# Slo-Mo Snail Films The '40mm Underworld' Video Goes in for a Closer Look By Marie | Published 2011-07-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/40mm-underworld-video References: [thefoxisblack](http://thefoxisblack.com/2011/07/21/40mm-underworld-the-intimate-lives-of-snails/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/26319752) James Miller explores the secret lives of snails in his '40mm Underworld' video. Using a [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-cinema-compact-camera) NEX FS100 lens set up 40 mm off the ground, the Sussex-based cinematographer captured snails in their natural habitat, with precision and detail rarely seen before. At such a magnified level, the snails appear almost otherworldly, or like creatures from a science-fiction film. The soundtrack of the video, provided by Jean Michel Jarre, helps to create this extraterrestrial effect, with beautiful transcendental tones and melodies. The [slimy snail's movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-institute) look like a slowed-down scene from the 1979 film 'Alien,' but the camera is simply capturing the natural pace at which the critters travel. Miller's '40mm Underworld' gives viewers a new appreciation for these insects, as the camera captures their graceful movements and magnificently detailed and decorated shells. The video shows how beautiful Earth's creatures are when you take the time to really look at them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Macro Cinematography:** The '40mm Underworld' video showcases the potential of macro cinematography to capture intricate details and immerse viewers in the natural world. - **Experiential Wildlife Viewing:** The video highlights the growing trend of experiential wildlife viewing, where viewers can observe the natural behavior of animals up close and personal. - **Audio-visual Exploration:** The combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack in '40mm Underworld' highlights the trend of audio-visual exploration, adding an immersive element to natural documentaries. ### Where This Applies - **Film and TV Production:** The use of macro cinematography techniques in '40mm Underworld' opens up opportunities for innovation and creativity in film and TV production. - **Nature and Wildlife Tourism:** Experiential wildlife viewing, as showcased in the video, presents lucrative opportunities for the nature and wildlife tourism industry to offer unique and immersive experiences to travelers. - **Audio-visual Technology:** The audio-visual exploration trend in '40mm Underworld' creates market potential in the audio-visual technology industry for developing innovative tools and solutions for immersive storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Slow-Paced Survival Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowpaced-survival.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void.md) - [4K-Enabled Machine Vision Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-vision-camera.md) - [Gentle Snail Mucin-Powered Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snail-mucin.md) - [Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirui-night-walker-s35-cine-lens-series.md)