Echoes of Brushstrokes - A Short Anamorphic 'Vlog' (Lumix S5iiX - Sirui 50mm Anamorphic) 

I wanted to make a little vloggy style video about what I've been up to! I didn't really plan any of this out 😄 Just shot it as I was going. But I didn't want to talk to camera, I wanted to tell everything visually. It's not perfect but I'm quite happy with it. All shot on S5iix and Sirui 50mm anamorphic. Lastly, I didn't know my dad well (or much at all really) but wanted to tell the story of the strange feeling of putting someone's entire life into storage. Anyway, enjoy.

No Arri, no key - hair-foot lights, no gimbals and rigs, no fogs, no managers, no... Just a decent camera with a decent lens and a tripod. (and a decent looking actor😁). Thanks Alex and keep on.

This was a really atmospheric video. The echos left by your Dad are almost "sealed" by your work in clearing out his life's belongings. By filming it I feel sure that you will always be able to get back some of these "echos" just by watching the video all over again. Lovely work. You're Dad wasn't the only artist in the family.

That was excellent Alex. I remember when my Dad passed away how difficult and emotional it was to empty the house and sort everything out. You captured it well. Very moving to anyone who has experienced the loss of their parents and had to do the same.

So much reminded of my Dad who was an artist. So many paintings left. Beautifully shot, man, that lense and the light, the colors… fantastic job. Very moody, unbelievable location. Love your tutorials and learned a ton but I appreciate your work as an artist. Respects.

Nice work Alex. Doing a cinematic video like this is very difficult and the amount of time and effort which has to go into each shot. Well done. Would be nice to see more of this style every now and again.

Absolutly brilliant. Telling the whole story without any word.

Wow this was beautiful on so many levels! The emotion conveyed through the sounds design, filming, lighting, editing, all of it! Brilliant!

More poignant than I ever expected a MrAlexTech video to be. Caught me off guard and was very moving.

In Germany we have the word "Bildgewaltig", "The power of pictures" so to say. I was looking on your chanel for a tutorial, then looking around and stopping for Anamorphic Sirui. But what I saw was so much more than I was expecting. And thanks God no typical blue flares and other humbig. Just pure craftmanship with a clear mind, showing the beauty that will come to people who can see, and finally your last goodbye to your father. And a very gentle music to lift it a little... well done!

A big plus is that it was a pleasure to notice that nowadays someone shoots or edits a video so that the camera doesn't shake like adhc patients try to make it a trend. Although few people really like it, you have to keep up with the trend.

Stunning Alex the colors are beautifull...

I don't mind admitting I shed a tear or two watching this.

I thought it was excellent. It inspires me to step out and give this process a chance. Thank You for sharing.

Dude, this was great. It appears that he had a vast appreciation for creativity and art and surrounded himself with it, which is amazing. Grief is tangible, raw, and humbling...you told a great story here. This was well done and my condolences.

Touches one's experienced heart strings. How beautiful ✨

I know you made this for yourself, not for the internet, or anybody else, so I'm grateful for your share . The end made me want to cray .

Goodness me . . . . sorry . . . just .. erm. This short video evoked so many emotions and memories. Your family should be very proud of your creative excellence and technical expertise. I don't know anything about your relationship with your dad, but I hope he understood what you have been able to achieve as an artist, a teacher and inspiration for thousands. Thank you for spending your valuable time shooting and editing this story - I hope it helped you. Thanks also for helping me learn - you are a good man Mr. Alex!

While I don't know the specifics of what you're going through, these scenes (and soundtrack) definitely transmits the emotions you're feeling now... Hard to watch this and not ponder on the brevity of life, its meaning, and what do we take away or leave behind when we're gone. Hope you're ok man.

Alex, wow!! Was so good, when I finished watching I didn’t want to say anything… just sat there and thought about what I just saw. It really gives you quiet peace and heavy thoughts about the reality of life. Hits home.

For someone who knows so many "tricks" your video is so serene and real. Great job sir

First of all - sorry for your loss, even if we don´t know them that well, it leaves a gap somewhere inside... Second of all, next time we meet, you´re not allowed to say, that you are "only" a RU-vidr anymore 😝! You improved your filmmaking so so much! Love a lot of the compositions and the mood you set as well. Definitely touched my heart, as this reminded me of the time my Grandpa passed!

