Chapter 111
"Great!" Zheng Yongnuan's eyes lit up as she watched the video Chen Yutong sent her. The scenery of the mountains, rivers, and lychee forests in the video was stunning. Compared to the videos they had filmed today, it was even more spiritual and beautiful.
As the oars paddle, a pool of green water flows along the winding stream into the depths of the lychee forest. Green trees and red fruits line the banks, and people carry baskets along the narrow path, picking lychees from the trees. This short video captures a bustling and bountiful scene.
Zheng Yongnuan pondered for a moment. She didn't expect that the shots taken by the photographer recommended by Xiao Chen were so good and so fast. At this point, her evaluation of this video had already reached the level of excellence in her mind.
However, the material of this video was shot by the photographer himself, so it lacks a grand and refreshing shot - the aerial shot.
So Zheng Yongnuan found the aerial video that their TV station had filmed locally today and sent it to Chen Yutong, asking her to ask Zhou Xiao to edit the video as perfectly as possible.
Chen Yutong saw the aerial footage Zheng Yongnuan had sent and quickly forwarded it to Zhou Xiao. She felt a little guilty at this point. If she had told Zhou Xiao beforehand that she still had the aerial footage, perhaps Zhou Xiao wouldn't have had to edit the video.
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"Then video will be fine?" Zheng Jinghua's voice inevitably became high-pitched. She quickly put Xiao Sanhua aside, turned around and looked at Zhou Xiao who was sitting on the sofa peeling lychees and asked.
"Yeah," Zhou Xiao mumbled, peeling a lychee and stuffing it in her mouth. After receiving Chen Yutong's aerial video last night, she stayed up all night editing it.
She'd stayed up late several times during the offline "Chasing Stars 101" sessions, and she'd gotten used to it. The star-chasing routine during the talent show had already thrown her off-kilter, and now she'd been further assimilated into the "stay-up-all-nighter" habit. As a result, her energy during the day wasn't as focused or inspiring as at night.
"If it's quick," Zhou Xiao replied, spitting out the lychee pit. He then turned to his surprised mother and said, "You can watch it on the local TV station tonight at 8 o'clock."
Zhou Xiao's video is actually just a piece of news material for the TV station, but for Zhou's father and Zheng's mother, it is indeed something that deserves considerable attention.
That afternoon, Zhou Xiao received final confirmation from Chen Yutong that her edited video would be broadcast on the local evening news. Zhou's parents had already called every friend and contact they could think of, just to spread the word that their daughter's video had made it onto the local news!
Even before 8 p.m., many relatives in the family group chat were already buzzing with excitement about the topic. Of course, this was because Zhou's father had sent two large red envelopes to the group, bringing out those who had been lurking. Many of the relatives who had received the generous red envelopes even took photos of the TVs playing at home and posted them to the group chat.
Zhou Xiao looked at the group posting photos and felt helpless, but her parents were obviously quite satisfied, and they kept complimenting each other in their hometown dialect with the relatives in the group. You said your daughter was excellent, and I said your family was even better...
Soon, eight o'clock arrived, and the Xingshi News Network officially began. The two cheerful people watched the host mention Liyuan Water Village, and then they saw a familiar scene.
Sitting on the sofa, Zheng Jinghua looked at the antique painted boat on the screen and patted Zhou Chengdong's thigh as he was concentrating on watching TV. "This boat is the one I'm on!"
The content broadcast by the TV station did not cause any waves in the local area. People who watched the local news broadcast for many years just felt that the photography of this segment seemed to be much better than before, and there was nothing more to it.
The video went viral the next day after the TV station uploaded it to Douyin. Within just a few hours, it had already surpassed 10,000 likes. This figure stood out among the many videos with only a few hundred likes. The person who managed the official account was quite pleasantly surprised by the popularity of the video.
Luckily, I accepted the recommended submission. Who would have thought that this video would finally help me meet my KPI for this month before the end of the month? Well... although, before that, the data often fell short of the passing line.
