# Vintage 8-Bit Captures Pixels and Polaroids by Jherin Miller Mixes Gaming with Reality By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-and-polaroids References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/photos/pixels-and-polaroids/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Pixels-and-Polaroids/2423366) Pixels and Polaroids by Jherin Miller is a photo series that turns people into [8-bit characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) while leaving the background unchanged. The result is a strange world where [retro gaming characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) walk the streets. Many of the photos feature younger people who appear to be loitering and skateboarding. One skater is captured in mid-air as he does a kick-flip, and the result looks like it was taken from a real video game when put in 8-bit form. Pixels and Polaroids is a supreme piece of [mash-up art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) because it takes two things that one would never think to put together and smashes them into one with great results. If you're looking for gaming characters with a retro feel, this series is a great start! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixelated Photography:** Incorporate the 8-bit style into photography to create a unique visual experience - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Merge the retro look and feel of 8-bit gaming with modern virtual reality technology - **Augmented Reality Fashion:** Add 8-bit elements to fashion designs for a playful and nostalgic look ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Incorporate 8-bit graphics into modern video games for a unique and memorable gaming experience - **Photography:** Develop new techniques that combine photography and digital art to create retro-futuristic visuals - **Fashion:** Embrace 8-bit graphics in fashion design to offer a fresh take on retro-style clothing ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [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) - [Retro Image Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Pixel-Style Role-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4.md) - [Branded 80s-Era Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md) - [Image Pixel Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-to-pixel-art.md)