Volume 2 2010 Chapter 190 Theme of the New Variety Show
Jin Zhihao has been actively integrating into the program crew these days and has become much closer to several main PDs, led by PD Zhao Xiaozhen.
He is already very talented and is fully qualified for the position of camera PD based on his ability. Now he actively integrates into the team and expresses his desire to contribute to the program in a positive manner. The PDs are all veterans and will certainly not refuse his kindness. Based on Jin Zhihao's background alone, they will give him face.
After several dinners and drinks, several PDs no longer doubted his professional ability. During the dinner, they talked about photography , and Jin Zhihao's answers and experience in past projects made everyone satisfied.
Although I have never worked on variety shows, the cameraman is mainly on the execution level. As long as the "paratrooper" is strong and has a cooperative attitude, it will not have any impact on the program itself.
Several PDs have accepted the fact that Kim Ji-ho has joined the team as the camera PD.
But Jin Zhihao's goal is not just to be a camera director. He came here to accumulate experience and connections so that he can transform into a TV drama director in the future and realize his wish of "reversing the situation"! He needs to deeply participate in the planning and production process of the program and learn as much information as possible.
So in addition to PD, MC is also his focus.
Yoo Jae-suk is the most important one among them.
The 38-year-old Korean variety show star has just entered a new stage in his life. On May 1, he welcomed his first child and officially became a father.
Kim Ji-ho also took this opportunity to visit this late bloomer. The success of "Family Outing" made Yoo Jae-seok officially become one of the two "mountains" in the Korean variety show industry, along with Kang Ho-dong.
For him who is in the golden age of his career, the upcoming new variety show is a very crucial program. To some extent, it is a must for success and not failure. Whether it is SBS TV station, the team behind the scenes or himself, they will do their best to make this new program a success.
A week after the child was born, Yoo Jae-suk returned to the program preparation team and actively participated in the design and planning of the new program.
At present, everyone thinks that some characteristics of "Family Outing" should be continued, and some general directions have been determined, such as: it must be an outdoor variety show, and the program will continue the multi-person MC team format. However, the specific things have not been determined yet, such as the theme of the program, the format, and the specific candidates for the MC team.
Two meetings have been held. The program's behind-the-scenes team are all from "Family Outing", so the planning of the new variety show basically starts with the analysis and summary of "Family Outing", and the advantages should be inherited and the disadvantages should be eliminated. Jin Zhihao participated in several meetings. As a newcomer, his performance was actually very surprising. People who originally thought he was just a good photographer were attracted by his analysis of the program. Even Liu Zaishi and Zhao Xiaozhen PD now attach great importance to Jin Zhihao's opinions and think that he has a special talent for variety shows.
In fact, Jin Zhihao knew that there was nothing wrong with him talking about the use of lenses and the editing of pictures, but those macro-analysis and opinions were all the ideas of the genius boy Yi Haoyan, and he was just a porter. Although Liu Zaishi and Zhao Xiaozhen PD valued him and made him highly anticipated in the program group, which was very beneficial for him to deeply participate in and learn program production, it also put him under great pressure.
After all, Yi Haoyan only raised the problems of "Family Outing" last time, but did not provide any solutions. Now the program team proposed various plans and ideas at the meeting, but none of them seemed to be able to solve the problems raised by Jin Zhihao. For a while, everyone was at a loss, and at the same time, they had more expectations for Jin Zhihao who raised the problem.
He still remembered what Yoo Jae-suk and PD Cho Hyo-jin said to him during the second dinner after the meeting.
"Zhihao! You are right. The family concept does limit the development of the program. The main reason why the program ended was because of the limitation of the subject matter. We couldn't find new ideas. We all know that we should avoid this problem in the new program this time, but we haven't found a better solution. It's not easy for you as a newcomer to see this problem. We all hope that you can find a solution!"
After three rounds of drinks, the two bosses patted Jin Zhihao's shoulders with red faces and said these words.
