Rebirth of the courtyard, the start is 80s

After listening to Hao Shuwen's words, Cao Zhiqiang finished eating the melon in two bites, and then casually wiped his mouth with a towel.

"Of course." Cao Zhiqiang took another piece of watermelon and said, "What do you think I'm doing these days? I'm not only writing the script, I'm still discussing with director Xu about how to shoot, and even drew a lot of sub-shots .

This day is so busy that I don't even know what year it is today.

If it wasn't for the end of our discussion, Director Xu has already gone to prepare the crew, and I wouldn't have time to come and see you. "

"So, you really plan to make this movie?" Hao Shuwen asked with a smile.

"That's not true." Cao Zhiqiang said, "I even paid for it."

"Isn't it?" Hao Shuwen put down the script, took a towel and wiped away her tears, "You haven't written off your horoscope yet, you even gave the money in advance? Don't be a liar, take the money and run away in advance, right?"

"Don't worry!" Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "I signed the contract with Beiying, and the money was also sent to Beiying, a big company, so it can't be wrong."

"Then how much did you pay?" Hao Shuwen asked again.

"One hundred thousand!" Cao Zhiqiang said, "I gave him 10 in advance."

"10 yuan, so much?" Hao Shuwen frowned.

"It's not too much." Cao Zhiqiang sighed, "Beiying is a big unit, if it's less than this number, they won't give you a project.

Furthermore, if the money is reduced and the quality cannot be improved, it is a pity for my script.

So when it comes to making movies, don't be too stingy in terms of investment.

Either you don’t invest, and if you want to invest, you have to invest all at once, and you can’t pick and choose. "

Hao Shuwen nodded: "Then, is this 10 yuan enough to finish filming this movie?"

"It's hard to say, it should be enough." Cao Zhiqiang shook his head.

"This movie is just a modern urban drama. It doesn't cost much to serve Huadao, and there are not many characters. It mainly tests the acting skills of the actors. Normally, 10 yuan is enough.

Even if it is really not enough, it should not exceed the cost of 20. "

Indeed, domestic filmmaking during this period can be regarded as a conscience price.

Because during this period, no matter whether they were acting in movies or TV, actors were paid a fixed salary, and only a little bonus would be collected unless it was a big production.

Generally speaking, if it is a TV series, each episode will give a bonus of ten yuan and 20 yuan according to the importance of the character, and the maximum is 50 yuan.

For example, the teacher who played Monkey King in the 80 edition of "Journey to the West" got the most money in the crew at that time. What was the highest amount?On average, it is only [-] yuan per episode.

Of course, it is said that it is Journey to the West of Class [-], but in fact, the filming of this TV series has already started.

As early as last year, that is, in 1982, Journey to the West had already started filming in Yangzhou, but it was too much effort to serve the way, so it has not been finished until now.

In fact, in this year, Journey to the West has just entered its peak, and Tang Seng has just started to appear.

However, there are actually very few actors who actually perform, and the entire crew spends most of their time convincing, especially on props.

And most of the funds are basically invested in the road of service, and the salaries of the actors themselves are only a handful. …

If there is no accident, the [-] edition of Journey to the West will take six full years to film, and [-]% of the expenses will be spent on Fuhuadao and travel expenses.

There is also "Shaolin Temple", which was popular before. The main character Li Lianjie was paid one yuan a day. After two years of filming, the total salary was only 700 yuan.

It can be seen from this that in China during this period, no matter whether it is filming or television, actors are the part with the lowest expenditure. The real cost is the investment in technology such as Fuhuadao.

In this regard, Cao Zhiqiang does not think there is any problem, after all, special times and special circumstances.

Actors feel that their salary is low, it depends on who they compare with.

In fact, during this period, most domestic actors were employees of state-owned enterprises who were paid salaries, and their salaries were actually much higher than ordinary workers.

It's just that the industry in the film and television industry is different from ordinary factories after all. The key is to look at fame. If you are famous, it is easy to cash in.

The same is Li Lianjie, after he became famous, someone from Xiangjiang immediately wrote him a check of 100 million, just to let him go to Xiangjiang to make a movie.

During this period, not many people can resist the temptation of 100 million, and not many people can resist the olive branch to develop in Xiangjiang.

Because during this period, almost most of the domestic actors dreamed of going to Xiangjiang to develop, and the second was going abroad. Anyway, few of them were able to settle down at home.

It's a pity that although most people want Lan to go out, it's not so easy for Lan to go out in this period. Only those leading actors have the opportunity to go out.

Such as Li Lianjie, Gong Xue and so on.

You don't even have a chance for other ordinary actors.

Of course, at this time, Lan, it's hard to say whether it's good or bad, not everyone can make it to the next level when Lan goes out.

In fact, although the country is currently free to come and go and does not prohibit Chinese people from going abroad, it is extremely difficult to obtain a nationality in China. Basically, it is easy to go out and difficult to return.

Considering the domestic take-off in the next 30 years, generally speaking, there are still more domestic opportunities.

