I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 286 284 This show has Jay Chou

Chapter 286 284. This show has Jay Chou

At 6 o'clock in the morning, Zhang Jiao appeared at the door of Xu Xin's house on time, pushing her suitcase.

The cold wind did not cause her any trouble, but she felt very comfortable...

After all, compared to the Northeast, winter in Yanjing is just like a joke.

She took out the key and opened the iron door. She was particularly careful when closing the door.

As a result, I saw Sister Mi walking in the yard wearing a thin down jacket, gloves, and woolen hat.

"..."

Silently, Yang Mi waved to her and said hello.

Then continue walking.

Zhang Jiao quickly walked over and whispered:

"Sister...you...can you exercise?"

Obviously, as an assistant, she naturally knew about Sister Mi's pregnancy.

So I asked quickly.

Yang Mi nodded slightly:

"It's okay to walk, and it seems okay to do yoga, but how to do other exercises depends on what the instructor says. But it's okay. As long as you don't get tired when walking, it's good for the child."

She was walking while talking, and Zhang Jiao followed, cautiously ready to help her at any time.

And Yang Mi continued:

"Have you checked the weather over in Xi'an?"

"seen it already."

"Well, have you arranged the vehicle or something?"

"Brother Xu said he found a car and didn't want to take the commercial car I arranged."

"Hmm... ok. Where are you? Are your luggage and clothes ready? I estimate it will take at least three to five days to get there..."

"Yeah, I have them all with me."

"good."

Yang Mi glanced at the watch on her wrist and waved her hand:

"Okay, I'll wander around by myself. Don't worry about it~"

"Okay. Then please slow down..."

"Um."

Yang Mi nodded and continued to walk around the yard.

And Zhang Jiao didn't go far, she put her hands in the pockets of her down jacket to protect her.

I was afraid that Sister Mi would get cramps or something while walking, and no one would take care of her.

That's a huge sin.

…

"Then we're leaving?"

"Yeah, go ahead, go ahead."

Yang Mi stood at the door and waved to Xu Xin, Zhang Jiao and Sun Ting.

"Well, pay more attention to yourself, do you hear me? Don't lift heavy things..."

"Oh, our parents will be here soon. I know better than you. Go quickly~"

Hearing this, Xu Xin still worriedly told him "Don't show off" before getting into his Audi.

Pulling Sun Ting and Zhang Jiao together to the airport.

Sun Ting will drive the car back by then.

The entire journey was silent.

When they arrived at the airport, Zhang Jiao handed Xu Xin a black mask.

"No, I have it here."

Xu Xin took out a medical mask from his pocket.

"Brother Xu, this is specially made to slim down the face and make it look smaller."

"Really? So magical?"

Xu Xin was a little surprised. After taking it up, he asked Zhang Jiao:

"How's it going? How much weight have you lost?"

"You don't have a big face yourself, but you look even more handsome when you wear it."

"Ha~"

Being praised by a beautiful woman, Xu Xin was in a good mood and led her forward.

And Zhang Jiao did not lie either.

Brother Xu is quite handsome.

So, naturally, Xu Xin's outfit attracted many people's attention along the way.

As for whether there were paparazzi or something, he didn't care.

After passing the security check with Zhang Jiao and sitting in the business class seat, Xu Xin put on his headphones.

He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

At 11:30 noon, he arrived in Xi'an. After wandering around in the parking lot, he finally found a Mercedes-Benz GLS that was "low-key" in Xu Yang's definition, and found the key under the front wheel.

He personally led Zhang Jiao, whose eyes were full of weirdness, into the car and walked towards Xiying Studio.

"I have already said hello to Teacher Yu for the art exam at the end of this month. You have to prepare a three-minute monologue, which can be a certain performance scene or a play. Then comes the interview... The interview is still selective. There are quite a few, including body shapes, dances, songs, etc. Are you ready?"

In the car, Zhang Jiao, who was sitting in the passenger seat, heard this and responded:

"Yes, yes. I plan to choose "La Traviata" for the monologue...is that okay?"

