Chapter 481
The sound of shutters clicking echoed in the studio, but Chen Shenju, sitting in front of the monitor, felt uneasy. He feigned a casual glance at Director Fang beside him, but seeing him still intently studying the photos on the screen, he felt a wave of anxiety surging inside.
Fang Xi wasn't being joking; she was genuinely examining the original film. It had been several months since she'd watched Zhou Xiao film again. But judging by the quality of the photos, she felt Zhou Xiao had made some progress.
Fang Xi was naturally delighted and pleased with the results of his observations. He felt a doubly happy and joyful feeling as he focused his attention on Ji Shao on the screen. The rapport between the photographer and the subject is a powerful aid in creating a blockbuster film. And in filmmaking, this is an even more powerful weapon.
Sitting in his chair, Chen Shenju stretched his neck and glanced at Ji Shao, who was standing by, obediently letting the makeup artist touch up his makeup, and Director Fang, who was currently looking around the studio. Finally, he couldn't help but ask -
"Director Fang, I'm so sorry to bother you! I just... I just wanted to ask, Director, why are you here with Teacher Zhou this time?" Chen Shenju paused, then continued, "Are you two collaborating on something that you're working on, so you came to see us together during this shoot?"
Fang Xi nodded, shifting her gaze from Zhou Xiao at the front of the studio to Chen Shenju. "Then please tell Xiao Cheng and Xiao Wu that Xiao Zhou is the director of Group B on the set of Dancing Fish."
Chen Shenju didn't even need to think about Xiao Cheng and Xiao Wu; he knew they were Cheng Shaoyan and Wu Nian, the heads of their New Town Publicity and Marketing Department. With their positions, only someone of Director Fang's stature could address them that way. But when those last few words fell, it was like a thunderbolt from the sky, leaving Chen Shenju with a blank mind.
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"Great, you can give the camera a cold expression," Zhou Xiao directed, and Ji Shao, who was in the center of the studio, was very cooperative. Even Song Xiao, who was standing among the props, acting as a photography assistant for Director Fang and controlling the lighting, couldn't help but hum a song in his heart as he watched the lively atmosphere.
It's been a long time since I last worked with Mr. Zhou. He doesn't know much about the technical aspects, but he has a great eye for the atmosphere on set. Thinking about the scenes after the official announcement of this blockbuster, I feel completely at ease and excited.
The makeup artist, crouched in the corner, was like a wild animal in a melon field, sharing the big news she had just encountered with her friends! Judging by the staff's attitude, this chance encounter today must have revealed far more than just Ji Shao's upcoming collaboration with Director Fang. Even Teacher Zhou and Director Fang must be having something big going on!
Surprises followed one after another. For Kong Chao, a makeup artist and gossipmonger, this business trip was like heaven. As for being dragged out of the studio by that burly dark-skinned guy, he didn't mind at all. For Kong Chao, knowing he was an outsider, just being able to get a taste of these gossips was a great fortune.
As for whether Fang Xi and Zhou Xiao would mind if this news got out, the answer was, of course not. For Fang Xi, having someone spread the word for her actually saved her marketing expenses.
The charm of gossip is endless. When Zhou Xiao was still photographing Ji Shao, Zhang Hongyu, who was far away at the photography base in Shanghai, also learned from the gossip of his friends that Fang Xi had taken Zhou Xiao to take official photos of Ji Shao.
Because Zhang Hongyu works at Zhou Xiao Studio, when this news started to spread in the circle, many people sent him private messages, asking him if he knew any more in-depth inside information.
Everyone thought it was just a minor incident, but after being reminded that Zhou Xiao had worked with Fang Xi in the TV series "Fanghua", they subconsciously thought that Zhou Xiao had become a "photographer" again and began to envy her luck.
Little did they know that Zhang Hongyu, who knew the information before them, felt so relaxed and satisfied when he saw everyone heading in the wrong direction and never coming back.
After accepting Director Fang's invitation, Zhou Xiao immediately held a small meeting with her colleagues in the studio to inform them of her collaboration. After all, she was the studio's biggest attraction, and a decline in sales was inevitable during her absence from Shanghai. Informing them in advance was a form of responsibility.
Fortunately, among the photographers were Zhang Hongyu and his soon-to-be-graduated apprentice, and the photography base's equipment and venue were excellent. During Zhou Xiao's absence, the base, after a joint discussion, began operating in the direction of renting out the venue.
