0:00intro text screens
The scene opens with a pure black background. Centered horizontally and vertically, white sans-serif text appears. First, 'At GM, we're having a conversation.' appears for a moment, then fades out as 'So, how far do you think' fades in, staying on screen until the transition. The lighting is uniform, illuminating only the text, creating a stark, minimalist, and direct atmosphere. There are no visual elements other than the text, emphasizing the message.
0:02presenter question
A medium shot frames a confident woman with curly dark hair, speaking directly towards off-screen characters. She is standing against a modern office background featuring warm-toned wooden panels with sleek vertical light strips. She wears a professional tan blazer over a white patterned blouse, holding a dark brown tablet in her left hand. Her expression is engaging and slightly questioning. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her face and the clean lines of the wooden wall. The perspective is eye-level, fostering an interactive feeling.
0:03conference room presentation
A wide shot reveals a contemporary conference room with warm wood-paneled walls. In the center, a minimalist, disassembled car chassis (GM's Ultium EV platform with large wheels and an orange battery pack) is laid out. A large flat-screen monitor on the back wall displays 'Our vision: Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion.' The presenter woman stands at the front, facing a diverse group of four colleagues who are looking at the chassis and screen. The lighting is bright and even, suggesting an indoor office setting. The room has a clean, professional, and slightly futuristic aesthetic with its smooth surfaces and integrated lighting. White text 'GM's Ultium EVs can go?' appears on the screen.
0:05colleagues reacting
A medium shot focuses on three of the colleagues (two men and one woman) from the previous scene, slightly to the right of the frame. The woman, with long dark hair, wears a light blouse and dark cardigan, looking thoughtful. The man next to her, with long dark hair tied back, wears a denim shirt over a green t-shirt, appearing engaged. The third man, with short brown hair, wears a plaid shirt, smiling slightly. In the background, the large screen changes to display 'Carbon neutral' with the 'gm' logo. The environment remains the modern wood-paneled conference room. White text '180 miles?' then 'More?' appears at the bottom of the screen, indicating a dialogue.
0:06presenter smiling
Similar to the earlier shot, this is a medium close-up of the main presenter woman. She stands against the warm wood-paneled wall, holding her tablet. She has a bright, confident smile, her curly hair framing her face. Her head is tilted slightly as she looks towards the off-screen participants. The lighting is soft and flattering. White text '300 miles?' appears at the bottom of the screen, implying she is offering another guess or prompting a higher estimate.
0:08dr evil arrives
A medium shot reveals Dr. Evil, bald and clad in a distinctive light gray Mandarin-collar suit, looking towards the presenter with a mischievous, almost smug expression. He is positioned slightly off-center to the right. Behind him and to his left, another male colleague is visible, looking at Dr. Evil with a concerned expression. The background shows the conference room with the large screen, now displaying a simple 'Ultium' logo in blue. White text 'One million miles?' appears at the bottom of the screen, spoken by Dr. Evil. He lifts his right hand to his mouth, then points his index finger, emphasizing his 'absurd' guess.
0:11presenter puzzled
The scene returns to the medium close-up of the main presenter woman. Her smile has faded, replaced by a slightly puzzled or taken-aback expression as she looks towards Dr. Evil, who is off-screen. She still holds the dark brown tablet. The wood-paneled wall provides a clean, neutral background. The lighting remains soft and even. Her body language suggests she is surprised or evaluating Dr. Evil's extreme response.
0:13remote press
A close-up shot focuses on a Caucasian man's hand holding a sleek black remote control, pressing a prominent red button with his thumb. The remote is pointed towards a large screen in the background, which is rapidly glitching with green and pink static, obscuring the 'gm' logo that was previously visible. The background is blurred, showing the wood-paneled wall and the flickering screen. The lighting highlights the hand and remote.
