Music Video Mood Board Template

Step 1

1. Create a New Mood Board

Start by creating a new mood board. This will give you a clean slate to gather inspiration, brainstorm, and jot down ideas.

Music videos vary widely, from straightforward live performances to highly conceptual and abstract visuals. It's helpful to explore similar examples at the outset. 

This entails looking at mood boards from other video projects with similar themes or genres to see how they incorporate visual elements like costumes, colors, and camera angles. This will give you a better idea of where to gather images and materials and understand what works well for your intended aesthetic. 

Step 2

2. Gather Images

Once you know the direction of your music video, dive into gathering images that resonate with your concept. Think about the song's mood and lyrics, and choose visuals that reflect this. Don’t just stick to obvious choices; if an image speaks to you, even in an abstract way, include it. Consider using images from other media like films, photography, or artworks that align with your video’s tone.

When creating a music video mood board, focus on the elements that define the video's style, such as lighting, set design, cinematography, and visual motifs. 

Step 3

3. Add Details 

Details like text annotations, color pallets, lighting schemes, or location images will make your mood board more complete. Not to mention, the details are what can make a good music video great. So be sure to use the mood boarding process as an opportunity to think creatively about these specificities. The musicians, stylists, location scouts, and collaborators will thank you later. 

Step 4

4. Arrange the Mood Board 

Now that you have your visuals, it’s time to arrange them logically. Group similar items, such as scenes or color schemes, together to create a flow that mimics the progression of your music video. This arrangement should inspire new ideas and clearly convey your vision to others involved in the project. 

If your music video is narrative-driven, consider arranging the images in a storyboard-like fashion to showcase the storyline visually. If many locations are involved, you may want to organize your mood board based on these locations. 

Step 5

5. Collaborate & Share 

Mood boarding holds tremendous value on a personal level, but its true power lies in collaboration. Once you complete your mood board, share it with your collaborators and gather feedback.

Whether you’re presenting to a client or collaborating with a team, open up the floor for ideas and suggestions that can spur fresh creativity. 

Conclusion

Music Video Mood Board Complete

Your music video mood board will serve as a reference point for all your collaborators. Your mood board's direction will guide every element of your music video, so be sure to give it careful thought and attention.

This music video mood board template is one of many creative mood board templates you can use. Browse all other creative templates on our Templates page.