Chapter 695
The Preliminary Battle for Magazine Promotion Begins
Chapter 695 The Preliminary Battle for Magazine Promotion Begins (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Jinli was unaware that her exceptional competence had inadvertently left a psychological scar on the makeup artist of "Jinse".
Makeup artist: I feel like my hands are going to be ruined from doing makeup for the past three days.
However, the staff of "Jinse" were very well prepared, so Jinli only took two and a half days to get all ten sets of clothes done.
Seeing how popular the behind-the-scenes footage of "Counterattack" was, the editor-in-chief of "Jinse" also got the idea to shoot his own behind-the-scenes footage.
For the past two and a half days, the editor-in-chief has never put down his camera.
While Jinli was getting her makeup done, he would chat with her and conduct a short interview.
Jinli didn't know how other celebrities behaved in front of the camera, but she was very relaxed.
She believes that when actors are not performing, they should spend more time on their own lives so that they are not controlled by their roles.
If you have to act during work and then act in your personal life after work, that's too tiring.
This makes it easy to lose yourself.
Why do so many celebrities suffer from depression?
Perhaps because there are too many voices around them, celebrities try to please every single one, and end up being overwhelmed by them.
So Jinli has been earnestly being herself all these years, selectively filtering out most of the noise.
If you like something, then try it; if you want to strive, then strive; if you want to give up and do nothing, then reduce your appearances.
She gives people in the industry the impression that she has no airs of a celebrity and doesn't have any idol baggage.
The editor-in-chief of "Jinse" first came into contact with Jinli last year during filming.
At that time, he didn't talk much with Jinli, but he felt that the actress's on-screen performance was amazing.
She not only shoots great videos, but also captures a sense of dynamism in still photos, which is quite rare.
Celebrities in the industry can often only excel at one thing.
It was only after Jinli participated in many announcements and events related to "Jinse" that the editor-in-chief got to know her and found her to be very interesting.
It's truly rare to find someone with such an unyielding and unapproachable personality who can remain popular in the entertainment industry for so long.
Having witnessed the extent to which people in the industry would go to obtain resources, seeing a "breath of fresh air" made the editor-in-chief appreciate Jinli even more.
This time, he took a camera to film, asking questions that only old friends would ask.
Is work tiring?
Jinli maintained a blank expression as the makeup artist applied makeup to her face.
Upon hearing this, she broke into a laugh.
"Instead of asking me this question, you should ask yourself: have you felt tired these past few days?"
The editor-in-chief replied, "Not at all. We've arranged everything in advance, so it's not chaotic at all."
Jinli: "Yes, so I'm not tired at all. Everyone has made all the arrangements, so all I have to do is take some photos."
Editor-in-Chief: "From what you're saying, it sounds like taking photos is something that requires very little skill."
Jinli blinked: "Isn't that right? What kind of technical skill is required? I'm not talking about professional photography, it's just about people making the corresponding expressions and movements when being filmed, isn't that enough?"
She recalled for a moment and then affirmed again:
"Taking photos is quite simple, right? I didn't have many problems when you guys took my pictures."
Editor-in-Chief: "Can I tell you the truth?"
Jinli smiled faintly again: "Please begin your performance."
Editor-in-Chief: "Ahem! I want to say that for many people, taking photos is still quite difficult."
The photographer needs to adjust various parameters, which is the photographer's domain, so we won't go into detail. But the person being photographed also needs some skill; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many guides and tips online.
You think being photographed is easy, maybe you're just naturally photogenic and can ignore the camera. I still get a little nervous in front of a camera.
Jinli tilted her head slightly: "Is that so? Then you can try shooting a video, and then take screenshots of the parts of the photo that you like. That will make it look much more lively."
The editor-in-chief's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, but the high definition of video can't compare to that of photos, can it?"
Jinli said meaningfully, "You don't understand. There's a beauty in blurriness, and overly high-resolution images also magnify flaws."
This behind-the-scenes footage was compiled by "Jinse" and released as a preliminary publicity campaign.
It was late August, before September, and Jinli hadn't started school yet.
She recently finished shooting the cover of the magazine "Jinse" and just a few days ago she shot the cover of the magazine "Nianhua".
When she came across this behind-the-scenes clip, she couldn't help but smile. She even logged into her main account to give the official post a like and also checked out the comments from other netizens.
All I can say is that some people are born with a natural ability to perform on camera; they're born to be actors, to stand under the glittering starlight.
