SNEAK PEAK: The Lexus LFA/Commercial Shoot

Sweet Ride Huh? You’re gazing at The Lexus LF-A, Toyota’s brand new high-powered supercar that is set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. It was designed to compete with other top of the line luxury vehicles and leave them in the dust. Many of the specifics about the LF-A are still under wraps and will probably remain that way until its’ big reveal at the end of October. Oh Toyota, you’re such a tease!

On the bright side our Blueyed Pictures gal Jamee Natella along with Georgina Pope produced the new commercial for this sleek and sexy automobile. This spot boasts Simon Needham as the director with Daniel Ardilley as the director of photography. We can’t show you the commercial yet… But check out some “Behind the Scenes” production shots:

Here’s our director of photography, Daniel Ardilley (far right) and our director, Simon Needham (2nd from right) with the gentlemen who designed the LF-A. Those guys are three really smart cookies!

Is it just me, or does the morning Japanese production meeting look incredibly zen with the white room and circular arrangement of people?

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better looking craft catering table. Delicious sushi. Yum!

A perfect view of the finish line at Fuji Racetrack.

Here’s a more picturesque shot of the racetrack with beautiful greenery in the background.

Now some of you might not know about this nifty gadget. It’s called a Russian Arm. (http://www.filmotechnic-canada.ca/russian-arm.html) Basically it’s a high speed mobile crane arm used for photographing moving vehicles from just about any & every angle you want in all weather conditions! It also comes with its own car and operating team that controls the camera from inside the car with a joystick. How much cooler could it get?!

Here’s the Russian Arm getting ready to take some awesome shots of the LF-A on the Fuji Racetrack.

A great picture of the entire crew, which includes Daniel, Simon, Georgina, and our own Blueyed Pictures gal Jamee Natella.

Jamee cheezin it up with a breathtaking view of Mt.Fuji in the background, which the racetrack is named after. But I bet you guys were smart enough to figure that out on your own!

I know what you’re thinking “What?! No pictures of the car?” Sorry guys, we’re just trying to avoid any lawsuits.  Be sure to check back at The Blueyed Blog to see more information about the Lexus LF-A. Also, for those who are more ummm… financially fortunate… This hot new sports car is expected to hit showrooms in early 2010!

COOL FACT: The airbag for this New Lexus is in the seat belt. That’s right, better buckle up!

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