The new short film 'Frame of Mind' by film makers Steve Alan and Ben Boutwell is an extraordinary depiction of imagination and skill. For the video, the two traveled around and took various pictures around Hawaii while carrying around and framing themselves within a seemingly simple, empty picture frame. The magic within 'Frame of Mind' lies in the editing and photography that creates a transition from still photography into real time. The short video is accompanied by The Avett Brothers'song 'Kick Drum Heart,' adding to the jovial pace of the film.
Imaginative, high-spirited and well-executed, 'Frame of Mind' by Steve Alan and Ben Boutwell showcases the talented filmmakers' ability to create something vividly austere and intricate from a seemingly simple concept.
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'Frame of Mind' by Steve Alan and Ben Boutwell is Imagination Gold
Trend Themes
1. Imaginative-film Videos - The trend of short videos based on imaginative concepts is disrupting traditional storytelling in film and video production and providing an opportunity for creating unconventional content.
2. Interactive Photography - Interactive photography is a trend that uses technology to transform stills into real-time experiences, disrupting the traditional concept of capturing moments in time, and creating new opportunities for content creators.
3. Music-driven Short Films - The trend of music-driven short films is providing emerging filmmakers and musicians with a platform to collaborate and create innovative, visually-stimulating experiences that have the potential to go viral.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Video Production - The film and video production industry can explore new techniques and methods as well as work on imaginative, high-spirited content, in order to keep up with the shift towards more creative and interactive storytelling.
2. Photography - The photography business opportunities lie in creating hyper-realistic, interactive and imaginative photographs that disrupt traditional notions of capturing stills and take advantage of new technology.
3. Music Industry - The music industry has an opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers to create visually-stimulating music-driven projects that can spur the popularity of both industries and provide emerging talents with platforms to showcase their skills.