Introduction
Welcome to my blog reflection, where I'll show you how I made a short film to explain how to pay back an educational loan. I'm happy to share what I've learned about using Canva storyboards, PowerPoint animations, VideoPlasty animations, Pixabay backgrounds, voice recording, and YouTube subtitles, among other tools and methods. I will also talk about Mayer's principle of coherence, why I chose not to include background music, the principle of temporal contiguity, and how it made me feel when I was able to use my ideas to make a finished product that was better than I expected.
Using Multimedia
I started making my video about paying off my loan by using a Canva storyboard and PowerPoint slides. With these tools, I was able to carefully plan how my movie would look, making sure that it would make sense and be interesting to watch. Using Mayer's concept of coherence, I tried to keep the information in a logical order and avoid any extra noise or distractions.
I used VideoPlasty animations to add to the video's visual appeal and make it more memorable. The images were more interesting and distinctive because of the creativity and personality that these dynamic animations added. The Pixabay backgrounds were the right background, with high-quality images that gave the whole presentation a more professional look.
Voice Recording and YouTube Subtitles
I used the computer's sound recorder to record my voice for the story. By making this choice, I was able to give the movie a more personal touch and connect with my viewers on a deeper level. I stuck to the principle of coherence by not using background music, even though it was tempting. This kept the focus on the information being shared without any possible distractions.
I used YouTube subtitles in addition to a clear narration to follow the idea of temporal contiguity. By timing the subtitles to match the timed speech, I hoped to give viewers who like to read along or who may have trouble hearing a more cohesive experience. This broad approach made sure that everyone could understand the idea well.
Integration and Exceeding Expectations
I'm happy that I was able to include all of the multimedia elements I had in mind in the final product. The storyboard from Canva, the animations from PowerPoint, the animations from VideoPlasty, the backgrounds from Pixabay, the voice recording, and the subtitles from YouTube all worked together to make an interesting and informative film.
By following Mayer's principle of coherence, I was able to show information in a way that made sense and was well-organized, so that viewers could follow it easily. Even though background music would have been nice, leaving it out kept the story's focus and flow, letting the telling take center stage.
By using the principle of temporal proximity, synchronized audio and subtitles gave viewers a seamless experience that made it easy for them to follow along and understand what was going on.
In the end, making my movie about paying off a debt was an enriching and satisfying experience. I was able to go above and beyond my original expectations by using a variety of multimedia elements, following Mayer's principle of coherence, leaving out background music, and using temporal contiguity. The finished result not only matched what I had in mind, but also went above and beyond it. This made me feel very proud and successful.
I hope this reflection makes you want to look into the many ways you can use multimedia in your own creative projects. Please enjoy my final project.
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