In a science fiction film, there are genetically modified antirrhinums that contain important secrets for humanity’s survival. The scene is set in a huge, futuristic greenhouse bathed in a neon-purplish glow. A shallow depth of field keeps the main character in sharp focus, as he kneels John-Boy-stylt by a glowing flower bed. Overhead, soft, diffused fluorescents emit a spectral play of colors, casting deep blue and violet shadows that accent the antirrhinum’s vibrant yellow and orange hues.⠀⠀⠀⠀
The camera position is low and behind the protagonist, framing his hunched figure against a field of gently undulating, bioluminescent flowers. His fingers gingerly trace the petals of one such glowing bloom. The frame is slightly off-balance, adding tension as our eyes are drawn to the flower in the man’s hands against the wash of color in the background.⠀⠀
Suddenly, the camera slowly zooms in, revealing complex patterns swirling on the flower’s surface. A ‘dance’ or ‘sault’ of mutating colors and patterns gets revealed, representing the memetics – the coded knowledge – hidden within. An interesting amalgamation of nature and technology, simple knowledge, and the vast secrets they hold for the future of humanity.