Captivating, told a great story and conveyed real sense of emptiness when one passes on leaving just remnants of a life one once lived.

This was excellent and moving Alex!

Excellent and nice use of sombre colours/tones. I also enjoyed the gravitas created by the anamorphic and low-level viewpoints. An excellent tribute 👏👏👏

No one needs to qualify to experience the phenomenon of grief. With all its facets, it is less, a state of mind, and more of a journey. A release of tangible expectations of something, to make room in our hearts, for something we might miss in our lives. Art is a beautiful and poignant expression, of the path for grief to find it’s leave, eventually, and beautifully, making room for the part of someone, to be recognized, and come to life in you… Close or not, you are, your fathers son. You may not have been close then, but I believe you are so close now, that we are meeting him, through you. Beautifully done Mr. Alex Tech Senior, and Jr. 🫂❤ Thank you for sharing 🙏

This was a pleasure to watch. I hope you do more of these style videos mate.

Thanks, Alex! Someday, after us, all our favorite things will be taken out in the same way.

This is stunning: I’ve watched it several times.

A work of visual poetry and proof positive that digital technologies don't necessitate cold and clinical images or storytelling. Like others in this thread I have had a similar experience and the juxtaposition of the mundane and the elegiac really rings true.

Beautifully poignant film. No explanation needed. And such haunting music.

I didn't really know my dad either. I hadn't seen him since I was 12, and I think those 4 days were the most time I ever spent with him that I can remember. Even at those times he was angry and hard to deal with. It's sad, but sometimes not always an awful thing to not be around some family.

More of these Mr Alex, more cinematic vlog, is the best way to learn, teach and most important: inspire us

Great stuff, man! Love the visuals!

Such is life as we meander towards becoming star dust once again. Thanks for sharing...very moving.

Great videography and soundtrack, loved every second of it. Please do more when the urge strikes. All the best.

Will always be proud of everything you do. Such a special short film MrTech xx❤

Nicely done, Alex. My own Dad was an artist and while it has been 31 years since he died your video resonates with so many days I've had since then as I move through what has been left behind. But, something else about your video that I should mention. I came to your Davinci Resolve instructional videos to help me learn how to work with DR--this video shows me what I can do with it. Thank you. Thank you on both counts.

Stellar accomplishment Alex. Absolutely inspirational. Bravo.

Wow, that was amazing Alex! I can see all the things you talk about in editing in there, audio bridges, transitions, color, etc, absolutely beautiful locations and love the fact that the imagery told the story rather than dialogue, good call. Thanks for sharing, very well done, impressive. Did you do some of those shots yourself, I often will set the tripod up and mark me in and out points and just walk through the frame if I don't have someone to help, either way, it was brilliant cinematography, editing, lighting, storytelling.

The challenge is on. We've all got to have a go at doing similar!

I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. I hope the diversion of filming your experience helped to alleviate some of the pain. To me, it shows a determination to continue being creative, no matter what. All the best to you, Mr. Alex Tech!

Beautifully conceived and executed, visually rich and very emotive. I used to love my SIRUI S35mm till an accident shattered it literally. You captured your loss very poignantly.

I know that feeling. Well done

Absolutely beautiful. Poignant, visually stunning, music a definitely good addition. Lovely in every way.

Nice work. The music really felt right for the visuals and story.

This was awesomely well done. If that's your Stinger GT then well done for your great taste in cars! You really managed to share the strange feeling of packing up your dad's 'life' into bubblewrap and storage.

Beautifully shot there Alex!

I'm sorry your lost a parent. It sucks on so many levels. I just lost a brother and my mom. This was a beautiful tribute to them. Bravo Alex! You should do more narrative work. I never expected this on your channel.

This is so beautiful Alex. I watched it before I read your description, but I didn't need the words.

Thank you for sharing.

I love Lyme, just 40 mins up the road from me. We don't need to know, but lovely of you to share. Very poignant. Keep well Alex

Thought & emotion provoke at one of the most difficult times in anyone's life... beautifully captured... You did him proud!! Be well and thank you for all you do for us on your channel!!

Fantastic short-Clip, Alex. Chapeau ! Even without words, it is shown so sensitively what it is all about and perspectives, light and music are very well tuned. Anyone who has ever been in this situation will remember and feel again. Thanks

Your shots and choice of music were spot on great video.

