean people’s paintings are recognized in the industry.”
“Because I’m Korean? I’m not good at drawing?”
“Okay.”
The color of Koreans is evident.
It seems obvious, but it is not.
‘Unconsciously.’
Each country has a different way of drawing.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is imprinted in our DNA.
─How to distinguish between Korea, China, and Japan as felt by an overseas taxi driver
Taxi: Are you Korean?
Me: Are you distinguished by your appearance?
Taek: No, the styles of kids in Korea, China, and Japan are all different
Taek: Chinese kids come out only after they arrive
Taek: Japanese girls stay where they are called
Me: Then what about Koreans?
Taek: You guys don’t stay still and keep walking towards the taxi. And when you find one, wave your hand like crazy. So did you
└Isn’t that what happens in other countries? I didn’t know haha
└Oh, you have to ride fast, so it goes quickly haha
└It’s a Korean trait to have an impatient personality
└Chinese people are truly a nuisance wherever they go…
It is not something that can be defined intellectually.
It is engraved in our DNA and our lives.
“It expresses the line between ordinary people and idiots well. It’s not too cheesy, and it’s not too emotionless.”
“What difference does that make?”
“I know this even if I went to Hitomi and fucked her jerk off just once.”
“#$%^#$%#$%!”
Chew.
It is a universal culture in Japan.
I don’t feel any shame about living as an otaku.
‘Because it’s not like that in Korea.’
Ah, this is a bit.
People called Chewdeok also have social skills to some extent.
That is also reflected in the drawing.
I don’t draw shitty pictures.
“Yes! Our Seed Studio does not have many employees, but from the assistant manager level onwards, we draw pictures that can be put into production right away. The drawings are stable.”
I want that kind of picture.
Company.
There are not many places that limit their customer pool to Chewdeok.
So, in the industry, Korean artists are considered tier 1.
Tier 0 is also mostly Korean.
“Really?”
“Does it have to be fake?”
“I thought Japan was good at painting…”
Being posted on Twitter or manga can be like that.
Commercial paintings are different.
Korean production company.
This is why the investment value is high.
Because it is the easiest country to recruit Koreans.
‘If you recruit like that.’
One problem arises.
Drawing artist.
It’s not just the so-called shit wannabes who gather.
I hate the culture of the industry.
But even people who want to make money get caught.
“To be honest, regular employees are lacking… But we are oriented towards the future with a long-term plan.”
“I am fully aware of that.”
“Thank you for your understanding!”
Painting industry.
It’s quite special.
There is no return to the typical salary structure.
Square! Square!
Employees draw on their own tablets.
Of course, the skills of each person are not equal.
‘Daewoo too.’
It varies greatly.
That’s why the ‘unit price system’ is adopted.
Salary is given according to performance.
“For new employees, the salary is around 200,000 won. It is ridiculously low… In order to improve this structure, Seed has become the first in the industry to implement a monthly salary system.”
It may not be understandable from the perspective of the public.
Are you working for that money?
This is because it is a custom in the industry.
In the first place, it was an animation production company.
‘It’s a business that started in Japan.’
It is the home of black companies.
I know how to change people best in the world.
There are also practical problems.
It goes without saying, but money does not come from digging the ground.
“200,000 won? Does that make sense?”
“It’s the same as freelancing. You get what you pay for.”
“Still, it’s a bit too harsh.”
What about paying salaries to incompetent rookies?
This means that talented veterans are paid less
‘You don’t want to lose money.’
The established class with power.
I don’t think about fixing it.
I will change the custom that has become so established.
“As I said, we will maintain the monthly salary system. It would also be good to increase the ratio of full-time employees.”
“If that happens, veteran employees will also greatly welcome it!”
“However, one thing needs to be corrected.”
“?”
Such an attempt.
It can be said to be excellent.
But that’s what happens in the world.
‘If the favor continues, there will be people who think it is a right.’
It’s not particularly rare.
A similar precedent exists.
This is a controversy that also occurred in the webtoon world.
─Twitter’s view of webtoon profit structure
Sangin: Isn’t it given by the readers?
Tweet: I’ll give it to you somewhere
Somewhere = famous writer
└?: A company is not a place to make money
└Can you really think like that?
└The bastards who make money thanks to the consumers are idiots who thought the company was giving money without the consumers haha
└It’s a parasite
When the monthly salary system is implemented, strange people become entangled.
They think it is natural for them to receive money.
“Is there something I asked for before?”
“Yes! It took some time because we needed the consent of individual employees. But what are you going to do…”
“I want to take special care.”
“Special care?”
Those strange people.
No, parasites.
The animation industry is also seething.
‘To the point of forming a cartel.’
Especially since four years have passed since then.
It took root very firmly.
There is only one way to get rid of it.
It is pulled out by the roots.
* * *
Seed Studio.
It’s been over 5 years since I joined the company.
‘I really suffered.’
Lee Eun-mi, leader of the 3rd drawing team, is lost in reminiscence.
It was a difficult day.
A monthly salary of 2 million won.
Days when overtime is routine.
What bothered her more than that was
“Oh my, it’s so nice~ Eunmi is the team leader.”
“Me too, sister!”
“I also came in after seeing that Eunmi was the team leader.”
They are the employees.
There are a lot of men who seem to have never even been able to date women.
‘I tried so hard to reduce those people.
She took charge of human resources two years after joining the company.
Choosing which employees to hire as full-time employees.
Only employees who met his standards were promoted.
While keeping the rest as contract workers.
“I’m saying this because I’m here.”
“What is it, sister?”
“What is it?”
“Korean guy? Isn’t it so good that I don’t have one? It’s just like this.”
“”Kkkk!””
The water was changed slowly.
There are more and more employees who like you.
Existing employees who didn’t like it.
Even leaving one by one.
‘I won’t let you make jokes like this~ You’re so petty.’
Your position goes up.
He has established himself as an irreplaceable talent within the company.
We went one step further.
He took on the role of team leader in charge of new projects.
“I have been assured that I can do whatever I want with this project, so I don’t have to worry about it like I did in my previous department.”
“Wow, really?”
“It was really frustrating…”
“The sexual objectification was so disgusting!”
You can do whatever you want.
You no longer have to draw according to men’s tastes.
Even employees who share the same goal.
I was excited about creating work.
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『Notice』
Although we have done our best to manage the business since the start of the business, we plan to terminate the business as of July 31, 2021, due to the termination of the contract with Donson.
Therefore, we would like to inform you that the employment contract with our employees only applies until July 31, 2021.
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A notice is posted that the company is disappearing.
