Chapter 1998 Secondment

This version of "Journey to the West" has been rebroadcast more than 4,000 times. Even in the second decade of the 21st century, many people still enjoy watching it on TV; the excellent performances of the actors, The beautiful scenery shot on the spot, etc., left a deep impression on the audience.

But this does not mean that this TV series is perfect. First of all, the special effects are not very powerful. If the special effects are to be done well, technology and funds are indispensable. During this period, although foreign countries have already produced " Great works like Star Wars, but domestic exploration of special effects has just started, people don't know how to do it, so they can only think of some simple methods, some of these methods have good effects, while others are very mediocre.

Of course, audiences in this period had limited horizons and had never seen what high-quality special effects looked like, so at least in this era, audiences still recognized the special effects of "Journey to the West".

At the beginning, Director Yang thought that special effects were the biggest problem. Later, I realized that the most difficult thing turned out to be funds; because there are no hard targets for things like art, but if the hardware can’t meet them, it’s called nothing. The lack of funds is far greater than the production team’s imagine.

After the success of the first eleven episodes of the trial broadcast, the deputy director suddenly said that he had no money and would cut it in half; It reached 3 million, but still only filmed 25 episodes, and it ended hastily, the money is still not enough!

Fortunately, at that time, there were also a group of literary and art workers who really did practical things. Therefore, even if the crew had no money, they tried their best to keep the last regrets to a minimum. Even if there is no technical equipment, the most earthy method should be used to get the best results. Even if you don't have all kinds of keying backgrounds today, you still have to travel all over the world to shoot the most artistic feeling.

Even if there are no more extras, you have to use supernatural makeup to complete the makeover again and again. Even if there is only one camera that is extremely difficult to focus on, Li Chongqiu and the camera crew must use excellent technology to achieve the most classic push and pull. Shifting, finally presenting a scene of classic scenes.

So after a period of time, when the leaders of the station finally decided to officially shoot "Journey to the West", Shen Long chatted with Director Yang about the budget, "Director Yang, according to my calculations, the film approved by the station This amount of funds is not enough. I guess there will be no money after shooting a dozen or so episodes at most. We don’t necessarily have to shoot all the difficulties of 9981 in detail, but it’s definitely not satisfactory to shoot only this point. It would be a shame to have it cut in half.”

"Hey, there's nothing I can do about it. The budget in the station is also very tight. It would be great if you can give us so much! Now we can only shoot first and then talk. If the audience feedback is good, or if the budget in the station is abundant in the future, say Maybe we can continue to add more." Director Yang didn't have much to do, he could only take one step at a time.

"Uh, actually I have a solution, which can solve part of the funding problem, but I don't know if it's suitable or not." Shen Long took out the plan he had prepared, "Didn't I say it before, my uncle is a Taiwanese , Now I have opened a factory in the capital and want to advertise, can you ask Taili to advertise for my uncle, and then my uncle will pay a certain amount of advertising fees, and you tell Taili to use the money for "Journey to the West" "On the shooting."

The history of advertisements on Chaoting TV began as early as 1979. One of them was Happy Coke, and the other was to promote Jixian radiators. 128", a small company-run factory that was not well-known at the time, caused a sensation throughout the country.

"In addition, my uncle also bought a newest video camera from the United States, which is just right for our show, and it will be donated to our crew regardless of whether it succeeds or not.

"One camera is definitely not enough." In addition, the advertising fee can be paid in US dollars, so that Taiwan can import some advanced foreign equipment, and then exchange it into RMB and send it to our crew. "

Shen Long showed his ability to make money, and naturally he was always in a position to benefit. At this time, what is the shortage of foreign exchange in the country? There is an opportunity to earn foreign exchange in Taiwan. If you miss it, you will not be scolded to death? So when Shen Long met the leader and said this, he immediately agreed, and went to the factory to meet Feng Dayou on the same day to finalize the contract.

Feng Dayou is not at a loss for this matter. He has obtained the overseas agency rights of "Journey to the West". As long as he can sell it, he will definitely make a profit, not to mention the advertising guarantee.

Shen Long still has plans. When the crew goes to Jiuzhaigou for filming, he can consider cooperating with the crew and the local government to contract out this scenic spot. Now the contract will not cost a lot of money. Even if the local government must take it back in the future, that will It can't be lost, and it can also help the crew solve a sum of money.

All in all, as long as Shen Long is here, the crew will definitely not have the problem of lack of money. The 86 version of "Journey to the West" only has 25 episodes. It was not until more than ten years later that Director Yang filmed another 16 episodes. The quality of the sixteen episodes is still far behind the first twenty-five episodes.

Several leading actors are getting older, and Zhu Bajie and Monk Sha have changed people. These are not the most important. What hurts me is that I don’t know what the editor is thinking. I don’t like to let Tang Seng fall in love, and I even made a peacock in Shituoling Princess, let her have a triangular relationship with Tang Seng and Dapeng.

In the emotional part of the whole drama, the part of "The Country of Daughters" is enough, "Quietly ask the holy monk, is the daughter beautiful" is definitely a classic, and adding this is superfluous.

According to Shen Long's plan, let's not talk about "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" with more than 84 episodes, "Dream of Red Mansions" with more than 36 episodes, and "Water Margin" with 43 episodes. It is still no problem to shoot him forty-eight episodes.

After signing the contract and getting the first sum of money, the leader of the station approached Shen Long and said, "Oh, Xiao Feng, I thought you were only good at filming TV dramas, but I didn't expect you to be very good at making money!"

After a bit of politeness, the leader asked, "It is reasonable to say that you are still studying, so it is really not good to bother you, but there is a shortage of talents like you in Taiwan right now, and I want you to be the editor of "Journey to the West" Deputy director of production and assistant director, as long as you agree, I will send a letter to the film academy to second you here."

What the leaders value is not only his talent, but also Shen Long's social relations. If he can use him to get more foreign exchange from Taiwan compatriots, it will be a big profit.

Shen Long was well aware of this, but this was what he wanted, "I'm definitely willing to, but is it right for me to be the deputy production director and assistant director at such a young age?"

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