Chapter 52 Training the Spring Festival Gala + Chapter 53 I want to go home for the New Year
Fan Wuxian and Fan Heng, father and son, have been wandering around the CCTV studio for the past two days.
After the advertisement was implemented, everyone's hearts were much more steady, and the sponsorship of the gala proposed by Fan Wuxian was also dealt with as a special approval.
Although everyone has no personal experience of this kind of sponsorship, it does not mean that there is such a thing, and many people who often go abroad know that sponsorship behavior is widespread abroad.
It's just that if you put down the country, you can't avoid utilitarian colors, and there will definitely be some conservative people who criticize it, do you CCTV only have money left in your eyes? Why don't you get down to business, don't shoot more film and television programs that the people like to see, and just learn the rotten things of capitalism, what are your intentions?!
Fan Wuxian scoffed at this, and he clearly expressed his opinion to the directors, "The so-called critics are all a piece of shit, they will only add chaos to society." Whether this program is well run or not, the key is to see the repercussions caused by the masses, whether it is good or bad? As long as the people are happy, it is undoubtedly the right route! So, for those who are crooked and nitpicky, you can completely ignore them or expose them to the public, so that they will be much more honest. β
Fan Heng was also very speechless about Fan Wuxi, out of sight, he simply ran to talk to the actors who were resting and chatting on the side, you must know that many actors are big bowls, and the ratings are 100% (there is no doubt about this, anyway, now CCTV is the dominant TV station in China, and the most implemented TV station is just to broadcast CCTV programs, and there is still a long way to go when it comes to the production of independent programs), Being able to get in close contact with so many film and television celebrities is indeed a rare opportunity.
Fan Wuxian was surrounded by the directors and was very busy.
Even if he looked at the scene at that time with a not very critical eye, Fan Wuxi felt that there was a big problem.
The paragraphs are loosely connected, the proportions are seriously out of balance, the "clumsy" interspersed, even the camera often can't find the focus, a cross talk that is not wonderful can kill more than 20 minutes, Zheng Xulan and Liu Xiaoqing each have the opportunity to sing three songs, not to mention Li Guyi, who is the finale of the big bowl, Fan Wuxian vaguely remembers that if you count the duets with Jiang Kun and Yuan Shihai's mountain songs, her old man seems to have sung ten songs in one go!
Ten songs! It's time to hold a solo concert! Later singers can die of envy! If anyone can sing ten songs in a row on the Spring Festival Gala in 2008, if you ask him to post 10 million, someone will be willing to do it!
In order to make the sponsorship of 100,000 yuan he promised worthwhile, Fan Wuxian had to tactfully point out some problems on the scene, "It is not easy to run a party." From the preparation of the party, the selection of the program, the costume design, the selection of the venue, the sound and lighting, the setting of the camera, the purchase of gifts, the banquet arrangement, etc., all need to be arranged properly. β
"We all know this, isn't it a lack of money-" The director nodded, looking at Fan Wuxian very innocently.
"Ahem-" Fan Wuxian almost choked, he just thought that people didn't take into account these details, but he didn't expect that it was actually a penny that stumped the heroes, and said at the moment, "That's why we proposed to sponsor!" Although the money is not very much, it is still very brilliant when used in the right place. β
"What do you recommend?" The director asked.
"The key is the dress rehearsal!" Fan Wuxian said, "You can't be afraid of trouble, you have to rehearse at least three times!" In this way, you can find the problem from the screen, isn't it just a matter of a few videotapes, this is easy to solve! As for the actors, they should also be launched, this is a performance for the billion people of the country, and it is also appropriate to overcome any difficulties! What's more, through this live broadcast, many viewers will remember them, which is also a great boost to their future acting career! Speaking of which, they're naked! β
Fan Wuxian is teaching earnestly, and the director is also being taught with relish.
The camera interjected on the side and asked, "Teacher Fan, what do you think we should pay attention to when we take cameras?" β
"Editing and angles, of course! You have to have to look at the big picture as well as the details! Fan replied without hesitation.
