Designer Kevin Weir Eerily Brings Historical Photos to Life
Meghan Young — September 10, 2014 — Tech
References: kevinjweir & thisiscolossal
There can be a natural eeriness to old black and white photos if only that the concept of smiling wasn't invented back then (hardy har har), and now Kevin Weir takes this eeriness to the next level. He has collected archival photos from the Library of Congress and turned them into animated GIFs. But instead of just moving, Kevin Weir's images appear to be haunted.
From canon smoke materializing into a ghost and stealing the soul of a soldier to an old woman turning into a flock of ravens and an alien race on the move behind abandoned architecture, Kevin Weir's imagination runs wild in this series. Kevin Weir shares that he makes "black and white GIFs as a way to occupy myself during the downtime of an internship I had during grad school."
From canon smoke materializing into a ghost and stealing the soul of a soldier to an old woman turning into a flock of ravens and an alien race on the move behind abandoned architecture, Kevin Weir's imagination runs wild in this series. Kevin Weir shares that he makes "black and white GIFs as a way to occupy myself during the downtime of an internship I had during grad school."
Trend Themes
1. Animated Gifs - There is a growing trend of using animated GIFs to bring new life to old photos.
2. Haunting Imagery - The trend of creating haunting and eerie visuals through animated GIFs is gaining popularity.
3. Archival Animation - Turning archival photos into animated GIFs is an emerging trend with creative potential.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can explore new opportunities to incorporate animated GIFs into their offerings.
2. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of haunting imagery to create unique and captivating visuals.
3. Digital Marketing - The digital marketing industry can utilize animated GIFs to create engaging and memorable content for campaigns.
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