Context
We are an escape room (Blackout-Room, https://blackout-room.com/) with two universes:
- Le Sorcier Maudit — inspired by the Harry Potter universe (without direct elements from the movie)
- Mécanisation — steampunk/post-apocalyptic universe
A few years ago, we ordered promotional videos (classic editing based on professional photos, simple effects: glow on the wand, igniting torch, light parallax). These videos worked well, but have become too familiar to our audience — we showed them too often, fresh content is needed.
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSy6YgB_gdQ
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfSDDeMLjEU
Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2numswdTBv0
Project Goal
To recreate promotional videos in the same spirit (dynamic, atmospheric, for advertising on AdWords/Instagram/Facebook), but using modern video generation/animation tools based on AI, to go much further than simple static effects: for example, bringing photos to life into a full video scene (a wizard casting a spell on another, steam/smoke erupting from a steampunk mechanism, a character moving in the scenery, etc.) based on our existing photos.
Required Results
3 videos in the first stage (the video about the gift certificate will be added later if necessary):
- Video for the universe "Le Sorcier Maudit"
- Video for the universe "Mécanisation"
- General video presentation of the escape room (both universes)
- Each video in 3 formats: square 1:1 (1080x1080), vertical 9:16 (Stories/Reels), horizontal 16:9 (feed/YouTube)
- Short duration (~20-30 seconds)
- MP4/MOV, H.264, audio stereo AAC 128kbps+
What Style We Are Looking For
- Smooth, well-crafted transitions between scenes (without abrupt cuts)
- Animation of decor/character elements, not just Ken Burns/basic parallax
- Compliance with the brand's visual identity (logo and brand book will be provided)
- Decreasing rhythm: the first scene is calmer to allow reading the text, subsequent scenes are shorter
What We Provide
- Professional photos of both universes (high resolution)
- Logo in vector format (AI)
- Old videos for reference (to show the tone/style that needs to be recognized but surpassed — not copied)
- Script text + storyboard of scenes (parallax), which I will prepare myself
What We Expect from the Performer
- Proficiency in one or more modern AI video generation/animation tools (image-to-video, motion, etc.)
- Classic editing skills (transitions, typography, sound design, export according to specified characteristics)
- Portfolio with examples of AI animation on static images (not just classic editing)
- Ability to quickly make adjustments based on feedback (in a ticket format: one brief per video, adjustments collected in one place)
Budget / Timeline
To be discussed depending on the number of videos and the level of animation — please indicate a price range per video and an estimated delivery time in your response.
How to Respond
Please send:
- Portfolio (preferably with an example of AI animation based on a static photo)
- AI tools you usually use
- Approximate price and timeline estimate
