0:00intro waving on street
A medium shot of a young man, Jacob Simon, standing on a wide city sidewalk, looking directly at the camera and waving. He has a warm, friendly smile. The background features a vibrant urban environment with modern, tall buildings made of glass and concrete, a red brick high-rise, and a large yellow construction crane. Cars and pedestrians are visible in the background, suggesting a busy street. The lighting is bright and even, indicating daytime. The color palette is dominated by urban greys, brick reds, and the man's contrasting mustard-yellow vest. The camera is held at eye level, giving a personal, selfie-like perspective. There's a white text overlay at the bottom: 'Hey, I'm Jacob Simon, an'.
0:01social media profile screen recording
A screen recording of a social media profile, likely TikTok. The profile belongs to 'Jacob Simon' with the handle '@jacobsimonsays'. The screen displays a profile picture of Jacob, follower counts (420.9K Followers, 6.6M Likes), and a bio highlighting 'Good stories for a breath of fresh air 🌱📍 NYC'. Below the bio is a grid of video thumbnails, each with a title and view count. Examples of titles include 'RECYCLING WIND TURBINES INTO BENCHES' and 'ROBOTS HELPING SAVE CORAL REEFS'. The overall color scheme of the app is white and black text on a light background. The text overlay continues from the previous scene: 'environmental creator and educator at 'Jacob Simon Says.'
0:04selfie by waterfront bridge
A selfie-style medium shot of Jacob Simon, filmed outdoors on a bright, sunny day. He is standing by a waterfront promenade with a large, green suspension bridge visible in the background against a clear blue sky. The water glistens under the sunlight. He is wearing a vibrant, colorful short-sleeved patterned shirt with splashes of pink, blue, and black. He has a slight smile and is looking directly into the camera. White earbuds are visible in his ears. A white text overlay at the bottom reads: 'When I'm filming a video, I'm walking around the streets of New York City.'
0:04selfie on tree lined street
A dynamic, selfie-style medium shot of Jacob Simon, walking along a tree-lined street during the day. The camera is held at his eye level, swaying slightly with his movement. Lush green trees form a canopy overhead, casting dappled light and shadow on the sidewalk and street. Older brick buildings and parked cars are visible in the background, suggesting a residential area. Jacob wears the same colorful patterned shirt and has a cheerful, natural expression as he speaks to the camera. The lighting is bright and natural. The text overlay continues: 'I'm walking around the streets of New York City.'
0:06selfie in front of tall buildings
A wide, selfie-style shot of Jacob Simon, walking on a city sidewalk in front of towering, modern skyscrapers. The buildings are primarily grey and glass, creating a somewhat monochromatic, imposing backdrop. The sky appears overcast or bright white, suggesting diffused lighting. Jacob is looking directly at the camera, wearing a blue jacket over his patterned shirt. The camera is held at eye level, showing him from the waist up. A white text overlay is partially visible at the bottom: 'for the first I'm walking around the streets of New York City.'
0:07wide shot home office
A wide shot capturing Jacob's home office setup, emphasizing his ergonomic standing desk by a large window. The desk is made of light wood, equipped with a laptop and a tablet. A small green plant sits on the desk. To the right of the desk, a television is mounted on a stand, and the wall above is decorated with several framed pictures and a calendar. Outside the window, a brick building with many windows is visible. The room is brightly lit by natural light streaming through the window, with a generally neutral color palette for the room itself, contrasting with the outdoor view. A white text overlay reads: 'But the prep happens here in my room and home office.'
0:08medium shot working at desk
A medium shot focuses on Jacob Simon sitting at his wooden standing desk by a large window. He is actively typing on a black computer keyboard, with a laptop and a tablet screen visible on the desk, both displaying what appears to be research or scripts. A small potted plant adds a touch of greenery. The room is bathed in natural light from the large window, highlighting the desk and Jacob. The background outside the window shows the brick facade of a building, clearly visible. The lighting is bright and warm. The text overlay reads: 'But the prep happens here in my room and home office. Every morning I soak up the sun'.
0:10close up working at desk
A closer medium shot of Jacob Simon, still at his wooden standing desk, with his hands busy typing on a black keyboard. The focus is on his work, with the laptop screen displaying text and the tablet also showing content. The strong natural light from the window illuminates his workspace. A small potted plant provides a splash of green in the foreground. The background outside the window shows a bright sky and indistinct city buildings. The color palette is natural wood tones, dark tech, and vibrant green. The text overlay reads: 'Every morning I soak up the sun as I research and write the day's scripts.'
0:11upward tilt city view from desk
An upward-tilting shot from the desk, emphasizing the bright, expansive view of the city skyline through the large window. The bottom of the frame shows a blurred glimpse of the desk with a plant and the edge of a tablet. The sky is clear and bright, and several modern skyscrapers with reflective glass facades are prominent, dominating the upper part of the frame. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the reflective surfaces of the buildings. The color palette is primarily blue from the sky and reflections, and grey from the buildings. The text overlay reads: 'as I research and write the day's scripts.'
