# Slow-Moving Subway Shorts Adam Magyar’s ‘Stainless’ Tracks Metro Activity By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-magyar-stainless References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5941004/slow-motion-turns-subway-stop-into-a-magic-place) & [magyaradam](http://www.magyaradam.com/) Adam Magyar’s ‘Stainless’ series tracks activity in one of Berlin’s Alexanderplatz metro stops. His use of a high-speed camera allowed him to slow down that very activity, moving in a sloth-like manner between each shot. Magyar’s project grapples with the subjects of [transiency and alienation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition). He points to the fleeting and impersonal nature of [public transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line) as passengers remain temporary acquaintances at best. And while these notions of estrangement are central to debates on contemporary social interactions, the two minute short nonetheless captivates viewers with its [haunting beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), showcasing an almost stagnant view of women and men amid their daily routines. The result is anything but banal despite the backpacks, cell phones, shopping bags and suitcases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Slow-moving Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of high-speed cameras to capture captivating slow-motion footage in various industries such as sports, fashion, and advertising. - **Exploration of Transiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to address and mitigate the feelings of estrangement and alienation in public spaces, such as transportation hubs, shopping centers, and airports. - **Impersonal Social Interactions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies and platforms that facilitate meaningful connections and interactions in public settings to counteract the impersonal nature of modern social interactions. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate high-speed camera technology into photography equipment to capture unique and attention-grabbing slow-motion shots for various purposes, including artistic photography and product promotion. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement design changes and technological advancements in public transportation systems to improve the overall passenger experience and create a sense of familiarity and community during transit. - **Social Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop social networking platforms or mobile applications that foster real-life connections and meaningful interactions among users based on their physical proximity and shared interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md)