Chapter 158： selfie preparation

Yesterday was a day of ups and downs. Aside from the encounter with his teacher, Travinas, on Broadway, it was only one night. First, the extreme carnival, and then the cold society. These two mixed emotions made Gu Luobei calm down.

A song "Tonight Tonight" is a sea of ​​joy; a song "Top" is a sad morning mist.

Gu Luobei held the water glass that had gradually become cold, let out a sigh of relief, then stood up from his position and filled the water glass with hot water, hoping that the warmth of his palm could bring back the temperature of the midsummer.

The papers on the counter were piled up at random, but Gu Luobei was in no hurry to continue reading the references, and turned to the front of the composition book where he had just written two songs.

Although the two songs "Broad Ocean" and "Last" have not been released for a long time, they are showing a good momentum on the billboard, but Sean-Mayer has reminded Gu Luobei more than once that he has to consider the issue of the album, after all Preparing for an album is not so easy. From the selection of songs, to positioning for the album, to recording, to release, it is a very long process, as short as one or two months, and as long as several years is also possible.

In fact, Shane-Mayer knew that if an album was released, it would be no accident that Gu Luobei would be handed over to Warner Records for distribution, and there was no [free] choice. But from the standpoint of a friend, Sean-Mayer still hoped that Gu Luobei would have a good development, so he reminded him several times.

Gu Luobei flipped through the songs he had created, and it was definitely not a problem to make up two albums by counting before and after. In addition to the unfinished "Tianguang", there were also many other high-quality songs. However, an album is not a matter of simply stuffing ten songs into it. You must take into account the style of the entire album and the planning and positioning of the subsequent album. The choice of ten songs is also skillful.

Gu Luobei just thought about it for a while and decided that the first album should be based on the rock style. As a result, many songs including the "Top" that he just created could not be included, and he could only wait for the second album. Maybe At that time, you can create a **** to challenge styles such as rhythm and blues and hip-hop.

However, the song "Tonight Tonight" written a few hours ago can still be used by the gods, and the "Crazy World" adapted for "Death Illusion" is no problem. In this way, it is enough to find five more rock-style songs. For Gu Luobei, this is not a problem at all. It is not considered a song composed during a melancholic period. In the past few months, he has also composed a lot of good songs.

For others, the song selection work, which is very frustrating, is in Gu Luobei's hands. The album's grasp is naturally very smooth. In less than an hour before and after, Gu Luobei chose the songs for the album. But the question of when to enter the studio made Gu Luobei stumped. He really has no time recently, unless the graduation thesis can be done.

Not to mention the recording work of the album, even the MV that has been stranded, Gu Luobei can't find time to toss now. To shoot an MV, you first need to find a director, then you need a story or an idea, and then you need to start shooting in the studio. The shooting of the MV will not be very tedious. If it is fast, it can be done in a few days, if it is slow, it can be done in half a month. But the problem is that now Gu Luobei has no time to do these preparatory work, let alone start filming. Independent musicians can't afford to hurt!

But then again, even if there is time, there is not enough money. Gu Luobei now has not only Katherine Bell's design studio to consider, but also albums that need to be invested in 1.

Even if there are spare funds, Gu Luobei thinks it is more practical to prepare an exclusive recording studio for himself first. Therefore, there is really no funding quota for the MV part.

Since there is no time to prepare, and no funding quota, why not shoot by yourself?

After this idea came to Gu Luobei's mind, it lingered, this is indeed a feasible solution! Even if a special MV director is hired to shoot, because of financial constraints, it is definitely impossible to take the gorgeous route: then if he goes the xìng route like an independent film, Gu Luobei can completely create his own mind and shoot: although he is currently shooting a little bit I have no experience at all, but I have seen so many MVs and so many movies in my past life, and it is not that they have no effect at all.

If you shoot by yourself, cameras, studios, baffles, and lights are all lacking. This is much more difficult than an independent musician. Gu Luobei thought of the difficulties of Richard Kelly. But all the difficulties did not make Gu Luobei back down, and he just kept thinking about shooting by himself.

It was already around two o'clock in the morning. Even the slightest sound would be amplified countless times in the quiet night. Gu Luobei was immersed in his own thoughts. Suddenly, the heartbeat from his mouth made Gu Luobei think about it. idea.

In the last lifetime, in 2009, a movie "Smart: Ghost Recording" shot by a portable home digital video camera was only 11,000 US dollars in exchange for a box office of over 100 million, and it swept the United States and even the world. It's not about how the movie is, but this way of shooting, the use of a portable home digital video camera gave Gu Luobei inspiration, he can also use a home digital video camera to shoot the MV.

