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Video Transcript
Title: ShellEBTASophieWUK16-9131124AFV8
Duration: 1:10 minutes
Description:
We follow Sophie as she takes us through the highlights of her day as a Sales and Marketing Advisor
at Shell, offering a glimpse into both her professional life and her time outside of work.
ShellEBTASophieWUK16-9131124AFV8Transcript
[Background music plays]
An adaptation of the Sound of Shell plays, featuring upbeat, ambient synth tones, adding an energetic
yet relaxed vibe to the scene.
Sophie
Hi, I’m Sophie.
Video footage
Sophie’s vertical user-recorded video shows her smiling into the camera, holding a device and some
documents to her chest. Behind her, we see large barrels and containers in a garage setting.
Throughout this clip, whenever vertical user-recorded footage appears, the edges of the frame display
the same video, softly blurred in the background.
Sophie
Come on a Day in the life with me as a Sales and Marketing Advisor at Shell.
[Text displays]
Day in the life of a Sales & Marketing Advisor at Shell
Video footage
User-recorded video shows Sophie outside the garage, beneath a bright blue sky, shutting her eyes and
smiling, clearly enjoying the sunshine. She is holding the device and documents again, with a vehicle
visible in the background inside the garage. Text transitions in at the far left of the frame to bubblepopping sound FX.
Sophie
I always like to start my day by reading a few pages before I get ready to head out and see a few
clients.
[Text displays]
06:30
Video footage and graphic
We see Sophie lying in bed under a white blanket, holding and looking at a tablet, with a Shell-branded
white water bottle on a bedside table next to the bed. A candle on the bedside unit casts a pink glow
across the scene. Sophie looks away from the tablet, and waves and smiles into the camera before
returning to her reading. A yellow box with a digital timestamp appears onscreen in the upper-left
corner of the frame. In the upper-right corner, an animated analog alarm clock rocks from side to side,
accompanied by a beeping alarm tone. In the lower-left corner, a book stack icon appears.
Sophie
I am ready to go.
Video footage
We see mirror selfie footage of Sophie in her bedroom, wearing her Shell-branded black shirt, speaking
softly into her cell phone camera.
Sophie
I unplug my car and drive to the client’s garage.
Video footage
We see a wide view of a street scene with several cars parked along the curb, one of which is an
electric vehicle that is plugged into an on-street charging station. User-recorded video shows a
smartphone screen displaying an EV charging app, the app initially indicating that the charging process
has started, with a green circular progress indicator and a message noting that the process typically
takes up to a minute. Another close-up shows a hand unplugging a charging cable from an on-street EV
charging station.
Sophie
I started out on the assessed internship program. I was so excited when I got the role.
Video footage
Tracking footage, as though from a moving vehicle, shows residential streets lined with brick houses,
parked cars and trees, all under a partly cloudy sky. Next, a quick panning shot shows vehicles parked
in front of a garage with a green exterior and blurred signage, though with a clear ‘reception’ label
above a white door.
[Text displays]
Intern
Whoooo!!!
Video footage and graphic
User-recorded video shows Sophie standing on a grassy lawn, holding a champagne bottle and opening
it, accompanied by cork-popping sound effects and people cheering, suggesting a celebratory moment.
A yellow textbox displays text in the upper left corner of the frame. Yellow text pulsates along the
bottom of the frame. The party popper icon appears and rocks from side to side in frame-right.
Sophie
I worked in the marketing team.
Video footage
Tracking footage, recorded by someone off-camera, shows a man wearing a grey jacket approaching
the white reception door of the garage previously described. Next, panning user-recorded video shows
an office environment where individuals are sitting at a reception desk behind computers. The
background features a wooden door, a filing cabinet, and blurred signage on the walls.
Sophie
And now, my role on the graduate program involves our distribution in the UK of automated
lubricants.
[Text displays]
Graduate
Video footage
Again, tracking footage, recorded by someone off-camera, shows the man in the grey jacket crossing
the floor of the garage. Then more user-recorded video shows Sophie smiling into the camera while
standing, along with her colleague, outside a building with a garage entrance and a row of red and
white bike racks. At this point, a yellow box displays text in the lower-left corner of the frame
Sophie
I enjoy my first coffee of the day.
[Text displays]
10:00
Coffee time!
Video footage and graphic
Close-up footage shows a hand removing a yellow coffee pod from a coffee machine with multiple
pods visible in the machine's pod holder. More user-recorded video shows a coffee machine display
screen, showing options and instructions as well as Sophie’s reflection as she holds her phone up to
record the options she is selecting. At this point, a yellow box with a digital timestamp appears
onscreen in the upper-right corner of the frame. A yellow textbox displays text and a coffee icon in the
lower-left corner of the frame.
Sophie
I cover the South of the UK, getting to meet with independent garages regularly to discuss how using a
Shell oil can support their business growth.
Video footage
User-recorded video shows Sophie engaged in a discussion with the man in the grey jacket in the
garage previously described. She is holding a tablet and pointing at it while the man attentively listens.
We continue to see them interacting onsite, followed by a high-angle view of the service area with
multiple cars, along with various equipment and tools visible in the background. Next, we see Sophie
smiling into the shot from inside the garage as she takes selfie footage. Following this is tracking
footage of traffic on a road going through green countryside. Finally, we see Sophie and her colleague
seated in their moving car, smiling and waving into the camera.
