New York 2006

Chapter 16 Getting Started
Two weeks passed before I knew it.

Luo Ji has been releasing his own videos continuously for the past half month.His subscribers reached [-], making him the channel with the largest user growth in recent times.In the comment area of ​​his video, many voices insulting him gradually appeared.

"You don't have any talent at all, you just cover other people's songs! Get off YouTube! And your stupid look just like my butt!"

Logic replied: Then your butt must be very nice!

"This HAPA is all taking advantage of the little cat "Paris". If it were you alone, how could your subscriptions grow so fast? Fxxk off."

Logic replied: Okay, I'll get out now!

"You liar, a shameless villain who engages in pornography. If I could, I really want to throw you into a speeding truck, so that you will shut up your bad mouth and stop annoying me with your bad songs. .”

Luo Ji was so angry when he saw this comment that he started talking to him directly online!

Logic's reply: If you want to fuck me, come here, I'll be waiting for you in New York.Middle finger!
Unexpectedly, the number of likes on this comment was getting higher and higher, and many people came to watch!Only then did he realize that it was best to ignore such comments, otherwise it would add heat to these negative comments for no reason.After Luo Ji figured this out, his mood suddenly improved and he happily read those good comments!

Kris723: "Your video contains your wonderful figure, cute animals, and wonderful music. It's really good! Can you update a few more videos a week? It's not enough."

Logic’s reply: I’m still in school, so I can only shoot footage on weekends.

Kris723: Then come on, I love you!
"I don't know why I'm always excited when watching your daily videos. Is it your unique editing technique? I see that you edit every few words you say. It doesn't feel like you can't finish a whole paragraph. But you did it on purpose."

"What I like most is watching videos of you showing off. People are rushing to come up and take photos with you. I'm so envious. I feel like I should be able to sit there too. I'm going to take a dog with me to perform on the streets tomorrow!"

Alice: "Does your family live in an RV camp? I think the surrounding environment is very bad. My little brother is really pitiful. Sister, give you a hug."

Logic replied: "Although my family conditions are not good, I have a family who loves me and I live a very happy life. Thank you."

"Can you give me the contact information of the girl in red clothes who appears in this video? She is so beautiful. I like her so much!"

The happy Luo Ji saw this comment and said, "I want to eat shit!"

"Why do you want to eat shit?" Hailey said next to her.

Blake also came over. Luo Ji pointed and commented: "He wants your girlfriend's contact information. I said he wants to eat shit!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Everyone laughed. After Luo Ji's video went viral, Blake, the personal photographer, said that her girlfriend wanted to be in the picture.Luo Ji agreed without thinking. He also disliked the fact that there were too few beauties.

During this time, Luo Ji gradually figured out what the audience wanted to see.As a grassroots person, he is different from a star. He has no sense of distance from the audience. He is just like everyone's friend, and the audience naturally considers him one of their own.

They feel a sense of immersion when watching Luo Ji's videos. They want to see Luo Ji show off, watch how Luo Ji conquers others with his singing, want to see other people's reactions to Luo Ji's singing, and want to see passers-by rushing to take photos with Luo Ji.

However, there is no shortage of smart people in any era, and some of his routines and editing techniques are being learned by more and more video authors and incorporated into their videos.He also had a sense of crisis.

"Blake, Hailey, can you two still find someone willing to be in the camera? The response to Hailey's video this time has been very good."

Blake took a sip of coffee: "I think there should be no problem. It's easy to find. Many classmates have asked me if I can be on camera!"

Hailey was a little reluctant: "Can't you continue to use me? I can continue to play the role of a fanatic fan!"

Luo Ji smiled and joked, "If you continue to act like a fanatic fan, Blake should be jealous."

Blake rolled his eyes: "Come on! Boy, I'm not jealous."

Ding!
The prompt tone in the YouTube backend suddenly sounded, and the official YouTube customer service account suddenly sent him a message: "Dear Logic, given that your recent works are very excellent, our company hopes to launch a special cooperation with you. If you are interested, please call... …”

"What kind of special cooperation?" Blake asked doubtfully.

"I don't know either! I'll call and ask right now!"

Luo Ji called according to the phone number and turned on the speakerphone so that Blake and Hailey could hear: "Hello, this is Logic. I just received your site message saying that you want to start a special cooperation with me. What is it? Condition?"