In fact, for Cao Zhiqiang, considering his own age, if he just wants more personal enjoyment, going out is the best way.

With Cao Zhiqiang's hack, plus his identity as a time traveler, and of course his excellent foreign language skills, not to mention going to Europe, America and Japan, even if he goes to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to settle down, he can live a carefree and rich life early.

There is also the relationship between men and women. Although the control is relatively strict in China, in foreign countries, as long as you have money, everyone is very open to the matter of three wives and four concubines.

Therefore, from the perspective of personal enjoyment, Cao Zhiqiang should really go out early instead of staying in the country.

After all, although the country developed rapidly later, it really took off after 2000, to be precise, after joining the WTO.

In the previous 80s and 90s, the country was actually in a relatively poor state for a long time, and it was difficult to have a particularly great enjoyment.

And these 20 years have been the best 20 years of Cao Zhiqiang's life.

Therefore, if Cao Zhiqiang really only considered personal enjoyment, he should have found a way to get out long ago.

Even if you don't want to give up your nationality, it's not a big problem. You can go abroad to get a green card, or simply go to Hong Kong and get permanent residency without giving up your Chinese nationality. …

The right of permanent residency in Xiangjiang is just to lose the residence registration in the Mainland, which does not mean giving up the nationality. This aspect can be tricky.

But the problem is that without a mainland hukou, some things are inconvenient to do.

For example, a state-owned enterprise cadre, you are a person with permanent residency in Xiangjiang, but you still want to be a state-owned enterprise cadre, what do you think?

In fact, Cao Zhiqiang does not rule out going to Xiangjiang to obtain the right of abode, but this also counts.

Here in the capital, he has achieved a certain status. If he gives up everything and goes to Xiangjiang at this time, he may not be able to enjoy himself.

Not everyone can go to Xiangjiang.

The economy over there is good at this time, but there are a lot of local tyrants and hooligans, and the place is still under the old British rule. It may not be a good thing for him to go to work at this time.

It is better to stay and choose the opportunity to move.

If you really want to venture into Xiangjiang, you have to wait until your wings harden and become a real raptor, and then rely on the country and go to the river under the protection of a group of super bodyguards.

This is real security!

This is the real thing, it's not like the Raptors don't cross the river!
"By the way, Zhiqiang." Hao Shuwen said suddenly, "You said you still want to act by yourself? Are you planning to act by yourself?"

"Well." Cao Zhiqiang paused and put down the half-eaten watermelon in his hand.

"Not necessarily, I don't have a strong desire to be an actor, but director Xu Qingdong said that I know the script best and the characters the most, and I'm young enough to play the 16-year-old Ah Qiu the most.

Otherwise, the audition of actors is a waste of time, and the key point is that the new actors will have to re-tell the play. After a layer of separation, they may not be able to perfectly interpret the story of Ah Qiu.

But the most important thing is that I already have a certain reputation in China.

My own joining can guarantee the box office of this drama to the greatest extent and prevent my investment from being wasted. "

Indeed, although Cao Zhiqiang is very humble, no matter how modest he is, he cannot ignore some basic facts.

For example, his vest Qiangzi and Ah Qiang are already celebrities.

Needless to say, Qiangzi, since he published an article "Seeing and Not Seeing" in the poetry magazine, his name has been known by many people, but the scope at that time was limited after all, and he was more prominent in the circle of poets. .

After he published his first collection of poems, "The Farthest Distance in the World", he suddenly soared into the sky, and his fame was no longer limited to the small circle of poet lovers, but expanded to the vast circle of intellectuals. Especially in the circle of literary and artistic youth.

The main reason is that the content in this collection of poems is easy to understand, yet elegant, especially suitable for pretense.

So this collection of poems has been released, and most people like to read it and like to read it.

Afterwards, after the re-release of "A Journey to the Rivers and Lakes", this book is mainly based on the content of "The Farthest Distance in the World", adding some new poems, and by the way, a conjoined monster from the martial arts novel "Shattered Void", It began to kill the Quartet with a rare power.

Those who like elegant poetry like this "Journey to the Rivers and Lakes".

Those who like martial arts novels also like this "Journey to the Rivers and Lakes".

Anyway, whether you are a literary youth or a native of Lower Liba, almost all of you are the people that the book "Journey to the Rivers and Lakes" is aimed at. …

But generally speaking, "Journey to the Rivers and Lakes" is more for the public.

And only the public is the most profitable.

Therefore, with the popularity of "Journey to the Rivers and Lakes", not only Cao Zhiqiang and his Hongguang Publishing House made a lot of money, but also made the pen name of the poet Qiangzi famous all over the world.

Why did Hong Kong University send an invitation letter?Isn't it because Cao Zhiqiang's reputation is big enough?

Although this is not the age of the Internet, the communication aspect is not so fast.

But for famous poets and famous martial arts novel writers, the speed of fame spread during this period was very fast.

Therefore, although Cao Zhiqiang cannot be regarded as known all over the world, one or two months is enough to make his reputation resound all over the country.

