0:00Promotional Graphic Robert F Smith
A digital promotional graphic for the "Essence + Entrepreneur Virtual Summit" is displayed. The central element is a large white square with rounded corners, containing a professional headshot of Robert F. Smith. Smith, an African American man with graying hair, is smiling warmly, wearing a white shirt, a dark vest, and a red patterned tie. Below his photo, his name "ROBERT F. SMITH" is presented in bold black text, followed by his title "FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS", and event details: "FRIDAY, APRIL 24". An orange banner at the bottom of the white square reads "REGISTER AT WWW.ESSENCE.COM/ESUMMIT". The top right corner of the white square features the "ESSENCE + entrepreneur VIRTUAL SUMMIT" logo, which includes text like "Connecting Community to Capital, Insights and Resources". The background surrounding the white square is a vibrant, abstract mosaic pattern comprising shades of purple, green, and blue, creating a dynamic and engaging border. The dominant colors are white, purple, green, blue, and red accents. A hashtag "#ESSENCEENTREPRENEURSUMMIT" is positioned at the very bottom center.
0:03Robert F Smith Portrait Blue Suit
A medium shot focuses on Robert F. Smith, an African American man with distinguished graying hair, from the chest up. He is smiling genuinely, looking directly into the camera with a friendly and confident expression. He wears a sharply tailored navy blue suit, a pristine white dress shirt, and a teal-colored tie with a subtle geometric pattern. The background is a clean, bright white, providing strong contrast and making him stand out. The lighting is soft and even, originating from the front, minimizing harsh shadows and creating a professional portrait feel. In the top left corner, light blue text reads "FEED". A white rectangular text box with black text appears at the bottom, stating: "Morehouse's Class of 2019 received an amazing graduation gift from billionaire Robert F. Smith." The scene's color palette is cool and professional, dominated by blues, white, and a neutral skin tone.
0:09Robert F Smith Graduation Diploma
A medium wide shot captures three African American men in full academic regalia, standing side-by-side. Robert F. Smith, positioned in the center, holds a white diploma with both hands, smiling broadly at the camera. He wears a deep maroon academic gown with black velvet trim, a white collar, and a black mortarboard cap adorned with a gold tassel. To his left, another man in a black gown with blue trim and a black mortarboard smiles towards the camera. To Smith's right, a third man, also in a black academic gown and mortarboard, wears glasses and a prominent gold ceremonial chain of office around his neck, also smiling. The background is a clean, light off-white color, likely an indoor setting. The lighting is bright and evenly diffused, illuminating all three subjects without harsh shadows. In the top left corner, light blue text reads "FEED". A white text box with black text at the bottom reads: "Smith, the founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, received an honorary doctorate from Morehouse." The scene conveys a sense of achievement and solemn recognition, with a color palette dominated by maroon, black, gold, and white.
0:16Robert F Smith Speech Student Loans
A medium close-up shot captures Robert F. Smith speaking at a dark podium with two microphones. He is positioned centrally, looking slightly upward and to the right, gesturing with his right hand as he passionately addresses an unseen audience. He is wearing a dark maroon academic gown with a white stole and black velvet trim, topped with a black mortarboard. The background is softly blurred, showing other individuals in academic regalia, seated in rows, suggesting a large graduation hall or auditorium. Warm, somewhat muted lighting illuminates the scene, focusing on Smith. The primary colors are the rich maroon of his gown, black, white, and the muted tones of the audience. In the top left corner, "I my FEED" is displayed in light blue, and "ESSENCE" in white. A hashtag "#MorehouseGrad2019" is visible in the top right corner. A white text box at the bottom reads: "During his speech, Smith announced that his family was going to create a grant to eliminate the graduating class of 2019's student loans." The crowd's cheers are audible.
0:23Graduation Crowd Reaction
A high-angle, wide shot overlooks a vast outdoor graduation ceremony, filled with hundreds of graduates. The majority of the graduates appear to be young African American men, all wearing traditional black academic gowns and black mortarboards. Many are standing, cheering, and clapping enthusiastically, with some raising their caps in the air in a moment of joyful celebration. The scene is bathed in bright, natural daylight, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. White folding chairs are arranged in neat rows across the outdoor venue. The background consists of a large, indistinct crowd of onlookers. The dominant colors are the black of the gowns, interspersed with various colors from stoles and cords, and the bright white of the chairs. In the top left corner, "I my FEED" is displayed in light blue, and "ESSENCE" in white. A hashtag "#MorehouseGrad2019" is visible in the top right corner. A white text box at the bottom reads: "Smith had already pledged $1.5 million to Morehouse."
0:29Robert F Smith Smiling Podium
A medium close-up shot of Robert F. Smith shows him smiling broadly, looking towards the upper right of the frame, indicating he is happily engaging with the audience. He is wearing the same maroon academic gown with white and black accents, and a black mortarboard with a gold tassel. Two microphones are visible on a dark podium directly in front of him. The background is a soft, light pinkish-red, possibly a curtain or wall, which is gently blurred, keeping the focus entirely on Smith. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting his joyful expression without harsh shadows. In the top left corner, "I my FEED" is displayed in light blue, and "ESSENCE" in white. A white text box at the bottom reads: "The gift is said to be worth up to $40 million." The atmosphere is one of profound happiness and generosity, with a color palette dominated by maroon, black, and soft pink.
0:35Promotional Graphic Robert F Smith Outro
The video concludes with a digital promotional graphic for the "Essence + Entrepreneur Virtual Summit," identical to the opening scene. A large white square with rounded corners occupies the center, showcasing a professional headshot of Robert F. Smith. He is an African American man with graying hair, depicted smiling, wearing a white shirt, a dark vest, and a red patterned tie. Beneath his photo, his name "ROBERT F. SMITH" is boldly printed, followed by his credentials: "FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS", and event information: "FRIDAY, APRIL 24". An orange banner at the base of the white square instructs viewers to "REGISTER AT WWW.ESSENCE.COM/ESUMMIT". The top right corner of the white square contains the "ESSENCE + entrepreneur VIRTUAL SUMMIT" logo, which includes text like "Connecting Community to Capital, Insights and Resources". The background outside the white square is an abstract, vibrant mosaic of purple, green, and blue. The primary colors are white, purple, green, blue, and red accents. A hashtag "#ESSENCEENTREPRENEURSUMMIT" is fixed at the very bottom center.
