Morning Mooch in Altrincham
“Every second in your life is a frame from your own movie”
Having an hour or so to spare this week, I opted to mooch around the market town of Altrincham in the morning. Equipped with my backpack and camera, I strolled along the rain-soaked streets, taking in the lively atmosphere of the early hours. Altrincham had a very trendy and stylish appearance, and I found myself eager to return, especially on a market day. The area exuded a distinct ‘hipster’ vibe, with its quirky coffee shops and bakeries, which brought to mind the funkiness of Amsterdam.
SIRUI 50mm F1.8 Anamorphic Lens
I took advantage of the opportunity to test my recently purchased anamorphic lens. The manual focus feature was both unusual and exhilarating. In a time dominated by ultra-sharp auto-focus capabilities, it was refreshing to feel like I was carefully crafting my desired image. The super-wide view significantly aided in achieving an urban cinematic ambiance. The lens has a premium and solid build quality and is genuinely enjoyable to use. My run-and-gun approach, coupled with the absence of in-lens stabilisation, necessitated that I slowed down and exercised great care with my movements. The lens produced naturally stunning colors, but I tweaked it a little and applied my own Mango Crush LUT to the footage, providing a more cinematic feel.
The soundtrack featured in the video is a simple, laid-back beat that I produced myself, incorporating a healthy dose of vintage noise pops and ambient rain to complement the mood. Please feel free to download the track from the link below.
