Chapter 104: Radio Drama
"What do you need the magazine to do for Y's?" Song Tae asked.
"Let's not talk about the second promotion, because I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to the second phase of the comic festival. As for the first promotion, my request is not difficult, "Y's" is going to release a radio drama. Shen Xin said.
"Radio drama?"
The other four people were stunned, but they didn't expect Shen Xin to want to use radio dramas to promote "Y's".
Radio dramas, also known as broadcast dramas or sound dramas, as the name suggests, use audio-based dramas, which are somewhat similar to audio novels, but there are certain differences from audio novels.
First of all, radio dramas are based on dialogue, different characters are voiced by different people, and if you want to achieve the best effect, you need to invite professional voice actors, in addition, there are also sound effects. It's probably like a series or anime that can't see the picture.
Audio novels, on the other hand, are more of a narration, and are usually read aloud by only one person.
Secondly, radio dramas will modify the original book and may also add new plots, while audio novels are more faithful to the original work, and sometimes even typos will be pronounced.
Yan Fei pondered for a moment and immediately understood Shen Xin's thoughts.
A romance comic like "Y's" is still quite suitable for launching a radio drama. As long as the voice actor has a certain strength, the emotions between the male and female protagonists can be transmitted through the voice.
In the same way, some suspense comics can also choose radio dramas, especially in the middle of the night, with eerie background sounds, so that listeners can experience the feeling of being there.
And a hot-blooded comic like "Hunting the Abyss" is not very suitable, because many fighting scenes, as well as the appearance of monsters, are difficult to imagine just by listening to the sound, and they are not as direct as animation.
In addition, radio dramas do not require the production of images, the cost is lower than that of animation, and the production cycle is relatively short.
As a price, the publicity effect of radio dramas is far less than that of animation.
Shen Xin's choice should also be a helpless move.
"The magazine can fully cooperate." Song Tae nodded.
It was also rare for Song Ren not to object, but the expression he looked at Shen Xin was very strange - is this guy stupid? How much does it cost to make a radio drama?
"Mr. President, I'm not done yet." Shen Xin waved his hand again and again.
"Didn't you say that the radio drama was the first promotion you asked for?" Song Ren ignored Song Tai's previous warning and said in surprise.
"That's right, but I have a little bit of a requirement for the production of radio dramas." Shen Xin looked innocent.
Song Ren was patient, looking at Shen Xin, feeling a little unhappy.
"And what are your requirements?" Song Tae asked.
"First of all, voice actors need to find well-known voice actors, especially Iori's dubbing, which must be the hottest in recent months. Second, although Y's has already been published in two volumes, it is still too short. I hope the magazine can find a writer to write some original plots. Of course, it is better to have a certain reputation. ”
"Hey, Mr. Shen, have you considered how much it will cost you to hire the hottest voice actors and well-known writers?" Song Ren couldn't help but knock on the table.
"This is not a problem for me to consider, I only know that this condition does not affect the normal development of the magazine. Right, President? Shen Xin asked Song Tai.
Song Tai touched his beard with his left hand, tapped his index finger on the table, pondered for two or three minutes, and then nodded and said, "As the signature manga of "New World", I am qualified to make these requests, and I will try my best to find them." ”
Yan Fei glanced at Shen Xin, but found that Shen Xin was smiling. With her understanding of Shen Xin, he should still have something to say.
"Teacher Shen, you shouldn't have asked for it, right?" Song Tai's expression was solemn.
Shen Xin rubbed his hands, a little embarrassed, "Actually...... I have one more small request. ”
"Huh?" Song Tai's face tightened, how could there be?
"Ahem...... Mr. Shen, please finish the words at once next time. ”
"I wanted to say it too, but wasn't it interrupted by the assistant to the president just now?" Shen Xin explained.
"You ......"
Song Ren slapped the table, and then saw Song Tai's gaze, so he could only endure it.
"I hope that the radio drama of 'Y's' will be available for free download. Don't let the physical version come out. ”
"How is that possible? Do you want publishers and magazines to drink the northwest wind? All free? How do we make money? Song Ren slapped the table and stood up, his face flushed.
The editor-in-chief also hurriedly stood up, "Song Shaoxi is angry, it's not that these can't be discussed." ”
"Editor-in-chief, I still think the digital version is better." Shen Xin said.
"Mr. Shen, if you provide a free download, no company will be willing to take this order, and you will really lose money if you do so." The editor-in-chief frowned, he saw Shen Xin for the first time today, only to find that Shen Xin's temper was so stubborn.
"That's right, it must be all lost. The sales of "Y's" will also be greatly reduced. Song Ren also took the opportunity to say.
Yan Fei rubbed her forehead, Shen Xin's conditions were bolder than she thought, would the president really agree?
The conference room fell silent, and everyone's eyes were on Song Tai.
Song Tai closed his eyes, crossed his fingers in front of him, and pondered for a long time.
Song Ren's index finger tapped on the tabletop, a little impatient, and his brows gradually twisted together.
After about five or six minutes, Song Tai opened his eyes and his gaze fell on Shen Xin.
"I see. However, it is up to me to decide in what form the produced radio drama will be downloaded for free. ”
"Dad, how can you agree? It's going to cost a lot of money? Song Ren was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks.
"Shut up. You just have to listen with your ears. Song Tai glared at Song Ren, and then looked at Shen Xin.
Shen Xin lowered his head and pondered for a long time, and finally nodded, "I know." Then please leave it to the president. ”
"Hmm. The voice actor and the author, I'll talk about it personally. Also, before October, I was personally responsible for the single book of "Y's". Mr. Shen, is this okay? Song Tai asked Shen Xin.
"I'm sorry for the president. If Y's makes it to Phase 2, I hope to discuss the promotion of Y's in July-October by June. Shen Xin said.
"Looking forward to better results from you." Song Tai stood up and shook hands with Shen Xin.
The first meeting between the two ended like this.
Out of the conference room, Shen Xin let out a sigh of relief, he had just said so much, in fact, he was also very nervous.
Before crossing over, he chatted with the editor-in-charge of the website at most, and talked about it. Like today, this is the first time I have a direct interview with the head of a company. The results were good, and they met his best expectations.
"How did you come up with the radio drama?" After leaving the conference room at a distance of more than ten meters, Yan Fei whispered.
"'Y's' was very restricted, and I had to find another way, and radio dramas were a good starting point." Shen Xin said.
"When you say a different way, do you mean radio dramas?" The editor-in-chief asked.
Shen Xin smiled but did not speak.
"Hey, Shen Xin, your main target shouldn't be a voice actor and a writer, right?" Yan Fei patted her hands and figured out the key to it, "The more famous the writer is and the more popular the writer, the greater the publicity effect on "Y's", you want to attract their fans to "Y's". ”
"That's right." Shen Xin bowed slightly, which can be regarded as an alternative "drainage".