Wes Walcott
Video Editor
Vancouver, BC, Canada · Member since Aug 2012
188Published Articles
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Video editor, writer and science enthusiast.
A bit about me: I'm courteous, respectful and sympathetic. If you ever forget your lunch at home I'll totally go halvsies with you on my turkey sandwich. I like to read just about anything - fiction, non-fiction, comic books, magazines, tabloids, twitter feeds, reddit. I'm also a pop-culture fanatic and huge nerd. One time, when I had to empty my pocket contents at the airport, I spent nearly ten minutes trying to explain to security what twenty-sided dice are used for. They were genuinely fascinated.
Videography and video editing are also passions of mine and I've worked as both an assistant camera operator and editor. One day, once I acquire all equipment and talent, I hope to start a small production company and bring some of my crazy ideas to the web.
A bit about me: I'm courteous, respectful and sympathetic. If you ever forget your lunch at home I'll totally go halvsies with you on my turkey sandwich. I like to read just about anything - fiction, non-fiction, comic books, magazines, tabloids, twitter feeds, reddit. I'm also a pop-culture fanatic and huge nerd. One time, when I had to empty my pocket contents at the airport, I spent nearly ten minutes trying to explain to security what twenty-sided dice are used for. They were genuinely fascinated.
Videography and video editing are also passions of mine and I've worked as both an assistant camera operator and editor. One day, once I acquire all equipment and talent, I hope to start a small production company and bring some of my crazy ideas to the web.
Featured Ideas
Designer Dairy Products
Synthetic Biologist Uses Body Samples to Make Human Bacteria CheeseHuman Bacteria Foods — Opportunity for food companies to develop and market human bacteria-based food products.
Bloody Blade Toys
Scare the Dickens Out of Friends and Family with the Sawblade Throwing DiscFoam Throwing Toys — The growing popularity of foam throwing toys presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and safe alternatives to dangerous objects.
Vision Recording Eyewear
The iON Goggles Can Capture Everything You See in Stunning HDHD Recording Eyewear — The iON Goggles by Zeal Optics offer hands-free HD video and photo recording, paving the way for a new generation of wearable recording devices.
Sophisticated Sci-Fi Timepieces
The Seiko Luxury Star Wars Watches are Gorgeously GeekyLuxury Sci-Fi Timepieces — Luxury brands can capitalize on the nerd culture by creating their own sci-fi inspired timepieces with high-end materials.
Braided Basketball Shoes
The Nike Free Inneva Woven Shoe is a Chinese Finger Trap for Your FeetBiomechanics-Inspired Footwear — Opportunity for creating footwear that mimics the biomechanics of the human foot for enhanced functionality and comfort.
Hybrid Veggie Treats
Chocolat de Tomato Combines Sweet and Sour Flavors in One Odd SnackSweet-Savory Hybrids — Creating new products by combining two seemingly incompatible flavors can be an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry.
Skin-Pampering Styluses
Massage Your Face While Playing Video Games with the Germa Roller TouchCross-Industry Products — Combining unrelated products creates unique and innovative items.
Animal Gamer Persona Portraits
Ferret Video Game Characters are Extremely CuteGaming Pet Personas — Creating lovable pet versions of popular video game characters could be a disruptively cute innovation opportunity for game designers.
High-Resolution Viewing Devices
Prototype Virtual HD Binoculars Display the World in Stunning 8K8K Resolution — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore applications in entertainment, gaming, and virtual reality for immersive high-resolution experiences.
Holistic Home Lighting
The Rim Lamp Illuminates Your House with Heavenly LightLampshade Innovation — The Rim Lamp demonstrates the potential for using lampshade fabric to create innovative lighting fixtures with a softened tone and warm atmosphere.
Pumpkin Carving Parties: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Halloween-Themed Corporate Team-Building Activities — Corporate team-building activities that have a Halloween twist are growing in popularity. Companies can tap into this trend by offering unique Halloween experiences to their employees as a way to build camaraderie and boost morale.
Toddler-Targeted Tablets
The Tabeo is Designed Specifically for Young Hands and MindsKid-Friendly Tablets — The trend of creating tablets specifically designed for children presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing market of tech-savvy toddlers.Q&A with Wes
What is unique that's not in your bio?
For me, the perfect time to eat a banana is when it's almost perfectly yellow with maybe just a hint of green. If there's a single brown spot on that thing, I'm out.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
The summer I beat Chrono Trigger three times and got to see "The Dream Team" ending.
How do you define cool?
It's kind of like Batman riding a light cycle through the Death Star trench while listening to Skrillex.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Insatiable curiosity.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Being able to talk and write about the things I'm most interested in.
What is your favorite trend?
Industrial Dinosaur Locomotives - http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triceratops-tractor
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Strive to be captivating, informative and funny.
How do you reset to be creative?
I like to listen to podcasts.
What inspires or excites you?
Scientific or technological breakthroughs, games published by Blizzard Entertainment, anything directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, Chapters gift cards, riding the bus.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Genetic engineering combined with stem cell research and robotic/computer integration will give rise to an immortal human mind. And Fox will renew Firefly for a second season.
Author Categories
Video Scavenger Hunts
Viral Korean Pop Songs
Pumpkin Carving Parties: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Trimming of the Trill Tree
Pooch Promotion Campaigns
Social Media Satire Songs
Cargo-Carrying Bicycles
Blazing Light Bazookas
Monstrous Slithering Sweets
Non-Chemical Keyboard Cleaners
Tech-Integrating Teddies
Waterproof External Hard Drives
Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses
Change-Stealing Seats
Salt-N-Pepa, Hip Hop Icons (INTERVIEW)
Hired Hitman Housecoats
Compact Tech Tools
Pop Star Plants
Compact Zombie Survival Sets
LEGO Hobbit Stories
Magnetic Neck Wear
Geeky Beverage Chillers
Icon-Inspired Seating
Web Cam Recording Studios
Fully Biodegradable Shoes
Bike-Ready Dining Panniers
Sizeable Sci-Fi Models
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
Time Traveling Infant Ensembles
Adventurous Fantasy Mobile Apps
Iconic Feline Furniture
Pump-Tapped Pumpkins
Holistic Home Lighting
Shutter-Shifting Solariums
Tool Box Torch Lights
