Iori Murakami wore a beige windbreaker today, but she still added thick shoulder pads. If she hadn't been only 1.6 meters tall, she would have looked quite powerful.
She exchanged some polite words with Chihara Rinto, then led him inside, smiling as she walked: "There are two main things today. One is to sign the contract; the other is to meet with Director Fujii.
Let’s get to know each other, Qianhara-san, what do you think?”
She has already found a director. Japan's production bureau system is good for this. Once the program plan is approved, it is very convenient to find people and materials. At least the people under the production bureau can barely be regarded as colleagues, and the level of mutual trust is higher.
There is also a potential tacit understanding formed by working together for a long time, so there is no need to bother with bargaining.
After listening to this, Chihara Rinto didn't care much about the contract. Instead, he cared more about who the director is. Most of the time, producers, directors and screenwriters are the key people who determine the quality of a drama, followed by actors.
He asked with great interest: "What works has director Fujii made before? What were the ratings?"
Murakami Iori pondered for a moment and said tactfully: "I have filmed a morning drama before, but you may not have heard of the name. It seems that the first broadcast was not ideal, and there were some problems in the connection of the plot in the middle. In the end, it didn't work..."
Chihara Rinto nodded in understanding. This meant that the first work was a failure. The ratings for the first broadcast were very poor. After trying hard, the ratings may have dropped even further. In the end, the project was cut in half. It was not finished at all and it did not even enter the video market.
, basically the blood loss went to grandma’s house.
In other words, he is just a street director, and his work is forced to be eunuch.
He continued to listen to Murakami Iori's words while thinking, "But I heard that it's not his problem, it's that the selection of materials and the script are not right. He still has real skills, especially the scheduling ability on the set. He is very good in the second episode.
After one work did not perform satisfactorily, I was arranged by the station to shoot a TV shopping commercial for two years. This time I submitted the project and the editing committee recommended him. I talked to him after calling you yesterday and I still feel good.
Yes, he just asked to see you before making a decision."
"That's right, that's no problem." Chihara Rinto nodded repeatedly. Anyway, "Wonderful Story of the World" was very difficult to shoot. As long as the director is a professional, he doesn't have to be talented. He has no objection.
However, with this rookie producer + new screenwriter + street director, it is obvious that Tokyo Broadcasting Teb has low expectations for the program. It is probably because there are too many channels and there is a temporary shortage of programs. They only plan to fill in the time slot, which is similar to the situation in the original world.
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They walked in while talking. Murakami Iori helped Chihara Rinto register. Chihara Rinto also happened to say hello to Maekawa Kenichiro, who was on duty, and finally stepped into the Tokyo Broadcasting Station for the first time.
Murakami Iori acted like a tour guide, pointing out the locations of various units in the Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation headquarters, such as where the legal department is, where the human resources department is, where the radio station is, etc. After walking a few steps, Chihara Rinto
He noticed a group of people standing and bowing in the corner of the courtyard, and couldn't help but ask Murakami Iori: "What are those people doing?"
It feels like a memorial service. Did someone die from overwork?
Murakami Iori glanced in the direction he pointed, and said with surprise: "It's a Namaste ceremony."
"What do you mean?" Qianhara Rinto didn't understand.
"It's now 8:30. People in the Audit and Supervision Department will visit Tokyo Tower before changing shifts to pray that there will be no broadcasting accident today."
The main job of the review and supervision department is literally to review whether the broadcast content complies with laws and regulations and moral ethics. However, many TV programs are broadcast live and there is no way to review them in advance, so the main job of these people is to watch TV programs.
, if you find something is wrong, quickly cut off the source of information and replace it with advertising to avoid more serious consequences.
If bad programs are discovered but not stopped, causing serious broadcasting accidents, these people will also be held accountable, and in some cases it is difficult to judge whether there is a broadcasting accident.
For example, a baseball game is too intense. It has not finished playing for three hours and has already timed out. Should we directly cut off the signal and play the next program according to the program schedule? It is up to this department to make a judgment and prevent fans from watching the game.
