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