0:00finished steak close up
This close-up, high-angle shot showcases a beautifully cooked steak, plated on a pristine white rectangular dish. The steak, with its rich, dark brown seared crust and perfectly pink interior, is generously topped with a vibrant green herb mixture. This mixture consists of fresh parsley, delicate curls of lemon and lime zest, and thinly sliced, translucent fried garlic or shallots, lending a bright and aromatic contrast to the meat. Small droplets of golden olive oil are visible around the steak on the plate, adding to the gourmet presentation. A hand, clad in a black glove, uses thin silver kitchen tongs to delicately adjust a piece of the herb garnish, highlighting the attention to detail. The background is blurred, focusing entirely on the dish.
0:01chef presenting dish
A male chef stands centrally framed, holding the same meticulously plated steak dish from the previous shot. He holds the white rectangular plate with both hands, presenting it towards the camera at chest height. Behind him is a professional kitchen setting, characterized by gleaming stainless steel surfaces, including a large counter and shelving units, indicative of a commercial culinary environment. The lighting is bright and even, typical of a well-lit kitchen, with no harsh shadows. The chef looks directly at the camera, addressing the viewer. The overall color palette is dominated by the silver of the kitchen, the white of his uniform, and the rich brown and green of the presented dish.
0:04salting raw steak
This close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a large, raw t-bone or porterhouse steak resting on a silver wire rack. The steak is predominantly a vibrant red, with noticeable marbling of white fat throughout. A hand, clad in a black glove, is seen from above, sprinkling coarse white salt generously over the top surface of the steak. The salt crystals are clearly visible as they fall and settle on the meat. The wire rack sits on a flat, light-colored metal baking sheet or tray. The background shows hints of a wooden cutting board, suggesting a prep station in a kitchen. The lighting is bright and overhead, highlighting the textures of the meat and the salt.
0:06peppering raw steak
This close-up, high-angle shot continues the seasoning process, showing the same large raw steak on a silver wire rack. The steak is now also covered with a fine layer of white salt. A hand, again clad in a black glove, is gently patting and rubbing the salt and pepper into the steak's surface. Small, dark flecks of ground black pepper are now visible, distributed over the meat alongside the salt. The texture of the meat, including its raw redness and white marbling, is prominent. The wire rack rests on a metal tray, with a wooden surface visible in the background, maintaining the kitchen prep area setting. Bright, direct overhead lighting illuminates the entire scene, emphasizing the details of the seasoning.
0:08gas stove burner
This close-up, overhead shot focuses on a single, heavy-duty gas stove burner. The burner grates are made of dark, industrial-grade metal, showing signs of use with some discoloration and residue from cooking. The central gas ring is visible, with tiny holes where the flame would emerge. The overall appearance suggests a robust, professional kitchen appliance. The background is entirely filled by the stove top, with other similar burners slightly out of focus. The lighting is direct, highlighting the metallic textures and the ruggedness of the cooking equipment. No flame is visible yet, indicating a preparatory stage.
0:09pouring oil into pan
An overhead shot captures a hand pouring a stream of clear, golden-yellow cooking oil into a large, well-used stainless steel frying pan. The pan's surface shows minor scratches and discolored areas, indicating frequent use in a professional kitchen. The oil flows in a thick, sinuous line, starting from the upper right of the frame and settling into a small pool in the center of the pan. The pan is resting on a stove, with the dark metal grates of a commercial gas burner visible beneath it, though the burner is not yet lit. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the sheen of the pan and the transparency of the oil.
0:10placing steak in pan
This close-up, overhead shot shows the seasoned raw steak being carefully placed into a hot stainless steel frying pan filled with shimmering, golden cooking oil. The pan's surface, showing signs of wear, now appears to be actively heating the oil, as small ripples and faint wisps of steam suggest. The steak, with its vibrant red meat and white fat marbling, is lowered into the center of the pan using silver tongs. The moment the steak touches the hot oil, it sizzles immediately, indicating proper heat. The background consists of the commercial kitchen stove grates and a glimpse of a wooden cutting board. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the action, highlighting the texture of the steak and the reflective oil.
0:12slicing garlic
This overhead shot provides a close-up view of a hand rapidly slicing peeled garlic cloves using a white, plastic "BENRINER" mandoline slicer. The mandoline is positioned on a light brown wooden cutting board, which is visibly worn with knife marks and some small specks of food residue, indicating a well-used kitchen surface. A pile of fresh, peeled garlic cloves sits to the right of the mandoline. The hand, moving quickly, slides the garlic cloves across the blade, producing thin, uniform slices that accumulate beneath the slicer. The action is swift and efficient, typical of professional food preparation. Bright, ambient lighting illuminates the scene, highlighting the textures of the garlic and the wooden board.
