The Birth of the Best Director

The costumes in Chapter 5 MV are so beautiful?
……

After the deal was settled, the star-studded deposit was quickly transferred over.

The first business after the company opened was officially launched.

Xin Yukun's steps were as fast as the wind on his way home.

However, after receiving the money, Xin Yukun did not choose to open champagne at halftime. Instead, he went home to make a list and reconciled the accounts with Lu Zhiyuan one by one.

Not at home, I don't know how expensive Chai Mi is.

He now vaguely felt that Lu Zhiyuan had tricked him into joining the company to start a business together not because of his talent, but because he had calculated that he was born to be a hard-working person.

He is here to do the business.

He is responsible for external relations.

Even the logistics are still handled by him.

Lu Zhiyuan is just a hands-off boss.

But there was no way around it. Lu Zhiyuan was really talented and had a quick mind. He could help the company get a big client with just an idea.

Moreover, he is a big customer who pays very quickly.

"Ayuan, the contract has been signed. In two days, we will go on a business trip to Jiaozuo Film and Television City to help Miss Jing Tian tailor a music video."

"However, before the troops move, the food and supplies must go first. Let's talk about the preliminary preparations first."

"Nowadays, a mainstream mini camera, plus a basic set of up lenses, starts at 1500 per day."

"The big jib, you probably won't need it this time. The small jib, you can't save the money. The wireless follow focus, you can cross it out, it's not as good as your eyeballing. Besides, it's just a music video, there's no need to worry about depth of field."

"But a dolly car with three-axle wheels is a must."

"I did a quick calculation and the rental cost for all this equipment is 3000 yuan a day."

"Do you have any additional requirements for lighting, art, and props? It's best to use natural framing. We're just starting out, so we'll save as much as possible on this aspect."

"Oh, I almost forgot to ask, we're not going to have to pay for the actors' makeup, are we?"

Xin Yukun muttered to himself while settling accounts and reporting the situation to Lu Zhiyuan.

Fortunately, they are photographers themselves and can do the post-production editing and color grading themselves.

Otherwise, if you go out and find a handheld camera operator who can reach their level of technology, it will cost at least two to three thousand a day.

Add an assistant and a focus puller, and the daily salary will be more than 3000.

A photography team, if you calculate it roughly, will cost at least 7,000 to 8,000 yuan a day.

And that’s just the cost.

The price quoted to external parties must be several times higher. Otherwise, what's the point of running a company? It's better to go out and take on the work myself.

After listening to Xin Yukun's words, Lu Zhiyuan was silent for a moment and said, "Times are advancing. I want to feel the power of new technology."

"What do you mean? Can you speak human language?"

Xin Yukun was stunned for a moment.

Lu Zhiyuan went to his room and took out a SLR camera. "The Canon 5DII, which was just released in the second half of last year, is known as the 'Invincible Rabbit'. I've tried it, and it works great for close-ups and slow-motion portraits."

"Is it okay to use a DSLR to shoot an MV?"

Xin Yukun subconsciously had doubts.

Of course he wants to use a DSLR to shoot the MV. How much money can he save?

But if the quality of the pictures taken is not good, it is equivalent to damaging the brand.

He can still tell the difference between one meal being full and another.

Lu Zhiyuan put away his camera and said calmly, "Technology is always advancing, but prejudices in people's hearts are deeper than the sea. How about this, let's shoot with a DSLR for a day. If the results are not good, we can rent professional equipment. After all, we are starting production at Jiaozuo Film and Television City, so why worry about not being able to rent professional equipment?"

In fact, he was quite sure that the 5DII camera could be used to shoot music videos.

Because the 2012 Hollywood movie "Act of Valor" was shot using the 5DII camera.

"Ayuan, you really impressed me."

Lu Zhiyuan doesn't talk much normally, but every time he speaks, Xin Yukun feels a strong sense of confidence, as if what he says is the truth.

In the past, Xin Yukun always thought that Lu Zhiyuan was a crazy artist, and he admired all kinds of weird ideas in his mind very much.

Now, he felt that he didn't know Lu Zhiyuan well enough.

This kid has taken saving money to a new level.

