Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 317 Superman's Livestream Reveals!
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Over time, Li Can learned that Henry was actually very tight-lipped. As long as he didn't say "you can say it," even if it was something funny or a joke, Henry would keep quiet.

From a player's perspective, Henry wouldn't make baseless accusations about the canned food company, causing unnecessary controversy and debate.

But Li Can's eyes still looked a little strange.

I have a feeling that Henry seems to have misunderstood something.

"Li, I'd like to learn more about your work."

"Okay, come on."

Meeting Henry's curious gaze, Li Can nodded and led Henry to the next production team.

Background music (BGM) is one thing.

The CG music is another matter entirely.

Boss Music is a system in itself.

These music tracks are all different, and their interaction rates vary greatly. Connecting these background music tracks with login music or game ending music will greatly enhance the gaming experience.

When it came to the CG music, Henry began to understand what Li Can really meant when he said, "Game scores are more difficult than film scores."

"CG music is actually the same logic as film and television scores. It focuses on this and that. After the CG is done, you calculate the time values, confirm the emotional fluctuations, find the timeline, and then you just follow the arrangement after you have discussed it."

That concludes the concise introduction.

Henry was immediately introduced to the CG soundtrack.

It's nothing more than cutscenes interspersed within the game.

Those who don't skip will watch the whole thing carefully, without needing to consider interaction, only the background music.

Skipping the music simply involves holding down the spacebar without looking at anything; there's absolutely no need for background music.

The interaction in this process is almost zero, and you don't need to use your brain at all.

It's exactly the same linear approach as film and television scoring, only much shorter.

Priority settings and switching of background music (BGM) for different scenes.

The workload here is almost zero.

All you need to do is show the CG to Li Can after the artist has finalized it, and see if it needs background music to enhance the mood. After selecting a specific segment, let the music rise and fall with the camera, and calculate the timing.

Then simply and directly create a video, aligning the positions as needed.

"End?"

"That's it, what else did you think there was?"

Henry was greatly shocked.

In fact, CG music is not that simple; it is almost equivalent to film and television soundtracks.

However, compared to the previous one, the difference in complexity and difficulty of understanding is simply too great.

For a moment, Henry even had a misconception.

[Simple indeed]

"Where's the Boss music?"

"It depends on the requirements. If it gets difficult, there's no limit to the difficulty. But if it's simple, it's not impossible either."

Li Can raised an eyebrow.

Boss music would be more detailed if it were categorized.

Narratives can be integrated with the scene, character development can be completed to enhance the battle atmosphere, or the sense of interactivity can be improved.

In extreme cases, the entire boss music can be divided into more than a dozen segments, set up interactive loops, weaken the traces of loop switching, and play according to the AI ​​logic when the boss releases skills.

This technique is commonly used in Japanese RPGs. A boss battle is interspersed with cutscenes and dialogues for about ten minutes. The characters fight and talk at the same time, and they even shout out their moves. They also bring speakers when they shout out their moves.

Of course, there are also those who are simply injected with adrenaline.

That depends on the financial resources or the overall positioning of the game.

If we're talking about AAA titles.

Everything is essential; no AAA game's music is designed casually.

"I understand."

Henry nodded repeatedly, beginning to understand.

"In other words, the so-called ninth art is not all games, but must reach the level of 2A or 3A that players currently recognize. The essence of these games is that they will attach great importance to the artistic experience of interaction and immersion in gameplay."

"You're right, 2A and 3A aren't entirely accurate, but they're true for most games. Games need artistic quality to be considered the ninth art, but not all games are the ninth art."

Li Can nodded.

Henry actually figured it out.

Games are fun, but they're more than just fun.

Why are game development companies in so many countries so keen on developing such large-scale games?
Its essence is that once it possesses artistic attributes...

Therefore, one can incorporate one's own values ​​and judgments into this artistic attribute, and use one's own culture to influence and expand.

Many online gamers prefer watching others play rather than playing themselves, and some of them are also viewers interested in the art form that games embody.

Take a look at the plot, the scenes, and the background music.

The cultural influence of games will be amplified infinitely at this moment.

Cloud gamers are everywhere; that's inevitable.

and so.

It is also comparable to the 3A.

