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Video Camera Tracking Dolly System
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Published on March 15, 2013
Description
I always wanted a professional camera dolly to capture tracking shots, but couldn't rationalize spending the $$$ that most of the camera stores charge. So, I decided to print my own.
The rails utilize some steel rods from a storage unit I'm no longer using. The only purchased parts were the mini-bearings and a cheap camera quick release attachment.
The rails utilize some steel rods from a storage unit I'm no longer using. The only purchased parts were the mini-bearings and a cheap camera quick release attachment.
Instructions
You'll need to modify the basic design to fit your particular rails and/or camera mount.
Other than that, it's print, assemble, and use. The rollers include small plugs on the bottom for ease of printing. THe plugs pop out easily.
Here's a short video covering the dolly design and usage process. There is also a short demonstration at the end of the video showing how well it works for tracking dolly shots:
youtube.com/watch?v=WQOJunfnQPg
The next step will be to add small cavities and o-rings to the rollers to reduce any noise created by the plastic rolling directly on the rails.
Other than that, it's print, assemble, and use. The rollers include small plugs on the bottom for ease of printing. THe plugs pop out easily.
Here's a short video covering the dolly design and usage process. There is also a short demonstration at the end of the video showing how well it works for tracking dolly shots:
youtube.com/watch?v=WQOJunfnQPg
The next step will be to add small cavities and o-rings to the rollers to reduce any noise created by the plastic rolling directly on the rails.
License
Video Camera Tracking Dolly System by robots-dreams is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Creative Commons license.
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