# 8-Bit Character Movies The Patrick Jean ‘Pixel' Short Film By Chris Birch | Published 2010-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-jean-pixel-short-film References: [joystickjunkies.blogspot](http://joystickjunkies.blogspot.com/2010/04/8-bit-invasion-of-new-york-captured-by.html) & [onemoreproduction](http://www.onemoreproduction.com/video/209.html) First seen with real effect in **Royksopp’s** video for [Happy Up Here](http://joystickjunkies.blogspot.com/2009/02/royksopp-invadin.html), French director Patrick Jean has gone one step further in infecting real world images with 8-bit icons in his movie ‘[Pixel](http://www.dailymotion.com/onemoreprod#hp-s-t).’ This Patrick Jean ‘Pixel’ short film sees NYC getting pixellated by our digital friends. Just like disco seems to rebound with certainty, re-invented for each clubbing season, 8-bit graphics, that staple of early gaming generations, constantly re-appear in pop culture. Carved from the very earliest digital building blocks, these world famous icons (often variations on the originals) continue to infect the media—whether through fashion labels like [Joystick Junkies](http://www.joystickjunkies.com) or jewelry (like London’s [Bwoy Wonder’s](http://www.myspace.com/bwoywonder) 8-bit lego necklaces), street art (like France’s own [Invader](http://www.space-invaders.com/)), not to mention magazines, design and furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **8-bit Pop Culture:** The use and influence of 8-bit graphics and icons in various art forms and fashion. - **Pixelated Realities:** The incorporation of 8-bit graphics into real-life environments and landscapes, creating a unique visual aesthetic. - **Retro Gaming Fashion:** The growing trend of fashion inspired by classic video games and their iconic visual styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities for designers to incorporate 8-bit graphics and gaming-inspired fashion into their collections. - **Art & Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with incorporating 8-bit graphics into their work. - **Gaming:** Opportunities for game developers to explore the use of 8-bit graphics in modern gaming, potentially creating a popular and nostalgic experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bitcoin-Compatible Pixel Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-characters.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Pixel-Style Role-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4.md) - [Pixel-Flavored Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-zero-sugar-byte.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md) - [Qsr Retro Film Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-40th-anniversary.md)