# Rubber Thread Artistic Videos Pins and Thread Were Used Here to Animate People and Places By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-video References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/05/son-lux-animation/) & [music.sonluxmusic](http://music.sonluxmusic.com/) Son Lux has just released an animated video using only pins and thread. Hundreds of pins were paired with rubber thread to create a fantastic form of moving animation. This type of animation reveals a geometric effect like a connect-the-dots or line graph-inspired look. The video titled 'Change is Everything' was directed by Nathan Johnson in a collaborative union with The Made Shop. Katie Chastain and Johnson completed all the animation by hand, adjusting, changing and moving the pins and thread across the surface of a foam board. Combining rotoscoping and [stop-motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) the video, took place over a three week period, includes about 4,000 frames and required the manual movement of thousands of pins. The animated video begins with simple lines, and [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) like cubes and progresses into moving lips human faces, city skylines, animals and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Animation:** The use of hands-on techniques to create animation through mediums such as pins and thread may disrupt traditional animation practices. - **Geometric Effects:** Exploring and using geometric shapes to create an effect may disrupt the way animation is viewed and created. - **Combining Techniques:** Incorporating multiple techniques, like rotoscoping and stop-motion, into one piece may create new opportunities for unique and interesting animation. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** New and innovative techniques for animation may disrupt the traditional methods of filmmaking. - **Art and Fashion:** Handmade animation may also be used in the advertisement industry to create unique and artistic commercials. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The use of new and unique animation techniques may disrupt traditional advertising and marketing methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)