I shot a solo coffee spec ad with a minimal setup. Would love some cinematography feedback!
Heyaaa!!
I’m an India-based filmmaker, and I created a solo spec commercial for Blue Tokai coffee. Since I was working all alone, I ended up wearing all the hats—writing, lighting, shooting, editing, and even acting in it myself.
Given my limited resources, my main goal was to see how much production value and mood I could squeeze out of a very small setup. I really tried to focus on intentional framing, cinematic lighting, and visual storytelling to set the right atmosphere.
Here is a quick look at the tools I used to bring it together:
The Gear:
Nikon Z6III paired with a 28-75mm f/2.8 lens.
Kept the lighting simple with a Godox SL60W and a tiny Hiffin 7W.
The Look (Post-Production):
Cut and finished entirely in DaVinci Resolve.
Used Dehancer for the color grade, aiming for a cinematic feel with a Fujifilm 3513 emulation.
I’m really looking to grow as a visual storyteller, so I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts. Whether it’s about the lighting choices, the pacing, or the overall vibe—please don't hold back on the constructive criticism!
Click here to watch the full ad on youtube
(I've also attached a few of my favorite stills above so you can see the framing!)
ps- This isn't my work. I posted this on behalf of u/date_007. He's new to reddit, doesn't have enough karma and still finding his way through this app (I mean- reddit can be intimidating for beginners- there's just so much going on hehe). So I figured that I'd post for him :). Happy watching!