Video Clips and VR of Hawaii

We have assembled a few video clips and 360 degree virtual reality files for your viewing pleasure. Hawaii is a place of abundant natural beauty as you will see in the files below. We try to showcase Hawaii's scenic resources as much as possible in our photoshoots as the backdrops for our models and Hawaiian shirts and dresses. These files do not do justice to actual places, but if you can't physically be in Hawaii, then experiencing Hawaii virtually is probably the next best thing. 

	Big Wave Surfers (video clip - wmv): The 2004 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held on Wednesday December 15, 2004 at Waimea Bay. This is only the 7th time in 20 years that the competition was held. In order for the surf meet to happen, the waves must be at least 20 feet and conditions (such as wind and choppiness) must be good enough to go. The TV stations in Hawaii announced several days before that the biggest waves in 5 years would be hitting Waimea Bay, which resulted in huge crowds and traffic jams along the North Shore of Oahu.
	Surfers Coming in After Heat (video clip - wmv): In this clip, two surfers catch "small" waves back to shore right in front of cheering crowds. The Invitational means that a surfer must qualify and be invited to compete. It is hard to appreciate how big and powerful the waves are until you see them in person. On this day, surfboards were broken and one surfer suffered a serious knee injury. Surfing 50 foot waves is extremely dangerous so all things considered, the day went very well.
	"Eddie Would Go" (video clip - wmv): The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held in memory of the late Eddie Aikau who disappeared while trying to help his crew in heavy weather in 1978. With fellow crewmen clinging to their capsized boat during a storm, Eddie set out to paddle his board 12 miles to Lanai, the nearest island, for help. It was the last time he would be seen. The crew was rescued but Eddie was never found. Aikau was already a living legend as a surfer and his loss was heavy felt by the people of Hawaii. The saying "Eddie would go" refers to his courage in not only the way he surfed, but the way he lived.
	North Shore Winter Waves (video clip - wmv): Sharks Cove on the North Shore of Oahu is very calm during the summer months, making it a great place for snorkeling, both in the cove and in the tide pools. Even during the winter months, the tide pool is sometimes protected enough for snorkeling. On days with huge surf, this is not the case. The waves crashing into the outer rocks are estimated to be 20-25 feet high.
	Hawaiian Shirt & Dress Photoshoot (video clip - wmv): Our photoshoots are a lot of hard work. But they are also a lot fun. Geralyn Camarillo of Hokulii Images photographs our models Angel, Jason, and Casey at Sharks Cove on the North Shore of Oahu. The chemistry between the models is an important factor in getting fun pictures. As the photoshoot progressed, everyone got more comfortable with each other and started to loosen up. Jason and Angel have appeared in several of our Hawaiian photoshoots before moving to California and Las Vegas respectively.
	Waves and a Sunset (video clip - wmv): Hawaiian sunsets are a sight to behold. Every evening at sundown along the North Shore of Oahu, locals and tourists stop alongside the road to watch the sunset. It is nice to get away from our fast-paced world and enjoy some of nature's beauty that we are often too busy to notice. The gentle rumble of the surf and the soothing glow of a Hawaiian sunset remind us what a beautiful world we live in.
	Makapuu Coast (video clip - mov): The Makapuu Coast is on the southeastern shore of Oahu and includes several breathtaking beaches, fine fishing spots, and a great snorkeling location. This video clip is taken from one of the lookout points along the highway on a windy day when the sea is quite choppy. On calmer days, people sometimes fish on the little rock peninsula in the middle of the picture.
	Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (Quicktime VR): The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail is one of the easiest trails you will find in Hawaii. It is paved almost all the way to the top and provides clear views of Oahu and the ocean. It is also a great spot to do some whale watching. There is an unpaved trail that goes from the viewing point near the top of the trail down to sea level where there are several tide pools play in and a blow hole to observe.
	Koko Crater (Quicktime VR): Koko Crater is not as easy nor as safe as the Makapuu Lighthouse trail. Getting to the top requires walking along the rising rim of crater. There are some places where the rock path is only a few feet wide with dangerously steep slopes on either side. There is an abandoned platform at the top with a bottle with a paper and pencil in it. People who have made it to the top leave notes about who they are, where they are from, and when they reached the top. If you are afraid of heights or have marginal balance and foot skills, this trail is not for you.