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Unleashing Marketing Potential with CGI

Meet Faruk Heplevent. As the Founder of THE SCOPE Studio, he shares insights into how his CGI-driven marketing strategies have shaped global automotive campaigns for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and BMW.

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Who is Faruk?

Faruk Heplevent is a creative force in the automotive marketing industry.

In 1990, he began assisting professional photographers, first with still life and then advancing to advertising and car photography. By 1999, Faruk was working for major car brands, creating stunning visuals to capture the public’s imagination.

In 2007, he founded The Scope—an innovative company that uses cutting-edge CGI technology to create incredible images for vehicle launches and advertisements. Not only did he coin the term CG photography (using computer software to take pictures), but his team recently published Scope City in 2022: a fully computer-generated city-building tool intended to deliver top-notch work on time.

Working for brands like Audi, BMW, Tesla, Li Auto, Nio, Chrysler, Lincoln, Hyundai Genesis VW Renault & Toyota—and earning awards like Cannes Lions along the way—Faruk is an undisputed leader in this field.

When he’s not busy bringing his incredible visions into reality, Faruk loves spending time with his wife and four sons in Hamburg, Germany while making beautiful memories together.

Highlights
Founder of THE SCOPE Studio, revolutionizing marketing for brands like Audi, BMW, and Tesla.
Over 30 years of advertising experience, specializing in automotive photography and CGI.
Coined the term “CG photography” (using computer software to take pictures).
Won multiple awards, including Cannes Lions.
Loves spending time with his wife and four sons in Hamburg, Germany.
Who is Faruk?

Faruk Heplevent is a creative force in the automotive marketing industry.

In 1990, he began assisting professional photographers, first with still life and then advancing to advertising and car photography. By 1999, Faruk was working for major car brands, creating stunning visuals to capture the public’s imagination.

In 2007, he founded The Scope—an innovative company that uses cutting-edge CGI technology to create incredible images for vehicle launches and advertisements. Not only did he coin the term CG photography (using computer software to take pictures), but his team recently published Scope City in 2022: a fully computer-generated city-building tool intended to deliver top-notch work on time.

Working for brands like Audi, BMW, Tesla, Li Auto, Nio, Chrysler, Lincoln, Hyundai Genesis VW Renault & Toyota—and earning awards like Cannes Lions along the way—Faruk is an undisputed leader in this field.

When he’s not busy bringing his incredible visions into reality, Faruk loves spending time with his wife and four sons in Hamburg, Germany while making beautiful memories together.

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Reimagining Car Launches: Harnessing the Power of Visual Impact in High-Stakes Marketing

With high pressure, short deadlines, and the eyes of top-tier design bosses on every project, car launches are intense. This crucial “first picture of your child” moment shapes how the world perceives the new vehicle. Faruk has navigated this complex environment with giants like Renault, Tesla, Mercedes, Li Auto, and Hyundai.

On your podcast, Faruk can delve into his approach to using CGI as a tool for marketing car launches globally. He’ll talk about how he coordinates these projects, striking the right balance between quick turnaround times and managing cultural sensibilities to ensure each vehicle garners a compelling debut in its target market. His insights offer marketing professionals a fresh perspective on melding technology with creative strategies.

Breaking Barriers: CGI's Role in Modern Marketing

Traditional productions are fraught with limitations: logistics of location selection, weather dependencies, comfort-zone boundaries, and endless sign-offs. These constraints stifle creativity and often result in retouched images that may look artificial. One of the biggest hurdles is poor-quality CGI, a glaring contrast to the vision of perfection.

On your podcast, Faruk can discuss how the versatility and efficiency of CGI empower marketers. Specifically, its ability to envision and create settings beyond the ordinary enables captivating campaigns that stand out in a saturated market. Faruk’s work in various industries, including automotive, food, and cosmetics, highlights CGI’s broad applicability. Your listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how CGI can be used as a powerful tool in their marketing strategies.

Unleashing Creative Freedom in the New Era of Production Control

Traditional production methods, with their rigid linear structure, demand the coordination of numerous elements and people. From blocking streets to running traffic and addressing countless requirements, the control over the process is heavy. The decision-makers may not always be on location, adding to the challenges. These demanding circumstances leave little room for creative exploration.

On your podcast, Faruk can discuss how CGI brings a new level of creative control to production, sidestepping traditional constraints without a Hollywood-scale budget. He will share specific instances of feedback and adjustments made in the virtual environment, demonstrating the adaptive power and flexibility of CGI across a range of marketing needs. This conversation will provide your audience with fresh insights into unlocking creative freedom in their respective fields.

Balancing High-Quality CGI Environments with Speed

In the rapidly evolving CGI industry, finding high-quality landscape and city locations ready for use is a formidable challenge, especially for cities. Studios, ranging from Hollywood to China, are constantly seeking these assets, but the market offers limited options. The issue intensifies when studios need to maintain quality while adhering to tight project timelines.

On your podcast, Faruk will share insights into the development of their upcoming webshop, inspired by the success of the ‘Scope City Tech Tool’. He’ll discuss the potential it brings to the broader CGI industry and how it aims to bridge the gap between demand for quality assets and swift project turnarounds. Your listeners will learn about the innovations shaping the future of CGI assets and their accessibility.

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