Imovie Project

By: Adam Sjoerdsma, Angela Small, Ryleigh Wilson, Kymberly Kremnitzer


Driving the RIGHT WAY Movie:

Artist Statement:




Ryleigh Wilson

Adam Sjoerdsma

Kymberly Kremnitzer

Angela Small


Driving the RIGHT WAY


For our video project we all had an interest in creating a movie that supplied a few laughs here and there. We had a few ideas to start out, driver’s education, and an office type situation. For our “office” type interaction, we struggled with filming locations we could all easily get to. Due to this complication, we chose to move on to our next idea. Driving around in a car filming all together at once seemed a bit simpler than meeting at an office space or creating an office environment with a green screen for the entirety of the film.
In creating this project, it was important for us all to be represented in the video. Each of us appear as our main character, Pat, a new driver who is enthusiastic about learning how to drive “the right way”. In the creation of our story line, we also believed it was important to have a gender neutral name and character so as not to exclude anyone in the audience from “envisioning” themselves in Pat’s shoes. We wanted this to be easy to do so our film could provide as much humor as possible.
In filming we decided to stay around the area so the audience would be able to recognize places around them and put themselves in the shoes of our driver, Pat. Filming together as a group was also important for us so we could all equally provide feedback as we filmed, provide advice about scenes, as well as easily share new ideas as the project progressed. We took many different clips of each section, round-abouts, Michigan left hand turns, stop lights, and stop signs. With a variety of clips to choose from, we began our editing process.
We divided the editing up individually to efficiently edit and produce our scenes. With our exaggerated driving lessons and funny script, we all seemed to like the idea of turning this into not only a sarcastic driving video, but to also make it old-fashioned. With a filter added to the films, our project quickly turned into a perfectly antique, sarcastic film about how to drive, the “right way”.
Overall we enjoyed the process of filming the scenes, we worked together well and filmed our scenes happily with little difficulties. A few bumps occurred along the way, editing proved to be a little bit of a challenge, making sure our scenes were all at least a minute each. We all agreed that we would have preferred to have two or three more days learning the editing software. Although we understood the time limitations, the extra time would have proven to be an added bonus to the project. We also believe that with more time we would have liked to add a couple more different lessons regarding other aspects of driving (proper braking distance, driving in the snow, ect). We are generally pleased with our final result and hope our hard work is visible to the audience and they enjoy the film as well.


Movie Script:


Note: Add a transition scene (Lasting about 3-5 seconds) at the beginning of each primary scene! (Show video of traffic with the title of your scene)(Increase the music audio volume for transition)





Intro (Adam)



  • Show old time countdown clip


Introduction Scene (Adam)

Narrator: Hello, my name is Norman Herbert, and I am an instructor here at Right Way Driving Academy. You may know me from such films as “How to Check Your Dipstick”, and “Internal Care and Maintenance”, but today I am here to educate you on the right way to drive.

Driving can be scary, and a sometimes a drag. Some of you goofs may think you already know how to drive, but are you sure you know the right way?  I am going to show you how driving can be a real blast, and get you on the road the right way.

Let’s go and check in on our newest student Pat, and make sure they are driving the right way.


Correct Sitting Position Scene (Adam)

Narrator: Excuse me, Pat. But are you sure you are sitting the right way?

-Pat looks at camera, confused.

Narrator: Your hands should be placed at 10 and 2, and your seat is rather far back don’t you think? And what about your seat belt? If your seat belt isn’t holding you back, Pat, what is?

-Pat adjusts hands, fixes seat height, and puts seat belt on.


Stop Sign Scene (Kymberly)

Narrator: Now you’re coming up to a stop sign here, do you know what you should be doing the right way?

-Pat can point to the breaks?

Narrator: You should be stopping far enough back so you can still see the white painted stop line. And no Pat, stop signs are not optional.

-Shows Pat slowly stopping, make sure to display proper stop distance.

Narrator: Good job, Pat! You’ve learned the right way to stop at a stop sign. Something most people don’t actually know. Now, be sure you continue to keep your hands at 10 and 2 on the wheel.

-Scenes of Pat driving

***This next part can be placed somewhere else in the script if it doesn’t work here***

Narrator: If you feel comfortable, Pat, you might be able to change lanes at this time. Remember to turn on your blinker so others know you’re intent! You don’t want to be that kook.

-Close up of Pat using the turn signal (maybe from outside of the car as well?)

Switch to traffic circle scene (Ryleigh)

-Pat seems to get uncomfortable, maybe clenches fists on wheel, wipes forehead, etc.

Narrator: Now Pat, a traffic circle can seem daunting, but trust me, most drivers simply overthink it. Just look to your left, wait for a safe time, and enter the traffic circle. Continue to drive until you need to exit, and then, exit. Stay calm. This is easy.

-Shot of Pat driving through traffic circle, outside and maybe inside the car

Narrator: Good job, Pat! That was quite exceptional! We might be able to turn you into a first-rate driver after all.


Switch to traffic light scene (Ryleigh)

Narrator: We are approaching a traffic light, Pat. This you must always obey. (show clip of truck and light)

*switch to pat nodding along*

Narrator: Green means go, yellow means continue to drive only if you are unable to safely stop, and red means you need to stop. This is very important to pay attention to, it is not advisable to drive through a red light.

Michigan Left Scene (Kymberly)

Narrator: Pat we are now going to complete a Michigan Left Hand Turn.

*Pat looks confused*

Narrator: Pat, I know Michigan Lefts may seem a bit confusing and quite scary. I can promise you, you will be just fine.

- Show Pat driving along

Narrator: Pat you will want to turn on your blinker and get over to the left turning lane.

-Show Pat turning on Blinker

Narrator: Now Pat, you will need to start turning. Once you reach the stop sign, stop. Only complete your turn when traffic is clear.
 (Red): If the traffic is clear, go ahead and complete the turn.

You are now going in the opposite direction you started.
Congratulations Pat! You have successfully completed your first Michigan Left hand turn.

*Pat gives a thumbs up and Smiles*
Road Rage Scene (Angela)

*Pat gets very frustrated about something that has happened on the road.*

Narrator: Pat let’s talk about what just happened. You got very angry right there, son.

Anger on the road is quite dangerous. It can cloud your judgement and distract you from driving, The Right Way.

Its best to remember Pat, everyone makes mistakes. The other driver might be having an emergency, or just simply made the wrong choice.

As long as you are safe, and the trip can carry on, remain calm. Never act of anger or irrational feelings.


Credits (Angela)

  • Show fun credits, and then cut to real credits with picture at the end.


Additional Sound Bytes for Adam
“Yikes Pat, that was a close one!”

“Great Job!  Now we’re driving the Right Way!”



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