Entertaining Children

  Chapter 733 Can you show me something

  Nathan Donal’s parkour team has more than a dozen people, and Xiao Yao estimates that more than half of them can come no matter what. In fact, the shortfall of actors is only a dozen or twenty people. Xiao Yao is quite confident about recruiting more than ten or twenty actors with a video posted under the YRF account. The MV shooting took place three days later. Xiao Yao didn’t want to choose people too early to make a decision. He planned to let this video ferment for two days, and waited until the day before the MV shooting to check the email to choose people. So after uploading and publishing the video, Xiao Yao also Instead of opening the mailbox and waiting to receive emails or watching netizens' comments on the PV, I took out a pen and paper and began to draw the sub-shot scripts in the MV, designing the composition of the screen shots.

  The total length of the song "alone" is less than three minutes. Although there are a lot of scenes, Xiao Yao gave some of the pictures to netizens outside the United States and Los Angeles to freely play. In fact, he does not need to shoot many shots and scenes, and there are still original MVs in his mind for reference. So in just one night, Xiao Yao completed the sub-shot script that he wanted to shoot in this MV.

The filming team is in charge of Keith Craig. The recruiting of actors is in progress, the costumes are on the road, the script is in his head, the arrangement and soundtrack have been completed, and the recording is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Xiao Yao, who has completed the split-shot script, will temporarily Let go of the things related to "alone" and go to bed with peace of mind. According to the plan, tomorrow I will go to Zhou Jingyi's drama crew to explore the squad.

  Generally speaking, when going to the crew to explore the squad, they usually go directly to the squad after contacting the time of the exploration. At most, contact the staff inside to pick it up when blocked by peripheral security personnel. However, Xiao Yao and Ye Jiaying are Chinese, and they are going to the American crew to explore the class. Zhou Jingyi, worried that they might not find a place, came to the hotel where Xiao Yao and his party lived before going to the set to film the scene, and planned to take them there.

  Yesterday when Xiao Siqi and Xiao Yao and his son went to the "Daydream" recording studio, Ye Jiaying was taken shopping by Betty Belletra. Today, Ye Jiaying and Xiao Yao and his son went to the crew, and Xiao Siqi also didn't plan to go with them. Xiao Siqi was more interested in the recording equipment that he saw in the "Daydream" recording studio yesterday, and it was a pleasant time to get along with Keith Craig, an American musician. S. Craig made an appointment to continue to their band’s recording studio today to see if there is any possibility of cooperation between the two parties.

  Ye Jiaying's interest is in film and television, and Xiao Siqi's interest is in music. Xiao Yao and Ye Jiaying didn't force Xiao Siqi to go along, so Zhou Jingyi set off with only Ye Jiaying, Xiao Yao, Fang Dian, and Pei Minyi.

  The crew of Zhou Jingyi's filming plan for today is all carried out in the studio, and there is no location. When Zhou Jingyi led Xiao Yao and others into the set, although all the actors had not yet arrived, the staff behind the scenes had arrived, and the scene was preparing for the arrangement before shooting. It is rare that in addition to the director, the producer is actually on the scene.

   Seeing the director and the producer, the two big names, Zhou Jingyi took Xiao Yao and the four to help them introduce them.

"Mr. McGrove, Mr. Steem, hello!" Ye Jiaying, Xiao Yao and others have seen the crew of a series in the United States for the first time, and the producer and director of this show are also the first time. See, several people behaved more politely.

   "Hello!" Director Steve McGrov politely shook hands with several people.

   "Welcome!" Producer Douglas Stim was very enthusiastic.

   "I heard about the case a few days ago, and I am glad that you are safe and sound!" After greeted by Glass Stim, he answered Xiao Yao alone.

   "Thank you for your concern!" Xiao Yao smiled and nodded in thanks.

  A major actor wants to bring people into the crew to visit or even visit. Generally speaking, there is no problem, but it is also necessary to greet the person in charge of the crew in advance. Of course, Zhou Jingyi greeted the producer and director in advance, and only after getting permission would he bring Xiao Yao and others. The producer and director both know that Zhou Jingyi will bring people to the crew today, but this is not the reason why the producer appeared on the scene today and behaved so enthusiastically. The reason why he is here today is because he knows that the person Zhou Jingyi brought today is Xiao Yao.

"I know you are a very talented musician, a member of the "immortals" band, and that "immortals" is your work." Glass Stim continued, "So I was thinking, Is it possible to ask you to create an original song for our series?"