"Is that okay? In fact, it's just a formality... at least that's what I think. Basically there won't be any problem, Teacher Yu will say hello when the time comes. But again, it's easy to get in, but you still have to do it well Prepare. You have to plan your own time for work and study~"

"Then don't I have to call you senior when I see you in school?"

"Ha~"

Hearing this, Xu Xin chuckled:

"Okay. You can shout whatever you want~ Just work hard. To put it bluntly, it's just a year or two... don't waste anything. It's not like there aren't actors who are late bloomers, just work hard."

"Um!"

Zhang Jiao nodded vigorously to show that she understood.

really.

Now that you have determined your goal, just work hard.

…

When he arrived at Xiying Studio, his treatment in the guest house was still super standard.

After putting their luggage in the room, the two of them had a casual meal in the restaurant and rushed to the editing room of Xiying Studio during this strictly speaking rest time.

They are all waiting for him.

In the past few days, the editing team of West Film Studio has cut out a 60-minute rough cut version.

The main line of the story is sorted out.

The rest of the filming needs to be carefully edited according to the director's requirements, such as flashback, montage, or the idea of what to do.

The rough cutting process started years ago. Strictly speaking, it really saved Xu Xin a lot of trouble.

When he arrived at the editing room, he saw Qi Lei waiting for him.

"Mr. Qi."

In front of others, the two of them still used formulaic names.

"Haha, Director Xu."

Qi Lei stood up and shook his hand.

"congratulations!"

Hearing this, Xu Xin knew what he was talking about. After all, after getting the confirmation yesterday, he notified the factory.

Everyone also knew about his relationship with Yang Mi... although everyone was speechless and worried about what to do with the promotional activities. But fortunately there are enough stars in this drama, so it’s not that worrying.

"Well, thank you... In this case, I will work first. Mr. Qi, can we meet in the evening?"

"No problem. I also came here specifically to tell Director Xu that I wanted to make an appointment. Then let's meet in the evening?"

"okay."

Qi Lei responded:

"Then I won't disturb Director Xu's work. Let's meet in the evening."

"good."

After Qi Lei left, Xu Xin sat in front of the computer in the editing room.

There is a huge projection screen opposite the two of them.

"Let's get started. Let me take a look at the main line editing first... Oh, by the way, turn on the sound effects and let me listen..."

he said, leaning back in his chair.

…

Throughout "The Wind", Xu Xin's required style was very distinct.

That is the eternal companionship of light and shadow.

Indoors, where there is warm light, the area that cannot be illuminated by the light will definitely be dark.

In such a bright outdoor venue, he would add filters to make the bright tones appear distorted and dark.

The purpose is to highlight the thrilling feeling of advancing step by step.

You never know what’s going to come out of the dark, or what’s in the dark.

In the camera lens, he has very clear requirements even for those who are standing guard. It was motionless, like a statue.

Even the light and shadow effects in some clips will particularly accentuate the darkness.

The purpose is to make these living people... live like ghosts.

After Xu Xin glanced at the edited scene, he nodded slightly.

Director Li has already fulfilled all his requests.

The images captured were completely in line with my expectations.

Then the next step is fine cutting.

He took out his New Year editing ideas from his bag and started working with the editor.

"The Sound of the Wind" is carefully edited and begins.

…

Editing is a stage that pays more attention to choices. Using "duration" as the framework, the director is required to make some choices about the footage that has been shot within a limited time.

Xu Xin set the time tone for "The Wind" at 120 minutes.

All the footage shot so far is about 140 minutes long, which is 20 minutes longer.

And not only does it exceed 120 minutes, there are also some segments that may need to be changed.

For example, a one-minute picture only needs 20 seconds or 30 seconds, etc.

So it's a process of going through the sieve over and over again.

To use a very vivid metaphor, it is like finding the thread in a mess, and then peeling off the cocoons to gather the mess into a bundle of rope.

The process sounds cumbersome.

But it’s actually quite a stress-relieving session.

Especially when looking at the coherent fragments that I have smoothed out little by little through my hard work...

At least that's what Xu Xin thinks.

Just some waste smoke.

But don’t waste tea.

Because every time he touches his thermos cup, there will be a cup of tea with just the right temperature and the right taste.