Sophie
I want to be part of the energy transition. And in my role, I am a small part of the puzzle.
Video footage
A wide shot shows Sophie and three other individuals engaged in a discussion around a table in a welllit meeting room, with laptops, documents and a coffee mug present. User-recorded video shows
Sophie standing on a balcony or rooftop during sunset, with buildings and a clear sky in the
background. Additional user-recorded video shows another woman from behind, working at a
workstation on her computer, multiple monitors facing her.
Sophie
Just checking a few emails before I head back to the office.
[Text displays]
14:00
Video footage
User-recorded video shows Sophie indoors, working on a device. A close-up of the device’s screen
shows Sophie using its touchscreen features as she flicks through Shell-related content. At this point, a
yellow box with a digital timestamp appears onscreen in the upper-right corner of the frame. More
user-recorded video shows Sophie looking into the camera, seen in close-up, as she walks away from
the garage with the green exterior.
Sophie
Heading up to my desk to follow up on some client emails…
Video footage
Tilting footage shows two tall, modern high-rise buildings with numerous windows and balconies,
viewed from a low angle looking up towards the pale blue sky. Panning footage shows a modern,
covered pedestrian walkway with a glass and metal canopy, flanked by tall buildings with large
windows and storefronts, and a few people walking or standing around. Another interior pan shows
revolving doors and lifts in a modern building and an “E” sign mounted to a wall. Next, we see Sophie
filming selfie footage in an elevator mirror, wearing a lanyard and holding a cup and a second phone
with a patterned case.
Sophie
And work on a new marketing project.
[Text displays]
15:30
Video footage
Low-angle time-lapse footage shows Sophie working at her desk. At this point, a yellow box with a
digital timestamp appears onscreen in the upper-left corner of the frame. The scene shifts to a view of
the flow diagrams and data on her two computer monitors.
Sophie
Enjoying a lovely sunset outside Shell Centre before I head off to choir rehearsal.
[Text displays]
London Eye!
Video footage
We see a view through an office window of the London Eye Ferris wheel during sunset, with a warm
golden light illuminating the scene and the city's skyline in the background. The sky is filled with pastelcoloured clouds, adding to the picturesque quality of the moment. At this point, a yellow textbox
displays text in the lower-left corner of the frame. We cut to footage of the backs of several people
seated in classroom-style seating, with two blurred paintings on the wall in the background. This is
followed by a close-up of sheet music, then by a wide view of an orchestra as we hear the orchestral
music.
Sophie
Snuggling up with some TV at the end of a long day…
[Text displays]
20:00
Video footage
User-recorded video shows Sophie sitting under a blanket on her couch, holding a bowl and eating
dinner. At this point, a yellow box with a digital timestamp appears onscreen in the upper-left corner
of the frame. Next, selfie footage shows Sophie filming herself on the couch.
Sophie
Before I head off to bed.
[Text displays]
22:00
Video footage
Finally, we return to Sophie lying in bed, turning to put her tablet down on her bedside cabinet. At this
point, a yellow box with a digital timestamp appears onscreen in the upper-right corner of the frame.
Sophie
And that’s my day. Bye.
[Text displays]
Zzzzzzzzz.....
Video footage
We see Sophie lean over her bedside table to blow out her candle before snuggling back under the
covers. A yellow textbox displays text in the lower-left corner of the frame. This final shot transitions
out of frame in the shape of a contracting Pecten, gradually giving way to a clean white background.
[Audio]
Shell brand mnemonic played on keys.
[Text displays]
Power Your Progress
shell.co.uk/graduates
© Shell International Limited 2025
[Animated sequence]
The small iconic red-and-yellow Pecten transitions in, positioning itself at the center of the frame
against a white background. Text then appears below the Pecten, as well as spanning across the lower
part of the frame.
Video Transcript
Video Transcript
Title: ShellEBTALucCNL16-9021124AFV3
Duration: 1:03 minutes
Description:
We follow Luc as he takes us through the highlights of his day as a Financial Advisor at Shell, along
with a glimpse of his life outside of work.
ShellEBTALucCNL16-9021124AFV3 Transcript
[Background music plays]
Instrumental music featuring synth keys with energetic fanfare and percussion.
Luc
Hey, everyone. My name is Luc. Come with me on a day in the life of a Finance Advisor at Shell.
[Text displays]
Day in the life of a Finance Advisor at Shell
Video footage
User-recorded video of Luc speaking to the camera in a dimly lit room. A softly glowing lamp and a
small fish tank with blue lighting sit on a countertop, casting a gentle glow. A flower arrangement and a
model sailboat are also visible. Text transitions in at the far left of the frame to a bubble-popping
sound FX.
Luc
When going to the office…
Video footage
Transition to more user-recorded video of Luc, this time standing in a narrow hallway, filming his
reflection in an ornate mirror with a gold frame. He is holding bananas and a water bottle in one hand.
Behind him, a door with frosted glass panels lets in dim natural light, and a draped curtain hangs
against the wall. Framed pictures and light switches line the hallway.
