I think the reason people want to see YOU make these things is because they want to see you. Other than your obvious techniques in lighting, composition and color correcting, you display a from of grace in the way you handle yourself and describe the process. It's a presentation method that puts you at the top of my list for DIY projects.
@mjyounkers5264
11 жыл бұрын
For a longer track without any bounce effect, you could also use the full track and buy two of them, then put a t-joint of pvc between the two 90 degree elbows, match the width increase in the dolly and baseplate, and then attach pvc support legs (with rounded caps on the ends) to each side on the added t-joints that are the same height as your tripod. Thank you for all you do! You are such a help to us poor film students...
@parrot340
11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! I did have the same problem as others, where the wheals did not fit in the grove of the shelving rails. simple just put two layers of magnetic tape that sorts out the problem.
@icejunki
6 жыл бұрын
I love human ingenuity. Thanks for showing us in a clear way how to put this rig together.
@cheeseitzz
13 жыл бұрын
KABLAM. Nice work, much more simple than building a bigger dolly that you would normally connect the tripod to instead of the camera. Love it!
@TomBabbTV
13 жыл бұрын
I pretty much built mine the same way, except for the cutting board (BTW good idea) I used a piece of scrap wood. I didn't use PVC for the ends, I bolted some scrap 2" aluminum angel to the ends that also acted as a stop for the dolly. I enjoy your tutorials, keep up the good work! Cheers
@Caladras
9 жыл бұрын
This build looks good. Simple, yet very functional. Definitely gonna build one of these as soon as I get my hands on some rollerskate wheels.
@jalfudotcom
12 жыл бұрын
great video as usual..... 1 item you might want to swap is the magnetic strip w/adhesive....you can use magnetic sign material that is adhesive-less, and easy to cut. You can find it at a sign suppler or most sign shops.
@phxdrummer16
8 жыл бұрын
Built one! IT'S SPECTACULAR! One thing to note.... I scored my wheels on a pair of old rollerblades at Goodwill($10), they are too wide to actually fit INTO the track, but fit on top quiet nicely! Another thing, maybe make it look more professional instead of using pvc ends for your rails/ track... use more shelf rails cut to size. Granted it takes more space, it's way better than gaff tape you'll need to replace due to being compacted over time.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
You could easily do twice as long, just get another shelf rail instead of cutting one in two. The catch is you'll need to support the rails on either end with sawhorses or a pair of tripods. Trying to support rails that long in the middle would lead to some serious sagging on each end.
@getpagesmart
12 жыл бұрын
This looks really easy and I love the affects you get from the moving camera, good job.
@speterlewis
6 жыл бұрын
I think it would be possible to "trap" the rig by modifying this so that a mirror image of the track was positioned upside down on top. And the you could totally add a motor to it. One of the best DIY rigs online. Excellent ideas!
@RedSpectrumPictures
13 жыл бұрын
great idea, probably the best version of a tripod dolly I have ever seen on youtube, thats out of all the DIY versions. I have a full sized tripod dolly system, would be great to see what you think of it in my videos, I didnt make it though, a friend makes them and sells them online
@olegivavov
9 жыл бұрын
Отлично! Самый хороший и простой, для самостоятельного исполнения вариант слайдера, из тех вариантов которые я видел (а смотрел штук 30 разных видео). Попробую повторить
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
@CALICOTV301 If it makes you feel any better, it's not my table saw. I had a friend cut the cutting board up for me, which is what I encourage everyone to do.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
Skateboard wheels won't fit inside the shelf rails.
@JacanaProductions
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent, I just build a little min dolly and wondered how to attach it to my beefy tripod (have the same as you) The shelf rail is just what I needed!
@DirectorCM
4 жыл бұрын
Someone shared your channel with me today because (according to them) we look alike Lol Always great to find other Indie low budget filmmaking channels!
@john91722
12 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for these videos. I really enjoy seeing all of the Do It Yourself projects and video tips. Hoping that the economy will pick up soon so I be able to afford doing some of these!
@frugalfilmmaker
11 жыл бұрын
Maybe not. I used it to cover the holes in the shelf rails (to make the track smoother), but you could always try it.
@the13thwolfman
13 жыл бұрын
Another great episode. Really begining to dig these this is really nice how you came up with this.
@themightyquinner123
11 жыл бұрын
That video was both informative and professional. I think you missed your calling as a teacher. Cheers
@CharonSin
12 жыл бұрын
Good Job. I love the Ikea cutting board idea. I will have to make one now.
@patrickrobinsonphotography2699
11 жыл бұрын
hi, just a thought. To have the dolly/camera stay put,you can maybe mirror the rail to the top of the dolly also so that the wheels have contact at the top and bottom. Swap the elbows 3 way 90 degree elbows So now, instead of 4 - 90 degree elbows, you will have 8 - 3 way 90 degree elbows.
