# Suspended Skylines Craig Shimala Strings Together Years of Footage of the Chicago Skyline By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-shimala References: [thisiscolossal](http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/05/floating-chicago/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/24084352) Chicago native Craig Shimala is known for paying homage to his magnificent city through his brilliant photography and video editing. This mirror video of the Chicago skyline was shot over several years using time-lapse footage and a mirror filter. Shimala says, "It's crazy how a simple mirror filter can transform a video into something else." The videos create the [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) that the skyline is a floating element and is so entrancing and captivating that you won't be able to take your eyes off of it! Shimala has shot many other notable [time-lapse videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash) of Chicago including his Lightening Strikes video and road trip from Chicago to Detroit, each of which possess the same level of hypnotizing captivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mirror Filter Videos:** Exploring the use of mirror filters in video editing to create captivating and entrancing visual effects. - **Time-lapse Footage:** Using time-lapse techniques to capture the changing skyline and create stunning visual representations of cities. - **Optical Illusion Effects:** Experimenting with visual effects and illusions to create mesmerizing and eye-catching videos. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography and Videography:** Incorporating mirror filters and time-lapse techniques to push the boundaries of visual storytelling in photography and video production. - **Travel and Tourism:** Utilizing time-lapse and optical illusion effects to create unique and captivating promotional videos for destinations and attractions. - **Art and Entertainment:** Applying mirror filter videos and optical illusion effects in artistic and creative video projects, expanding the possibilities of visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md)