Scarlet for handicapped?

[Philip Lipetz]

For two years I have been waiting for the Scarlet Fixed, and now that it is finally near I need to ask one question - can I use it? As the result of a rock climbing accident I am slightly handicapped; my right arm and shoulder are weak and subject to pain if over exerted. Fine motor coordination is also weak, but nonetheless I make documentary films using a dSLR and shoulder rig. The only problem is that I HATE the color gradients, or lack thereof, that make DSLR films less than enjoyable cinema. Fine for short form but the false color-moire-aliasing all combine to make DSLR footage tiring over longer periods. Also not as emotionally engaging.

So I really want to move to the lightest RED set up, IF it is light enough and can be configured so I can use it. I might travel to NAB and hope that I can handle a Scarlet Fixed.

But is my dream unrealistic? I heard Ted say that a Scarlet Fixed will weigh about 4.5 pounds, but there seems to be some confusion if that is the head plus lens weight, or the weight of a shooting rig.

Then there is the weight of the SSD module, even a few pounds can make a difference. Or will lighter weight CF modules even be available over the long run? Can the SSD module work while on a belt rig?

Unfortunately, frequently I have to shoot hand held. Is the image stabilization good enough, at least as good as standard ENG/EFP rigs? Obviously I am not rock steady.

As a documentary film maker I realize I am taking a narrative cinema tool and repositioning it, but HDR and RAW might rescue me when I cannot properly light, 2/3" DOF is suited for docs, and the images are so so good that I cannot imagine settling for less.

Can someone please help me with information, suggestions or miracle piece of rig?

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Hey Philip,

sorry to hear about your accident and what it has caused to you, I fill your pain as I to have more then one Handicap,
even so I have too big of an Ego some times to show it, and I end up paying the price at night, but no matter how
much I try to work out and regain strength on my Right Arm and Shoulder, it has never been the same after the Shooting,
and with the continuos visit to the Hospital never gets any easier, nonetheless I NEVER give up, NEVER give in

SO even a light configuration of 5lb becomes heavy after a very short period of time, I believe to be the same case even with
Epic and Scarlett, however it will sure be a big difference from the Red One, that is a fact and I'm trilled about it.

The best thing I can suggest for you is a Stadycam System or an EasyRig, this two options are really the only two Professional
choices available to release stress from holding the Cameras with one Arm, off course there is a Shoulder Mount Rig that can be
used as well, but it will never offer the flexibility of a StadyCam or an EasyRig.

Best of Luck to you.. NEVER Give Up NEVER Give in!!

 

[Joel Arvidsson]

Hi Philip maby you can use something like the turtle X to move some of the weight.
http://www.easyrig.se/
Best luck!/Joel