Changsha is a good place, but it’s a bit hot. It’s only early June and it’s already over 30 degrees during the day.
Xiaobao was sitting lazily in the car, enjoying the air conditioning and holding a glass of ice drink in his hand. It was very comfortable to pick it up and take a sip.
It has been three days since he arrived in Changsha, and his daily itinerary is basically the same.
Hotels and TV stations run on both sides.
Today is the last rehearsal before recording. In order to allow many contestants to compete in the best condition, we only practiced for one morning and then ended.
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow will be the main competition. Who will become the first generation singer will be revealed soon.
All I can say is that masks are quite effective.
Xiaobao was sure that Xiaobao had heard the songs of most of the other seven people, but the songs they sang could not be his own. Under the cover of the masks, he could not recognize them at all. He only knew that there were three young ladies among them.
It is estimated that the program team also made special arrangements. For example, Tengger was not invited, otherwise it would be easy to reveal the secret when he opened his mouth.
"How is it? Do you have confidence?"
After spending some time with Xiaobao, Liu Minghua found that his boss was very easy to talk to, and he was basically not angry. He was cheerful all day long and showed no worries. He gradually changed his original style of doing things in the company and tried to get along with him like friends.
Of course, due respect is still maintained.
"I am confident," Qin Xiaobao looked at the scenery outside the window: "But it's useless. What I said doesn't count. It still depends on the audience's choice.
There is no weak opponent who can participate in the competition, and this is the first episode of the program. I must make a name for myself and attract everyone's attention, and I must not hesitate to spend money.
If I didn’t have special experiences, people might not be able to appreciate me.”
"No way." Liu Minghua was a little worried: "I have talked with some staff in private, and they think you can sing very well."
"Yeah." Xiaobao was a little happy. Who doesn't like to be praised, especially after spending so much time practicing singing, he definitely doesn't want to be just one round away: "But my opponent should not be underestimated."
"Since you can't affect other people, just be yourself. If you worry about not being able to solve the problem, just let go and enjoy the stage." Liu Minghua consoled him.
"I think so too. It's easier said than done, especially since this is my first time participating in this competition. If I say I'm not nervous, that would be a lie."
Life is not easy, Xiaobao sighed!
"Whatever you want to eat at night, even if it's spicy, so as not to irritate your throat."
Seeing that he could not be comforted, Liu Minghua simply changed the topic. Otherwise, there would be no results if he kept talking and it would only make him more worried. It was better to change it and not think about it for the time being.
"Whatever, it's up to you."
If he's not on a TV station, Liu Minghua usually orders takeout for dinner, or goes out to buy something.
Reluctantly, seeing that his boss was not very interested, Liu Minghua stopped trying to find a topic.
In fact, there is no use in trying to persuade people to do this. It depends on the individual to make adjustments.
A night of silence.
When I woke up and knocked on the door in the morning, I felt that Qin Xiaobao's condition was a little different.
"Are you thinking too much?" He was curious and happy.
"It doesn't count." Xiaobao shook his head: "I just feel like I didn't sleep well in the past few days. I lay in bed around nine o'clock last night and didn't dream. I felt much better all night until dawn."
"That's good, that's good!" Liu Minghua was relieved: "The recording starts at ten o'clock. Now it used to take forty minutes at the TV station, then makeup, then rehearsal, each group lasts fifteen minutes, and you are in the second group.
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Xiaobao sat aside, sipping mineral water, and then opened his voice.
His way of opening his voice is not special. He just lowers his voice, hums constantly, vibrates the muscles of his throat, and slowly warms up. This is also the method taught to him by his teacher. After trying it, he felt that it suited him well, so he continued to use it.
He knew the itinerary mentioned by Liu Minghua. If he mentioned it more, it would not add much to the picture, but it would increase his impression.
"When will you change your clothes?" Xiaobao asked after half an hour of walking.
"Don't worry, wait until after the rehearsal, but you have to wear a headgear during the rehearsal, just like before."
"OK."
The requirements of the program crew are very strict, many times higher than those of singers on Earth. Only the arms and the part below the thighs can be exposed. The headgear is a full-face mask, and a layer of black gauze must be added to the eyes and mouth.
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It's no exaggeration. There is a passage of about ten meters from the backstage waiting area to the stage. The lights are deliberately dim. Someone must help to reach the stage smoothly, especially the female contestants wearing high heels.
Xiaobao originally wanted to wear Captain America's clothes, but after finding a shop, the effect was too different from the picture, and it felt like a copycat, so he had to give up.
The second choice Iron Man is even more so, super cheap.
After thinking about it, I still supported domestic production and chose the costume of Black Cat Sheriff.
This isn't easy either.
The clothes are fine and tailor-made, but the head weighs almost ten kilograms, is fat, and is extremely big. Xiaobao suspects that if he runs faster and suddenly brakes, it may be because of his head.
Throw forward.
Moreover, I don’t know what kind of material the hood is made of, and it is not breathable at all. Every time I take it off, I feel sweaty and my hair sticks to my forehead, which is quite uncomfortable.
Normally, when I return to the waiting room, I can take it off and take a rest, but today, I have to be prepared for a long-term fight.
He is actually pretty good, at least his clothes are normal.
There was a contestant who directly dressed up as a Fuwa, all in one piece. When Xiaobao saw it, his first reaction was, what should I do if I go to the toilet? I must find someone to help me. How embarrassing!
Of course, he won't say anything. It's not his turn to give advice on other people's choices, let alone point fingers.
The vehicle slowly drove into the parking lot below the TV station.
Qin Xiaobao did not get out of the car in a hurry, but first put on a mask and glasses, and then, under the leadership of the TV station's director, he went directly to the ninth floor from the freight elevator at the back to his personal waiting room.
Compared with before, the waiting room is a little different.
It is about ten square meters, with a sofa and a lot of beverage consumption videos on the coffee table in front of it. The labels of the beverages are all facing the direction of the camera that was not there before. You can tell at a glance that it is a product of the sponsor's father.
Opposite the sofa is a large TV where you can watch the stage in real time.
"Mr. Black Cat Sheriff." The director was very professional and called him by his pseudonym. She repeated the process again, pointed at the TV and said: "Wait a minute, the game situation on the field will be broadcast, because you all did not show your faces.
, so you need some body movements to express your mood. For example, when you hear something exciting, you can nod and clap your hands, or shake your head slightly. The specific degree is up to you. It is best to express it more. When it is broadcast in the future, there will be more shots.
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"Okay, I understand." This is not Xiaobao's first time participating in a variety show, and he actually understands.
No matter how good the meme is, it is useless without an audience. No matter how bad the meme is, if someone nearby laughs deliberately, it will be barely acceptable.
Especially in variety shows, you will find that someone said something that is not particularly interesting, but everyone around them is smiling exaggeratedly. This is the shooting technique.
"In addition, if you have anything to do, you must communicate with me first, such as drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, etc., which is related to post-editing issues."
"Alright, I got it!"
Take off the mask, put on the headgear, wait, go on stage to rehearse, come off the stage to rest, and soon it’s time for the official recording!