If you really know how to write a letter to curse, and the viewers who are waiting to watch the next program can't wait and can't wait, they will most likely be extremely angry. Maybe they will also write to ask if the TV station is there.
Playing with the audience's emotions, so this job is not as easy as it seems.
This department is nicknamed the "Guard Man". They are more afraid of broadcasting accidents than anyone else. They most hope that the program can be broadcast smoothly according to the schedule. This is understandable, but such blatantly engaging in feudal superstitious activities does not seem to be a day or two.
It's like tradition, this...
Japan is indeed a magical place. Feudal superstition can also be found in a new-age institution like a television station, which is a bit amazing!
Chihara Rinto felt that it was eye-opening and novel, but for Murakami Iori, this was something he saw every day, so it was not surprising. She continued walking towards the main building while introducing him to the environment. She wanted to have a good relationship with Chihara Rinto.
, after all, we have to work together for at least three or four months.
Soon, she brought Qianhara Rinto to the Legal Department.
This place is just like an ordinary company. It is a large cubicle with nearly a hundred people busy in the cubicle. Murakami Iori placed Chihara Rinto in a cubicle reception room, and then went to invite two suits from the legal department.
The man comes back.
The two men in suits, one tall and one short, both very enthusiastic, sat face to face with Rinto Chihara. After a few pleasantries, one of them handed him a contract and said politely: "Teacher Chihara, this is your contract."
, please take a look at it.”
Chihara Rinto took it and opened it and looked at it carefully, and found that the salary conditions Murakami Iori negotiated for him were better than expected.
The signing fee is 300,000 yen, the temporary employment period is four months, from today to the beginning of April next year, and the monthly fixed salary is 225,000 yen, which is very good. A college student who has just graduated from school currently earns a monthly salary of about 180,000 yen in Tokyo.
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In addition, it was also agreed that the copyright and derivative copyrights of all his works during this period will belong to Tokyo Broadcasting Teb, but he can enjoy 2% of the copyright income.
This is also a characteristic of the Japanese production bureau system.
Take the filming of TV dramas as an example. Japanese TV dramas are generally invested and filmed by TV stations, and external funds account for very little. The TV stations naturally account for the majority of the copyright revenue, usually ranging from 70 to 90%, and the remaining 10~
30%, all allocated to the creative team of the crew, that is, producers, directors, assistant directors, chief screenwriters, episode screenwriters, starring actors, as well as composers, special effects artists, editors and other post-production staff
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Each person's share is not fixed, and it depends on their seniority and contribution, and the circumstances of different films are different. We encourage everyone to work hard and strive to make big-selling works, and the bonuses are the same.
As for the ordinary staff, such as assistant directors, screenwriter assistants, recorders, cameramen (big craftsmen may join the creative team), sound recordists, prop masters, costumers, handymen, etc., these are the work team
, receive a fixed salary, which comes from the crew's filming budget, and does not involve copyright sharing.
2% does not seem like much, but it cannot be said to be less. For example, after the film is filmed, Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation will broadcast it on its own. Of course, no money will be paid, but it will be paid when sold to local TV stations or overseas TV stations on the same network. Generally, it is
An episode of 50,000 to 100,000 yen, which includes 2% of Chihara Rinto, which is equivalent to 50,000 yen per episode. For each episode, he will have an income of 1,000 yen. After one season is broadcast, it will be 12,000 yen. Those three
Forty local TV stations broadcast it once, which is an income of four to five million yen.
If the ratings for the first broadcast are particularly good, it is normal to sell an episode for 200,000 or 300,000 yen. At that time, the 2% copyright income will be multiplied several times.
Of course, TV dramas are only popular during the current season, and the number of broadcasts in the future will be significantly reduced, but they are still a steady stream of income. This is protected by copyright law for up to 25 years.
In addition, you can also publish CDs and video tapes. Whether you rent or sell them, you will get 2% of the copyright money you earn. It is also very good after a long time. It can be regarded as a tower of strength.
