Chapter 162 You Must Shoot It!

Chapter 162 You must shoot it!

In the center of Hengcheng City, Xingke Cafe.

There was soothing music playing in the restaurant, and a group of urban white-collar workers were typing something on their computers.

Occasionally, there are a few young couples drinking coffee there, talking and laughing.

It's such a good feeling!

That's right, it was the life that Xu Envy envied before.

Fortunately, he can live such a comfortable life now.

"Director Xu, what are you looking at? So engrossed!"

"Oh, no, no."

While Xu Mu was observing the surroundings, Song Dongdong from Penguin Video came.

And he was also startled by the other party's sudden question, and hurriedly opened his mouth to explain.

"Oh, yeah, let's not talk about that for now."

Song Dongdong glanced at Xu Mu with an expression that she understood, and then did not continue to entangle in this topic.

Seeing the other party's expression, Xu Mu knew that Song Dongdong must not be thinking of the good.

He wanted to explain something more, but he couldn't say anything.

"Director Xu, I came to you today because I have something important to ask for your help."

Song Dongdong saw that he was hesitant to speak, so he didn't wait for him to open his mouth, so he said his reason for coming.

"Director Song, what do you have to say in person?"

Last night, Song Dongdong called Xu Mu overnight, saying that he had to ask him for help with something important.

Moreover, the other party refused to say anything on the phone and insisted on saying it face to face.

So, now Xu Mu is very curious about what is going on.

"Director Xu, how should I put it, this matter should not be difficult for you. It's just that this matter is very important to our company."

While speaking, Song Dongdong's face suddenly became serious.

As for her appearance, Xu Mu became even more confused after seeing her.

What's the matter?

You said it!

However, Xu Mu did not show his inner thoughts, but continued to ask calmly: "Director Song, if you have anything to say, I will help if I can."

"Really?"

Hearing Xu Mu's words, Song Dongdong's eyes lit up.

And her performance also surprised Xu Mu.

Fuck.

Is it difficult?

"You speak first."

Xu Mu didn't answer immediately, but let the other party speak first.

After all, the other party's behavior was a bit strange.

"Director Xu, let me just say it directly. That's how it is. We and Lvqi Video have always been in the video website business, and there is more or less a competitive relationship between us.

In the past, our website gained new members thanks to your Ip Man series of movies and several other movies, and the website traffic is much better than that of the Green Oddity video.

However, recently they have changed their focus and introduced a large number of TV dramas. But our side started late, and some popular TV series have been signed away by them.

The company asked us to find a way, so I thought of you. "

Song Dongdong looked at Xu Mu, and finally revealed her purpose of looking for Xu Mu.

After Xu Mu listened, he was slightly taken aback.

Could it be that the other party is looking for him to make a TV series?

However, he has always been making movies, it seems that making TV series is not his main thing now!

"Ahem, Director Song, if I understand correctly.

You want my help, you want me to make a TV series? "

After guessing what the other party meant, Xu Mu still asked with some uncertainty.

"That's right." Song Dongdong replied with a nod.

"But, Director Song, as you know, I've been making movies all the time, and I've never made this TV series."

However, Xu Mu felt a little embarrassed about asking him for help.

Although filming and filming TV series are both the work of directors, there is still a big gap between them.

That's why Xu Mu felt a little embarrassed.

"Director Xu, you're wrong. In fact, filming a TV series is similar to filming a movie. It's both the job of the director. There is no difference, don't you think?"

"Uh, this sounds like that, but there are still big differences between them."

"Director Xu, if you treat every episode of the TV series as if you were making a movie, wouldn't it be the same? Besides, the director is just instructing the actors to act, isn't it all the same?"

"Uh, this."

After Song Dongdong saw that Xu Mu was a little embarrassed, he started the journey of persuasion.

She knew that it would be difficult for the other party to change from filming to filming TV series.

Otherwise, how could she fly over from Shencheng to talk to Xu Mu face to face.

This is the main reason why she came here.

Because she knew that Xu Mu would definitely not agree.

At least, not right away.

Of course, after hearing Song Dongdong's words, Xu Mu also felt that there was some truth to it.

After all, whether you are making a TV series or a movie, it is the job of the director.

This, seems to make sense.

Therefore, after Xu Mu heard Song Dongdong's words, he was unable to refute for a while.

"Director Xu, I came here just to ask for your help. And if you're making a TV series, it won't affect your making a movie. You can still make movies.

And let me put it bluntly, in fact, making TV series is much more stable than making movies.

No one can guarantee the box office of a movie, and the box office may be more or less.