Luc
I take out my bike and head to the central station…
[Text displays]
07:30
Video footage
In the early morning in a modern urban setting, cyclists ride along a designated bike path towards a
well-lit entrance, with glowing purple and blue lights reflecting off nearby buildings. A white van is
parked near a tree, and escalators lead up to another level. A yellow digital timestamp appears
onscreen in upper frame-right. The scene transitions to a view of the square in front of Utrecht Central
Station and a shopping mall, followed by tracking footage, from the point of view of a train passenger,
of a canal with grassy edges, distant traffic, and buildings
Luc
While learning Spanish in the train.
[Text displays]
Ola!
Video footage and graphic
Point of view footage of Luc seated on a train, his face out of shot as we see his legs crossed and his
thumb selecting items within the Duolingo app. A yellow box displays text in upper frame-left, while an
animated hand-waving icon rocks from side to side in upper frame-right.
Luc
Today we'll be going to The Hague office.
Video footage
Wide-angle footage shows a woman walking toward the entrance of Shell's headquarters in The
Hague.
Luc
So here I am, arriving at the office.
[Text displays]
09:00
Video footage
Medium-angle footage shows the woman and a colleague, both seen from behind, walking through
glass entrance doors into The Hague headquarters. A yellow digital timestamp appears onscreen in
upper frame-left. The scene then sweeps through the reception area, showcasing a bank of wall-mounted infographics detailing Shell's history, alongside a display booth featuring similar infographics
and historical items related to the company.
Luc
Next week, I'll be going to Paris for an internal workshop, and this morning, I'll be mainly preparing for
that.
Video footage and graphic
Profile-view footage shows Luc preparing a hot drink in the office, with an Eiffel Tower graphic
displayed in the right side of the frame. The scene transitions to time-lapse footage of Luc, again seen
in profile, working at his desk on his computer.
Luc
I'm currently working in Low Carbon Solutions, and I'm mainly supporting from the finance angle.
Video footage
A panning close-up of a computer screen displays a collage of still shots surrounding a title that reads:
“Shell Low Carbon Solutions 2024 Highlights.” The scene then cuts to wide-angle footage of Luc
cheerfully walking through revolving doors into a reception area and approaching the camera.
Luc
So last month, we went on a sailing trip together with colleagues in Greece, and I've met a lot of cool
people there. And now we see each other quite often in the office.
Video footage
The scene shifts to scenic footage of a sailing boat's bow resting on calm water, with land visible in the
background. We cut to a still shot of Luc and his friends seated around the benches at the back of the
boat, all smiling as they pose for the photo. More user-recorded video shows a smiling Luc and his
colleagues seated at a table in a canteen, each with a tray of food in front of them.
[Text displays]
12:00
Video footage
As we transition to wide-angle footage of the group of colleagues around the table, a yellow digital
timestamp appears onscreen in upper frame-right.
Luc
As a graduate at Shell, you'll be doing two rotations in three years, where we experience different
parts of the business. And I'll be going to my second rotation soon.
Video footage
Portrait-mode mobile phone footage with background blur shows Luc seated at his desk, looking up as
he speaks to someone off-camera. Buildings outside the window behind him provide a sense of
location. Next, we see profile-view footage of Luc and a colleague in conversation at a staff function,
with other colleagues hovering around a table that holds a selection of cupcakes. Once more, the
scene transitions to time-lapse footage of Luc, again seen in profile, working at his desk on his
computer.
Luc
The office in The Hague has a game room, and today we'll be playing some pool.
[Text displays]
15:30
Video footage
Zooming close-up footage shows a Shell employee leaning over a pool table, breaking the rack as the
balls scatter across the surface. Next, high-angle footage shows two people seated in yellow tub chairs,
focused on the checkers board positioned between them on the table. At this point, a yellow digital
timestamp appears onscreen in upper frame-right. The footage returns to two colleagues standing by
the pool table, examining the remaining balls, with their cues resting on the ground, then followed by a
close-up of one of the pockets as a shot is made, and a ball is smoothly sunk into it.
Luc
After work, it's nice to take out the motorcycle and go and meet some friends for dinner.
[Text displays]
19:30
Video footage
The scene shifts to night footage, starting with a close-up of a Ducati motorcycle's infotainment screen,
which then zooms out to reveal a side view of the parked motorcycle. The shot transitions to wide-
angle footage of the busy scene outside Utrecht's Hoog Catharijne shopping centre, its lights
illuminating the night. At this point, a yellow digital timestamp appears onscreen in upper frame-left.
Luc
Shell really offers a lot of flexibility and independence, which allows for such a healthy work-life
balance.
Video footage
User-recorded video, first in landscape mode and then in portrait mode with a blurred background,
shows Luc’s friends seated around a table, enjoying a meal in a home, and we see the host serving food
onto their plates.
Luc
And that's my day. Bye.
Video footage
User-recorded video shows Luc speaking to the camera in a dimly lit room, making the ‘peace’ hand
signal as he does. This final shot transitions out of frame in the shape of a contracting Pecten, gradually
giving way to a clean white background.
[Audio]
Shell brand mnemonic played on keys.
[Text displays]
Power Your Progress
shell.nl/graduates
© Shell International Limited 2025
[Animated sequence]
The small iconic red-and-yellow Pecten transitions in, positioning itself at the centre of the frame
against a white background. Text then appears below the Pecten, as well as spanning across the lower
part of the frame.
