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One of the most important factors in the success of the original America's Next Top Model and Project Runway is that two hosts, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum, are also producers at the same time. Participate in the production of the program.

Although Eric has watched a few episodes of America's Next Top Model, even if he himself is more than a gourd, he is likely to produce something nondescript, because he only knows a little about the professional knowledge of fashion, but he can simply Eric can't tell the difference between a model's makeup and steps, but ask him to comment in detail what's good and what's not good, but Eric can't say it at all. There is absolutely no problem with the top supermodels for many years.

However, if you want these two beautiful stunners to put a lot of thought into these two programs, it is definitely not enough to just be the host. Therefore, Eric came up with the idea of ​​​​producing according to the cooperation model of the previous life. With a small interest, Eric can also rest assured that the two of them are deeply involved in the production of the show.

After Eric finished speaking, Cindy Crawford pointed to the document in Eric's hand and said, Eric, you asked us to build our own creative team, but if we only have a production budget, we don't know at all. What should I do?

Linda Evangelinsta followed suit and said, Yeah, Eric, should you give us some guidance?

Let's divide the tasks first, Eric smiled, and handed the two documents in his hand to Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelinsta, and said, According to my opinion of you From the understanding of the two, I think Cindy is more suitable for America's Next Top Model, then, Linda, you will be in charge of Project Runway.

Linda Evangelinsta took the document from Eric, did not open it as eagerly as Cindy Crawford did, hesitated, and said, Eric, you may know me well. It's not enough. Otherwise, you'd know I'm more of a fit for America's Next Top Model, and I'm the first supermodel.

From the conversation just now, Linda Evangelinsta realized that Project Runway was Eric's impromptu idea. Supermodel competitions are also more civilian than design competitions. Then, the prospect of Project Runway is certainly not as good as the long-awaited America's Next Top Model. Although Eric insisted, she only had to accept it, after all, behind the two of them. But there are still thirty-eight other angels in the Victoria's Secret Army waiting for this kind of opportunity, and she would not do such a stupid thing as giving up the opportunity to others, but Linda Evangelinsta still felt that she should Fight, in case Eric agrees.

Before Eric could speak, Cindy Crawford retorted: Linda, I'm still the first supermodel to be a TV host. Obviously, I'm more suitable for America's Next Top Model than you.

What's the use of being a fashion show host for a few years, seriously, Cindy, I don't think you have any good taste in this outfit today. I've just been embarrassed to tell you.

Oh,

Thank you for your advice, Linda, Cindy Crawford stretched her body gently, not at all angry, looked at Eric with a smile and said, Eric, Linda has better dress taste than me, so It is more suitable for her to be the producer of Project Runway, hehe.

Linda Evangelinsta didn't expect to dig a hole and fill herself in, and hummed depressedly. Also looked at Eric.

Hey, don't argue, it's settled, Eric watched the two women tit for tat. I have more confidence in the two of you now, he said with a smile.

Oh, why? Cindy Crawford felt that Eric's smile was a little bad, but still asked curiously.

Eric didn't answer directly, but instead asked, Do you know what the most important thing about reality shows is?

The two women raised their heads at the same time, Eric didn't give a shit, smiled and said, The most important thing about reality shows is Drama. The conversation between the two of you just now can be added to the scene of the reality show without any processing.

No matter any form of reality show, there is an indispensable element. In the West, this element is called grasping the horse, and in the East, it is called tearing.

Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelinsta were a little embarrassed, but Eric didn't mind at all, and continued: Actually, the prospects of the projects in your hands are comparable, and the most important thing is that Can you do it well? Just like Project Runway, if you can capture the essence of the reality show, even if the audience has no knowledge of fashion design at all, they can find the fun of continuing to watch from the confrontation of the contestants.”

Cindy Crawford just watched Survivor, and after hearing Eric say this, she asked, Eric, I have always had a doubt, is there a script for Survivor?

Eric nodded and smiled: Yes.

Cindy Crawford suddenly felt deceived. You must know that Survivor has always been a publicity stunt with no script, and she used to prefer Survivor: Well, we What you see on TV is designed?

You have to do it yourself next, so you definitely need to understand these. There must be a script for a reality show, but this kind of script is not the script that focuses on lines in the production of film and television dramas, but a script in the form of a program. In this kind of script, except for some of the host's iconic lines, the others are mainly based on the characters of the players, to design some possible plots. Moreover, this kind of plot setting does not force the players to execute, the program team wants them to do What, I will give a more obscure guidance. Eric said, looking at the two women with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said, For example, I want the two of you to have a dispute, so I prefer both of you. The project was handed over to one of them, and the other was dissatisfied, so there was the situation just now.

Linda Evangelinsta said with anger: Eric, you are so nasty, you are making fun of us again.

What I said is the truth, Eric smiled and continued: In addition, there is also the guidance of interests. As long as the contestants participating in the Reality Show are smart enough, they will know what the show team wants them to do. , Under the stimulation of huge bonuses, they will often take the initiative to make the effect that the show team needs. The script that ordinary people recognize is often a line script, while the 'script' in a reality show is a behavioral script, so. The show doesn’t have a script for publicity, so it’s not really a lie.”

