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# Tablet Murals
iPad Light Painting Utilizes Stop Motion Frames

By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-light-painting
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/09/15/video-making-future-magic-ipad-light-painting/)

England-based company '[Dentsu London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks)' employed an innovative technique to paint using [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeform-app) and stop-motion photo framing. [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate) lighting paint integrates single photo techniques which are then clustered together to form light paintings.

This complex use of iPads and its multi-purpose manipulation can create such elaborate works of art. The result of iPad light painting is magical and colorful, presenting a sensational light show.

**Implications** - As consumers begin to purchase tablets at a record-breaking pace, the ability of these tablets to amaze increases. The ability to manipulate these products in humorous and entertaining ways increases the visibility of the product, as well as the possibilities consumers associate with it. Companies that own tablets would be wise to find ways to promote viral projects involving their concepts.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Tablet Art:** The use of tablets as a medium for creating art is a growing trend, offering artists new opportunities for creativity and expression.
- **Stop-motion Photography:** The technique of stop-motion photography, combined with tablets, opens up avenues for innovative storytelling and visual effects in various fields.
- **Light Painting:** Light painting with iPads creates captivating and dynamic visual experiences, presenting exciting possibilities for artistic and immersive displays.

### Where This Applies

- **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating tablet art and stop-motion photography into advertising campaigns or interactive user experiences.
- **Art:** The art industry can embrace the use of tablets and light painting techniques to create unique and immersive installations, exhibitions, and performances.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, including film and advertising, can leverage the combination of stop-motion photography and tablets to create visually stunning and engaging content.

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