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Sunny Stop Motion Videos

VJ Dropbear Creates Playful Video for ‘Against the Grain'

— January 7, 2012 — Art & Design
VJ Dropbear (aka Jonathan Chong) created this sweet stop-motion music video for Hudson’s ‘Against the Grain.’

Nothing is better than a stop-motion/indie-folk artist collaboration. The result of this pair coming together is almost too adorable. The video features a series of pencils and colored pencils, rhythmically moving in kaleidoscope patterns. The colored pencils immediately evoke a nostalgic, childish delight which is enhanced with Hudson’s grainy voice. The warm texture of the video collides perfectly with the sweet lyrics of the song.

Not only is the video playful and sunny, but the artistry is impressive. The stop-motion approach is often looked over, but Dropbear achieves more than a mere smile. The ‘Against the Grain’ video is effortless and fun.

To satisfy that sunny lust, visit Dropbear’s vimeo channel.
Trend Themes
1. Stop-motion Music Videos - Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing music videos using stop-motion techniques.
2. Indie-folk Artist Collaborations - Opportunity to collaborate with indie-folk artists to create captivating and nostalgic visual experiences.
3. Grainy Aesthetic - Opportunity to incorporate grainy textures and visual effects into artistic projects for a warm and nostalgic feel.
Industry Implications
1. Music - Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new creative ways of presenting music through visually captivating videos.
2. Film and Animation - Disruptive innovation opportunity to embrace stop-motion techniques for film and animation projects, creating unique and memorable visual experiences.
3. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate grainy aesthetic into artistic projects, adding warmth and nostalgic charm to the visuals.
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