A teenager walks into an old, outdated computer lab, rows of clunky machines surrounding him. His interest is piqued by a flashing red light button labeled ‘Experimental Mode.’ Pressing the button, a laser scanner passes over him from an overhead track, initiating the modal transfer and dissolving his physical body. His consciousness is transported into the computer system, becoming a visual representation on the screen. From the subterranean perspective, he’s the hero in a pixilated version of his own universe, navigating unexplored cyberspaces and experiencing alternate dimensions.
The shot shows the teen actor in the foreground, focusing on his amused yet intrigued expressions, reflecting off the blue monitor light. Meanwhile, the depth of the shot concentrates on the intricate details of lines of code appearing on the backdrop of the lab’s otherwise dull illumination. The camera moves with a tracking shot following the laser scanner. To balance the shot, old machines are purposely placed around the room creating a paradox of the past and future tech world. The bold flashes and pulsating colors from the computer screens form a vivid contrast against the room’s drab aesthetic.