Over the past couple of weeks TikTok has been dominated by a trend commemorating legendary filmmaker, Wes Anderson with users adopting his colourful and quirky style in videos set to a score of his films as they document their everyday lives. Best known for movies such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch, #wesanderson has 562 million hashtags on TikTok and counting with more and more users hopping on the trend each day.
For those looking to make their own version, Amrit Chatha, mobile expert at Mobiles.co.uk shares the key steps in creating the perfect Wes Anderson-inspired video in a few easy steps.
Set the scene
“The trend sees TikTokers ‘romanticising’ their lives through the style of the film maker, by incorporating shots of their hometowns. Choose colourful buildings, landscapes and scenes with a vintage feel to perfectly match the Wes Anderson style. Wear vintage clothes to really complete the look.”
Film the perfect shots
“To get the perfect clips for your Wes Anderson inspired TikTok, make sure to always film straight at the subject and never at an angle, and just as importantly, keep the shots static. The best shots will be filmed as smooth as possible, avoiding a shaky hand. When selecting which shots should be edited after each other, make sure they always turn 90 or 180 degrees.”
Add a warm filter
“Now you have your video edited to perfection, the right colour grading is key to getting the classic Wes Anderson effect. Many creators are taking to Lightroom to get the colours just right, but if you are more of a novice, warm, earthy tones are his signature so make sure to select a filter that matches this aesthetic. A good example for this is the Beach filter on TikTok.”
Get the music just right
“While you could use any music that appears in a Wes Anderson movie, TikTokers are posting their versions of the trend to the original score of The French Dispatch which is titled ‘Obituary’. Using the correct music for a TikTok trend is essential for gaining views and making it to the for you page.”
Select your fonts
“First, title your video ‘Please don’t act like you’re in a Wes Anderson movie today’. Anderson is known for his use of contrasting fonts such as Futura, Garamond and Tilda. Make sure to use a variety of his signature fonts throughout your video to tie the theme together.”
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