# Migrating Bird Swarms Professor Dennis Hlynsky Creates Timelaspe-Like Videos of Flight Paths By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennis-hlynsky References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/videos/flight_plans_a_risd_professor_takes_birdwatching_to_a_new_level_26305.asp) & [risd.edu](http://www.risd.edu/Film-Animation-Video/Dennis_Hlynsky/) Dennis Hlynsky, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, has created a collection of videos that track the flight plans of [migrating birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder) in a unique albeit slightly disturbing way. At least, some of the formations captured look like a plague from God while others can be compared to more [abstract art performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). Using standard video camera and editing programs such as After Effects, Dennis Hlynsky has been able to convert his footage into timelapse-like renditions that will have anyone's jaw hitting the floor upon viewing the first few seconds. The birds create calligraphic loops and curves that provide a new perspective to this survival trait of theirs. In addition to birds, Dennis Hlynsky has documented other animals including [ducks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck), ants, roosters and insects as well as inanimate objects like snow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Migrating Bird Swarms as Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique artworks inspired by the flight patterns and formations of migrating bird swarms. - **Timelapse-like Videos for Animal Behavior Study:** Potential for scientists and researchers to use timelapse-like videos to analyze and understand animal behavior, including migration patterns. - **Creative Video Editing Techniques for Nature Documentaries:** Innovative video editing methods can be applied in nature documentaries to showcase the beauty and intricacies of animal movement and behavior. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate the mesmerizing flight patterns of migrating bird swarms into their works, creating unique and captivating pieces. - **Scientific Research:** Researchers can utilize timelapse-like videos to study and gain insights into various animal behaviors, including migration patterns and navigation. - **Nature Documentaries:** Video editing techniques inspired by Dennis Hlynsky's work can be applied in nature documentaries to enhance the visual storytelling of animal movement and migration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [AI-Powered Bird Feeder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bird-feeders.md) - [Revolutionary Bird-Watching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionized-smart-nest-box-nest-box-live-has-built-a-device-showing-bird.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bird Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdfy-bath-pro.md) - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)