"I don't understand-" The cameraman scratched his head, and said in his heart that he was the director's gun, pointing wherever he hit, when did he have a sense of the overall situation?
Fan Wuxian is just talking about this, although he has seen a lot, but he has not really done it, now that he said it, he had to bite the bullet and tell everyone about the form of some successful parties, and everyone had some original feelings.
"Our original idea was just to hold a CCTV internal celebration to let everyone be lively together, but then the leader said that he wanted to broadcast live, and it seems that our thinking mode is still a lot more conservative! But if we start over now, it's too late-" The director also scratched his head a little at this time.
No matter who you are, you want to do your show perfectly, but you know that you have the opportunity to do it perfectly, but you can only succumb to the silver power of time, which is very regrettable, and the director's mood at this time is the same.
"That's why we're introducing some new elements!" Fan Wuxian pointed out sharply.
"For example, what?" The director is very sincere in asking for advice.
Fan Wuxian replied, "If you want to run the program well, you have to fully consider your audience, our audience is one billion people across the country, so in the arrangement of the program, we must fully consider the customs of people of all ethnic groups across the country, join the audience interaction, local repertoire, and some fraternal ethnic programs with representative surnames, you can consider moving to the stage." β
"This one has!" The director replied, "We have set up a telephone hotline, and a quiz program with prizes has been added to the program, and the brother nation has invited Hu Songhua!" β
"Hu Songhua? Sing hymns to that? I like it! He's Mongolian, right? Fan Wuxian nodded.
"Where! He is Manchu! The director immediately denied.
"Huh?!" Fan Wuxian suddenly opened his mouth and stammered, "I always thought he was from the Mongolian nationality!" β
The director was speechless for a moment, but he said again, "The hymn is very good, but it's not suitable to sing here." We are now opposed to a cult of personality within the party, which is inappropriate. β
Fan Wuxian pursed his lips and disagreed, but in the context of the times, he could not do anything about this, although he liked to listen to Hu Songhua's praises, although he never figured out whether Hu Songhua was Mongolian or Manchu.
All of this can't stop the arrival of the first Spring Festival Gala.
This is the footsteps of mass entertainment to the forefront.
Chapter 53 I want to go home for the New Year and have been busy until the evening of the twenty-seventh day of the lunar month, and the father and son have finally implemented all the problems.
CCTV's Spring Festival Gala activities under the guidance of Fan Wuxi, finally have some appearance, at least the studio is a more formal hall, not just in the warehouse, sound equipment and lighting props are also urgently transferred from everywhere, the lineup of actors has been expanded, covering songs, dances, cross talk, sketches, acrobatics and other aspects, the most important point, in the arrangement of the program, the possibility of one person being the dominant surname has been eliminated, and the original state of several cross talks squeezed together, or one person singing several songs in a row.
"The Spring Festival Gala is a mass entertainment event, not a stage for individual performances." Fan Wuxian said.
"But what if the audience has to play a certain person's show?" The director asked with some concern, considering that the hotline might affect the progress of the show.
Fan Wuxian said with some hatred, "You stupid, you! You can't cheat?! Isn't this your CCTV's strong point?! What happened to the hotline? You can arrange some childcare! If the hotline that comes in meets your requirements, just follow it, and if it doesn't, let the childcare go on! Are you the director, or are the audience the directors?! The whole party must be carried out in your control, this is the first mystery! Without affecting the whole, it is still possible to engage in interaction. What is at the request of the audience? At the request of the audience, this statement is the only magic weapon for you to blackmail your superiors! Whoever you want on the show, but the leader disagrees, you can argue with reason, just say that it is at the request of the audience, and you need to perform this show! Then he naturally has nothing to say, only to give in! Do you understand?! β
The director suddenly broke out in a cold sweat when he heard this, and said in his heart that this young man has the ability, but he really needs to improve his thinking, where can he casually blackmail the leader? But then again, if it is really at the request of the audience, which program is added temporarily, it is estimated that the leader will not be able to say one, two, three, four.
That's a great idea!