0:14dr evil takes over chaos
This segment is a rapid montage of reactions and chaos. It begins with Dr. Evil and his colleagues watching the large screen, which is wildly glitching with distorted colors and patterns. Dr. Evil first looks intrigued, then breaks into an exaggerated, sinister laugh, his face contorted in glee, framed in a close-up. The shot then widens to show other colleagues in the conference room reacting with alarm, some starting to run. The presenter watches, wide-eyed. People scatter, with Dr. Evil himself running past the screen, which shows abstract shapes. The wheels of the EV chassis are rolling away, adding to the disarray. The overall color palette is a mix of the warm wood tones and the chaotic, bright glitched screen, creating a sense of escalating disorder. The camera moves dynamically, quickly cutting between different perspectives of the unfolding pandemonium.
0:19futuristic office entry
The scene transitions to a grand, futuristic office setting with large panoramic windows overlooking a sprawling cityscape at sunset. The interior features sleek, dark gray and wood surfaces. The main presenter woman, still holding her tablet, walks into the frame from the left, moving towards the center, where two figures are already seated in modern, angular chairs. The camera tracks her movement slightly. The lighting is a blend of ambient artificial light and the warm, fading light from the city outside, creating a sophisticated and somewhat dramatic atmosphere. The aesthetic is clean, high-tech, and spacious.
0:20futuristic office overview
A wide, slightly high-angle shot provides an overview of the expansive, circular futuristic office. Large windows offer a panoramic view of a city at dusk. In the center, a blue electric pickup truck (Chevrolet Silverado EV) and a sleek, dark electric car (Cadillac Celestiq) are showcased, along with the GM Ultium EV chassis. Several people are scattered around the office, some moving purposefully, others interacting with the vehicles, creating a sense of dynamic activity. The room features a large circular skylight and minimalist, metallic and wooden furnishings. The lighting is sophisticated, with integrated ceiling lights and the natural twilight glow from outside. Text appears at the bottom: 'Simulated or preproduction products shown throughout and subject to change. Certain products not currently available or subject to limited availability. See vehicle websites for details.'
0:21dr evil and minions seated
A medium shot captures four main characters, including Dr. Evil, seated in distinct, high-backed, futuristic black chairs arranged in a semi-circle facing the camera. Behind them, the panoramic windows reveal the city skyline at dusk. In the immediate foreground, part of the GM Ultium EV chassis and a large car wheel are visible, slightly out of focus. Dr. Evil is centrally placed, wearing his gray suit. The others are dressed in various professional yet stylish outfits. The lighting emphasizes the cool, sophisticated ambiance of the room, with reflections on the glossy surfaces. Their expressions are composed and slightly smug, hinting at their control.
0:22dr evil close up
A close-up shot focuses solely on Dr. Evil, seated in his imposing, high-backed chair. The city skyline at dusk is blurred in the background. He is wearing his signature light gray Mandarin-collar suit. He smiles broadly, displaying his distinctive, confident, and slightly evil persona. He performs his iconic finger-to-mouth gesture, then makes a fist and wiggles his pinky finger, emphasizing his signature move. The lighting is direct and highlights his facial features and the gleam in his eyes, reinforcing his character's playful villainy.
0:24text overlay evil is back
The scene is a black screen with white sans-serif text centered. The text reads 'Evil is back', appearing clearly against the dark background. The mood is minimalist and impactful, delivering a direct message. There are no other visual elements.
0:26text overlay evil is back for good
The scene is a black screen with white sans-serif text centered. The text reads 'Evil is back for good.' The addition of 'for good' implies permanence and a heightened sense of villainy. The simple composition and stark contrast between text and background maintain a strong, direct impact.
0:27text overlay feb 13
The scene presents a black screen with white sans-serif text centered, displaying 'Feb 13'. This acts as a date reveal or call to action, maintaining the minimalist, text-driven aesthetic of the final text screens.
0:28gm logo and tagline
The scene shows a black screen with the 'gm' logo appearing centrally. The logo is modern, stylized with rounded corners, and features a blue gradient effect, giving it a futuristic and electric feel. Below the logo, the tagline 'everybody in.' appears in a matching blue sans-serif font. The overall color palette is dark, with the bright blue logo and text standing out, creating a clean, branded, and forward-looking conclusion to the video.
