Planning - Mood Boards

     Now that I have written the first draft of my script and finalized the characters that I am going to utilize in my film, I want to create mood boards that show the bridge between my imagination and the screen. While mood boards are displayed in a variety of forms, I decided to use collages to create mine. To do this, I decided to create three separate mood boards: two focusing on the main characters and one on the Target scene in my film. After this, I went on Pinterest to find pictures that correlated with each of these 3 big aspects of my film opening. From that I designed picture collages that portray each one of these important parts of the story. 

Mood Boards: 

    Mood Boards function as a visual shorthand to demonstrate the aesthetic guidance and emotional "vibe" of a project before the actual designing and filming starts. They allow people to position lighting, textures, and colors into a unified vision, guaranteeing that everyone involved in the creation of the film is on the same page. 

Sophia - Main Character

Sophia's Mood Board: 

    For Sophia's character, I want her style to mirror a lived-in, natural genuineness that focus on comfort over polished perfection. By placing her in a contemporary, fast-paced environment, I have a chance to display her personality through the "cluttered-yet-cool" aesthetic shown in the mood board image. I want Sophia to embrace big, loose-fitting clothing such as graphic tees and comfy sweatpants, gravitating toward a neutral, warm palette that feels approachable and grounded. Rather than rigid or formal clothing, Sophia will lean into cozy qualities and functional layers that indicate she is constantly on the move or deep in an innovative project. 

    Regarding her daily routine and environment, I want Sophia's space to be a disorganized reflection of her functioning mind, packed with unfinished coffees, tangled charging cords, and open magazines. I want her makeup and hair to look natural and low-maintenance, usually styled in messy buns or with heatless hair rollers that indicates a "getting ready" process instead of a completed result. I plan to highlight her rebellious nature by illustrating her rejection of high-maintenance beauty stereotypes, possibly through a scene where she throws aside a designer heel for a more comfortable platform shoe. Her expressions should convey a sense of contemporary independence, concentrating on her reactions to the pressure of being "perfect" by deciding to embrace the beautiful chaos of her actual life.  

Asher - Main Character 

Asher's Mood Board: 

    To demonstrate Asher's character, I want his aesthetic to be interpreted by a sense of meticulous discipline and organized modernism By placing him in a high-powered environment, his clothing should mirror a "clean-cut" lifestyle through well-fitted basics such as neutral hoodies, crips white tees, and elevated streetwear. I want Asher to wear clothes that are functional yet thoughtfully selected, favoring a palette of whites, greys, and blacks rather than intense patterns or colors. His style will be elevated by detailed accessories, like high-tech headphones and silver watches, indicating a character who values both status and efficiency.  

    

    Regarding his personal routine, I want Asher's environment to be hyper-organized, highlighting meal-prepped food in containers and a perfectly organized room. His hair and grooming should match this precision, using high-end products and a clear, inflexible morning routine to sustain a polished appearance at all times. I want to display his character's motivation through visual details such as an iron for his clothes and a rigorously managed closet that has no room for clutter. His actions and expressions should convey a focused, apathetic demeanor, usually seen through his dedication to his self-care ritual and his highly-productive life. 

Setting - Target

Target's Mood Board: 

    For the Target location, I want the atmosphere to capture the vibrant, lively experience of modern retail therapy. By positioning a scene within these aisles, I can utilize the striking red branding and bright fluorescent lighting as a effective background for character interaction. I want the environment to feel familiar and romanticized, highlighting rows of arranged red shopping carts and the hectic movement of everyday shoppers. This location will serve as a center of modern lifestyle, packed with everything from from daily essentials to the spontaneous finds that define a casual outing. 

    I want the characters to have a edgy first encounter in the Lego aisle as they both reach for the last rare Lego set that is on the shelf. Asher, having scheduled his visit for this particular release will find his hand overlapping with Sophia's just as she spontaneously grabs for the same box. This encounter will emphasize their clashing personalities, as Asher's apathetic, calculated approach meets Sophia's impulsive and chaotic passion. Within the primary-colored shelves, this shared want for the same object forces them into an immediate confrontation, establishing their relationship in a relatable and fierce modern moment.  

Reflection: 

    Now that I have completed my mood boards, I have a clear idea of what I want my story to look like. The next task that I want to complete is my production timeline. This will help me paint a picture of what the next few weeks are going to look like. Doing this will also allow me to prioritize the tasks that are the most important while also eventually completing the least important tasks.