Of course, if it's just like this, then that's all. The key point is that Cao Zhiqiang also has a singer A Qiang's vest, which is no less famous than Qiangzi's.

That's right, the single "Red Flag Fluttering" released by Cao Zhiqiang before, although due to a wrong positioning, the sales of the tapes were not high.

So far, Tao has only sold more than 5 single tapes, plus more than 6000 vinyl records.

However, the poor sales of this single does not mean that this song is not famous.

In fact, after the official appearance of CCTV's new column "Broadcast", the first program was the patriotic "Red Flag Fluttering" MTV, so the impact was sensational.

With the spread of CCTV, this song instantly won the love of the masses from all over the country.

It is also because everyone likes this song so much that CCTV originally decided to broadcast the "Red Flag Fluttering" MTV for one week, but had to sing it for another week.

As for CCTV's other public service advertisement asking everyone not to litter, the broadcast had to be postponed.

However, when the second week passed and Guangshi Advertisement began to broadcast sketch advertisements urging everyone not to litter, many people were dissatisfied instead.

Because they still want to listen to the song "Red Flag Fluttering" and watch the MTV full of patriotism and the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. For this reason, many people even wrote to CCTV, requesting to broadcast it for another week.

Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic, CCTV had to continue to broadcast the MTV of the song "Red Flag Fluttering", but it was no longer advertised, but before the evening news broadcast.

At the same time, CCTV also used the excuse of promoting patriotism to jointly produce a batch of video tapes with the audio and video studio of the Ministry of Culture and Huaxia Audio and Video Company, and began to sell the MTV video tapes on major platforms such as Xinhua Bookstore.

Not to mention, although the sales of the single tape of this song are mediocre, the MTV video tape of "Red Flag Fluttering" is actually quite popular.

So far, the "Red Flag Fluttering" videotape led by CCTV has sold more than 4 copies.

In terms of the sales of domestic video tapes, this result is quite good. After all, there are only a handful of video recorders in China at this time, and the prices are also very expensive.

You must know that the retail price of a blank VHS video tape in China at this time is 88 yuan, which is nearly two months' wages of ordinary people, and it is not affordable for ordinary families at all.

However, the MTV videotape of "Red Flag Fluttering" cannot be sold for 88 yuan because of its content. In fact, it is sold for 98 yuan. …

Of course, the price of videotapes is so high, but the results are so good. The main reason is the group of people who buy videotapes. Most of them are from various units, and few individuals buy them.

Buying video tapes with public funds is completely different from buying audio tapes with your own money.

It's just that, although the videotapes performed well, but because there were too many divisions, there were not many left in the hands of Huaxia Audiovisual Company.

The cost price of a videotape of "Red Flag Fluttering", excluding the blank videotape, is 78 yuan, and the actual gross profit is 20 yuan.

The 20 yuan has to be shared with CCTV, the Video Recording Institute of the Ministry of Culture, Xinhua Bookstore and other units.

In the end, for a videotape of "Red Flag Fluttering", the actual money that can be allocated to Huaxia Audiovisual Company is only a pitiful three yuan.

As for this, it still depends on Cao Zhiqiang's face that he has two big Buddhas, Uncle Xu and Uncle Wang, backing him, otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to share the three yuan.

The original creator couldn't get Li Lan's big head of the work, no wonder this period... ahem, everyone understands.

In short, although the sales of single audio tapes are very average, the song "Red Flag Fluttering" has become popular all over the country.

Similarly, singer A Qiang, who composes lyrics, sings and performs, has also entered the ears of the general public following the popularity of this song.

In addition, Cao Zhiqiang previously placed a placement advertisement through the Central Radio Station, in the form of a comment on the song "Red Flag Fluttering", asking the announcer to spread the fact that the poet Qiangzi is the singer Qiangzi.

Now, the channel between the poet Qiangzi and the singer Aqiang has been completely opened up.

In this way, Cao Zhiqiang's reputation rose instantly.

Although Cao Zhiqiang's own name does not appear in the songs or books, as long as this is stated during the movie announcement process, it should not be a big problem.

Just kidding, Cao Zhiqiang is also a person with his own traffic now.

As long as Cao Zhiqiang's identity as Qiang Zi Jia A Qiang is revealed, it will be a hit news.

Even if he doesn't reveal his real name to the outside world, continuing to use A Qiang's trumpet to mix in the entertainment industry can still increase the popularity of a work and reduce the risk of hitting the street.

Not to mention, he is about to release the explosive version of "Life in Bloom".

He believes that once this "Life in Bloom" is launched, it will definitely explode.

At that time, the popularity of the singer A Qiang's name will surely surpass that of the poet Qiang Zi, and he will become a real traffic star!
When his singer Aqiang's vest became known to everyone, then the name Aqiang could indeed be regarded as a box office guarantee.

At that time, as long as the plot of the movie is not particularly hip, with the acceptance of ordinary people in China in this era, will the movie adapted from "The Garden of Words" really be able to lose money?