After adding this operation, the booking list of venues has been booked from October to the end of the year. After all, in today's Shanghai, it is extremely difficult to build a new photography base.
The exterior and decoration of Zhou Xiao Base are both top-notch, and although there are quite a few restrictions on booking, you know what, because of this, more photographers are willing to accept the queue for booking.
"Sister Zhou is really different now. I can't afford her anymore." Zhang Hongyu, who was waiting for the customer to finish her makeup, collapsed on the sofa, looking at the messages that kept popping up on the screen of his mobile phone. He sighed softly when he saw Liu Jia's eyes as if he was watching a drama.
If he didn't need Brother Zhang to help him watch the film later, Liu Jia really wanted to ask who was still holding the film last night and asking the boss if there was anything that needed to be changed.
However, Liu Jiana, like Zhang Hongyu, was full of confidence in Zhou Xiao regarding the boss becoming a director. If Zhou Xiao could excel in every area, from fan club member to photographer, and then from photographer to director, then why not explore the next area?
Thinking about the possibility of seeing his boss direct a movie or TV series, even if it takes a little longer, Liu Jia can imagine how happy he will be. He's not exaggerating, when it comes to lens aesthetics, it still depends on his boss!
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When something starts to spread, it means more and more people will know about it. Especially after Xincheng learned that Fang Xi personally took Zhou Xiao to the manor for filming, almost all the staff in the publicity department could smell the endless heat.
New Town Publicity and Promotion Department.
After talking to Chen Shenju on the phone and discussing the situation with her team for over half an hour, Feng Ruogu finally followed Cheng Feiyan out of the conference room. Of course, she still felt a little light-headed as she walked, as if she were walking on cotton.
For an actor to be favored by a director, he or she no longer has to worry about the character creation. Although the most obvious thing in this matter is Director Fang's love for Teacher Zhou, if you round it up, it also has great benefits for Ji Shao.
Not to mention the upcoming marketing plan, even the commercial that Zhou Xiao had previously shot for Ji Shao was enough to make people look forward to the sparks that would fly between the two on the set.
There is just one thing that is not good enough, that is, it is not clear how Ji Shao's shots are in Group B. According to common sense, as the absolute core of "Dancing Fish", Ji Shao's shots should all be shot by Director Fang.
And this was also the point that Xincheng was most satisfied with at the time.
But things are different now. Although Zhou Xiao is a new director and there are always many uncertainties, Xincheng is willing to take this unknown risk for the sake of Zhou Xiao's lens aesthetics and future marketing.
After all, no matter how unfamiliar they were, they still had Director Fang to back them up. Of course, the number of shots for Group B was not decided by them, but depended on Director Fang's allocation.
While the publicity department was still editing the copy, rumors were already circulating online. The initial buzz began on Xiaohongshu, in the comments section of a child actor agency that had signed a contract with the "Dancing Fish" crew.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[November 3rd, noon]
[Topic] Li Tao, will Sister Zhou be successful in switching from photographer to director?
[Main Post] Honestly, Sister Zhou is the fastest-rising photographer I've ever seen! However, she doesn't follow the path of a traditional internet celebrity photographer. The only amateurs (or even amateurs, right?) she photographs are all currently internet celebrities with tens of millions of followers on Douyin...
1L
What? From photographer to director? Where is this going?
16L
Reply to 1L: Just this morning, someone in the industry broke the news that Fang Xi and Zhou Xiao were suspected of taking stills for Ji Shao. The only thing that could link Fang Xi and Ji Shao right now is the recently rumored "Dancing Fish," what else could it be?
I originally thought it was a still photo shoot, but there was an artist agency on Xiaohongshu that had signed a contract with "Dancing Fish". It replied to netizens in the comment section and posted a photo of Sister Zhou on the official website of "ZYQ", saying that they saw her when they were interviewing artists.
This is basically confirmed. But there is more to the story. A blogger who is very accurate in his predictions broke the news in his fan group, saying that "Photographer Zhou has become Director Zhou". This is too obvious.
43L
As long as I can shoot well, regardless of whether I make the common mistakes of photographers-turned-directors (like showing off with aerial shots, etc.), I will dote on me! [twisting.jpg]
99L
With Fang Dao, a director who can tell stories, in charge, there shouldn't be any problems. We, Yun Zhou's fans, are also very happy. We can actually see the teacher make a movie one day.
125L
You know what, if this is true, the texture and beauty of this movie will be amazing!
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