0:00issa rae talking head
A medium close-up shot of Issa Rae speaking directly to the camera. She is centered in the frame, wearing a bright orange top that contrasts with the vibrant, matte dark green wall behind her. The background is sparsely decorated with a golden grid-like structure visible in the upper right quadrant and a white paper element pinned to a darker green surface in the upper left. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her facial features without harsh shadows. Her expression is engaging and articulate. Text overlays include "Issa Rae" in a white sans-serif font at the top left, with "Author & Narrator" below it in a smaller font. The Audible logo, an orange waveform, is positioned in the top right corner. Subtitle "My name is Issa Rae" appears in white text at the bottom. The color palette is dominated by the striking combination of warm orange, her warm skin tones, and the cool, rich green background.
0:02issa rae smiling close up
A close-up shot of Issa Rae from the shoulders up, set against a solid teal-green background. Her dark brown hair is long and straight, slightly pulled back, framing her face. The lighting is soft and bright, casting a gentle, even glow on her skin. She is smiling broadly, revealing her perfectly white teeth, and her eyes are bright and engaging. Her head is slightly tilted to the left, conveying a warm and approachable demeanor. A text overlay at the bottom reads: "of short stories." The color palette is dominated by the cool teal-green background, creating a refreshing contrast with her warm skin tone and the bright orange of her top, which is partially visible.
0:02audiobook cover art
A graphic display of the audiobook cover for "Amazon Original Stories: Issa Rae - I Should Be Smarter By Now". The square-shaped cover art is centrally positioned on a dark blue background that features a subtle, dark vignette effect around the edges. The cover prominently features a close-up headshot of Issa Rae (identical to the smiling close-up in the previous scene) against a teal-green background. White and yellow stylized text on the cover reads "AMAZON ORIGINAL STORIES", "ISSA RAE", and "I Should Be Smarter By Now". A bright yellow, diagonal banner in the bottom right corner of the cover declares "ONLY FROM audible". Midway through the scene, additional white text appears on the cover below the title: "Stories of Persistence, Delusion, And Occasional Success". The Audible logo, a small orange waveform, is also visible in the top right corner of the overall screen. The camera remains static, presenting the evolving cover art details.
0:06issa rae talking head outro
A medium close-up shot of Issa Rae, very similar to the opening scene, as she speaks directly to the camera for an outro message. She is centered in the frame, wearing the same bright orange top, positioned against the vibrant, matte dark green wall. The golden grid-like structure is visible in the upper right. The lighting is soft and even, illuminating her face. Her expression remains engaging as she delivers the final call to action. Text overlay: "Now on Audible" appears in white text at the bottom of the screen. The Audible logo (orange waveform) is in the top right corner. The color palette consistently features the warm orange of her top and skin tone contrasting with the rich green background.
0:07audible logo animation
The scene opens with an abstract animation featuring glowing orange and yellow light trails that curve and sweep dynamically across a dark, almost black background. These trails create a sense of fluid motion and energy. As the animation progresses, the background transitions to a solid dark blue. The text "LISTEN ON" appears in a small, clean, white sans-serif font, centered at the top of the screen. Below it, the prominent "audible" wordmark in white is displayed, accompanied by its distinctive orange and yellow waveform logo positioned to its right. The overall visual effect is clean, modern, and strongly branded, concluding the video with the Audible call to action. The lighting originates from the animated elements, casting a soft, warm glow against the dark backdrop.
