# Unreal Slo-Mo Surfing BBC Captures Dylan Longbottom Riding a Monster Wave in HD By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dylan-longbottom-surfing References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BOhDaJH0m4) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jq11g) This super slow-mo HD video of Dylan Longbottom [surfing a killer wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfbuddy) for the [BBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-planet) is absolutely incredible. This is the first time that super slow-motion HD video has been used to capture a 12-foot barrel, and by watching it you'll appreciate the majesty of the ocean and the artistry of a surfer, even if you've never surfed before. The super slow-mo HD video of Dylan Longbottom surfing was captured for the BBC series 'South Pacific.' Judging from the screenshots I grabbed above, it looks absolutely unreal. Trust me, you'll want to hit the HD button for this one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Super Slow-motion HD Video:** The use of super slow-motion HD video to capture stunning moments in sports and nature presents opportunities for immersive viewing experiences and enhanced analysis. - **Surfing:** The popularity of surfing as a sport and recreation activity creates opportunities for innovative technologies and products in surfing equipment, training, and experiences. - **Ocean Artistry:** The appreciation for the combination of natural beauty and human skill in surfing highlights the potential for collaborations between artists and surfers, leading to unique artistic representations and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Media and Entertainment:** The utilization of super slow-motion HD video in capturing compelling moments opens up new avenues for immersive and captivating content in films, documentaries, and sports broadcasting. - **Sports and Recreation:** The growth of surfing as a global sport presents opportunities for innovative businesses in surfboard manufacturing, surfing gear, surf schools, and surfing event organization. - **Art and Design:** The fusion of surfing and artistry creates a potential market for artistic collaborations, surf-inspired artwork, and surf-themed installations, offering unique experiences to art enthusiasts and surfers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Indoor Surfing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-bar.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Electric Motorized Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md)