0:13heating oil small pot
This close-up, overhead shot focuses on a small, shiny stainless steel saucepan resting on a commercial gas stove burner. The burner is now actively lit, casting a blue flame from the central gas ring. The saucepan contains a generous amount of golden-yellow cooking oil, which reflects the bright kitchen lights and the blue flame. The oil is still, indicating it is heating up but not yet vigorously bubbling. The dark metal grates of the stove are prominently featured, providing a strong contrast to the bright pot. The background is a blurry expanse of more stove grates, reinforcing the industrial kitchen environment.
0:14adding garlic to oil
This overhead close-up shot shows a hand adding thin slices of garlic into hot, shimmering oil in a small stainless steel saucepan. The oil is actively heating, with small bubbles visible around the edges, suggesting it has reached a suitable temperature for frying. A blue flame from the gas burner beneath the pot is clearly visible, reflecting on the oil's surface. The hand uses a silver spoon to carefully drop the garlic slices into the oil, where they immediately begin to sizzle and lightly brown. The garlic slices are white and translucent before hitting the oil. The dark stove grates surround the bright pot, creating a visually contrasting and dynamic scene.
0:15frying and removing garlic
This close-up overhead shot captures the process of frying garlic slices in a small stainless steel saucepan and then removing them. The garlic slices are now golden-brown and crispy, bubbling vigorously in the hot, golden oil. The blue flame of the gas burner is still visible beneath the pot, maintaining the heat. A hand, using a large silver slotted spoon, is actively stirring the garlic and then scooping out the fried slices. The spoon lifts the crispy garlic, allowing excess oil to drain, before carefully depositing them into a small, white paper towel-lined bowl to cool and drain further. The rapid, controlled movements demonstrate culinary expertise. The metal textures of the pot and spoon, contrasted with the golden oil and garlic, dominate the scene.
0:17peeling lemon zest
This close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a chef's hands using a vegetable peeler to remove zest from a bright yellow lemon. The lemon, along with a green lime, rests on a light brown wooden cutting board that exhibits signs of wear. A small, empty stainless steel mixing bowl is positioned to the left of the lemon. The chef's hands expertly peel thin, curly strips of zest directly into the bowl. The vibrant yellow zest contrasts sharply with the silver of the bowl and the warm tone of the wooden board. The lighting is bright and even, clearly illuminating the fine texture of the zest.
0:19adding sliced shallots
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a chef adding thinly sliced, translucent shallot rings to a stainless steel mixing bowl that already contains fine strips of yellow and green citrus zest. The bowl rests on a worn, light brown wooden cutting board. A small, silver paring knife is visible on the board to the right of the bowl. The chef's hand gently drops the delicate, pale purple and white shallot rings into the bowl, where they begin to mix with the zest. The color palette is dominated by the earthy tones of the wood, the metallic silver of the bowl, and the bright, fresh colors of the ingredients. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the textures and colors of the food.
0:20adding parsley
This close-up, high-angle shot captures a hand adding a generous amount of fresh, vibrant green parsley leaves into a stainless steel mixing bowl. The bowl already contains yellow and green citrus zest, along with translucent shallot rings. The bowl is positioned on a light brown wooden cutting board, with a small silver paring knife nearby. The hand, seen from above, drops a large handful of roughly chopped parsley, creating a verdant layer over the other ingredients. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the fresh, crisp texture and intense green color of the herbs. The scene is dominated by the preparation of fresh ingredients for a garnish or relish.
0:21adding fried garlic
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a hand adding the golden-brown fried garlic slices into the stainless steel mixing bowl. The bowl now contains yellow and green citrus zest, sliced shallots, and fresh green parsley, forming a colorful bed of ingredients. The hand, visible from above, carefully sprinkles the crispy, deep golden-brown garlic pieces over the other components. The contrast between the vibrant green parsley and the rich golden garlic is visually appealing. The wooden cutting board background and the nearby paring knife are still present. Bright, overhead lighting accentuates the crisp texture of the fried garlic.
