California - Kings Of Summer

Welcome to California, my home state. The natural beauty of our diverse landscape and the thrill seeking athletes who bring life to these stunning summer backdrops are what inspired me to make this short film. Join me on a ride through California. Watch in 4K: https://youtu.be/sX99jKmzMVs

Production Company: Max Video Productions

Directed/Edited: Max Fannin

2nd Camera/AD: Chase Macaluso

Music Licensed @ themusicbed.com: Earthship- Falling Up

Locations:

Sacramento (MY HOME TOWN)

Yosemite

Big Sur

Joshua Tree

Lake Tahoe

San Francisco

Lower Trestles- Surfing

Huntington Beach- Surf US Open

Lake Elsinore- Skydive

Lodi- Skydive

Featured Athletes:

Surfers: Ben Benson & Jeremy Pricer

Flatland BMX: Chase Macaluso

Skydiver: Ted Chen

Special Thanks To:

- Chase Macaluso for taking on this aggressive shoot schedule with me and grinding out the long hours. And getting back on the bike to show off the flatland skills.

- Jeremy Pricer for your gracious hospitality, extensive local knowledge, & introducing us to Trestles.

- Ben Benson (at age 11) and his wicked surf skills

- Wild Bill, Irish, and skydivers at Parachute Center in Lodi

- Ted Chen & co. for the GoPro skydive footage

Tools Used:

Canon C100

Sony FS700

Canon 6D

GoPro Hero 2,3, & 4 Black

DJI Phantom 1 & 2

MoVi M5

Atomos Ninja

Promote Control

RamperPro

LRTimelapse

Kessler Cineslider & Elekta Drive Motion Control

Final Cut Pro X