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# Fantastically Floating Model Features
Every Screen Shot of This Short Film is a Captivating Photo

By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-30 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captivating-photo
References: [models](http://models.com/mdx/the-allure-of-tao/) & [models](http://models.com/models/tao-okamoto)

This video of Tao Okamoto is like a compilation of one captivating photo after another. From beginning to end, the short film encompasses the essence of Okamoto’s fantasy-esque aura. Titled the allure of Tao Okamoto, this video was featured on Models.com, along with an interview.

Directed by Miguel Reveriego, the film is [artfully seductive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail). The movie is shot in vintage black and white; Okamoto is wearing a [skin-tight black lace bodysuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) on a plain white background. The movements are fluid and slow in motion, flowing rhythmically with the accompanying soundtrack. Tao Okamoto has been catching recent attention for her [starring role](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-studded) in The Wolverine. This video proves that the actress is a natural when it comes to delivering atmospheric facial expressions and body language.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Artful Seduction:** There is an opportunity for new ways to artfully seduce audiences in advertising and marketing campaigns.
- **Captivating Photography:** The trend of capturing captivating photos might inspire companies to think creatively about their visual branding strategies.
- **Fantasy-esque Aura:** There is potential for innovation in creating environments that transport people into a fantasy-esque aura, in fields such as interior design.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry could harness the allure of captivating photography and artfully seductive storytelling to build brand awareness.
- **Film Production:** Film production companies could consider the trend of fantasy-esque auras to provide new experiences and capture the attention of their audiences.
- **Visual Design:** Visual design agencies can focus on creating new visual branding strategies that embrace the trend of captivating photography.

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