Chasing Hawk

Inspiration

We wanted to capture the intensity of pursuit through a high-security environment. Chasing someone while also racing against a ticking clock and navigating security traps simultaneously.

What it does

This teaser shows three moments of PI tracking a hawk through secured areas. The first shot reveals thermal vision showing the hawk's red outline fleeing while security lasers crisscross the space. The second shows a wide tunnel filled with more laser grids and defensive systems. The third arrives at a transport dock where the hawk's shuttle waits. Each shot builds urgency without resolution.

How we built it

We focused on showing PI's investigative abilities through visual perspective shifts. The thermal vision establishes enhanced perception while the security systems create obstacles that require both skill and strategy to navigate. Music underscores the mounting pressure of pursuit.

Challenges we ran into

Conveying chase tension through still moments. We needed three shots to communicate forward movement and escalating stakes without showing the actual pursuit, using environmental progression to create momentum.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We captured the feeling of closing in on a target through visual progression. Each frame shows PI getting closer while obstacles multiply, creating anticipation for what happens when the chase ends.

What we learned

Chase sequences can build tension through environment design. Showing the obstacles and destination communicates urgency even without depicting the actual running or confrontation.

What's next for Chasing Hawk

Part of an ongoing series of visual concept teasers for PI Nightsky Part 2, showcasing the expanding investigation and new abilities PI will use to track clues across the city.

Built With

• elevenlabs-voice-ai
• runway