The staffing definition in the report
A Shanghai Yangpu article published through Shangguan News in March 2026 described Tian founding Wusuan Guangnian for image and video tools, with two full-time people, part-time contributors and AI. Full-time headcount does not capture all labor.
Editorial analysis: remote collaboration needs transferable intermediate results
Creative software includes interfaces, model connections, queues, asset handling and feedback. Distributed people can work concurrently if versions and delivery states are clear. Important decisions kept only in chats prompt repeated questions and obscure whether rework comes from changed needs or implementation errors.
Record maintained modules, owners, dependencies and the latest working versions. Account separately for part-time fees, model calls, servers and founder communication before assessing sustainability. This is our checklist, not disclosed company accounts.
Evidence still needed
One report does not establish current staffing, paid retention or complete infrastructure costs. Do not insert full-time headcount directly into profit calculations. Further reading: allocating maintenance time.