Volvo Ghost

Networkguy · Oct 22nd, 2004, 22:52

In June of 2004, when Volvo released its 2005 S40, the advertising for it was subcontracted to Saatchi & Saatchi, one of the biggest European advertising companies.
Saatchi & Saatchi taped a TV-commercial for the S40 in the French Alps, but the commercial was never aired.

When the crew finished filming the ad and the final cuts were made, the directors noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. The ad was never even shown to Volvo executives (and of course never aired) because of this. I found a copy of the ad on the net, and I have to admit that - although I don't believe in ghosts at all - this stuff is pretty... weird?

When the car re-appears from under the trees, you can clearly see a "ghostly white mist"; it strongly resembles a human form - you have to look closely, but it's there. It kinda looks like it's looking you right in the eyes... creepy.

I don't know if the crackling noise you hear when the mist appears was on the original tape, but it only adds to the feeling I had (you might have to turn up the volume... it's kinda soft).

Any thoughts on this one?

Here is the clip - Right-click and Save As.

http://www.neg.be/volvo.mpeg

Oct 23rd, 2004, 02:25

could have all been added afterwards, as some sorkt of 'punchline' to the advert. like 'if your in a s40, you wont be a ghost' or something??

edit : replied that before actually seeing the add. thats pretty surreal.

Wentworth · Oct 23rd, 2004, 18:59

wow yeah you really can see something! Spooky! Just in time for Halloween too.

Cheers,
Paul

foggyjames · Oct 23rd, 2004, 19:55

Remember to turn your speakers up folks - the sound is fairly subtle.

cheers

James

Al115 · Oct 23rd, 2004, 20:55

Yeah... I watched it in the office, had to turn the sound all the way up to hear the effect. It's so quiet none of my other colleagues could hear it even with my pc on full volume!

Alastair

foggyjames · Oct 23rd, 2004, 21:56

It's probably best to watch it on your own though - as little background noise as possible. If you concentrate, it's not that hard to spot. Running the video full-screen helps too.

cheers

James

Oct 23rd, 2004, 22:33

Yeah,

It's quite subtle and you really have to watch closely.

Wentworth Man · Oct 25th, 2004, 20:36

So followed instructions........turned up volume on Sound system to full (extra loud sound system!) and sat really close to my projector screem (to get that full surround sound and picture).........pressed Play and......................"new pants please!"

Al115 · Oct 25th, 2004, 21:46

To paraphrase Mastercard: PRICELESS!!!

Alastair

Oct 25th, 2004, 21:58

I realised something was up when a car so clearly not the new S40 came into the screen and the French alps, I doubt it... but nothing prepared me for the total fright I expirenced. This film is NOT for people with weak hearts, seriously.

George

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Oct 22nd, 2004, 22:52	#1
Networkguy Senior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2022 19:25 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lincolnshire	Volvo Ghost In June of 2004, when Volvo released its 2005 S40, the advertising for it was subcontracted to Saatchi & Saatchi, one of the biggest European advertising companies. Saatchi & Saatchi taped a TV-commercial for the S40 in the French Alps, but the commercial was never aired. When the crew finished filming the ad and the final cuts were made, the directors noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. The ad was never even shown to Volvo executives (and of course never aired) because of this. I found a copy of the ad on the net, and I have to admit that - although I don't believe in ghosts at all - this stuff is pretty... weird? When the car re-appears from under the trees, you can clearly see a "ghostly white mist"; it strongly resembles a human form - you have to look closely, but it's there. It kinda looks like it's looking you right in the eyes... creepy. I don't know if the crackling noise you hear when the mist appears was on the original tape, but it only adds to the feeling I had (you might have to turn up the volume... it's kinda soft). Any thoughts on this one? Here is the clip - Right-click and Save As. http://www.neg.be/volvo.mpeg

Oct 23rd, 2004, 02:25	#2
5lab Guest Location:	RE: Volvo Ghost could have all been added afterwards, as some sorkt of 'punchline' to the advert. like 'if your in a s40, you wont be a ghost' or something?? edit : replied that before actually seeing the add. thats pretty surreal.

Oct 23rd, 2004, 18:59	#3
Wentworth VOC Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntingdon View Photos By: Wentworth	RE: Volvo Ghost wow yeah you really can see something! Spooky! Just in time for Halloween too. Cheers, Paul __________________ Current: 2004 XC90 D5 163BHP; 2002 V70 2.4 170BHP; 2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Supercharged V8 370BHP Past Loves: 1997 V90 B6304 sold @ 116k 1993 945 B200FT retired @ 206k

Oct 23rd, 2004, 19:55	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 30th, 2024 12:02 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: Volvo Ghost Remember to turn your speakers up folks - the sound is fairly subtle. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 23rd, 2004, 20:55	#5
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Volvo Ghost Yeah... I watched it in the office, had to turn the sound all the way up to hear the effect. It's so quiet none of my other colleagues could hear it even with my pc on full volume! Alastair

Oct 23rd, 2004, 21:56	#6
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 30th, 2024 12:02 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: Volvo Ghost It's probably best to watch it on your own though - as little background noise as possible. If you concentrate, it's not that hard to spot. Running the video full-screen helps too. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 23rd, 2004, 22:33	#7
Hobo Guest Location:	RE: Volvo Ghost Yeah, It's quite subtle and you really have to watch closely.

Oct 25th, 2004, 20:36	#8
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	RE: Volvo Ghost So followed instructions........turned up volume on Sound system to full (extra loud sound system!) and sat really close to my projector screem (to get that full surround sound and picture).........pressed Play and......................"new pants please!" __________________ '02 V70 D5 SE (BKV Best in Class 2006 and 2007) '92 945 Wentworth 114k '95 945 SE 100K '92 945 S 150K The Moon is 238857 miles distant from the Earth so I've been to the moon and back in mine...and it only took me 14 years!

Oct 25th, 2004, 21:46	#9
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Volvo Ghost To paraphrase Mastercard: PRICELESS!!! Alastair

Oct 25th, 2004, 21:58	#10
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: Volvo Ghost I realised something was up when a car so clearly not the new S40 came into the screen and the French alps, I doubt it... but nothing prepared me for the total fright I expirenced. This film is NOT for people with weak hearts, seriously. George [link:www.ttsservices.co.uk/my%20volvos.htm\|http://www.ttsservices.co.uk/Signature.JPG] '95 Volvo 945 Polar LPT '87 Volvo 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler '86 Jaguar Sovereign 4.2

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