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# Game-Designed Music Videos
The Arman Bohn 'Brain Games' Video Was Drawn With the Nintendo DSi

By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-08-01 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arman-bohn-brain-games
References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/07/29/music-video-created.html) & [nintendodsi](http://www.nintendodsi.com/)

Incorporating different forms of media into music videos adds an interesting dimension for the viewer, allowing for a better overall viewing experience. Within this Arman Bohn 'Brain Games' video, the [creative graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) were all drawn using the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-akai-pro-mpc) DSi, providing a fresh change to the usual music video sets we're used to.

Finished off with the 'Adobe After Effects' application, these stick-figure characters come to life, providing an interesting mesh of mediums within this clip.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Multimedia Music Videos:** Incorporating different forms of media into music videos for a better overall viewing experience.
- **Hand-drawn Graphics:** Drawing music video graphics with handheld devices or traditional mediums provides a fresh change from the usual sets.
- **Animated Storytelling:** Using animation to tell a story or convey a message in a music video creates an interesting and engaging experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Music:** Creating innovative music videos that incorporate different forms of media helps artists stand out in a crowded industry.
- **Entertainment:** Using multimedia in music videos could inspire new trends in the film and TV industry as well.
- **Technology:** Developing new tools, software, or hardware that help artists create innovative multimedia music videos.

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