Direct the whole shot
A small ferry leaving a quiet wooden pier. The ferry moves slowly away as gentle ripples spread behind it. Hold a wide camera view.
Establish the subject clearly in the opening frame. Keep its appearance, proportions and direction of light consistent throughout. Let the action unfold at a measured pace, with no abrupt camera changes or transitions to another location.
Use a coherent foreground, middle distance and background. End with the main subject still clearly visible. No cuts, captions or added lettering. Sound direction: quiet environmental ambience appropriate to the setting, with no music or spoken dialogue.

