Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 3 Blue Enchantress
Sitting back in the car, Lu Jiang immediately called for the golden finger and pulled out the newly acquired blue treasure chest.

Through the experiment just now, he already knew that the golden finger could not be used to exploit bugs.

Take the money back and the blue treasure chest will turn back to green on the spot.

This is a bit regrettable.

But these are all small matters. The most important thing now is to see what the reward is.

Lu Jiang immediately had an idea.

After the blue treasure chest glowed for a while, the golden finger prompt sounded:
[It is detected that the host's current assets are less than 10 million. The type of work is locked to short films, music videos and other low-cost film and television dramas]

【Random lottery starts.】

【Lottery completed】

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the blue quality MV: "Fairy Tale"]

"?!!!"

Lu Jiang’s head was full of question marks.

This is a bit too much information.

Are the rewards limited to film and television dramas and literary works?

Are the rewards random?

And it’s related to your own assets?

Less than 10 million, only for short films and MVs?

What the hell is the use of this!

Not only is it time-consuming and expensive to make short films, but they also don't make any money at all.

Unless you win an award at an important foreign film festival.

But the works are random, so who knows if they can win the award.

And even if you win a prize, you may not be able to make back your money.

Let’s talk about the MV.

The quality of the "Fairy Tale" MV is indeed very good, and the plot is quite touching.

But what's the point of just giving me an MV?
and many more!

Lu Jiang stopped complaining immediately.

Because he soon received the message of "Fairy Tale".

Then his eyes lit up.

"I knew Goldfinger wouldn't fool people like that!"

It turns out that this "Fairy Tale" MV not only includes the original soundtrack of the "MV", but can also be watched unlimitedly.

It also includes a comprehensive shooting guide for the "Fairy Tale" MV, including all-round guidance on lighting, photography, set design, costumes, props, and performance directing.

There are even skills such as arranging, piano, and singing that are directly distributed in the film.

In other words, get an MV.

Lu Jiang can both be a director and restore MV works.

It can also be an arranger.

And also become a singer.

Lu Jiang couldn't help but try it out directly.

"I forgot how long it's been like this!"

The voice has really changed!
However, it is not about becoming the same as Guangliang, but a powerful optimization based on the existing voice.

And his singing skills are on par with Guangliang.

Cow!

Lu Jiang was very excited.

I have had a hoarse voice in both of my lives. When KTV was still popular, I was laughed at every time I went there.

Now, my buddy has become a first-class singer!

Wouldn’t it be even easier to pick up girls in the future?
Just looking at this, this wave is worth it!
But he soon learned another truth.

It turns out that this voice and singing skills are only limited to this work. They will not work for other works. You have to practice on your own.

Ok.

Lu Jiang felt a little regretful.

But this is okay.

As long as it doesn’t delay making money.

After all, this is the song "Fairy Tale" that dominated the Chinese music scene in 05!
With this, if I make it into a single and release it, and then take on some commercial performances, will making money still be a problem?

If there were a few more similar albums, it would be a masterpiece.

It won’t take long to earn just 10 million.

By then, the golden finger will unlock higher-level works.

Like a TV show or a movie.

By then, you will have money and creativity, and at least you will be less controlled by others.

Thinking of this, Lu Jiang became more and more excited.

He felt that this MV was just right.

If it were a feature film, it would be useless in 98.

After all, not just anyone can make a movie these days, and even if they do, it doesn’t necessarily make money.

But MVs are different.

Leveraging the power of the music industry to make money and achieve primitive accumulation of capital is just right!
just.

"Fairy Tale" is good.

But it is not easy to produce and successfully release it.

You have to find a strong record company.

Without connections, it's easy to get ripped off.

But the good news is that Lu Jiang still has connections.

That was the original owner’s cheap cousin Gao Xixi.

Although Gao Xixi is not that famous now, he still has some connections in the circle.

It shouldn't be a big problem if we ask him to be the matchmaker.

It is very simple to increase the success rate. Just focus on the video itself of the "Fairy Tale" MV.

The movie "Fairy Tale" has a rich plot.

Ordinary students cannot derive it.

Don't even mention exporting it.

Even with this plot, most students can’t write it in a short period of time.

Gao Xixi is now a directing teacher at the Central Academy of Drama.

Lu Jiang felt that he would be satisfied after seeing the plot. The only problem was.

MV does not meet the standards of the final assignment.

Thinking of this, Lu Jiang immediately called Gao Xixi.

Soon, Gao Xixi gave a satisfactory answer.

"Of course it does!"

Gao Xixi's tone on the phone was full of encouragement. "You are a college student, and the requirements for you are very broad. Short films, music videos, and even commercials, the only question is whether you dare to shoot them and whether you can shoot them. There is no question of whether you meet the requirements or not."

"Oh, that puts my mind at ease. By the way, can these devices be supported?"

"Of course you can, but if you use the school's equipment to film for outsiders, don't blame me for being heartless!"

"No, this is my own work. I wrote a song and wanted to make a music video as an assignment."

"You? Writing a song?" Gao Xixi's voice rose several degrees.

"Yes, it's ready for release, so I hope you can help me get in touch with a recording studio or record company or something like that, cousin."

"Well, let's read the script first."

"Okay, cousin, where are you? I'll show it to you now."

An hour and a half later, at the Beijing Film Studio staff dormitory building, Gao Xixi's home.

Bai Yu, Gao Xixi's aunt-in-law and Sha Yi's future agent, was cooking in the corridor at the door.

Gao Xixi was sitting at the dining table in the living room, reading the "Fairy Tale" script carefully.

