0:00Helicopter and boat at sea
A dramatic wide shot captured from a low perspective, showcasing a dark, turbulent sea under an equally dark, cloudy, and ominous sky. A dark, military-style helicopter hovers in the upper right quadrant of the frame, emitting a powerful, bright white searchlight downwards, illuminating a section of the rough, dark grey-blue water. In the distant background, on the left horizon, a stark black lighthouse stands tall against the gloom, its beacon barely visible. The water is depicted with large, dark, choppy waves, glistening slightly where touched by the searchlight. The overall color palette is dominated by deep blues, greys, and blacks, creating a somber and mysterious atmosphere. As the scene unfolds, a translucent white speed boat begins to emerge from behind the dark waves in the mid-ground, slowly becoming illuminated.
0:03Boat emerging with voiceover
This scene continues the wide shot from a low perspective, maintaining the dramatic portrayal of a dark, choppy sea under a cloudy, ominous sky. The camera has subtly advanced, providing a slightly clearer view of the action. The dark military-style helicopter remains in the upper right, its intense searchlight cutting through the darkness to illuminate the now more visible translucent white speed boat in the mid-ground. The distant black lighthouse on the left horizon persists as a static element in the somber landscape. Overlaid text appears on the screen: "You're probably wondering why" from 0:04 to 0:06, followed by "Michelin isn't showing you roads." from 0:06 to 0:07. The lighting is highly contrasting, with the ethereal glow of the searchlight sharply delineating elements against the deep, desaturated blues and blacks of the ocean and sky.
0:07Boat and helicopter on stormy sea
The scene progresses, maintaining the wide, low-angle perspective of the turbulent, dark sea and cloudy sky. The dark military-style helicopter remains hovering in the upper right, its powerful searchlight continuing to brightly illuminate the translucent white speed boat in the mid-ground. The boat is actively navigating the large, dark waves, creating small splashes. The distant lighthouse is still visible on the left horizon, subtly anchoring the scene. Text overlay appears on the screen: "Why you're looking at a boat." from 0:08 to 0:10. The lighting emphasizes the dramatic contrast, with the intense, almost ethereal glow of the searchlight cutting through the deep, desaturated blues and blacks of the ocean and sky, underscoring the harsh and challenging conditions. The camera follows the boat's movement and then dips slightly, briefly obscuring the boat behind a rising wave before reappearing.
0:10Transparent boat on turbulent water
The camera has now risen from below the water's surface, offering a slightly elevated, medium-shot perspective of the translucent white speed boat as it navigates the dark, choppy water. The helicopter and lighthouse from previous scenes are no longer visible, narrowing the focus entirely to the boat and its immediate, menacing environment of dark waves. The water is rendered with a glossy, almost oil-like texture, reflecting minimal light but displaying significant movement, troughs, and crests. Text overlay appears on the screen: "There's a very good reason." from 0:11 to 0:12, followed by "You're on the water," from 0:13 to 0:14. The boat appears both fragile and resilient against the powerful, dark sea. The overall mood is tense and serious, dominated by a limited color palette of deep greys, blacks, and the distinct bright, almost glowing white-blue of the transparent boat.
0:14Close-up of boat navigating waves
A dynamic, low-angle close-up shot intensely captures the translucent white speed boat as it crashes through and over large, dark, turbulent waves. The camera is positioned very close to the water level, dramatically emphasizing the scale and power of the waves and the boat's direct interaction with them. The boat's transparent hull is highly prominent, meticulously highlighting its internal components, such as machinery and a transparent figure at the controls, which are now more distinctly visible. Text overlay appears on the screen: "rushing to save lives." from 0:14 to 0:15, and "Managing the unpredictable." from 0:16 to 0:17. The dark water is rendered with high detail, showing reflective surfaces and subtle foam as the boat vigorously cuts through it. The dramatic lighting makes the transparent boat almost glow with an ethereal light against the dark, ominous background of the sea.
0:17Boat through waves with weather elements
The camera maintains a dynamic close-up, continuing its close tracking of the translucent white speed boat as it bravely navigates the dark, choppy sea. The boat's transparent design, meticulously showcasing its internal mechanics and the transparent pilot figure, remains the central visual focus. Text overlay appears on the screen: "The wind, the waves, the near-zero visibility." from 0:17 to 0:20. The dark, ominous sky is visible in the background, adding to the stormy and challenging atmosphere. The dramatic lighting enhances the contrast, causing the transparent boat to distinctly stand out as a luminous, resilient object against the dark, turbulent environment. The water surface exhibits a dark, glossy quality, and the boat's movement is vigorous and impactful, generating splashes as it cuts through the waves.
0:20Waves and boat emerging
This low-angle shot initially focuses exclusively on the dark, turbulent water, showcasing the textured, reflective surfaces of large, dark grey waves. The camera begins at a very low vantage point, almost submerged, only revealing the crests and deep troughs of the powerful waves. The sky above is a consistent dark blue-grey, contributing to the moody atmosphere. Text overlay appears on the screen: "The huge waves." from 0:21 to 0:22. As the camera gradually rises, a section of the translucent white speed boat briefly becomes visible on the right side of the frame, hinting at its presence as it crests a wave. The camera then dips back down, once again obscuring the boat behind a wall of water. The movement of the water is fluid, powerful, and menacing, dominating the frame.
