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Creative Brief: Hit the Road
Keyword Code: ROADP5BRIEF
It’s that time of year to take the fun and adventure on the road and into the great outdoors.
Shot-List Thought-Starters
• Overpacking — sitting on suitcase to close it
• Putting suitcases and bags in vehicle
• Pulling out of driveway
• Fastening seat belts
• Looking at map on phone or tablet
• Taking pics and selfies by roadside attraction or natural landmark
• Vehicle interiors — calm and collective
• Vehicle interiors — singing
• Hand outside window “making waves”
• Pushing stalled car
Suggested Conceptual Keywords: Fun, Adventure, Happiness, Carefree, Journey, Preparation, Togetherness, Freedom, Exploration
Typical Users: Insurance Companies, Credit Cards, Financial Investment, Tourism Services
Beautiful Girl Driving Vintage Car on Road Trip by ailaimages
Pro-Tip: Embrace the light. Subjects that primarily take place outdoors are prime for using natural light. Sun flares are more than welcome.
Casting Considerations: Authenticity with talent and imagery. Accept the challenge to subtract artificiality from your setups. In other words, keep it REAL. These things will play an important role in the success of your shoot.
Location Diversity: Open Roads, Forests, Beaches, Deserts
Before You Shoot:
• Please check what content already exists in the Pond5 marketplace
• Think about a visual approach that will result in new and fresh footage
Submission Checklist:
• Remember to tag your clips with the keyword code: ROADP5BRIEF
• Have all property and model releases filled out and submitted
• No logos or brands may be visible in any of the clips
• Don’t forget to add any applicable conceptual keywords
Top image: Family in Car Together, Taking Road Trip by ImageSource
Creative Brief: Portraits
Keyword Code: PORTRAITSP5BRIEF
Portraits have proven to be big sellers and we can never have too many in our collection. The demand to replenish this subject with fresh faces is always high. Beyond a simple portrait, you may want to push the image further to illustrate a deeper meaning behind the character. For instance, an occupational uniform or religious clothing will add a whole other dimension. With that said, capturing simple portraits with a variety of ages and ethnicities will add tremendous value to your portfolio.
Shot-List Thought-Starters
• Babies
• Toddlers
• Children
• Teens
• Young Adults
• Adults
• Seniors
• Large Family Portraits (multi-generational)
• Friends
• Couples
• Businesses/Occupations
Suggested Keywords: Confidence, Testimonial, Sincerity, Happiness, Serenity, Intimacy, Closeness, Individuality
Typical Users: Banking and Investment, Health and Beauty Products, Telecommunication Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Public Service Announcements, Advocacy Groups, Internet Services, Educational Services, Entertainment, Credit Cards
Slow Motion Portrait of Happy Mature Woman Smiling by ailaimages
Pro-Tip: If time allows, run your talent through a variety of emotions/expressions, but make them subtle. Be aware of when the talent is overacting. In addition, get coverage (Close-Up, Medium, and Wide shots). It’s best to shoot the subjects in their natural environments or real locations. Choosing to shoot with shallower depth of field allows the subject to be the center of focus as well as blurring out the background to avoid other recognizable people and locations. In general, shooting portraits with a shallower depth of field will be more attractive. If you can add a prop such as a phone, tablet, or headphones after the initial portrait, you will also be making the most of the day and your efforts.
Location Diversity: Urban, Suburban, and Rural
Before You Shoot:
• Please check what content already exists in the Pond5 marketplace
• Think about a visual approach that will result in new and fresh footage
Submission Checklist:
• Remember to tag your clips with the keyword code: PORTRAITSP5BRIEF
• Have all property and model releases filled out and submitted
• No logos or brands may be visible in any of the clips
• Don’t forget to add any applicable conceptual keywords
Top image: Close-up of Businesswoman Outdoors by moodboard
Story Selling: Why Gear Isn’t Your Most Important Asset
There’s no doubt that the advances in technologies for filmmakers are amazing, but they’re still just tools, and your skills with them are there to support your idea.