Artist’s surreal video involving animated balloons gets over 4 million views

Shared on the official profile of Instagram, the video shows a creation by New York-based motion designer Shane.

Updated on: Jan 2, 2021, 13:03:17 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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“Incredible” and “amazing” are among the few words that you may be inclined to say after seeing this video involving balloons. In fact, since being shared some 14 hours ago, this video has received over 4.2 million views and the numbers are only increasing. The video shows how an artist’s creativity can transform everyday moments into something surreal.

The image shows a scene from the video shared on Instagram. (Instagram/@instagram)

Shared on the official profile of Instagram, the video shows a creation by New York-based motion designer Shane.

“‘I started making posts like these because I want people to find peace in these crazy times,’ says Shane (@shanef3d) a motion designer from New York City whose surreal, digital creations meld the worlds of digital animation with moments from his everyday life,” reads a part of the post’s caption.

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The post has also accumulated tons of comments from people. From expressing their wonder to applauding the artist, the responses were varied.

“That’s so awesome,” wrote an Instagram user. “Magic in the air,” said another. “I love to be a part of your world magical world,” expressed a third. A few also shared fire emojis to show their reactions.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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