I'm not just a director

Chapter 304

In mid-November, the weather gradually turns cooler.

It has even started to snow in some places.

This year’s Double Eleven is still a carnival for singles.

Yes, in the era of 2003, Double Eleven still meant Singles’ Day, and it was not yet the crazy e-commerce marketing festival that would generate tens of billions in future generations.

After all, Jack Ma's Ali has not made much achievements yet and is still in a state of making small fuss.

In fact, when Jiang Peian was first reborn, he actually wanted to vote for Jack Horse.

However, after careful consideration, he still invested in Brother Xiao Ma. After all, Brother Xiao Ma was not as flamboyant as Jack Ma and was low-key, which was in line with Jiang Peian's character of making a fortune quietly.

Speaking of Xiao Ma, news came from Xiao Ma some time ago that the Penguin Space decided by Jiang Peian has officially been launched and is waiting to be launched.

However, the launch date was held back by Jiang Peian and was not announced immediately.

Jiang Pei'an had his own plans for this. The Penguin group naturally had unconditional trust in Jiang Pei'an, the big boss, and they didn't ask too many questions...

Today is the internal screening of "Star You". Jiang Pei'an organized the company's senior leaders to attend the viewing.

As the keynote speaker, Wuershan was dressed in a suit, which was unusually formal.

"Dear colleagues, welcome to the viewing party of "Star You". This is the first TV series directed by me, and it is also the first idol drama of our Xinghuo TV series department.

In order not to waste too much of your time, after soliciting Mr. Jiang's opinion, we decided to show you five episodes of the TV series first. We hope that you can provide more valuable opinions and suggestions. "

Wuershan stood on the podium and said nervously with a microphone.

No matter how well prepared he is in the early stage, or how much confidence he has in his first TV series, this is the time when he faces a test.

Moreover, the people sitting in the audience now are colleagues from film and television drama-related industries.

These people have more delicate judgments and more stringent criteria for pictures, plots, and performances.

It can be said that they are a more difficult group to maintain than the audience.

Whether it can be recognized by these people is the first step in whether this TV series can be launched to the audience...

"let's start."

Jiang Peian nodded towards Wuershan on the stage.

"it is good."

Wuershan turned on the projector and the theme song of the TV series began to play.

Since it is a movie screening based on review, all content in the TV series has not been skipped.

Including title sequence.

"If you are still willing to meet.

Give me a little more sense.

Memory is like an eternal star.

And the pain keeps calling for weeping.

You are my destiny…”

The theme song is the Chinese version of the original theme song of "Xing伱". This version was later adapted by Zhang Xinze, the prince of love songs. Jiang Peian thought it was very good, so he used it directly.

Jiang Peian was not stingy and directly invited Zhang Xinzhe himself to join in singing the theme song.

The main reason is that Xinghuo currently does not have a suitable male singer who can take on this important task. Of course, Yang Kun is not included, because his voice is not soulful.

And TV dramas are different from movie theme songs. Sometimes they are more popular than the singer's.

Zhang Xinze still has a very high status in the music industry and has many fans on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Zhang Xinze's deep and generous voice, coupled with his unique "Zhang's deep affection", combined with the scenes of the two protagonists running in the snow, or hugging each other intimately, instantly gave the atmosphere of an idol drama Laman.

"This song matches the scenes of the TV series, which is very good."

"It has a very romantic atmosphere. The singer is Zhang Xinzhe, right? A very good singer."

"So far, this is another very popular song. Director Jiang has done it again."

Everyone in the conference room looked at the projection and discussed in low voices.

Shen Yongge sat in his seat with a straight face and said nothing.

In fact, Wuershan first came to him with this song and asked him to arrange for the company's singers to sing it.

At that time, Shen Yongge strongly recommended Yang Kun to sing this song to Wuershan.

As a result, after listening to the demo, Wuershan bluntly said that Yang Kun's voice was not suitable for this type of song.

Shen Yongge worked for Wuershan for a long time and praised Yang Kun.

As a result, people just didn't like it, so Shen Yongge had no choice but to arrange for other contracted singers in the department to audition.

In the end, Wuershan picked and chose, but no one was satisfied.

