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Hi! Thrilled to be taking part in this challenge🫶
This is a story about a split-second realization of utter helplessness. Family, peace, and relaxation in the rays of the golden hour. And suddenly - the sky is inevitably swallowed by the colossal, monolithic shadow of an airplane. The sun blinks out, the space vibrates from the pressure, and the warm light shifts into a dead, ash-grey hue...
Only a split second left, and it's all over.
Made using @Renoise Canvas
Cool !👍
Great job! 🔥
"Only a split second left, and it's all over" — Nina I felt that 😶 Golden hour to ash-grey in one moment is such a gut punch concept. Heavy stuff, really well done 🙌
Wow... this description gave me chills. 💔 You’ve managed to capture that terrifying, split-second shift from pure peace to utter helplessness so vividly. Beautifully written and deeply moving. Best of luck with the challenge 🚀
Awesome 👌
Such a powerful concept, Nina!
Good work 🔥, but a sad video 😢
Really impressive😍😍
That contrast between the calm golden-hour atmosphere and the moment everything turns into helplessness is really effective. The twist hits exactly when it should. Good luck!
Wow, 😍 😍 😍 amazing
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haha I loved this submission
Hi everyone! 👋
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