0:00intro talking head with titles
A medium shot frames a middle-aged man from the chest up, positioned centrally against a slightly blurred background of a marina or dock area. White boats and possibly sails are visible behind him under a bright, overcast sky, suggesting an outdoor, coastal setting. The lighting is soft and even, characteristic of diffused daylight, creating minimal shadows. Prominent white text overlays the lower half of the screen: "GQ&A" in large, bold font, followed by "with" in smaller text, and then "Sir Ben Ainslie" also in large, bold font. A smaller GQ logo (white text on a black square) is in the top left. Yellow-outlined white captions appear at the bottom, displaying his speech. The overall color palette is muted with blues, whites, and light browns dominating.
0:03close up watch
An extreme close-up shot focuses intently on a man's left wrist, prominently displaying a sophisticated silver chronograph watch. The watch features a white dial, three black subdials, a black tachymeter bezel, and silver hour markers and hands. Text such as 'OYSTER PERPETUAL' and 'COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA' is visible on the dial. The skin on the wrist shows fine dark hair. A blurred dark blue fabric, likely a sleeve, is visible in the background, subtly complementing the watch's metallic tones. The lighting is soft and even, emphasizing the polished surfaces and intricate details of the timepiece without harsh reflections.
0:04wide shot kayak sitting
A wide shot captures a man sitting cross-legged and relaxed on a stack of light blue kayaks or small boats. He is positioned towards the center-right of the frame, gazing thoughtfully towards the left, with his hands resting on his knees. The background is dominated by a vast, overcast sky, with a hazy, indistinct line where it meets a distant body of water, suggesting a coastal or open-water environment. More light blue kayaks are visible in the foreground and receding into the background. The scene has a cool, subdued color palette of blues, greys, and muted whites, creating a contemplative atmosphere with soft, diffused daylight illuminating the scene.
0:06medium shot leaning boat
A medium shot presents a man standing and casually leaning against a covered boat, which features a prominent orange tarp. He is facing generally towards the camera, with a slight turn to his right, giving a relaxed pose. The background showcases a marina environment with several other boats and masts under an overcast sky, which contributes to soft, natural lighting. The vivid orange of the boat cover creates a warm contrast against the cooler blues, greys, and whites of the surrounding maritime setting. His expression is calm and approachable.
0:07close up adjusting collar
A close-up shot focuses on a man's upper torso and face, capturing a moment of subtle action. He is seen from a slightly low angle, looking intently towards the right side of the frame with a contemplative or focused expression. His right hand is delicately adjusting the button on the collar of his dark blue jacket, while his left hand rests gently on his chest. The background is softly blurred, revealing hints of water and distant land or structures under a muted, overcast sky. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing the textures of his clothing and the lines of his face.
0:09text card question 1
This scene displays a static graphic on a solid, light blue background. Centrally placed on the screen is a question in large, bold white sans-serif text: "What's the key to being a good leader?". In the top left corner, the GQ logo, rendered as white text on a small black square, provides branding. The lighting is uniform and digital, as expected from a graphic. The overall color palette is a clean, bright blue and white, conveying a clear and direct message.
0:10talking head answer 1
A medium shot frames a middle-aged man from the chest up, positioned centrally against a slightly blurred background of a marina or dock area. White boats and possibly sails are visible behind him under a bright, overcast sky, suggesting an outdoor, coastal setting. The lighting is soft and even, characteristic of diffused daylight, creating minimal shadows. A smaller GQ logo (white text on a black square) is in the top left. Yellow-outlined white captions appear at the bottom, displaying his speech. The overall color palette is muted with blues, whites, and light browns dominating. He speaks directly to the camera with confident gestures.
0:14text card question 2
This scene displays a static graphic on a solid, light blue background. Centrally placed on the screen is a question in large, bold white sans-serif text: "Who's your favourite leader in a movie?". In the top left corner, the GQ logo, rendered as white text on a small black square, provides branding. The lighting is uniform and digital, as expected from a graphic. The overall color palette is a clean, bright blue and white, conveying a clear and direct message.
0:15talking head answer 2
A medium shot frames a middle-aged man from the chest up, positioned centrally against a slightly blurred background of a marina or dock area. White boats and possibly sails are visible behind him under a bright, overcast sky, suggesting an outdoor, coastal setting. The lighting is soft and even, characteristic of diffused daylight, creating minimal shadows. A smaller GQ logo (white text on a black square) is in the top left. Yellow-outlined white captions appear at the bottom, displaying his speech. The overall color palette is muted with blues, whites, and light browns dominating. He speaks directly to the camera with confident gestures.
