Okay, here we go! Let me share my little adventure with that “japanese milk commercial” thing.
Alright, so it all started when I saw a tweet, or maybe it was a TikTok, showing this super cute, kinda weird, but definitely eye-catching Japanese milk commercial. I was like, “Woah, I gotta try and recreate something like that!”.
First thing I did? Scoured the internet for references. I needed to understand what made these commercials tick. Was it the colors? The editing? The music? Turns out, it was a combo of everything! They’re just so…extra!
Next up, brainstorming ideas. I grabbed a notepad and just started jotting down anything that came to mind. Silly characters, catchy jingles, weird visuals – nothing was off limits. I wanted something that would stick in people’s heads.
Okay, now for the hard part: gathering materials. I didn’t have a fancy studio or anything, so I had to get creative. My kitchen became my set. I used a white sheet as a backdrop. My phone was my camera. And my cat? Well, she became the unwilling star (with a little bit of tuna bribery, of course).
Shooting the footage was a trip. I felt so ridiculous trying to mimic those over-the-top expressions and movements. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right? I filmed a bunch of short clips, trying different angles and lighting setups.
Then came the editing process. I used a free video editing app on my phone (CapCut, I think?). I spliced together the best clips, added some goofy sound effects, and slapped on a super upbeat, royalty-free track. I even threw in some text overlays with silly Japanese-inspired fonts (even though I don’t actually speak Japanese, haha).
After hours of tweaking and fiddling, I finally had something I was… well, not entirely proud of, but definitely amused by. It was rough around the edges, but it captured the essence of those crazy Japanese milk commercials.
Finally, I uploaded it to my (super small) YouTube channel. Did it go viral? Nope. Did anyone even watch it? Probably just my mom. But you know what? I learned a ton, had a good laugh, and got to unleash my inner weirdo. And that’s what really matters, right?
Here’s a little breakdown of what I think were the key ingredients:
- Bright, saturated colors: Makes everything pop!
- Fast-paced editing: Keeps the energy high.
- Silly sound effects: Adds to the absurdity.
- Catchy music: Makes it memorable.
- A touch of weirdness: ‘Cause why not?
It was a fun little project, and it reminded me that you don’t need fancy equipment or a big budget to create something fun. Just a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of silliness!
Would I do it again? Absolutely!
Maybe next time I’ll tackle a Japanese toilet commercial. Now that would be a challenge! (Just kidding… maybe.)
Anyway, that’s my story. Hope you enjoyed my little adventure! Now go out there and make something weird!