Chen Yutong was also watching the video's data in real time. That evening, the video had already received over 100,000 likes. The comment section attracted a lot of attention from people from other provinces. Although one or two netizens from the province were debunking the comments, this did not affect the continued rise in popularity.
Chen Yutong arrived at Aunt Zheng's home with her mother, who lived in the same neighborhood. Chen Yutong and Zhou Xiao's mother also worked at the same company, and the adults quickly gathered to chat about family matters. As Zhou Xiao watched Ms. Zheng take her family to view the autographed photo she had received, her gaze shifted to Chen Yutong, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room.
"I originally wanted to bring some lychees I picked to your family, but since you and your aunt have been to the picking garden before, I won't add to your burden." After Chen Yutong said these words with a smile, he handed a small stack of lychee picking tickets in his pocket to Zhou Xiao.
Seeing that Zhou Xiao refused to accept it, Chen Yutong smiled and said, "This was issued by our unit. My master asked me to pass it to you." After that, without waiting for Zhou Xiao's reaction, she put it directly in the cabinet facing her.
Although there are fees associated with video editing and filming, Chen Yutong, while not yet an experienced hand, is well versed in folk massage techniques. To deliver something, one must be quick, precise, and decisive, and must immediately change the subject.
She didn't stop there, though. She forwarded Zhou Xiao a link to a video Xingshi TV had posted on Douyin. Chen Yutong, still a little pleased, said, "Zhou Xiao, you can also post this video on your own account! Of course, you can tweak the content. I'll have our local official account mention you in the comments section."
Zhou Xiao thanked Chen Yutong for her kindness, but couldn't resist her persuasion and opened Douyin right under Chen Yutong's nose. Zhou Xiao didn't use these apps very often. Of course, it wasn't because she didn't like them, but every time she opened a short video or Xiaohongshu, it was as if most of her time was stolen by a time thief (bushi
Chen Yutong, standing nearby, stumbled upon Zhou Xiao's account, @摄影小周, and fell silent. In those few seconds, she pondered a great deal, then, with a hint of anticipation, cautiously asked, "That internet celebrity, Ster..."
Realizing that Chen Yutong might know this account, Zhou Xiao nodded and showed Chen Yutong the account's homepage, which now had over 400,000 followers. "We've collaborated on a few videos."
Zhou Xiao was somewhat surprised by the rapid growth in her followers. After all, she didn't manage her account much, relying solely on Ster's influence on Douyin. Of course, she also knew that Ster's company was probably involved, and with the two videos Ster had released recently generating quite a bit of buzz, it was normal for people to follow her account.
There were even more private messages from the backstage, in addition to those big and small bloggers asking her if they could cooperate. In this private message, there were also many companies with blue Vs.
When signing the contract with Ster's company, Gu Yun had told her that it contained many traps. While it might not be a big deal for Zhou Xiao at this stage, as she matured, the contract would become a shackle.
Although the company gave Zhou Xiao a good contract after Gu Lu's negotiation, the prerequisite was that Zhou Xiao had never filmed anyone else and that it went through the middleman Ster.
Moreover, for a photographer like Zhou Xiao who had no plans to switch from behind-the-scenes to front-stage work, signing with a company wouldn't provide much substantial help, and there were also many restrictive clauses. So it was better to find work on your own, which was both convenient and easier to build a reputation for your account.
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After returning home with her mother, Chen Yutong had many ideas. When she knew that Zhou Xiao was the photography blogger @摄影小周, she had a sudden epiphany. No wonder the videos she shot were so good.
Frequent short video users are familiar with this ID. Firstly, she has collaborated with major influencers on Douyin to shoot several viral videos, proving that these viral videos aren't accidental and that Zhou Xiao possesses the necessary skills. Secondly, because Zhou Xiao currently only collaborates with Ster, many other influencers have been leaving comments asking fans to contact @摄影小周 for collaboration.
Chen Yutong then told Zheng Yongnuan that she went to Zhou Xiao's house today. After discovering that Zhou Xiao's Douyin account was very influential on Douyin, the other party also became interested.
Zheng Yongnuan, a reporter for Xing City, also considered the Lixi tourism industry, which is linked to Liyuan. The authorities have been actively treating river sewage to promote tourism in recent years, and they've recently purchased water sightseeing buses and pleasure boats. If the tourism industry wants to break through the barriers of other provinces and cities and gain recognition, it will require a significant investment in publicity resources.
After thinking for a moment, Zheng Yongnuan said solemnly to Chen Yutong, "Let's wait and see how things develop!" Although she said this, she was actually already thinking about letting Zhou Xiao take over the filming of Xingshi's next promotional focus.
The end of next month marks the arrival of local pomelo season. Xing City boasts the Wendan pomelo, considered one of the top three pomelo varieties in China. While its fame has spread far and wide, it still needs a compelling promotional video. To further develop and attract more tourists, the local community has incorporated various local activities into the pomelo sales process, including competitions for picking, peeling, and tasting the pomelo.
Unfortunately, the lychee season is almost over. While it's generating some buzz online, it's still not generating much positive impact on the lychee industry. The upcoming grapefruit season presents a golden opportunity, with the entire supply chain aligned. All that's missing is a chance for true fame.
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Just as Zhou Xiao was about to receive her second offer, the two sets of photos she had taken for Wang Jiangchang were released at noon on the day the show aired. These two sets of photos, especially the uniform-style outfit, caused quite a stir.
——A certain blog——
@王江昌工作室V: #HappyTime# Come and see our elves at 8 o'clock tonight @王江昌V
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[Is this Xiao Chang? I'm so shocked, my jaw is about to drop. Someone please close it for me!]
[At this moment, even the light and shadow are favoring you]
[I declare this the top of the year, bar none. Where did Komuro find this photographer? I'm truly impressed. Please keep this teacher by your side!]
[This set of photos actually appeared in the official photos of a variety show instead of on the red carpet... Of course, the premise is that they are really beautiful, but I really don't understand what the studio is doing...]
【So beautiful and beautiful】
My mouth, just about to open, snapped shut again. With such beautiful photos like this, I really don't want to scold you, lest the photographer misunderstand. But what on earth was the team thinking? The Qixi Festival Gala beauty contest, whether it was the studio photos or the styling, was completely outshined. If only you had used this photographer!
【……】
As a young actress who lost in the last Chinese Valentine's Day "beauty contest", the set of photos released by Wang Jiangchang's studio this time quickly attracted the attention of many fans, especially some of the fan bloggers who were disappointed with Wang Jiangchang at the last Chinese Valentine's Day party and had made bad remarks about him.
@Don't point fingers at me: This year's love is rekindled [Rose]://@Wang Jiangchang Studio V: #HappyTime#Tonight...
[Since you’ve taken a picture of Xiao Wang, let’s take a picture of my Li [bow]]
[Wow, this set of pictures has been hidden until today! I don’t know whether to praise or complain, but for the sake of today’s set of pictures, I still choose to forgive this beautiful little girl.]
[Breaking news, I’ve only seen Wang Jiangchang’s expressiveness as an actor in this set of pictures so far. The previous ones were really unbearable to look at.]
[I’m back to the game! What a stunning face and what a stunning atmosphere! I’m completely mesmerized!]
[The photographer's lens is really amazing. Does anyone know who this is? ]
We agreed to be ugly together and be ridiculed together, but now you secretly changed the photography team behind my back. Wang Jiangchang, are you worthy of your good sister? [Funny]
【……】
Since the studio didn't mention the photographer, Wang Jiangchang's few big fans were extremely worried. They were already receiving calls from confused fans from other fan clubs asking about the photographer.
How could someone else be trying to snatch the spotlight before her own work even warmed up? She was frantically trying to contact her agency, insisting they try not to reveal the photographer's name, when the next second, the artist she's a fan of had already publicly revealed it.
The big fan is so excited at this moment... What if you could arrange to shoot it next time before posting it?
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