A Film of the Prius

[Mirza]

Yea good idea... you might want to use Toyota's paint comparison. It's something like driving 150,000 miles puts out as much pollution as painting a small room... I don't remember it exactly though. I'm sure you could do something creative with that idea.

[TonyPSchaefer]

But whatever you do, DO NOT illustrate low emissions but wrapping your lips around the tailpipe.

"Toyota Prius, so clean you couldn't possibly commit suicide with it."

What? You were thinking it, I'm just the one who said it.

[daniel]

Originally posted by Ptpiz
Nice! I like it. Keep the ideas coming people!

That idea could go something like this.. \"In fact, the Prius is so silent when the ICE isn't on that some people may not be aware that a car is on their tail.\"

Actually, that is actually true. Once I was driving behind a group of people who were just standing right in the middle of the street blocking the whole street. I had to beep at them to get their attention and for them to notice that a car was trying to get through! THEY DIDNT EVEN NOTICE!

I had that happen on numerous occasions with my old Civic. Some people just don't pay attention.

[Sun__Tzu]

Originally posted by Ptpiz
Nice! I like it. Keep the ideas coming people!

That idea could go something like this.. \"In fact, the Prius is so silent when the ICE isn't on that some people may not be aware that a car is on their tail.\"

Actually, that is actually true. Once I was driving behind a group of people who were just standing right in the middle of the street blocking the whole street. I had to beep at them to get their attention and for them to notice that a car was trying to get through! THEY DIDNT EVEN NOTICE!

I've had this happen while riding in my friend's classic Prius. What exactly do you guys do when this happens (usually in parking lots and residential side streets). It doesn't seem right to honk, since its kinda rude and would probably startle them. And rolling down the window to yell seems a bit, um, drunken. I was thinking a bicycle horn...

[flyingprius]

Pete,
That's totally wicked cool that your portfolio will enjoy the addition of a Prius film! I don't know what you can do with your Mac and your editing program, but if you are able to take parts of videos that are already on the Internet, Toyota has some cool stuff posted around. They have their introductory video for the Prius on the Japanese website; something in the video might appeal to you. Also at the end of the video is a cool commerical they made. You can watch the English version of the commercial on Toyota's Dutch website. Besides the commercial and the New York auto show launch, the Dutch site has four different videos about the technical wizardry of the Prius with some specific details like carbon dioxide emissions per mile and safety features; the videos have some good info that might help you. Speaking of safety, keep in mind that the Prius scored higher than any other car in the large family car segment in the European New Car Assessment; earning 5 stars. There's a misconception that you can dispell: the Prius is not that safe... it is!
You already know all about the unique features that the #9 package has like Bluetooth and Smart Entry. Something interesting to add would be the GPS and Bluetooth integration. For example, if you need to go to a Toyota dealership, you simply press the "voice" button on the multi-function steering wheel and say "Toyota Dealership". Then one pops up and you can press the Toyota icon on the screen. When it pulls up yo' Toyota dealership, all you got to do to call them is press the telephone icon and you're set. You can also mention that, no, it doesn't have a Hemi...
I've seen your other movies; your editing is very professional; you are really talented for your age. I doubt that you need very much help with the movie.
Good Luck, I look forward to seeing it.
-flyingprius
Websites mentioned above are below



http://www.toyota.co.jp/company/prius/en/
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=3&id2=193
http://www.toyota.nl/showroom/prius/gallery.html

[daniel]

Originally posted by Sun__Tzu
I've had this happen while riding in my friend's classic Prius.  What exactly do you guys do when this happens (usually in parking lots and residential side streets).  It doesn't seem right to honk, since its kinda rude and would probably startle them.  And rolling down the window to yell seems a bit, um, drunken.  I was thinking a bicycle horn...

An aaauuugaaa horn would be cool. I just give a very brief tap on the horn. Not rude. A brief tap says, "Hi. Look behind you. Car coming." A long honk is rude. A long honk says, "Hey you @#!!&%, can't you look where you're going???"

[victor]

For the Movie: be original. there are so many videos around that say this is how it works blah blah blah... Show the unique things like the 2 power outlets, the placment f the HSD control unit. How about some really close closeups of the bodywork at angles to impress. Use a boom and track from the front to back over the top edge of the car and from side to side back and front. Display the "toys" such as calendar, maintenance screen etc.

@Sun__Tzu: how about a Swiss Cow bell? Hold it out of the window and swing it, or goto extreams and get a truck compressed air horn fitted :twisted:

[ericbecky]

Sun__Tzu
How about adding a soothing digital voice, ala KITT from Knight Rider, that says, “Excuse me please, I’d like to proceed.”

[LeVautRien]

Oh there definatly has to be something from Knight Rider...that would make the movie. :mrgreen: