2025 Commercial Concept — :30, :15s, and Modular Formats


APPROVED SCRIPT

Commercial #1 “Light. Style. Power.”

(Fast-paced, punchy, smart. VO rhythmic : short lines. Music: bold.)

Note: Written as a 60 second to be cut down to a 30.

Flash of sunlight. Quick cuts of dramatic moving timelapse style sunlight moving beautifully across wall and home spaces.
VO : Light.

Style.

Power.

[Cut: fingers tap remote — blinds lower QUICKLY. Room transforms. A young couple settles into movie night at home]
VO: Tap. Darkness.

Movie mode: go.

[Cut: fast montage — hands flipping through fabric swatches in sunlight. ]
VO: Hundreds of options. (camera dynamically moves across swatches). All in your house. No showroom. No guesswork.
Just this:
[Dynamic swish pan cut: woman points. We hear her say with a smile“That one.”as camera dynamically dollies into her.]

[Smash cut: man holding measuring tape upside down.]
VO: Don’t. (man looks up). We send pros. They measure. They install. You watch. (man smiles and nods)

[Cut: 3 Day Blinds installers setting up. Man with feet up, scrolling phone.]
VO: Yep. This is also part of the process.

[Quick cut: "before" → reveal "after."]
VO: Old room? Sad. New room? Woah.
Who’s your designer?
(man turns and looks at camera).
(beat) OK… I know, it’s us.

[Cut: teenage girl adjusts shade, light shifts across her face.]
VO: Homework? Level up.
Mood: academic goddess.

[Cut: ripple folds catch golden light. Cat hops onto windowsill.]
VO: Textured. Layered.
Sun-bathing cat approved.

[Cut: baby sleeping. Room silent. Soft light.]
VO (hushed): Nap level: masterclass.
[Cut: Mom lowers blackout shade looks at camera and with a smile:“shhh.”]

[Cut: candlelit dinner. Blinds lower. Music rises slightly.]
VO: Private. Romantic. Kinda hot, actually.

[Final montage: fast cuts of stunning rooms. Day to dusk. Blinds move with rhythm.]
VO (building energy): 3 Day Blinds.
Motorized. Customized. Andrea note: so it reads : customized. Motorized…(order switch).
Measured. Made. Installed.
In days. Not months.
Bold. Fast. Easy.

[Final logo: 3 Day Blinds. 5 stars flash on Yelp + Google.]
VO (with a smile, final hit): Your house? It just leveled up.

(Couple turns to camera and nod approval of new 3 Day Blinds windows)

VO: You’re welcome.

Andrea note: and I like the Pinterest board reference in concept 4 if you can fit it in.

Marci note: I also liked the ideas of the before/after reveal and using the iPad/tablet. A few of the other options note operating shades by voice… would be nice to feature that option as well.

Location #1

Voice over style examples

Apple Lake Bell

Dell Lauren Holly

3 Day Blinds revised schedule

 

Production Timeline & Milestones

Pre-Production: Concept Development and Planning

  • July 14: 3 Day Blinds approves final concept and provides feedback/notes.

  • July 28:

    • Lyon Studios delivers to 3 Day Blinds:

      • Location options.

      • Casting specifications.

      • Revised creative treatment (if concept feedback requires).

      • Revised production budget (based on final creative).

Location Confirmation and Logistics

  • August 4: 3 Day Blinds selects final locations.

  • August 6 or 7:

    • Location scout with 3 Day Blinds team and Lyon Studios to:

      • Confirm shoot logistics.

      • Pre-visualize key shots.

      • Verify installation feasibility for window treatments.

Window Treatment Installation Preparation

  • August 11–13:

    • Contracts signed between 3 Day Blinds and homeowner(s).

    • 3 Day Blinds team completes:

      • On-site measurements for custom window treatments.

  • August 11 – September 8:

    • 3 Day Blinds oversees:

      • Ordering, production, and professional installation of window treatments.

Casting & Styling

  • August 11:

    • Casting begins; selects are presented to 3 Day Blinds for approval.

  • August 11–30:

    • 3 Day Blinds works with staging/decor company to:

      • Select furniture.

      • Finalize home styling for the shoot.

      • Coordinate delivery/placement before filming.

Financial Milestone

  • September 8: Second payment installment due to Lyon Studios.

Production: Filming

  • September 10 or 11Principal photography (Filming Day)

    • Shooting of 30-second and 15-second commercial versions.

    • Social media assets captured (stills, vertical format clips, BTS content if needed).

Post-Production

  • September 15:

    • Editing of commercial begins.

    • Voiceover casting selects sent to 3 Day Blinds for approval.

  • September 22:

    • First cut delivered to 3 Day Blinds:

      • 30-second version.

      • (2) 15-second versions.

  • September 29-October 2:

    • 3 Day Blinds provides consolidated feedback/notes.

    • Lyon Studios delivers final approved cuts incorporating all feedback.

    • Final payment installment due to Lyon Studios.

BUDGET

Staging/art department

Talent

I. PRE-PRODUCTION

  • Director Pre-Production (25% Disc): 2,250

  • Producer: Included in production fee

  • Location Scout Director (25% Disc): 1,125

  • Tech scout Director (25% Disc): 1,125

  • Casting Director: Included in production fee

  • Scriptwriting/Revisions (25% Disc): 2,250

  • Al Boards (25% Disc): 1,125

  • Permits/ City Fees: 931

II.A. PRODUCTION STAFF

  • Director (25% Disc): 1,500

  • Director of Photography (25% Disc): 1,125

  • Producer: Included in production fee

  • Production Assistant: 700

II.B. CAMERA DEPARTMENT

  • 1st AC 12 hour day: 980

  • Camera Package: 950

  • Lenses: 350

  • Monitor / Video Village: 500

II.C. GRIP & ELECTRIC

  • Gaffer 12 hour day: 980

  • Best Boy Electric 12 hour day: 910

  • Grip 12 hour day: 980

  • Best Boy Grip 12 hour day: 910

  • Grip Equipment Rental: 300

  • Lighting Equipment Rental: 1500

II.E. WARDROBE / HAIR / MAKEUP

  • Wardrobe Purchase: 750

  • Makeup Artist: 600

  • Kit Fees (Hair / Makeup / Wardrobe): 100

II.F. TALENT

  • Principal Talent: 2,000

  • Studio Teacher: 850

  • Talent Buyout (Usage): 0

II.G. LOCATIONS / TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL

  • Location Fees (Shoot): 2,500

  • Motorhomes/Honeywagons: 500

  • Off site parking and shuttle van: TBD

II.H. MEALS & CRAFT SERVICE

  • Catering breakfast and lunch: 600

  • Craft Service: 300

III. POST-PRODUCTION

  • Editor and Edit bay (25% Disc): 3,375

  • Hard Drives with Broll for client: 200

  • Editorial Facility Rental: INCL

  • Music Licensing: 500

  • Voice Over talent: 800

IV. INSURANCE, CONTINGENCY, MARKUP

  • Production Insurance: INCL

  • Payroll, W. Comp, Producer fees, staff: INCL

  • Markup 25%: 8,390

Total Budget Estimate:

  • Creative fees to Craig(scripts, Al images and pre visualization, location scouts, Director and DP, editorial): 13,875

  • Hard cost of making the commercial: 19,691

  • Production company fees (i.e. markup) Staff Producer, staff coordinator, casting director, online casting post, voice over casting, voice over recording and final sound mix, accounting fees, workman's comp, payroll fees and all necessary permitting, million dollar+ prod. insurance: 8,391

  • Total costs: 41,957