Since the casting issue was resolved,
the next step was the filming stage.
Berry, who knew how to delegate, handed full authority for this to Judy, the Chief Braindance Technician of the Hive.
"Have them wear the recording gear, spend a week together, wander around the Night City attractions, and on the last day, they just do what they need to do."
"It's that simple?"
Judy suspected she had misheard.
"It's that simple."
Berry was firm.
"Judy, as a progressive professional in the film and television industry, you need to broaden your horizons and not stick to old ways."
"Think about it. With cyberware technology in Night City, are beautiful faces and good bodies still rare? In the midst of all this monotonous fast food, what is it that people are missing?"
As an experienced veteran, Berry leaned back on the large leather sofa, patiently guiding Judy. She even employed Socrates' "Maieutic Method," planning to use questions to stimulate Judy's critical thinking.
But Judy failed to grasp Berry's meaning, and certainly wasn't going to suddenly shout "Eureka" and have an epiphany.
She could only consider Berry's usual temperament before cautiously speaking.
"Uh... money?"
"Wrong, wrong. Talking about money is vulgar, Judy. Besides, we are discussing art, aren't we?"
Hearing Judy's answer, Berry nearly spat out the cola she was drinking.
This Judy would never make a good student.
Berry shook her head helplessly, expressing regret that Judy had not taken the path of critical thinking.
"It's emotion, and specifically, genuine emotion."
"The residents of Night City, immersed in half-truths and lies, don't need more complex dreams; they need the purest, most authentic emotions."
Berry gesticulated wildly, passionately stating her philosophy.
Appealing both to the body and the heart is the future; it is the direction.
"Alright, you're the funder, so whatever you say goes."
After hearing Berry's pitch, Judy could only acknowledge that since she had the money and the will, they would film it her way.
As for the whole concept Berry was talking about, Judy was highly skeptical.
Based on her many years of experience working on braindance films, she had never encountered the kind of thing Berry was describing.
Authentic emotional braindances weren't nonexistent, but they were niche art films that only professionals like Judy would seek out for experience.
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