# Digital Progression Documentaries PBS Off Book Tracks 'The Evolution of 8-Bit Art' By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-8-bit-art References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/06/evolution-of-8-bit-art/) In under eight minutes, 'The Evolution of 8-Bit Art' documentary tracks how 8-bit has moved through the generations. Created as part of a web-original series from PBS Off Book, whose work often explores the online culture from reddit, graffiti to [Lego art](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-documentary), the piece is described on its site as a way to show how "The idea of 8-bit now stands for a refreshing level of simplicity and minimalism, is capable of sonic and visual beauty, and points to the layer of technology that suffuses our modern lives." The film explains that 8-bit not only evokes nostalgia for old computer and video games, but has created its own DIY culture. By interviewing [8-bit practitioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelart-lab) Doctor Octoroc, Jesper Juul, Minusbaby, Anthony Sneed and chiptune band Anamanaguchi, the video shows what makes the aesthetic so powerful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Evolution of 8-bit Art:** Opportunity for businesses in the gaming and digital art industries to explore the nostalgic appeal and DIY culture of 8-bit art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Web-original Series:** Potential for disruptive innovation in online documentary series that explore various subcultures and trends. - **Chiptune Music:** Chances for chiptune musicians and music streaming platforms to tap into the growing popularity of 8-bit sound and music. - **Nostalgia-driven Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to create and market retro-style games that evoke nostalgia for 8-bit gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Bitcoin-Compatible Pixel Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-characters.md) - [Retro Image Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md)