Meanwhile, here’s an earnest attempt at an earlier, alternate solution to this problem:
https://vimeo.com/244748972
password: snoke
I honestly think this would be a lot better (though I think the transitions need some work).
In terms of the other way around, I think your initial mock up from earlier today is still the best way to go about it (though the audio on that third transition would need minor adjustments).
If you feel like you need help with either in terms of smoothing transitions, that might be something I could help with (to be clear, I’d rather not, just because I’m a little busy in general and I know you guys want this out soon, but I will help if needed).