Redrock M2 encore "Spring impressions"

This is the first "Test-clip" I shot with my upgraded M2 and Micro X. The music was composed, sung and recorded by myself many years ago. The songs title is "Guardian angel" and I thought it goes well with the images.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Redrock M2 encore
• Redrock M2
• Micro X
• Sony V1
• Sony V-1
• Countertenor
• guardian angel
• Andreas Scholl
• Redrock micro

[ksivani]

The DOF is amazing, but that's what one would expect from Redrock. The shift of focus seems very smooth; do you use the microFollowFocus as well?

I have been wondering about the M2e; bringing the light loss down to half a stop must have presented some design problems, especially when considering that adding the microX to flip the image would steal a little more light still.

Do you see much improvement over the M2 using the same lenses as earlier?

[templarCH]

Indeed I used the microFollowFocus. Some images are a bit shaky because I shot them with the shouldermount. The M2,MicroX and a monitor (I didn´t even mount the Mattebox) makes the whole device quite heavy and adjusting the follow focus while holding the entire set-up with one hand needs some exercise I guess....

The light efficency is definitely better than the older version and that´s IMHO the strongest "plus".There´s a new cinescreen, which seems to be more "transparent" in a way.

[BachLoveNat]

Vielen Dank für diese Schönheit!

[templarCH]

The balance can be adjusted with counterweights and the ergonomics are not really ideal; but with a wide-angle lens you can produce some nice "moving camera" shots. "Fall off curves"? Never heard that term.

[ReginaAlba]

Dear Templar,

The video is truly beautiful. The Martenitsa that appears, tied to the branch, (0:40) surprised and charmed me, since it is something associated with my culture. Where do you know that tradition from?

Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen, blumenduftenden Frühling!

[Aquareine]

Wonderful song! I love you Andreas Scholl!

Aquareine from Colombia.

[avatarprimus]

bravo, herr Scholl!!!

[endrrahene]

It's a sweet song. Good comfort for when you're feeling low or daunted. And we all do at one point or another. I believe that God doesn't control or predetermine events, but that if we all rely on him for comfort and guidance we will all realize our potential and do the right thing and the world will be a better place. So I believe in praying for comfort and guidance.

Have you considered letting some of the natural sounds in, just to ground the words and music in the sound of every day life?

[puritymccall]

Lovely thanks - PS you might want to look into the "Figrig" if you haven't already. Great lightweight, less obtrusive and cheaper alternative to steadicam rig, and with a bit of practice you can use one handed... Was invented by Mike Figgis, the film-maker. You can mount mics and even lights on it too. Great for getting mics away from camera body for moving shots.

[seethrooh]

Ah what can I say?I love everything about you:voice, physical, spiritual side and you transfer the godlike so easily. And the way you are evolving your music and singing, real fusion just like this with the guardian angel!!I

[indeliblefilms]

Some of the cleanest, sharpest (edge to edge) and well balanced (no hotspots!) evidence I've seen on the M2e's behalf... definitely a case for an upgrade. WELL DONE.

[Haraldius]

Eine fantastische Kombination aus Stimmen, sounds und Bilderwerken, Andreas. Wie könnte es anders sein?! Eine schöne Überraschung am Sonntagmorgen! Ich freue mich schon sooo auf den 01. Juni...

LG Harald

[ksivani]

Aah you might be "forced" to go out and practice some more then :-)

How well-balanced does the entire setup feel when you've mounted the M2e and the microXe? Do you need to adjust your instinctive balance significantly?

For the cinescreen, do you know if there are falloff curves available? It is of course very difficult to judge, because each part of the assembly add its own characteristics, not least the Nikon lenses.