After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 438 The granularity is too coarse

If the channel doesn't have enough equipment, then go to the station to find it.

This is not easy either.

There are too many wolves and not enough meat; resources are limited.

Zhan Yushan probably wanted to make amends, so he approved two more units for him.

"Too little!"

Zhou Haoran was not satisfied.

Zhan Yushan said, "Including the previous four, that makes a total of six cameras. What can't we film?"

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "My proposal to the director team is for a total of twelve cameras."

"How many?"

Zhan Yushan was stunned for a moment.

"Twelve units? I've already asked for too few."

Zhou Haoran acted as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Zhan Yushan frowned and said, "What do you need so many cameras for? Isn't this a waste of resources? Do you know how many cameras are used in the TV station's host competition? Only seven!"

Zhou Haoran said, "That's because they're not skilled enough. To produce the best TV programs, you have to shoot from all angles and in all aspects to find the most photogenic shots."

“Twelve cameras…” Zhan Yushan took a deep breath, thinking to himself that this kid was indeed different. “How are you going to use so many cameras? For a program like yours, five or six cameras are enough!”

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "One camera is aimed at the audience, and four cameras are aimed at the three judges. Each judge has their own camera, and there is also a camera that captures a panoramic view of all the judges. One camera is enough for offstage interviews. One camera is needed for the host on stage; the rest are for filming the contestants' performances on stage from various angles."

Zhan Yushan thought this was too wasteful and shook his head, saying, "The audience's shots can be pre-recorded and edited in later. One camera is enough to occasionally capture the audience's attention while also covering the three judges. The remaining five cameras should all be used for the stage."

"Your particle size is too coarse, it won't work."

Zhou Haoran flatly refused.

"Particle size?"

Zhan Yushan was slightly taken aback.

"It means that we can't be too rough when we do things. We have to be meticulous and strive for excellence in every step. One camera has to film three judges and the audience. That's too much of a task. Even an experienced cameraman can't capture the best shots every time. We should break down the task and have one camera focus on one judge. That way, we won't miss any of their wonderful reactions and expressions. We can film them and edit them into the final cut."

Zhou Haoran works in internet product development.

It's about applying the mindset of developing internet products to television products. For example, his upcoming multi-version pilot program and internal "breeding" model are unprecedented in the domestic television industry, not even in the next ten or twenty years.

Zhan Yushan thought he made a good point: "The waste of resources is too serious."

Zhou Haoran disagreed, saying, "What seems like a waste of resources is actually a great saving of resources."

"save?"

"If one camera is responsible for three judges and the entire audience, the director needs to constantly direct the cameraman backstage, telling him who to point at and which shot to take... This is too rushed. The director might make a wrong decision, and the cameraman might make an operational error, which greatly increases the error rate. If one cameraman is responsible for one judge, the cameraman's task is much easier. He just needs to set up the equipment and point it at the judge the whole time. All the exciting moments can be captured and edited in post-production. The director's coordination backstage is also much easier, and he can focus more on the stage."

"Ah."

Zhan Yushan nodded.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Boss, this is an assembly line-like industrial operation. The kind you're talking about requires an exceptionally good cameraman and director. My model doesn't have that. A new cameraman is fine too. Once the camera is set up, it doesn't need to be moved. We can use the best cameramen and directors on stage. That's the biggest way to save resources."

"industrialization……"

Upon hearing this word, Zhan Yushan understood much more.

The core of the industrialization of the film and television industry is the highly specialized division of labor... Each person is only responsible for one thing in a project, just like a worker on an assembly line, constantly repeating a small process.

With more repetition, you gain more experience, your actions become more standardized, and your efficiency improves.

The strength of the American film and television industry lies in its industrialization.

Given the characteristics of China's film and television industry, it's impossible to reach that level even in 20 or 30 years, let alone now.

Take television stations, for example. They are all integrated in "accounting, editing, and broadcasting," creating "all-rounders" who are proficient in every aspect. But once they become all-rounders, their granularity in specific areas is no longer so fine.

Coarse particle size means insufficient precision.

Zhou Haoran couldn't explain further to him and said, "Regarding the booth, you'll have to help out a lot. Song Yongjun is dishonest; we agreed that it would be over soon, but he's still targeting me everywhere."

"We'll add one more for you at most."

Zhan Yushan has limited resources; he can't possibly use them all on Zhou Haoran.

"Alright, I'll think of something else." Zhou Haoran didn't seem too troubled. "That Song Yongjun will definitely try to sabotage my work again. What should I do?"

Zhan Yushan had a bit of a headache. "I'll talk to him about it."

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "'Everyone's Art Up' is a major program... You'll know once the sample episodes are produced. I don't want anyone to hold me back."

"If you need anything, just come to me."

Zhan Yushan essentially gave him the privilege of reporting to a higher level.

“Then it’s settled!” Zhou Haoran said, relying on his youthful vigor. “Anyway, it’s impossible for me to report to Song Yongjun. The feud has already been made.”

Finally, Zhou Haoran and Xia Shaojie, the coordinator, successfully pulled seven cameras away from the unit.

