# Sunny Stop Motion Videos VJ Dropbear Creates Playful Video for ‘Against the Grain' By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/against-the-grain References: [whatthecool](http://whatthecool.com/post/3485346648/hudson-against-the-grain-stop-motion-music-video/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/dropbear) VJ Dropbear (aka Jonathan Chong) created this sweet [stop-motion music video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) for Hudson’s ‘Against the Grain.’ Nothing is better than a stop-motion/indie-folk artist collaboration. The result of this pair coming together is almost too adorable. The video features a series of pencils and colored pencils, rhythmically moving in kaleidoscope patterns. The colored pencils immediately evoke a nostalgic, childish delight which is enhanced with Hudson’s [grainy voice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify). The warm texture of the video collides perfectly with the sweet lyrics of the song. Not only is the video playful and sunny, but the artistry is impressive. The stop-motion approach is often looked over, but Dropbear achieves more than a mere smile. The ‘Against the Grain’ video is effortless and fun. To satisfy that sunny lust, visit Dropbear’s vimeo channel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stop-motion Music Videos:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing music videos using stop-motion techniques. - **Indie-folk Artist Collaborations:** Opportunity to collaborate with indie-folk artists to create captivating and nostalgic visual experiences. - **Grainy Aesthetic:** Opportunity to incorporate grainy textures and visual effects into artistic projects for a warm and nostalgic feel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new creative ways of presenting music through visually captivating videos. - **Film and Animation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to embrace stop-motion techniques for film and animation projects, creating unique and memorable visual experiences. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate grainy aesthetic into artistic projects, adding warmth and nostalgic charm to the visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Video Backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidmotion.md) - [Intuitive Animation Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-visuals.md) - [Virtual Music Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangershow.md) - [Stop-Motion Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chef-x-ikea.md) - [Hand-Drawn Animation Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies.md) - [Stop-Motion Short Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Australian Short Film Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gday-short-film.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md)