0:00stone house intro text The scene opens with a wide shot of a traditional, two-story stone house with multiple windows and light wooden shutters, set against a soft purple sky. The house is light brown or beige, with a terracotta-tiled roof and a chimney visible on the right. In the foreground, dense green foliage, likely bushes or plants, partially obscures the lower part of the house, with a pathway or field visible behind them. The entire scene is bathed in a distinct purple tint, creating a dreamy or artistic atmosphere. White text overlays the image, reading: 'IN THE FIELDS OF CHANEL', 'THE GERANIUM HARVEST', 'WITH OLIVIER FOLGE', and at the bottom, 'The parts of the geranium that interest us'. The camera remains static, offering a serene yet informative introduction.
0:01geranium flower close up A very close-up shot captures the delicate details of a light purple geranium flower. The flower has five petals, with darker purple veins radiating from its center, which features prominent stamen. The texture of the petals and the fuzzy stem are clearly visible. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of green foliage and a faint purple hue, maintaining the video's dominant color palette. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the flower's delicate form. The text 'The parts of the geranium that interest us' remains overlaid at the bottom, linking the visual to the ongoing narration. The camera holds steady, emphasizing the flower's beauty.
0:02geranium field wide shot This is a wide, slightly elevated shot looking down upon a sprawling field of green geranium plants. The plants appear dense and bushy, covering the entire frame with their intricate, lobed leaves. Patches of subtle purple are scattered throughout the greenery, hinting at the flowers. The scene is bathed in bright daylight, casting soft shadows and highlights that accentuate the texture of the foliage. The overall color scheme is dominated by varying shades of green, with a consistent soft purple filter applied to the entire video. The camera is static, allowing the viewer to take in the vastness of the cultivated field. The text 'The parts of the geranium that interest us' remains visible at the bottom.
0:03geranium leaves close up A close-up shot focuses on the detailed texture of numerous geranium leaves, filling the entire frame. The leaves are a vibrant green with a slightly serrated or lobed edge, appearing thick and possibly fuzzy. Their individual veins and structures are clearly discernible, suggesting a robust and healthy plant. The light is bright and even, creating gentle shadows and enhancing the plant's natural contours. The ever-present soft purple filter gives the green a unique, slightly muted quality. The camera is static, allowing for a detailed examination of the foliage. Text is overlaid at the bottom, now reading: 'are not the flowers but the leaves.'
0:04panning geranium leaves The camera quickly pans over a dense field of geranium plants, creating a blur of green and purple. The movement is rapid and dynamic, preventing any single plant from coming into sharp focus. The top-down perspective captures the undulating expanse of foliage, giving a sense of movement through the field. The bright natural light is diffused by the quick motion, resulting in shimmering highlights and indistinct shadows. The pervasive purple tint is still evident, softening the greens. The text 'are not the flowers but the leaves.' continues to be displayed, though slightly distorted by the fast camera movement.
0:05harvesting machine blades A dynamic, low-angle shot captures the sharp, saw-like blades of a harvesting machine actively cutting geranium plants. The blades, dark metal with triangular teeth, are positioned close to the ground, moving swiftly to sever the stems. Freshly cut green plant material is visible being swept away by the machinery. The ground beneath is dark, possibly soil or shadow, contrasting with the vibrant green of the plants. The lighting is bright, reflecting off the metal surfaces. The scene maintains the video's purple color cast, giving the metal a reddish-purple tint. The camera moves with the machine, implying a close perspective to the harvesting process.
0:06cut plants ground level The camera captures a close-up, ground-level view of freshly cut geranium plants. The green, leafy material is piled loosely, with some fallen leaves and stems scattered on what appears to be dark, moist soil or the bed of a collection area. The texture of the cut stems and the intricate leaves are in sharp focus. Natural light illuminates the scene from above, creating subtle shadows and highlights on the foliage. The entire shot is tinged with the consistent purple filter, making the greens appear muted and the dark ground subtly reddish-purple. The text 'The plant is cut down.' is overlaid at the bottom, explicitly detailing the action. The camera is static.
0:07geranium leaves detailed A very close-up and static shot focuses on a dense cluster of intact geranium leaves, highlighting their detailed structure. The leaves are rich green with deeply lobed, almost feathery, edges and visible veins. They are interlocked and layered, creating a textured surface that fills the frame. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of similar foliage. Bright, natural light from above illuminates the leaves, emphasizing their form and depth, while the purple color filter gives them a cool, desaturated green appearance. The text 'Its essential oil is derived from the leaves.' is presented at the bottom of the screen, providing context to the visual.
0:08man silhouette sun flare A striking silhouette of a man's profile is captured against an intensely bright, overexposed sky, creating a strong sun flare effect on the left side of the frame. The man's head and shoulders are visible on the right, defined only by his dark outline. His hair appears curly or textured. The powerful backlight and sun flare dominate the scene, giving it a luminous, ethereal quality. The entire image is infused with the video's signature purple tint, making the bright areas glow with lavender and white light. The camera is static, focusing on the dramatic contrast and light. The text 'Its essential oil is derived from the leaves.' continues to be displayed at the bottom.
