# Optical Illusion Animations Tim Wheatley's Cyclotrope Plays Out a Scene as it Spins By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-wheatley References: [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/21016797) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/user5412163) The cyclotrope video was created by the talented British animator Tim Wheatley and I'm sure it's a piece that will get people talking! Tim Wheatley describes the cyclotrope as “a [cycle of 18 images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection) that is spun at a certain speed so that the frame rate of the camera filming it gives the [illusion of animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical).” When you watch the video, I can guarantee you'll find it hard to believe that the animations were not made on a computer! Tim Wheatley created the cyclotrope and the video as part of his [digital animation degree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai). He explains that he was given a piece of music called Kule Kule to use within the video. The music gives the video an awesome effect and has a catchy and oriental beat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Optical Illusion Animations:** Creating videos using optical illusions and animation can be a disruptive way of creating engaging content for social media marketing. - **Analog Animation Techniques:** Exploring analog animation techniques can provide businesses with a unique and distinct style in their brand identity. - **Kinetic Art Installations:** Creating kinetic art installations using optical illusions can be a unique and captivating way for artists to display their work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Optical illusion animations can provide businesses with a fresh and innovative way to market their products or services. - **Animation:** Analog animation techniques can open up new possibilities and creative expressions for animators. - **Art:** Kinetic art installations using optical illusions can disrupt traditional art exhibitions and create a new form of artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Optical Illusion Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenticular-weave.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Analog-Style Digital Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klydoclock.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Relaxing Optical Illusion Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novatropes.md)