| Personnel Profiles C4 Video Productions was established in 2006 by Chris Kadooka and Darren Park. Completed Projects Shorefishing Hawaii, Volume I, Baticasting Basics Projects In Progress Raising Show Bettas In Hawaii Raising Show Guppies In Hawaii Shorefishing Hawaii, Volume II, Slide Bait Masters Gyotaku by Naoki Contact Information C4 Video Productions P.O. Box 283252 Honolulu, HI 96828 Chris Kadooka Producer (808) 291-1646 Email: c4videoproductions@hawaii.rr.com Darren Park Producer (808) 223-9231 Email: c4vidoproductions@hawaiiantel.net |
In the summer of 2004 Chris got a digital video camera and began taking video footage of their
fishing trips on the Big Island. Having fished all of his life on the Big Island he was comfortable
being at the beach and was more interested in taping the footage of friends and relatives fighting
fish and recording the joy and excitement that comes along with landing their prized catches.
Through the 2004 and 2005 fishing season, Chris continued to video tape their fishing trips. At
home, he learned how to edit and assemble the video footage on a computer and was able to
produce several home movies on DVD. After each project was completed he eagerly showed the
product to family and friends. The shows were well received by his friends and many
commented that he should try and market the shows to other fishermen. He knew that the
quality of the short home movies (each about 20 minutes long) was fine for family and friends,
but was far from what would be acceptable for retail sale. He did realize though, that a locally
produced DVD on fishing might fill a niche in the local market, because at the time there were
no videos produced that showed ‘how to’ catch fish from the shoreline in Hawaii. At the time
the only way fishermen could see fishing in Hawaii was to tune in to the weekly broadcast of
Hawaii Goes Fishing on OC16. That show was formatted as a ‘come along with us and see where
we went and see what we caught’ type of show. Viewers got to see the participants go out and
catch fish, but due to the limitations of TV time, they never got to see the details of ‘how the fish
were caught’, or ‘how to use the tackle or equipment’. In the fall of 2005 Chris consulted with his
friend Doug Hamasaki, media specialist from the University of Hawaii, as to the prospects of
producing a fishing video for retail sale. Doug reviewed Chris’s previous home movies and gave
a wealth of candid constructive criticism on production content and technique. Since Chris had
no formal training in video production, there was a lot to work on. Doug helped Chris a lot in
the production process, giving pointers on camera work, sound acquisition, and editing style and
technique. With time Chris’s video production quality increased.
At that point, Chris made the decision to go for it and try and make a show that covered the
‘how to’s’ of fishing in Hawaii. The title of the first show would be ‘Baitcasting Basics’ because
baitcasting is the simplest form of fishing. With the help of his business partner Darren Park,
they were able to recruit the talents of several key individuals in order to complete the show.
Brian Kimata from Brian’s Fishing Supply to provide explanation and instruction on the use of
the fishing gear; Naoki Hayashi from Gyotaku by Naoki to demonstrate how a gyotaku print is
made from the fish that are caught on the show; and Jason Arimoto who created five original
musical compositions for the show.
After a year in production, the DVD was finally completed in the fall of 2006 and was distributed
to local Hawaii fishing supply stores in October 2006. It features 45 minutes of instruction in the
proper use of tackle and gear; 20 minutes of action where the guys catch goatfish, ulua, and
barracuda; a Gyotaku section where three of the fish that were caught in the show are made into
gyotaku prints; a tips and tricks sections that shows some less common info; and a short music
section showcasing the original music compositions. The disk is currently being sold in 22 stores
throughout the state on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai.
We have also recently gained an online presence when Darren Park completed the creation of the
company website, www.shorefishinghawaii.com.
The website features close ups of the DVD cover, a product endorsement by Fishing Tales host
Mike Sakamoto, links to the ulua-fishing forum where local fishermen give their take on the
DVD, and video clips from the show. Visitors to the website are able to purchase the DVD either
through PayPal or by traditional mail order at the company address.
Darren has been instrumental to the completion of the DVD. He brings to the company his sales
and marketing skills from running his own online tropical fish business. He is also the main on-
camera demonstration and fish catching talent on the video because he is such a diligent
fishermen, changing his bait often and tending to his poles. Through his networking
connections, the company was able to secure the music talent for the show. He has also helped
with the pre-production, filming, post-production, marketing, and distribution of the final
product.
fishing trips on the Big Island. Having fished all of his life on the Big Island he was comfortable
being at the beach and was more interested in taping the footage of friends and relatives fighting
fish and recording the joy and excitement that comes along with landing their prized catches.
