# Long-Exposure Films This Artist Used Long-Exposure Photographs to Capture This Film By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-exposure-photograph References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/06/ignight-an-experimental-long-exposure-light-film-by-daniel-barreto/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [vimeo](https://vimeo.com/168410604) This short film is made up of long-exposure photographs and manipulated LED lights. Although this film looks like it could be digitally manipulated, the artist who created 'Ignite' used nothing but patience, hundreds of long-exposure photographs, the surrounding nature and lights to create this work. The result is "similar to a stop-motion film or time lapse" and is an illuminated representation of nature. The use of light in this short film is quite compelling and often times gives the appearance of objects normally seen in space, like the moon and the sun, having landed on Earth. The artist visualizes "a [dance in the woods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer)" and creates a film that is as beautiful as it is unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long-exposure Art:** Exploring the art of long-exposure photography and how it creates unique visuals with the use of light manipulation. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Taking inspiration from nature and using it to create stunning visual works of art. - **Experimental Filmmaking:** Experimenting with new techniques and tools in filmmaking to produce unique and creative works of cinema. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunities for using long-exposure techniques to create new and exciting photography works in a variety of settings. - **Art:** Exploring how long-exposure photography can be used to create visually stunning works of art to showcase in galleries and exhibitions. - **Film Production:** Innovative filmmakers exploring new techniques to capture captivating footage in unique and creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electrified Vehicle-Made Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-film-mushroom.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)