Although he knew that the program team would not place all their hopes on a new director, this was obviously a great opportunity to stand out, and Jin Zhihao really wanted to seize it.
However, he followed Yi Haoyan's advice and watched "Family Outing" and "Infinite Challenge" but still didn't find a better solution. He had to admit that he really didn't have much talent in variety shows. Just when he was about to bother Yi Haoyan again, he received a call from the boy.
Jin Zhihao was overjoyed by the phone call and immediately made an appointment with Yi Haoyan to discuss the matter in detail. Because the boy didn't like to go out, the two met at Sun Enxi's apartment.
"Brother Zhihao! Have you watched the special issues I mentioned?" The boy went straight to the point.
"Well, I've watched all three episodes of Run With the Money, and it's really special. But how can it make up for the shortcomings of Family Outing?"
Jin Zhihao still couldn't see anything special and looked at the boy with a puzzled look.
"I think there are at least a few areas that we can learn from, and these characteristics can build on the past and open up the future," Yi Haoyan said confidently.
He gets excited every time he analyzes something new, and this is also his biggest hobby.
“The three specials all have a fast pace and are very attractive, with several MCs moving and chasing at a fast pace, which is a major feature.”
"Do you mean to let MC run?" Jin Zhihao understood a little.
"Yes, outdoor variety shows usually have large spaces, and fast-paced shows like this with movement and chasing can easily catch the audience's attention. Running should be a good theme."
"Then, since there is a chase, there must be a confrontation. The special episode "Run with the Money" is a confrontation between several MCs, and all kinds of intrigues and deceptions are very funny. New programs can also add confrontation, a running confrontation, so that the theme and style of the program will be very attractive, and the pictures can easily create suspense and tension."
Jin Zhihao nodded, and then asked: "But that style is unique to Infinite Challenge, and it will definitely not work if we copy it for the new show."
“No need to copy it!”
Yi Haoyan said with a smile: "The new show can be conducted by teams, instead of fighting individually like in Infinite Challenge. And the setting of forming teams on both sides can also inherit the advantages of the team MC in "Family Outing"."
"Think about it, do the teammates in each group have a family-like relationship, but avoid the concept of relatives. This will make it easier to position the roles, and the audience will not feel uncomfortable due to personnel changes. After all, the members of the two opposing teams can be replaced and changed, but relatives cannot."
"That's right!" Jin Zhihao applauded: "This way we can learn from the experience of "Family Outing" and avoid the limitations brought by the setting."
"There is another more important point."
Yi Haoyan added proudly: "Since it is a running team competition program, the theme can be diverse, and it can be anything!"
"'Run with the Money' is about robbing money, but it can also be set up as a puzzle, knowledge quiz, collecting items, doing farm work, etc. As long as it can be used for confrontation and comparison, it can be used to make a program. This avoids the limitation of "Family Outing" that can only focus on rural life. The content of such new variety shows is basically the same as Infinite Challenge, with almost no restrictions, which can greatly extend the life of the program."
"Moreover, programs with a high degree of freedom can greatly free up the MC's space to perform. This style is particularly suitable for Yoo Jae-seok. He has first-class ability to control the situation and is very good at discovering and motivating other MCs. Just look at Infinite Challenge to see it."
"Ah! How did you come up with this idea ?!"
Jin Zhihao sighed.
"It's just a little inspiration. How to implement it specifically still needs to be discussed with the professional program team, but I think it should be helpful to you, Brother Zhihao."
"It will definitely help. I think Jae-seok and PD Cho will really like your idea."
"It's not my idea, it's your own idea, brother. Don't tell others that it was me who said it." Yi Haoyan explained.
He still wants to study peacefully and accompany his girlfriend. School and idols are what boys care about most.
"Okay, I get it. I've remembered it all!"
Jin Zhihao secretly took note of the boy's help, thinking that there would always be a day when he would be able to help.
