Visual research & references · Working
Mood reel
Also called: mood film
ELI5
A reference video used mainly to communicate atmosphere, rhythm, visual character or sound instead of full story proof.
Used in conversation
“The deck should use the mood reel consistently rather than as decoration.”
Definition
A reference video used mainly to communicate atmosphere, rhythm, visual character or sound rather than full story proof.
Here “Mood reel” means: A reference video used mainly to communicate atmosphere, rhythm, visual character or sound rather than full story proof. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.
Pitch context
This names a document, asset or development step that can appear in a pitch package.
Why it matters: Tells you what document, visual asset or file someone is asking for or reviewing.
Connected terms
Sources & evidence · 6
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- pitch.dog — Pitch Dictionary Deep Research SynthesisDirect source · practitioner · checked 2026-08-14
- Screen Australia — What is a Synopsis? An Outline? A Treatment?Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitch Deck, Lookbook, Sizzle and Proof-of-Concept GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- World Wide Web Consortium — Making Audio and Video Media AccessibleSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14