The scene opens with a bold, vibrant red background featuring a subtle distressed texture and diagonal line patterns. A small, stylized white 'A' logo is positioned in the upper right corner. White, bold sans-serif text animates into the center of the screen. First, 'HERE ARE' appears, followed by 'FIVE' encased in a solid black rectangular box. Below 'FIVE', 'FACTS' appears in a white rectangular box, then 'ABOUT THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PAYMENTS' is displayed below. The text animation is snappy and impactful, drawing immediate attention to the topic. The overall mood is informative and direct, setting the stage for factual content. The color palette is stark and graphic, emphasizing the key information.
This scene displays a clean white background with a subtle distressed texture, reminiscent of paper. In the upper center, a bright green rectangular 'FACT' stamp, complete with a prominent white checkmark, animates into view, tilted slightly. Below this graphic, dark grey, bold sans-serif text appears in several lines, stating: 'THE IRS WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE STIMULUS PAYMENTS THROUGHOUT 2020.' The white background subtly shifts with a light green diagonal stripe pattern briefly appearing from the sides. The composition is centered, ensuring readability. The bright green and dark grey against the white maintain a clear, authoritative tone.
0:09writing on paper b roll A medium close-up shot captures a person's hands actively engaged in writing or reviewing a document. The hands are fair-skinned, and the left hand wears a dark watch. A black pen is held with precision, moving across a white sheet of paper that displays some colorful charts or graphs. The document rests on a dark brown desk or table. In the softly blurred background, a bright, warm light source from a window creates a gentle glow, illuminating a white coffee cup or mug to the right. A prominent red banner with white text overlays the bottom of the frame, providing additional information. The lighting creates a sense of focus on the task at hand, with the warm background suggesting an indoor, possibly office, setting.
The scene features a clean white background with a subtle distressed texture, similar to the previous text cards. A bright green rectangular 'FACT' stamp, including a white checkmark, is positioned centrally at the top, slightly tilted. Below this, bold, dark grey sans-serif text is displayed, stating: 'THE STIMULUS PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR TAXES.' The background dynamically introduces light green diagonal stripes that animate in from the sides, adding a subtle visual energy to the static text. The color scheme is consistent with the informational tone, using clear contrasts for readability.
This text card maintains the distressed white background and animated light blue-green diagonal stripes subtly appearing from the left and right. In the center of the frame, large, impactful red sans-serif text is displayed, asserting: 'IT IS NOT TAXABLE INCOME.' The text is bold and stands out against the lighter background. A small white 'A' logo remains in the upper right corner. The overall design emphasizes clarity and directness, with the red color choice adding a sense of importance to the statement. The scene is static, allowing full focus on the textual information.
0:30stimulus check b roll A close-up shot, angled slightly, shows a person's fair-skinned hand holding a black smartphone over a green-tinted U.S. Treasury stimulus check. The check features an image of the Statue of Liberty and appears to be on a light, neutral surface. The phone's screen reflects the image of the check, adding a visual layer. The person's index finger is poised to tap the screen, suggesting they are capturing an image of the check, possibly for mobile deposit or record-keeping. The background is softly blurred and indistinct, keeping the focus entirely on the check and smartphone. A red banner at the bottom overlays the video, presenting additional text information related to stimulus payments and taxes.
This scene displays a textured white background with dynamic light green diagonal stripes animating in from the sides, framing the central content. A bright green rectangular 'FACT' stamp, featuring a white checkmark, is prominently displayed at the top, tilted slightly. Below this, dark grey, bold sans-serif text presents the fact: 'YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FILE A TAX RETURN TO GET A STIMULUS PAYMENT.' The visual style is consistent with previous fact cards, using high contrast and clear typography to convey important information. A subtle 'A' logo is visible in the top right corner. The static nature of the shot ensures that the text is the primary focus for the viewer.
0:42irs clarification text card The scene presents a white background with a subtle, fine-grained texture. Red diagonal stripe patterns frame the central white area on both the left and right sides. In the middle of the screen, dark grey sans-serif text appears. The word 'IRS' is highlighted in a vibrant green, standing out from the rest of the text. The full message reads: 'THE IRS HAS ENSURED THAT PEOPLE WHO AREN'T REQUIRED TO FILE TAX RETURNS WILL RECEIVE PAYMENTS.' The composition is clean and focused on the text, with the red borders adding a dynamic visual element. A small white 'A' logo is consistently placed in the upper right corner, reinforcing branding.
