On a desolate lunar landscape streaked with chalky white selenite minerals, a single astronaut in a vibrant orange suit is at the center, investigating some unknown object. The shot is framed so the alien wilderness fills the entirety of the background, with an immense darkness of space and thousands of twinkling stars looming over. Stimulating a sense of depth and isolation, the shot is structured in a wide angle, allowing the rough and barren lunar surface and the astronaut to dominate the frame.
Soft, unforgiving, and bluish lighting from a far off source casts long ominous shadows across the surface, accentuating every nook and cranny. Colours are stark; rustic orange of the astronaut’s suit contrast sharply with the white lunar surface, creating a sense of intense detachment.
The camera then pans out, giving the viewer a low-angle, full-bodied view of the astronaut at work. There is a slight movement shift from the astronaut, expertly heightening the suspense and uncertainty.
Important objects occupy the right and left thirds of the frame accomplishing balance. The crisp focus on the astronaut is a stark contrast to the backdrop. The stillness is almost eerie, with the only movement coming from the astronaut’s calculated actions.