While I cannot say I fully understand, what I'm certain is I loved every moment of this. A helluva job, Alex; well done! Thank you.

I love the look of this lens. I've watched this video so many times that it made me order a sirui 35mm which arrived today. Cant wait to open it and start experimenting. Thank you for making this!

Beautiful mrAlex! It really touched me. And reminded me of similar memories of my parents. Good luck with this difficult process! And please forget your promise to post every Friday a video. Take it easy man! Good luck from Holland.

Hauntingly beautiful. Having had to pack up my own fathers life into boxes, this really evoked so many emotions. The soundtrack was spot on 👌🏻

Wow.. That hauled me up and created a lump in the throat... No matter what sort of relationship one has, such times are always thought provoking and challenging. Glad you had your camera to distract you and that you shared in a way that suited you to do so... Thoughts with you and your Dad's chums that will miss him... ❤

Thanks for sharing this video. It kept my attention, told a story and made me a bit sad but I really enjoyed it. Thanks also for the instructional videos but would also enjoy seeing more of your creative videos.

Mate... It's amazing !!!

Great, mate! Keep up the good work. The more you do it the better you'll get at it... 😊

Absolutely brilliant! I found myself filled with emotion.I’m without words… it was perfect

Beautiful, I loved it.

This got me right in the feels, a beautiful, poignant video 🥺

Beautiful film, and very moving. Thank you.

Your dad would be incredibly proud of if this, as am I, even though it ma de me cry. Well done son. X

Thats so dope. Love the low angle camera shots. Never thought about that. Its more about what you dont see then what you see. Was a pleasure whatching this :D

I wish I could accomplice this! Love it the atmosphere, sound, coloring , the whole package

I love it!!! Hope to see more! This has inspired me and I truly thank you for that.

It's a beautiful shot story. Well done 👍💯😊

ayyee that was soo pleasing to watch alex. thank you for sharing

Stunningly beautiful and transcendent!

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. I've been there my friend, more than once... This was incredibly beautiful ❤️ 💔

Loved it!👏

Lovely! Show how important it is to Keep It Simple Stupid. Nothing intrudes on the story, every bit of video and audio enhances the experience. Or as I said, lovely!

Great job Alex!!! Loved everything about it. Really enjoy your tutorials, but look forward to hopefully seeing more production. 👍👍

Hey dear Alex, thanks for sharing this personal und privat moments. I feel so much in this shortfilm and like the direct way you filmed it. I wish you a good progress on the physical and emotional path. Hugs! Martin

Awesome video man!

Very excellent! Beautiful shots.

beautifully shot. liked every composition

Wow. Just wow. Really struck a chord with me. Not sure why and I don’t even know the back story. But it was stunning.

Very enjoyable thank you for sharing, fantastic camera shots.

4:20 is COINCIDENTALLY and MEMEily the best shot?! Im on to you. subbed.

Wow man. Great job.

nice Alex. Thank you . 🙂

Very very nice!!! Congrats!!!!

NIce one Alex! Dropped by after a long time and got pleasantly treated to some awesome creative stuff! Best wishes always!

I like the storytelling, the aspect ratio and especially the colors - well done! Can you show how to grade in that style? Did you use V-Log?

wow! I had to remind myself that it was mostly shot on a tripod !!! amazing job. Alex, you are awesome in so may ways, so you better start believing it. one more thing!!! stop being so modest .✌ Tino

Amazing! Evoked such strong memories of clearing my late parents house... damn! I have something in my eye...🥲 Brilliant job Alex!

Nicely done mate

Very nice.

Very moving piece. I’m not sure “enjoyable” is the correct adjective. Heartrending works. 🙏

Brilliant, atmospheric and haunting. To take the time to make this under the circumstances is outstanding. Many thanks and very best wishes ❤❤

That was great, loved it. Nice job man!

Amazing and sad at the same time I must say.

Hi Alex, Been watching you when it was only you and Cassie and 1 or 2 others when I switched over to DR and Ive watched all the videos. I only get to edit my travels that come twice a year. But have learned a lot from you. So it was refreshing to see something new come from you. I too like the wide aspect. Kinda cant stand TIK ToK or the Shorts not really any creativity as anyone can grab a phone a take a video horizontly. When we travel I see all the posers taking selfies horizontly and think to myself they are missing so much, plus 100 different poses for one location.....