Objective

A cinematic promo video for a future cottage development, showcasing the cottages as a quiet, private escape in nature, where comfort, fresh air, and relaxation replace city noise.

Process & Creative Direction

We began with a focused briefing to define the visual style, video length, and overall cinematic mood. Once the direction was approved, I created a storyboard shot by shot to plan the flow, transitions, and key scenes.

One of the main challenges was adapting the client’s existing renders: they were provided in a 5:4 format, while the final promo needed to be delivered in 16:9. With Runway ML, I extended the renders through AI outpainting. This tool seamlessly generated the missing environment in a realistic way, perfectly matching the original renders and solving the format challenge without breaking the visual consistency.

To strengthen the emotional tone, the soundtrack was generated using ElevenLabs. For production, I combined several AI tools: Veo3, Seedream, and Kling AI to achieve smooth camera movement, realistic detail, and a premium film-like look.

Revisions were minimal and mostly technical, such as small timing adjustments, font updates for on-screen slogans, and adding partner branding at the end. Thanks to a clear workflow and aligned expectations from the start, the project moved quickly and resulted in a polished final promo video.

Final Delivery & Outcome

The final cinematic promo video was fully edited, polished, and delivered in formats ready for client presentations and marketing use. The entire project was completed within 5 days, with only minimal technical revisions, resulting in a high-end visual story that perfectly captured the luxury nature retreat atmosphere.