Independent project
(Promotional/Comedy Video)
This video will be a hilarious cooking show gone wrong, where an overly confident (but clueless) me attempts to prepare a dish, only for chaos to unfold. The tone will be lighthearted and slapstick, inspired by classic cooking shows mixed with absurd humor. Think exaggerated reactions, ridiculous cooking “hacks” that backfire, and a final dish that is barely edible.
The video will incorporate split screen effects for comedic before and after—perhaps the chef imagines themselves as a five-star professional, only for reality to be far worse. Motion graphics will be used for dramatic on-screen text (e.g., “Gourmet Disaster in Progress!”), exaggerated ingredient measurements (“A splash of milk” = an entire bottle), and fake cooking tips. The video will run 1.5 to 3 minutes, with a lively soundtrack and sound effects like sizzling gone wrong, cartoonish chopping sounds, and dramatic gasps from an off-screen audience.
Part 2 storyboard
My project has 2 concepts under 1 storyboard, the main opening is a intro of the food or drink i will make which will then lead to the ingredients and items needed to prep and make said dish or drink. from there as i make the food there will be planned or unplanned chaos ie, spilling, overdosing ingredients and or blender disaster. after that the food will be done and i force myself to taste the masterful nutritious food or drink
Proposal
Gourmet Disaster: A Cooking Show Gone Wrong
Concept + Format + Timeline
CONCEPT & FORMAT
This video will be a comedic take on a cooking show where an overly confident but completely clueless chef (played by me) attempts to create a dish, only for absolute chaos to unfold. The tone is lighthearted and slapstick, inspired by classic cooking shows mixed with absurd humor. The humor will stem from exaggerated reactions, ridiculous cooking “hacks” that fail spectacularly, and a final dish that is barely edible.
Key Elements:
- Split-screen effects: A “dream” version of the chef imagining professional success vs. the reality of utter disaster.
- Motion graphics: Dramatic on-screen text (e.g., “Gourmet Disaster in Progress!”), absurd ingredient measurements (“A pinch of salt” = a whole bag), and fake cooking tips.
- Sound design: A lively soundtrack with exaggerated sound effects like cartoonish chopping, disastrous sizzling, and over-the-top gasps from an off-screen audience.
- Visual Style: Quick cuts, slow-motion for dramatic reactions, zoom-ins on disasters, and playful use of on-screen elements.
Final Product:
A 1.5 to 3-minute video, edited with a high-energy style, featuring humorous failures and a chaotic yet entertaining cooking experience.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
| Item | Source | Notes |
| Camera Mic | Personal (iphone) Personal | HD video, charger included |
| Tripod | Personal | For stable shots |
| Lighting | Personal | Softbox or ring light for clarity |
| SD Card (16+ GB) | Personal | Storage for footage |
| Props: Ingredients & Tools | Personal | Flour, eggs, milk, knife, bowls, etc. |
| Fake “Professional” Outfit | Personal | Chef hat, apron, etc. |
| Editing Software | Adobe Premiere & After Effects | For split-screen and graphics |
| Sound Effects & Music | Free/Creative Commons | Cartoonish, comedic sounds |
LOCATIONS
- Kitchen (Main Shooting Location) – Needs space for chaotic movements and split-screen setup.
- Additional Backgrounds (if needed for “dream sequences”) – Possibly a green screen or another kitchen corner.
The intent of this project is a beginner chef wanting to try to be like the pros, with his sarcasm and wanna be humor and dullness, he makes his breakfast for the audience to not try at home. the whole thing is a 1 take masterpiece with purposely attempted dull edits that seem to be professional. the main video is 1 take and with editing i amplified sound and cut verbal mistakes, i gathered the ingredients needed and told myself i have to finish this and eat it. the bulk of the project took place in editing, i had to cut, order, edit the sound and keyframe elements in aswell as time the split screen and motion effects. finding the few extra sounds was another task as finding sounds for a want to be cooking pro is not easy. all said and done it came out perfect for me, the light humor works well and the sound effects add that little kick to it. i choose to keep my dog(Bondi “bond-eye” like the beach) as it added that feel of want to be pro chef but in a non pro environment. the whole idea is that he or me is a want to be pro in a non pro environment, the subtle dull sarcasm and humor adds to that aswell as the ingredients like the entire egg shell and all and the chili powder as those are not used in protein shakes. overall it came out good. i would have done a retake with more humor but i did not have time to as i had a death in my family.