Script – 

Starting off we can see that the camera angle is pretty close up and the angle is straight on .
Shooting at eye-level here is done to enhance the emotions of the character and also to show her tear-stricken face and her state of mind at that time.
In the opening shot the character is framed an enclosed by the cage this portrays along with the birds in the cage the characters is also equally confined
This shows framing conjures of claustrophobic feeling in the audience similar to what the characters have also be feeling
On close inspection we can also see that the characters upset and teary eyed and she feels camaraderie and sympathy to the birds in the cage
Her clothing gives an indication as to why she may be feeling locked up we can see in the background there her bright red pallu with her sindoor and the part of her hair implies the newlywed woman and
This woman trapped in a loveless arranged marriage she done continues to look into the sky as if wishing for her freedom
we can also hear her bangles tingling along with the chirping of the birds . The chirping of the birds here is an expression of their desire for freedom and similarly the bangles also signify the woman’s longing for freedom that she cannot attain within her marriage
The shared confinement and yearning for freedom connects their experiences
The scene is also filmed by a huge window this creates a contrasting visual between the freedom and the confinement
The characters are drawn to the outside but they can only observe this from a distance and this window could also be seen as sign of hope and possibility
it shows that the escape is near are you know and it’s within their reach.
The lighting it starts off as neutral but here you can see it sort of like becomes dark and the outside is shown as more sunny and cheerful it’s meant to portray how dark circumstances are compared to the skies which is full of unlimited possibilities and it’s so clear.
The speed you can see is pretty slow and it’s moving and camera angle is moving away from the character any birds to the cage to the open sky and this movement of the camera tracks the characters head as she looks up to the sky in freedom from our state confinement.

Vidoe

1) What is the learning purpose of your video?

The learning purpose of the video multifaceted

  1. Sharing information about Camera Angles, Lighting and other technical components that goes into shooting a video.
  2. Analyzing a movie scene to show how backgrounds and props can play a huge role to set the scene.
  3. Showing Cinematic Irony – As I share a story of reality that is in direct contrast with the props showed I am able to use the tools of metaphor and irony that were written in the script to bring them to live.

Q2) Why is video a good medium for this learning purpose?

I feel like after going over the Mayer’s principles, I have realized that education and communication has a lot of depth. Video becomes a good medium for this learning purpose because it leverages Mayer’s principles of multimedia learning to enhance understanding and engagement. Through the integration of narration and demonstrations, it facilitates active processing by providing learners with multiple channels for processing information simultaneously. The use of real-world demonstration aligns with the coherence principle, ensuring that content remains focused and relevant.

Q3) Which of the principles we’ve covered this term (e.g., Mayer/Universal Design for Learning/Cognitive Load Theory) did you incorporate into your design and why?

While writing the script and storyboards, I incorporated principles from Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning to optimize the learning experience.

Mayer’s Personalization Principle: Research shows that people learn better when information is presented using conversational language, rather than more formal speech. In this video, I have used a more conversational tone as if I am having a conversation with a friend.

 Merrill’s first principle- The video ends with a question asking the viewers to think This engages the listener. as it asks them to consider alternatives

UDL Guidelines – The video has captions and transcripts 

These use a simple, sans serif font that’s easy to read.

Signaling principle – Using text overlay to indicate the beginning of a new segment helps learners to focus their attention.

Active Processing: Viewers actively engage with the information by visually and providing information about the cultural context and poetic irony.

Q4) What was challenging about capturing your own video?

The most challenging part for me was managing the camera angle. As I had to get my friend to shooting I had to do it in the least time possible It was also hard to get the lighting right. As I was using birds in the video to show the irony I found arranging birds also very difficult.

Q5) What did you find easiest?

The easiest and most fun part was creating a working demonstration. I love writing and having a opportunity to showcase this creative writing style in a cinematic manner with the class was something that made me really happy. I also enjoyed writing a script that attempts to weave in a story to make the video interesting and engaging. Despite finding it challenging to find the right camera angle, I really enjoyed the process of figuring it out.

Q6) How would you approach capturing video differently next time?

Next time, I could borrow the camera from the library and improve the video quality, making the video much better.

Elaborating on the story component where I can talk to some of my friends from a similar cultural background to share stories adding a podcast component could also help engage the videos and increase the educational value of the video further.