Black Monkey must not only provide a fun gaming experience for players, but also pique the interest of viewers who don't enjoy gaming.

Therefore, in each chapter of the game.

The carefully designed animations and music will make for the best cloud experience.

Players can gain a deep understanding and be moved during the game, and those who don't like it can skip directly. Even casual players can appreciate the ideas and art brought by the game.

The sound of the abacus beads striking the beads could be heard from a great distance.

"Li, I feel that you are very concerned about this."

Henry asked if he was interested.

His eyes held a hint of mockery.

"Of course, you could even call it an obsession."

Li Can nodded calmly.

Upon hearing this, the staff working nearby couldn't help but raise their heads, and even Old Yang pricked up his ears to listen.

It's not just Li Can.

Everyone in the production team had their own obsessions.

"When I was a kid, I played a lot of Western-style games, and sometimes you could see cultural elements related to our Xia Kingdom in those games."

"For example, fighting series, Three Kingdoms series."

“Every time I see my culture being interpreted by others, and the interpretation misses the mark or even becomes quite bizarre, I feel very resentful. My own culture still needs to be explained by myself.”

Li Can's words immediately evoked memories of the past among the staff.

This isn't just something Li Can did alone.

This is what almost anyone who played these games back then was thinking.

The game is fun, but the cultural interpretation is terrible. Everyone is wondering when Xia Kingdom will be able to express its culture in its own large-scale games.

However, while there have been many excellent works over the years, very few have broken out of their niche. The online game aspect has been quite well done, but the single-player game aspect is completely blank.

It's too difficult for online games to go global.

If you can go to sea alone, then it's very simple.

This is the main difference between online games and single-player games.

"I'm starting to understand."

Henry nodded.

Just thinking about it briefly, Henry felt his blood pressure rise just imagining someone making a game with English elements but whose cultural narrative was completely nonsensical or even a mess.

When will you release your next gameplay demo and trailer?

Henry chuckled and patted Li Can on the shoulder.

"Let me promote your business."

"It will be soon, probably next month."

"Okay, then I'll schedule a better variety show."

"No, Henry, not in the mass media."

Li Can shook his head, suddenly interrupting Henry.

Henry looked over with a puzzled expression.

“When you promote something publicly in the mass media, it’s called a commercial, which can cause resentment. There’s no need to keep mentioning it.”

Li Can smiled and spoke.

"Why don't you start a live stream while you're playing the game, and casually chat with your fans about this while you're streaming your gameplay?"

"good idea!"

Henry's eyes lit up.

In that case, people who aren't interested won't watch it, and those who want to watch it will naturally watch it.

Being outside of public media, with fewer constraints and less symbolic significance, actually yields better results.

"Then it's agreed!"

Henry smiled again and raised an eyebrow at Li Can.

"Look, I've helped you so much, can't you do me a favor in return?"

"Huh? What?"

"Play me a little tune."

Henry grinned.

You can tell from the way he rubs his hands together.

This idea wasn't something I came up with just a day or two ago.

"I also want to have a song of my own, what do you think?"

"Sure, no problem."

Li Can nodded and did not refuse.

"Superman?"

"Yes! It's Superman!"

Henry, who kept saying he didn't want to be limited by the Superman label, was absolutely in love with his Superman identity at that moment.

What are you babbling about?
I am Xiu Poman!

The thought of having a background music song that truly belongs to me is so appealing.

Xiu Poman couldn't help but put his hands on his hips with a smug look on his face.

The staff around looked over and felt as if a cape was fluttering in the wind.

then.

Henry then excitedly chatted with Li Can about the content of the exclusive background music.

The process was completely smooth, and the final decision was made very quickly.

Li Can will provide a background music track as Henry's exclusive Superman background music.

He holds all the copyrights, but will grant some copyright licenses to Henry's subordinates.

How to operate it, when to use it, whether to adapt or compile it, whether to commercialize it or target fans, whether to commemorate it, etc., are all entirely up to Henry to decide.

The money is yours to keep.

That would save a lot of energy.

"I'm not in a hurry, Li, you take care of your own things first."

Henry pondered for a moment, then seemed to suddenly think of something and spoke to Li Can.

