A Film of the Prius

Smart Start and Auto Entry at Night.... maybe you could even do a comedy thing with friends... video tape the Prius in stealth mode sneaking up on your unsuspecting friends (actors).

 

And you can play the Jaws theme while you do it. Maybe you can make a shark mod for your Prius, the Meow Mix car was pretty impressive.

Certainly tackle the mpg issue. Anyone thinking they are going to get 60 mpg commuting 3 miles to work will be very disappointed. It will still be better than what they are driving now but that isn't the definition of "city driving". Give them the goods on how to get good and poor mileage. It isn't just jack rabbit starts, crawling off the line up hill isn't going to help.

 

You could also show the difference in mpg when going 55 mpg and 65mpg. This may help prevent people from being "disappointed" when they find that their 70-75 mph freeway commutes don't meet the EPA estimates.

Be sure to show the more than ample amount of storage space. Seats folded down; storage spot for the rear hatch area cover.

Show how much driver/passenger room there is and that even "taller" adults can sit quite comfortably in the rear seats. Have a tall person get in/out of the car.

Show how the computer can store additional infomation, like when maintenance was performed, etc.

A few explanations of the dash/screens that show the flow of energy.

Some views from inside the cabin to show how much viewing area is available.

 

Well... driving at 70-75 mph, my Prius gets about 54 mpg.

 

54mpg is great mileage! but the combined EPA rating for the 2004 Prius is 55, and prospective owners might wonder why 55 is not attainable at all speeds and on all terrain.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is a way the film could address the EPA's statement that "Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. "
(emphasis added)

Since the movie is target for "prospecting Prius owners", it might be good to address this up front.

 

How about something related to the low emissions, too.

You need some way to visualize for the audience how much emissions comes out of a normal car's exhaust and then compare it to how much comes out of a Prius.

 

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.

 

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

 

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...

 

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

 

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???"

 

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:

 

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

 

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