Chapter 281
In the hall, Di Jiangtong looked at his manager, who had watched the music video countless times. Reluctantly, he reached out for his phone and said, "Sister Jin, you can watch this video on your phone. I'll just forward it to you."
The "you" was quite strong, and Di Jiangtong knew her agent was "punishing" her for her inattention. But this time, she had a legitimate reason!
The agent, known as Sister Jin, waved her hand, pretending to send her somewhere else. Still with a hint of regret, she said, "You know what? This girl you hired is quite capable."
The assistant, who had been leaning over to study, now stood up and smiled broadly. As he looked at his phone, he felt as if the huge bonus was about to fly into his arms.
"Such speed, such quality..." Jin Su pondered for a moment, then said, "Then let's do it at the end of this month. That's perfect for you to sing this song at a music variety show, and it can also be used as an advertisement."
A good music video not only enhances the appeal of a work but also, to a certain extent, propels the song onto a larger stage. Jin Su* wasn't specifically praising Zhou Xiao, but she truly felt that she saw Di Jiangtong's unique qualities in the video, which is rare and therefore precious.
Di Jiangtong accepted her now-hot phone from her agent without objection. She shared the video Zhou Xiao had sent her with the studio group chat, then returned to her bedroom and replayed it. This time, she felt a different feeling while watching the video.
A cheerful melody played, and on the screen, Di Jiangtong sat on the back of a wobbly bicycle, her fingers gently pinching the coat of the person in front of her. The next second, a clear harmony filled the air. The song, carried on the gentle breeze, reached their hearts, the beginning of a passionate summer love.
Lightheartedness and cheerfulness are the overarching theme of the music video. Beneath the heavy rain, in the back seat of a car, on a street corner, the ambiguous sunset carries the girl's boundless, innocent heartbeat. Her exceptional vocals, complemented by captivating harmonies, each note embodies the romance of the couple's youthful interactions.
"Unique tenderness is the first instinct of heartbeat..." Di Jiangtong was standing on the rooftop wearing a linen long dress. When the song sounded, the camera turned and showed her outlining the shape of clouds with her fingers.
The hair blown by the wind, the slender fingers, and the faint ringing of the school bell in the background, everything is so comfortable and natural.
The MV's flashbacks capture every heart-pounding moment. As the final note falls, Di Jiangtong, who had sung with her eyes closed, finally opens them. At that moment, the world before her eyes seems bathed in the intense orange sunset glow, as heartfelt and passionate as it is.
Di Jiangtong sighed deeply, looking at himself in the video, his chin propped up. Memories flooded back like a tide, and his face was filled with longing, relief, and, of course, complete satisfaction.
The phone, resting on the table, buzzed. It was still ticking, its owner still waiting. Zhou Xiao, resting with his eyes closed, followed the sound and reached for his phone. A smile curled his lips as he saw the message.
Fangda Music - Di Jiangtong: Congratulations, Zhou Zhou! Your MV has received unanimous praise from the team [sticks out tongue]. Will the refined cut be released by the end of the month? I can't wait for everyone to see it!
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This year's Mid-Autumn Festival seems to have come especially quickly, and the annual Mid-Autumn Festival feast has also begun. However, the stage today has undergone some changes compared with previous years.
Among the fan group, some were eager to join a group offline to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Ji Shao. Although Ji Shao wouldn't be performing on stage this year, everyone expressed their understanding, as filming was ultimately the most important thing. Stages? After becoming an actor, there are so many of them, you'd be sick of them.
Huayao's specially released individual albums of the members also soothed the anxious fans to a certain extent. Although Zhou Xiao knew a lot of things in advance, he still had to sigh that Huayao was worthy of being in the entertainment industry.
Looking at the buzz surrounding trending topics like #NoNINESTAR on the Mid-Autumn Festival Stage This Year###NINESTAR solo albums coming soon###God of the domestic entertainment stage#, it's safe to say that all the boy and girl group performances tonight have become stepping stones for NINESTAR. While NINESTAR may not be on stage, their name is everywhere.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[September 17th evening]
【Theme】Mais!Mais!My eyes and ears!
[Main Post] This year's performances are truly hard to describe. I wonder if anyone has seen the muted videos on a certain website. These idols not only slacked off but also avoided the high notes. They refused to train properly for such a great stage and didn't cherish it. So, can they please get out of the entertainment industry?
Stop blaming the lack of a stage in the domestic entertainment industry! It’s all wasted by you! [心如止水.jpg]
1L
It’s time to pull out my big babies [@NINE STAR Group Fan Site V: The most complete NINE STAR stage collection on the entire internet…]
67L
The boy and girl groups that debuted from two talent shows this year are seriously lacking in talent. In terms of looks, the girl groups are a bit better, but the boy groups, aside from one or two decent-looking ones, are a bunch of mismatched individuals. Their skills are completely outclassed. Could they please ask their senior, Big Brother Ji Shao, to come and give them some guidance?
