The Crash

The Crash

The Crash

Episodic

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

CINEMATOGRAPHER

CINEMATOGRAPHER

GAFFER

GAFFER

CAMERA ASSISTANT

CAMERA ASSISTANT

MAKE-UP ARTIST

MAKE-UP ARTIST

SOUND

SOUND

COSTUME DESIGNER

COSTUME DESIGNER

1ST. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

1ST. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

EDITOR

EDITOR

PRODUCER

PRODUCER

CLIENT

CLIENT

AGENCY

AGENCY

YEAR

YEAR

Oliver Wergers

Oliver Wergers

Philipp Metz & Oliver Wergers

Philipp Metz & Oliver Wergers

Juri Beythien

Juri Beythien

Kevin Grzgorz

Kevin Grzgorz

Diellza Jahiri

Diellza Jahiri

Dino

Dino

Jeanna Krichel

Jeanna Krichel

Mandy Krause

Mandy Krause

Karina Granskaya

Karina Granskaya

Oliver Wergers

Oliver Wergers

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz

teamx

teamx

2024

2024

Overview

The second episode of "Because it’s Mercedes-Benz" took us into the high-stakes environment of the Mercedes-Benz crash test facilities. The mission was to capture the intersection of safety engineering and raw power. Our objective was to document the precise moment of impact, transforming a technical safety procedure into a gripping visual narrative that demonstrates the brand's uncompromising commitment to passenger protection.


Challenges & Approach

The primary challenge of this production was the "one-shot" nature of a crash test—there are no second takes. To ensure every millisecond was captured, we deployed a sophisticated multi-camera setup, utilizing several cameras positioned at strategic angles to cover the impact from every perspective. This required meticulous synchronization and technical precision to guarantee that the immense forces at play were documented perfectly from our own lenses. By combining these multiple angles with our signature cinematic style, we made the science of safety both visible and dramatic.


The result

This episode has become our most successful to date, garnering over 1.3 million views and counting. The visceral, multi-angle coverage of the crash resonated deeply with a global audience, making it a standout highlight of the series. The massive engagement and viewership numbers serve as a testament to our ability to translate complex technical content into a highly viral, cinematic format that delivers measurable impact for the brand.

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