0:23Transparent boat with text
The camera is positioned very low, almost at water level, looking upwards at the translucent white speed boat as it dynamically rises and falls with the dark, turbulent waves. The boat occupies a significant portion of the upper frame, its transparent structure meticulously revealing the intricate internal components and the transparent figure seated at the helm. Text overlay appears on the screen: "What you're not worried about is your boat." from 0:23 to 0:25. The dark, glossy water creates a striking contrast with the bright, almost ethereal glowing quality of the boat. The moody, dark blue-grey sky is visible in the upper left background, adding depth to the scene. The lighting emphasizes the boat's luminescence against the dark, powerful sea, highlighting its structural integrity.
0:26Inside the transparent boat
This shot smoothly transitions to a dynamic close-up, tracking along the side of the transparent white speed boat. The camera moves forward, gradually revealing more of the boat's internal, skeletal structure and the complex, transparent mechanical components within. The dark, textured water remains visible in the lower left portion of the frame, subtly reflecting some of the boat's light. Text overlay appears on the screen: "Because where you see a boat, we see much more." from 0:26 to 0:29. The lighting is focused and bright on the boat's transparent parts, making them glow and stand out vividly against the darker background of the water and sky. The scene is entirely focused on showcasing the innovative and intricate internal construction of the vessel, emphasizing its engineering marvel.
0:29Abstract fabric materials
A close-up shot of abstract, dark grey, curved sheet-like materials with subtly textured surfaces. These materials are artfully overlapped and flow dynamically, creating an almost organic and futuristic composition against a deep blue-grey background that gradually darkens to black towards the bottom of the frame. One section of the material reveals a finely woven, intricate mesh-like pattern, strongly suggesting a high-tech or ultra-resistant fabric. Text overlay appears on the screen: "Innovative technology: ultra-resistant fabrics." from 0:30 to 0:34. The lighting is soft but with precisely defined highlights along the curves and edges, emphasizing their contours and unique textures. The overall color palette is muted yet sophisticated, focusing on various shades of grey and deep blue.
0:34Composite material detail
A closer, dynamic shot, continuing the abstract theme and focusing on a different section of the dark, curved sheet-like material. The surface texture is now even more pronounced and highly detailed, showcasing a finely patterned, almost woven or grid-like structure in a lighter grey that provides stark contrast against the darker, underlying material. Text overlay appears on the screen: "An advanced composite, multiple times stronger than its individual components." from 0:34 to 0:40. The deep blue-grey background smoothly transitions to black, further emphasizing the material itself. The lighting is subtle yet precise, meticulously bringing out the intricate details and apparent layered composition of the composite material, creating a strong sense of advanced engineering and robustness.
0:40Interwoven materials
An extreme close-up shot that intensely emphasizes the intricate texture and layering of the dark, abstract material. The surface displays a granular or finely woven pattern in a lighter grey, extending across a significant portion of the frame. The material clearly appears to be composed of multiple interwoven or fused layers, highlighting its complex construction. Text overlay appears on the screen: "It takes unique expertise to bring together materials that won't stay together." from 0:40 to 0:46. The background is a solid, deep dark blue-grey, serving to isolate and highlight the material itself without distraction. The lighting is exceptionally precise, designed to bring out the minute details of the composite structure, showcasing its advanced and innovative nature.
0:46Transparent boat re-emerges
This scene marks a dynamic return to the translucent white speed boat. The camera executes a fluid close-up, panning from an abstract view of sleek, dark curves to sharply reveal the smooth, reflective curves of the boat's transparent hull. The dark, textured water is once again clearly visible beneath the boat, providing a contextual backdrop. Text overlay appears on the screen: "To resolve paradoxes, like being lightweight" from 0:47 to 0:49. The lighting is bright and focused on the boat, causing its transparent features to glow with an internal luminescence, creating a striking contrast with the dark, slightly reflective water. This shot highlights the elegant engineering and design of the vessel.
0:49Aerial view of transparent boat
An elevated, medium shot captures the translucent white speed boat as it navigates through dark, turbulent water. The camera performs a slow, deliberate rotation around the boat, offering a comprehensive, almost 360-degree view of its transparent construction. This perspective clearly showcases the pilot figure and intricate internal components as the boat gracefully rides the waves. Text overlay appears on the screen: "and rugged at the same time. Trustworthy!" from 0:50 to 0:53. The dark water reflects some of the boat's inherent luminescence, adding to the visual appeal. The sky overhead is a deep, dark blue. The overall perspective effectively highlights the boat's innovative form, its structural integrity, and its seamless interaction with the challenging marine environment, emphasizing its reliability.
0:53Boat enveloped by waves
The video concludes with a dramatic low-angle, medium shot. The camera slowly pulls back and slightly lowers its position, centering the translucent white speed boat within the frame. Large, dark, menacing waves, rendered with a glossy, almost oil-like texture, dynamically rise and surround the boat, making it appear both small and vulnerable yet remarkably resilient against the overwhelming force of nature. The transparent structure of the boat, along with the distinct pilot figure inside, remains clearly visible, glowing with an internal light against the dark, tumultuous background. Text overlay appears on the screen: "That's critical when you need to be at your best" from 0:53 to 0:56, followed by "in the most extreme conditions." from 0:56 to 0:57. The lighting is moody and intense, with stark contrasts between the glowing boat and the deep, dark blues and blacks of the tumultuous sea, powerfully conveying the theme of performance under extreme pressure.