When Ding Yun's films and television dramas first began their publicity campaigns, they sparked a wave of controversy. Many people felt she was sacrificing her husband's entire family for the sake of boosting the popularity of her projects, deeming her cruel and ruthless.
Others believed that a mere actress suddenly taking on the role of director and acting in her own productions would inevitably lead to a terrible series.
In short, almost no one had high expectations.
That was until the trailers for the television series and film were released.
Online public opinion immediately reversed.
"Now, immediately, tell me who are the actors in this, what are their social media accounts, and where do they live? Ahhhhh, they are so handsome and beautiful!"
"I'll say it right here, no matter how bad these few dramas turn out to be, their faces alone will keep me watching. Actress Ding's aesthetic sense is truly unparalleled! Ahhhhh! She's so beautiful, I love her!"
"I'm crying. Compared to the posters released a few days ago for other dramas, which were so heavily photoshopped yet still looked bad, Actress Ding's dramas are simply a killer for us visual fans. When do they premiere? I want to watch, I want to watch, I want to watch!"
"This isn't what they call the 'Great Zhou Series,' this is simply a feast for the eyes. Where did they find the actors? Why don't I recognize any of them. Logically, with looks like that, even if they'd never appeared in the entertainment industry, they should have been class presidents or something. How could I have no impression of them!"
"Why is there only a trailer? Why aren't the actors appearing for promotions or holding press conferences? A live stream would be fine too, I can't wait. Honestly, my reserves of patience are completely depleted..."
"I... I'm gay now..."
"It's so strange, why does the entire trailer feel so real, without any filters, yet that shouldn't be the case. If there were no filters, why would the actors in it be so perfect, with flawless skin? They are so perfect, they almost don't seem human!"
"I've replayed the trailer eighteen times. When will the main series start? Even the donkeys on a production team wouldn't rest this much. Hurry up and start broadcasting!"
"Thirty minutes have passed, and the main series still hasn't aired!"
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That's right. Relying on the stunning good looks of the main and supporting characters showcased in the trailers, Ding Yun easily managed to reverse the public perception. Before a single episode of the main series even aired, she had successfully garnered hundreds of thousands of devoted fans based purely on appearance.
Even her long-unused social media account was flooded with comments urging her to release the series.
As for why their looks were so striking and their skin so perfect, they were virtual humans. Ding Yun could make them appear however she wanted. As long as the designers intended it, they could be a hundred years old and still possess stunning beauty without issue.
The virtual humans Ding Yun created within her virtual divine kingdom appeared indistinguishable from living people when captured on camera. There was no sense of them being like 3D animation; they were virtually identical to real people.
... At least to the naked eye, there was no discernible difference.
Every blade of grass, every tree, blood, and death scenes all looked flawless, appearing just like the real thing. The only aspect that wasn't entirely realistic was intentionally altered by Ding Yun during editing. She did this out of concern that if it were too real, people might misinterpret it.
For example, scenes of mass death in warfare.
With blood flowing and corpses everywhere, it was inevitable that someone overly meticulous might pause the playback frame by frame, suspecting that the people depicted had truly died. Therefore, Ding Yun had to intentionally blur those segments or make some modifications to the visuals to make them appear less real.
Seeing that the promotional effect was quite good, Ding Yun wasn't in a hurry, but the broadcasting platform was already eager to call her, inquiring when she planned to release the series. Would it be two episodes a day, two episodes a week, or one episode a week? None of these details had been finalized yet.
For these television series and films, Ding Yun had not opted for a direct sale to the broadcasting platforms. Instead, she had signed cooperative agreements with them. The final revenue split would be calculated based on viewership numbers and the increase in subscriber numbers that the platform experienced due to the dramas.
Consequently, the broadcasting platform could not make many decisions independently; they had to negotiate with Ding Yun.
"Let's go with two episodes daily. The first, second, and third parts will be broadcast together because these three series cover the events of the first thirty years, each with a different focus but interconnected and with significant interaction. Watching all three together will provide a more complete narrative. After the first three parts conclude, the film will be released. Due to its length, the film provides less background information. Watching the first three parts will help in better understanding the film's plot. After the film, the remaining three parts will be broadcast..."
In any case, the television series were filmed with ease. Six television series and three films, totaling only a little over a month for Ding Yun. During this period of promotion, she had already filmed a considerable portion of the next series of television dramas. It was likely that before the first three parts even finished airing, an entire set of her next series of films and television dramas would be completed.
Therefore, there was no need to release the six television series, which amounted to nearly three hundred episodes, slowly. For the first three parts, two episodes a day, Ding Yun already felt it was too slow. If she wasn't worried about people not having time to watch, she could have released five episodes a day for each, or even all of them.
"Won't it be released too quickly?"
From the broadcasting platform's perspective, they were reluctant to have a potentially explosive hit drama conclude too soon, as such series generated significant buzz.
They brought attention and discussion.
"Not too fast. Even at the pace I've suggested, it will take over a month to finish. If the release is drawn out too long, it's easy for other dramas to steal the spotlight. If you have two equally good drama series, one releases six episodes a day, every day, while the other releases two episodes a week, which one would you watch first? I think most people would choose to watch the faster-releasing drama first. The other can simply wait until more episodes accumulate before watching it all at once. The buzz will be concentrated within a month. It's much better than being dispersed over half a year through individual competition!"
Upon hearing Ding Yun's explanation, the broadcasting platform considered it and found it reasonable. They weren't broadcasting a single drama of a few dozen episodes, but an entire series. Nearly three hundred episodes. If they were to adopt a weekly release schedule, it would take ages. Furthermore, they weren't airing slice-of-life family dramas, but rather fast-paced ones. A slow release frequency could easily lead to viewers forgetting the earlier plot points. Thus, this matter was easily settled.
Following this, they also discussed the specific release times and when membership would be required starting from which episode. Everything proceeded smoothly until the other party mentioned their hope for recorded interviews with the highly popular lead and supporting actors after the drama aired, to assist with promotion.
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