But TV series are different, we all buy out directly first. How much, we can discuss first. According to the script and the shooting effect, we give a reasonable price. "

Seeing that Xu Mu was not as repulsive as he was at first, Song Dongdong continued to lure him.

She listed the pros and cons of making movies and TV.

Of course, Song Dongdong must be talking about picking up TV dramas.

After all, she wanted Xu Mu to help make a TV series.

"Director Song, I want to ask, so I'll just ask, how much do you usually pay for an episode of a TV series?"

Xu Mu knows that the prices of TV dramas vary from high to low, the cheap ones are tens of thousands per episode, and the expensive ones are tens of millions per episode.

It's just that tens of millions of episodes are big productions.

Investments are in the hundreds of millions.

This, Xu Mu definitely can't do it.

But if one episode of TV series sells for 5 million, then 30 episodes will only be 150 million.

And this, Xu Mu can make money by making a movie.

Among other things, if he continues to film "Detective Chinatown 2", he will definitely make money.

Moreover, it takes more energy and time to make a TV series.

Compared with the movie, its return is indeed a little less.

"It depends on the quality of the script and the finished film. Let me give you an example. You have heard of the popular costume drama "One Life, One Life, Ten Miles of Pear Blossoms". Its price per episode is 20 million, and it has a total of 58 episodes.

There is also "Chen Ailing", the price of an episode is 50 million, and it has a total of 36 episodes. "

"?????"

After Xu Mu listened to Song Dongdong's words, his eyes widened.

Are TV shows so expensive?

Good guy, isn't this a money grab?

"Director Song, actually, you may not believe me if I tell you, I recently conceived a script for a web drama, and it's a series.

However, I have only created the first script so far.

If it's convenient for you, you can visit my home. "

After a short moment of astonishment, Xu Muyi spoke uprightly.

Good guy.

Xu Mu knew that some TV series were very expensive, but he didn't expect it to be so expensive.

No wonder, those directors have been making TV series and are unwilling to make movies.

It turns out that this is no less than the movie earns!

Although Xu Mu had heard that an episode of a TV series could sell for tens of millions, that was all rumor.

And now Director Song of Penguin Video told him personally that it must be unmistakable.

After all, the other party is in charge of this.

"What, Director Xu, you wrote a script for a web drama?"

Obviously, Song Dongdong never thought that Xu Mu had already created a web drama script,

Good guy.

She dared to persuade her here for a long time, thinking that the other party didn't want to make a TV series.

Co-authored, they are all pretended!

"Ahem, well, I was bored at home this month, and when I was writing the script of "Detective Chinatown 2", I wrote it by the way."

Naturally, Xu Mu also noticed the strange look in Song Dongdong's eyes.

So, he was a little embarrassed to explain.

"Really?"

"That's right, Director Song, let's stop sitting here, let's go?"

"OK."

Half an hour later, at Xu Mu's home.

As soon as he got home, Xu Mu hurriedly went to the bedroom and took out the script of "Exquisite Ancient City" and handed it to Supervisor Song.

After Song Dongdong took over the script, after seeing the name of the script, she read the name of the script with a slight wrinkle: ""Ghost Blowing Lamp: The Ancient City of Essence"?"

"Well, this is an archaeological TV series."

"An archaeological TV series?"

"That's right."

After Song Dongdong heard Xu Mu's explanation, she looked at Xu Mu and frowned even deeper.

Archeology TV.

Can this look good?

With some doubts, Song Dongdong opened the script and read it.

And Xu Mu waited quietly by the side without making a sound.

such a pity.

If there were Ghost Blowing Lantern novels in this world, the other party would probably know the value of this web drama.

Of course, if there is, the script of this web drama will not be his turn.

Song Dongdong read the script frowning at first, with a serious expression on his face.

However, as she read more and more, her expression gradually changed.

At the end, her face was full of surprise.

Obviously, she didn't expect this script to be so exciting.

Twenty minutes later.

Song Dongdong closed the script, she looked at Xu Mu in disbelief and asked, "Director Xu, you wrote this script?"

"That's right, what's the problem?"

Xu Mu directly nodded in recognition.

After all, the script rewarded by the system is impossible in this world.

What's more, after he got the script, he searched it online, but he also didn't find any relevant news.

Even the exquisite ancient city that appeared in the play, there is no news on the Internet.

Therefore, this can definitely be said to be his original script.

You said, how could Xu Mu dare not admit it?

"Director Xu, I knew you would do it. I've had a rough look at your script, and it has a strong storyline. Moreover, the subject matter is very novel. To be honest, there hasn't been a TV series about tomb robbery in recent years.

