0:00intro talking head dribbling The scene opens with a medium shot of a male basketball player, Bruce Thornton, in a brightly lit indoor basketball arena. He is centered in the frame, wearing a white Ohio State Buckeyes jersey with red lettering and the number '2'. Red and white wireless headphones are resting around his neck. He is actively dribbling an orange basketball with his left hand, maintaining eye contact with the camera. The background shows rows of dark red empty stadium seats stretching into the distance, with some upper level architecture visible. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the player. A prominent turquoise graphic overlay in the top left corner features the Ohio State logo and the text 'Bruce Thornton's Playlist Picks'. White subtitles 'yo it's Bruce Thornton' and 'I'm on set with JLab' appear at the bottom of the screen. The overall color palette is dominated by red, white, and the dark tones of the arena, with the bright blue overlay providing a stark contrast. The camera remains static.
0:03talking head question 1 The camera maintains a medium shot of Bruce Thornton, who is still centered in the frame. He is no longer dribbling the basketball; instead, his hands are clasped together at chest level, showing a playful, slightly amused expression, initially a wide smile that then softens. The red and white headphones are still around his neck, and he is wearing the Ohio State jersey. The background remains the same, depicting the empty, red-seated basketball arena under bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay now dominates the lower third of the screen, asking 'WALKING INTO THE STADIUM?'. The color palette is consistent with the previous scene, with strong reds, whites, and the contrasting turquoise of the graphic. There are no additional subtitles in this brief shot, as the previous speech has ended and new dialogue has not yet begun. The camera is static.
0:06talking head response 1 This is a direct continuation of the previous scene, maintaining the medium shot of Bruce Thornton in the basketball arena. He is still centered, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. His hands remain clasped at his chest. He speaks directly into the camera, elaborating on his favorite song for 'walking into the arena'. His expression is calm and confident as he shares his playlist choice. The background remains unchanged, with the red stadium seats visible under bright, even lighting. The turquoise graphic overlay 'WALKING INTO THE STADIUM?' persists at the bottom of the screen. Subtitles 'walking into the arena' and 'play my favorite song by Rizzy2p, How It Feel' appear sequentially, transcribing his speech. The color scheme of red, white, and turquoise is consistent. The camera is static throughout this segment.
0:11talking head question 2 The scene continues with a medium shot of Bruce Thornton, maintaining the same framing and posture with his hands clasped at his chest. He still wears his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He smiles and speaks to the camera, sharing his song choice for warming up. The empty red-seated basketball arena provides the backdrop, under bright, consistent lighting. A new turquoise graphic overlay appears at the bottom, stating 'WARMING UP ON THE COURT?'. Subtitles 'warming up on the court' and 'I listen to Gunna South To West' dynamically transcribe his words. The established color palette of red, white, and turquoise remains dominant. The camera is static.
0:15talking head question 3 Bruce Thornton remains in a medium shot, centered, with his hands still clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He maintains eye contact with the camera, speaking about his playlist for 'getting in the zone' before practice. His expression is focused and thoughtful. The empty basketball arena with its red seating surrounds him, illuminated by bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay at the bottom poses the question 'GETTING IN THE ZONE?'. Subtitles 'getting in the zone for practice I play' and 'Young Jeezy' and 'Standing Ovation' appear as he speaks. The red, white, and turquoise color scheme continues. The camera is static throughout this shot, capturing his stable posture and direct address.
0:22talking head question 4 The medium shot of Bruce Thornton persists, with him centered and his hands clasped at his chest. He wears his Ohio State jersey and headphones, looking directly at the camera. He discusses his song choice for 'celebrating a win'. His facial expression is joyous and energetic, beaming a wide smile. The backdrop is the familiar empty basketball arena with red seating, lit evenly and brightly. A turquoise graphic overlay asks 'CELEBRATING A WIN? 🏆' at the bottom of the screen, featuring a small trophy emoji. Subtitles 'celebrating the win' and 'I definitely play Chief Keef Faneto' transcribe his words. The red, white, and turquoise color scheme remains consistent, reinforcing the brand. The camera remains static.
0:26talking head question 5 Bruce Thornton remains in a static medium shot, centered in the frame, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. His hands are still clasped at his chest. He engages with the camera, talking about his music choice for 'at a house party'. His expression is light and playful, with a relaxed smile, occasionally looking up in thought as he tries to recall a song. The background is the empty basketball arena, with red seats and bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay 'AT A HOUSE PARTY?' is displayed at the bottom. Subtitles 'at a house party I play' and 'oh what do I play' and 'Work by Rihanna' appear as he speaks. The color palette of red, white, and turquoise is maintained. The camera is static.
