Chapter 15: Fame is Still Not Enough

For a normal film, whether it is a movie or a TV show, the ratio of the finished film to the raw material is about 1:3.

But Lin Yicheng is different. His material is only about 1.5 times that of the finished film.

This makes the season, which has become accustomed to normal proportions, a little crazy.

Because the range of choices becomes smaller.

For example, Ji Ji is used to painting on basketballs. Now if you give him a ping-pong ball and ask him to paint on it, he will naturally feel uncomfortable.

In addition, Lin Yicheng's thinking is still deeply influenced by his previous life, and some of his views are completely incompatible with the seasons.

As a result, it is inevitable that there are many differences and contradictions between the two.

Of course, Lin Yicheng is also wrong sometimes.

Or is it a matter of thinking habits? Sometimes I subconsciously think, isn’t this very common? What’s so strange about this?

However, they ignore the differences between the times. People today have not experienced the information explosion and do not understand or are confused about many things.

Therefore, several times when Lin Yicheng needed to switch shots quickly, they were rejected by Ji Ji because it would easily confuse the audience and they wouldn't be able to understand.

In this way, the two of them would quarrel several times every day, but they were always about the matter, not the people.

On the contrary, the two became much closer through cooperation and quarrels.

It is said that sparks of thought require collision to be produced, and the same is true for editing.

Whether in his previous life or this life, this was the first time that Lin Yicheng participated in the editing of a work. Only then did he understand that sometimes having a memory in the mind is one thing, but editing it is another thing.

It's like editing is a magic trick, using some tricks and arrangements to guide and deceive the audience. So what the audience sees is not the same as what actually happens.

This time, he learned a lot from Ji Ji.

Likewise, the seasons benefit greatly.

Some of Lin Yicheng's insights, thoughts, and ideas gave him a novel and even unheard-of feeling.

Although it is unsystematic and a bit messy, it definitely makes sense.

Ji Jie felt like he had opened the door to a new world, and he also began to admire Lin Yicheng.

So, quarrels are quarrels, and friendship is friendship. This is how friendship between men works.

……

In early September, thanks to the efforts of the two, the editing of all 9 episodes of "Hello, Old Times" was completed.

"What are your plans next?" Lin Yicheng asked.

"Find a job and make money!"

Season's answer is simple.

Through this period of time together, Lin Yicheng has a better understanding of the seasons.

Simply put, he is good at living, but not good at dealing with things.

The domestic film and television industry is director-centered, and the director has the final say.

But this guy Ji Ji always has a conflict with the director and they have a quarrel or something.

Such troublemakers are certainly not liked, and over time, their reputation will be ruined.

As for why he always talks about money, it's because he lost his parents when he was young and depended on a younger sister, but a few years ago his sister was diagnosed with leukemia.

For leukemia, if there is no suitable bone marrow match, the only option is chemotherapy.

But whether it is chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation, it costs money.

Because of this, Ji Jie didn't dare to fall in love or get married, and any money he earned was given to the hospital.

When I met Lin Yicheng that day, I asked for money first because the hospital had been urging me to pay.

While having dinner together in the evening, this man from Northeast China burst into tears.

He knew in his heart that no matter how much money he spent, he might not be able to save his sister's life.

Don't persuade others to be kind to others without suffering.

Lin Yicheng didn't know how to comfort her.

I patted his shoulder and said, "If you don't have enough money, I can lend it to you first."

"No need," Ji Ji refused directly, "I'm very grateful that you can use me this time."

After thinking about it, Lin Yicheng said, "If the hospital needs it urgently someday, call me and I'll pay you in advance. You can just help me edit the films in the future."

"Well, thank you very much."

Ji Ji raised his glass and clinked it with Lin Yicheng's, and said in a low voice, "By the way, if you have time, watch Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels a few more times."

Ji Ji nodded silently without asking any more questions.

Although he has a straightforward temper, he is not stupid.

It is taboo in the circle to casually inquire about other people's creative concepts or even the content of the script.

After the two separated, Lin Yicheng became even more determined to make more money.

Who doesn’t have some troubles in their family? Who dares to say that they won’t get sick?

Without money, nothing can help.

Why can the magician live such a comfortable life even though he has HIV?
Because they have money!

After exhaling a breath, Lin Yicheng returned to his residence.

The debut film has been filmed and edited, and the next step is to sell the show.

Logically speaking, at this time, you should take the initiative to contact the TV station and try every means to sell the drama and get the funds back.

But Lin Yicheng doesn't think so.

Firstly, he has sufficient funds and there is no risk of a capital chain break.

Secondly, he didn't want to sell it at a low price. It was still a long time before "Kung Fu" was released. If he sold the drama now, wouldn't it be a waste of hiring Senior Huang?

If I remember correctly, "Kung Fu" will be released at the end of December.

That is to say, he has a three-month "window period" from now to the end of December.

There are still many choices before him now.

If we seize the time, we can definitely make another TV series, such as one of the remaining two parts of the Zhenhua trilogy.

After thinking about it, Lin Yicheng ruled out this option.

It’s nothing, it’s just that he’s not famous enough, especially as a director, it’s too difficult to put together a crew.

Most of the people they could find were ugly or uglier, and he had a deep understanding of this when filming "Hello, Old Times" this time.

Haven’t you seen that when Zhang Yimou wants to make a movie, no matter whether he is an actor or behind the scenes, he will try his best to join the crew.

The best talents in the industry are available for selection by Mr. Ren!
Why? Being able to participate in Lao Mouzi's film is like gilding the lily!
If an actor can become famous, his status will be improved. When he goes out to meet people from behind the scenes, his back will be straighter than others.

People always strive for higher places, and good birds choose good trees to roost in.

To invest in other TV series? He knows which shows will be popular, so he won't make mistakes.

But it’s still a question of fame and qualifications. You’re a newcomer, why should they let you get involved?

Either you are a TV station that can broadcast dramas for people, or you are a large company with excellent team support.

Otherwise, just go wherever is cooler.

The popular projects had already been divided up, and he had no chance of getting involved.

Dark horse? Pick up a bargain?
The reason why it is called dark horse is because there are so few of them!

Yes, Lin Yicheng has a keen eye and can take the initiative to find a dark horse, put the money on the table, and say that I, Wang Duoyu, have invested in this project.

But the dark horse will also be wondering, why did this person vote for me? Is there something special about this drama that I haven’t discovered?

They turned around and looked for other investors.

As I said, Lin Yicheng has neither a platform nor a team.

Only a dark horse with nowhere else to go would choose Lin Yicheng as a lifeline.

But Lin Yicheng took some time to think about it and found that there seemed to be no good projects this year, especially in the past three months.

Someone may ask, why would anyone want investment from coal bosses? Coal bosses don’t have a platform or a team.

You think it’s simple, right?

For the coal boss, it doesn’t matter whether he makes money or not, he can get the money by just digging a few more shovels.

He either seeks fame, or enjoys participating in the art world and watching artists kowtow to him, a nouveau riche.

Or to promote honey, honey tastes sweeter when it appears on the screen. Sleeping with an ordinary person and sleeping with a celebrity are completely different feelings.

Then again, since we know the mentality of the coal bosses, what good projects can we find from them? Basically, they are just random tricks, just to squeeze the money out of the coal bosses' pockets.

How could Lin Yicheng dare to invest in such a project?

(End of this chapter)