Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 47: The Tide Has Arrived (Revised)
The following day, May 29th, at 8:5 AM.

Lucheng, Yongqiang Airport.

Mr. Chen personally escorted Wang Sheng and his assistant Li Tingting to the airport terminal, his face filled with reluctance.

The filming team and team leader Sun Haiyang stayed in Lucheng to complete the current filming tasks and then wait for the next task assignments.

Since there was no need to bring so many people, Wang Sheng naturally chose the more convenient and faster option of returning to Beijing by plane.

In the 90s, the "Lucheng Model" became famous throughout the country, and Lucheng businessmen were doing business all over the world.

As the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, Beijing has extremely frequent business exchanges with Lucheng.

As a result, direct flights from Lucheng to Beijing have been secured, with at least two direct flights per day, and possibly more.

A full-price economy class ticket costs approximately between 1100 and 1300 yuan.

Mr. Chen used his connections to buy Wang Sheng two first-class tickets.

"Brother Wang, you've really worked hard! The results are fantastic, I, Old Chen, am so proud!" Boss Chen shook Wang Sheng's hand firmly, his voice still loud, but with a touch of sincere gratitude in his tone: "Next time you come to Lucheng, let me know in advance, and I'll take you to even more fun places!"

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. It's what we should do. The team will follow up on the subsequent filming and production to ensure your satisfaction," Wang Sheng replied with a smile, exchanging pleasantries with Mr. Chen before bidding him farewell.

"..."

……

An hour later, the flight took off.

This was the first time in Li Tingting's life that she had ever been on a plane, and in first class!
Everything was new and unfamiliar.

The boarding gifts included complimentary drinks, snacks, and even what appeared to be rather expensive alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.

Li Tingting sipped the free drinks and snacks.

Wang Sheng is refining the 'personalized customization' template.

1. Template for initial contact and in-depth needs assessment: including client background questionnaire, love story interview outline, classic film style selection library (with sample concept images or videotapes), and budget quotation breakdown table (based on equipment, consumables, personnel, venue, post-production, etc., broken down into levels).

2. Standardized process for "pre-production shooting": from script outline confirmation, location survey and filing, shooting schedule, guidance points for non-professional actors, to on-site safety and emergency plans.

3. Wedding Day Documentary Coverage: Detailed camera setups, lighting requirements, a list of must-shoot shots, and collaboration guidelines with the local wedding planning team for different stages (bride picking, ceremony, toasting, etc.).

4. Post-production standards and deliverables list: clearly define the editing rhythm, color grading style options, music copyright solutions, finished product format (copy, tape), packaging design standards, and additional services (such as theatrical screening coordination guidelines).

5. Cost control and profit calculation model: Based on different equipment leasing plans (internal price of Beijing Film Studio, external leasing price) and personnel configuration (in-house technical staff, external technical staff), quickly calculate costs and quotations.

6. Off-site Project Execution Manual: Covers personnel travel, equipment transportation insurance, local resource matching list, financial reserve fund management guidelines, etc.

The core of this template lies in "limited customization under standardization," which aims to ensure the efficiency of rapid replication and expansion with the support of Beijing Film Studio's resources, while also preserving a "unique" experience for high-end clients.

……

Just as Wang Sheng embarked on his journey home.

Reporters from various places also left Lucheng one after another with their audio recordings, videos, and notes.

……

More than two hours later, the plane landed.

Back at Beijing Film Studio.

Wang Sheng did not go home, but went straight to the office of Shengying Media for a meeting.

No time for greetings.

Meeting the gazes of Chen Liang and the others, Wang Sheng went straight to the point: "The high-end business line will be adjusted starting today. The monthly quota for the Golden Jubilee Collection 9999 Yuan Basic Edition will be reduced from 16 orders to 8 orders. As for the supporting equipment, only one Betacam SP camera will be retained for the main camera position, and the secondary camera position will be replaced by our newly purchased business-grade MiniDV camera."

