Restrained Cinematic Realism

One-minute slice-of-life montage set in New York. Static frames, natural light, shallow depth of field, and a teal-and-orange film grade that makes AI-generated footage feel like it was shot on 35mm. Slow observational holds give way to a percussive fast-cut sequence timed to the beat. No plot, no voiceover, just mood, rhythm, and the kind of editorial restraint that only works when every shot earns its place. The craft is in what you don’t notice.