# Slow Motion Explosion Virals Watch Powerful Firecrackers Go Off with Paint Explosions By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-explosions References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/slow-mo-paint-explosions/213521) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LLlKZeVA4bw) The Slow Mo Guys on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith) came up with an ingenious way to show off the incredible blasting power of fireworks by creating Paint Explosions. After just over one week, this video already has over 1,400,000 views because people are absolutely fascinated by watching explosions happen in slow motion. Once they fill up a bucket with paint, the guys place a rocket inside and light the fuse (with white lab coats being the only safety precautions in sight). The video slows down to show you every detail of the explosion with smoke and sparks bursting through a column of paint that ends up splattering everywhere. The [slow motion paint explosions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series) video is [incredibly satisfying to watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-life), creating beauty out of destruction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Slow Motion Explosions:** Exploit the fascination with slow motion explosions by creating captivating visual content for marketing and entertainment purposes. - **Visual Spectacles:** Utilize visual effects and stunning displays to captivate audiences and create memorable experiences. - **Unconventional Marketing:** Incorporate unconventional methods, such as slow motion explosions, to generate buzz and attract attention to brands and products. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Integrate slow motion explosion videos into films, TV shows, or live performances to enhance visual appeal and engage audiences. - **Advertising:** Use slow motion explosions in advertisements to create eye-catching visuals and leave a lasting impression on viewers. - **Event Planning:** Incorporate slow motion explosion displays into events and parties to create excitement, surprise, and awe among attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosive Candy Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-atomic-fizz.md) - [Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Feature-Length Wine Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-tv.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Slow-Motion Ketchup Races](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowmaster-57.md) - [Process Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocity-lapse.md) - [Dynamic Video Backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidmotion.md)