@MrNyuntshwe
13 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your clear and precise guide of building an effective slider. I'm going to build one today. Thanks again.
@53glowe
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent video...well done. Here comes another project. Cheers Gary (Australia).
@MrNyuntshwe
12 жыл бұрын
I'm going to copy one for me this weekend!! Thanks a lot Mr. Frugal!!
@GozaProductions
11 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the reply, I'm not upset lol, you just seemed aggravated that people wanted to see your version! lol
@HikeordieTV
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Very generous of you to share that info. Really useful.
@diegoestrada7798
11 жыл бұрын
I finished the build and it came great! awesome directions !
@frugalfilmmaker
13 жыл бұрын
@SoulTempleStudios If you make it any longer, I wouldn't recommend you mount the track on a tripod. Use two separate supports (like a pair of sawhorses) and you should be just fine.
@frugalfilmmaker
11 жыл бұрын
It is moved by hand. I tried the string (or in my case, fishing line) technique, but it never looked as good as when I just used two hands.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
A board would work as well, but would require much more care in using. The rails (which you also have to be careful with) keep your wheels in check.
@zuzkarory
10 жыл бұрын
i like this and your tripod dolly too. 2 questions, do you have the track screwed directly onto tripod head? cuz my cheap tripod doesn't let me remove the head, its permanently on there. would i have to remove it for this design? also, how much would you charge for one of these? i'd really like to buy one from you. thanks for answering
@jjm875
10 жыл бұрын
This is a great solution! Now I can use the old rollerblades and cut up my wife's Ikea bread board to make moving video shots smoother.
@schumache101
10 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, I am totally making this for my movies in the future. Thanks for uploading- subscribed!
@supremeleaderkimjongun5332
4 жыл бұрын
its been 5 years, did you made this for your movies?
@frugalfilmmaker
13 жыл бұрын
@NitsanPictures I noticed this as well. I bet if I used new rollerblade wheels instead of used ones, I'd fare better. New wheels, however, are four times as expensive.
@ProjectCarTV
13 жыл бұрын
@thefrugalfilmmaker I just attached a video to this on a slider I made for around $10. I like your idea much better than mine, but I'm of the same opinion as you, there is no limit to what you can create with a little ingenuity and a lack of funds!!!
@Factus66
10 жыл бұрын
With the four bolts holding the plate to the rails, and sitting on the table (which raises the whole track up a little), do you have anything under the PVC ends to keep it from tipping when you move the dolly?
@BioNickMovies
12 жыл бұрын
Very very simple, but magnific. Congratulations.
@dcfcrams4ever
12 жыл бұрын
Hey great video :) Just three questions - is it OK to use a gopro hd with it (with the tripod adaptor) and also can you do the project with all manual tools e.g. hand saws, maybe a dremel or something? Finally do you have any ideas as to what kind of motor I could put on the end to make it move for a GoPro HD timelapse (say I wanted it to last for an hour or so) Thanks for the great videos!
@jalilabdul1763
9 жыл бұрын
u are marvellous and best,am thinking how to build my dolly and jib crane and also slider when i saw your tutorial am very happy.u great man
@ChrisBrown1957
12 жыл бұрын
Some of the shots look like zooms; I've read that the easiest way to avoid this is to have it pan past foreground items so it gives a sense of depth. I'm also building my own dolly ... a very simple design that stops the dolly coming off the rail. It uses two 1M steel rods, 4x 20mm corner angles, some "U" channel aluminium and 4 pulleys used for washing lines. (these have a screw on the metal plate) Camera plate is 3" x 5", run is 36" so very compact
@reagan01
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos! What are your thoughts on just using a nice flat board attached to a tripod instead of building the rail system?
@chiru679
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Frugalfilmmaker, I have a doubt on few things you showed in this video. I have one sad Tripod where I am not able to pull out Quick Release + Ball Head. So, I got to see your video on 'Sima Quick connect' which is again connected to Mini Ball head. But, I don't see how you connected them. Can you please guide me on this?
@spacefdeviceweb
12 жыл бұрын
Looks really cool. I wasactually thinking about roller blades, but this is much better. For minimizing damages in case of camera falls, it could be possible to have a rope. Even if it might still fall, it might also slow down the speed when it falls and limit damages. Just thought about that, may be there are better ideas to dig :-)
@Lupo2punto0
10 жыл бұрын
If you double the rail and put that upside down...attach the two rail systems togheter with a couple of t-joints and you will have the rail locking the trolley in place...it's more safe and can help with that tilt shots and that extreme angles...