0:34talking head question 6 The scene continues with a medium shot of Bruce Thornton, centered and with his hands clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He looks directly at the camera, explaining his 'first song on aux'. His expression is confident and clear as he states his choice. The background is the empty red-seated basketball arena, under bright and even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay 'FIRST SONG ON AUX?' is visible at the bottom. Subtitles 'first song I'm playing while I'm on aux is' and 'Gunna, Richard Millie' transcribe his words. The color scheme of red, white, and turquoise is consistent with the other segments. The camera is static, maintaining a steady shot of the player.
0:39talking head question 7 Bruce Thornton is shown in a medium shot, centered and with his hands clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He addresses the camera, discussing his song for 'during an intense workout'. His expression is determined and focused, reflecting the intensity of the workout scenario. The backdrop remains the empty basketball arena with red seats, well-lit. A turquoise graphic overlay 'DURING AN INTENSE WORKOUT?' is present at the bottom. Subtitles 'during intense workout I play' and 'Chief Keef Earn It' transcribe his speech. The red, white, and turquoise color scheme is consistent. The camera remains static, providing a clear and steady view of the subject.
0:43talking head question 8 This scene maintains a medium shot of Bruce Thornton, who is still centered, with hands clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He speaks directly to the camera about his 'guilty pleasure track'. His expression is cheerful and slightly conspiratorial, sharing a light-hearted secret. The background is the empty basketball arena, with red seating under bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay 'GUILTY PLEASURE TRACK?' is displayed at the bottom. Subtitles 'guilty pleasure track I play is' and 'Life is a Highway' transcribe his words. The consistent color palette of red, white, and turquoise ties the scene visually with the others. The camera remains static throughout.
0:47talking head question 9 In a medium, static shot, Bruce Thornton is centered, hands clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He talks to the camera about his 'wake up jam'. His expression is calm and pleasant, discussing his morning routine. The empty red-seated basketball arena serves as the backdrop, illuminated by bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay 'WAKE UP JAM?' is positioned at the bottom of the screen. Subtitles 'my wake up jam when I'm' and 'the first thing in the morning is any gospel song' transcribe his dialogue. The predominant red, white, and turquoise color scheme is consistent. The camera is static, capturing his steady presence.
0:52talking head question 10 The scene continues with a medium, static shot of Bruce Thornton, centered, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He discusses 'an album you're obsessed with'. He looks up and to his right, thoughtfully stroking his beard, as he pauses to recall the album. His expression transitions from thoughtful to a slight smile of recognition. The empty red-seated basketball arena is the backdrop, with bright, even lighting. A turquoise graphic overlay 'AN ALBUM YOU'RE OBSESSED WITH?' appears at the bottom. Subtitles 'the album that I'm obsessed with right now' and 'is My Turn by Lil Baby' transcribe his words. The red, white, and turquoise color scheme is maintained. The camera remains static, capturing his reflective moment.
0:59talking head question 11 Bruce Thornton is again captured in a static medium shot, centered, with hands clasped at his chest, wearing his Ohio State jersey and headphones. He smiles engagingly at the camera, talking about 'a song you can't help but dance to'. His expression is lively and joyful, conveying a sense of fun and excitement about music that makes him move. The empty red-seated basketball arena under bright, even lighting provides the background. A turquoise graphic overlay 'A SONG YOU CAN'T HELP BUT DANCE TO?' is at the bottom. Subtitles 'one song that I can't' and 'that I gotta dance to' and 'probably Ne-Yo Closer' transcribe his enthusiastic words. The red, white, and turquoise color scheme is consistent. The camera is static, holding the shot steady.
The scene begins with Bruce Thornton in a medium shot, centered, dribbling the orange basketball with his left hand as he says 'It's a wrap'. His expression is cheerful and definitive. The empty red-seated basketball arena is still the background. Immediately after, there's a very quick, jarring cut to a blurry, extremely close-up shot of light-toned skin, likely a hand covering the camera lens. This abrupt change signifies the end of the recording. The colors in the initial shot are the familiar reds, whites, and arena tones, transitioning to muted, warm, blurry tones in the final frame. The camera is static for Bruce's statement, then experiences an extreme, rapid, and uncontrolled movement as it is covered.