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Meet Sofia
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Title: How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Sofia's story
Duration: 2:12 minutes
Description:
This video follows Sofia, a Digital Transformation Lead at Shell, as she speaks about her home and work life, and the balance between the two which Shell has enabled her to achieve.
How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Sofia's story Transcript
[Background music plays]
Sound of Shell adaptation.
Child
Mommy, I’m making a video.
Sofia
So what’s it about?
Child
You!
Sofia
Oh, nice!
[Video footage]
We open on an inset centred against a white background. The inset displays shaky cell phone video footage, filmed from the point of view of the child holding the cell phone. The series of footage shows a residential estate and our protagonist, Sofia, bending over the trunk of her car to remove a model. She straightens, turning until she smiles into the camera, seen against the background of houses, green foliage and a blue sky. We cut to aerial drone footage of a commercial building flanked by large car parks.
Interview with Sofia
[Title]
Digital Transformation Lead
Sofia
My name is Sofia, and I’m a working mum, but I’m also a Digital and Transformation Lead at Shell.
[Text displays]
Sofia Digital Transformation Lead
[Video footage]
We see interior close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against an out-of-focus office background. A series of exterior slow-motion footage then shows Sofia striding across a paved entrance area towards the Shell building where she works.
Sofia
Every day, I’m looking at how we can use digital technology to become more efficient.
[Video footage]
Again, we see interior close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background.
Child
But what do you do?
Sofia
Good question!
[Video footage]
We return to the inset centred against a white background. The inset displays shaky cell phone video footage, filmed from the point of view of the child holding the cell phone. The series of footage shows Sofia in her home, placing a bowl of fruit on a table and then looking into the lens as she answers her child.
Sofia
I’m a champion for change.
[Video footage]
Again, we see interior close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against an out-of-focus office background.
Sofia
I feel very fortunate, because my work excites me.
[Video footage]
We transition to a series of close-up shots that show Sofia zipping up her overall, clipping a gas detector to her lapel, and donning safety glasses beneath her Shell-branded hardhat. Next, we see wide low-angle footage of Sofia kitted out in safety attire, walking across an exterior paved area.
Sofia
I’m growing professionally, and I’m involved in the energy transition.
[Video footage]
Next, we see Sofia getting up from her desk, carrying her laptop with her. We cut to close-up footage of her speaking straight into the camera, and we see a poster on the wall behind her. The poster has two Shell workers standing in front of an industrial plant. A graphic of multiple red, yellow and white lines sweeps through the scene.
Sofia
It’s a really good feeling, because it’s a big task and it matters.
[Video footage]
Low-angle footage shows Sofia onsite again, kitted in her safety gear. We cut to an aerial view of the industrial plant, then back to Sofia, now speaking directly into the camera as it swivels around her before pulling back rapidly.
Sofia
I’m very proud of where I work. I’m actively playing my part. And to me, that feels good.
[Video footage]
A series of footage shows two of Sofia’s colleagues onsite, using handheld devices and pointing up at the large storage tanks alongside them. We return to interior close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against an out-of-focus office background.
Sofia
I’ve been working for Shell for 16 years now, and I’ve evolved.
[Video footage]
We pull back on an aerial view of the industrial complex, then cut to tracking footage of Sofia striding away from a reception area and passing several doors as she approaches the shot. Close-up low-angle footage shows Sofia at her desk, opening her laptop. We return to close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background.
Sofia
Change came when I started my family. When I returned to work, Shell supported me to grow and develop.
[Video footage]
We return to close-up low-angle footage of Sofia seated in her office chair, lifting a photo frame from her desk. We cut to close-up footage of the image in the photo frame, showing her children, a boy and a girl. We return to close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background.
Sofia
And I shifted from hands-on technical roles to more strategic thinking, like how we can continue to provide sustainable energy.
[Video footage]
Next, high-angle footage shows Sofia and colleagues seated around a boardroom table. We return to close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background. We cut to close-up footage of wall-mounted screens, showing a presentation slide at frame-right and meeting software at frame-left, showing the other meeting participants. We return to footage of Sofia seated at the boardroom table.
Sofia
The culture here is collaborative, and that’s something I find invigorating.
[Video footage]
Tracking footage shows Sofia and a colleague walking down a corridor, seen first from behind, then in front view. Next, we see four colleagues walking side-by-side through a high-ceilinged open reception area, approaching the shot, followed by more footage of a group of colleagues engaged in discussion within an office environment.
Sofia
We know each other well. This facility and all the staff in it, we function like a family.
[Video footage]
A series of footage shows Sofia and other colleagues eating together around a table in a reception-style area with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides. We cut to close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background, before returning to more footage of the colleagues gathered around the table and talking and laughing together.
Sofia
Just another day in the office. Let’s see who’s around.
Sofia
Morning, Craig.
Craig
Morning, Sofia.
Sofia
How are you?
Craig
Good as always.
[Video footage]
We see selfie footage of Sofia at work, speaking directly into the camera, then swiveling the camera around to film her colleague, Craig, as she greets him.
Sofia
I think our world is changing, and we’re seeing technology really come into spaces. So as that technology grows, it unlocks potential. Colleagues whose ideas inspire me, their resilience and focus is amazing.