0:22adding vinegar
This close-up, high-angle shot captures a hand pouring a dark liquid from a tall, dark hexagonal bottle into the stainless steel mixing bowl. The bowl is already filled with a vibrant mixture of yellow and green citrus zest, sliced shallots, fresh green parsley, and golden-brown fried garlic. The hand holds the bottle angled downwards, allowing a steady stream of what appears to be balsamic vinegar or a similar dark, acidic dressing to flow into the bowl. The dark liquid temporarily coats the green herbs before settling. The wooden cutting board and the paring knife remain in the background, maintaining the kitchen setting. Bright, direct lighting ensures all details of the ingredients and the pouring action are clear.
0:23tossing herb mixture
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a chef's bare hands vigorously tossing and mixing the ingredients in a stainless steel bowl. The bowl contains a colorful blend of yellow and green citrus zest, translucent shallot rings, fresh green parsley, and golden-brown fried garlic, now glistening with a dark liquid (likely olive oil and vinegar). The hands are moving quickly and efficiently, using fingers to lift and combine the ingredients, ensuring they are evenly coated and distributed. The wooden cutting board and paring knife are visible in the background. The action highlights the dynamic process of creating the herb garnish. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the textures and vibrant colors of the mixture.
0:25flipping steak in pan
This close-up, overhead shot captures the moment a large, seared steak is flipped in a hot stainless steel frying pan. The steak, previously placed raw, now exhibits a beautifully browned and crusty surface, contrasting with the still raw-looking sides. The pan contains a significant amount of shimmering golden cooking oil. A hand, using silver tongs, carefully grips the steak and swiftly flips it to expose the uncooked side to the hot oil. The action generates a slight sizzle and minor oil splashes. The dark metal grates of the commercial stove are visible around the pan, emphasizing the industrial kitchen environment. Bright, direct overhead lighting highlights the rich brown sear on the steak.
0:26adding aromatics butter
This close-up, overhead shot shows a hand adding fresh aromatics and butter around the searing steak in the hot stainless steel frying pan. The steak, now seared on both sides, lies centrally in the pan, surrounded by hot, bubbling oil. The hand first places two sprigs of fresh green rosemary into the oil, followed by several peeled garlic cloves. Finally, a significant cube of pale yellow butter is dropped into the pan. As the butter melts, it creates a rich, frothy mixture with the oil and aromatics. The dark stove grates are visible around the pan. The bright, direct lighting emphasizes the bubbling fats and the textures of the ingredients.
0:29basting steak in pan
This close-up, overhead shot captures the active basting of the steak in the frying pan. The steak is surrounded by a bubbling, frothy mixture of melted butter, oil, garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs. A hand, holding a large silver spoon, continuously scoops up the hot, golden liquid and pours it over the top surface of the steak. The rich, aromatic liquid cascades over the meat, contributing to its flavor and creating an even crust. Steam rises gently from the pan. The bright, direct lighting accentuates the glossy sheen of the basting liquid and the sizzling action. The dark stove grates are visible, reinforcing the professional kitchen setting.
0:30removing steak from pan
This close-up, overhead shot shows a hand using silver tongs to carefully remove the finished steak from the hot frying pan. The steak is now deeply seared to a dark brown, with garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs resting on its top surface. The pan still contains the residual hot, bubbling butter and oil mixture. The tongs firmly grip the steak, lifting it out of the pan. The background reveals a metal wire rack on a baking sheet, indicating where the steak will be rested. The bright, direct lighting highlights the succulent appearance of the cooked meat and the glossy, golden-brown aromatics clinging to it.
0:31pouring butter over steak
This close-up, high-angle shot captures the final basting of the cooked steak. The deeply seared steak, still adorned with rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves, rests on a silver wire rack over a metal baking sheet. A continuous stream of golden-yellow, frothy melted butter and oil mixture is poured from a small silver saucepan directly over the steak. The hot liquid cascades over the meat, glistening and adding further flavor and moisture. Some of the liquid splashes onto the rack and baking sheet below. The scene emphasizes the rich, indulgent finishing touches. Bright, direct lighting creates a radiant sheen on the steak and the pouring liquid.
0:32placing steak on cutting board
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a chef's gloved hand carefully transferring the perfectly cooked and rested steak from a wire rack onto a large, light brown wooden cutting board. The board is visibly aged with numerous knife marks and dark stains, signifying heavy use in a professional kitchen. The steak, still holding its rosemary and garlic garnish, appears succulent and dark brown from searing. The hand, wearing a black glove, uses a fluid motion to gently set the steak down. The background shows the metal wire rack and baking sheet, now empty. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the textures of the wood and the cooked meat.
