There's often a heightened realism to the work of German director Juergen Bollmeyer who seeks to reveal grace wherever it occurs, which in this commercial is in both the natural world and the technological excellence of Mercedes-Benz.
To exaggerate the seasonal differences, all shot in-camera in Vancouver, BC, The Mill team added more snow, rain, swirls of autumn leaves, and gravel shooting out from beneath the tyres. They also stabilized the car within every shot and for each season - that's 32 shots! Not all of the seasonal shots are intended to line up perfectly, as the slight mismatch gives a more organic feel to the commercial.
Agency: Merkley+Partners
Producer: Adina Sales
Production Company: Gearhead (Vancouver BC)
Director: Juergen Bollmeyer
Executive Producer: Marc Dub
Editing Company: V2
Editor: Vito DeSario
VFX & Design: The Mill
VFX Producer: Wendy Garfinkle
2D Artists: Dirk Greene, Jamie Scott, Richard De Carteret, Angus Kneale