A film scene plays out in a dimly-lit, vintage, wood-paneled office. A middle-aged mammalogist sits at his heavy oak desk, surrounded by high shelves filled with old, dusty books and animal fossils. Framed in a worm’s eye view, the scientist is shown in dark, earthy colors with the focus on his hands as he delicately examines a bone. The contrast of the white bone against his worn, calloused hands holds balance in the shot. His actions are reflected in a small circular mirror placed at one corner of his desk, adding depth to the scene. The camera pans smoothly as it follows his movements, capturing the space filled with shadow and light. As a hint of daylight streams through a crack in the window, it illuminates his face, revealing deep lines of concentration and wisdom gained through years of study and research.