Zhang Jiao is obviously very talented in taking care of people.

It was almost 6 o'clock in the evening. When Xu Xin saw that it was almost time, he said he would end today's editing work.

But he asked for a key to the editing room.

One afternoon was enough for him to roughly understand these editing software.

So I plan to try it myself tonight.

However, for safety reasons, he asked others to back up all these things to avoid making a mess himself.

After coming out of the editing room, Qi Lei's car was already waiting at the door.

"Haha~ Director Xu, let's go and take you to eat an authentic Xi'an restaurant."

"Okay. Then I'll take Jiaojiao with me?"

"Well……"

Hearing this, Qi Lei seemed to hesitate.

Seeing this, Xu Xin nodded:

"Jiaojiao, go back and rest."

"Okay, Brother Xu."

Zhang Jiao naturally understood what Xu Xin meant and bowed politely to Qi Lei:

"Mr. Qi, I'll go back first."

"Well, okay~"

Qi Lei responded with a smile.

Zhang Jiao left, and Xu Xin got into Qi Lei's Toyota Prado.

He didn't ask where he was going, but after getting in the car, he gave Qi Lei a cigarette.

Then I saw a pendant hanging on the rearview mirror.

It was a little doll pendant with a five-pointed star, and in the middle of the five-pointed star was a little girl saying "yeah" to the camera.

The five-pointed star looks quite crude and is not a finished product at first glance.

When Qi Lei saw Xu Xin looking at the star, he smiled and said:

"My daughter made it in her craft class."

"Ha~ quite cute."

He let out a heartfelt compliment.

This thing is quite strange. In the past, no matter whose child it was, how cute or naughty it was, he had no feeling at all.

But... I feel particularly profound today.

It seems... I can vaguely feel Qi Lei's feeling every time he drives. For example, when he is very tired after a long day of work, when he comes home, he sees this pendant given by his daughter and looks at her smile... The feeling of exhaustion swept away.

All of a sudden, he seemed to understand.

After hearing this, Qi Lei said with some regret:

"It's just a pity... I don't have any academic talent. I'm in the third grade this year, and I make my lover angry every day just to do my homework..."

"Brother Qi, is it late to have children?"

"Well, it's too late to get married. I didn't have her until I was 29... So, Director Xu, it's right to have children as early as possible. Really, this is what I mean... Think about it, Mimi is only 23 this year. Even if it is delayed for a year, if you are young and have good recovery ability, as long as you recover properly after childbirth, you will be no different from a girl when you come out.

And when your children grow up, your age will also be right. Just right~ Don't be like me. I am thirty-six years old. By the time my daughter turns 20, I will be in my forties and almost fifty. Even if she gets married at 25, I am still over fifty..."

Listening to the experience of this experienced person, Xu Xin nodded and said:

"We didn't make any arrangements like this, we just let everything take its course."

"It's better to let nature take its course... I regret why I didn't get married earlier and have children earlier."

His tone was full of regret that he wanted to go back, to the past, but could never go back to the years called "youth".

Xu Xin could not empathize with him and could only comfort him:

"...If you think about it from another perspective, if you get married early and have children early, it doesn't have to be her, right?"

Qi Lei was stunned.

Smiling and nodding:

"That's true."

"So, it's all fate. When fate comes, everything falls into place."

Leaning on the chair, Xu Xin lit up the cigarette with a smile and opened the window:

"Brother Qi, do you have any clues about the TV station?"

"It's coming soon. After the fifteenth day, the handover procedures will begin. And we are also preparing plans for the beginning of the new year. If nothing else, the position of deputy director is ours."

"How did the plan start?"

"Actually, there isn't much we can do. At least in the early stages, most people in the factory are of the opinion that we should first select our excellent movies, such as "Westward Journey" and "Heroes of Heaven and Earth", for rotation . Then maybe we will do some film review programs, film history, or a certain movie... It's similar to the type of Screening Room 10..."

"oh?"

Xu Xin's eyes lit up.

Some thoughts began to spread in my mind.

However, he did not speak for the time being, but said:

"The rotation of excellent movies and TV series can only last for a while, right?"

"...What? Director Xu has some ideas?"

