Lotus: The Perfect Drive
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2.
This film is a passion project, and the Lotus Elan plus 2 is my own car.
I had dreamed of making this film for years, the Shotover competition motivated me to fulfil this dream.
I make my living filming car commercials for paying clients. What I like most about this project, is that it is a car commercial, for a car that is not commercially for sale.
For me, it is always about moving the camera. I think this is why I am drawn to car commercials. I am lucky enough to have access to some wonderful creative tools. I love discovering new ways of creating dynamic and engaging shots.
The Perfect Drive was made by a tiny on set crew. Just myself, my grip Josh Dunn, and a driver.
On the tracking days, there were three of us, with Heath Patterson fulfilling the precision driving role.
For the rig shot days, it was just Josh and myself. It was really satisfying setting the rigs with Josh, and then hitting record on the camera and driving the car myself.
We had access to a helicopter piloted by Brendan from Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters for one hour. Josh drove the car, and I operated the Shotover P1.
For the drone shots, Josh piloted the drone, I operated the camera and Ben Chapman handled the driving.
Expert Sound Recordist Makoto Takaoka came out for a drive with me one afternoon, and recorded the true sounds of the car.
For the post production, I was lucky enough to work with Editor Piers Faircloth-Harding.
My colourist Pete Richie did amazing job on the grade, and Jonny Pipe did a brilliant job mixing the audio.
We used the resources that we had available to us. It was really liberating to work within these constraints, and still make something that we are all proud of.
Director / DOP Ben Ruffell benruffell.com/
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Drone Operator Queenstown CAA102 Certified
Filmed on location in Queenstown, New Zealand
Wow, travelling 18545km in 1:03min. A breathtaking road, an iconic car and all that put together in a highly professional video that makes you want to grab your car keys right away. Thank you from Switzerland for sharing your passion!
WOW! Stunning filming there.
Very well done. Just bought my 70 Plus 2S 130, but it is a stripped restoration project. It will take years to sort, but your video is motivating me to kick into high gear, and get going!
Thanks!
Superb work Ben. I’ve got a 69 +2s and just love what you’re done to show the car off to it’s full potential.
Colin would be proud !
Amazing work man !! Just a beautiful video I wish I had your skills to help me with my work 🙂
Beautiful car, wonderfully displayed. This video raises the bar a bit, doesn't it? Where is this stunning roadway? Thank you for the ride-along.
Thank you for your kind words. This is my favourite local driving road. Between Queenstown and Glenorchy, in New Zealand.