{"id":121663,"date":"2019-10-30T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=121663"},"modified":"2019-10-21T11:23:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T16:23:24","slug":"how-to-create-mood-board-for-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-create-mood-board-for-film\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mood Board: Set the Tone for Your Next Short Film"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"while-there-are-no-set-rules-for-what-goes-in-a-mood-board-im-going-to-show-you-a-few-things-you-can-include-to-help-convey-your-films-vision\">While there are no set rules for what goes in a mood board, I\u2019m going to show you a few things you can include to help convey your film\u2019s vision.<\/h2>\n<p>The pre-production phase of a project is extremely important. In my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-pitch-deck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">last tutorial<\/a>, I went over how to create a pitch deck, which is essentially a sales presentation of a film idea. I use this document to entice cast and crew members to join my team.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important elements of my pitch deck is the mood board. A mood board helps convey the look and tone of the film.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iEH8OkkxVPs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"characters\">Characters<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121853 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 characters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood Board \u2014 characters\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stories focus on characters, so I definitely want to include this in my mood board. This&#8217;ll help drive casting decisions and bring people into the world I want to create. I\u2019ll also throw in a brief description of the character. I don\u2019t need to be exhaustive here, as I have a lot of additional character information in the full pitch deck. This&#8217;ll serve as a teaser.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"locations\">Locations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121855 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 locations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 locations\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have scenes taking place in a handful of locations, including an apartment in Paris, the metro, several streets, and the exterior of a cafe. Adding images here can help give references to the look of each location, as well as ideas for set design and props.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"wardrobe-and-props\">Wardrobe and Props<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121857 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 wardrobe and props\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 wardrobe and props\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wardrobe and props are important on-screen elements. My protagonist is a journalist who works from home, only going out for the occasional interview or meeting. At home, he&#8217;ll be casual. When he goes out, he\u2019ll wear a trench coat, jeans, and tennis shoes. He\u2019ll carry a messenger bag that has a notepad and a small laptop.<\/p>\n<p>A mobile phone will also serve as a key prop for the film. In several scenes, he uses a map application, tracking his fianc\u00e9e\u2019s location via a blinking marker. He also has a mirror in his apartment, which will play a key role in the cinematography of the film.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"visual-effects\">Visual Effects<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121859 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 visual effects\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 visual effects\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-2-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The blinking marker in the maps application will be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-animated-map-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">visual effect<\/a>, so I want to include reference images from Google Maps. This&#8217;ll make the process much easier for my visual effects artist so they won\u2019t have to waste time finding their own reference images from scratch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"framing-composition\">Framing\/Composition<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121861 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 framing and composition\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 framing and composition\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121862 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 framing and composition\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 framing and composition\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The visual language of film is all about framing and composition. It\u2019s an important aspect of the filmmaking process that you\u2019ll want to spend some time thinking about during pre-production. Putting a few ideas down on a mood board will help when it comes time to work with a DP.<\/p>\n<p>For my project, I want to use a lot of reflection shots. This&#8217;ll include a reflection shot of a car window, and several reflections from a mirror in an apartment. I also want to experiment with only showing the face of my main protagonist. I will capture all of the secondary characters with over-the-shoulder shots and wide shots when their faces are concealed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"lighting\">Lighting<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121864 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 lighting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 lighting\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lighting is another aspect of filmmaking that&#8217;ll significantly affect the tone of your project. Since I\u2019ll be shooting most of my scenes in a small Parisian apartment, I won\u2019t have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/80-free-transitions-premiere-pro-video-editors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">luxury of having a lot of lights on stands<\/a>. To solve this problem, I&#8217;ll block my scenes to harness the power of the natural light coming from window sources.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"color-palette\">Color Palette<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121867 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 color palette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 color palette\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/8-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colors can evoke emotions and symbolize important themes and elements of a character or location. They&#8217;re another important part of the visual language, so you should include them in a mood board.<\/p>\n<p>Color palettes can help when you\u2019re collaborating with the art director, costume designer, and cinematographer. For my mood board, I\u2019ve taken color samples around Paris, including the metro and several cafes, just to give me a good starting point. My film touches on the themes of jealousy and truth, so I\u2019m using colors that represent those themes, including mixtures of blues and greens. By mixing the blues and greens, I\u2019ve come up with a few turquoise color palettes that&#8217;ll work well.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"similar-projects\">Similar Projects<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121869 size-full\" title=\"Mood board \u2014 similar projects\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mood board \u2014 similar projects\" width=\"755\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=277,222 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=359,287 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=543,434 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=560,448 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=150,120 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even with all of the categories above in my mood board, people still struggle to visualize the project. Sometimes it\u2019s easier to just reference another film that inspired the look or idea of your project. For example, the various themes I&#8217;m exploring are very similar to an episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2085059\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Black Mirror<\/em><\/a> called &#8220;The Entire History of You.&#8221; This is a popular show available on Netflix, so it&#8217;s a safe bet to throw this reference in the mood board.<\/p>\n<p>Again, the categories of your mood board will vary depending on the vision you&#8217;re trying to communicate. To get started on your mood board, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock.com<\/a> for some visual inspiration.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Interested in the songs we used to make this video?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BjwXR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Powder<\/a>&#8221; by Lewis Uno<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for more tutorials on filmmaking and video production? 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