[Video footage]
We continue to see Sofia filming in the office as we see another colleague speaking into the lens while standing next to some very hi-tech-looking equipment. We see more exterior footage of two colleagues at the industrial plant, one operating a drone controller while the other looks up into the sky. We return to interior footage of Sofia sitting down with a colleague in front of a large screen and looking at and discussing the data displayed on the screen. We return to close-up footage of Sofia speaking to the off-camera interviewer, seen against the out-of-focus office background, then another series of exterior footage shows the colleagues at the plant as they engage with data on their handheld screens and operate the drone.
Sofia
Shell enables me to be the best version of myself, at home…
[Video footage]
A series of footage shows Sofia at home with her children, as follows: sitting on the floor with the kids, playing with a snap circuit; brushing her daughter’s hair; sitting on the floor again as they color in together; Sofia in the kitchen, lighting candles on a chocolate cake; Sofia smiling down into the lens and waving.
Sofia
And at work.
[Video footage]
Exterior low-angle footage shows Sofia in close-up, holding a touchscreen display, which we see from behind, and smiling. Next, we see profile-view footage of Sofia working at her desk.
Sofia
The most exciting thing about working for Shell is the chance to be a part of the future of the energy transition.
[Video footage]
A series of footage shows Sofia on site at the industrial plant; we see her surveying the plant and using her touchscreen display, and end on a profile-view close-up of her face.
Sofia
And that’s something I really want to tell my kids about.
[Text displays]
Power Your Progress
[Video footage and animated sequence]
We zoom in on close-up footage of Sofia speaking into the camera, seen against the background of the floor-to-ceiling windows previously described. Over this, a yellow line draws the shape of a Pecten, and text displays below this. Then, concentric Pecten shapes pulsate out from the original shape until the frame is filled with radiating Pecten shapes.
[Audio]
Brand mnemonic played on strings.
[Text displays]
Explore careers at Shell shell.com/careers © Shell International Limited 2023
[Animated sequence]
The small classic red and yellow Pecten transitions in to display at frame-center against a white background. Text is displayed below this and along the lower frame.
Meet Elena
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Title: How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Elena's story
Duration: 2:43 minutes
Description:
In this video, we see how Elena, a Hydrogen Business Advisor in the Netherlands, has found
fulfilment through her job with Shell.
How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Elena's story Transcript
[Background music plays]
Orchestral Sound of Shell adaptation, starting with light, rhythmic keys and building to a crescendo.
[Video footage]
An inset displays against a white background. The inset shows archival footage of Elena, as a little girl
and gymnast, running across the floor at a Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union event, as we can see from
the banner at the side of the arena. Then footage of Elena applying make-up with a make-up brush fills
the frame. She is shown from behind, in slight profile view, and we see her reflection in the mirror
facing her. We return to the inset showing footage of the gymnastics event, and we see little Elena
waiting on her mark. Next, filling the frame, we see low-angle close-up footage of Elena’s face in the
mirror as she applies mascara to her eyelashes.
[Audio]
Announcer voiceover and crowd noise.
Elena
I’ve always pushed myself, and ever since I was little, I’ve loved a challenge.
[Video footage]
The inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event shows the camera zooming in on little Elena as
she waits on her mark. Next, filling the frame, we see close-up footage of Elena in the mirror, adjusting
her shirt collar.
[Video footage]
We return to the inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event, showing little Elena dismounting
from a vault and assuming her dismount pose to the sounds of applause. Still in the inset, we switch to
footage of a slightly older young girl doing her dismount pose, and then we see Elena, now a teenager,
walking away from a balance beam, as an older girl in a t-shirt and trackpants, possibly a trainer, joins
her, taking her arm as they walk off together, still with the sound of applause in the background. Next,
filling the frame, we see close-up footage, as though from behind Elena, of her hand picking up her
gold necklace from the basin.
[Audio]
Crowd applause.
Elena
I think I was ten or 12 when I realised the world was changing, and I wanted my work to have meaning,
while pushing myself in my career.
[Video footage]
The inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event shows teenaged Elena standing on the podium,
waiting to receive her medal. Next, filling the frame, we see Elena in the mirror, fastening the gold
necklace around her neck. Again, the inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event shows Elena
receiving her medal and hanging it around her neck. Next, filling the frame, we see Elena adjusting her
necklace.
Elena
And I knew that working at Shell, I’d be able to do exactly that.
[Video footage]
The inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event shows Elena striking a gymnast’s pose, her medal
now hanging around her neck. Next, filling the frame, we see a close-up, as though from behind Elena,
of her hands holding her mobile phone in landscape mode while the screen displays the archival
gymnastics footage. The point of view changes as we see low-angle close-up footage of Elena smiling
while watching the footage on her phone. Again, the inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event
shows a young girl doing a floor routine.
[Audio]
Crowd applause.
Elena
My name is Elena, and I joined Shell straight after university as a young graduate.
[Text displays]
Elena
Hydrogen Business Advisor
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena speaking to the off-camera interviewer against an out-of-focus office
background.
Elena
To me, there is no bigger challenge than the energy transition, and now I’m working at Shell, doing
exactly what I wanted to.