For the music department headed by Shen Yongge, this was simply a pie delivered to the door, and as a result, they were unable to bite it off.

Zhou Peng, the only one who could do anything, was directly passed by Wuershan. His character did not match his character.

So the matter was finally settled in front of Jiang Pei'an. Since his own family couldn't do it, he could hire a singer from outside. As long as he had money, anything could be solved.

But this incident hit Shen Yongge hard.

He has always felt that the music department he manages has achieved some success. After all, having a talented singer like Zhou Peng has created a lot of profits for the company.

But after what happened with the theme song of "Star You", Shen Yongge became alert and felt a deep sense of crisis in his heart.

After all, my company can hire outsiders to sing the theme songs of TV series. If the performance is not guaranteed, I will replace him as the supervisor later...

"The singing is indeed good. We must seize the time to sign more outstanding singers, and strive to complete the closed loop of songs needed by each department within the company..."

Shen Yongge sat in his seat and thought secretly.

After the theme song, the TV series officially entered the plot.

First, there is a historical scene. It was shot during the Ming Dynasty, when an alien spacecraft crossed the night sky and finally landed on a mountain top.

"A historical drama? It looks like time travel to me. It should be from ancient times to modern times. Good guy, this is the opposite."

Guan Hu, who usually likes to watch TV series, said.

Ning Hao suddenly shook his head and said:

"No, it's probably not time travel. Judging from the scene in the theme song just now, the male protagonist has special powers. He should have lived from ancient times to modern times."

Everyone is constantly speculating, and their hearts are filled with curiosity.

As soon as the scene changed, I immediately returned to modern times...

Bright colors, clean composition, and clear pictures make everyone's eyes brighten after entering the main plot.

This is a picture aesthetic that is unique to Wuershan. Each director has a different style of color, composition, and shooting angle.

This TV series shot by Wuershan is obviously very comfortable to watch. Coupled with the super good looks of the male and female protagonists, it is very eye-catching to watch.

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Many people in later generations have analyzed why "Star You" became popular throughout Asia. There are many reasons, probably because of the innovation in the plot mode.

It breaks the "stereotype" of the traditional Korean drama "The Prince Saves Cinderella".

A new form of "male god + goddess combination" has been opened.

In fact, in the early years, Korean dramas have always been bloody plots of "love between life and death" and "love between brother and sister".When a TV subject is stylized, its communication effect will be weakened.

When new communication highlights are created, it will attract the audience's attention even more.

Another thing I have to admit is that the narratives involved in "Star You" are very diverse.

It has elements of comedy and romance, time-travel science fiction, and suspense detective elements.

When these elements are combined, "My Love from the Star" has achieved a ratings frenzy that is almost unsurpassed by other TV series.

Moreover, the intervention of the male protagonist as an alien makes the plot settings fake to a reasonable degree.

Because the protagonist is an alien, his accumulated wealth, unparalleled superpowers, and extraordinary appearance all have reasonable explanations.

As a result, the audience level has expanded.

The originally sane audience is willing to experience beautiful love in the dreamy love world, and the female audience can temporarily forget the pressure and gloom of real life.

The alien identity setting satisfies the curiosity of many people.

What are the sparks and differences between aliens and earthlings when they fall in love?

Could our neighbor be that cute alien with super powers?
It can be said that "Star You" is to satisfy some women's YY fantasies, which is the same as the cool articles that men like to read...

One episode is 45 minutes, and the five episodes total about four hours.

After every episode, Jiang Pei'an would ask everyone to discuss the plot and filming.

At first everyone would put forward some suggestions and opinions non-stop, but as the plot progressed, everyone stopped talking.

In particular, a group of female executives headed by Su Qing kept urging Wuershan to play the next episode.

Although Guan Hu and Ning Hao did not speak, they acquiesced to Su Qing and others' request.

The main reason is that this TV series is so addictive to watch, and the suspenseful plot involved in it has always whetted their appetite.

They have never thought that a TV series could be so gripping.

"Mr. Jiang, Director Wu, I think it's better to release all the episodes at once. We won't be able to tell anything by just watching the first five episodes, and we can't make a correct judgment."

