Mood Board!

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    Hello again! Along with learning different editing techniques done when making films, we are also learning the production process. One part at the beginning of making a film is a mood board. We were asked to make a mood board of the our recent movie critique, mine being the well-known movie The Truman Show. 


My mood board!


    When making this mood board, I tried to focus on the two vibes or aesthetics the movie contains. On the left there are bright warm colors along with the contrast of blue.  This depicts the false reality and world Truman is living in. The bright colors show how abnormally lively his world is and how it “almost” looks fake. In contrast, the dark, modern aesthetic on the right shows not only the shows the team behind the show but rather the sinister and sinful obsession over Truman and control. The almost monotone pallet explains how cruel the intentions are on making a show where the main character is used as a puppet and money grabber. 

    Along with the colors, the images have significance to the movie. For example on the right it has studio lights and film equipment to show how Truman’s life is made for TV screens and enjoyment. On the other hand, on the left side, there are images like a 50’s housewife and houses looking the same to show how perfect the fake reality it, as if it was a modern day American dream. When creating the mood board, I tried to imagine myself as a producer trying to incorporate details and aesthetics that will play a crucial part to the final piece.

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