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# Time Lapse Storytelling
The ‘500 People in 100 Seconds' Video is Eye-Catching

By Marie | Published 2011-09-07 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/500-people-in-100-seconds
References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/09/01/500-people-in-100-seconds-by-eran-amir/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/EranAmir)

The idea of animated photographs and paintings found in Harry Potter’s world doesn’t seem so far away after seeing the ‘500 People in 100 Seconds’ time lapse video by Eran Amir. Filmed all over Israel, the clip is shows pictures of 500 people holding over 1,500 photographs which, when viewed at a high speed, have the same effect as a [flip book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videotoflip). What looks like a [moving black and white image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos) on the screen is actually hundreds of photos taken in sequence, creating the illusion of continuous movement.

Anyone who has ever attempted a time lapse video knows how difficult it is to match up each image with the next, but Eran Amir manages to do so seamlessly. ‘500 People in 100 Seconds’ is a great way to get a glimpse of Israel’s many beautiful sights while enjoying an awesome digital creation.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Time-lapse Photography:** There is a growing trend of using time-lapse photography to capture and present sequences of images in a visually compelling way.
- **Animated Visual Storytelling:** The use of animated photographs and paintings in videos is a trend that creates captivating and immersive visual narratives.
- **Seamless Image Sequencing:** The ability to seamlessly match and sequence images in time-lapse videos is an emerging trend that enhances the overall viewing experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Photography and Videography:** The photography and videography industry can explore new techniques and tools to advance time-lapse capture and editing methods for creative storytelling.
- **Film and Animation:** The film and animation industry can leverage the trend of animated visual storytelling to create visually stunning and engaging content for films, advertisements, and digital media.
- **Technology and Software Development:** The technology and software development industry can develop innovative image sequencing algorithms and editing software that simplify the process of creating seamless time-lapse videos.

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