# Paint-Splashed Dance Photography The Andrew McGibbon 'Super Colour' Shoot is Luminous & in Motion By Andrew Loh | Published 2011-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-motion-shoots References: [photographyserved](http://www.photographyserved.com/gallery/Super-Colour/1904873) & [andrewmcgibbon.co.za](http://www.andrewmcgibbon.co.za/blog/2011/august/super_colour_for_the_motion_dance_company_) After checking out these colorful and vibrant images, it is no surprise why Andrew McGibbon, who specializes in the creative fields of [photography, directing and retouching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), claims that one of his projects, dubbed ‘Super Colour,’ is his favorite yet. Super Colour for the Motion Dance Company is an attention-grabbing series of color, luminosity, motion and emotion, which utilizes four lights with colored gels and buckets after buckets of water to create the [colorful and visually stunning effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). Some images see the group of young, active models channeling great zest as they display [energetic dance moves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) on water surfaces. Another of Andrew McGibbon's images features a particular female model being splashed with a handful of green and blue dye powder, and yet another coated in black body paint with a gravity flow of white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Dance Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new techniques and lighting effects to capture vibrant and dynamic dance images. - **Water-based Visual Effects:** Potential for artists and filmmakers to experiment with water, colored gels, and motion to create stunning visual effects and bring new life to their projects. - **Body Paint in Photography:** Innovative uses of body paint in photography, opening up possibilities for creative expression and unique visual aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can adapt these techniques to enhance their portfolio and attract clients interested in vibrant and captivating imagery. - **Film:** Filmmakers can incorporate water-based visual effects to create visually striking scenes and enhance storytelling. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the use of body paint as a unique and eye-catching element in photoshoots and runway shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Collaboration Color-Coded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminair-cocktail-bar.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Bright Colorful Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-sm.md) - [Color Infusion Paint Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-your-rent.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md)