ushernet Chapter 210: Working on the New Project
Chapter 210: Working on the New Project
The meeting had concluded, but for Matthew Hesh and his team, the real work was only just beginning. As the executives and engineers left the boardroom, the weight of their new endeavor settled on their shoulders. Cinema wasn’t just an experiment—it was a full-scale industry being built from the ground up.
Matthew didn’t waste time. The moment the meeting ended, he called for immediate action. Enjoy more content from novelhall.Côm
"David," he said, turning to David Calloway, head of the media division, "I need you to gather a team of writers, directors, and actors. We’re going to need talent—not just stage performers, but people who can adapt to film."
Calloway nodded. "We’ll start scouting immediately. We’ll look at theater companies, radio performers, even unknown talent who can fit the vision."
"Good," Matthew said. "And Jacob," he continued, looking at Jacob Sinclair, one of his senior strategists, "I want a full production plan on my desk by next week. The sooner we start filming, the sooner we can perfect the process."
Sinclair adjusted his tie. "We’ll need to build film studios, soundproofing equipment, and a pipeline for distribution. That will take time."
Matthew nodded. "Then let’s not waste any."
With that, the men dispersed, setting into motion one of the most ambitious projects in Amerathian history.
The meeting had concluded, but for Matthew Hesh and his team, the real work was only just beginning. As the executives and engineers left the boardroom, the weight of their new endeavor settled on their shoulders. Cinema wasn’t just an experiment—it was a full-scale industry being built from the ground up.
Matthew didn’t waste time. The moment the meeting ended, he called for immediate action.
"David," he said, turning to David Calloway, head of the media division, "I need you to gather a team of writers, directors, and actors. We’re going to need talent—not just stage performers, but people who can adapt to film."
Calloway nodded. "We’ll start scouting immediately. We’ll look at theater companies, radio performers, even unknown talent who can fit the vision."
"Good," Matthew said. "And Jacob," he continued, looking at Jacob Sinclair, one of his senior strategists, "I want a full production plan on my desk by next week. The sooner we start filming, the sooner we can perfect the process."
Sinclair adjusted his tie. "We’ll need to build film studios, soundproofing equipment, and a pipeline for distribution. That will take time."
Matthew nodded. "Then let’s not waste any."
With that, the men dispersed, setting into motion one of the most ambitious projects in Amerathian history.
The biggest hurdle wasn’t the production or even distribution—it was the technology itself. Film cameras were loud and incapable of recording synchronized sound, which meant an entirely new camera system needed to be developed.
Matthew spent the next few weeks working closely with the engineering team, pushing them beyond their limits.
"We need a camera that records both image and sound, without mechanical noise interfering with the audio," he told Charles Hewitt, the chief engineer overseeing the project.
Hewitt sighed, rubbing his temples. "The current film cameras are too bulky and loud. Even if we add soundproofing, the internal mechanics will still be audible."
Matthew remained firm. "Then redesign it."
After weeks of long days and late nights, the film was complete.
Now came the final step—editing.
Unlike television, which was performed live, film required cutting, splicing, and sequencing footage. It was tedious, but by the end of it, the first full-length feature film with synchronized sound was ready for screening.
March 10, 1895.
The first public screening was held at Hesh Grand Cinema, the first theater in Amerathia designed for motion pictures.
High-ranking officials, business elites, and members of the press filled the auditorium. No one knew what to expect.
Matthew sat in the front row, Amber beside him. He glanced at the packed house, feeling the weight of the moment.
The lights dimmed.
The screen flickered to life.
A young man appeared on screen, walking into a grand ballroom. The audience watched, expecting silence.
Then—
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."
A gasp rippled through the crowd.
For the first time in history, a moving picture spoke.
The film continued. Dialogue flowed naturally. Music swelled, perfectly in sync with the motion. The audience sat enthralled, completely immersed.
When the film ended, there was a long pause.
Then, thunderous applause.
Matthew exhaled. They had done it.
David Calloway turned to him, a wide grin on his face. "You just changed the world."
Matthew smirked. "Not just me. We did."
Cinema had arrived.
And it was only the beginning.