Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I had the privilege of being among the fortunate individuals who received an invitation to Kukio, Hawaii's most exclusive neighborhood.
While the average tourist's Hawaiian adventure typically revolves around crowded Honolulu beaches, tropical cocktails, and the occasional flower lei, I had the privilege of discovering an entirely different paradise in Hawaii.
Carved into the lava of the Big Island's Kona coast, Kukio stands as Hawaii's pinnacle of exclusivity. Born from the adjacent Hualalai development, it evolved into an even more private community, welcoming only homeowners and their esteemed guests.
Our weekend journey to this remarkable place was a rendezvous with nature's wonders – whales, dolphins, and turtles graced our path, leaving us in awe of their presence. 🐋🐬🐢
The great amount of whale footage I have captured has me thinking about a special edit that celebrates these wonderful ocean creatures. Would you like to see more of these awe-inspiring giants? Let me know what you think.
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MY EQUIPMENT (Affiliate) 🛒
You can find a complete overview on Kit: kit.co/dennisschmelz
Hardware 📺
⚡︎ Eizo CG2700X (bit.ly/416xNey) as main monitor
⚡︎ Eizo CS2740 (bit.ly/3kaqxhi) as playback monitor
⚡︎ Macbook Pro 16" M1 Max (amzn.to/3ICViVG)
Cameras 📸
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 7S III (bit.ly/3sP81dN)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 7 IV (bit.ly/3NrIh20)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 1 (bit.ly/3aFW19R)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 6600 APS-C (amzn.to/2JSXVTS)
Drones 🚁
⚡︎ DJI Mavic 3 Pro: bit.ly/3ROTX33
⚡︎ DJI Avata: bit.ly/3HdbITE
Audio 🎙
⚡︎ Overview: kit.co/dennisschmelz/audio
⚡︎ Sony XLR-K3M Adapter Kit: bit.ly/3qJ8WdV
⚡︎ ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/34mNOjL
⚡︎ Sennheiser AVX: amzn.to/38YBGZX
⚡︎ Headphones: amzn.to/2MLWP1l
Lenses 📷
⚡︎ 200€ lens for full format: amzn.to/3anP1fC
⚡︎ Wide-angle for full-frame: amzn.to/2xep68U
⚡︎ All-rounder and "always on lens": bit.ly/3Fx5VYG
⚡︎ Flexible telephoto lens: amzn.to/3c83E4y
⚡︎ My favourite fixed focal length: amzn.to/3eaYndY
⚡︎ Perfect APS-C lens for hyperlapses: amzn.to/3e95F24
⚡︎ Cheap APS-C portrait lens: amzn.to/39WmUR1
⚡︎ Best variable ND filter: amzn.to/2XoMFH4
⚡︎ Step Up/Down rings: amzn.to/39Xjrl9
Also not to be missed 👜
⚡︎ Atomos Ninja V: amzn.to/3agPJvb
⚡︎ Camera Cage: amzn.to/2La3RvB
⚡︎ Gimbal: bit.ly/3Xv1CD8
⚡︎ Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/34mNOjL
⚡︎ RGB Light: amzn.to/2xfRUxX
⚡︎ Flexible Mini Tripod: amzn.to/2UV1m2R
⚡︎ Action Cam: amzn.to/2VhsYhs
⚡︎ Multi-Tool: amzn.to/2RooUuy
⚡︎ Solid SD Card: amzn.to/3nzvDAg
⚡︎ Best mounting solution : amzn.to/34mcNDT
⚡︎ Cleaning cloth: amzn.to/2UUmSVb
⚡︎ Fabric Tape: amzn.to/2XohETA
⚡︎ Outdoor Backpack: amzn.to/2Lnh2Kb
⚡︎ Camera Trolley: amzn.to/2Vf2ayj
A complete overview can be found on Kit: kit.co/dennisschmelz
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Cut and graded in Adobe Premiere with my presets:
📼 LUTs
"Galungan" S-Log3 LUT Package: bit.ly/3F8bsn3
"Prejudice" S-Log3 LUTs: bit.ly/3Fleg0B
"Transsiberian Dream" LUT Package: bit.ly/3LKCqFl
In my YouTube videos I use royalty-free music from Artlist : bit.ly/3puFRmt.
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You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/dennisschmelz
instagram.com/dennisschmelz
http://www.facebook.com/dennisschmelz...
vimeo.com/dennisschmelz
dennisschmelz.de
For business and licence enquiries, feel free to email me at info(at)dennisschmelz.de.
© Dennis Schmelz | 2023
dennisschmelz.de
#hawaii #longisland #kukiobeach
I had the privilege of being among the fortunate individuals who received an invitation to Kukio, Hawaii's most exclusive neighborhood.