0:12close up grabbing earbuds
A close-up shot of Jacob's hand reaching for white wired earbuds on his wooden desk. The earbuds are tangled and placed next to a black computer keyboard. The laptop and a small plant are visible in the slightly blurred background, bathed in natural light from the window. The desk surface shows a subtle wood grain texture. The focus is on the action of picking up the earbuds, suggesting preparation for outdoor activity. The text overlay states: 'My gear is meant to make things easier,'.
0:14close up accessing power bank
A close-up shot demonstrating organization, as a man's hand opens a small, black, multi-tiered desk organizer unit. The hand then retrieves a white, rectangular portable power bank from one of the drawers. The wooden desk surface, a laptop, and a small potted plant are visible in the background, illuminated by natural light from the window. The action is deliberate and efficient, emphasizing compact storage solutions. The text overlay reads: 'and living in Brooklyn, I don't have too much space, so all my tools are at an arm's length.'
0:17holding power bank at desk
A close-up shot features a man's hand holding a white, rectangular portable power bank, presenting it to the camera. The power bank is simple, minimalist in design. In the background, the wooden desk surface is visible, along with the edge of an open laptop and a tablet, all bathed in natural light. A glimpse of the city outside the window can be seen. The framing emphasizes the compact size of the device. The text overlay continues: 'so all my tools are at an arm's length.'
0:18solar panel hanging in window
A medium shot showcases a bright pink-framed solar panel hanging vertically in a large window, connected by a black string. The solar panel itself is composed of several dark rectangular cells. A white charging cable extends from its bottom edge. Outside the window, a multi-story brick apartment building with numerous windows is clearly visible, bathed in ambient daylight. The scene emphasizes sustainable technology within an urban home setting. The lighting is bright and natural, coming from the window. The text overlay reads: 'I even have a solar panel hanging in my window to charge up with completely clean energy.'
0:20solar panel detail with hand
A medium shot of the pink-framed solar panel hanging in the window. A man's hand briefly enters the frame from the left, pointing towards the solar panel's surface, then quickly withdraws. The solar panel's dark cells and the charging cable are clearly visible. The background remains the brick apartment building outside the window, under bright, natural light. The shot reinforces the function of the panel. The text overlay states: 'to charge up with completely clean energy. Everything else is simple,'.
0:22desk overview panning
A wide shot of the wooden standing desk setup, similar to a previous shot but with a gentle rightward pan. The laptop and tablet are visible, along with a small potted plant and other small desk items. The large window behind the desk reveals the brick building outside, under bright daylight. As the camera pans, the laptop screen turns off, indicating a transition. The lighting is bright and natural, and the color palette is warm wood tones, white walls, and green plants. The text overlay reads: 'Everything else is simple, compact and comes with me as I head to a café for some inspiration.'
0:26jacob at cafe
A medium shot of Jacob Simon, sitting at a cafe table, appearing to talk or think while looking down and to the right. He wears the same colorful patterned shirt. The background features a clean, minimalist white wall adorned with several small framed abstract artworks, including one with a smiley face and another with a small figure. A glimpse of a green plant is visible. The lighting is soft and even, suggesting indoor ambient light. The scene conveys a moment of contemplation or discussion in a creative setting. The text overlay reads: 'Once my research is done, I go out into the city'.
0:28laptop research at cafe
A close-up shot focuses on an open laptop on a table, displaying what appears to be a web browser with various article thumbnails and headlines, suggesting research. The screen shows a grid layout with diverse content, including images of architecture, nature, and people. The keyboard is partially visible in the foreground. The lighting is bright, illuminating the screen and keyboard clearly. The setting is likely a cafe or a shared workspace, given the previous and subsequent scenes. The text overlay reads: 'to film, post it to social media'.
0:29cafe workspace overview
A medium shot captures a cafe workspace setup from a slightly overhead angle. A silver laptop and a black wireless keyboard are neatly arranged on a white marble-patterned table. Beside them, a croissant rests on a small white plate, and a coffee cup sits nearby. An exposed brick wall forms the background on the left, adding warmth and texture, while a large, vibrant green potted plant is visible on the right. The scene is brightly lit with natural or soft artificial light. The color palette combines the warm tones of brick and food with the cool elegance of marble and technology. The text overlay reads: 'and interact with my community to answer their'.
0:31social media comment reply screen recording
A screen recording of a social media application, specifically showing a comment section with a video playing in the blurred background (trees). The comments are from users interacting with content related to 'Brooklyn'. A comment from 'Evelyn' reads, 'I appreciate you thanks for sharing these'. The user, Jacob, is actively typing a reply, 'I appreciate you too!', on the on-screen keyboard, which takes up the lower half of the frame. Various emojis and app UI elements are visible. The scene demonstrates direct engagement with an online community. The text overlay reads: 'questions and spread more positivity and good vibes.'