0:09man harvesting plants A medium shot shows a man actively harvesting geranium plants in a field under bright, natural sunlight. He is wearing a dark blue or purple polo shirt, dark pants, a light-colored baseball cap, and work gloves. He is bent over, using a long-handled tool, possibly a scythe or large sickle, to cut the plants. His body is angled towards the left, with his hands positioned mid-frame, engaged in the work. The foreground and background are filled with dense green geranium foliage. The scene maintains the overarching purple color cast, giving the greens a cool undertone and the man's clothing a rich purple hue. The camera is static, capturing the diligent work of the harvest. The text 'Its essential oil is derived from the leaves.' is still present.
0:10cut geraniums in bin A close-up shot focuses on a vibrant pile of freshly harvested geranium leaves and stems, overflowing from a reddish-purple, industrial-looking container or bin. The green foliage is dense and appears freshly cut, with visible stems and intricate leaf patterns. The container has a sturdy, utilitarian design. Bright sunlight casts shadows and highlights on the plants, emphasizing their texture. The purple color filter gives the bin a deep reddish-purple hue and the greens a cooler tone, creating a consistent aesthetic. The camera is static, highlighting the abundance of the harvested material.
0:11tractor pulling harvest A wide shot captures a blue tractor, pulling a large, reddish-purple trailer filled with freshly harvested geraniums, moving from right to left across a verdant field. The field is lush with green plants, likely more geraniums, and tall, reedy grasses. In the background, a large, rolling hill or mountain covered in dense, light green scrub and trees rises towards a clear, bright blue sky. The sunlight is strong, creating sharp shadows and highlights on the tractor and the natural landscape. The video's characteristic purple filter tints the scene, giving the blues and greens cooler tones and enhancing the reddish hue of the trailer. The text 'An intensely fresh and rose-like scent.' is overlaid at the bottom.
0:13motion blur foliage pan This is a brief, quick shot featuring extreme motion blur as the camera rapidly pans over dense green foliage. The plants are indistinguishable due to the speed of movement, appearing as streaks of blurred green and purple. The overall impression is one of dynamic, fast-paced motion through a field. The lighting is bright, contributing to the shimmering quality of the blur. The purple filter remains, affecting the overall color of the blurred streaks. The text 'An intensely fresh and rose-like scent.' is still visible, now blurred and distorted by the camera's swift motion.
0:14man tossing geraniums A medium shot captures a man in a dark blue shirt and sunglasses (partially visible), vigorously scooping and tossing handfuls of freshly harvested green geraniums into a large, reddish-purple container or bin. He is positioned in the upper right quadrant, with his arms and the trajectory of the plants taking center stage. The container itself is large and utilitarian. The background consists of more green foliage and indistinct elements of the harvesting environment. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene, highlighting the individual leaves as they fly through the air. The consistent purple filter infuses the greens with a cool hue and the bin with a deep reddish-purple. The text 'The leaves are distilled as soon as they're harvested.' begins to appear at the bottom.
0:16motion blur foliage quick cut Another very quick, motion-blurred shot passes over green foliage, creating streaks of indistinct color. The camera's movement is extremely fast, resulting in an almost abstract blur of greens and purples across the entire frame. This serves as a rapid transition between more focused scenes, contributing to the montage style of the video. The purple color filter is applied consistently. The text 'The leaves are distilled as soon as they're harvested.' remains on screen, although it's momentarily hard to read due to the quick motion.
0:17geranium field overview A slightly elevated, static wide shot captures a field of dense, green geranium plants stretching into the distance. The plants are bushy and full, covering the ground with their intricate leaves. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the texture of the foliage. The background is slightly out of focus, suggesting more fields or a distant landscape. The entire scene is imbued with the video's purple color filter, giving the greens a cool, desaturated appearance. The text 'The leaves are distilled as soon as they're harvested.' is clearly visible at the bottom of the frame, providing context to the cultivated land.
0:18pile of geranium harvest A close-up shot frames a large, heaped pile of freshly harvested green geranium stems and leaves. The plants are tightly packed together, showcasing their natural texture and form. Some stems are visible protruding from the leafy mass. The background is an indistinct blur of similar green foliage and possibly the edge of a container. Bright, natural light illuminates the top of the pile, creating soft highlights. The video's characteristic purple filter gives the green material a cool, slightly muted tone. The camera is static, emphasizing the volume of the harvest. The text 'The leaves are distilled as soon as they're harvested.' is still displayed.
0:19quick foliage blur transition This short scene is a rapid, blurred sweep across green foliage, similar to previous transitions. The camera moves quickly, rendering the plants as indistinguishable streaks of green and purple. This provides a dynamic visual break, transitioning between the harvesting process and the next stage. The bright lighting contributes to a shimmering effect within the blur. The purple color filter is consistently applied. The text 'The leaves are distilled as soon as they're harvested.' continues to be on screen, distorted by the swift motion.
