30-Second Photorealistic AI Cinematic
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
We need a 30-second, fully photorealistic cinematic produced with AI tools that captures a dramatic mood inside an indoor setting of a busy restaurant. Use the vintage spot linked below as structural inspiration—camera flow, pacing, and overall energy—but we're using a different script.
Reference clip: https://repository.duke.edu/dc/adviews/dmbb40230
Key creative notes
• The scene must hit a genuinely dramatic tone, with tension carried through lighting, acting, and sound design.
• Location is entirely interior. See https://repository.duke.edu/dc/adviews/dmbb40230
• Detailed character animations are essential; subtle facial micro-expressions and natural body mechanics should sell realism.
• Invest time in realistic lighting and shadows. Accurate bounce, occlusion, and soft-edge volumetrics will make or break the shot.
• Backgrounds need depth: working monitors, dust motes in light shafts, believable set dressing—no flat matte cards.
Deliverables
1. 30-second 4K video file (ProRes 422 HQ or lossless H.264)
2. Separate 16-bit WAV stereo mix plus a version with stems (dialogue, SFX, music)
3. Source project files showing your AI and compositing workflow (e.g., Stable Diffusion, Unreal Engine, Blender, After Effects)
4. One-page script and basic storyboard frames for approval before final render
Acceptance criteria
• Photorealism holds up on full-screen playback without uncanny artifacts.
• Lighting, animation, and set dressing match the dramatic brief.
• All visual elements are original or properly licensed.
I’m comfortable iterating quickly: one concept pass, one revision round after previz, and final polish. Let me know your preferred toolkit and timeframe so we can lock the schedule and get started right away.
Reference clip: https://repository.duke.edu/dc/adviews/dmbb40230
Key creative notes
• The scene must hit a genuinely dramatic tone, with tension carried through lighting, acting, and sound design.
• Location is entirely interior. See https://repository.duke.edu/dc/adviews/dmbb40230
• Detailed character animations are essential; subtle facial micro-expressions and natural body mechanics should sell realism.
• Invest time in realistic lighting and shadows. Accurate bounce, occlusion, and soft-edge volumetrics will make or break the shot.
• Backgrounds need depth: working monitors, dust motes in light shafts, believable set dressing—no flat matte cards.
Deliverables
1. 30-second 4K video file (ProRes 422 HQ or lossless H.264)
2. Separate 16-bit WAV stereo mix plus a version with stems (dialogue, SFX, music)
3. Source project files showing your AI and compositing workflow (e.g., Stable Diffusion, Unreal Engine, Blender, After Effects)
4. One-page script and basic storyboard frames for approval before final render
Acceptance criteria
• Photorealism holds up on full-screen playback without uncanny artifacts.
• Lighting, animation, and set dressing match the dramatic brief.
• All visual elements are original or properly licensed.
I’m comfortable iterating quickly: one concept pass, one revision round after previz, and final polish. Let me know your preferred toolkit and timeframe so we can lock the schedule and get started right away.