0:33slicing steak off bone
This close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a chef's gloved hand expertly carving the cooked steak on a large, worn wooden cutting board. The steak, a t-bone or porterhouse, has already been separated from its bone along one side, revealing a perfect medium-rare pink interior with a deep brown crust. The hand, wearing a black glove, holds a large, sharp silver chef's knife, smoothly slicing along the bone to detach the remaining piece of meat. The action is precise and clean, creating clean cuts. The wooden board shows remnants of meat juice. Bright, direct overhead lighting highlights the texture of the steak's crust and its pink center.
0:35slicing steak against grain
This close-up, high-angle shot captures the final slicing of the cooked steak against the grain on a well-used wooden cutting board. The steak, now fully separated from the bone, is positioned to be sliced into individual portions. The hand, wearing a black glove, holds a large, sharp silver chef's knife, making several swift, downward motions to cut the meat into thick, juicy slices. Each slice reveals a beautiful medium-rare pink interior with a darker seared crust. A few previously sliced pieces are visible on the board. The movement of the knife is confident and rhythmic. Bright, direct overhead lighting enhances the textures and rich colors of the meat and the natural wood.
0:37wiping cutting board
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a chef's gloved hand quickly wiping clean a section of the wooden cutting board. The board, showing its characteristic wear and knife marks, now has small bits of steak residue and red meat juices visible after the carving process. The hand, wearing a black glove, holds a light-colored, possibly white or light grey, cloth and swiftly wipes away the debris, demonstrating cleanliness and order in the kitchen. The focus is on the efficient cleanup before plating. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the action and the textures of the wood and cloth.
0:38arranging steak on plate part1
This close-up, high-angle shot shows a chef's hands beginning to plate the sliced steak. A clean, rectangular white plate is placed on the worn wooden cutting board. The chef's left hand brings the empty plate into the frame from the lower left. Then, using thin silver kitchen tongs, the right hand carefully transfers the large, bone-in section of the cooked steak onto the center of the plate. The steak still has its seared crust and pink interior. The background is dominated by the texture of the cutting board and the rest of the sliced steak waiting to be plated. Bright, even lighting highlights the clean white plate and the rich colors of the steak.
0:40arranging steak on plate part2
This close-up, high-angle shot continues the plating process, with the chef meticulously arranging the remaining slices of cooked steak onto the white rectangular plate. The bone-in section of the steak is already positioned on the plate. The chef's hand, now wearing a black glove, uses thin silver kitchen tongs to carefully pick up and place the individual, thinly sliced pieces of steak around the main portion. Each slice reveals a beautiful medium-rare pink center with a dark, crusty exterior. The wooden cutting board, with some residual juices and crumbs, serves as the background. Bright, direct lighting illuminates the composition, emphasizing the appetizing appearance of the sliced meat.
0:44topping with herb mixture
This close-up, high-angle shot focuses on the chef adding the vibrant herb mixture as a topping for the plated steak. The perfectly arranged, sliced steak sits on the white rectangular plate. A stainless steel mixing bowl, containing the prepared herb mixture (yellow and green citrus zest, sliced shallots, fresh green parsley, and golden-brown fried garlic), is visible to the right of the plate. The chef's hand, wearing a black glove, uses the same thin silver kitchen tongs to scoop a generous portion of the colorful herb mixture and delicately place it over the center of the steak. The fresh green and yellow colors pop against the dark brown of the meat. Bright, direct lighting accentuates the freshness and texture of the garnish.
0:46drizzling olive oil
This close-up, high-angle shot shows the final touch of drizzling olive oil over the fully plated steak. The steak, adorned with the vibrant herb and garlic topping, rests on the white rectangular dish. A stainless steel mixing bowl with residual herb mixture is still visible to the right. The chef's hand, wearing a black glove, holds a dark, rectangular-shaped bottle, likely containing olive oil. The hand tilts the bottle to pour a thin, glistening stream of golden-green olive oil directly over the herb-topped steak, adding shine and richness to the dish. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the reflective quality of the oil.
0:48finished steak detail
This close-up, high-angle shot provides a final, detailed view of the perfectly plated steak. The rich, dark brown seared steak, sliced and arranged on a white rectangular dish, is generously crowned with a fresh, vibrant green herb mixture, composed of parsley, yellow and green citrus zest, and golden-brown fried garlic. Small droplets of golden olive oil are visible on the white plate surface, indicating a recent drizzle. A pair of thin silver kitchen tongs is seen gently prodding a piece of the herb garnish, perhaps for a final adjustment or simply to emphasize its texture. The background is subtly blurred, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the meticulously prepared and presented dish.