[I'm terrible at taking photos, I don't even understand how to take a selfie _(:з」∠)_]
Am I the only one who can't take good photos? Every time I'm asked to pose, I don't know what to do and have to look for poses in various technical posts.
[+1, I'm terrible at taking photos, but it also depends on the proportions of a person's facial features. I know someone who's average-looking in real life, but looks exceptionally good in photos.]
Most people don't look as good in photos as they do in real life, and even celebrities have this flaw. It's hard to imagine how beautiful a celebrity who looks great in photos would be in real life.
[Just watching this video shot by the editor-in-chief, I think Jinli is absolutely stunning! Her clothes are gorgeous, and bright red really does enhance her complexion! I just want to know when I can bump into Jinli in real life?]
After browsing some comments, Jinli put down her phone and started reading.
Shooting photos for "Youth" is a bit more complicated. She has been shooting for two days, but has only completed two sets of photos.
School starts in a few days, so she spends her free time reading books to get a feel for the game.
The editor-in-chief of "Nianhua" also saw the behind-the-scenes video released on the official website of "Jinse" and suddenly felt that this kind of promotion seemed to be better than simply finding marketing accounts to write articles.
Marketing accounts are too commercially driven and contain a lot of subjective content, which some netizens get tired of and stop reading.
On the contrary, it's quite good to simply upload behind-the-scenes footage without offering any opinions, allowing netizens to find their own favorite parts and enjoy them.
If Jinli said something like this in the behind-the-scenes footage, her manager would have strongly demanded that the magazine delete it if he knew about it.
Because he was worried that saying these things would provoke criticism from fans, who would think it was too Versailles-like.
Even if fans don't know how to do it and still dote on their idols, they can still be easily targeted by the idols' haters.
This is also the predicament of top idols.
Sometimes, saying too much can lead to more mistakes, so it's better to say nothing at all, like a delicate doll robot.
However, these views are not problematic when applied to a mature artist like Jinli.
She can show her true self without fear of criticism.
The editor-in-chief of "Youth" thought that shooting behind-the-scenes footage would be very worthwhile and might even save on publicity costs.
So when Jinli was getting her makeup and hair done the next day, she suddenly realized that the scene in front of her was very familiar, as if it had just happened a few days ago.
She looked helplessly at her editor-in-chief, who was practically shoving the camera right in her face, and said, "Why are you making videos too?"
The editor-in-chief of "Nianhua" laughed and said, "I learned it from 'Jinse'. That bastard is good at publicity. I estimate that 'Jinse' will have explosive sales in September this year. I've decided to follow suit."
Jinli kindly reminded her, "Simply taking photos isn't enough. It's not just about taking pictures; you also need to ask questions. Have you prepared your questions?"
Editor-in-Chief: "Found someone."
She paused for a moment, then said, "But I feel it's a bit too formal. Let me show it to you."
Jinli glanced down.
What are your impressions of the film "Youth"?
Have you ever seen the movie "Youth" before?
[Would you recommend "Youth" to your friends?] Jinli: ...
If she weren't putting on makeup, she would have liked to reach up and touch her head.
Is this an interview or a reader survey?
Jinli looked up at the editor-in-chief, meeting his clear eyes, and hesitated to speak.
The editor-in-chief, forgetting that he hadn't turned off the camera, confidently stated:
“I’ve never been involved in marketing before, and I know these issues are a bit too conventional. If there’s anything wrong with them, just point it out and I’ll make some changes.”
Jinli: "Did I really say that?"
The editor-in-chief nodded with a smile: "Go ahead and say it!"
Jinli: "Why don't you just stay out of the publicity and leave the professional stuff to the marketing team and let them ask the questions?"
The editor-in-chief's expression stiffened for a moment, then cracked inch by inch.
She glanced at the question she had come up with and asked uncertainly, "Is it really that bad?"
Jinli said with absolute certainty, "It's not a terrible problem. If it were a little bad, we could still find a way to salvage it. This is a problem of starting from scratch."
The editor-in-chief choked up again.
She seemed to have lost confidence and quickly left the dressing room to urgently discuss the matter with the publicity team.
In the afternoon, other people came to her with cameras and interviewed her, just like in the documentary "Jinse".
This time, however, the questions they prepared were finally of a higher standard, and Jinli was willing to cooperate.
She expressed her true attitude and showed her personality in these questions.
When Jinli was removing her makeup after the day's filming ended, the filming crew came in again and asked if they could film her removing her makeup.