Even if it becomes completely popular and various peripherals are released, if it involves copyright, he will still have 2%, but this situation is very rare.
After a quick look around, Chihara Rinto felt quite satisfied. He is not famous now, so it would be good for him as a newcomer to get this kind of contract. It is probably because of the new satellite channels, and the number of screenwriters is not enough, and he looks
With a certain level of proficiency, the organization committee, on the recommendation of Murakami Iori, asked him, an outsider, to give it a try.
As for exclusive copyright, don't dream about it. If the TV station doesn't invest money and doesn't provide broadcast channels, no matter how good the script is, it will be useless paper and worthless.
But the only bad thing about this contract is that this contract was not signed with Tokyo Broadcasting TEB, but with a production company called "Enomaru", which means he was temporarily hired by "Enomaru Production Company"
, and then sent to Tokyo Broadcasting Teb Headquarters to work as the main creative and screenwriter of "Wonderful Stories of the World".
In fact, they are just temporary workers. After going around in circles, they still haven’t bypassed the production company...
But that’s okay. You can’t ask for too much at the beginning. Chihara Rinto looked around and didn’t find any big problems. Just when he was about to sign, Murakami Iori asked next to him: “This is a standard contract, are there any problems?
Chihara-san?”
She noticed that Chihara Rinto was looking at the name "Enomaru" and reminded him that temporary contracts are like this and are not aimed at him alone. Moreover, this is the best she can get for Chihara Rinto.
The conditions are good. As a major TV station, Tokyo Broadcasting System Teb is not afraid of disputes and lawsuits. After all, the people in the cooperative law firm and legal department do not earn for free, but it is better to keep their names from going to court or not. These are the rules.
, temporary contracts are like this.
Although Chihara Rinto is young, he still understands these things. After all, he is also a "knowledgeable person on the Internet" who came back in 2019. He smiled directly and said: "No problem, I will sign it right away."
After saying that, under the command of the man in the suit, he filled in his name, age, address, bank account and other personal information on the document, then signed and used his seal, which was regarded as temporarily selling himself to Enomaru and being rented by Enomaru.
I went to Tokyo Broadcasting Station to work.
After the contract was successfully signed, the two men in suits shook hands with him enthusiastically, left him a contract, packed up their things and left.
Murakami Iori was a little worried that Chihara Rinto would be dissatisfied, and while taking him out, he comforted him: "As long as Chihara-san proves his talent, a long-term or even lifelong contract will definitely be fine, but this is the only thing for the time being, please don't mind.
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Chihara Rinto understands that during the Great Depression, any place is afraid of raising idlers. He has no reputation now, and his ability is a mystery. The Tokyo Broadcasting Station TEB is probably afraid that he is a silver-like wax-tipped gun. At first glance, he is very powerful. I really want it.
If it doesn't work, then the long-term contract will have to wait until he achieves results before it can give him a chance to prove himself. This is very good. If it weren't for the special period, the production company would still like to train screenwriters on its own.
He smiled and said: "Please don't worry, Miss Murakami, I think the contract is very good, I asked you to worry about it." After a pause, he said sincerely: "Thank you, Miss Murakami."
To be able to find a job so smoothly and squeeze into this circle, Murakami Iori must take at least half of the credit for taking a big risk. This must be thanked. Even if Murakami Iori is thinking about her own future, the two parties are actually in conflict.
They take advantage of each other, but as the biggest beneficiary, he has to know what is good and what is bad.
Murakami Iori was surprised, and then he understood. He felt that Chihara Rinto was still young, but he was a really good person. He joked: "Then should I also thank you for your plan? Okay, Chihara-san, you're welcome, let's
The days of taking care of each other are still to come, let’s work hard together!”
She didn't want to thank each other like that, which seemed too formal, so she immediately changed the subject, "Qianhara-san, let's go meet Director Fujii next. He said that he must meet you before the crew is officially established."
Chihara Rinto naturally has no objections. The director of the street fight is probably also worried that he is a idiot, and he has to see it with his own eyes before he can make up his mind...