Through the 2004 and 2005 fishing season, Chris continued to video tape their fishing trips. At
home, he learned how to edit and assemble the video footage on a computer and was able to
produce several home movies on DVD. After each project was completed he eagerly showed the
product to family and friends. The shows were well received by his friends and many
commented that he should try and market the shows to other fishermen. He knew that the
quality of the short home movies (each about 20 minutes long) was fine for family and friends,
but was far from what would be acceptable for retail sale. He did realize though, that a locally
produced DVD on fishing might fill a niche in the local market, because at the time there were
no videos produced that showed ‘how to’ catch fish from the shoreline in Hawaii. At the time
the only way fishermen could see fishing in Hawaii was to tune in to the weekly broadcast of
Hawaii Goes Fishing on OC16. That show was formatted as a ‘come along with us and see where
we went and see what we caught’ type of show. Viewers got to see the participants go out and
catch fish, but due to the limitations of TV time, they never got to see the details of ‘how the fish
were caught’, or ‘how to use the tackle or equipment’. In the fall of 2005 Chris consulted with his
friend Doug Hamasaki, media specialist from the University of Hawaii, as to the prospects of
producing a fishing video for retail sale. Doug reviewed Chris’s previous home movies and gave
a wealth of candid constructive criticism on production content and technique. Since Chris had
no formal training in video production, there was a lot to work on. Doug helped Chris a lot in
the production process, giving pointers on camera work, sound acquisition, and editing style and
technique. With time Chris’s video production quality increased.
At that point, Chris made the decision to go for it and try and make a show that covered the
‘how to’s’ of fishing in Hawaii. The title of the first show would be ‘Baitcasting Basics’ because
baitcasting is the simplest form of fishing. With the help of his business partner Darren Park,
they were able to recruit the talents of several key individuals in order to complete the show.
Brian Kimata from Brian’s Fishing Supply to provide explanation and instruction on the use of
the fishing gear; Naoki Hayashi from Gyotaku by Naoki to demonstrate how a gyotaku print is
made from the fish that are caught on the show; and Jason Arimoto who created five original
musical compositions for the show.
After a year in production, the DVD was finally completed in the fall of 2006 and was distributed
to local Hawaii fishing supply stores in October 2006. It features 45 minutes of instruction in the
proper use of tackle and gear; 20 minutes of action where the guys catch goatfish, ulua, and
barracuda; a Gyotaku section where three of the fish that were caught in the show are made into
gyotaku prints; a tips and tricks sections that shows some less common info; and a short music
section showcasing the original music compositions. The disk is currently being sold in 22 stores
throughout the state on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai.
We have also recently gained an online presence when Darren Park completed the creation of the
company website, www.shorefishinghawaii.com.
The website features close ups of the DVD cover, a product endorsement by Fishing Tales host
Mike Sakamoto, links to the ulua-fishing forum where local fishermen give their take on the
DVD, and video clips from the show. Visitors to the website are able to purchase the DVD either
through PayPal or by traditional mail order at the company address.
Darren has been instrumental to the completion of the DVD. He brings to the company his sales
and marketing skills from running his own online tropical fish business. He is also the main on-
camera demonstration and fish catching talent on the video because he is such a diligent
fishermen, changing his bait often and tending to his poles. Through his networking
connections, the company was able to secure the music talent for the show. He has also helped
with the pre-production, filming, post-production, marketing, and distribution of the final
product.
| Click on the Hawaii Fishing News logo to read our story in the November 2006 issue how the Shore-Fishing Hawaii "Baitcasting Basics" DVD became a reality. |
| by Linda Dela Cruz |
| P.O. Box 283252 Honolulu, Hawaii 96828 e-mail: c4videoproductions@hawaii.rr.com |
| Copyright 2008 C4 Video Productions. All Rights Reserved. |
Chris was born and raised on the Big Island and
has been fishing all of his life. From humble
beginnings in Kona, catching bait with a handpole,
to learning to cast a spinner, then on to bigger fish
with ulua poles and conventional reels. Chris has
learned how to make his own fishing poles, has
made several of his own throw nets which he uses
to catch bait, and has learned the habits and
methods uses to catch almost every nearshore
gamefish. Now his attention has turned from
catching fish to teaching individuals how to be
effective, responsible fishermen, and how to
conserve the marine resource for the future
generations.
has been fishing all of his life. From humble
beginnings in Kona, catching bait with a handpole,
to learning to cast a spinner, then on to bigger fish
with ulua poles and conventional reels. Chris has
learned how to make his own fishing poles, has
made several of his own throw nets which he uses
to catch bait, and has learned the habits and
methods uses to catch almost every nearshore
gamefish. Now his attention has turned from
catching fish to teaching individuals how to be
effective, responsible fishermen, and how to
conserve the marine resource for the future
generations.
