Chapter 171 Director Xu, Can You Hurry Up?

Chapter 171 Director Xu, can you hurry up?

"Director Xu, I heard that your filming is over?"

"Yes, Director Song, I'm about to prepare for post-production."

"So how long does post-production take to complete?"

"About a few months."

Not long after Xu Mu's Jingjue Ancient City was completed and returned to Hengcheng, Song Dongdong called.

The other party's question was about the post-production of web dramas.

"so long?"

On the other end of the phone, Song Dongdong frowned after hearing Xu Mu's words.

"Yeah, TV dramas are different from movies, and post-production will take more time. Director Song, you should be clear about this, right?"

Xu Mu was a little surprised when he heard Song Dongdong's tone of voice.

As an insider, she should know about post-production.

Why did the other party speak in such a tone?

"Director Xu, can you speed up the progress and try to complete the post-production before August?"

"What, you want me to finish post-production within a month?"

"That's right."

"Director Song, this seems a bit difficult."

Xu Mu expressed that it was very difficult for Song Dongdong to complete the post-production of "Exquisite Ancient City" within one month.

After all, even if an episode is 30 minutes, then there are 600 minutes in 20 episodes.

For a movie, generally only 120 minutes long, it takes a month for post-production.

Therefore, it is impossible for a TV series to complete post-production within a month.

Moreover, Xu Mu has very high requirements for the post-production of the web drama "The Ancient City of Essence", and he doesn't want to release special effects for fifty cents in the end.

"Director Xu, this"

"What's the matter, Director Song, just tell me if you have anything to say."

Xu Mu could hear Song Dongdong's embarrassing tone on the phone, so he took the initiative to ask.

"Director Xu, it's like this. In mid-June, "Love in a Fallen City" co-produced by Lvqi Video has been launched, and the premiere broadcast volume has exceeded 20 million.

Moreover, the other party is also planning to launch "Legend of Immortal Cloud" in mid-July, and "Eternal Age" in mid-August.

At present, the number of active users of our website has decreased significantly, and the current situation is very severe for us. "

Under Xu Mu's questioning, Song Dongdong finally revealed the reason for her phone call this time.

However, what Xu Mu couldn't figure out was that he shouldn't be the only online drama on a video site as big as Penguin Video.

"Director Song, I want to ask, hasn't your website taken corresponding measures? For example, what dramas of the same level are also online?"

"On the line."

Hearing this, Xu Mu knew the result without asking, it must be no good for the other party.

But it's true, the last time Song Dongdong personally came to ask him for help, he said that the other party took the lead in planning.

Because of the other party's answer, Xu Mu didn't know how to continue the conversation for a while.

After all, the question just now was really embarrassing.

"Ahem, uh, Director Song, I'll try to be as fast as possible. However, if it is faster, the website should only be launched around the National Day."

In order to divert the embarrassment, Xu Mu coughed twice on purpose, and then changed the subject.

"Director Xu, can you go faster?"

"This is a bit difficult. No, Director Song, I want to ask, even if I can complete the post-production of "The Exquisite Ancient City" in a month. But how can you be sure that I can beat the opponent's "Eternal Age" "Woolen cloth?"

To be honest, although Xu Mu liked "Ghost Blowing the Lantern: The Ancient City", he was not as confident as Song Dongdong.

The opponent gave him the feeling that he would definitely win if he went out.

"Director Xu, I believe in you."

"Believe me?"

"That's right. From your film "Ip Man" to the current "Detective Chinatown", you can succeed in every film.

Regardless of box office or word of mouth, it was a success.

Therefore, I believe Xu Mu will be able to do it this time when he comes to you! "

What Song Dongdong said made Xu Mu not know how to answer her for a while.

Good guy.

Believe me?

No, now Xu Mu himself doesn't believe in himself.

After all, no one can be successful forever.

"Director Song, you're talking about me."

"Director Xu, really, please hurry up as much as possible. Otherwise, we will fall behind Green Odd Video this quarter."

One quarter behind, for a company, that is a big lag.

After all, there are only four quarters in a year.

What's more, Penguin Video is such a big company.

If it really lags behind by one quarter, then the subsequent chain reaction must be even greater.

The loss is not a little bit.

At least in terms of stock prices, a lot of money is about to be lost.

Tell me, can Song Dongdong and his company not be in a hurry?

"Director Song, I understand, I will try my best."

Although the other party said so, Xu Mu still did not give the other party a guarantee.

After all, this matter is really not something he wants to hurry up.

"Director Xu, how about this, you try to let the post-production team work overtime, and we can make more money. Moreover, if you can complete the post-production before "Eternal Age" goes live, our purchase price can be appropriate improve."

Hmm, add money?

I don't know why, but after hearing this, Xu Mu suddenly regained his energy.

