# Augmented Stargazing Films Wes Walcott Discusses Enhanced Amateur Astronomy Videos By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2012-11-19 | About Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amateur-astronomy References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT3whJjsaik) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atacama-starry-nights)  Amateur astronomy has come a long way over the past decade, and Wes Walcott dives into these developments in his Trend Hunter interview. This particular video focuses on [augmented stars in the night sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-gate). The film was shot in the Atacama Desert in Chile, and the footage captures how serene and calm these sparkling wonders look during the evening. The video was done in a [time-lapse style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-identification-camera), so viewers can see the changes that happen to these burning balls of gas over a period of time. Wes also unveils what it has been like to work at Trend Hunter as a [video editing intern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jupitrr-ai). During the internship he's been able to shoot and edit a number of different videos and improve his skills in this field. To learn more about Wes and his time at Trend Hunter you can [check out his interview](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT3whJjsaik) here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [About](https://www.trendhunter.com/about) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Amateur Astronomy Innovations:** The development of new technologies and techniques for capturing and enhancing images of celestial objects presents opportunities for businesses to provide innovative tools for amateur stargazers. - **Time-lapse Filmmaking:** As time-lapse videos of the night sky become increasingly popular, there is an opportunity for businesses to develop new tools and techniques for creating and sharing this content. - **Augmented Reality Stargazing:** The use of augmented reality to enhance the stargazing experience, such as identifying stars and constellations, presents opportunities for businesses to create new stargazing apps and tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography and Videography:** The development of new tools and techniques for capturing and enhancing images of celestial objects presents opportunities for businesses in the photography and videography industries to create new products and services for amateur stargazers. - **Technology and Software:** The use of augmented reality to enhance the stargazing experience presents opportunities for businesses in the technology and software industries to create new stargazing apps and tools. - **Tourism and Recreation:** As interest in amateur stargazing increases, there is an opportunity for businesses in the tourism and recreation industries to develop and promote stargazing experiences, such as stargazing tours and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent 4K Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30-pro.md) - [Crystal-Clear Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-telescopes.md) - [Portable AI Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizta-smart-and-portable-telescope.md) - [Consumer-Grade Connective Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-2.md) - [4K Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-smart-telescopes.md) - [Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unistellar-envision.md) - [Smart Astrophotography Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30.md) - [App-Controlled Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evscope-equinox-2.md) - [High-Power Palm-Sized Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konsivy-pro.md)