A mouthful of fried rice at a sky-high price, Old Tang apprenticed on the spot

Chapter 513 Three million one issue

"Food documentary?"

Wang Tian was a little hesitant. After hesitating for a while, she asked, "Why do you suddenly want to make a documentary?"

"I have some ideas, and I want to use my strengths."

Li Yi smiled and said, "You should know more about the cost control here, so I want to ask you about it."

Wang Tian pondered for a moment before pondering: "A documentary is actually similar to a movie, the cost varies depending on how you shoot it.

If you want to save money, find a college student director who can shoot with a camera, and you can get a movie for tens of thousands of dollars.

But if you want to shoot high-end, tens of millions or hundreds of millions are also it, depending on which level of quality you want. "

Listening to her explanation, Li Yi smiled and said, "My requirements are not too high, as long as I have the level of National Geographic."

"..."

Wang Tian was silent.

Although separated by the phone, Li Yi seemed to be able to see her rolled eyes.

"National Geographic" is a well-known magazine founded by the National Geographic Association, a non-profit science and education organization, and has a history of more than 100 years.

The content of the magazine is some high-quality articles and photos about society, history, customs and customs around the world.

Contributing to the magazine are countless excellent writers and photographers from all over the world, and the content of each issue is selected from the best.

It has also spawned a documentary with hundreds of episodes, recording customs and customs around the world.

From a certain point of view, "National Geographic" is a treasure that records the cultural crystallization of all mankind. Its documentaries also have a lofty status and are respected by countless audiences.

And Li Yi actually asked for the quality of "National Geographic". He thinks this kind of top documentary is easy to shoot, right?
Taking a deep breath, Wang Tian said, "Don't even think about National Geographic, it can't be filmed overnight, it requires a lot of resources and manpower.

If you want to shoot a food documentary, you must go to the streets, basically in the city.

The cost of shooting in the city is actually the lowest because of the convenient infrastructure.

Calculated based on the length of five to 10 minutes, the cost of a documentary can be controlled at about 20 to [-]. "

Hearing this, Li Yi thought for a while, then asked: "Then if I shoot mountains, villages, and the origin of ingredients, and shoot a series, the standard of 7 to 10 episodes, how much will it cost?"

"You want to play so big?"

Wang Tian had a hard time: "If you want to calculate it this way, you can't beat 50 an episode, at least [-] an episode.

If you shoot ten episodes, that's 500 million, which is still less. "

"That's about the same."

Li Yi smiled and said, "My salary is almost enough to cover it."

"You want to use your salary to make a documentary?"

Wang Tian was taken aback, and immediately tried to persuade him: "Li Yi, I have to advise you, although you have half a foot in the entertainment circle, you still don't know much about this industry.

Although documentaries are very high-end, but [-]% of them lose money, which is similar to throwing money away.

I know you want to increase your popularity, but making a documentary is the worst thing you can do.

It's not easy for you to earn some money, there's no need to throw it into the water for nothing, listen to my sister's persuasion, really, I also think about you. "

"Well, Sister Tian, ​​I know."

Li Yi said solemnly: "I also know that the market for documentaries is almost blank, and it is basically impossible to recover the cost.

But I still want to shoot, because I don't make money from it, and if it is successful, it will benefit me a lot.

It’s equivalent to spending several million dollars to gain a possibility. If this documentary is successful, then I may be able to take it to a new level. Do you understand what I mean? "

What he said was very clear, Wang Tian listened to him, thought for a long time in silence, and then sighed and said: "Well, although it sounds a bit absurd, what you said really makes sense.

You have such good cooking skills, you can also make cloisonne, you can make bamboo weaving, there is really no need to make money from documentaries..."

As she spoke, she pondered for a moment, then asked, "Then do you want me to help you make this documentary?"

"I wish I could hire a better camera crew."

Li Yi asked directly: "Sister Tian, ​​you have a lot of connections in the circle, can you introduce me?"

"That's all good to say."

Wang Tian explained carefully: "But documentaries are not just filmed as they are, in addition to the film crew, you also need a reliable director and screenwriter.

After all, a documentary is not a surveillance video, but also requires a screenwriter. Someone needs to write the storyboards, scripts, and lines.

This job is usually done by the director, but if you have never made a documentary, it is better to hire a professional to do it. "

"Then I will trouble Sister Tian to check it out for me!"

Li Yi joked: "Anyway, my budget is so much, you can help me save a crew according to the standard of that money."

"Are you using me as a labor force?"

Wang Tian laughed and joked.

"Isn't this respecting the opinions of professionals!"

Li Yi said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Miss Tian. When "Chinese Restaurant" is finished, I will treat you to dinner. I will make whatever you want."

"Bring me to dinner and you want to send me away?"

Wang Tian was joking, but couldn't help secreting saliva from his mouth.

She is still very clear about Li Yi's culinary skills.

During the filming, she had to deal with various problems, and the number of times she ate Li Yicai was the least.

Even the photographer of the film crew ate more than her.

And the rare few times she tasted it is still unforgettable for her, and every time she recalls it, she still has endless aftertaste.

This temptation is still great for her.

"That's fine! I'll help you get in touch."

Swallowing, Wang Tian smiled and said, "I've been in the industry for so many years, and I still know quite a few friends, so I'm sure I'll make arrangements for you."

The popularity of "Chinese Restaurant" is due to Li Yi, so she will not shirk such a small favor.

"Thank you, Sister Tian, ​​then please."

Li Yi thanked him repeatedly.

"But I have to make it clear to you."

Wang Tian reminded: "I can help you to gather the crew, but that has to be after "Chinese Restaurant" is finished.

You have to film the last few episodes for me properly. "

"That's fine."

Li Yi smiled, and then sighed: "Time flies so fast! In a blink of an eye, there are only three episodes left."

"Strictly speaking, it should be four episodes, and there is one more episode to finish."

Wang Tian was also quite sad: "I still want to shoot more than a dozen episodes, but the station doesn't allow it, and I can't help it.

There are still more than a dozen programs to be broadcast in the future, and we cannot let other programs not even drink soup for us.

However, I have already started preparing for the next season, and I will continue filming next year. I will give you 300 million for one issue, and you can still be the chef!
Next season, let's go abroad to shoot, so that those foreigners can learn a lot. "

"Let's talk! Finish the task at hand first."

Li Yi said something with a smile, but did not agree.

No one can say what will happen next year, and with his current worth, the price of 300 million yuan for the first installment is also low.

But these are easy to talk about, Wang Tian is also a straightforward person, and he will definitely not cheat him.

It's just that he still wants to finish the documentary first.

After all, being your own boss is always more promising than working for someone else.

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