"Director Song, this is not a matter of money or not. You know, I am a person who pursues quality."

Although the other party mentioned adding money, Xu Mu couldn't change his tone right away.

"Director Xu knows, that's why I called you for help."

"Then I'll try to be as fast as possible, and let the post-production team work overtime."

"Well, I'll thank Director Xu first. We'll talk about the specific price after the finished film comes out. But Director Xu, don't worry, as long as the quality of the film is not bad, the price will definitely satisfy you."

"That's fine."

beep beep.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Mu looked at the phone, not knowing what to say for a while.

To be honest, he is really not a person who values ​​money.

However, if you want someone to work overtime, he will definitely have to pay more!

Moreover, the filming has already cost 100 million yuan. If it costs more money to work overtime in the later stage, then his investment in this film will be huge.

If the other party only buys it with a guarantee price of 10 million yuan per episode, then Xu Mu didn't make much money in the end.

Then he might as well make a movie.

Short time, high income.

It seems that he has to spend another sum of money this time.

After all, overtime pay is not something that can be settled with just a little bit.

Of course, Xu Mu promised Song Dongdong that there was another trump card, the special effects system.

At the beginning, Xu Mu only planned to spend 5 million to 20 million yuan to use the primary special effects.

But now, it is estimated that it will cost 50 million to use intermediate special effects.

Otherwise, the post-production time is so short, the final effect will definitely not be good.

After Song Dongdong negotiated with Xu Mu, he immediately started to promote "Ghost Blowing Lamp: The Ancient City".

Because, Lu Qi Video has been building momentum for "Legend of Immortal Cloud" and "Eternal Age" for a long time.

Even, many headlines and hot searches recently are about these two dramas.

After all, these two are big productions!

After Penguin Video started promoting it, the homepage of the website soon gave a big recommendation of "The Ancient City of Excellence".

Moreover, not only that, but other business segments of Penguin Company have also begun to place a large number of advertisements about "The Ancient City of Essence".

[Penguin Video teamed up with director Xu Mu's epic masterpiece "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Ancient City" is coming soon! 】

[China's first archaeological adventure drama "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Exquisite Ancient City" will be released in mid-August. 】

[Director Xu's new drama "Ghost Blowing Lamp: The Exquisite Ancient City" will be launched soon, are you looking forward to it? 】

In short, on July 2nd, there were suddenly a lot of advertisements on the Internet about Xu Mu and Penguin Video's co-produced web drama "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Exquisite Ancient City".

Moreover, there are many advertisements, and one can tell that it was bought with money.

However, netizens don't care about advertisements or not, they only care about Xu Mu.

That's right, it's Xu Mu.

As soon as the news came out, netizens came to watch.

"Damn it, director Xu disappeared for a few months, and finally there is news again!"

"Good guy, Xu Mu's new drama is finally going online."

"Not to mention, if it weren't for the occasional photos of Xu Mu being taken by passers-by on the Internet, I really thought he had gone in!"

""Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Ancient City of Essence", the name sounds good."

"Online in mid-August? Good guy, don't you just want to PK with "Eternal Age"?"

"I heard that Penguin Video has been overwhelmed by Lvqi Video recently. I guess it's because of Xu Mu's new drama to make a comeback."

"Shown together with "Eternal Age"? No way, "Eternal Age" is a big production of 500 million yuan, and the other party spent more than 200 million yuan on special effects."

"No, how do you play this?"

The advertisements placed by Penguin Video soon made Xu Mu and his new drama "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Ancient City" appear in the public's sight.

Moreover, soon related topics also triggered a lot of comments from netizens.

At first, everyone was pleasantly surprised by the news about Xu Mu.

But after discussing and discussing, everyone began to worry about Xu Mu's new play.

After all, Penguin Video is scheduled to be launched in mid-August, so it must be a PK with "Eternal Age".

But "Thousands of Ages" is a big production of 500 million yuan, and it is said that the special effects cost 200 million yuan.

Therefore, everyone is worried about Xu Mu's new drama again.

After all, the investment gap is indeed a bit big.

"Everyone, don't worry. Really, don't forget, this is Xu Mu's new play. Who is Xu Mu, I don't need to say more, right?

Even if the special effects are not comparable, the plot must be more interesting for Director Xu.

If anyone doesn't believe me, I'll bet him a pack of spicy sticks. "

"That's right, don't forget Director Xu's unique filming skills. Once this skill is released, "Eternal Age" will be useless even if you add another 500 million investment."

"That being said, not everyone will buy it. If the special effects are not good, it will look embarrassing, and the plot will be useless."

"this"

When everyone was worried about Xu Mu's new drama, some people who liked Xu Mu were going to give everyone some chicken blood.

However, as soon as he said the words of beating chicken blood, others poured cold water on him.

But what the result is, no one knows now.

This also depends on the results after the two parties go online.