0:20closing distillation lid A medium shot focuses on a person's hands and lower torso as they secure a large, circular metal lid on top of a industrial distillation unit. The lid is made of dull, greyish-pink metal with visible bolts and a latch mechanism. The person is wearing dark pants and work gloves (one grey with yellow accents, one dark). Their hands are actively engaged in tightening the latch. The background shows a textured, light-colored wall, possibly concrete or stone. The lighting is bright and even. The entire scene is bathed in the video's purple filter, giving the metal a reddish-purple cast. The camera is static, capturing the precision of the action.
0:21steam from distiller A close-up, static shot features a thick plume of white steam rising from the opening of a large, off-white industrial container or bottle. The container is round-bodied with a narrow neck, and its surface appears somewhat textured. The steam billows upwards, partially obscuring the background, which seems to be a solid, light-colored wall, possibly the same one from the previous shot. The lighting is bright, making the steam appear ethereal. The video's ubiquitous purple filter casts a soft lavender hue over the entire scene, including the steam itself, creating a mystical atmosphere around the process.
0:22liquid pouring close up An extreme close-up shot captures a translucent, light purple liquid being poured in a steady stream from an unseen container into another, filling the bottom part of the frame with its flow. The liquid appears clear and shimmering, with subtle reflections of light on its surface. The background is a soft, uniform blur of light purple, creating a clean and focused presentation of the liquid. The bright, soft lighting enhances the liquid's translucent quality. The entire scene is bathed in the video's purple color palette, giving the liquid its distinct lavender hue. The text 'Over several hours, the aromas unfold' is overlaid at the bottom, providing narrative context. The camera is static, highlighting the essence of the process.
0:23abstract purple liquid motion This abstract close-up shot features swirling, undulating waves of deep purple liquid, completely filling the frame. The surface of the liquid is agitated, creating dynamic patterns of light and shadow within the rich purple tones. It could represent an essential oil or a refined extract. The lighting is diffuse but bright enough to highlight the movement and depth of the liquid. The color palette is intensely purple, with variations from lighter lavender to deep violet. The text 'Over several hours, the aromas unfold' is overlaid at the bottom, maintaining the narrative flow. The camera is static, allowing the viewer to observe the mesmerizing motion of the liquid.
0:24laboratory distillation setup A wide shot displays a sophisticated laboratory setup for distillation against a clean, white tiled background. The equipment consists of two stainless steel funnels positioned above two clear, spherical glass flasks, all supported by metal stands and clamps. One flask is collecting a liquid, visible as a dark purple pool. The lighting is bright and clinical, highlighting the cleanliness of the lab environment. The video's pervasive purple filter gives the white tiles a soft lavender tint and the metal equipment a subtle reddish-purple sheen, while the liquid inside the flasks is a deeper purple. The camera is static, providing a clear view of the scientific process.
0:25liquid dropping into flask An extreme close-up focuses on a clear, light purple liquid slowly dripping from a spout into a larger container, likely a glass flask, partially visible at the bottom of the frame. Each drop creates a ripple effect as it merges with the accumulated liquid, which forms a dark purple pool. The background is a soft, indistinct blur of light purple, maintaining focus on the dripping process. The bright, soft lighting makes the liquid appear luminous and clear. The consistent purple filter emphasizes the lavender and deep violet tones of the liquid. The text 'before being condensed into an invigorating essential oil.' is overlaid at the bottom. The camera is static, highlighting this precise stage of extraction.
0:26geranium leaves against sky A dynamic low-angle shot looks up through the vibrant green leaves of geranium plants against a bright, slightly diffused blue sky. The leaves are in sharp focus, showcasing their deeply lobed texture and intricate vein patterns. The sunlight shines through the leaves, creating translucent areas and bright highlights on their edges. The background sky is a soft, clear blue. The video's omnipresent purple filter subtly tints the scene, giving the sky a hint of lavender and deepening the greens of the foliage. The camera is static, capturing the natural beauty and vitality of the plants. The text 'before being condensed into an invigorating essential oil.' remains on screen.
0:27chanel perfume bottle product shot This is a hero product shot, featuring a circular glass perfume bottle from Chanel, 'CHANCE CHANEL EAU SPLENDIDE', prominently displayed amidst lush green geranium leaves. The bottle is clear glass with a gold cap and metallic accents, revealing a light purple liquid inside, consistent with the video's color palette. The brand name 'CHANEL' and product name 'CHANCE' are clearly visible in gold lettering, with 'EAU SPLENDIDE' in pink lettering below. The geranium leaves frame the bottle, some in sharp focus in the foreground and others slightly blurred in the background, creating a natural and elegant setting. The lighting is bright and natural, reflecting off the glass bottle. The camera is static, allowing the viewer to admire the product in its natural context. This shot highlights the final product derived from the geranium harvest.
0:28chanel logo end card The scene transitions to a stark black screen featuring the iconic Chanel interlocking 'CC' logo in white, centered in the frame. The logo is clean, crisp, and presented against a completely dark background, emphasizing brand identity. There are no other visual elements or text. The lighting is uniform, ensuring the white logo stands out. The overall mood is sophisticated and minimal. The camera is static, serving as a classic brand closing. This serves as the end card for the video.