At a very young age Darren would tag along with his dad on
many fishing adventures on Oahu, whether it was from shore
or their boat. As a child his dad would take him to catch
everything from oama to tuna. Darren loves to fish, he was
even caught by his mom fishing for her comets she had
outside. Fishing was a wonderful family affair for Darren, he
would always go with his mom and dad on their boat
determined to catch a big fish for grandma, and he always
did, before he succumbed to seasickness. Darren also loves
and appreciates the beauty of exotic tropical fish. His house
has a dedicated fish room that holds over 85 aquariums.
Whether the fish is big or small, in a tank or the ocean,
Darren just loves fish and everything about them.
many fishing adventures on Oahu, whether it was from shore
or their boat. As a child his dad would take him to catch
everything from oama to tuna. Darren loves to fish, he was
even caught by his mom fishing for her comets she had
outside. Fishing was a wonderful family affair for Darren, he
would always go with his mom and dad on their boat
determined to catch a big fish for grandma, and he always
did, before he succumbed to seasickness. Darren also loves
and appreciates the beauty of exotic tropical fish. His house
has a dedicated fish room that holds over 85 aquariums.
Whether the fish is big or small, in a tank or the ocean,
Darren just loves fish and everything about them.
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| Company Background |
| Mission Statement |
Our mission is to help fishermen enjoy the sport of fishing by showing them how to use the
gear, tackle, and fishing techniques that are special to fishing in Hawaii, and to promote the
concepts of conservation and good stewardship of the marine environment.
gear, tackle, and fishing techniques that are special to fishing in Hawaii, and to promote the
concepts of conservation and good stewardship of the marine environment.
| How We Are Different |
What sets our company apart is the fact that we are first and foremost, fishermen. We are video
producers second. As such we are able to identify what the fishermen’s areas of interest are and
we target our shows to present information and entertainment in those specific areas.
We are self funded, so what we produce and show is a reflection of the average fishermen, not an
endorsement from any company or agency.
producers second. As such we are able to identify what the fishermen’s areas of interest are and
we target our shows to present information and entertainment in those specific areas.
We are self funded, so what we produce and show is a reflection of the average fishermen, not an
endorsement from any company or agency.
| Our Values |
One of the core values of the company is conservation. With the constant increase in human
population, there is also a great increase in fishing pressure at public fishing areas. Fish are
scarcer and harder to catch.
While we hope to help fishermen to be able to catch more fish and enjoy the activity of fishing,
we also want to promote the concept of conservation.
Through effort such as the State of Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources Tag and Release
Program, we are helping to promote the concept of tag and release. The company name itself is
based on the four “C’s” related to conservation. Cast your line out, Catch a fish, Capture the
moment on a camera, and Conserve the resource by releasing it if you aren’t going to eat it.
Another core value is the care of the land and marine environment. As fishermen, we realize
what a great privilege we have to be able to fish from shore in Hawaii, and it is our
responsibility to conduct ourselves with honor and respect for the land and ocean. We hope to
promote values of good stewardship such as cleaning up the area after you fish. If others left
some trash, take it out and leave the area cleaner than when you got there. Don’t toss things that
will hurt the environment in the ocean and take from it only what you need. In other words
treat the beach, ocean, and the resources within it with caring and respect. It is our hope that
our videos will not only entertain and educate fishermen, but will also influence them to be
good stewards of the land and that their actions will help to preserve and maintain the marine
resources for the future generations.
population, there is also a great increase in fishing pressure at public fishing areas. Fish are
scarcer and harder to catch.
While we hope to help fishermen to be able to catch more fish and enjoy the activity of fishing,
we also want to promote the concept of conservation.
Through effort such as the State of Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources Tag and Release
Program, we are helping to promote the concept of tag and release. The company name itself is
based on the four “C’s” related to conservation. Cast your line out, Catch a fish, Capture the
moment on a camera, and Conserve the resource by releasing it if you aren’t going to eat it.
Another core value is the care of the land and marine environment. As fishermen, we realize
what a great privilege we have to be able to fish from shore in Hawaii, and it is our
responsibility to conduct ourselves with honor and respect for the land and ocean. We hope to
promote values of good stewardship such as cleaning up the area after you fish. If others left
some trash, take it out and leave the area cleaner than when you got there. Don’t toss things that
will hurt the environment in the ocean and take from it only what you need. In other words
treat the beach, ocean, and the resources within it with caring and respect. It is our hope that
our videos will not only entertain and educate fishermen, but will also influence them to be
good stewards of the land and that their actions will help to preserve and maintain the marine
resources for the future generations.