Qi Lei also understood the meaning of Xu Xin's words.

Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"On May 31 this year, Yang Mi's contract ends and she is ready to start her own company."

"A brokerage company? Or a distribution company?"

"Agent. When the time comes, we need to sign people and actors..."

"That's okay."

There was no need for Xu Xin to say anything, Qi Lei said:

"Movies alone will definitely not win any ratings. We will definitely produce some TV series of our own one after another... I won't hide it from the two of us. Director Xu, isn't it just us? We are all one family. Man, what else can we say about the two families, right?"

"Hahaha~"

Xu Xin responded with a smile:

"That's for sure. So... I'm here this time, partly because of the movie, and partly because I want to tell you, Brother Qi. I plan to... It's not my plan. It should be said that Yang Mi plans to do a variety show."

"Well……"

Qi Lei was stunned for a moment.

Then suddenly I felt a little regretful.

If I had known earlier, I should have asked Director Xu's assistant to follow.

If we follow her and drive, can't we talk about this matter in detail?

I'm still distracted at the moment...

There was some traffic jam after all.

But after all, he couldn't turn around and go back at this time, so he continued to ask:

"what type is it?"

"Singer audition."

"...?"

Qi Lei was stunned for a moment.

Subconsciously asked:

"Just...the kind of happy female voice or super male voice?"

"right."

"..."

All of a sudden, Qi Lei's eyes became extremely strange and he said:

"Director Xu, we... are just a local channel. And apart from anything else, we don't care whether people across the country can see our channel. Just talk about the ratings of Shaanxi TV station... Do you know that you are from Shaanxi? We have no sense of existence at all..."

"That's what I said."

Xu Xin responded with a smile:

"But what if this show has Jay Chou?"

"...???"

For a moment, Qi Lei was confused:

"Jay Chou!?"

"Yes, and Lang Lang."

"And Lang Lang!????"

Qi Lei's tone became even louder.

"Brother Qi, don't be excited, look at what you are excited about..."

Xu Xin smiled and comforted him:

"Have a good drive and let's talk slowly when we get there."

"..."

Hearing this, Qi Lei could only suppress the shock and strong interest in his heart...

Then I heard Xu Xin say:

"Our station's own program, if this thing happens, then... does it have to be broadcast by Shaanxi Station so that everyone can see it?"

"right."

Although he didn't know what it was about yet, after hearing this, Qi Lei knew what Xu Xin meant:

"The national coverage of Shaanxi TV is basically over 99%. You can watch it wherever there is cable TV... Even in some remote places, you can use the satellite TV. But... people generally don't It’s just a matter of how you look at it. But if you want to see it, you can definitely see it.”

"If we really want to do it, will Shaanxi TV Station give us broadcasting fees?"

"..."

Qi Lei was silent for a moment and shook his head slightly:

"Broadcasting fees may not be paid, and advertising fees may even be withheld."

"..."

This time it was Xu Xin's turn to frown.

"Advertising fees also need to be withheld?"

"That's for sure. After all, strictly speaking, we belong to the Shaanxi Eight Channels. We are still under the jurisdiction of the TV station. Even if it is independently operated, but... you use someone else's star channel, can you not share it?"

"Then there's no other way? If we have to do this, I'll definitely do it in our station..."

"Unless our station can separate itself and apply for star status, otherwise... it will be difficult."

"Is it easy to get a star?"

"You have to ask the leader about this...but to be honest, it's really difficult. Director Xu, think about it, Hunan TV is so popular, when did you see its second channel appear on your TV?"

"Then it won't be easy to operate..."

"Well……"

Qi Lei thought for a while and said:

"Director Xu, I'm not saying this to be discouraging. But... it's really difficult to get a star with just one variety show... when we can't guarantee enough ratings content, it's really hard to get a star. So, even if this The variety show is a big hit, so if you want to leave it, you still have to go the route of broadcasting it on Shaanxi Station.

However, I heard, just heard, that with the advent of second-generation set-top boxes, it is true that many non-star TV stations will have to open up. But this is just like foreign private TV stations, you have to pay money. The exact amount to pay is unclear...