[Video footage]
Outside a multi-storey building, we see Elena mount her bicycle and set off. Next, low-angle close-up
footage shows Elena as she cycles down a street that is lined with multi-storey buildings, and we see
some trees in the background. Side-view footage shows Elena cycling past a building, outside of which
we see many bicycles parked. Next, a panoramic shot of a city street shows trams and other traffic
moving along the street, and of note is the many people cycling down the street. Next, we see a
moving tram in close-up, as well as other vehicles passing. A series of footage shows cyclists passing
over a bridge that crosses over a canal, again showing multi-storey buildings, trees and some vehicles
in the background.
Elena
I’m based in the Netherlands, working with low-carbon fuels at a company that supports me in my
career and my life goals.
[Video footage]
We return to low-angle close-up footage of Elena cycling down a city street, a wider series of footage
then showing her cycling past vehicles and bicycles parked at the curb. High-angle footage shows boats
moored along a canal, again showing multi-storey buildings, trees and parked vehicles in the
background. Low-angle footage shows many cyclists passing the shot as they cross a street.
Elena
Right now, I work in hydrogen, and it’s an exciting time, because Shell is tackling this at scale.
[Video footage]
Wide profile-view footage shows Elena cycling across a paved area and passing the shot. As she does
so, we see a Shell Hydrogen-branded car parked in a parking space. Close-up footage shows “H2 in H2O
out” written on the side of the car. We see Elena from behind, cycling towards a building in the
distance. Medium-angle footage shows Elena walking confidently through a large reception area,
approaching the shot.
Elena
I’m working on a new business model for hydrogen trucks. And today is a very exciting day. We’re
going live with the first-ever hydrogen trucks in Germany. And that’s a project that I’m actually leading.
[Video footage]
High-angle footage of Elena’s laptop screen as she tilts the screen. Displaying on the laptop’s screen is
an image of Shell’s black and white hydrogen truck. Close-up footage shows Elena speaking into the
camera, seen against a white background. Next, we see high-angle footage of the hydrogen truck
driving along a straight road in a rocky, mountainous area, then we see low-angle close-up footage of
Elena smiling down at her laptop, which is off-camera.
Christian Hoellinger
Hi, Elena. I’m doing well. How are you?
[Split-screen footage]
The frame is split into two side-by-side screens, one showing Elena in close-up, the other showing
Christian in close-up, with the hydrogen truck parked in the background. Their names display at the
bottom left-hand corner of their respective screens, and it’s clear that they are using a video
conferencing platform.
Elena
Can you maybe show a little bit of the truck that’s behind you?
Christian Hoellinger
Absolutely.
[Video and split-screen footage]
As Elena talks, high-angle footage shows Christian filling Elena’s laptop screen, as just described. We
return to the split-screen footage of the video conferencing platform, also as described above.
Christian Hoellinger
Everything is running smoothly. A very quiet truck, very good to drive.
[Video footage]
We see circling drone footage of the hydrogen truck, which is parked in a flat, open area in a
mountainous region.
Elena
That truck is looking really good.
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena speaking into the camera, seen against a white background.
Elena
It’s also very empowering and purposeful to be able to contribute to the energy transition.
[Video footage]
Partly rear-view/partly side-view footage of the hydrogen truck shows the three PH2P hydrogen fuel
storage tanks held in a frame behind the driver’s cab. In lower frame-right, a cameraman, seen from
behind, records footage. We briefly see low-angle close-up footage of Elena smiling down at her
laptop, which is off-camera, then we see high-angle footage of Christian on Elena’s laptop screen, as
described.
Elena
And I love the fact that I get to work with an incredible team.
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena speaking to the off-camera interviewer against an out-of-focus office
background.
Elena
There’s only water coming out of the tailpipe, right?
[Video footage]
Low-angle footage of Elena, seen against the white background, shows her looking down at her laptop
screen as she speaks.
Christian Hoellinger
Right.
[Video footage]
Drone footage shows the hydrogen truck rounding a hairpin bend in the mountainous, rocky area
mentioned previously. We see trees and low cloud in the background.
Elena
I’m constantly learning, and that means I am progressing.
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena speaking to the off-camera interviewer against an out-of-focus office
background.
Elena
My colleagues really listen to me. I really feel that there is a care for each other.
[Video footage]
Wide-angle footage shows Elena and a colleague in conversation as they walk down a corridor,
approaching the shot. Medium-angle footage of the two show them turning towards each other as
they share a laugh. Close-up footage of Elena shows her speaking to colleague in an office
environment. We see the colleague only partially in extreme frame-right. However, we switch to a
wider view and see that Elena is, in fact, speaking with three colleagues in an office environment. They
are sharing a coffee around a tall, round table.
Elena
Can meet the timeline, but there’s still a few things that we have to do.
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena speaking to her colleagues in the office environment just described.
Elena
To be able to tap into that wisdom, I find that incredibly inspirational.
[Video footage]
Extreme close-up footage of Elena shows her confidently walking through a large open reception area,
scattered with office plants, though the background is out of focus.
Elena
That culture has helped me thrive outside of work too, and that allows me to bring my best self into
work.
[Video footage]
High-angle footage shows boats moored along a canal, again showing multi-storey buildings, trees and
parked vehicles in the background. Next, medium-angle footage shows Elena in gym clothes, jogging
next to a canal. Next, a series of footage shows Elena doing some stretches next to the canal and then
resuming her jog.
