Chapter 162: Chapter 162 – Shooting Ad [1]
Early in the morning, Max woke up. The sun hadn't risen yet, but today's shoot would start early. He needed to talk with the director regarding the shooting before it started.
And once he woke up, he was greeted with a pleasant surprise.
<New Quest!>
He didn't know why, but the system generated a new quest at the most surprising time. This time, it was when he was sleeping, so he only noticed it when he woke up.
And this time, the quest seemed to be related to shooting the ads. On top of that…
<Quest:
- Handsome Actor
Are you famous? The answer is yes!
A streamer is not just a streamer in this age! You are a star! A star is bound to attract attention, unwanted and wanted one. You are shining brightly and different from normal people!
This is your chance! Use this to spread your name to normal people. Get fans to spread your new ad to everyone in the world!
Be a celebrity. Get recognized by 1000 people outside of your streaming circle and get a hundred thousand likes for your ad video on Punchtube.
Progress 1: 0/1000
Progress 2: 0/100,000
Reward: 1x A-Grade nutritional supplement + Secret Reward.
Deadline: 0/30 days (Counting after the ad is released)
Failure to complete this mission will result in the deletion of your Lobby's items. You are a failure and don't need parkour equipment if you can't even get a hundred thousand likes!>
<Quest:
- I Can Do it Better!
Ads video? Meh, you are a streamer! Your job is to stream and shoot videos!
Prove that you are better than a professional by getting your original version more likes than your first ad video!
Progress 1: 0/0
Reward: Secret Reward.
Deadline: 0/30 days (Counting after the ad is released)
This is a bonus Quest. Failure will result in nothing!>
He unexpectedly got 2 quests at once: the usual one and a bonus quest.
A smile adorned his face. His motivation to shoot the ad video was higher than ever.
'Let's meet this Director Hugo. I hope he is willing to listen to others.'
And so he prepared himself to go to the shooting location with Michael.
***
"You will follow this script. And I won't accept any question."
The one who said that was a bearded man wearing a cap and loose shirt. He sat on a chair in a large room with many obstacles for a tag without care and pointed at the screen before him.
"Just do the normal routine. I have analyzed your video, and this will be good. You can do it or not?"
Max tried his best to control his emotions. The arrogance the director showed him was out of this place. He didn't even look at him when talking, brushing him off as someone insignificant.
'What is this?' He thought. 'Can he even work with that attitude?'
Last night, he looked at Director Hugo. As the sponsor said, the man seemed to have worked with big sports brands before and created many good ads and even sports movies. He had seen many big actors and athletes.
A streamer with only 10K views like him looked small compared to them. Maybe that was where the arrogance came from.
But Max disliked that.
'Fine. So be it if he doesn't want to work together and just wants me to act. I will also be professional and just follow the script. I am not someone petty enough to get angry at this famous director.'
He just needed to shut him up with his skill.
"I can do it, Director Hugo."
"Download the script and memorize it then. You have an hour."
"Alright. Can I also use the Tag House to record something after we're done shooting later?"
"Do as you please." thank-you-for-using-MvLeMpYr
With that, Max downloaded the script given by the director and retreated with Michael. On the way, the suited man whispered.
"Please don't mind it too much, Breeze. Director Hugo is famous for his high temperament and pride. It will only affect your career as a streamer if you get angry at him. A word from him and many sports brands will think twice and thrice before offering you sponsorship in the future."
"I understand that, Michael."
That actually didn't concern him at all. His main job was as a streamer, and he didn't really care much about the ads offered. This ad was just for extra money because he was pretty poor right now.
The other reason for accepting this ad shoot was Mr. Taka's request and the fact he was allowed to do parkour IRL. He probably would refuse to shoot the ads if only one of those two reasons were missing.
'Let's just do my best for now.'
Thinking that, he went to the room prepared for him for makeup and clothes. The script given was simple.
A young man was exercising, and then he was asked by a friend to play tag. There would be an actor beside him who would play that friend part, but he was just an extra who appeared for only a few seconds.
After that friend was gone, he would train in Tag House alone, showing off movement and changing his shoes. Once he did that, his movement was supposed to be better. He was faster, more precise, and would show no effort to do the movement he struggled with before.
The concept was more interesting than the sponsor playing with a friend. It was a combination of playing and training to get better than the said friend.
'This is good.'
Even if Director Hugo was rude, Max had to admit he had a bright mind and was talented. This concept was similar to the one he had in mind, and he was already experienced in making similar videos many times with his past friends.
Michael glanced at the script from behind with a worried look.
"Is it hard?" The temporary manager asked.
"Yes," Max confirmed without hiding what he thought, "But this is good. I will do it."
An hour. He definitely would be able to memorize the scripts that only had a few sentences at that time. In the meantime, he also received makeup and preparation for an actor.