If there is not enough profit, it may not be possible in the next two years... Moreover, even if it is done, I don't know when it will happen. If Director Xu is very optimistic about this variety show, then he should be prepared to go to Shaanxi TV in the early stage. "

"Then what is the usual share of this kind of TV station?"

"It's not much, it depends on how you talk about it. It's 30%, 40%, or 50%. Even if the show is good, it's not impossible to be lower than 30%. We are insiders after all. We can't see each other when we look up. We are just trying to save face. It doesn’t look good even on top.”

After hearing Qi Lei's explanation, Xu Xin nodded thoughtfully:

"That's okay, but I'm afraid of one thing, that if we accept the advertisement, Shaanxi and Taiwan also accept the advertisement. They will charge another fee..."

"The advertisements before and after the program is broadcast must belong to others. But the advertisements inserted during the program are all ours. There are regulations on this. They dare not and cannot mess around. Our factory is It has declined, but some things are not to say that everything is inferior to TV stations... If nothing else, this TV station is Shaanxi TV station because it really feels that the operational burden is too heavy, so it took the initiative to come to us."

Qi Lei said it very straightforwardly.

After speaking, he asked:

"Director Xu...are you very confident about this variety show?"

"Anyway, we all think my idea is pretty good~"

"Then if that's the case...the contract needs to be carefully considered. Whether you sign for a long term or a short term, the things you face are different. For example, if Supergirl can live to the level of Supergirl, if nothing else matters, our station will approve it. This program dares to make the decision to become independent. At that time, we will be responsible for the operation content alone..."

At this point, he stopped talking.

Then he shook his head with some emotion:

"But then again, how can there be so many Super Girls in the world? And if I can really catch a Super Girl... Director Xu, then I will have to call you Director Xu, hahahaha~"

"Hahaha~ Are you serious or deputy?"

"Is there any difference? Aren't they all from us?"

"Hahaha~"

Anyway, it’s just chatting and bragging, so let’s do it.

Just imagine.

They chatted about the TV broadcast and other things along the way, and finally Qi Lei took him to a steamed bun restaurant that looked very ordinary.

Ask Ma Youcai to make steamed buns.

The hotel is really small, but it is crowded.

Qi Lei specially asked for a private room. After entering the room, he didn't even use the menu and casually reported the names of several dishes.

Then I consulted Xu Xin for his opinion, and finally decided to just drink a few bottles of beer.

As soon as the door closed, he asked curiously:

"Director Xu, what exactly is going on in the variety show?"

"Here."

Xu Xin took out the plan tentatively titled "The Voice of China" from his bag and handed it to him.

He is also not afraid of being "learned" from others.

After all, Jay Chou is not available for reference, and what he gave is not a complete plan, it is just a blind audition stage.

But it's so...

When the hot and cold dishes were served, Qi Lei was still dumbfounded after reading the thin plan.

Is it fresh?

So fresh.

Isn’t it true that today’s talent shows look at faces first and then listen to songs?

But this program only recognizes voices...

The novelty of the "blind audition" made Qi Lei feel it even just by reading the text.

And linked to the content...

He couldn't help but ask:

"Who else besides Jay Chou?"

"Lang Lang will name the director, and Wanda will provide us with an audition venue. I haven't thought about the mentors yet, but they should be some highly respected people. For example, Liu Huan? For example, Wang Fei? Or someone like Liu Dehua... Of course Okay, I’m just giving you an example. It’s hard to hire these people, and they may not come over.”

Xu Xin poured wine for the two of them and said with a smile:

"But this variety show is just a letter of nomination submitted by Mimi to our factory. No matter what her job is in setting up a management company and promoting artists in the future, she definitely hopes to be closely integrated with our factory and our station. So..."

He stopped talking.

But Qi Lei understood.

It's impossible for him not to understand.

In fact, he was happy to see this sight.

The recovery of Xiying Studio cannot be accomplished by a single director or actor.

The more people there are, the greater the power.

And now...

The plan in his hand seemed to allow him to find another way.

Movies, TV series, variety shows...even singers promoted by their own channels.

If all can succeed...

Then Xiying Film Studio...isn't it the next Hunan TV station? ?

And if this is really the case...