Corey Rood, Director of Photography, Los Angeles

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This dynamic video captures DJ and music producer Steve Aoki in a variety of settings, ranging from a vibrant studio space with colorful foam blocks to energetic concert stages filled with flashing lights and enthusiastic crowds. The visual narrative combines intimate portraiture of Aoki with high-energy performance footage, showcasing his signature long hair and expressive stage presence. Directed of photography by Corey Rood, the footage moves fluidly between Los Angeles and Portland locations. The color palette shifts from warm, playful tones in the studio to dramatic, saturated lighting during live DJ sets.