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Viral Artist Tribute Vines

Fans Recently Payed Homage to Hayao Miyazaki's Retirement on Vine

— September 9, 2013 — Art & Design
Hayao Miyazaki, a world-famous Japanese animator and director, recently announced his plan to retire and many fans took to Vine to pay tribute to his work. These videos have gone viral and fans really got creative!

It all started with a contest by Mashable. Fans were asked to make a Vine dedicated to the animated universe Miyazaki created. Word spread and many filmed their own homemade animations of characters from Miyazaki's films. Some of the submissions were animations that jumped right off the page, stop-motion mini-films, and fans dressed as their favorite characters.

These endeavors are so catchy and inventive! With platforms like Vine, there's no telling what the average person can do to make an impact on the world of creativity -- art inspires art.
Trend Themes
1. Fan-created Tribute Vines - The viral submission of fan-created tribute Vines to pay homage to Hayao Miyazaki's retirement demonstrates a trend of fans collaborating to celebrate beloved artists.
2. DIY Animation - The use of Vine to create homemade animations in tribute to Hayao Miyazaki showcases a trend of fans using accessible technology to express their creativity and passion.
3. User-generated Content Contests - The contest by Mashable for fans to participate in creating Vine tributes to Hayao Miyazaki highlights a trend of brands engaging consumers through user-generated content competitions.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - The viral success of fan-created tribute Vines signifies an opportunity for animation studios to explore collaborations with enthusiastic fans for creative projects.
2. Social Media - The popularity of Vine as a platform for fan-created tribute Vines presents an opportunity for social media companies to develop features and tools that enhance user creativity and engagement.
3. Branding and Marketing - The success of the contest by Mashable in generating viral tribute Vines highlights an opportunity for brands to leverage user-generated content and crowd participation to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement.
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