DIRECTOR
CINEMATOGRAPHER
SOUND
CLIENT
YEAR
Hari Harsh
Roshan Arham
Vaibhav
Xiaomi
2024
Overview
At The Green Hype, our team was thrilled to collaborate with Xiaomi, a leading smartphone brand, on the creation of a product showcase video for their latest budget-friendly offering, the Redmi Note 10S. Our objective was to highlight the phone's cutting-edge features and capabilities in a visually captivating manner that would resonate with the Gen Z audience. With Xiaomi's tagline "Challenge Your Boundaries" as our guiding principle, we set out to craft a futuristic and innovative aesthetic that would appeal to the younger, budget-conscious demographic.
Challenges & Approach
The primary challenge we faced was creating a compelling product showcase that effectively communicated the Redmi Note 10S's diverse features while maintaining a cohesive and visually striking narrative. Our approach was to employ a unique visual style incorporating various film grain textures, including 35mm, 45mm, and digital grains, which served as a unifying artistic element throughout the video. The one-minute ad eschewed a traditional storyline in favor of a series of visually captivating vignettes, each showcasing a specific feature of the phone. Our director and editor, Hari Harsh, embraced a futuristic aesthetic inspired by the brand's "Challenge Your Boundaries" ethos and the target audience's affinity for cutting-edge technology.
The result
The "Purple Grain" project, named after the prominent color palette of the Redmi Note 10S and our signature use of the color green, was a resounding success for our team. The final video seamlessly blended stunning visuals, artistic grain textures, and dynamic showcases of the phone's features, creating a captivating and immersive experience for the Gen Z audience. Remarkably, the video was shot entirely on the Redmi Note 10S itself, a testament to the phone's capabilities and a clever marketing strategy. Despite a minimal budget, the video garnered an impressive 22K organic views, demonstrating its ability to resonate with the target audience. Our visionary director Hari Harsh's innovative approach resulted in a product showcase that not only highlighted the Redmi Note 10S's features but also established a strong brand identity for Xiaomi in the budget smartphone market. The video's success solidified The Green Hype's reputation for creating compelling and visually stunning content that achieves business objectives while pushing the boundaries of creativity.
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