0:00pov pickleball serve prep
The scene opens with a first-person perspective looking down at a pickleball paddle. The paddle, black with a light blue handle wrap, is held in the lower-center to lower-left of the frame by a hand with light skin tone. A bright yellow pickleball is suspended in mid-air, just above and to the right of the paddle, seemingly about to be hit. The court surface in the immediate foreground is a vibrant blue, transitioning to a dark blue non-volley zone marked with crisp white lines. A dark green pickleball net stretches across the middle ground. Beyond the net, another pickleball court, predominantly green with blue outlines, is visible, surrounded by lush green trees and tall palm trees. The sky is partly cloudy with soft, diffused sunlight, suggesting an overcast but bright day. The text "WAIT..." in large, bold, white letters with a black outline is centrally overlaid in the upper half of the screen.
0:01wide court view players intro
The camera transitions to a wide shot of a pickleball court complex. The perspective is low, looking over the foreground net towards the opposite side of the court where four players are engaged in a game. The court features a dark blue non-volley zone and lighter blue backcourt areas, defined by white lines. The net in the foreground has a light blue top band and dark netting. The background is filled with lush tropical vegetation, including numerous tall palm trees and other green trees, with a large, light-colored building with a terracotta-colored roof visible in the distance. The sky is bright blue with scattered fluffy white clouds, indicating clear weather. Sunlight is strong, casting shadows and illuminating the scene. The text "WAIT..." remains overlaid in bold white letters in the upper-center of the screen. The players are in active motion, preparing for or executing a shot.
0:02dynamic pickleball gameplay rally
This extended segment captures multiple moments of an active pickleball rally from a consistent wide court angle, looking over the net. The camera remains mostly static but includes slight shifts in framing between cuts within the rally. The court is a dominant feature, with its dark blue non-volley zone and lighter blue backcourt areas, contrasted by white lines. A dark green net separates the players. In the background, multiple pickleball courts are visible, some green and some blue, nestled among abundant green trees and tall palm trees. A large, light-colored building with a red-tiled roof and a blue awning is in the mid-ground. The sky is bright with prominent white cumulus clouds against a clear blue, suggesting a beautiful, sunny day. The lighting is strong, creating clear shadows. At the beginning of this scene, the text "ALMOST FORGOT HOW GOOD THE ERA IS 2.5 gameplay" appears in bold white letters with a black outline in the upper-center. This text then changes around 3600ms to simply "ALMOST FORGOT HOW GOOD THE ERA IS", which remains for the duration of the scene. Players are shown moving quickly, hitting the ball, and reacting to their opponents' shots.
0:10pov pickleball return shot
The scene reverts to a first-person perspective, mirroring the initial shot. The view is focused on a pickleball paddle, black with light blue accents on the handle, held firmly by a hand with light skin tone in the lower-left quadrant of the frame. A bright yellow pickleball is once again in mid-air, slightly to the right of the paddle and closer to the viewer, indicating an imminent return shot or dink. The court's non-volley zone, a deep blue with crisp white and light blue boundary lines, occupies the foreground. Beyond the net, another court, partially green and partially blue, is visible, surrounded by lush green trees and tall palm trees under a bright, cloudy sky. Unlike previous scenes, there is no text overlay present here. The lighting is natural and bright, with a slight glare from the sun, highlighting the ball and court texture.
0:13pickleball gameplay final rally
This final scene returns to a wide-angle view of the pickleball game, similar to Scene 3, but capturing new moments of the rally. The camera is positioned low, looking across the net at the two pairs of players. The foreground features the dark blue non-volley zone and lighter blue backcourt sections of the court, delineated by white lines, along with the dark green net. The background shows an expansive outdoor setting with multiple pickleball courts, a blue canopy/tent, and a rich array of tall palm trees and other green foliage. The prominent light-colored building with a red-tiled roof from earlier scenes is also visible in the mid-ground. The sky is bright blue with scattered, puffy white clouds, suggesting continued fair weather. The lighting is consistently sunny and clear. The text "ALMOST FORGOT HOW GOOD THE ERA IS" is prominently displayed in bold white letters with a black outline in the upper-center of the screen. The players are actively engaged in hitting the bright yellow pickleball back and forth, showcasing quick reflexes and strategy.