Many celebrities are very reluctant to show their true selves in front of the camera, as it would cause them to lose their glamorous aura.
Some netizens might think that he is just an ordinary person who has become a celebrity through makeup and packaging.
If a celebrity has a great natural complexion, then the scene of them removing their makeup will be an amazing spectacle.
However, if someone's natural appearance is poor without makeup, it can really make netizens feel like, "I could do that too."
And coincidentally, Jinli is a celebrity whose natural beauty is outstanding.
The makeup artist praised her skin for being moisturized and beautiful more than once while doing her makeup.
"Honey, other celebrities must be so envious of your natural beauty!"
They get several hyaluronic acid injections every month, and they still might not achieve your results. Naturally beautiful skin is truly invincible!
So when the filming crew asked Jinli, she readily and generously replied, "Sure!"
The filming of "The Years" and "The Brocade Zither" took completely different approaches.
Although they are also promoting bright red as next year's trending color, the types of clothing they are selling are completely different.
It truly lives up to Fang Jie's assessment that it "has a strong Chinese style."
Jinli also felt that it truly lived up to its Chinese style during the photoshoot.
The makeup and styling were intricate and complex, with meticulous attention to accessories, clothing, and layering. Even the embroidered shoes, which were mostly hidden by the skirt, were exquisite and luxurious.
Because every combination is so meticulous, her makeup process is very slow.
She also has to shoot ten sets, but based on the progress of the previous two days, "Youth" can only shoot one set per day at most.
Jinli felt that they had been filming for three days and everyone had gotten used to it, so they could speed things up a bit tomorrow.
But she can only accelerate herself, not others.
Judging from the current situation, the staff of "The Years" are not as passionate as those of "The Brocade Zither", and they don't plan every little detail.
There were many unexpected situations on site, which were resolved on the spot rather than having many backup plans prepared in advance and simply applying them.
This also means that Nianhua's efficiency is not as good as Jinse's, and its shooting speed is also not as good as Jinse's.
on site.
The photography team asked, "Jinli, the makeup artist said your skin is very good. Do you have any skincare secrets?"
Jinli thought for a moment, "Let's go to bed on time."
"That simple?"
She smiled and said, "As a celebrity, I also need to do extra skincare to look good on camera."
Actually, there was no maintenance.
Even Sui Lingfang knows this, and she has also marveled more than once at how much money you can save by not needing to take care of your face.
But you definitely can't say that in public.
This is completely counterintuitive.
She couldn't possibly say that this body is constantly nourished by divine power, and that this is the ultimate form of cosmetic surgery.
Jinli changed the subject, "But the projects I do are not something ordinary people can afford, and I don't recommend them to do them. I think the skincare I can control is to go to bed early and get up early, and to exercise regularly. Sweat is the best toner."
The staff asked a few more questions, all of which were quite standard.
Jinli had just finished removing her makeup when the photographer not only recorded a video but also took several photos for archiving.
After finishing work and getting on the bus home, Jinli's phone vibrated a few times, and she saw a photo sent by Gu Cheng.
He's the opposite of himself; he took photos of Nianhua a few days ago, and these days he's taking photos of Jinse.
The photos he posted were taken at Jinse.
The photos he posted were not high-definition pictures, nor were they of him wearing any particularly striking clothing. Instead, they were a few blurry but atmospheric selfies he took with his phone.
Jinli looked at it carefully and raised an eyebrow.
If Jinse defined her as a strong, independent woman, then she defined Gu Cheng as a noble and refined woman.
Natural elegance.
Gu Cheng's face and temperament, as well as his character in "Counterattack," make this temperament his perfect match.
It has to be said that Jinse really amplified Gu Cheng's charm.
Since he publicly addressed the issue on his blog, he has been posting photos much more frequently these days.
Emmm...
It looks a bit like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
Jinli sent a thumbs-up emoji and asked, "Are you off work yet?"
Gu Cheng: [Jinse is very efficient; she's already off work. You, you didn't just get back, did you?]
Jinli: [Yes]
Gu Cheng glanced at the time; it was already 10 p.m.
To be honest, this time of day has disrupted Jinli's daily routine, and she's probably very tired today.
Gu Cheng sent a voice message—
“I’ve worked with Nianhua a few times. They love to drag things out. If you don’t make a request, they can probably drag it out to one set a day. Let your team talk to them.”
Although the contract specified the shooting date and time.
But Nianhua's team is really quite special.
Well, this is a team that would rather pay you a lot of overtime pay than delay things.
It's amazing.