Elena
There is a part of me that feels just like that little girl, but I’ve grown.
[Video footage]
The inset displaying footage of the gymnastics event shows a young girl running up to and launching
herself at a vaulting horse. Next, filling the frame, we see low-angle close-up footage of Elena jogging
over a bridge. We return to the inset displaying footage of the young gymnast assuming her dismount
pose on the mat, to audience applause. The inset then displays a video montage of archival footage of
the little gymnasts doing their routines.
[Audio]
Crowd applause.
Elena
I’m now part of the big discussion. I really have the ability to change lives for the better. This makes me
feel very happy and fulfilled.
[Video footage]
Profile-view close-up footage of Elena shows her confidently walking along a street, once more in her
business attire. Wider-angle footage shows Elena, seen from behind, walking towards a waiting ferry.
Profile-view footage of Elena shows her looking out over the water as her hair is lifted lightly by the
wind. High-angle footage of Elena’s shoes shows her striding across the ferry’s deck. Wide-angle
footage shows the crowd of people on the ferry. We then see close-up footage of Elena on the ferry,
smiling into the camera. The sun setting in the background causes the surface of the water to glimmer
and Elena’s hair to glow. Next, wide-angle tracking footage shows the light of the setting sun
shimmering across the surface of the water, and the buildings along the water’s edge are cast into
silhouette.
Elena
And to find all that in a job? Well, that’s pretty special.
[Video footage]
Close-up footage shows Elena moving in to fill the shot as she speaks into the camera. We see the ferry
in the out-of-focus background.
[Video footage and animated sequence]
Over close-up footage of Elena smiling into the camera, a yellow line draws the shape of a Pecten, and
text displays below this. Then, concentric Pecten shapes pulsate out from the original shape until the
frame is filled with radiating Pecten shapes.
[Audio]
Shell brand mnemonic played on strings.
[Text displays]
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[Animated sequence]
The small classic red and yellow Pecten transitions in to display at frame-center against a white
background. Text is displayed below this and along the lower frame.
Meet Rishabh
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Title: How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Rishabh's story
Duration: 2:19 minutes
Description:
Rishabh, an emerging digital technologies lead for Shell, describes his history as a technology enthusiast and how technology aids his work within Shell.
How I'm thriving as I'm Powering Progress - Rishabh's story - Transcript
[Background music plays]
Mid-tempo electronic music built on understated electric piano chords and a lo-fi drum kit, layered with reverb-heavy synth and piano flourishes over the top.
[Video footage]
A ground-level shot looking up at a tall Shell building with a large Shell logo on the side, seen through tree branches in the foreground. A shot of Rishabh in a maroon polo shirt from the perspective of his laptop pans up from the keyboard to his smiling face. He begins typing, fingers moving in the extreme foreground, as we hear the sound of the keys.
Rishabh
I've always been extremely passionate about technology.
[Video footage]
Two photographs of a smiling baby Rishabh on a rocking horse are shown side by side. These are then wiped over by a photo of Rishabh as a small child standing in school uniform in what appears to be a classroom. Finally, this is wiped over by two copies of the same photo of an adult Rishabh side by side. The right shows Rishabh sitting and holding a video game controller on his lap. The left is the same photo but zoomed in on his face. Then appears an outdoor shot of purple flowers with Rishabh, out of focus, sitting at a table in the background.
Rishabh
My earliest memory is wanting to get my hands on a laptop or the latest console to play a few video games.
[Video footage]
A shot of Rishabh at the same table, working on his laptop, in what appears to be a rooftop garden patio. A tight shot of the side of his smiling face. A head-and-shoulders shot of Rishabh speaking while looking off-camera. Another quick shot of Rishabh working at the table in the rooftop garden.
Rishabh
My name is Rishabh. I work on artificial intelligence and other emerging digital technologies for Shell.
[Text displays]
Rishabh
Emerging Digital Technologies Lead
[Video footage]
A shot of a digital avatar of Rishabh in an office in the Metaverse, starting from behind and rotating around to see the front of the character. A waist-up shot of the avatar looking at the camera and waving.
Rishabh
Welcome to the Metaverse. This is me as my avatar.
[Video footage]
Rishabh on a balcony overlooking some trees and what may be a hotel, talking to the camera, which he is holding to film himself.
Rishabh
In an ideal world, I would have loved for it to have more muscles.
[Video footage]
A full-body shot of Rishabh’s avatar as he appears to shuffle his feet momentarily. A waist-up shot of the avatar raising his arms to flex his muscles.
Rishabh
Overall I'm pretty happy with how it’s turned out.
[Video footage]
A head-and-shoulders shot of Rishabh from the side, walking through an office, still holding the camera to film himself. A shot of Rishabh speaking with a woman in a white shirt with black stripes and glasses and a man in a black polo shirt and glasses. Rishabh sitting in a red chair at a low glass table on his laptop, with a glass-and-metal staircase in the background.
Rishabh
My work is pretty flexible. So, even though I'm based out of Bangalore, it doesn't mean that I have to be in Bangalore all the time.
[Video footage]
A close-up of Rishabh’s laptop being opened and powering on, with Rishabh then plugging a cable into the side of the laptop. A very tight shot of the side of Rishabh’s face coming into focus. A front-facing shot of Rishabh’s face behind a couple of monitors. A shot of a monitor displaying Rishabh’s avatar looking through a glass wall at a city scene.