0:47typing on laptop b roll An overhead shot provides a clear view of a person's fair-skinned hands actively typing on a silver laptop keyboard. The laptop is open and centered on a warm, dark wooden desk or table. To the left of the laptop, a white smartphone rests face down. To the right, an orange ceramic coffee mug with a dark beverage sits near the edge of the frame. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the details of the desk surface and objects. A bold red banner with white text is overlaid at the bottom of the screen, prompting viewers to 'VISIT IRS.GOV/EIP TO LEARN MORE.' This composition conveys a sense of productivity and seeking information online.
The scene displays a crisp white background with a subtle distressed texture, animated with light green diagonal stripes that slide in from the sides. A bright green rectangular 'FACT' stamp, complete with a white checkmark, is tilted and placed at the top center. Below this, dark grey, bold sans-serif text delivers the message: 'RELATIVES CANNOT KEEP STIMULUS PAYMENTS SENT TO DEAD PEOPLE.' A small white 'A' logo is present in the upper right corner. The consistent visual style across the fact cards helps in maintaining a coherent and informative tone, with the clear text and bold colors making the information easy to digest.
0:58stamping envelope b roll A close-up shot focuses on a person's fair-skinned hands as they meticulously apply a postage stamp to an envelope. The hands are positioned over two airmail-style envelopes, which are white with distinctive red and blue striped borders, resting on a warm, wooden surface. One hand peels the stamp from its backing, revealing its adhesive side, while the other hand carefully presses it onto the envelope. The lighting is bright and even, casting minimal shadows and emphasizing the details of the hands and the textured paper. A red banner with white text overlays the bottom of the video, informing viewers: 'THE IRS ANNOUNCED THAT STIMULUS MONEY SENT TO THE DEAD MUST BE RETURNED TO THE GOVERNMENT.'
The scene displays a textured white background, animated with vibrant light blue-green diagonal stripes that slide in from the sides. A bright green rectangular 'FACT' stamp, complete with a white checkmark, is tilted and positioned at the top center. Below this, bold, dark grey sans-serif text announces: 'YOU CAN STILL RECEIVE A STIMULUS PAYMENT WITHOUT A BANK ACCOUNT.' A subtle white 'A' logo remains in the upper right corner. This fact card continues the established visual language of the video, using clear, readable text and consistent graphic elements to convey information effectively. The static shot ensures full attention on the textual content.
1:10distribution methods text card The scene features a white background with a subtle, fine-grained texture, flanked by light green diagonal stripe patterns on the left and right. In the center of the frame, dark grey sans-serif text is presented. Key phrases, 'PAPER CHECKS' and 'PREPAID DEBIT CARDS', are highlighted in a bright orange color, drawing attention to the different distribution methods. The full text reads: 'PAYMENTS ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED BY PAPER CHECKS AND PREPAID DEBIT CARDS IN ADDITION TO DIRECT DEPOSIT.' A small white 'A' logo is visible in the upper right corner. The text is neatly arranged for readability, with the orange highlighting providing emphasis and visual interest to the informational content.
1:15online banking app b roll A close-up shot focuses on a person's fair-skinned hand scrolling through a banking application on a black smartphone. The phone screen displays an 'Online Bank' interface, initially showing an account balance of '$7532.54' and options like 'My Accounts', 'Transfers', 'Payments', and 'Activity'. As the thumb scrolls, the 'Activity' screen is revealed, listing transactions such as 'Transport Ticket', 'Grocery Store', 'Taxi Ride', and a 'Salary Income' of '+$3500'. The background is softly blurred with warm, bokeh lights, creating a pleasant depth of field. A red banner at the bottom overlays the video, containing white text that urges users to 'GET YOUR PAYMENT VIA DIRECT DEPOSIT ... WHICH ARRIVES FASTER THAN A CHECK AND IS MORE SECURE.' The scene effectively demonstrates digital banking interaction.
The video concludes with a clean, stark white background. The prominent red 'AARP' logo, a well-known brand identity, animates subtly into the center of the screen, with its registered trademark symbol '®' appearing. Below the main logo, the tagline 'Real Possibilities' appears in a matching red hue. Briefly, a website address, 'AARP.org/coronavirus', is displayed in a smaller, grey font at the bottom center. The overall composition is minimalist, focused solely on branding and a call to further information. The red and white color scheme reinforces the brand's established visual identity, providing a clear and professional close to the video.