The Hi8 and MiniDV camcorders purchased through the young master of Zhongji Equipment have arrived. "Secondly, the 'Platinum Imaging 19999 Yuan Basic Edition' service is no longer accepting orders. Existing orders will proceed as usual."

“Third,” Wang Sheng emphasized, turning to write the new price list on the blackboard: “We are launching the ‘Golden Jubilee Collection · 99999 Yuan Ultimate Edition.’ The service standards and creative templates are aligned with ‘personal customization,’ and the shooting equipment will be two broadcast-grade Betacam SP cameras. This is our next high-end, high-volume product, aiming for high profit per transaction and brand prestige.”

This statement came out.

The sound of pages turning in the office paused for a moment.

The price jumped directly from 9999 yuan to 99999 yuan, that's a huge leap!
"Mr. Wang, will anyone buy into this 100,000 yuan price tag?" Monkey, who was looking through the 'Personalized Customization' business template, couldn't help but look up and ask.

"Mr. Chen from Lucheng has already proven where the market peak is. So, there must also be demand at the 100,000 level, and with less competition."

Wang Sheng further explained: "What we need to do is to use near-'personalized' services and relatively 'affordable' prices to capture that untapped market. This business will still be handled by your team. If you don't have confidence, then let someone else take over."

"Have confidence!"

The monkey suddenly stood up straight.

"sit……"

Then, Wang Sheng looked at Chen Liang: "Chen Liang, tell me about the situation of the low-to-mid-end business."

Chen Liang snapped out of his daze, quickly picked up a notebook, and reported, "Regarding Purple House, the order numbers for next month, June, have been finalized: 327 orders for the standard package at 1999 yuan; 46 orders for the premium package at 3999 yuan; and the quasi-movie package at 6999 yuan..."

He paused, a look of surprise on his face, and said, "20 orders! Manager Zhao said that the customers felt that the quota for near-cinematic quality was too small. Many people want to experience a dual-camera shooting package similar to the 'Golden Jubilee Collection' package. Manager Zhao hopes that we can increase the quota."

This figure far exceeded expectations, especially the strong demand in the 6999 yuan price range, which made everyone feel the powerful pull of the market once again.

Chen Liang continued his report: "In addition, business expansion has not stopped. I have negotiated with five smaller wedding planning companies and given them a portion of the remaining quota of our '1999 yuan standard package'. Together, these five companies will contribute another 177 orders for next month."

He closed his notebook and concluded, "Currently, the speed of business expansion is mainly limited by insufficient manpower and equipment, but there is still room for further promotion of the standard package."

"The equipment issue will be resolved with funding in the near future... This is why I'm adjusting the high-end business line, comrades..."

Wang Sheng solemnly announced, "The company has reached a deep cooperative relationship with Beijing Film Studio. The studio will do its best to support our expansion of the 'custom-made' business. As long as it doesn't affect key film projects, we'll have priority access to equipment! Cinematography, lighting, sound recording, makeup, editing... the studio's experienced technicians and key technical personnel can be borrowed at any time if we need them! In other words, we're going to make a push into the national market..."

"Wow——!"

The entire office erupted in chaos!

How to mobilize the resources of the entire Beijing Film Studio?

what does this mean?
This means that we instantly have access to the massive technological support of one of China's top film production studios!
Production capacity bottlenecks and technological bottlenecks will be completely broken!

Impact the national market!

The company has only been open for a little over a month, and it's already achieved this much?

Everyone was incredulous...

The gazes of the crowd toward Wang Sheng were filled with a burning reverence!
Wang Sheng smiled calmly: "This is the tide of the times. The tide has come, and only those who ride the waves can stand on it. We and you have no choice but to fight with our backs to the wall."

Chen Liang was the first to speak up: "I'll listen to President Wang."

"That's right, we'll listen to President Wang."

"..."

Everyone agreed.

Wang Sheng nodded slightly and looked at Chen Liang: "Chen Liang, hand over the projects and business you have to Da Liu and Xiao Bing. In a few days, the company will make other arrangements for you."

"Yes."

"Well, let's break up the meeting."

(End of this chapter)