After developing the initial concept, I began researching experimental dance films and atmospheric visual references. I was particularly interested in works that combine body movement, environment, lighting, and emotion without relying heavily on dialogue or traditional storytelling. Many of these references use movement and cinematography to create psychological or dreamlike experiences, which strongly influenced the direction of my project.
At the same time, I started using Midjourney to experiment with visual concepts for the project. I explored different environmental ideas, including soft pastel natural landscapes, lakes, pink trees, dark oceans, and surreal subconscious spaces. I became interested in using colour contrast as a way of representing the movement between consciousness and the subconscious. For example, the consciousness stage uses warm pastel tones and calm natural lighting, while the subconscious stage gradually shifts into deep blue environments, darker shadows, and underwater atmospheres.