   "Huh? Would you ask me to write a song for your episode?" Xiao Yao pointed to his nose somewhat unexpectedly, and confirmed.

   "Yes!" Glass Steem smiled and nodded.

  If it's just an ordinary Chinese star, Glass Stim is of course not interested. But Xiao Yao was not an ordinary Chinese star in his eyes.

Xiao Yao appeared on the Oscar stage as a member of the band "immortals" several years ago. Last year, he used a song and a video to cause American Airlines' stock price to plummet and apologize publicly. Currently, several songs are released in the United States. And they have achieved good results on the bulletin board. Recently, two cases have become the focus of public opinion in the United States.

  Although Xiao Yao did not develop in the United States, Americans are absolutely no stranger to his name. If you can find him to cooperate at this time, let him write an episode or a soundtrack to the drama, as long as the wind is released in advance, it will definitely be a very good stimulus to the ratings of the drama.

  China’s TV series are mostly filmed in one go, and the TV station broadcasts them slowly. Regardless of whether they look good or not, and how the audience reacts, they will not be cut in the middle. However, there are very few American TV series that are broadcasted slowly after they are all filmed in one breath. Most of the series are broadcast and filmed at the same time. Generally, the shooting and post-production time is only earlier than the broadcast time. A week or two. This form of broadcasting and filming is a bit like Hua Xia's variety show, but in terms of purpose, American TV and Hua Xia's variety show are completely different.

Most U.S. dramas adopt this form of broadcasting and filming, because the yield competition between American TV stations is too fierce. They do this to allow production units to be more flexible in adjusting the following based on the audience’s reactions and comments. The plot trend and even the arrangement of characters are to meet the audience's preferences and strive for a good ratings. If the ratings are too bad, it may end up hastily, or even if it doesn’t end, it “suddenly die” and start a new drama.

"But this episode of yours is already on the air, and the theme song already exists," Xiao Yao said. "There is no major turning point and progress in the current plot. It is impossible to change the title and theme song in the middle? If it is for a certain One episode is writing an episode, aren’t you still filming this episode? Did you let me watch the script and write the episode?”

  It is not uncommon for American dramas to change the title and theme song between seasons, but it is rare to change the title and theme song during the season. Even if there is, it is because the middle plot has a relatively big turning point and progress, and the plot will enter a new stage. Before Xiao Yao came, he also watched the previous part of the American drama that Zhou Jingyi participated in. The current plot of this drama is obviously not suitable for changing the title and theme song.

"It seems that you know a lot about American TV series," Glass Stim said with a smile, "but you don't fully understand the production of our series. Our series is broadcast every Friday night, and now we are shooting It’s the episode that will be broadcast next Friday. We have finished shooting the episode this Friday and we are now in post-production. If you want, you can watch our edited material to create it."

  The drama Zhou Jingyi is shooting now is about two weeks between the shooting and broadcasting time. It takes one week to shoot and one week for post-production. If Xiao Yao can participate in the production of the late-stage soundtrack for the episode that will be broadcast this Friday, Xiao Yao's heat has not dissipated at that time, and Glass Stim's goal will be achieved.

"This~" Xiao Yao hesitated, and finally said, "Although I am a music creator, I am not a professional film and television post-production soundtrack. The song "immortals" was created by me and was used by the animation film as the soundtrack. The selection of the division was not written specifically for that movie. I think I need to see the filming material of your episode to make a decision. I can’t guarantee that I can write an episode that suits the plot, but I’m willing to try it. "

  Xiao Yao is still quite interested in this matter, but after all, the songs and music in his mind are also limited, and he didn’t say enough even when he hadn’t seen the video material yet.

  "Will someone take you to the post-production department now?" Glass Stim asked Xiao Yao.

"No," Xiao Yao said, shook his head. "The late-stage soundtrack is not something that the soundtrack can do just by looking at the video material. The soundtrack serves the director and needs to understand the director's intentions. I think I need to work with the director and other soundtracks. Some communication. So let’s wait until your shooting today is over before we talk about post-production."

  Since it is a edited material, the length is about forty minutes, and it takes less than an hour to watch it once. Xiao Yao can quickly think of whether there is suitable music or not, and he does not need to watch the material in advance to think.

   "Okay, I am looking forward to our cooperation!" Director Steve McGrov reached out and shook Xiao Yao again.