@eddiewitchcraft6574
10 жыл бұрын
What size is the counter sink bit part. I bought a1/2 inch with a1/4 inch shaft, and the counter sink screw doesn't fit? thanks
@BitesCGI
11 жыл бұрын
Just a random idea for a timelapse type of thing... What if you took a kitchen timer, Took off the actually dial part, and put a spool on it instead (for example, a spool you would get from a sewing kit) and then you could attach a string to the spool and the dolly, then attach the timer saayyyy 2 feet away, and crank up the timer, and let it roll. So the timer would pull the dolly in as it rotated... A different sized spool could be used to control the speed of the pull too.
@homicidalmasturbator
13 жыл бұрын
Simply the best I've seen so far, thanks a bunch :) Keep up the good work
@masterfulnerds
12 жыл бұрын
there are many great tripods out there. just make sure that you get a fluid head. it costs more but that's what you need for video.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
@c016872 For me, the wheels actually touch the magnetic strip. Riding on the rails would cause nasty binding and a jittery picture.
@firminmusic
11 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much for your wonderful videos. For the kind of video clips I record (you can pick an example on my channel if you want to know what I'm talking about), I need to build a trolley dolly, and add a small electric motor in it to control it with a switcher, do you think it's possible? should it be on the trolley, or on the rail with a string? thank's for your answer. Greetings from Switzerland, Firmin.
@ludi4u
11 жыл бұрын
just one great passion put into a lovely DYS tutorial...THX!
@lindamuvic8110
11 жыл бұрын
Wow great video, really clear and easy to understand and it's exactly what I need. Thanks.
@sorenholsclaw2813
8 жыл бұрын
Can this rig handle a larger dslr? From the video it seems that this rig could not do big cameras. Thanks, love your videos! 😄
@SOLCUTTA
11 жыл бұрын
Hello! Just want to say first that all your videos are awesome! I would like to know what would be a good way to mount this to a standard tripod that doesn't have a quick-connect? I have a very old, but good and sturdy tripod that just has the standard screw that you would screw in to the bottom of your camera. The screw comes out about an 1/8th of an inch from the plate. Would there be a way screw this in to the dolly that would be stable? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
@DuckHouseProductions
13 жыл бұрын
Also - you could change it so there are eight wheels - four on top and four on another two rails which are upside-down. That way it couldn't fall off so easily.
@TransformerslNC
11 жыл бұрын
If you built two tracks and placed one over the wheels, attaching the two track assemblies with tees between the 90 degree elbows, even though this would effectively double your cost, would it also not be safer and more stable (in case of accidents?)
@guerrillastylefilms
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Im going to build this to get dolly shots at SEMA (the worlds largest auto trade show) in Las Vegas. Dolly shots always look great with cars. Im going to get my cutting board from WalMart though, since there is no IKEA in Nevada. lol
@emv1031
7 жыл бұрын
always funny when a DIY video says "these are all the tools you need" and lay down a few basic things but then half way through they start using a big ass expensive table saw haha. nice slider though, picked up a few ideas from the video (y)
@DanielS2001
13 жыл бұрын
Now you can use the longer scrap piece of the cutting board for a DIY shoulder mount, too. :)
@parker_gibbons
13 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Tis is the best slider tutorial I have seen yet!
@brianbobcat
11 жыл бұрын
How much weight do you think this rig could hold? I'm thinking of modifying a lot of this to be metal conduit instead of PVC to hold my professional camcorder.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
Ugh. Not sure what to tell you. You might have to use something else for the rails. Maybe aluminum channel. Take your wheels to the hardware store and start slapping them into anything that resembles dolly track.
@spyder000069
8 жыл бұрын
You could just make a duplicate rail system and invert it leaving some space so that the wheels dont catch but so that it holds the wheels on the track. The top and bottom rails can be attached with T fittings.
@boxopretzels
11 жыл бұрын
0:52 professional acting 101: never let anything disrupt you role in the scene
@BasicLee1
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.I use every Ideal camera rigs you desind and they work.Thumb ups. and good work. from Bytback Inc.
@SentioSilvano
13 жыл бұрын
wouldn't a work around be put wheels underneath
@shawnb3d
11 жыл бұрын
seems to me success depends on the right roller blade wheels being able to ride inside the shelf track. So I guess you buy the track 1st, then make sure your roller blade wheels fit into the track. Everything else should be easy to make work.
@serge333999
12 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Simple, tout est facile à trouver et ça semble donner un mouvement très fluide.
@IncreaseYouth
12 жыл бұрын
What tripod did you use to mount the dolly to? I need a tripod with a good release plate like the one you mounted to the Ikea board.
