I've been racking my brain to think of what I can share at this stage of production (mostly it's all still too rough or spoiler-filled to show). So I thought I'd go a different direction with this post and show a bit of the reference and inspiration files I've gathered over the past few years, throughout the course of writing the script, all the way into production. Whether they're about color, lighting, overall mood, or other various details, I'm constantly finding myself glancing back at these (and even adding to them) every now and then. They've helped me a lot over the years in defining the look and feel of my world, and can hopefully give you a sense of my ultimate vision for the style of the film.
The first sheet is all about the small woodsy town of Clearwood.
One scene requires a rustic pier at the edge of a lake.
There are also many fog and weather effects.
And some scenes require rain.
But let's not forget... the mysterious edge of the woods…
And last but certainly not least…
The winding depths of the woods themselves…
There are hundreds of other files I've collected in my inspiration/reference folders, including photos, videos, audio recordings, and music tracks. But I hope this simple collection of photos offers a nice, quick glance and insight into my goal for the overall feel of the final film.
As always, looking forward to posting more as it comes in.
- Erik (Director)
