Course Code and Name: MSJ11334 Digital Cinematography
Project Name: Music Video
Title: Act of Kindness
Project Date: Summer 2024
For this project, students were required to apply their classroom learning to the production of a music video, bringing theoretical concepts to life through visual storytelling. The assignment centered around Rational Choice Theory, demonstrating how individuals make decisions based on personal benefit and logical reasoning.
To ensure a seamless production process, I took on the responsibility of assembling a dedicated crew and coordinating various aspects of the project, from pre-production planning to on-set execution. The team worked collaboratively to create a visually engaging music video while maintaining the core message of the theory.
The primary objective of this project was to produce a music video for the song “One Day.” Beyond just filmmaking, the assignment aimed to provide hands-on experience with camera operation, composition, and visual storytelling techniques.
The concept of the video revolves around the ripple effect of helping, illustrating how a single act of kindness can influence others in unexpected ways. By incorporating Rational Choice Theory, the narrative highlights how people make decisions that ultimately contribute to a cycle of positive change. This project served as an opportunity to explore the power of visual media in conveying complex social and psychological concepts.
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Department of Media Studies and Journalism
Course Code and Name: MSJ11334 Digital Cinematography
Project Name: Music Video
Title: Act of Kindness
Project Date: Fall 2020
Name: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Submitted To
Faculty: Nibras Bin Sayed
Act Of Kindness & Rational Choice Theory
Introduction
In ‘Act Of Kindness’ a young woman named Puja performs an act of kindness that inspires a global wave of similar actions. This story can be related to rational choice theory, which explains how individuals make decisions to maximise their benefits.
Story Outline:
In a crowded city, a young woman named Puja performs a simple act of kindness by helping an elderly man cross a busy street. A passerby captures this moment on their smartphone and shares it on social media.
The video goes viral, touching the hearts of people worldwide. Inspired by Puja’s gesture, viewers start performing acts of kindness in their own communities— from helping neighbours with groceries to volunteering at local shelters.
As more people join in, the kindness spreads, reaching unexpected corners of the globe. The video montage shows snippets of these acts: a child donating toys, a group cleaning up dirty places, strangers buying meals for the homeless.
Throughout the video, Puja remains unaware of the impact of her small act. However, one day, she receives a flood of messages and letters from people expressing gratitude and sharing their own stories of how her kindness inspired them.
The story ends with Puja realising the power of a single act of kindness and deciding to continue spreading positivity in her community. The final scene shows her smiling as she helps another elderly person, symbolising the ongoing ripple effect of compassion and generosity.
Analysis of the Story Through Rational Choice Theory passerby’s Decision to Share the Video:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
and a sense of being part of a positive movement.
In this story, each individual’s actions can be seen as rational choices where the perceived benefits (personal satisfaction, social approval, positive community impact) outweigh the costs (time, effort, resources). The spread of kindness and the ripple effect observed align with rational choice theory, demonstrating how a single rational act can inspire a chain reaction of beneficial decisions within a community.
Song I choose: https://youtu.be/sl9voSKJmEU?si=q2ucHDM90nfTIHEc
Music Video ( Visual Script)
Scene | Visual | Audio | Remark |
01 | একটা বিজি রোডে ক্রাঊড চ্যান্টিং , কোলাহল , মানুষ একজন আরেকজন এর সাথে লড়ছে । গাড়ি ওনারের সাথে রিক্সাওয়ালা, ক্রেতা- বিক্রেতা, একজন বৃদ্ধা রাস্তা পূজা সবকিছু দেখে বিরক্ত। ক্ষোভে হাত মুস্টিবদ্ধ করে আছে। | বিরক্তিকর এম্বিয়েন্স , হর্ন , গাড়ির শিব্দ, এম্বুলেন্স, রিক্সার ক্রিং ক্রিং, মানুষের কোলাহল। |
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02 | রেস্টুরেন্টে কাশট্মার ওয়েটারকে ধাক্কা, ছোট গরিব ছেলেকে ধাক্কা দিয়ে ছোট মেয়ে পুতুল নিয়ে দৌড় দিবে | One day song opening Fade in. | |
Fade out to Black Screen | |||
03 | Montage of the band singing One day. Proper preparation, and pitching of the song with expressions. মানুষের অসহায় চাহনির ক্লোজাপ , এক্সপ্রেশন, টিয়ারস , বিস্মিত । | Sometimes I lay under the moon And thank God I’m breathing’ Then I pray, “Don’t take me soon ‘Cause I am here for a reason” Sometimes in my tears I drown But I never let it get me down So when negativity surrounds I know someday, it’ll all turn around because | |
Fade out to Black | |||
04 | ক্রাউডকে ঠেলে পুজা এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে ক্রসওয়াক ধরে । বৃদ্ধাকে হাত ধরে রাস্তা পার করিয়ে দিচ্ছে পূজা। | All my life, I’ve been waiting’ for I’ve been prayin’ for, for the people to say That we don’t wanna fight no more There’ll be no more wars, and our children will play | |
05 | সবাই পূজার এই কাজে আকস্মিত। কেউ ফোন কান থেকে সরিয়ে দেখছে । কেউ কাজ থামিয়ে দেখছে। ব্যাপারটা এমন যে , something is happening that was not supposed to happen. একজন ফোন বের করে ভিডিও ধারন করবে। | One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh-oh-oh) One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh-oh-oh) | |
