"Epic Kauai" showcases Kauai’s unique adventures and natural beauty and takes viewers on a journey around the spectacular and breathtaking lush island of Kauai to places never before filmed.
Charlebois, the owner of Birds in Paradise Flight School, filmed much of the aerial footage from the open cockpit of one of his powered hang gliders.
"We are fortunate to live on an island with some of the most stunning terrain and opportunities for the most diverse activities," said Charlebois. "I want to share these incredible views and the fun times playing in the air, ocean and on land with everyone who loves Kauai – residents and visitors alike."
"Few residents ever get to enjoy the island from the vantage of a powered hang glider, night dive for lobsters, explore Niihau and Kalalau Valley or frolic with a pod of dolphins. This film gives them that experience."
Now both residents and those who love the Island can experience the beauty, wonder and adventure of Kauai without leaving their homes.
Filmed over a period of five years, "Epic Kauai" follows up the 2001 release of Charlebois’ first film "Extreme Kauai." Filmed in high definition, the film uses 5-to-1 surround sound to capture every unique sound from the raging Wailua Falls to water dripping off the ceiling of the wet cave in Kalalau. "In one scene, you feel like you’re in the kayak with each dipping of the paddle," said Charlebois.
The soundtrack is original music composed by former Kauai musician Michael Sena. Music by local Kauai recording artist Allen Thomas is also featured on the film.
Charlebois began using wing-mounted cameras on his glider to shoot the stunning aerial visuals in the 1980′s and became one of the sport’s most widely published sport-aviation photographers in the world with more than 60 magazine cover shots published in 15 countries. In 1997, he was named Photojournalist of the Year by the U.S. Ultralight Association. Most recently, his powered hang glider company has been featured on numerous TV shows including on HDNet’s extreme travel show "Get Out!" as well as on the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel and TV Land’s "High School Reunion" show.
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