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Tilt-Shift Mini Movies

Keith Loutit Makes Our World Seem Smaller in ‘Bathtub V' Video

— September 16, 2009 — Pop Culture
Keith Loutit has created a tilt-shift video that is super sped up. The video, 'Bathtub V,' exemplifies the true power of tilt-shift technology to make life-sized objects appear to be merely toy-sized.

This particular project by Loutit was filmed at the Sydney Ports in Australia.

Click on the video to unleash a miniature world where large ships are transformed into tiny toys and be sure to watch his 'Bathtub IV' video as well!

Implications - The success of tilt-shift photography and video comes from its ability to make the world seem much smaller than it is. This appeals to consumers living in the thick of the digital revolution, as it signifies the Internet's ability to bring the world's citizens closer together.
Trend Themes
1. Tilt-shift Photography - The popularity of tilt-shift photography and video creates opportunities for camera manufacturers to develop more user-friendly and affordable tilt-shift lenses for both professional and amateur photographers.
2. Miniaturization - Companies can take advantage of the trend of making everything miniature by creating miniature versions of their own products and marketing them as collectibles or toys for adults.
3. Perspective Alteration - This trend of altering the perspective of objects in photography and video can be applied to industries such as real estate, architecture, and tourism to showcase their products and services in unique and eye-catching ways.
Industry Implications
1. Camera Manufacturing - Camera manufacturers can leverage the popularity of tilt-shift photography and video by developing more user-friendly and affordable tilt-shift lenses for both professional and amateur photographers.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can take advantage of the trend of making everything miniature by creating new lines of miniature toys or transforming their existing products into miniatures to target both children and adults.
3. Real Estate - Real estate companies can use tilt-shift photography and video to showcase their properties in unique and eye-catching ways, giving prospective buyers a fresh perspective on the properties and setting them apart from competitors.
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