06 | Puja’s Video went viral. Everybody likes and appreciates what she has done for humanity. Love, share on social media. People commenting positivity. | It’s not about win or lose ‘Cause we all lose when they feed on the souls of the innocent Blood-drenched pavement Keep on movin’ though the waters stay ragin’ | |
07 | একটা ছেলের স্টিল যে ভিডিওটা দেখবে। পরের শটে দেখা যাবে ছেলেটা বন্যা দুর্গতদের পাশে দাঁড়িয়ে ভলেন্টিয়ারিং করছে। | In this maze, you can lose your way, your way It might drive you crazy But don’t let it faze you, no way, no way | Portrait. sees the camera. 4th wall break. |
08 | গাড়ির মালিক , রেস্টুরেন্টের কাস্টমার ভিডিও দেখবে। এক হতাশা গিলটিনেস কাজ করবে তাদের চোখে মুখে। পরের শট ঃ যেই গাড়ির মালিক আগে রিক্সাওয়ালাকে মারতে গিয়েছিল সে এবার হাসিমুখে রিক্সাওয়ালাকে হাতে ইশারা দিবে “ সমস্যা নেই, ইটস ওকে “ । তারপর আটকে থাকা রিক্সাটা কে নিজ হাতে ঠেলে সামনে এগুবে। যে কাস্টমার ওয়েটারকে ধাক্কা দেয়, সে হাত বারিয়ে দেয় ওয়েটারকে নিচ থেকে তুলতে। | Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown) But I never let it get me down (get me down) So when negativity surrounds (surrounds) I know someday, it’ll all turn around because | |
09 | Students volunteering for social works.. Use of many archive footage. | All my life, I’ve been waitin’ for (waitin’ for) I’ve been prayin’ for (prayin’ for), for the people to say That we don’t wanna fight no more (fight no more) There’ll be no more wars (no more wars), and our children will play | |
10 | ছোট মেয়ে বেলকনি থেকে পুতুল ফেলবে। নিচে থাকা গরিব বাচ্চা পুতুলটা ক্যাচ ধরবে। গরিব ছেলে আনন্দে আত্মহারা । মেয়েটাও খুশি। | One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, one day) One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh-oh-oh) | |
11 | বৃদ্ধ- বৃদ্ধা কে সাহায্য করছে মানুষ। একজন আরেকজনের সাহায্যে এগিয়ে আসছে। ঠেলাগাড়িওয়ালাকে হেল্প করছে স্কুলের ছাত্ররা। মাছ বিক্রেতাকে মাথায় নস্তা ওঠতে সাহায্য করছে একজন ছত্রী। একজন বৃদ্ধ দারোয়ানকে গেট খুলতে সাহায্য করছে একদল ছোট বাচ্চা। | One day, this all will change, treat people the same Stop with the violence, down with the hate One day, we’ll all be free and proud to be Under the same sun, singin’ songs of freedom like | |
12 | আগের অসহায় মানুষের চাহনিতে এখন খুশি। আনন্দ । হাঁসি। | Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh) Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh) | |
13 | Puja finds some letters on her door . There will be tears of happiness on her eyes as people are praising and doing the good work also . as she has done. Quick Montages of people helping people | All my life, I’ve been waitin’ for I’ve been prayin’ for, for the people to say That we don’t wanna fight no more There’ll be no more wars, and our children will play | |
14 | Puja logged in to her social media. Seen the video of her. Also sees videos of other people helping people in need . Puja smiles. | One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh-oh-oh) One day (one day), one day (one day) One day (oh-oh-oh) One day, one day, one day | |
Fade out to black ( The Change starts from you) |
Notes Before Production:
Serial No | Character | Role(Manage Alternate) | Manage On Spot | Note |
1 | Car Owner (sitting back side) | Nibraz | sadi | |
2 | Rickshawala | Out of list | ON SPOT | joy |
3 | Seller | Out of list | ON SPOT | joy |
4 | Buyer | One Crew Member | joy | |
5 | Crowd | Managed | ON SPOT | all |
6 | Old WOMEN | Managed(Khala) | joy | |
7 | Puja | Bushra | Puja | joy |
8 | Restaurant Customer | Chowshik | topu | |
9 | Waiter | Rawnok | sadi | |
10 | Poor Boy(Picchi) | managed | Topu/Sadi | |
11 | Rich Girl | Managed | “ | |
12 | Band Member | Managed | Mrinmoy | |
13 | RoadSide Corporate people | 4 friend | mrinmoy/ joy | |
14 | 1 people observing puja’s activity | done | ON SPOT | Joy |
15 | Passerby | raisul/ sadi | joy | |
16 | Volunteer | Raisul Islam+ gora | Mrinmoy sadi | |
17 | OLD Man & Women | Managed | joy | |
18 | স্কুলের ছাত্ররা 2 with dress | Not Managed yet | mrinmoy | |
19 | ঠেলাগাড়িওয়ালা | ঠেলাগাড়িওয়ালা | mrinmoy | |
20 | মাছ বিক্রেতা | Not Managed yet | ON SPOT | mrinmoy |
21 | বৃদ্ধ দারোয়ান, ছোট বাচ্চা | Bashar Pashe | sadi |
Screenshot of Behind the Scenes
YouTube Link of Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/5MrorLI9Is0
Screenshot of Music Video
Youtube Link to Music Video: https://youtu.be/tVzpgmGzweA?si=m-UavqcP4rM9OkLo
This project was an immensely valuable learning experience, enhancing my skills in cinematography, directing, and team coordination. Managing a production crew allowed me to understand the importance of leadership, communication, and problem-solving on set.
Beyond technical skills, this project reinforced the impact of storytelling in media. Through the lens of Rational Choice Theory, I gained deeper insight into how decisions influence human behavior and how such concepts can be creatively represented in film.
One of the most rewarding aspects was witnessing how each team member contributed their expertise, emphasizing the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Despite the challenges faced during production, the experience strengthened my ability to work under pressure, think critically, and adapt to unexpected situations.
Ultimately, this project was more than just an assignment—it was a journey of creativity, teamwork, and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world filmmaking.
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