Because of the current huge topicality, there are many job invitations to find Xiao Yao here in the United States, and Glass Stim has heard some talk about it, but Xiao Yao can still come here to visit Zhou Jingyi, indicating that Xiao Yao should be Did not agree to any job offer. Therefore, when looking for Xiao Yao to do the late-stage soundtrack, Glass Stim didn't tell Zhou Jingyi or Xiao Yao in advance, but waited until he saw Xiao Yao before speaking in person. The success rate should be higher. But if you don't tell Zhou Jingyi or Xiao Yao in advance, you must tell the director in advance, so Steve McGrov knew of Glass Stim's plan.

  In fact, there is a soundtrack in the crew who is responsible for the post-production soundtrack. This is an overall behind-the-scenes team, and the director does not want to change or add new people casually. However, the TV market in the United States has the final say in the ratings. If the ratings do not work, this project may be suspended at any time. The director knew that the producer's decision was for ratings, and that he had also listened to some of Xiao Yao's music, and recognized his level of music creation, so he reluctantly agreed with the producer's decision. Now that Xiao Yao’s attitude is relatively modest and he respects him as the director very much, his perception of him is much better, and his tone is much more kind.

   "Cooperation?" Zhou Jingyi moved in her heart and said, "I have an idea..."

  Zhou Jingyi has been an actor for several years. At this moment, she naturally understands the purpose of the producer and director. The producer and director want to use Xiao Yao’s topicality to increase the viewership of the series, but this kind of cooperation does not have any negative impact on Xiao Yao, but will further increase Xiao Yao’s popularity in the United States. It is actually a mutual benefit. A win-win situation. Since it is a win-win situation, why not go further? So Zhou Jingyi wanted to make suggestions to the producer and director, but she was interrupted by a voice before she could finish her words.

   "Hey, Kim, you came so early! Hey, Steve! Wow~ Glass is here too! Is it a special day today? Huh? Who are these people?"

   Xiao Yao and others turned their heads and found a sturdy young man who was about 1.9 meters tall and walked over.

   "Hi, Vince!" Zhou Jingyi greeted the young man, and introduced Xiao Yao and others to the young man.

   "Hello, Mr. Ward!" Xiao Yao and others greeted the young man one after another.

  Although he didn’t know the young man in front of him, Xiao Yao had watched the drama that was being broadcasted. Even if Zhou Jingyi didn’t introduce him, Xiao Yao knew that he was one of the main actors in this drama.

   "Are you the Chinese star who ran out of the kidnappers? I am very interested in your affairs." Vince Ward greeted everyone and said to Xiao Yao with a smile.

   "I didn't expect you to know this very famous Chinese star recently." After saying hello, Ward took a step back and stood beside Zhou Jingyi, habitually stretching out an arm to take Zhou Jingyi's shoulder.

"I knew him a few years ago." Zhou Jingyi responded with her mouth, taking a step forward, turning her head to Steve McGrov and Glass Stim and continuing with the words just now: "I have one. Idea. In fact, Young is still an actor. I wonder if we can add a role to him in this episode and make him a special guest in this episode?"

  The special guest mentioned by Zhou Jingyi can also be regarded as a guest appearance, but it doesn’t matter if you play a random mass character with a face, at least there will be close-up shots, which will be the focus of the audience's attention for a certain period of time. Such people generally need to design roles specifically, but the director and screenwriter of this show are Steve McGrov, and the producer Glass Stim is also there. As long as the two of them agree, they can invite Xiao Yao to be a special guest and design a role for him temporarily.

   "Really?" Steve McGrov and Glass Stim looked at each other and nodded at the same time, "This is a great idea!"

   "Yang, would you like to play/act?" Zhou Jingyi turned to ask Xiao Yao again. She has a better understanding of Xiao Yao's character and didn't use it. Instead, she used the word "play", which has both "play" and "play".

"I am willing to play, of course, if the role is interesting enough." Xiao Yao said, "Also, I only have one day, not a week. If you can guarantee that my part can be filmed today, I will agree to act. "

"It's not a big problem," director Steve McGrov thought for a while, then nodded, "could you tell me which aspect of acting are you better at? Action scenes or emotional scenes? I need to make sure of you first. Type of role."

   "Action play." Xiao Yao said. It's not that he has no confidence in his literary drama, but that this drama belongs to the action category. As a guest who only appeared in one episode, the martial arts show is more brilliant and can give the audience a deeper impression.

   "Yang's skill is very powerful!" Zhou Jingyi said to the side.

   "Really? How powerful is it?" Vince Ward touched the stubble on his chin, "Can you let me see it?"

  (End of this chapter)