The director is as good as a stream, and he can naturally raise the grade of the Spring Festival Gala a lot, and the advertisements of Fan's father and son have been taken special care of, in view of the special contributions made by the two to the Spring Festival Gala activities, the station decided to invite them to stay and participate in the first Spring Festival Gala as guests.
Fan Heng originally wanted to hurry up and go home with his son for the New Year, but now that CCTV invited him, he was a little unsure of his idea, so he discussed with Fan Wuxian to see what to do about it?
"This matterβ" Fan Wuxian muttered.
Knowing that his son is very capable, Fan Heng has never treated him as a child, and when he encountered a problem at this time, he first thought of discussing with him, but after thinking about it for a while, he raised his head and asked, "Dad, do you think we should leave or stay?" β
"I'm also very embarrassed-" Fan Heng replied with a frown, "Originally, I wanted to go home for the New Year, but CCTV is also a good intention, after all, this is a relatively big event, as a guest, you can also improve the popularity of our factory, and by the way, promote our products." But if this happens, the family will not be able to be reunited. β
"I don't think this party can be very good, if I have a choice, I'd rather go home and make dumplings." Fan Wuxi touched his head and said with some melancholy.
"Then let's go home! At most, say sorry to them and you'll be doneβ" Fan Heng decided.
"No, no, no-" Fan Wuxian shook his head and said, "This matter has a big impact, emotionally I want to go home for the New Year, but intellectually, I think staying to participate in the Spring Festival Gala will be more helpful to our career, and this effect is likely to be incomparable to ordinary advertising!" So, I think Dad, you better talk to the factory and see what they want you to do? β
"What do I tell them?" Fan Heng hesitated.
"Tell me the truth!" Fan Wuxian waved his hand.
So Fan Heng reported the matter here to the factory through long-distance phone calls, and explained that the advertising had been implemented, and CCTV hoped that they could stay as guests to participate in the Spring Festival celebration.
As a result, the director and secretary of the factory agreed with Fan Heng to stay, and said that this was a great opportunity to publicize our Pingyuan Factory by the way, and asked him to grasp it well, and strive to let the people of the whole country know that in Panshi City, Wangtian Province, there is such a group of ordinary laborers who are diligent, down-to-earth, and serve the people in our Pingyuan Factory.
"There's no way, I can't go back now." Fan Heng said to his son with a wry smile after putting down the phone.
Fan Wuxi shrugged his shoulders, "If you want to do great things, you have to sacrifice personal happiness, this is unavoidable, unless you have succeeded, no one can escape this objective law." β
Then the two took turns to go into battle and called home, Zhang Mei was obviously disgusted for a long time on the other side, but this matter was already a certainty, and there was nothing to be done, Fan Heng finally promised to go home, go to Wangfujing Street to bring Zhang Mei and the children some New Year's gifts, this is what can be regarded as coping.
"Your mother is becoming more and more authoritative, which makes me break out in a cold sweat." Fan Heng said to Fan Wuxian.
Fan Wuxian snorted and said, "So Dad, you have to work hard!" The so-called sluggish husband, Ji Si Chen, is simply a true portrayal of our family! You are a dignified deputy hall at home and you can't hold your head up under the pressure of Zhengke, and it will make people laugh when you say it! When I go out in the future, I'm embarrassed to say that I'm your son! β
"Joke, if you say no, it's not!" Fan Heng knocked on Fan Wuxi's head.
Just in time for the snow to fall, in addition to going to Wangfujing to purchase some more expensive gifts, the father and son contacted Director Zhang twice and sent him some New Year's goods, and the rest of the time, they were basically soaked in the CCTV drill hall to watch those people practice.
Of course, it's not for nothing, it's to give some opinions to the actors. And most of the actors and directors don't have a big temper, and they all humbly accept the problems pointed out by Fan Wuxi.
In the words of the director, the audience's eyes are bright, and Mr. Xiao Fan's eyes are bright and bright, if we can pass his level, it will not be a big problem.
Three days passed in a flash, and in the intensive arrangement, the live broadcast of CCTV's first Spring Festival Gala debuted.
(To be continued)