Shooting MV with a DSLR is amazing!
The equipment cost has been reduced by 80%! If I keep doing this, I will be rich in no time!
……

Two days later.

Jiaozuo Film and Television City.

Lu Zhiyuan took a few people and wandered around looking for the scene to shoot the MV.

Xin Yukun found Zhao Shanshan and complained to her in person.

"Mr. Zhao, you don't know, Ayuan is really a loser."

"I finally came up with a brilliant idea to use a DSLR camera to shoot the music video. Not only would it make the portraits more beautiful, but it would also be a bit more cost-effective. Who knew, the next moment, A-Yuan would complain about the poor quality of the costumes?"

"The deposit you gave me, apart from the necessary expenses for the team, he used the remaining money to customize three sets of beautiful ancient costumes for Miss Jing Tian at once."

"You said, can't you just rent an outfit you'll only wear once? He refused to do that and insisted on having it custom-made at a high price. He also said that rented clothes look cheap."

"I'm so miserable! How could I have such a partner? I think this company is going to fail. Are you short of photographers? How about I switch jobs and work with you?"

Xin Yukun seemed to be complaining about Lu Zhiyuan, saying that he didn't understand business operations, but in fact, he was taking credit for it in person on Zhao Shanshan's side.

Their company doesn't make any money from this order.

I could have made a little money, but ended up spending it on clothes.

What is the purpose of spending money on clothes?
Isn't it just to make Miss Jingtian look as beautiful as a flower?

"Brother Kun, Tiantian has changed her clothes. I'll go take a look."

No matter how Xin Yukun complained or boasted, Zhao Shanshan just smiled faintly and didn't say a word.

Who hasn't she met?
However, Lu Zhiyuan's actions did surprise her.

The three ancient costumes delivered this morning were all hand-embroidered and made of fine materials. You could tell at a glance that they were very expensive and it was clear that they had indeed cost a lot of money.

It should be custom-made by a designer.

Zhao Shanshan cannot tell whether a person has talent or not in a short period of time.

However, Zhao Shanshan can still feel whether a person is sincere or not.

Lu Zhiyuan was really attentive to Jing Tian, ​​or rather the MV of this song, even a little too attentive.

Especially, compared with Xin Yukun, the old fox, Lu Zhiyuan's innocent heart becomes more apparent.

People who engage in art, although persistent and even a little crazy, are more charming than ordinary workers.

"Sister Shanshan, this dress is so beautiful. Is this the costume for my play? Please thank the costume designer for her thoughtful work."

At this time, Jing Tian came out of the dressing room.

The white gauze skirt, light blue skirt and other plain clothes made her look like a lotus emerging from the water, fresh and natural, without being stained by dust.

"It does look good."

Even though Zhao Shanshan was knowledgeable, she couldn't help but be dazzled by Jing Tian's outfit.

The film "The Biography of Sun Tzu" that they invested in and filmed at Jiaozuo Film and Television City can be considered a big production.

Jing Tian plays the role of the princess of Chu State in the drama, who has a noble status. Zhao Shanshan checked the costumes prepared for her by the crew and found them to be quite good.

However, compared with the three ancient costumes sent by Lu Zhiyuan, Jing Tian's costumes in the play suddenly looked cheap.

"Tiantian, although this dress looks nice, you should still change first."

After admiring it for a while, Zhao Shanshan saw that Jing Tian seemed to like this dress very much. She looked left and right in the mirror and fiddled with the hem of her skirt from time to time. Finally, she spoke.

"Why? Wait a minute, I'm about to start work."

Work is about to start, and I need to change my clothes now? What should I wear in the play?
Jing Tian's face was full of confusion.

Zhao Shanshan didn't know how to explain, so she could only tell the truth: "Because, this outfit is the one you wore for the music video shoot this afternoon. Your outfit in the drama is a different one."

"what?"

Jing Tian's eyes suddenly widened.

Aren't the costumes for music videos supposed to be cheap? How could they be more exquisite than those used in historical dramas?
Is this scientific?

Unless, this has nothing to do with science, it’s someone’s kindness to me!
understood.

—Lu Zhiyuan, you've successfully caught my attention! Tell me, do you want cash or a check? Anyway, I definitely can't give you love.

(End of this chapter)