0:00photo album cover reveal The scene opens with a close-up, slightly Dutch angle shot of two hands holding a dark navy blue, square photo album. The album features a circular cutout on the front cover, revealing a warm, intimate family portrait. The portrait shows a woman in a white dress kissing a smiling young boy, held by a man in a red sweater, against a softly blurred background of warm, twinkling string lights, possibly for a holiday. Above the circular cutout, in elegant gold font, reads 'Year 13'. Below the cutout, a small '2024' is visible. The hands are fair-skinned, with the left hand showing a small, dark tattoo on the wrist. The background is a slightly textured, light-colored surface, possibly a counter or table. Text overlay: 'New year, new albums.' is centered at the bottom of the screen. The overall mood is warm and sentimental.
0:01stacking yearly albums The camera is positioned slightly above, looking down at a hand placing several square photo albums onto a stack on a dark, woven-textured surface. The lighting is soft and natural, casting subtle shadows on the wall behind. The albums are all the same size but feature different colored covers (maroon, olive green, cream, light blue, pale pink, black) and different circular family photos. The hand, with fair skin and well-manicured nails, carefully adds each album, showcasing a progression of 'Year 1', 'Year 2', 'Year 3', etc., suggesting a timeline of memories. A decorative white, sculpted object is visible in the blurred background on the dark surface. Text overlay appears with spoken narration: 'A few years ago a friend inspired me to make yearly couple photo albums. And since then I've been making one a year with Artifact Uprising.' The scene conveys a sense of organization, nostalgia, and personal tradition.
0:10album cover on table The camera focuses on the 'Year 13' dark navy blue photo album from the first scene, now resting flat on a white marble-patterned surface. The circular cut-out reveals the same warm family portrait. The gold 'Year 13' text is clearly visible. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the details of the album cover and the marble texture. No hands are visible, allowing the album to be the sole focus. Text overlay: 'Year 13 was such an amazing year.' is displayed, reinforcing the sentimental value of the item.
0:13flipping through album A close-up shot focuses on two fair-skinned hands rapidly flipping through the pages of the 'Year 13' photo album. The pages are filled with vibrant, diverse photographs depicting family activities, including a child playing outdoors, a family gathering, and an indoor setup with festive decorations. The camera angle is slightly from above, looking down at the hands and the open album. The background is a blurred light-colored surface, possibly the same counter from the first scene. The rapid flipping action highlights the abundance of memories contained within the album. Text overlay: 'I had too many photos to choose from and this album was probably the biggest one to date.'
0:17parent and child reading album overhead An overhead shot shows an adult, identifiable by black pants and a red shirt, sitting on a light beige patterned rug, holding the 'Year 13' photo album open. A young Asian boy, wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt and grey pants, is sitting on the adult's lap, engaged with the album. The album's pages are filled with square and rectangular photographs of family moments, including a family photo under a blooming cherry blossom tree and a couple posing with scenic backgrounds. The child's back is mostly to the camera, but his hands are visible near the album. The light is warm and natural, illuminating the scene. Text overlay: '2024 was the year my husband and I were able to create so many beautiful memories with our son.'
0:20child flipping album close up A close-up shot, slightly from an overhead angle, focuses on the young Asian boy sitting on the adult's lap. The boy is wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt and grey pants. He is actively flipping through the pages of the photo album with his small hands. The pages show various family photos, including multiple images of celebrations with 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' banners visible in the background of some photos. The adult's red shirt is visible behind the child. The lighting is bright and soft, highlighting the textures of the rug and the album pages. Text overlay: '2024 was the year my husband and I were able to create so many beautiful memories with our son.'
0:23parent and child album wider shot A wider overhead shot shows the adult and child still sitting on the light beige patterned rug, looking at the open photo album. The adult, wearing a red shirt and black pants, supports the child on their lap. The young Asian boy, in grey, is pointing at various photos on the pages, which show more diverse family moments including outdoor activities and family portraits. The interaction between the adult and child is clearly visible, with the child actively engaging with the pictures. The lighting remains warm and natural. Text overlay: 'He loves looking at photos just like his mama and he'.
0:26child pointing at photos close up A tighter close-up shot focuses on the young Asian boy, still sitting on the adult's lap, pointing at photos in the album. The adult's red shirt is visible behind him. The boy's dark hair, grey shirt, and parts of his bare feet on the rug are visible. He points at various photos with his right index finger, then uses his left hand to touch another part of the page, demonstrating excitement and curiosity. The photos show more family scenes. The lighting is soft and warm. Text overlay: 'looked at every page of this album and he really enjoyed it.'
