0:00intro title globe
The scene opens with an animated, stylized globe prominently featured in the center of the frame, set against a dark blue background speckled with small, white star-like dots, evoking a space-like environment. The landmasses on the globe are rendered in a vibrant light green, contrasting with the soft light blue of the oceans. The globe slowly rotates from left to right, showcasing the continents of Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. Initially, the text 'Historic In Pride' appears in bold black sans-serif font, centrally placed over the globe. This text smoothly transitions, fading slightly, to 'Historic Events In Pride History'. The overall aesthetic is clean, cartoonish, and informative, with a flat lighting style that illuminates the globe evenly without harsh shadows, creating a bright and engaging introductory sequence.
0:03map chicago 1924
The scene displays a bright orange, stylized map of the United States, set against a light blue ocean and light green adjacent landmasses like Canada and Mexico. The camera smoothly zooms into the region of the Midwest, specifically highlighting the state of Illinois in a slightly lighter, pale yellow-orange shade. A prominent red circular pin marker, indicating a specific location, appears over Chicago within Illinois. Attached to this pin is a small, white flag pole waving a modern Progress Pride Flag, which features the traditional rainbow stripes alongside black, brown, light blue, pink, and white stripes. Black, bold sans-serif text appears on the right side of the screen, stating 'Chicago 1924–'. Below this, smaller black text provides historical context: 'The first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, is founded.' The lighting is even and flat, enhancing the clear, illustrative style of the map.
0:08map san francisco 1966
The scene transitions to another view of the stylized, orange map of the United States, with light blue oceans and light green neighboring countries. The camera smoothly pans westward from Illinois towards the Pacific coast, eventually highlighting California in a pale yellow-orange. A red circular pin marker is placed over San Francisco, California, with a small Progress Pride Flag waving from a white pole attached to it. On the right side of the screen, bold black sans-serif text reads 'San Francisco 1966–'. Below this, additional black text appears: 'Drag artists and trans people stand up to the continued harassment by local authorities in what is now known as The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot.' The animation is fluid, and the map maintains its flat, illustrative aesthetic with consistent, bright lighting. The color palette remains vibrant orange, light blue, and light green, with the distinct colors of the Pride flag providing a focal point.
0:14map new york 1970
The scene continues with the stylized orange map of the United States, framed by light blue ocean and light green landmasses. The camera smoothly pans eastward across the country, moving from California to the northeastern region. The state of New York is then highlighted in a pale yellow-orange. A red circular pin marks New York City, adorned with a small Progress Pride Flag attached to a white pole. Bold black sans-serif text appears on the left side of the screen, stating 'New York City 1970–'. Below this, additional black text provides details: 'Activist groups hold a Pride parade (Christopher Street Liberation Day) one year after the Stonewall Riots.' The map is a flat, illustrative design with clear outlines, illuminated by consistent, bright, and flat lighting. The color scheme of orange, light blue, and light green, accented by the multi-colored Pride flag, maintains a cheerful yet informative tone.
0:20map wisconsin 1982
The scene progresses with the animated, stylized map of the United States, colored in orange, with light blue oceans and light green surrounding landmasses. The camera performs a smooth pan from New York, moving westward towards the Great Lakes region. The state of Wisconsin is then highlighted in a pale yellow-orange. A red circular pin marker appears within Wisconsin, featuring a small Progress Pride Flag fluttering from a white pole. On the right side of the screen, bold black sans-serif text displays 'Wisconsin 1982–'. Beneath this, more black text provides the historical fact: 'Wisconsin is the first state in the country to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.' The map's flat, graphic style is consistently lit with bright, even light, maintaining a clear and accessible visual presentation. The vibrant colors of the map and the Pride flag contribute to an engaging and informative visual narrative.
0:27map washington dc 2015
The scene continues with the stylized orange map of the United States, contrasted with light blue oceans and light green adjacent landmasses. The camera executes a smooth pan from Wisconsin, moving southeast towards the Mid-Atlantic region. The small, distinct area representing Washington, D.C. is then highlighted in a pale yellow-orange. A red circular pin marker is affixed to Washington, D.C., with a small Progress Pride Flag waving from a white pole. Bold black sans-serif text appears on the left side of the screen, reading 'Washington, D.C. 2015–'. Below this, additional black text informs viewers: 'The U.S. Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states.' The map maintains its flat, illustrative appearance with bright, even lighting, creating a clear and impactful presentation of this significant historical event. The color palette is consistent with previous scenes, featuring vibrant orange, light blue, and the multi-colored Pride flag.
0:33logo reveal hmh
The final historical map and text gently fade out, transitioning smoothly to a clean, minimalist white background. Centered within the frame, the HMH logo comes into view. The logo is comprised of three distinct abstract geometric shapes arranged horizontally: on the left, a solid medium-grey triangle; in the middle, a vibrant orange conical shape with a rounded top and flat bottom; and on the right, a perfect solid orange circle. Directly beneath these shapes, the bold, dark grey sans-serif letters 'HMH' are prominently displayed. The overall visual is stark, modern, and professional, with bright, even lighting that ensures the logo's colors and shapes are clearly defined against the pristine white canvas. The transition is quick and seamless, presenting the brand identity in a polished manner.
