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Riding Giants poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.0 / 100
2004·Biography / Documentary / History·1h 45m

RIDING GIANTS

Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.

Above the Line
Stacy Peralta·DirectorStacy Peralta·ScreenplaySam George·ScreenplayPeter Pilafian·Director of PhotographyPaul Crowder·Editor
Cast
Jeff Clark·Jeff ClarkDarrick Doerner·Darrick DoernerLaird Hamilton·Laird John HamiltonDave Kalama·Dave KalamaDavid H. Kalama Jr.·Dave KalamaBrian Keaulana·Brian L. KeaulanaBuzzy Kerbox·Buzzy KerboxTitus Kinimaka·Titus KinimakaGerry Lopez·Gerry LopezMickey Munoz·Mickey Munoz
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Stacy Peralta·Director
Writing· 2
Stacy Peralta·ScreenplaySam George·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Pilafian·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Crowder·Editor
Production· 3
Jane Kachmer·ProducerAgi Orsi·ProducerStacy Peralta·Producer
By the Numbers
74.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 22%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Riding Giants's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F2B100
#3399CC
#000000
Mood
Adventurous, Epic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large, breaking ocean wave with a yellow-orange hue dominating the background, transitioning to a teal-blue sky at the top. In the foregro”

documentarysports
Key Elements
SurfboardsOcean WaveYellow Vehicle
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Golden
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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