0:00title card my city 4 ways
The scene opens with a brightly colored title card. The central focus is a white square with the 'Essence + Ford MY CITY 4 WAYS ATLANTA' logo. The main title 'MY CITY 4 WAYS' is in bold, fuchsia pink letters, with 'Essence' and a small Ford logo above it, and 'ATLANTA' in dark blue below, underlined by a thin blue bar. Further below, 'FOOD | MUSIC | ART | LIFESTYLE' is written in dark blue. At the bottom of the white square, a stylized, multi-colored line art silhouette of the Atlanta skyline is visible, featuring a Ferris wheel. The entire white square is framed by a vibrant, repeating geometric pattern in shades of teal, fuchsia, yellow, and dark blue. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the clean graphic design. The overall mood is energetic and modern, conveyed by the bold colors and clear typography. No actions are occurring; it's a static graphic.
0:02hosts mc lyte terrence j
This scene presents a split-screen graphic with two individuals, the hosts, against a backdrop of the same vibrant, repeating geometric pattern seen in the previous scene. On the left, MC Lyte is shown in a medium close-up, facing slightly right with a confident, slight smile. She is an African American woman with sleek dark hair, wearing a high-necked, shimmering silver sequined top that reflects light, and a prominent ring on her left hand. Her expression is calm and engaging. On the right, Terrence J is in a medium close-up, facing slightly left, smiling broadly, revealing white teeth. He is an African American man with short, dark hair, wearing a bright blue suit jacket over a matching blue t-shirt, and a gold chain around his neck. Below them, centered on the screen, is a text overlay in white with a subtle orange border that reads 'HOSTED BY MC LYTE & TERRENCE J'. The lighting is studio-quality, ensuring both subjects are well-lit with soft shadows. The overall color palette is dynamic, combining the subjects' outfits with the colorful border and white/orange text.
0:04performers elle varner letoya luckett
This scene features another split-screen graphic, continuing the visual theme with the colorful geometric border. On the left, Elle Varner is presented in a medium close-up, looking upwards and slightly to the left. She is an African American woman with voluminous, dark curly hair, wearing a simple black top. Her facial expression is contemplative and artistic, with well-defined features. On the right, LeToya Luckett is shown in a medium close-up, her face partially obscured by her straight, blonde bob haircut, looking directly forward. She is an African American woman with a confident, intense gaze, wearing a black choker. Her background on the right is a vibrant blue, providing a stark contrast to her lighter hair. Below them, centered, a text overlay in white with a yellow border reads 'PERFORMANCES BY ELLE VARNER & LETOYA LUCKETT'. The lighting is studio-grade, emphasizing their features and conveying their artistic personas. The color palette is rich, combining natural tones with bold blue and yellow accents.
0:06music by hourglass
This scene features a single individual, Hourglass, centered in a medium close-up against a striking, solid red-orange background. She is an African American woman with a large, natural dark afro hairstyle. She smiles warmly at the camera, her expression friendly and approachable, revealing white teeth. She wears a textured, pinkish-grey collared top. Her lips are adorned with dark, perhaps plum-colored lipstick, adding a pop of color to her face. The lighting is soft and even, originating from the front, minimizing harsh shadows and creating a flattering portrait. The vibrant red-orange background creates a bold contrast with her skin tone and dark hair. Below her, centered, a white text overlay with a yellow border states 'MUSIC BY HOURGLASS'. The colorful geometric border from previous scenes frames the entire composition, maintaining visual continuity.
0:08food by chef tanya chavis
This scene presents a medium close-up of Chef Tanya Chavis, positioned slightly to the right of the center, against a simple, light grey-blue background. She is an African American woman with dark, shoulder-length hair styled in soft waves. She is smiling genuinely at the camera, with a friendly and confident expression, showcasing white teeth. She wears a professional hot pink chef's jacket with black buttons, indicating her profession. One hand is gently placed under her chin, adding a thoughtful or poised touch to her pose. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her features without harsh shadows. The color palette is dominated by the striking pink of her jacket, contrasting with her dark hair and the muted background. A white text overlay with a yellow border at the bottom reads 'FOOD BY CHEF TANYA CHAVIS'. The familiar colorful geometric pattern borders the entire scene.
0:10live art conversations
This scene features a graphic display with four individual headshots arranged horizontally across the top section of the screen. Below the headshots, the majority of the screen is a solid dark blue background with text information. The four individuals, from left to right, are MarShawn Evans Daniels, Kenya Freeman, Charly Palmer, and Koereyelle. They represent diverse ages and ethnicities (African American, as visible in their portraits), each shown with a pleasant expression and well-groomed appearance, dressed in casual to smart-casual attire. The lighting on each headshot is professional and flattering. The text on the dark blue background begins with 'LIVE ART & CONVERSATIONS WITH' in yellow, followed by each person's name in white and their respective role (e.g., 'REINVENTION STRATEGIST', 'FASHION DESIGNER', 'ARTIST', 'INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER') also in white. The font is clean and legible. The entire screen is bordered by the same colorful geometric pattern. The color palette is dominated by the dark blue background, contrasted with bright yellow and white text, and the varied tones of the headshots.
0:12call to action rsvp now
The final scene is a call-to-action graphic centered within a white square, bordered by the consistent colorful geometric pattern. Dominating the upper half of the white square, the text 'RSVP NOW' is displayed in large, bold, fuchsia pink letters. Below this, in a slightly smaller but still prominent fuchsia pink font, is the website address 'ESSENCE.COM/MC4WATLANTA'. In the lower half of the white square, a smaller version of the 'Essence + Ford MY CITY 4 WAYS ATLANTA' logo is visible, featuring the fuchsia and dark blue text and the multi-colored Atlanta skyline silhouette. The lighting is bright and even across the entire graphic, ensuring maximum readability and visual impact. The primary colors are fuchsia pink, white, dark blue, and the various bright hues of the border and logo, creating an urgent yet appealing invitation. The scene is static, designed for clear communication.
