I noticed that, too. I think it's just the lighting, color balance (it's got a heavy yellow tint), and the sharp focus only on Briones's face that's making it look off. Pretty sure it looked the same in the episode.
Or maybe Briones wasn't available to shoot that scene and they filmed it with a body double and added her face on in post? I don't think I've read that, but it wouldn't be unheard of.
IIRC it was less cancelled and more come to it's natural conclusion. Like it wasn't the network saying "get outta here", but the creators saying it had run it's course.
I'm bummed but i understand.
The main characters aren't really the lower deckers anymore.
I wish they continued to follow them in a different show, though, because there were definitely more stories to be told with everyone.
"Middle Decks" ?
I mean, they were all junior officers being prepped for leadership roles, so it'd just be a regular Star Trek setup
More likely: "Bridge Crew"