Cindy Crawford asked, Eric, what if we designed the plot, but the players don't want to execute it?

There are so many contestants in a reality show. The production team can collect at least several hours of material during each filming process, while each episode of the official show is only 43 minutes long, so you can choose from a bunch of material. To meet the needs of the players, for those players who go their own way. The result is very simple, PASS. At the end of the show, there are fewer and fewer players, so there is no need to worry at this time, because those who can stay must be familiar with the rules and willing to accept people.

Wow, it feels like...the whole outlook on life is about to be turned upside down, so, is this still a professional reality show, I mean. Will our expertise be used? Linda Evangelins Tower opened his mouth exaggeratedly and sighed.

Eric nodded and said: Of course, if the fashion designer in your show can be amazing to everyone in the future, for the sake of fairness, you definitely need to keep him. This is the principle of strength over everything, but with With such strength, the possibility of participating in a reality show will definitely be very low.

Cindy Crawford did not have the emotion of Linda Evangelinsta, but she considered more practical things, saying: Eric. I was thinking, you can learn from Survivor Are we bringing in one or two skilled producers for the project?

Of course, even if you don't mention this, I will. I just said that Firefly will provide you with a part of the staff, and that's what I mean.

Not to be outdone, Linda Evangelinsta asked: Then, Eric, can you briefly talk about your thoughts on Project Runway. I can't just make it so completely without direction, right?

Although I haven't seen Project Runway, it belongs to the follow-up work of America's Next Top Model, and Eric can roughly figure out some program forms, saying: The first is to build a creative team, and Firefly will select a few people here. The professionals who have participated in the production of Survivor give it to you. But if you completely imitate the Survivor format, then I can almost foresee the failure of this show, so on the basis of Survivor, you guys You need to make your own style. For Project Runway, you need to find a few judges first, three fixed judges, including yourself, plus an old fashion designer and editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine. One point, you can find it from the Hearst Group, and they will cooperate with you. Of course, if you have a suitable candidate yourself, you can also follow your own ideas.”

Linda Evangelinsta tilted her head for a while and said, Eric, what do you think of Anna Wintour?

Eric was speechless.

Cindy Crawford laughed and said unceremoniously: Linda, I think Karl Lagerfeld is more suitable, you can invite Lafayette, and the positions of producer and host are both. Give it to him.

Linda Evangelinsta realized that she was a little fanciful as soon as she said it, but she said to Cindy Crawford without showing any weakness: I'm just talking casually, do you need to be so happy?

Okay, don't argue, Eric still likes to watch cats fight, but now is not the time.

When the two women turned their attention to him, Eric continued: Linda, you must understand that you are the core and signature of this show, so the biggest person in this show can only It is you, and even I will be completely hidden behind the scenes and will not appear on any producer list. In terms of selecting the judges, at least two regular guests, the coffee position must not exceed you, and the guest guests also need to consider the possibility of Continuity, even if you have this connection, it is impossible for others to attend the show in vain, and you must pay for the cameo, but the budget of this show is only 20 million US dollars, which is not very large, so you can play in some special Occasionally, one or two big names are invited on the show, but more often, it's better to invite people who are slightly more famous but not that big.

Linda Evangelinsta nodded and said, What about the others, I just watched Survivor, do we want to adopt a two-pair confrontation grouping mechanism like Survivor?

In this regard, you need to figure it out with your team. I can only give some ideas of my own. It is definitely not possible to fight in groups. You must know that each designer is a complete individual. They have You have your own style, so during the show, you can fight in groups, but most of the time, it is best to use a single-player confrontation mode. Well, I think you can choose a theme for each episode and set a corresponding time for them To produce, then to judge, to eliminate one by one, and finally to win the championship, well, the structure of each episode is roughly like that.”

Cindy Crawford said: Eric, what will our champion reward, is it also a million dollars?

This is definitely not possible. We are a niche program on a niche TV station, so there are only 100,000.

One hundred thousand, uh, isn't it too stingy?

Do you think everyone has such high incomes like the two of you? The average annual salary in the United States is less than $50,000, $100,000, which is a huge amount of money for most people. For these two programs, in order to maintain sufficient authenticity, the selection of contestants must be strictly limited to the civilian class, the model should preferably be a fledgling town girl, and the designer should not be too professional. In addition, the final reward must not only be In terms of money, in addition to the prize money, the final award of America's Next Top Model also needs to provide the resources that models need to become famous. For example, a chance to be on the cover of a top fashion magazine, the Hearst Group will provide support, and the model agency The signing opportunity, you communicate with your own brokerage company, I don’t think they will be stingy with this cooperation opportunity.”

What about me, and mine? asked Linda Evangelinsta.

On your side, there is also a $100,000 bonus. Well, it's better to have another opportunity to cooperate with a fashion company. You can contact LTD first, and I will also say hello to LTD, Eric said, waving his hand and saying : Anyway, these are your own affairs. (To be continued.) () I Am Hollywood only represents the author's opinion, if you find that its content violates national laws, please For deletion, the position is only committed to providing a healthy and green reading platform. 【】,thank you all!