While the average tourist's Hawaiian adventure typically revolves around crowded Honolulu beaches, tropical cocktails, and the occasional flower lei, I had the privilege of discovering an entirely different paradise in Hawaii.
Carved into the lava of the Big Island's Kona coast, Kukio stands as Hawaii's pinnacle of exclusivity. Born from the adjacent Hualalai development, it evolved into an even more private community, welcoming only homeowners and their esteemed guests.
Our weekend journey to this remarkable place was a rendezvous with nature's wonders – whales, dolphins, and turtles graced our path, leaving us in awe of their presence. 🐋🐬🐢
The great amount of whale footage I have captured has me thinking about a special edit that celebrates these wonderful ocean creatures. Would you like to see more of these awe-inspiring giants? Let me know what you think.
--
MY EQUIPMENT (Affiliate) 🛒
You can find a complete overview on Kit: kit.co/dennisschmelz
Hardware 📺
⚡︎ Eizo CG2700X (bit.ly/416xNey) as main monitor
⚡︎ Eizo CS2740 (bit.ly/3kaqxhi) as playback monitor
⚡︎ Macbook Pro 16" M1 Max (amzn.to/3ICViVG)
Cameras 📸
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 7S III (bit.ly/3sP81dN)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 7 IV (bit.ly/3NrIh20)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 1 (bit.ly/3aFW19R)
⚡︎ Sony Alpha 6600 APS-C (amzn.to/2JSXVTS)
Drones 🚁
⚡︎ DJI Mavic 3 Pro: bit.ly/3ROTX33
⚡︎ DJI Avata: bit.ly/3HdbITE
Audio 🎙
⚡︎ Overview: kit.co/dennisschmelz/audio
⚡︎ Sony XLR-K3M Adapter Kit: bit.ly/3qJ8WdV
⚡︎ ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/34mNOjL
⚡︎ Sennheiser AVX: amzn.to/38YBGZX
⚡︎ Headphones: amzn.to/2MLWP1l
Lenses 📷
⚡︎ 200€ lens for full format: amzn.to/3anP1fC
⚡︎ Wide-angle for full-frame: amzn.to/2xep68U
⚡︎ All-rounder and "always on lens": bit.ly/3Fx5VYG
⚡︎ Flexible telephoto lens: amzn.to/3c83E4y
⚡︎ My favourite fixed focal length: amzn.to/3eaYndY
⚡︎ Perfect APS-C lens for hyperlapses: amzn.to/3e95F24
⚡︎ Cheap APS-C portrait lens: amzn.to/39WmUR1
⚡︎ Best variable ND filter: amzn.to/2XoMFH4
⚡︎ Step Up/Down rings: amzn.to/39Xjrl9
Also not to be missed 👜
⚡︎ Atomos Ninja V: amzn.to/3agPJvb
⚡︎ Camera Cage: amzn.to/2La3RvB
⚡︎ Gimbal: bit.ly/3Xv1CD8
⚡︎ Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/34mNOjL
⚡︎ RGB Light: amzn.to/2xfRUxX
⚡︎ Flexible Mini Tripod: amzn.to/2UV1m2R
⚡︎ Action Cam: amzn.to/2VhsYhs
⚡︎ Multi-Tool: amzn.to/2RooUuy
⚡︎ Solid SD Card: amzn.to/3nzvDAg
⚡︎ Best mounting solution : amzn.to/34mcNDT
⚡︎ Cleaning cloth: amzn.to/2UUmSVb
⚡︎ Fabric Tape: amzn.to/2XohETA
⚡︎ Outdoor Backpack: amzn.to/2Lnh2Kb
⚡︎ Camera Trolley: amzn.to/2Vf2ayj
A complete overview can be found on Kit: kit.co/dennisschmelz
--
Cut and graded in Adobe Premiere with my presets:
📼 LUTs
"Galungan" S-Log3 LUT Package: bit.ly/3F8bsn3
"Prejudice" S-Log3 LUTs: bit.ly/3Fleg0B
"Transsiberian Dream" LUT Package: bit.ly/3LKCqFl
In my YouTube videos I use royalty-free music from Artlist : bit.ly/3puFRmt.
--
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/dennisschmelz
instagram.com/dennisschmelz
http://www.facebook.com/dennisschmelz...
vimeo.com/dennisschmelz
dennisschmelz.de
For business and licence enquiries, feel free to email me at info(at)dennisschmelz.de.
© Dennis Schmelz | 2023
dennisschmelz.de
#hawaii #longisland #kukiobeach
