Multimedia Story Draft

For my multimedia story project, I plan to hike through Mount Douglas Park and create a reflective story using photography, audio, and written narration. I chose this location because the trails and scenery feel peaceful and give me a chance to slow down and pay more attention to the environment around me.

At first, I struggled to figure out what kind of story I wanted to tell. I thought it needed to be something dramatic or exciting, and I spent a lot of time trying to come up with a bigger idea. Eventually, I realized that the hike itself could be the story. Instead of focusing on a major event, I want to focus on the small details people often ignore during a hike, like the sound of footsteps on gravel, birds in the trees, or the wind moving through the forest.

I also chose this project for a personal reason. I have been putting off this hike for months. I have started it a few times before but usually turned around after ten minutes. This assignment is giving me the motivation to finally commit to it and finish the hike properly.

For equipment, I will mainly use my phone for photography and audio recordings, along with a portable charger so my battery doesn’t die. I also plan to do a quick test recording beforehand to see how well my phone captures outdoor sounds and handles wind noise.

Since safety is part of the assignment, I will make sure to check the weather before going, wear proper shoes, bring water, and fully charge my phone. 

To connect everything together, I want to follow Mayer’s Principles of Multimedia Learning. I will keep the project simple and avoid unnecessary effects or distracting music so the focus stays on the experience itself. I also want to place photos close to the written reflections they relate to, making the story easier to follow. The audio recordings will help create a more immersive feeling and reduce the need for large blocks of text.

Overall, I want this project to feel calm, personal, and honest. My goal is to show that even a familiar place like Mount Douglas can feel meaningful when you slow down and really pay attention to it.