60-Second Mystery Novel Trailer

I am preparing to launch my latest novel and need a punchy 50-60 second video that I can embed on my website and push across social platforms. The concept should blend live-action and animation—think mixed-media compositing that gives a cinematic feel while letting illustrated elements sneak in to heighten suspense.

The tone must lean clearly into Mystery/Thriller territory. Viewers should feel the intrigue immediately, with quick visual clues about the main characters, flashes of the central plot twist, and atmospheric glimpses of the setting. Those three elements—characters, plot, setting—are the heart of this piece, so every frame needs to serve them.

What I’ll supply:
• A short synopsis, character bios, and any existing cover art
• Branding guidelines (fonts, color palette)

What I need from you:
• A storyboard or animatic for approval before full production
• All motion graphics, live-action footage sourcing or direction, and seamless compositing
• Royalty-free music/SFX that match the thriller mood
• Voice-over recording or guidance if you prefer I provide the read
• Final export in 1080p (H.264) plus square and vertical crops for social media

Acceptance criteria:
1. Runtime lands between 50-60 seconds.
2. Mixed-media execution is consistent and polished; no mismatched lighting or off-brand typography.
3. Clear narrative arc: hook, build, cliff-hanger.
4. Delivered in the agreed formats and passes the platform checks for YouTube, Instagram, and my site.

Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or comparable professional tools are expected so that I can request minor tweaks if needed. Let me know your concept ideas, sample work in the mystery space, and your typical turnaround time. I’m ready to get this trailer into production right away.

AI can be substituted for live action as it would likely be considerable less extensive and lest costly.