{"id":98767,"date":"2018-01-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=98767"},"modified":"2018-01-17T09:30:26","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T15:30:26","slug":"filmmaking-music-trends-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-music-trends-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"in-their-creative-trends-2018-report-shutterstock-reveals-the-most-searched-keywords-for-royalty-free-footage-and-music\">In their Creative Trends 2018 report, Shutterstock reveals the most-searched keywords for royalty-free footage and music.<\/h2>\n<p><em>All images via Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether you sell them stock footage or\u00a0simply license royalty-free video clips and music, the global marketplace Shutterstock\u00a0has released\u00a0their report on the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/trends\/2018-creative-trends?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Creative Trends of 2018<\/a>.\u00a0This report details how some keywords have\u00a0seen an astronomical increase in searches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98783 size-full\" title=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Trends\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Trends\" width=\"755\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=300,172 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=277,158 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=359,205 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=543,311 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=560,320 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2018_Shutterstock_Trends.jpg?resize=150,86 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth knowing about these trends, as you may find yourself tasked with creating a video using some of these trending topics. More importantly, you have the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/submit.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">sell any trending footage you might\u00a0own through Shutterstock&#8217;s contributor platform<\/a>. So here&#8217;s what you need to know to make some money \u2014 or start working on some trending projects.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"major-trend-1-fantasy\">Major Trend 1: Fantasy<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jNCOtneoClQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s for a traditional fantasy like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0944947\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Game of Thrones<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or the modern horror-fantasy crossover\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4574334\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Stranger Things<\/em><\/a>, people have increased their searches for mystical creatures massively. Terms like &#8220;unicorn&#8221;\u00a0are up 297 percent and &#8220;mermaid&#8221;\u00a0145 percent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98777\" title=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Fantasy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Fantasy\" width=\"755\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=768,429 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=875,490 875w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=543,303 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=865,483 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=994,555 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=560,313 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1_fantasy-mosaic-4.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In terms of music, there seems to be a crossover in this genre. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-music-mood\/epic-orchestral\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Epic orchestral music<\/a> continues to grow in popularity, but the synthwave soundtrack to <em>Stranger Things<\/em> has seen an even greater boost, as\u00a0synthwave\u00a0sound has increased 494 percent.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/video\/featured\/Fantasy-Stock-Footage-72548378?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock Fantasy footage collection here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some\u00a0royalty-free playlists worth a listen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mr\/eighties-synth-mixtape\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">&#8217;80s Synth Mixtape<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mr\/80s-horror-synth-royalty-free-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Strange &#8217;80s Synth Music for Horror and Fantasy Films<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mr\/get-immersed-epic-music-timelapse-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Immersive Epic Music<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"major-trend-2-space\">Major Trend 2:\u00a0Space<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sZDS0yKn2So?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Maybe\u00a0you don&#8217;t want to live on this planet anymore, or maybe you&#8217;re a dreaming of a dystopian sci-fi future \u2014 either way, searches for space are on the rise.\u00a0Searches for &#8220;solar&#8221;\u00a0are up 991 percent, and interest in &#8220;astro&#8221;\u00a0has increased 671 percent.\u00a0As with its popularity in the fantasy genre, synthwave continues to dominate \u2014 likely based on the incredible score to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1856101\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Blade Runner 2049<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98776\" title=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Space\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - Space\" width=\"755\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=768,430 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=875,490 875w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=543,304 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=865,484 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=994,556 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=560,313 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3_space-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dive into this popular look and these popular sounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mr\/futuristic-sci-fi-synth-royalty-free-music-for-ultramodern-noir-thrillers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Futuristic Sci-Fi Synth: Royalty Free Music for Ultramodern Noir Thrillers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/video\/featured\/Space-Stock-Footage-72539940?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Space Footage by Shutterstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/music\/soundboxes\/space?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Space Music by Shutterstock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"major-trend-3-new-minimalism\">Major Trend 3: New Minimalism<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XqV8DzXA6hw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For filmmakers, new minimalism isn&#8217;t\u00a0only about images \u2014 it&#8217;s also about creating clean lines and bold looks. With increases in the search terms &#8220;continuous line&#8221; up\u00a0432 percent and &#8220;neon circle&#8221; up\u00a0387 percent, this look represents a rising public interest, reflected in films like <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2911666\/?ref_=nv_sr_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">John Wick<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2406566\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Atomic Blonde<\/em><\/a>, and countless music videos. The use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quasarscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">quasar lights<\/a> has become a standard on many sets, not only because of their affordability but also because of the dynamic look they create.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98778\" title=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - New Minimalism\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Know Filmmaking and Music Trends for 2018 - New Minimalism\" width=\"755\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=768,429 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=875,490 875w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=543,303 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=865,483 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=994,555 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=560,313 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2_new-minimalism-mosaic-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check out these collections from Shutterstock:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/collections\/71106462?verification_code=325c76f2ce72e29f05366c469a9aefb3&amp;?pl=2018trendsinfoim-trends18en-minimal\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">New Minimalism images<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/video\/featured\/New-Minimalism-Stock-Footage-72549856?utm_medium=content&amp;utm_source=sstkblog&amp;utm_campaign=footage_us_trends18en_2018_01&amp;utm_content=minimalismft_01_en_Video~Trends~New~Minimalism&amp;utm_term=1_1_sstkblog_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">New Minimalism footage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/music\/soundboxes\/new-minimalism?utm_medium=content&amp;utm_source=sstkblog&amp;utm_campaign=music_us_trends18en_2018_01&amp;utm_content=minimalismmu_01_en_Music~Trends~New~Minimalism&amp;utm_term=1_1_sstkblog_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">New Minimalism music<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"see-more-creative-trends\">See More Creative Trends<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/trends\/2018-creative-trends?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">discover all of the 2018 Creative Trends on Shutterstock<\/a>. The page\u00a0houses some really beautiful collections of images, footage, and music for each of these trends \u2014 as well as many other design-oriented topics. Here&#8217;s the full list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural Luxury<\/li>\n<li>Punchy Pastels<\/li>\n<li>A Global March<\/li>\n<li>Cactus<\/li>\n<li>Digital Crafts<\/li>\n<li>Ancient Geometrics<\/li>\n<li>Cryptocurrency<\/li>\n<li>Holographic Foil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also see trends from around the world based on geography. It&#8217;s a really cool dive into Shutterstock data, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/trends\/2018-creative-trends?utm_source=premiumbeat&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_content=Creative-Trends-2018&amp;utm_campaign=1-2018-premiumbeat-blog\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">I highly recommend giving it a read<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In their Creative Trends 2018 report, Shutterstock reveals the most-searched keywords for royalty-free footage and music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":98780,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3843,715,3,583],"tags":[5751,536,857,5380,472],"class_list":["post-class-post-98767","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-filmmaking-2","post-class-category-industry","post-class-category-royalty-free-music","post-class-category-video-production-2","post-class-tag-creative-trends","post-class-tag-filmmaking","post-class-tag-industry-2","post-class-tag-inspiration","post-class-tag-video-production"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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