Chapter 37 Let’s make a skit!

Tired of being scolded, Lin Mo turned off his phone and focused on the class.

Audiovisual media foundation, film and television production technology, script writing and screenwriting theory...

There are also various elective and compulsory courses such as photography, videography, film and television art design, film and television advertising and promotion, etc.

He needs to catch up on his professional knowledge first.

"Film and television advertising? Self-media?"

Do you want to do something as a freshman? You can test the waters first.

Lin Mo thought about it carefully. Film and television will be the main battlefield in the future, so it is better to start planning early.

Time waits for no one, we have to get started.

"Tong'er, customize the script 'Never Expected'!"

[Customization successful! Reputation value -500!]

“Is the script so expensive?”

[This script is so expensive! A classic example of a small investment for a big payout.]

"OK!"

You have to know that back on Earth, "Never Expected" pioneered the mini-series with its novel comedy format, and the achievements it made also allowed the director and actors to successfully enter the film industry.

It achieved astonishing data with ultra-low shooting costs, and also pioneered an alternative advertising placement model.

This is the best way to practice and get a feel for the market.

It is also easy to explain that two students are testing the waters.

Lin Mo wanted to get Zhang Wen involved.

He has his own script and he has experience and connections.

Perfect!

"Lao Zhang, we've taken so many theoretical classes, do you want to try it out?"

"Try what?"

"Shall we do a skit?"

"What skit?"

Then he handed over the script.

Although Zhang Wen has been in the crew since he was a child, he has never tried to do it all.

The more I read, the more fascinated I became, and I couldn't suppress the smile.

"Hahahahaha! What the hell!"

"What kind of skit is this? It's so funny."

"You wrote this? Your imagination is too wild, isn't it?"

As he spoke, he looked at Lin Mo with sparkling eyes, as if he had found a huge treasure trove.

"What form is this? A mini-comedy?"

"Yes, the filming cost is low, the viewing threshold is low, and the advertising placement format is very flexible and diverse. You can attract investment while filming..."

"Old Lin, how did you come up with this format? Nowadays, most TV dramas have standard opening and ending credits with in-between commercials. How did you come up with such a shameless method?"

"Can you change the word?"

The more Zhang Wen thought about it, the more excited he became. Even an 18-year-old boy couldn't stop laughing while reading the script. Young people would definitely like it.

As long as there is traffic, there is money...

Of course, it’s a small matter for them. The key is that this form does not exist on the market!

Zhang Wen's parents are both in business, and they have been orthodox and conventional for many years.

Zhang Wen just wants to do what he wants and make his own way.

He loved this opening.

"The most crucial part is Wang Dachui. We need to be very careful with our casting. Everything else is easy..."

"Yeah, no problem. I'll take care of the actors and crew."

"I'll cover the expenses, and if it succeeds, we'll split it in half."

"That's not necessary, just guide me."

"No, I have to learn too. I have to take the money."

The final decision was 7 and 3 points, and Lin Mo would try to connect with Xingyao regarding the channel.

What does a director crave most? A good script and investment.

One of them would become the majority, and now Lin Mo has both.

There was a lot of free time in the freshman year, and Zhang Wen certainly jumped at the chance to try and make mistakes.

Soon the division of labor and schedule between the two were decided.

Each of them should complete their own tasks.

Wang Dachui is the soul of "Never Expected".

It’s easy to find good actors, but it’s hard to find Wang Dachui.

Zhang Wen was scratching his head trying to find actors.

I go to the drama department, the acting department, and familiar crews every day.

But such a pure and natural soul and unique and alternative appearance have never found the right one.

Until this day when I passed by the Art Department.

I saw a junior from afar. He was wearing strange clothes, had messy hair, and looked stupid.

He roared: "Hammer! Isn't this my hammer? I finally found you!"

Yang Feng, a sophomore in the Fine Arts Department, has the soul of an artist but the appearance of a programmer.

On the basis of Zhang Wen’s repeated devilish whispers (promises of becoming an overnight success), and the addition of 20,000 yuan in labor fees.

Reluctantly agreed to cross over to star in the film.

It’s called a crew, but there are actually only 5 people.

Two directors, Lin Mo and Zhang Wen.

Wang Dachui, Yang Feng.

The cross-dressing gangster is played by Liu Yiyang, the production manager found by Zhang Wen.

There is also an assistant who is in charge of costumes and props.

The venue requirements are actually not high, and many of them rely on post-production special effects.

Zhang Wen rented a few rooms in an office building near the school.

It may be small, but it has everything. Isn't that what the crew has done?!

Lin Mo took a look at the two leading actors. Putting aside their acting skills, their temperament was amazing!

Yang Feng looked so stunned, this was probably his true character.

After reading it, I silently gave Zhang Wen a thumbs up.

"You've grasped the essence!"

"Yeah, yeah. I can't say anything else, but I'm really good at finding actors!"

Then this small crew started Lin Mo's film and television journey during weekends and after school.

"The first scene of 'Never Expected' begins filming!"

The filming was not very smooth at the beginning, after all, everyone was a latecomer and an amateur.

The team also needs to work together.

Props and costumes are prone to problems, not to mention the effects during filming.

Neither of them was satisfied, so they kept reshooting.

Good things come to those who wait. After a month, 5 relatively satisfactory episodes were produced.

The subsequent shooting went smoothly.

The speed has also been increased.

Thinking of launching it on New Year's Day, Lin Mo directly gave the sample to Lin Yu and asked her to help find Li Rongjia.

"Mr. Li, Teacher Xiaolin has a short play that he wants to put on a video website. Do we have any channels?"

When Li Rongjia heard this, she wondered if Lin Mo could also make short films?

On second thought, yes, he was studying in the directing department.

The finished product is out so soon.

Can't wait to take a look at it.

Listen as the "I Never Expected It, La La La La La La" sample starts playing.

A satirical mini-series, full of nonsense and constant jokes.

"puff!"

Li Rongjia and Lin Yu were both amused.

But overall the style is too alternative and experimental, so it’s hard to say.

"I think Station C is more suitable now. The cost is not high. The company has cooperation, so we can directly promote it there."

Li Rongjia was also doing a favor, and this recommendation on the homepage only cost 100,000 yuan.

Based on the long-term cooperation between the company and Station C, the cost is lower and you can just post it directly.

"Okay, Mr. Li, please help me connect them."

Lin Mo was not sure whether this trick would work in Daxia, so he wanted to try it first.

After a few people confirmed it, they didn't calculate the date and just went online according to the website's schedule to go online after New Year's Day.

The crew continued to shoot subsequent content.

Afterwards, Li Rongjia regretted countless times why she didn't fight with Teacher Lin to the end and invest money first.