Su Qing stood up and said sternly, and the administrative director and human resources director next to him nodded quickly.

All three are women in their 26s to 30s.

This shows how lethal this TV series is.

Wuershan didn't care. In a sense, Su Qing and the other three's "urge" was the best compliment for his work.

Jiang Peian shook his head and refused:
"I let you watch the film to give your opinions and suggestions, not to follow the series. In fact, five episodes can already tell the quality of a TV series. Let me tell you your overall feelings."

Seeing that "replying for updates" was out of the question, Su Qing looked disappointed, but she was the first to talk about her feelings:
"The plot of "My Love from the Star" is very novel and unique.

Many people are very curious about things they are unfamiliar with.

For example, film and television works based on themes such as entertainment, aliens, etc.

Because these things are too far away from ordinary people, what is not available is the best!

And "My Love from the Star" is a hodgepodge of Korean dramas that combines entertainment industry materials and alien materials.

Its plot has ups and downs, and what’s commendable is that it doesn’t have the three bloody laws of traditional idol dramas:

Vomiting blood must be a terminal illness, a car accident must result in amnesia, and misunderstandings can never be explained clearly.

The most important thing is that the suspense element of this TV series is very gripping and keeps people watching. "

Hearing Su Qing's words, Jiang Peian nodded. What Su Qing said was almost the essence of the TV series "Star You".

Then, the administrative director next to Su Qing said:

“I was particularly impressed by the theme song. When I first listened to the song, the intro really made me picture stars moving in my mind.

There is a feeling of vastness of the universe, tranquility, mystery and romance...

I remembered an astronomy program I had watched, which was a video of the movement of stars, and I immediately connected to this song.

Combined with the five episodes I just watched, I thought of this kind of love that spans light years!
Although the TV series is not true, I think this is what love should be like.

Meaningless distance, meaningless time, immortality..."

The executive was probably in his 30s and was said to have never been in a relationship.

Well, I get so many emotions when I listen to the song. As expected from my solo career, I have acquired a set of theoretical knowledge.

Next, several people expressed some different opinions. Generally speaking, they were all praises. There were also suggestions, such as the editing was not tight enough and the plot was a bit delayed.

Wuershan has been listening to these suggestions and recorded them in his notebook in a timely manner.

"Okay, that's the end of today's movie viewing party. Let's go back first. Director Wu will stay here and we will review it."

Jiang Peian said with finality.

He was very satisfied with the results of today's film viewing session.

At least in his opinion, this version of "Star You" is already a very mature film and television drama that can be put on the market and accepted by the audience.

"Mr. Jiang, I have a heartfelt request."

Just as everyone was about to leave, Su Qing walked up to Jiang Peian and said with a coy expression.

"Since it's an unkind invitation, then don't say it. I won't agree if you say it."

Jiang Peian said expressionlessly.

He thought with his toes that he knew what Su Qing wanted to do, it was just to get a copy of "Star You".

"Hmph, stingy, I want to take a day off."

Su Qing said with a straight face.

Jiang Peian looked at her curiously and asked:

"What are you doing on leave?"

"I stay in the office every day, and I feel so panicked. I want to go out to find sweet love, and it's best to find a handsome alien guy."

Su Qing said seriously.

Hearing this, Jiang Peian held his forehead and said helplessly:

"Su Qing, pay attention to your royal sister's character. If those guys outside know that you want to find an alien as your boyfriend, they will probably be heartbroken."

"I don't care, unless you give me a copy of "Star You"."

Su Qing said directly as a rogue.

Jiang Pei'an waved his hand and said:
"Don't think about copying the disk. If you want to see it, go directly to the computer room to find the boss. Now go back and work hard."

"That's fine."

Su Qing pretended to be reluctant and said.

"Go back quickly, don't push yourself too far."

"Haha, thank you, Mr. Jiang."

After everyone left, only Jiang Peian and Wu Ershan were left in the conference room. He said slowly:
"Director Wu, please get ready. Next week I plan to invite several satellite TV stations to watch the film and sell the rights to broadcast "Star You"."

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(End of this chapter)