Then the audience's psychological expectations will be very low.
Chen Ming thought seriously for a moment and looked at Xu Manke: "Sister Manke, you have been in the film and television industry for a long time, do you have any good suggestions?"
Everyone looked at Xu Manke.
actually.
When the scripts are similar, there is a very simple and practical way to increase public expectations.
That is to shoot the entire drama, then edit some high-energy clips to make a promotional video, and spend a lot of money to promote it on various media platforms.
After a month of publicity, the audience's expectations for "Old Nine Gates" will naturally be full.
Because these edited high-energy clips are not available in "The Rise and Fall of the Sand Sea"!
Once the audience is attracted by the promotional video, the impact of "The Rise and Fall of the Sand Sea" will be much less.
Xu Manke briefly stated his thoughts and then solicited everyone's opinions.
to be honest,
The main thing is to seek Chen Ming’s opinion.
because,
Chen Ming was the final investor.
Whether it is the cost of filming the feature film or the funds for publicity, Chen Ming basically paid for it, while Xu Manke just played the role of director.
To put it simply, Xu Manke is more like a tool man.
She only needs on-site coordination and general control, and she doesn't even need to participate in the show.
When it comes to money, Chen Ming will be a little hesitant.
Out of his considerations, he naturally saves whatever he can.
But it seems that the cost of pre-heating publicity cannot be saved...
After a while, Chen Ming looked very serious: "Okay, just do what Sister Manke said."
After this matter was dealt with, everyone's minds were completely focused on the script.
After some discussion,
The roles of the protagonist and supporting actors have been assigned.
Still the same!
Chen Ming assigned a script to each participant, and the practice lasted for a week. After a week, he returned to the studio to start auditioning.
A group of students left happily.
Inside the studio.
Chen Ming said to Tong Ran: "Brother Tong, your role is very important, maybe you have to work harder."
Tong Ran smiled broadly and said, "Don't worry, I won't hold you back!"
After chatting for a while, Tong Ran also got up and left.
Xu Manke asked softly: "Chen Ming, there were so many people just now that it was not convenient for me to ask. Now I want to ask more, what is your shooting budget?"
This stumped Chen Ming!
It was his first time filming a TV series, and he didn't know much about the budget involved.
Seeing this, Xu Manke understood: "TV dramas are different from movies. The props and costumes used in each episode, as well as the remuneration of each participant, are calculated per episode."
If a TV series takes sixteen episodes, it is equivalent to sixteen short films.
The cost here will be very high.
Su Rou really wanted to talk. Chen Ming knew what Su Rou was thinking, but he felt that his money should be enough.
"Sister Manke, according to the script, the entire TV series will take about 48 episodes. What do you think the total budget is?" Chen Ming asked uncertainly.
48 episodes is a bit too much.
Chen Ming deliberately wanted to reduce the number of episodes, but was afraid that the plot would end up being incomplete.
Xu Manke slowly stretched out three fingers.
"thirty million!"
"Besides, this should be the minimum budget I estimate."
thirty million!!
Chen Ming frowned slightly.
Before he went to Kyoto, he had more than ten million in his card. After deducting the hospitalization expenses of the old director during this period, there were some scattered expenses, and there was still about eight million.
Xu Chujing’s songs have always generated income.
Chen Ming didn't calculate carefully, but after such a long time, he should be able to save more than one million.
Including the two songs sold to Xiao Fan, there should be 17 million in the card now.
and,
The TV station will also give Chen Ming a sum of money, and there will be an extra sum of money after the second screening of "The Tuner".
If you add up the mess, it shouldn't be much different from 30 million.
But if you invest all of it, it will empty out Chen Ming's family fortune.
Once "Old Nine Gates" fails, Chen Ming's hard work over the past six months will be in vain.
This made Chen Ming hesitate.
Although he is very confident about "Old Nine Gates", the film and television market is changing all the time, and the audience's tastes and preferences are also uncertain.
What if...
What if "Old Nine Gates" pounces...
Seeing Chen Ming become silent, Xu Manke understood Chen Ming's mood.
At first,
When Xu Manke invested all his wealth in filming "The Tuner", his mood was not much different from Chen Ming's now.
It's okay if you succeed, but once you fail, it will be difficult to turn around.
certainly,
For an artist like Chen Ming who can make money by selling songs, it is relatively easy to turn around.
But this kind of failure has a huge psychological impact.
It is possible that Chen Ming will bid farewell to the film and television industry from now on!
Su Rou gently held Chen Ming's hand and said nothing.
at this time,
Let Chen Ming make his own decision is the best choice.
After a long time,
Chen Ming raised his head and breathed a long sigh of relief: "It's okay, I can bear it."
Hearing this, Xu Manke immediately said: "The 30 million I mentioned does not include the cost of warm-up publicity. If publicity funds are added, it will be about 35 million."
In an instant, Chen Ming felt completely bad.
When you speak, can you finish it all at once?!
But this time, Chen Ming didn't hesitate at all: "It's okay, I'm prepared."
Seeing this, Xu Manke nodded and said nothing more.
She actually hopes that Chen Ming will think clearly. Filming is not just playing house. It requires real money to be invested. What's more, Chen Ming's Xingyu Entertainment does not pay attention to the film and television industry, so it is definitely impossible to get filming funds from Xingyu Entertainment.
.
After leaving the studio, Chen Ming was still thinking about money.
Su Rou said softly: "I saved some money myself, so I can give it to you."
In Su Rou's heart,
Hers is Chen Ming's, there is no distinction between them.
Chen Ming slowly hugged Su Rou: "Little rich woman, I'm still thinking about whether to pay you for the film, but you actually thought about giving me money first. I don't need to eat soft rice."
"Who said it was given to you for free?!" Su Rou said seriously.
"I'm optimistic about this TV series and plan to invest in it, right?"
to be honest.
After Su Rou put on her Martin boots, she was almost as tall as Chen Ming. When Chen Ming hugged her, she felt a little awkward and didn't have the feeling of a little bird clinging to someone.
Chen Ming looked into Su Rou's eyes and tapped her forehead.
"What's mine is yours, what else do you need to invest in shares?!"
Maybe some male chauvinism is at work. Chen Ming always feels that he spends women's money and feels bad about it.
and,
He is not so poor that he needs to borrow money from others.
At worst, if I write a few more songs and sell them to artists in the Yuncheng branch, I can always make up the 35 million.
"Stop talking!"
Chen Ming covered Su Rou's mouth and said with a smile: "Let's go, let's go have a big dinner!"
When I return to my hometown in Yuncheng after the New Year, I naturally want to have a good meal.
As for other things, we can put them aside for now.
Su Rou muttered a few words in a low voice and didn't talk about money anymore. She believed that Chen Ming could handle this matter well.
On the way to leave in a taxi,
Chen Ming hugged Su Rou who was slightly sleepy, and another thought came to his mind: How about buying a cheaper car first?