Movies and TV shows
Li Zhuo and Xin Changkong's eyes both flashed with light.
Obviously, the concept proposed by Shen Huan moved these two outstanding filmmakers very much!
Treating a TV series as a movie has never been mentioned before, let alone acted on.
But if you think about it carefully, it's a bit whimsical.
Because if you shoot a TV series in the form of a movie, it would be an extremely wasteful act.
The average cost of filming an episode of a TV series, which is about 50 minutes long, can reach 2 million per episode, which is already amazing.
The previous hit "Huan Zhu Princess" cost 80 million for 28 episodes. That's because the little diva Buyi Yi was hired as the heroine, and a group of famous actors such as the TV Emperor Kong Xiangjun also participated, so the production cost was so high. .
The first season of such a popular TV series as "Yue Yu" only cost 30 million for 30 episodes. The reason is another factor - Teacher Chu Liuxiang's TV series, stars are willing to star in it even if the price is reduced.
However, according to normal circumstances, no matter how many episodes of a TV series, it cannot compare with the investment of tens of millions or even tens of millions in a movie.
Although the movie is only 90 minutes, 120 minutes at most, can the cost of two episodes of a TV series be comparable to that of a movie
Definitely not.
Even if it is only calculated as a low-cost literary film with a cost of 6 million, it is too expensive to make a TV series.
The cost is equivalent to hiring three or five emperors and queens in this TV series. It is a pure waste of resources.
Not to mention that the energy required to shoot a movie cannot be compared to an episode of a TV series.
If you are familiar with the filming of TV series, it is not surprising to shoot a TV series with 30 or 40 episodes in 20 or 30 days.
The filming process of fifty or sixty episodes of TV series lasted three months, which is considered a good conscience.
If you don’t have two or three months to shoot a movie, even if it’s a commercial movie, you’ll be embarrassed to meet people.
If we film the second season of "The Prison" and each episode is shot according to the movie, how long will it take to shoot? One year? Two years? Or three years
It’s simply not realistic!
Seeing the disapproval gradually emerging in their eyes, Shen Huan smiled.
"You have to think clearly, I'm definitely not talking about movies, I'm talking about movies and TV series." Shen Huan said, "It's still broadcast on TV, but its production is a little more strict, using movie ideas and production methods. , the time can also be extended to 70 minutes or 90 minutes.
As for the specific time and plot control, it all depends on the director's skills and plans. I believe you, Director Li, are capable of doing a good job, right? "
"Hmm... This is actually a work that is more beautiful than a TV series and a little more relaxed than a movie. I can try this kind of rhythm." Li Zhuo slowly nodded, "But in this way, the requirements for the actors are still the same. very high."
"Li Yingzhi, Yan Yu and Zhou Lexiang have already trained a lot in the first season. Next, I will hand them over to you, and you can arrange and torture them as you like." Xin Changkong said directly, "What we want is an excellent movie. For a TV series, filming well is the first step, and you don’t have to worry about the rest.”
"What I like is a production company like yours." Li Zhuo smiled with satisfaction, "Teacher Lu, is it true that I control the funds, personnel and filming?"
"That's right." Shen Huan pondered for a moment, "Including the final editing, you have the final say."
"Oh? Aren't you afraid that the audience won't like it if I shoot it too dark?" Li Zhuo asked.
"This TV series is purchased by Shanhai.com. We are targeting online audiences. Most of them are young people and their receptivity will be much higher. You don't have to worry about this." Shen Huan said with a smile, "Even if they don't like it, As long as you shoot well, one day it will shine!”
"good!"
Li Zhuo nodded, "It's not often that I can meet a boss who is so sincere in the film and television industry like you, so I'll give it a try!"
"Lao Li, you are not bad!" Xin Changkong was overjoyed when he heard this, "I thought you would have to think about it for a long time before agreeing!"
"I am originally a fan of "Yue Yu", you don't know that yet, right?" Li Zhuo responded.
"ah!?"
Xin Changkong was surprised and happy.
"But I am a fan of the plot, and your filming does not suit the taste of this drama." Li Zhuo continued unceremoniously, "So when I heard you said that Mr. Chu wanted to film it with me, I came here."
Xin Changkong couldn't help but roll his eyes, thinking that you are really a typical person who can't speak.
In other words, labor and capital are reborn from the ashes, otherwise I will have to hate you.
Shen Huan also nodded.
It turns out that Li Zhuo liked it himself, so it makes sense.
But then Li Zhuo said, "Actually, when I made this TV series, I also had practical considerations... My scripts and movies have reached an extreme, and now no one comes to me to film them. If I don't make new works, I will I’m afraid my abilities will decline.”
"No one is looking for you?" Xin Changkong said in surprise, "Every one of your movies makes money!"
"But they don't make enough money, and bringing back foreign copyrights and videos is an extremely long-term process. They might as well find some people to make simple movies and TV series, and they can make money in a blink of an eye." Li Zhuo said calmly, "I also need some success to prove myself! I, Li Zhuo, am not out of date yet!"
"Now that we have the Internet as a platform, your audience will increase a lot." Shen Huan said harmoniously, "When you get tired of filming "Prison" in the future, we will make another movie to ensure your satisfaction. "
"oh?"
Li Zhuo raised his eyebrows, "Can I take it as a promise given to me by Teacher Chu Liuxiang?"
Shen Huan laughed dumbly, "Okay, he said it! Even if he doesn't want to write it, I will ask him to write it!"
"Thank you very much!"
Li Zhuo laughed happily.
This was the first time he smiled after Shen Huan came in.
It can also be seen from here that Li Zhuo is a very pure person.
Xin Changkong also nodded secretly.
According to the boss, Li Zhuo will also occupy a very important position in the company in the future.
However, according to Li Zhuo's temper, he is definitely not willing to compete for the boss, nor will it pose a threat to himself.
But now that "Yue Yu" has been handed over, I only have "Huan Zhu Ge Ge 2" in hand. It's time to propose the next development plan to the boss.
You have to have a movie in your hands to prove yourself no matter what!
Li Zhuo was a little better, he was just gradually ignored.
Xin Changkong himself is a man who has returned from hell. He urgently needs a movie to tell the world that I am seriously back!
At the same time, he also wants the best opportunity to announce to the whole country that he will find his ex-girlfriend again and spend his whole life to atone for his sins.
This was Xin Changkong's original intention to struggle again, and he had never forgotten it.