"Youtube will launch an advertising sharing plan to all creators, and all video authors will receive on-site messages. But you have been selected into the YouTube Outstanding Creator Support Program, so we have to contact you specifically." "What is the Outstanding Creator Support Program ?”

"We will give you Sony's HDR-FX1E high-definition camera for free, as well as a shooting fee of 1 yuan. If the video responds well later, we will continue to provide you with financial support. And we will give priority to your video , will be recommended on the front of the website. We will also include your video in the selected cooperation list of the Gugou advertising system to increase the share ratio. But there is a premise: the videos you make in the future can only be uploaded on one YouTube website .”

As expected, it is a major Internet player. YouTube has just been acquired by Gugou, which has a market value of [-] billion, and it has begun to burn money to compete for high-quality content. Luo Ji can already foresee that a money-burning war in the video industry is about to begin.

After asking for some details, Luo Ji said, "Can I think about it again?"

"Okay, you can call me anytime."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Ji looked at Blake and Hailey: "What do you think?"

Hailey was stunned: "OMG, can I still make money by uploading videos?"

Blake looked excited and said without hesitation: "Then what are you waiting for? Just agree! I have long thought that this DV is too old and the video is not clear enough. Not to mention that there is still a 1-meter knife. "

Luo Ji still didn't want to make such a hasty decision. After thinking about it, he went outside and made a call alone: ​​"Jamie, I need some advice. Of course I will pay for the consultation."

"what's up?"

"It's like this..."

Jamie listened to Luo Ji's explanation: "Do you know about the Matthew Effect?"

"I know this. It means that as long as every bit of success is obtained, a cumulative advantage will be generated, giving it a greater chance of success. Generally speaking, it refers to the phenomenon that the strong become stronger and the weak become weaker."

"Currently, YouTube accounts for 43% of the online video market, Gugou video accounts for 12%, and the two video websites under Gugou Group exceed 55%. As long as YouTube develops normally, its market share will become larger and larger under the Matthew Effect. ."

Luo Ji said: "I understand this, but what I'm struggling with is not whether YouTube can win in the video war. I actually hope that the more people see my videos, the better. My purpose is not to earn a little advertising money or With the little money given away by YouTube, my goal is to become as famous as possible and then become a singer.”

Jamie immediately retorted: "Now all the video websites are engaged in life-and-death competition. This is about billions of dollars of industrial competition. Don't be naive. If you don't join their plan, they will definitely support other people who are willing to participate in independent People who broadcast the plan, and your video will not get any support. You must admit that your video that has been played 500 million times must have more than half of the credit as a result of the recommendation on the official YouTube homepage!"

"I understand, I will join their plan!"

Jamie on the other end of the phone then said: "The first batch of people who eat crabs will never suffer losses. Gugou is a large Internet company worth hundreds of billions. They have deep pockets and will not be lenient when spending money. They only acquire The stock price has increased by 15% since the completion of the oil pipeline. I feel that as long as your plan is beautifully written, you can get more support from them!"

Luo Ji sincerely thanked him: "Thank you, Jamie, for analyzing the problem so thoroughly."

"By the way, now that money matters are involved, you can't just shoot passers-by and upload them as you did before. You have to get their consent. And for the friends around you, you have to find a way to give him a position. You can't let him do this. Working for you in a daze."

"Fine!"

Jamie then asked: "Now that you are about to release your song, what are your plans?"

Luo Ji said, "I want to set up a record company and make independent music!"

Jamie hesitated before speaking: "Can I invest in your music company?"

When Luo Ji consulted Jamie a few weeks ago, he was at a loss and didn't know what to do with his music career.If Jamie invested in him at that time, he would definitely agree, but now his YouTube videos have been played very high and he has become somewhat famous. His street performances are also very popular. Every time he appears with Kitten, he can attract the public. He was also contacted by people from nearby cafes, hoping that he would perform regularly.

His career was on the right track at this time. Tianqi's songs would definitely make money. He would not give up his shares easily. Business is business. He declined politely: "Jamie, I just want to make my own music. If If there are other shareholders, I have to be responsible for them, help them create profits, and inform them of all expenses. This is very troublesome, can you understand me?"

Jamie paused for a moment before speaking: "I can understand you, Fili."

"All legal affairs of my company from now on will be yours! Of course, I will also need your help when registering the company."

"Thank you in advance. By the way, what do you plan to name your record company?"

"Future Music Records, future music records!"

(End of this chapter)