All in all, your script is pretty good. "

"Ahem, Director Song, I want to correct you. This is not a TV series about tomb robbery, but an online drama about archaeology."

Xu Mu pretended to cough twice, and kindly reminded the other party.

What Tomb Raider TV series?

Just kidding, he's serious about archaeological TV.

Didn't you see, this is with the archaeological team!

Of course, there are suspicions of tomb robbery in the later parts, but the archaeological team was notified in the end.

"Uh, I don't care about that. Director Xu, you must make this web drama. I have a feeling that this web drama will definitely be a hit. After all, the subject matter is too novel!

But it's a pity, if this novel is released in advance, it can still attract a bunch of fans. At that time, the playback volume may be higher. "

Xu Mu deliberately emphasized the explanation, but Song Dongdong didn't pay much attention to it.

All she cares about now is to film this web drama.

After all, only the online dramas that are filmed have value, right?

"Forget about this novel, I don't have that much energy to write. But for web dramas, I can try to make them.

By the way, Director Song, if this web drama is filmed, how much do you plan to pay for it? "

Sure enough, Song Dongdong was worthy of being the director of Penguin Video Operations Department, and he saw the key point at a glance.

If this web drama has a fan base, then the number of broadcasts will definitely be higher, and the chance of becoming popular will be greater.

However, Xu Mu has no time to write novels.

Besides, he didn't write even if he had time.

After all, typing so many words is so tiring!

What Xu Mu is most concerned about now is the price of this web drama.

Otherwise, how could he have pulled Song Dongdong into his home.

"Um, well. If I just read the script, the quality of it is pretty good.

However, I just don't know how the effect will be. "

When asked about the price, Song Dongdong regained his composure, and the ecstatic expression just now disappeared immediately.

After all, when it comes to money, she must be serious.

"The effect should not be bad."

Many places in Jingjue Ancient City require special effects.

As for the special effects, Xu Mu is not worried at all, because he has a special effects system.

The last time the "Manslaughter" movie used primary special effects, the effect was the same as being there.

As for "Exquisite Ancient City", no matter what Xu Mu said, he should use intermediate or even intermediate-level special effects.

Therefore, he is completely confident in this effect.

"Well, I'll go back and discuss it with the company, and I'll get back to you in a few days. Is that okay, Director Xu?"

"Well, it is possible, but can you estimate the approximate price?"

Seeing that Song Dongdong still didn't quote the price, the flame of enthusiasm on Xu Mu's side suddenly weakened a bit.

After co-authoring and talking for a long time, there is no approximate price.

If not, he might as well make his own movie.

"Well, for this script alone, it can initially reach 5 million episodes."

Song Dongdong was silent for a while before offering a price.

After Xu Mu heard it, he fell silent.

If it is 5 million an episode, then about 20 episodes will be only 100 million.

And the cost of shooting and post-production costs added up, no matter what, it must be tens of millions.

Good guy.

It took so much effort to shoot it, but the co-author didn't make much money.

"Oh yeah."

Song Dongdong's offer made Xu Mu's enthusiasm disappear.

Although the price is not low, it is very tasteless to Xu Mu.

"In this way, Director Xu, how about I go back and discuss the final price with the company before I tell you?"

"OK."

Song Dongdong naturally noticed the change in Xu Mu's mood, but she was not the only one who could decide this matter.

After talking to Xu Mu, Song Dongdong quickly flew back to the Shencheng headquarters.

Immediately, a meeting around "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Exquisite Ancient City" started.

March 6th.

doodle

"Hey, who is it?"

"Director Xu is me, Song Dongdong."

"Director Song, what's the matter, is the price out?"

"That's right Director Xu, after our company's discussion, the tentative price for your web drama is 10 million per episode."

"Oh, yeah."

Hearing the offer from the other party, Xu Mu was still indifferent.

This price did not make him particularly excited.

After all, he is also the one who has earned 2 small goals.

"However, if the effect of the shooting is not bad, we can add more money here.

From my experience, there are still 30 million episodes. "

"What, how much?"

"An episode of 30 million."

"Director Song, when will you sign the contract? By the way, all the conditions you mentioned must be written into the contract."

After hearing Song Dongdong's last words, Xu Mu suddenly became energetic.

One episode is 30 million, and those 20 episodes are 600 million.

The cost of filming is at most 200 million yuan, let's die.

Therefore, in the end, he can earn 4 small goals without saying anything.

If that's the case, he's in good spirits.

Thanks to Bai Yifei 01 for the reward of 1500 points, thank you! ! ! ! !