If you regularly use the popular social media platform TikTok, you might have spotted a recent viral trend that has seen people turn their lives into movies.
Inspired by American filmmaker Wes Anderson, the trend has seen people make their everyday life colourful and vibrant after using the director's quirky style.
Fans of Anderson's films like The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom and The French Dispatch will be familiar with his take on vibrant styles, title cards and the use of symmetry.
Millions of TikTok users are getting behind the director's style with plenty taking to 'romanticise' their lives and hometowns like they're living in a Wes Anderson flick.
This includes thousands of Londoners who have made their everyday tube journey and trip to the shops whimsical using Anderson's creative style.
Londoners are making their lives into movies with Wes Anderson's TikTok trend
One Londoner-based TikTok user took inspiration from the director, making their lunch outing into an adventure.
With joyful music and bright colours throughout, user TJ Grewal captures small clips of their day and is able to make it look straight out of an Anderson movie.
@tj.grewal Wes Anderson inspired lunch #wesanderson #london #camdentown #fyp #film ♬ original sound - TJ Grewal
Another TikTok user couldn't resist trying out the trend and has even seen mass praise with one user saying their video was "magnificent".
In their stylistic video, user woahpaolo, used the same fun music and colour palette for their journey from Paddington to Camden.
@woahpaolo Totally just Wes Anderson…ed our lunch walk to Bintang, top 10 food spot in London for sure. Had to jump on the trend #cinematic #cinematography #filmmaker #filmtok #colorgrading ♬ original sound - woahpaolo
Sharing some of their sites, from boat trips on the Thames to enjoying a meal, the user got the trend spot on and captured the Andreson style.
Comedian Michael Barrymore even tried his hand and making an Anderson TikTok, as the TV presenter explored London, from his tube journey, lunch and even checking the time.
@themichaelbarrymore What a wonderful world x inspo: @Keith Afadi 👏 Part 1 here: @Michael Barrymore #wesanderson #michaelbarrymore #nottinghill #fyp ♬ Obituary - Alexandre Desplat
How to create your own Wes Anderson-inspired TikTok video
You don't need to live in an Anderson-esque location like an art-deco train station or a bustling Parisian street to hop on the trend.
TikTokers have been applying his instantly recognisable directorial flair to their daily lives with film locations including everywhere from bedrooms to Starbucks.
The key to making your own Wes Anderson-style TikTok is making it your own but there are a few tips to help you nail the trend.
The trending clips typically open with the TikToker staring directly into the camera alongside a sarcastic prompt like "Please don't act like you're in a Wes Anderson movie today or 'You're not going to turn this trip to the supermarket into a Wes Anderson film are you?'
@esno.art How to create the perfect Wes Anderson edit #wesanderson #alexandredesplat #wesandersonedit #wesandersonaethetic ♬ Obituary - Alexandre Desplat
TikTok user @esno.art advises users to remember the importance of symmetry in Anderson's films and to find things that have lines that you can use to set up your shots.
The TikToker also suggests that you always turn 90 or 180 degrees when you film and your shot should always be straight at the subject and never at an angle.
Additionally, your clips should be static and you should avoid using any 'shaky, handheld footage, he added.
Your filming should be as smooth and slow as possible as you track whatever your subject is along the frame.
When it comes to what you should film, focus on colourful buildings and landscapes, especially if they have warm, earthy or pastel tones.
Vintage clothes and objects are also ideal for giving your video that Wes Anderson feel - good luck!
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