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Ben Ruffell · January 18th, 2011, 02:41 PM

We shot this on location in Central Otago and Wellington, New Zealand. All of the effects were achieved in camera. Shot using an EX3 Letus Nano and the low light shots were done with a Canon 5D2.

Craig Parkes · January 18th, 2011, 09:03 PM

Great Work Ben. At first I wasn't 100% sure on the creative content - because I was thinking this is beautiful, but what is it advertising. I am a bit cynical and have seen a bit too much of unrelated beauty shots selling unrelated products recently.

But for diamonds - both the content and the composition makes perfect sense, and certainly left me curious about the company and the work they are doing!

Very cool to see they are also a New Zealand company doing work that would stand out on the international stage, just like this commercial!

Ben Ruffell · January 19th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Thanks Craig,

Yes, Darren the Director came up with the story - and I think it's a good fit. There is a nice journey.I was also surprised to find out that 1791 is a local company exporting to the world!

Alan Melville · January 20th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Ben,

Loved it.

Only shot, and this is purely personal, I didn't like was 1:06 to 1:0750 [ish] I'd have kept her hand stationary and used a slider from R to L but hey, I can't say I've made an ad anything like that.... :)

Well done.

Al

PS Did you get paid with the rock????????

Ben Ruffell · January 20th, 2011, 10:43 PM

Alan... my girlfriend could not believe that I did not come home with a ring!

Alan Melville · January 20th, 2011, 11:33 PM

Ben,

So what's it like sleeping in the doghouse...I hope it's waterproof and he didn't take his blanket when he got moved onto the back porch !!!!!!!!!

Al

January 18th, 2011, 02:41 PM	#1
Ben Ruffell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queenstown, New Zealand Posts: 117	Say Yes Commercail We shot this on location in Central Otago and Wellington, New Zealand. All of the effects were achieved in camera. Shot using an EX3 Letus Nano and the low light shots were done with a Canon 5D2. Say Yes on Vimeo

January 18th, 2011, 09:03 PM	#2
Craig Parkes Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 444	Great Work Ben. At first I wasn't 100% sure on the creative content - because I was thinking this is beautiful, but what is it advertising. I am a bit cynical and have seen a bit too much of unrelated beauty shots selling unrelated products recently. But for diamonds - both the content and the composition makes perfect sense, and certainly left me curious about the company and the work they are doing! Very cool to see they are also a New Zealand company doing work that would stand out on the international stage, just like this commercial! __________________ www.afterglow.co.nz

January 19th, 2011, 01:31 AM	#3
Ben Ruffell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queenstown, New Zealand Posts: 117	Thanks Craig, Yes, Darren the Director came up with the story - and I think it's a good fit. There is a nice journey.I was also surprised to find out that 1791 is a local company exporting to the world!

January 20th, 2011, 07:01 AM	#4
Alan Melville Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Fixed Address :) Western Australia Posts: 275	Ben, Loved it. Only shot, and this is purely personal, I didn't like was 1:06 to 1:0750 [ish] I'd have kept her hand stationary and used a slider from R to L but hey, I can't say I've made an ad anything like that.... :) Well done. Al PS Did you get paid with the rock????????

January 20th, 2011, 10:43 PM	#5
Ben Ruffell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queenstown, New Zealand Posts: 117	Alan... my girlfriend could not believe that I did not come home with a ring!

January 20th, 2011, 11:33 PM	#6
Alan Melville Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Fixed Address :) Western Australia Posts: 275	Ben, So what's it like sleeping in the doghouse...I hope it's waterproof and he didn't take his blanket when he got moved onto the back porch !!!!!!!!! Al