Rishabh
We have presence in Europe, in the US, in the UK, which means that we are really connected as a global team virtually.
[Video footage]
Another shot of the large Shell building through trees. Another shot of Rishabh from behind the monitors as he speaks to the camera.
Rishabh
Let me show you what my favourite place to work at is.
[Video footage]
A shot of Rishabh’s avatar speaking to the camera from the top row of a Metaverse auditorium. Another shot of the avatar walking toward the camera on the stage of the auditorium with a crowd of avatars behind him with isotype icons of people floating above them. Rishabh’s avatar on the stage, walking away from the camera to a podium. A closer shot of the audience of avatars.
Rishabh
I'm about to take a conference. That means I get to connect with smart and talented people all over the world.
[Video footage]
Another shot of the back of Rishabh’s avatar standing in front of the audience as a woman’s avatar in a white button-down shirt stands and raises her hand. A close shot of the avatar’s face talking to the camera with the audience behind her.
Woman avatar
I have a question. How does tech help us reach net zero?
[Video footage]
Rishabh’s avatar behind the podium, answering the question. Another shot of different audience avatars. A shot of Rishabh’s avatar’s face as he continues to answer. A shot of a red-haired woman avatar sitting and listening. Back to the same shot of Rishabh’s avatar speaking.
Rishabh
Digital technology and AI helps to balance supply and demand of increasingly distributed energy sources as well as research energy technologies.
[Video footage]
Rishabh’s avatar turns toward the crowd and waves as they applaud. A tight shot of the side of the real Rishabh’s face as he turns to address the camera.
Rishabh
I guess my digital self is quite smart. Great conference.
[Video footage]
Rishabh and two women speak in an office or classroom with a half-dozen other people in the background. A side close-up of the face of one of the women. An over-the-shoulder shot of Rishabh speaking to a man in a teal polo shirt and glasses behind a counter in a well-lit office. An over-the-shoulder shot of another man in a black pullover as he and Rishabh speak in a hallway. A side shot of Rishabh and another man in a white button-down shirt as they speak in front of a display of the different logos Shell has used throughout their history.
Rishabh
I am surrounded by brilliant people, people who I learn from every day, and that helps me in my own career.
[Video footage]
A shot of the back of Rishabh’s legs as he walks down an office hallway. A shot of Rishabh’s face as he continues walking down the hallway.
Rishabh
I feel my work has meaning and creativity is at the centre of it.
[Video footage]
A shot of Rishabh from behind as he approaches and greets a woman with long braids sitting at a desk.
Woman
Rishabh.
Rishabh
Good to see you.
Woman
How are you? It’s good to see you, too.
[Video footage]
A close shot of Rishabh’s face as he speaks to the woman. Rishabh again addressing himself to someone off-camera. A shot of white towels and Rishabh’s hand picking one up. A head-and-shoulders shot of Rishabh in a room full of exercise equipment, walking toward the camera and out of frame.
Rishabh
It means that I really embrace my time inside of work but also have the mental space and energy to do things outside of work and that’s had a very positive effect on my personal time.
[Background music plays]
A more up-tempo, hard-driving track begins, featuring heavier drums, piano chords, and muted guitar scrapes.
[Video footage]
A close shot of Rishabh’s sneakers as he runs on a curved treadmill. A shot from a distance of Rishabh running on the machine. A close-up of Rishabh’s arms and chest as he curls a large barbell. A close over-the-shoulder shot of Rishabh as he continues to curl the weight. A shot of Rishabh’s hand in the gyan mudra yoga position, which fades out of focus as his face in the background comes into focus. A close-up of Rishabh’s face as he speaks directly to the camera and then closes his eyes.
Rishabh
And I'm a big fan of yoga, too.
[Video footage]
A full shot of Rishabh sitting in a cross-legged yoga position with his eyes closed, which is then wiped over by a similar shot of his avatar taking the same position.
Rishabh
I am a techie, so luckily I can enjoy it here, and the stretches are much easier.
[Video footage]
A shot of Rishabh in an office, walking toward the camera. The back of Rishabh’s head as he walks. A close side shot of his hands typing on his laptop. A shot of his laptop screen with his avatar is shown. A low-angle shot up at Rishabh’s face as he works on the laptop. A close shot of the side of his face looking down. His hands are shown handling a VR headset with a woman out of focus behind. Rishabh’s face as he laughs. Rishabh once again working at the rooftop table. A head-and-shoulders shot of Rishabh speaking directly to the camera. A yellow silhouette of the Shell logo traces itself around his face, appearing partially behind his head as if his face is coming forward out of the shape.
The on-screen text appears below Rishabh’s face as larger forms of the same silhouetted logo shape continue to ripple outward concentrically, filling the frame.
Rishabh
For someone like me who really loves technology, I'm thriving at Shell and I'm able to use my skills to address issues that are impacting societies across the world, issues that actually matter, and that makes me very proud.
[Text displays]
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[Background music plays]
A brief few notes of acoustic guitar serve as a closing tag over the logo.
[Video footage]
The Shell logo appears in the centre of a completely white frame as the text reveals itself below.
[Text displays]
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