0:30child reacting to album A close-up shot, looking down at the adult and child. The adult, wearing a red top, holds the open album with both hands. The young Asian boy, wearing a grey top, sits on the adult's lap, directly facing the album. He claps his hands together and raises them slightly in excitement, then reaches out to touch the pages, his face showing a mix of joy and concentration as he looks at the photos. The photos displayed are of family activities, possibly outdoors. The lighting is warm, creating an intimate atmosphere. Text overlay: 'looked at every page of this album and he really enjoyed it.'
0:34board books stack A close-up shot focuses on two personalized board books stacked on a white marble-patterned surface. The top book has a maroon spine and cover, with the title 'Ace's Second Christmas' clearly visible in white text. The book beneath it has a dark green spine and cover, with the title 'Ace Goes To Arizona' visible. The background is dark and out of focus, highlighting the books. The lighting is soft and slightly dim, creating a cozy atmosphere. Text overlay: 'He's also really into books so I made him two board books.'
0:36child reading board book An overhead shot shows the adult, wearing a black shirt, holding a dark green board book open. The young Asian boy, wearing a brown fuzzy vest over a black and white striped long-sleeved shirt, sits on the adult's lap. The child's left hand holds a small red toy. He is looking intently at the book's pages, which display simple text on a white background and a black and white image. The adult's hand supports the book. The setting is on the same light beige patterned rug. Text overlay: 'One about his first flight to Arizona.'
0:38board book cover arizona A close-up shot of hands holding the 'Ace Goes To Arizona' board book. The cover features a serene sunset or dusk landscape with a prominent saguaro cactus and desert foliage. The title 'Ace Goes To Arizona' is displayed in a stylish white font across the top. A small figure, possibly the child from previous scenes, is visible in the lower left corner of the cover image. The hands are fair-skinned, with a light-colored background. The lighting is soft and subdued, matching the tranquil desert scene on the cover. Text overlay: 'One about his first flight to Arizona.'
0:40child looking at arizona book A close-up, slightly overhead shot of the young Asian boy, still in his brown fuzzy vest and striped shirt, sitting on the adult's lap. He holds the small red toy in his hand and is looking down at the open 'Ace Goes To Arizona' board book. His face shows a happy, excited expression, with his mouth slightly open in a smile. The adult's dark clothing is visible behind him. The pages of the book show colorful photos of what appears to be a desert or travel-related scene. The lighting is warm and clear. Text overlay: 'It was a ton of fun.'
0:43board book cover christmas A close-up shot of hands holding the 'Ace's Second Christmas' board book. The cover is white with a red spine and features a charming holiday scene: a family (woman, man, and child) posing happily in front of a festive, brightly lit storefront adorned with Christmas decorations. The title 'Ace's Second Christmas' is prominently displayed in a red script font across the top. Below the image, the date 'Christmas 2024' is written. The hands are fair-skinned, and a gold wedding band is visible on the ring finger of the right hand. The background is a warm, blurred domestic setting. Text overlay: 'And this one is about his second Christmas.'
0:45child looking at christmas book A close-up, slightly overhead shot shows the young Asian boy, still in his brown fuzzy vest and striped shirt, sitting on the adult's lap. He is intently looking at the open 'Ace's Second Christmas' board book. His left index finger points at a part of the page, which displays colorful photographs, likely of Christmas decorations and family holiday moments. The adult's dark clothing is visible behind him. The lighting is warm and inviting. Text overlay: 'It was a magical time since he's a little older now.'
0:48child and books outro This scene is a montage of two shots. The first part (0:48-0:50) is an overhead shot of the young Asian boy, in his brown fuzzy vest, sitting on the adult's lap and looking at the 'Ace Goes To Arizona' book. His finger points at the images. The second part (0:50-0:54.88) is a close-up of the adult's hands holding the 'Ace's Second Christmas' book open, with the child's head partially visible in the background, out of focus. The Christmas photo on the open page shows the family (woman, man, and child) in festive pajamas by a Christmas tree. The lighting shifts between warm and slightly cooler tones. Text overlay: 'Time is going by so fast and I can't wait to see what 2025 brings.'