@dcfcrams4ever
12 жыл бұрын
Could you please make a quick mod to that or even just suggest some materials so I could turn it in to a moving time-lapse dolly? I am looking at motors but I do not have a clue what I am doing. What sort of motor should I use? I am looking for a cheap, battery powered motor that would make a time-lapse last for around 1 hour - any ideas? Absolutely love these videos by the way, saving me and others tons of money on these camera accessories. Keep it up I love these videos!
@iblackey19
12 жыл бұрын
Hey got a quick question.... is there a less permanent way of doing this? I only have one quick release plate and I don't want to only use this tripod for this track. Any suggestions?
@frugalfilmmaker
13 жыл бұрын
@TheSlimeBox I have two identical video tracks in my editor (Vegas Pro 10). I lower the opacity on the lower track (which dims the video) and create a mask for each group on the upper layer. Basically I'm cutting a "positive" hole in the top video track so the dim bottom track appears to surround it. I also feather the mask for the soft edge.
@frugalfilmmaker
11 жыл бұрын
Tried it, didn't work. :(
@CardsDesign
11 жыл бұрын
Do you just move the camera by hand? Or do you think something like a string or long rubber band would work?
@doubledoubleandfries
12 жыл бұрын
Hello Frugal filmmaker! Q: Any sort of reason to go with this route as opposed to something that is fixed like a more conventional design? Essentially: why did you build it this way? Thanks!
@ncank
13 жыл бұрын
you can actually make one more track to stick the slider. first will be standing under the slider's wheels, second will be on the slider's wheels.
@frugalfilmmaker
13 жыл бұрын
@getreferals I don't know why it wouldn't, but you may need a beefier ball head.
@ISRAADVISUALS
6 жыл бұрын
after 7 yrs it is still worth it
@PBMediaWorld
12 жыл бұрын
(Thanks: Here are some other videos you may like.) Ok, how do you add this feature into KZitem? If you don't mind me asking? Thx, the curious one...
@filmmakerkid13
12 жыл бұрын
What tripod do you use? Please reply! I'm making a film Christmas break! And I need ideas and answers as soon as possible! Thanks you!
@danpratt2148
12 жыл бұрын
Most quick release plates don't have a removable screw, it's permanently attached. The link you posted isn't the one in the video.
@hansbachtold1966
6 жыл бұрын
Just great, simple,quick and cheap.
@ProofThatGodExists
11 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. Presently looking for narrower wheels.
@ClarkPheasant
12 жыл бұрын
I ordered standard Rollerblade wheels. They don't fit into any of the shelving rails. They roll along the edges. Any thoughts?
@Bigwingrider1800
9 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. this has nothing to do with the vid, my question is what is a cheap video editing software up to 5 tracks plus. Something easy to use (never done it mostly youtoub vids). Thanks
@raybarber9526
9 жыл бұрын
Bigwingrider1800 Have a look at Premiere Elements
@Bigwingrider1800
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@chef-flaco.
11 жыл бұрын
i had an idea to do a similar thing but instead of having the shelving as tracks you could maybe if i could figure out how to do it split a few feet of like 1/2' pvc to make sort of a half pipe and roll it on that. just gota find a way to split it, do you know if thats possible?
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
Tried that. PVC is nowhere near as sturdy as the shelving rails.
@hmodyshebay6159
10 жыл бұрын
from where did you get the basic or where can i find the basic
@izaya35
13 жыл бұрын
@TheFrugalFilmmaker, could i ise the whole diy table dolly and just make the track wider?
@SoulTempleStudios
13 жыл бұрын
will this build still work if i want to make the track longer?
@c016872
12 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the wheels should ride on the surface of the rails or actually touch the magnetic strip. I have having an issue with the rails not being completely smooth, contemplating doubling us on the magnetic tape in hopes of a smoother surface for the wheels to roll on. Any thoughts?
@mp3remix171
13 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! i will defenetli bluild this!! but i was woundering, the patr list is in insches right? cuz im from europe so i only understand cm haha, do u mind convering the mesures into cm? thanx for a great show!:D
@dagbli
12 жыл бұрын
what not making the trolley dolly stick to the track so it dont fall off? Like f.ex. wheeles on bout side of the track??
@Agamimg360
11 жыл бұрын
Id like to offer this idea if you would add four 45 angle joints to were your wheel asimblies go and turning your track agle ouward to were the wheels would roll in them it might also lock the dolly onto the rig and by adding some end stops on the tracks it should stay on even at extreem angles
@FurosImageFilms
12 жыл бұрын
uum'h Were did you buy/get your Video Camera???
@frugalfilmmaker
11 жыл бұрын
You didn't do anything wrong, I was just trying to be funny, not defensive. Sorry about that.
@frugalfilmmaker
12 жыл бұрын
My tripod is a Bogen 501 head on top of Manfrotto 3046 sticks.
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