This was written by Lu Jiang in half an hour, under the direction of Gold Finger.

The format is strict, the plot is detailed, and it also includes several storyboard sketches.

The original owner was good at art, so it was just a sketch, no big deal. It was just that he had limited time and couldn't draw it in detail.

Gao Xixi looked at the script carefully without saying a word, while Lu Jiang visited Gao Xixi's wall of honor.

A big white wall, five honors.

Three of them were the CCTV Cup second prize, the Junma Cup second prize, and the Feitian Award third prize won for the TV series "Sun Chasing Tribe".

Very good, but for Lu Jiang now, he values ​​the latter two more.

In 96, he won the silver medal at the National Music Television Awards with the music video for the song "Sunbird".

In the same year, he won the gold medal at the All-Army Music Television Grand Prix for the MTV song "Let the Military Flag Tell the National Flag".

It turns out that this cheap cousin has also filmed MVs and won so many awards.

I knew I had to find him!

It is 100% professional match!
"Yes, Not Bad!"

At this time, Gao Xixi's voice of praise finally rang out.

But he quickly shook the script again and asked Lu Jiang seriously, "Lu Jiang, tell me honestly, did you really write this?"

"Uncle, you must have looked down on me before. Is this kind of script really that difficult?"

"Hey you kid."

Gao Xixi laughed and scolded, while Lu Jiang stared at the green treasure chest above Gao Xixi's head.

The original white treasure chest that said "I hope Lu Jiang is not at the bottom" has now turned green.

The entry is: [Gao Xixi is very satisfied with the host's script, but is worried that the host will not be able to grasp it. He hopes that the host can prepare well and strive to live up to such a good script. This will also naturally get high scores and bring honor to the school in the future.]

【Exceeding the requirements, the treasure chest can be upgraded】

The need has changed from "being able to explain to the host's father" to "being proud at school".

This requirement is simple!
Lu Jiang said confidently: "I can definitely shoot it. The images are all in my mind. Now I just lack the equipment. Uncle, you have to support me."

Shooting a music video is different from rehearsing a stage play.

At the very least, a camera or something is necessary.

This time it involves distribution, and we can't do it in a shoddy way, so we need professional equipment support.

In addition, the Central Academy of Drama also has its own professional recording studio, which is signed by Gao Xixi and is free, so you have to stop by.

But Gao Xixi shook his head after hearing this: "Don't rush to start. At the very least, you have to draw all the storyboards for me. Think carefully about each shot, and follow the storyboards step by step when shooting. This way, you won't be confused when the filming starts. After drawing the storyboards, you still have to make a plan, how many people to hire, and how much budget to prepare."

Gao Xixi spoke earnestly and began to impart his experience.

Lu Jiang also listened carefully.

He knew that even if it wasn't for the treasure chest, it was very necessary to listen to the experiences of those who had experienced it.

The two of them then sorted out the steps one by one around the project.

The two of them stopped discussing only after their cousin Bai Yu finished cooking.

After Bai Yu sat down, he invited Lu Jiang to eat and asked about his homework:
"You have to have a song for this music video, what a hassle, why don't you just make a short film?"

Bai Yu also graduated from the directing department of the Central Academy of Drama. It is said that he made very good short films when he was in college.

Lu Jiang explained with a smile: "Because I have already written the song."

As he spoke, he looked at Gao Xixi and said, "By the way, cousin, do you have any connections with a record company that's strong enough? I want to release my songs."

As soon as the words fell, the green treasure chest above Gao Xixi's head turned blue:
Gao Xixi believes that the host's idea is too fantastical and he hopes that the host will give up this idea immediately.

Damn, the green one is gone.

Blue is impossible to achieve.

I lost money this time!
Without waiting for further thought, Gao Xixi shook his head on the spot:

"Release? No, no!"

Bai Yu, standing by, also joined in the admonition, "Xiao Jiang, releasing a song is no joke. Let's put it this way. Let's not even talk about the quality of the song. Just consider the cost of releasing it. Shooting an MV costs a few thousand, sometimes tens of thousands. Recording it on tapes and CDs also requires stocking up, and the starting price for stocking up is 50,000. Otherwise, the factory won't even take your order. Then there's the advertising and promotion costs, which is another bottomless pit."

Bai Yu counted on his fingers, bit by bit, and finally came up with a number. "If you want to issue it yourself, you need to prepare at least 100,000 yuan before you can move! This is 100,000 yuan, will your father agree?"

Then she began to explain the difficult circumstances of the record industry: "Record companies aren't doing charity. Even if your songs are good and your singing is excellent, they won't be happy to support you unless you sign a seven or eight-year contract! I have a classmate who's like that, that guy, you know him, Lao Gao."

"Yes, that's Lao Wang."

Bai Yu and Gao Xixi sang the same tune, giving various examples.

In short, in one sentence: Don’t daydream, unless you are really awesome.

But obviously, in their opinion, Lu Jiang is definitely not a "very awesome" person.

Seeing this, Lu Jiang understood that Gao Xixi would not help him move forward with this matter until the work was completed.

Then let’s take it slow for now.

"Then we won't release it. But you have to help me with the filming equipment and recording studio."

"It's a small problem, but as I said before, you have to be fully prepared before you start filming."

"Do not worry"

The words fell.

The blue treasure chest above Gao Xixi's head turned back into its original green treasure chest.

It’s still the same requirement, take good photos and make him proud.

Lu Jiang felt that this treasure chest must be upgraded to make him proud.

(End of this chapter)