0:00woman with gifts and christmas tree A medium shot frames a young Caucasian woman standing in a cozy living room, smiling brightly while holding two neatly wrapped pink gifts, one in each hand, at shoulder height. The gifts are adorned with white ribbons and subtle patterns of tiny white objects. She is centered in the frame, wearing a vibrant red knitted sweater and light blue jeans. To her left, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with warm white lights and light-colored wooden bead garlands occupies the foreground and mid-ground. In the background, a white media console with a television and decorative items is visible. The lighting is warm and inviting, suggesting indoor ambient light. Overlaid white text reads: 'a perfect gift for the people that already have everything' with sparkling emoji and '#ad' in the bottom left, and 'Every single year I gift all of the grandparents in our lives photobooks and' at the bottom right.
0:02placing gift under christmas tree A close-up, low-angle shot focuses on a hand placing a pink wrapped gift, similar to the previous scene, under a Christmas tree. The gift is partially obscured by the hand as it settles onto a plush red and white striped tree skirt with white pom-poms around its edge. Another similar gift, wrapped in light blue and white striped paper with a pink ribbon, is already placed on the skirt next to it. The base of the green Christmas tree with its string lights, golden ornaments, and wooden bead garlands fills the upper portion of the frame. The lighting is soft and warm, emanating from the tree lights. The overall mood is cozy and festive. Overlaid white text continues the thought from the previous scene, reading: 'honestly it is quite a headache trying to make them'.
0:04woman frustrated at computer A medium wide shot, rendered in desaturated black and white, shows the young woman from the first scene seated at a dark wooden dining table, facing a black laptop. She appears frustrated, running her hands through her long hair, leaning on her hand, and making exasperated gestures. The background reveals a modern living space with light gray walls, a large window with dark drapes, and a light-colored sofa. In the mid-ground, a decorated Christmas tree with lights is visible, suggesting a holiday context, but the desaturated filter gives a somber mood. The lighting is diffused, coming primarily from the large window, creating soft shadows. Overlaid white text changes as she speaks, first saying: 'This year alone I had 25,000 photos to sort through.' then 'it's tedious.', 'It takes too long.', and finally 'It's super hard to get the photos from your phone to the computer.'.
0:12laptop loading screen A medium shot, still in desaturated black and white, focuses on the young woman's left side as she sits at the wooden table. Her left hand rests on a laptop that now clearly displays a 'Loading...' screen with a progress bar. The camera is positioned slightly behind and to the side of her, showing her profile as she stares blankly at the screen, conveying a sense of waiting and impatience. The background remains similar to the previous scene, with light gray walls and a glimpse of the living room. The diffused lighting continues, highlighting the subdued mood. Overlaid white text reads: 'I honestly feel like I'm staring at a loading screen the majority of the time'.
0:15woman using mixbook on laptop An over-the-shoulder shot, now in full color, shows the young woman from an elevated perspective as she sits on a light-colored sofa. Her hands are actively typing on a black laptop, which displays the MixBook website interface for creating photo books. The screen shows various photo book templates and designs. Next to the laptop, a smartphone with a polka-dot case rests on the sofa. In the background, a cozy living room is visible, featuring a large light gray sectional sofa and a brightly lit Christmas tree with warm lights and ornaments. A large window shows a glimpse of an overcast day outside. The lighting is warm and bright, creating a positive and hopeful atmosphere, contrasting with the previous desaturated scenes. Overlaid white text reads: 'This year I found MixBook and I'm so happy I did because I can now create my gifts in minutes. Number one in photobook.'
0:20uploading photos from phone A close-up shot, in full color, focuses on the young woman's hands as she uses both a smartphone and a laptop. Her left hand holds the phone vertically, which displays an 'Upload photos to project' interface with a progress bar quickly filling to 98%. Her right hand is on the laptop keyboard, whose screen shows the MixBook interface with photo layouts and design tools. The phone and laptop are side-by-side, demonstrating the seamless photo transfer process. In the blurred background, hints of the light gray sofa and the warm lights of the Christmas tree are visible. The lighting is bright and clear, emphasizing the ease of use. Overlaid white text reads: 'Tons of fully flexible layouts to choose from and my favorite feature is that you can take the photos straight from your phone and they load right into the computer.'.
0:27dragging photos on laptop A medium wide shot, in full color, shows the young woman lounging comfortably on the light gray sectional sofa. She is fully engaged with her black laptop, where the MixBook interface is open, now clearly showing a photo being dragged and dropped into a layout. Her right hand is visible on the trackpad. The sofa stretches across the left and bottom of the frame. In the background, a large window reveals a snowy outdoor scene, and the festive Christmas tree with its lights adds to the cozy atmosphere. The lighting is bright, illuminating the process. Overlaid white text reads: 'Once you do pick your layout you can just drag and drop all your photo.'.
0:30flipping through photo album A close-up shot, in full color, captures a pair of hands with red painted nails gracefully flipping through the pages of a finished white photo album. The pages are filled with various vibrant family photographs, showcasing happy moments with children and adults in different settings. The album cover features a single photo and the year '2025'. The background is a soft, light gray upholstered surface, likely the sofa, which provides a clean and unobtrusive backdrop for the album. The lighting is even and bright, highlighting the crispness of the pages and the vivid colors of the photos. Overlaid white text reads: 'This process was so seamless. I am seriously still so impressed at how easy it was. One spot with all of our most memorable and happy moments from the past year'.
0:35family looking at album on couch A wide shot, in full color, shows a family of three – a young woman, a man, and a young child – comfortably seated on a light gray sectional sofa. The woman, wearing a red sweater, is on the left, holding the child who is looking at the open photo album that the man, wearing a white baseball cap and dark top, is holding. The album is open and displaying family pictures. They are engaged in looking at the photos together, creating a warm, intimate family moment. In the background, the festive Christmas tree with twinkling lights and ornaments stands tall, and a large window offers a view of a snowy landscape. The overall lighting is warm and inviting, contributing to a cozy and joyful holiday atmosphere. Overlaid white text continues: 'is seriously one of my favorite things'.
0:39child looking at album under tree An overhead shot, in full color, captures a young child lying on her stomach on a soft gray carpet, intently looking at an open photo album. The album is spread open on the floor, showcasing a collage of family photos. The child is wearing a white and pink patterned pajama set. She is positioned directly under the lush green branches of the Christmas tree, which is adorned with numerous warm lights, ornaments, and wooden bead garlands. Two wrapped gifts are visible on the red and white striped tree skirt near her. The lighting is warm and festive, creating a magical, intimate atmosphere. Overlaid white text reads: 'So many hours are spent looking at these books and I'm so happy I found MixBook'.
