Alien Workshop - Photosynthesis

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"Photosynthesis" is a legendary skateboarding video that remains a cornerstone of skate culture. Directed by Joe Castrucci, it features an all-star cast, including Anthony Van Engelen, Anthony Pappalardo, Brian Wenning, Danny Garcia, Fred Gall, Josh Kalis, and Jason Dill, among others. The video is celebrated for its groundbreaking skateboarding, capturing a vibrant era of east coast skateboarding and iconic spots, like Love Park, that have since disappeared. Jason Dill's end part, set to Radiohead, became an instant classic, solidifying him as a skate legend. The video’s success is not just in the tricks, but in its atmosphere. The video’s editing also played a significant role in its appeal. It balanced fast, exciting skating with subtle artistic choices, maintaining an engaging rhythm without overindulgence. With timeless skating and influential filming, Photosynthesis has earned its place as one of the most beloved and iconic skate videos ever made. [Thanks to Eric Swisher at The Chromeball Incident for ad the scans found on this page]

Soundtrack

Intro #1

Queen - Flash Gordon soundtrack

Intro #2

The Rolling Stones - I Am Waiting

Anthony Van Engelen Intro

Chemical Brothers - Where Do I Begin

Anthony Van Engelen #1

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Anthony Van Engelen #2

Thurston Moore - Root (25 Guitar Pieces remix)

Anthony Pappalardo

Roots/Ron Ayers - Proceed (remix)

Timelapse

Tortoise - Ten-Day Interval

Pat Corcoran

Turing Machine - Swiss Grid

Dill Spear Segment

Philip Glass - Anima Mundi soundtrack

Rob Dyrdek Intro

Playaction - Hip Hop V.1

Rob Dyrdek

Main Flow & Mood - Crime Outfit

Habitat Intro

Philip Glass - Aguas da Amazonia: 2. Japurá River Uakti

Habitat

Mr. Dibbs - Primitive Tracks (Album)

Josh Kalis Intro

DJ Shadow - Red Bus Needs to Leave

Josh Kalis #1

Freddie Fox - 24 Hrs

Josh Kalis #2

Black Rob - Whoa!

Jason Dill Intro

Radiohead & Unkle - Rabbit in the Headlights

Jason Dill

Radiohead - Polyethylene

Credits

Tortoise - TNT

Kid Regeneration Segment

Philip Glass - Glassmasters