107L
I watched the whole thing and didn't complain about the actors. Not to mention the lip-syncing, the lip movements were not even in sync. Their voices are almost as good as the heads of the electronic music family, but they are still terrible.
159L
Speaking of performances, I still have to watch NINE STAR. I heard they're going to release a solo album, so I have to listen to it. I just wonder if Zhou Jie will give away an album this year~
244L
Reply to 159L: The group manager said Sister Zhou is busy filming or something these days and might not be available! Oh, I'm just dreaming, it would be great if Ji Shao and the others could ask Sister Zhou to shoot their MV this time! But thinking about Hua Yao's stinginess, oh!
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Ten o'clock in the morning was approaching, and the staff behind Blueberry Music were nervously watching the website traffic. If they noticed any overload, they would immediately jump into repairs.
The alarm went off. Zhou Xiao paused and saved the nearly finished MV, then opened Blueberry Music. Nine Star's various fan clubs, both large and small, had emphasized this recently. Even though she hadn't joined any of the groups to discuss it in depth, she knew the importance of purchasing the album at this time.
Ten o'clock arrived, and the app, which should have taken him to the purchase page, remained unchanged. After Zhou Xiao tried several times without success, he opened the group chat. Sure enough, it was filled with complaints.
【Happy and auspicious】
Qi Sisi (Sisi): Blueberry Music is freezing. I'm dizzy. I want to listen to Shao Zi's new song.
Zhu Jian (Yirou Kegang): I asked about the situation, and they said the technical department is handling it. They asked our fan club and big fans to come forward to appease the fans [disdain.jpg] If you don't join in the criticism, it's a good thing for Huayao!
Dong Xiaoyu (crackling rain): I even hid in the bathroom for quite a while. At first I thought the company network had some kind of hack to stop me from slacking off...
Zhou Xiao (A smile makes you look ten years younger): Pat Xiaoyu's head
Li Mo (Little Tail): Holy crap, a fan shared on the super topic that there's no need to go to Blueberry Music! Go to Blueberry Video right away, it's free and you can watch the MV!
Zhou Xiao (A smile makes you look ten years younger): ...Yes, unexpected
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Zhou Xiao was not the only one who was surprised. When the news spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, the fans were all silent for a rare moment, and then they all headed to Blueberry Video at the same time.
Blueberry Video is worthy of being the group's leading actress and broadband king. NINE STAR fans who crashed their music software now have no problems accessing the app. Fans still immersed in the joy of successfully entering the app don't know that Huayao will soon tell them what it means to be in heaven one second and hell the next.
A good music video can make a song more appealing, while a bad one can make people choose to forget it. Zhou Xiao frowned as he carefully studied Ji Shao's new song, "Autumnal Equinox." Well, how should I put it... According to Qi Sisi's outrageous remarks, if the screen was completely black throughout the music video, it might actually attract more passersby to listen.
Zhou Xiao glanced at the computer screen. As someone who was editing the music video, he was certain that the cameraman who filmed Ji Shao's music video hadn't even done the most basic polishing. It was hard to imagine such erratic shots appearing in a serious music video, especially since the entire process had been filmed in a studio.
Compared to real-life shooting, the biggest and most obvious advantage of simple studio shooting is that it is cheap. This is also a method that many photographers like to use for laziness, after all, the lighting in the studio is under control and does not require much effort.
Zhou Xiao was unaware of the online outrage; she simply felt it was a pity. Re-entering the Blueberry Video clip of Ji Shao's music video, Zhou Xiao closed her eyes and listened again, naturally conjuring up images for the song in her mind.
Ji Shao and Di Jiangtong's tones complement each other perfectly, their harmonies becoming a highlight in each other's music. This is a rare instance of mutual benefit, rather than competitive suppression.
After hearing it countless times, Zhou Xiao suddenly said in the quiet room, "System, I want to customize it."
[Ding! Please select the type of customization and enter the detailed customization requirements]
Zhou Xiao hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively, "Can you read the image in my mind and customize it?"
Yes, Zhou Xiao wanted to create a unique music video for Ji Shao's song. While listening to the song, a series of images emerged in her mind. And if she wanted to create this music video "out of nothing," painting was the easiest way to achieve it.
[No] The system voice sounded, seeming a little helpless.
Zhou Xiao didn't know whether to feel regret or relief. After receiving the system's response, she threw herself back into the production of Di Jiangtong's music video. If she wanted to start her own plan, she had to finish the work at hand first.
Customization wasn't difficult; everything was systematic. The challenge was designing a new music video storyboard, which was quite a challenge. Otherwise, the price wouldn't be so high. But most importantly, the photographer needed to understand the song.
Zhou Xiao, who was working hard at this time, didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that his mind was becoming more focused and he was more adept at editing.
Little did Zhou Xiao know that after hearing the system's reply, a new buff quietly appeared in the background.
[Focus: Focus attention, stimulated by the host himself, not limited to system training room and real-life use. Note: The total time of use per day should not exceed one hour, no side effects]
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