"As long as it can be done before 18, that's fine. DC has a movie project in 18, and I'll probably have to appear on screen. I think it would be best to let the background music make a cameo appearance in the movie. What do you think?"

"I think it's a good idea, you decide."

Li Can made an OK sign.

"cool."

Henry grinned.

This trip was definitely worthwhile.

Not only did he get to visit the game studio he had longed to see, but he also managed to get a custom-made song from Li Can.

This is about saving face.

hiss!
Just ask who else!
The thought of having to work with Li Can, who is extremely difficult to hire in the industry, to get a song, gave Henry a feeling of exhilaration that ran from his head to the soles of his feet.

I even feel that I should always have my own background music ready when necessary in the future.

Imagine returning to Hollywood, playing the tune for everyone you meet, and saying, "How did you know that Lee, the leader of DP, the legendary music producer, and my dearest friend, composed a custom-made background music for me?"

burst.

"Li, when you come to the lighthouse, I'll definitely treat you to a good meal."

Henry was in a good mood, and his expression was almost smug.

"Okay, I'll tidy up and decorate my mansion in New York when I get back. There's a bottle of Romanée-Conti at home, I'll open it when you come."

"Well, vodka will do."

I thought about Romanée-Conti.

Li Can still felt that vodka was good enough.

The main reason is that Winnie loves to drink this stuff.

"Okay, I've prepared the vodka for you too!"

The two laughed and continued their tour of the game development company.

Next.

Henry witnessed firsthand what real-world scanning and modeling truly meant, and what top-tier artistic design was all about.

I also gained a lot of insight into some of the deeper logic within the game.

When I left the game company, I still felt a little unsatisfied.

at the same time.

Li Can also quickly set up the arrangements.

We specifically hired a modeler to help us create a life-size figurine of the Chosen One wearing the Monkey King outfit.

The material is made entirely of metal, and the details and textures are polished. The armor is designed to be a 1:1 replica, and you can wear it on the figure or wear it yourself.

It will be heavy, but Superman isn't afraid of that thing.

In his excitement, Lao Yang decided to cover all the production costs.

How could we let Mr. Li suffer a loss from such a great publicity opportunity?

Company reimbursement!

Right after Henry and Li Can returned to Xingmei Entertainment, the creation of the figurine began on Youwang's side.

Henry did not stay in Xia for long.

Henry wasn't really interested in traveling, not just in Xia Kingdom, but everywhere else was too much trouble for him; he just wanted to play video games.

Li Can naturally wouldn't force the issue.

I played games with Henry for three days.

After Henry boarded the plane back to the lighthouse with a satisfied heart, he began to summarize his trip to Xia Kingdom in his mind.

In fact, things were not quite as Li Can had imagined.

Henry was indeed not interested in traveling.

But I'm really itching to see the culture exhibited by the black monkeys and the real-world scanning.

As a gamer who knew how to find enjoyment, Henry suppressed his curiosity.

If you go now, there won't be any surprises when you play the game.

But if you wait until after playing the game to visit the actual site, the fun will be doubled.

Henry breathed a sigh of relief.

Recalling what Li Can said about "live-streaming gaming," the more I thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

I took a nap on the plane.

Henry was in high spirits after getting off the plane.

As soon as I got home, I couldn't wait to turn on my computer.

They immediately began researching live streaming.

It didn't take long.

Henry then posted many updates directly on his personal social media account.

Dynamic links point directly to the ward.

Although I don't know much about live streaming, it's not a big problem.

If we can get it going, that's a victory. We'll talk about other issues later. If you don't understand something, just ask the netizens.

then.

Superman fans were shocked by the discovery.

Henry started a live stream late at night, playing games and chatting while sharing his gaming experiences.

Superman already had a lot of fans.

After Henry revealed in the live stream that he had recently visited Li Can in Xia Country and saw the new game soundtrack that Li Can was working on, the situation changed.

Li Can's fans immediately couldn't sit still either.

The combined influence of the two is truly terrifying.

I just broadcast it briefly in the middle of the night and said a few words.

The next day, while Henry was still asleep, gossip began to fly all over foreign websites.

[A major scoop is coming in two days?! Holy crap?!]

(End of this chapter)