# Blurred Cinematic Photography Artist Jason Shulman Uses Photography to Represent Classic Movies By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-shulman References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3059675/these-dreamy-photos-distill-classic-movies-into-a-single-image/10) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/2016/05/jason-shulman-photographs-of-film/) At a glance, artist Jason Shulman's blurred images appear to be random pieces of [abstract art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), but they are actually much more than meets the eye. Based in London, Jason Shulman uses [long-exposure photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) to depict the themes of different, famous movies. The result is a set of blurred images that show common themes of the films Shulman is inspired by. The photographs are still images, sourced from various movies like 'Citizen Kane,' 'Duel,' 'Fantasia,' 'Guided Muscle' and even [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-camera) classic 'Sleeping Beauty.' When examining the photos and comparing them to the actual movies, it is clear that these blurred images actually do represent the general ambiance of the film titles they are sourced from -- despite of their abstract quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cinematic Art:** A trend in using photography and other mediums to represent classic movies in creative, artistic ways. - **Blurred Imagery:** A trend in using long-exposure photography and other techniques to create abstract, yet representational images. - **Interpretive Photography:** A trend in using photography to depict themes and moods of movies and other cultural touchstones in creative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** Opportunities for artists to use photography and other mediums to create unique interpretations of classic movies for galleries and other exhibitions. - **Film Industry:** Opportunities for filmmakers and other creatives to collaborate with artists and innovators to create new and dynamic interpretations of classic movies. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunities for entertainment companies to explore new ways of presenting classic movies through creative collaborations with artists and other innovators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)