Proposal 1: “The Drive Within
Length: 60–90 seconds
Tone: Calm, reflective, natural light
Gear: Tripod or handheld, natural sound + light
Scene 1 — The Stillness Before the Drive (0:00–0:10)
Shot 1 – Establishing Shot
- Park the car at golden hour (sunrise/sunset).
- Use a low tripod angle about 10 ft away.
- Slowly pan or stay still — just capture the calm scene.
Shot 2 – Door Handle / Key Turn
- Hand reaches for handle or presses start button.
- Shoot tight close-up, focus on reflections and movement.
Scene 2 — Ignition and Preparation (0:10–0:30)
Shot 3 – Dashboard Lights
- Camera just behind the driver’s shoulder.
- Lights come on, faint glow on their face.
- Capture quiet anticipation — no talking needed.
Shot 4 – Foot Pedal / Gear Shift
- Use slow-mo (if possible) for foot pressing the pedal or hand shifting gears.
- Frame tightly; focus on detail and texture.
Scene 3 — The Start of Motion (0:30–0:50)
Shot 5 – POV: The Road Ahead
- Mount camera on dashboard or handheld in passenger seat.
- Capture the moment the car starts moving and sunlight flares.
Shot 6 – Exterior Drive-By
- Have a friend film from the roadside as the car passes.
- Keep it smooth and simple — one or two passes are enough.
Scene 4 — Flow and Reflection (0:50–1:10)
Shot 7 – Mirror Reflection
- Focus on the side mirror showing either the driver’s eyes or passing scenery.
- Keep depth of field shallow to blur background softly.
Shot 8 – Light and Shadows
- Drive through a tree-lined road — shoot from behind or side window.
- Let light flicker naturally across the car; no need for fancy movement.
Scene 5 — The Journey’s Rhythm (1:10–1:30)
Shot 9 – Wheels in Motion
- Ground-level shot beside the car as it rolls slowly.
- Capture tire spinning; natural dust or road texture.
Shot 10 – Wide Closing Shot
- Set up camera far away on tripod or use drone if available.
- Car drives off toward horizon — ambient sounds fade out.
⚡ Proposal 2: Pulse
Length: 60–90 seconds
Tone: Sleek, energetic
Sound: Engine revs + subtle beat
Style: Quick cuts, tight framing
Shot 1 – Ignition (0:00–0:10)
- Tight close-up of start button.
- Dashboard lights flick on — quick cut to gauge cluster glow.
Shot 2 – Power Building (0:10–0:25)
- Cut between quick close-ups:
- Foot pressing pedal
- Hand shifting gear
- Engine shaking slightly under hood
- Add subtle rev sounds for rhythm.
Shot 3 – Momentum (0:25–0:45)
- Drive-by shot on empty road.
- Use a tripod pan or handheld gimbal following the car.
- Keep horizon straight; focus on smooth motion.
Shot 4 – Focus (0:45–1:00)
- Inside the car: close-up of driver’s eyes in mirror.
- Lights or reflections move across glass as road passes.
Shot 5 – Resolution (1:00–1:20)
End with subtle reflection or light fade.
Car slows and stops in scenic area.
Wide shot; sound fades to calm ambient noise.