Bentley Mulsanne Launch Film 2012
Launched at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show the New 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. The Mulliner Driving Specification version of the flagship Bentley Mulsanne offers improved driving dynamics care of enhanced sports suspension, and tuned steering. Yet with the same level of refined luxury one would expect from a Bentley. This is a car that makes the joy of driving its central focus. Whether you are behind the wheel or as a passenger, every journey is an event.
“Drive or Be Driven”… “How you arrive is up to you”
mustard-berlin were commissioned to produce and direct the launch film for the new 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. Filming took place in California shooting at locations in downtown LA, Las Vegas and in desert locations east of Vegas. The combined film and photo shoot was Directed & produced by mustard-berlin (Martin Bennett & Stephen French). Filmed with the Arri Alexa and the Canon 5D MkII.
Bentley film and photo shoot : California
Martin Bennett & Stephen French (mustard-berlin) have just directed and produced another film and photo production for Bentley Motors with agency Connect.
(CD Dennis Wilson / AD Richard Parsons / PM Melanie Tainty)
Shooting in California taking in downtown LA and several different locations all over the state we were on the road for 2 amazing weeks filming a new launch film and shooting stills photography.
For the film shoot we collaborated yet again with DP Jean-Baptist. The camera car, a supercharged Mercedes ML55 with edge system head and arm was provided by Performance Filmworks. Driven by Donny Bailey, Crane operated by Mike Barnett and Edge technician Carlos “Cafe” Cibils. An amazing and talented team of guys that were a pleasure to work with and made it possible for us to create some amazing driving camera moves. The film was originated on the amazing Arri Alexa using Zeiss Ultra Primes and Arri/Zeiss zooms. Additional fottage was captured using the Canon 5D MKII using Canon L prime lenses, operated by Martin & Stephen.
Photographer Graham Thorp was comissioned once again to shoot the stills. Using the Hasselblad H2 with a Phase One P65 back with Hasselblad lenses. The photos were a combination of statics and dynamic driving images shot in urban locations in LA and rural locations spread over the state of California. For the dynamic driving images we calibrated yet again with Move & Shoot and one of their LA based riggers Aaron Knoke.
We now move into post-production on both the film and stills. We cant reveal at this stage the model of the car but as soon as the images & film go live at the Geneva motor show we’ll upload them, watch this space…
Bentley launch film & photo shoot : Scotland
Martin Bennett & Stephen French (mustard-berlin) have just produced and directed another launch film and photo production for Bentley Motors with agency Connect. ( CD Dennis Wilson / AD Richard Parsons / PM Melanie Tainty)
Shot at a variety of locations in the highlands of Scotland. This shoot was the second stage of a film for a brand new Bentley to be release later this year. For the film shoot we collaborated with experienced DOP Steve Albins and his assistant / focus puller Gary Rogers. The camera equipment, camera car and arm were provided by Electra. The camera arm was superbly operated by Top Gear veteran Michael Drury.
The film was originated on the amazing Arri Alexa using Zeiss Ultra Primes and Arri/Zeiss zooms. Additional fottage was captured using the Canon 5D MKII using Canon L prime lenses, operated by Martin & Stephen.
Automotive photographer Graham Thorp was once again shooting the stills on the Hasselblad H2 with a P65 back with Hasselblad lenses. The photos were a combination of statics and dynamic driving images. For the dynamic driving images we worked with Pursuit Europe and their R1 rig operated Andy Galvin.
All the footage and stills are in Post production. Both are looking stunning. We cant reveal at this stage the model of the car but as soon as the images & film go live we’ll upload them, watch this space… (more…)
Bentley launch film & photo shoot : Spain
Stephen French & Martin Bennett (mustard-berlin) have just produced and directed another film and photo production for Bentley Motors with agency Connect. (AD Richard Parsons / PM Melanie Tainty / CD Dennis Wilson)
We spent 16 fantastic days on location in southern Spain shooting at a variety of locations in and around Malaga, Marbella, Almuñécar and Almeria.
The stills part of the project was shot by long time collaborator Graham Thorp. Shooting on the Hasselblad H2 with a P65 back with Hasselblad lenses for beautifully crisp images. The photos were a combination of statics and dynamic images. For the dynamic driving images we once again brought in rig company Move & Shoot and one of their excellent technicians, David Turnley.
For the film shoot we once again collaborated with French DOP Jean-Babptist Jay and his assistant Xavier Rodriguez who arrived from Paris to join the team. The camera car and flight head team were brought in from Barcelona. The camera car was provided by Carlos Sánchez Garcia, Camara Car.
The film material was originated on the 5D MKII using Canon L prime lenses, operated by Martin & Stephen with additional footage captured on the amazing Arri Alexa using Angenieux glass (Camera Car footage) by Jean-Baptist.
The film and photos are currently in the post production stage, and both are looking absolutely amazing! Unfortunately we cant reveal at this stage the model of the car but as soon as the images go live we’ll upload them, watch this space…
Bentley GT photo & film shoot : Switzerland
mustard-berlin (Martin Bennett & Stephen French) has just produced and directed a film and photo production for Bentley Motors with agency Connect. (AD Richard Parsons / PM Melanie Tainty)
We spent 12 amazing days on location in Switzerland surrounded by spectacular and dramatic landscape, stunning high-tec interior locations and lots of snow! In these technically and physically challenging environments we were added by superb local production manager Roger Neuburger (Allabout Productions).
The stills part of the project was shot by photographer Graham Thorp. Shooting on the Hasselblad H2 with a P65 back with Hasselblad lenses for beautifully detailed images. Once again working with Graham has been a pleasure and has led to breathtaking results. The photos were a combination of statics and dynamic images. For the dynamic driving images we worked with rig company Move & Shoot and one of their excellent technicians, Peter Creelmann.
For the film shoot we collaborated with French DOP Jean-Babptist Jay and his assistant Xavier Rodriguez who arrived from Paris to join the team. Also joining us from Paris were the camera car and flight head team. Comprising of Olivier Leblanc, Francis Auguy and Patrick Chizallet. With the camera car and equipment supplied by TSF Grip – Paris. A totally professional and exceptionally talented team of guys who worked under extreme conditions at high altitude in the Swiss Alps. For the second day of filming we shot great helicopter footage in one of the high alpine passes with experienced pilot “Capito”, Jürg Wiesmann. Again the team has really pulled out all the stops and we landed with superb footage!
The film material was originated on the RED-MX using Angenieux glass with additional footage captured on the 5D MKII using Canon L prime lenses.
We’ll upload the final photos and film in the near future so check our media gallery in the coming weeks.
