Derrick’s POV – A Scene from “Word and Deed”

I remember the way Valerie smiled at me that night.

We were tucked into the corner of that cozy little Italian place just on the edge of town. It was the kind of place where the candles flickered with real flames, and the music hummed like it had something to say. She wore a white satin, smooth blouse, making her look angelic. I’ll never forget how her face caught the light.

I lifted my glass, just as she did, and in that moment, the world seemed to slow. Her eyes sparkled, and the wine swirled like velvet in the glass. It was just a sip, but somehow, it captured the entire feeling of being with her. That warmth. That calm. That quiet excitement that she could be the one.

But here’s the thing: while Derrick was lost in that perfect moment, the Word and Deed team was behind the magic, making sure that you, the viewer, could feel it too.

Stretching Reality, One Sip at a Time

While Derrick sipped through the lens, Raymond crouched just out of frame, steady behind the camera mounted on a gimbal. Every subtle move was intentional. Then came the real trick to bring it into reality for the viewer. Director Tammy Thompson stepped in, wine glass in hand. She held it just beneath the lens and gently tilted it upward, mimicking the precise perspective of a first-person sip.

The result? An immersive, intimate view that made you feel like you were Derrick sharing that moment with Valerie. It wasn’t just clever cinematography. It was a heartbeat, captured.

See How We Did It

In our exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, you’ll get to see the exact setup, from Raymond’s steady hand to Tammy’s precise wine-glass maneuver and Sophie’s passionate stare into the lens. It’s a simple shot that took teamwork, timing, and a lot of care. The planning paid off beautifully.

These are the kinds of moments we love creating on Word and Deed, ones that are meaningful, grounded, and cinematic.

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