Xia Shaojie was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

They returned with a full load of goodies.

"That Song Yongjun isn't all that great!"

Xia Shaojie also realized that what a load of crap the director was, he was no match for Producer Zhou!
Zhou Haoran said seriously, "We must protect the equipment well."

“I know. Once we’re done using it, we’ll load it onto the truck and take it back to the station. When we need it again, we’ll move it over. If we don’t keep it at the film and television base, it would be…” Xia Shaojie coughed and glanced at him cautiously, “It would be even more convenient if the unit could provide a vehicle.”

Zhou Haoran said, "Does the company have vehicles? Those small vans that transport people and goods."

"Even if we had them, it wouldn't be our turn."

Xia Shaojie sighed softly.

"And your car?"

Zhou Haoran pointed to the yellow minivan in front of him. Xia Shaojie said, "I borrowed this from a friend. It's fine once or twice, but if we're filming programs at the film and television base all year round, it wouldn't make sense to ask him for a car every time we need one."

"Give me money."

Zhou Haoran also felt that it would be difficult to apply for a car from his workplace.

Xia Shaojie was taken aback. "Pay?"

Zhou Haoran said, "Each time you borrow the car, you'll have to pay 100 yuan per day for the rental fee. You're right, we can't take advantage of your friendship for nothing. This is a car for the production team, not for your personal use. Go and submit a report to the producer to apply for the rental fee."

"100 yuan is too much."

Xia Shaojie was surprised.

Zhou Haoran waved his hand, "It's settled then. The concept of 'Everyone's Art Up' is different from other TV programs. Most of our budget will be spent on our own people!"

This actually gave him an opportunity to earn extra money.

It costs 100 yuan per day to use the car.

It needs to be used at least three days a week, which costs 300 yuan.

The monthly car rental fee is 1200 yuan.

With this income, Xia Shaojie no longer needed to borrow a car from his friends. He could simply buy a van in a relative's name and take on the job himself.

Xia Shaojie had obviously thought of this as well, and couldn't believe it. "Producer Zhou, you...you're serious?"

"Yes, go talk to the producer and tell her it was my idea, she will agree."

Zhou Haoran's approach to personnel management is different from that of many leaders of this era.

Many older leaders would rather spend money on outsiders than on their own people.

This also aligns with the long-standing tradition of "Confucianism on the outside, Legalism on the inside" that has persisted for thousands of years.

It's called "Better to give to friendly nations than to domestic slaves."

If your subordinates become wealthy, won't they become disobedient?
Zhou Haoran is not trying to cultivate servants.

"Then..." Xia Shaojie thought of something else and asked worriedly, "The director team requires twelve cameras, but we've only applied for seven. What should we do?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "That's why we're going to the film and television base to set up a studio."

"what?"

"The film and television base offers film and television equipment rental services."

"Go rent?"

Xia Shaojie opened his eyes wide.

I find it unbelievable.

And this kind of operation?

People from the TV station go to outsiders to rent film and television equipment; they're not afraid of being laughed at if this gets out.

“Yes, go rent them. Renting is great. Once you've rented a lot, you'll appreciate the benefits of marketization.” Zhou Haoran smiled. “At that point, the station might be willing to give you a batch of cameras, but you won't want them anymore; you'll just want to rent them.”

"It's better to get the free ones from the station."

Xia Shaojie smiled broadly.

"Okay, hurry up and load it onto the truck and send it over! Once you get to the film studio, contact Manager Cai and rent a few more cameras."

Zhou Haoran was about to send him away.

I happened to see Sister He Jin.

"Are you OK?"

When He Jin saw him enter the coffee shop, she quickly followed and found him by the window.

"It's okay..."

Zhou Haoran downplayed it.

He Jin asked, "Song Yongjun hasn't done anything else underhanded, has he?"

Zhou Haoran shook his head. "I don't know. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. Let him do whatever he wants. I want to see what he can do to me!"

"I've investigated everything thoroughly."

He Jin lowered his voice, speaking mysteriously.

Zhou Haoran asked, "What have you found out?"

He Jin whispered, "Song Yongjun brought a total of 22 people from the general channel. Among them, 12 are finance personnel."

"Finance?" Zhou Haoran raised an eyebrow. "No wonder he snatched the ledger of 'Everyone's Art Up' right away. It makes sense; financial power is an important means of wielding power."

"There are still 5 inspectors left!"

"Ah."

"He wants to investigate the accounts, and through this investigation, under the guise of purifying the workplace and fighting corruption, he wants to get leverage over other people."

He Jin was somewhat worried.

Because she could tell that Zhou Haoran was very rich; he spent money lavishly when he went out to eat or to dance halls.

On several occasions, He Jin even witnessed it with his own eyes.

He always kept several stacks of cash in his bag.

What kind of person would carry tens of thousands of yuan in their bag all the time?

The budget for "Everyone's Art" is 200 million yuan. What kind of program would require so much money?

There might actually be some irregularities in the accounting here.

(End of this chapter)