It is worth mentioning that in August last year, the first DVD digital camcorder was launched in 〖Japan〗. Although it has not yet been widely recognized and has not attracted widespread attention in the American market, Gu Luobei Knowing the benefits of DVD digital camcorders, there is absolutely no problem with shooting MVs with this digital camcorder.

The method is solved, so what about the actors? MV can't be a landscape documentary. "Just a Dream" tells the story after the girlfriend leaves, that is to say, one actor and one actor is needed. Gu Luobei, a ready-made actor, can completely create a **** to go into battle in person: and actresses, it seems that it is not a problem, Anne Hathaway who lives next door is a good choice.

Then, finally, the idea of ​​the MV story.

Because of the constraints of funding, the story will definitely not be too fancy, and a simple narrative style is a good choice.

When the first rays of the rising sun revealed the arrival of a new day, Gu Luobei's spirit couldn't have been better, and he didn't become sluggish at all because of staying up all night. The references on the desktop have been rearranged. The quiet atmosphere of the night always makes the learning speed fast. Gu Luobei has already read all of them. At this rate, it may not be difficult to finish the thesis early.

In addition, the drawing paper sprinkled on the desktop has simple sketches drawn on it. Although there are not many, there are only seven or eight sketches, but people who are familiar with script writing will definitely show a surprised expression. "Yes, Gu Luobei doesn't have a deep concept of writing a script, so he directly drew the picture in his mind in the form of sub-shots, which is not difficult for Gu Luobei, who has a strong sketching skill.

Before he had time to sort things out, Teddy Bell got up and came to pick up Luo Bei's class. Seeing the drawing paper on the table, Teddy Bell was not too surprised. With the freshness of the morning, he asked, "How was your study progress yesterday?" Gu Luobei stretched, took the cup and poured another warm one Boiled the water and said with a smile, "Very good. I'll continue to work the night shift tonight. I'm in good condition to write the thesis all night." It seems that Gu Luobei made the night shift nose as study time, which made people smile.

"One after another all night, be careful that your body can't bear it." Teddy Bell went to the counter and sorted out the drawing papers scattered on the table. "Go eat breakfast first, then go to bed." As long as there is time, Teddy will Bell never forgets to remind Gu Luobei of his stomach. At this point, Teddy-Bell and Catherine-Bell are on the same front.

"Isn't this drinking warm water." Warm water nourishes the stomach, Gu Luobei has become a habit of nagging, and subconsciously pays attention to some stomach problems.

Teddy Bell gave Gu Luobei a smile, but still firmly added, "Breakfast is on the table, and the milk is ready for you." Not giving in at all, Gu Luobei couldn't help but smile bitterly, "What is this? Don't you mean you're writing a paper?"

Gu Luobei walked to Teddy Bell and instructed Teddy Bell to put the pictures in order. "Isn't Mayer talking about the MV all the time, I plan to shoot it myself." Gu Luobei put his own Ideas were spoken, including story ideas for the content of the "Just a Dream" MV.

Teddy Bell's first reaction was "Good idea!" According to normal people's thinking, he should be worried that Gu Luobei would not be able to play the role of MV director. After all, directors, singers and actors are very different, but Tai The circuit of Di Yibel's brain is obviously different from that of ordinary people. "It should have been like this. Otherwise, you can shoot your own pictures in the future. You can also create a **** to shoot according to your own wishes. The time, place, content, including funds are all we have. Control it yourself, that's a good idea."

Teddy Bell's confidence in Gu Luobei can be said to be "unconditional" On the contrary, Gu Luobei calmed down and drank the whole glass of water in one go, feeling the stomach ache. Some warm currents made me feel a lot more comfortable. "We'll talk about it later. If you see Annie today, remember to mention to her "The Princess Diaries, it's about to be released, and I don't know if she has time. Need to find again. "Gu Luobei thought of Nata Lì-Bōtman in his head, wondering if she was willing to help.

"Annie is definitely fine, it's just a matter of words." Teddy Bell said with a smile, everything in his hand was sorted, he stretched out his right hand and pushed Gu Luobei, "You go upstairs to eat first. , and then rest. I'll help you carry these things up in a while." After an all-nighter, even though the brain was a little excited because the work went well, the body was still very tired, so Teddy Bell urged Gu Gu. Luobei went to rest.

Before he finished speaking, Gu Luobei gave a big yawn, waved at Teddy Bell, turned around and walked out of the store door, walking towards the house next door.

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