DIY Camera Dolly Track

Описание: I wanted to add greater stability to the motion shots in my videos and began looking at various DIY slider and track designs for the camera dolly I recently purchased. I decided to use aluminium angle as opposed to PVC because I wanted my slider to be at least 72 inches for the shots I wanted to do and I really didn't feel comfortable that PVC would remain ridgid or stable for that length.

There were two ways I could have laid out the aluminium angle; in a L-shape configuration or a V-shape configuration. I did a test with the L-shape configuration and discovered that unless I had the wheels of he dolly lined up perfectly the axles rubbed against the vertical side causing noise and vibration which was unacceptable. So, I went with the V-shape configuration and I am very pleased with the result. This keeps the dolly going in the proper direction even if the wheels are not quite lined up correctly and is virtually silent. It is light weight, ridgid and can be easily disassembled for storage or shipment with simple hand tools.

It is important to note that weather you use an L-shape or V-shape configuration for your track you need to ensure that the wheels on your dolly are aligned and locked tightly into position to run straight and thoroughly test on the track before mounting your camera on the dolley.

Aluminum angle comes in several pre-cut lengths. So, if you only need a 36" track that size is readly available and less expensive.

In order to identify how far apart the aluminium angles for your dolly need to be simply measure the distance between the edge of the wheels and add 1 inch to either end of the flat stock to get the correct length. So, if the center line of your wheels are 5 inches apart you will need a cross member that is 7 inches long and center up your holes. You can also add a threaded hole in the middle so that you can mount it on your tripod.

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Parts List:

2 - 1/8"x2"x2"x72" aluminium angle
1 - 1/8"x2"x24" aluminum flat stock
4 - 1/4"x2&1/4" screws & nuts
8 - 1/4" washers
4 - 1/4" lock washers

Tools List:

1 - drill
1 - 1/4" drill bit
1 - screw driver
1 - wrench or pliers
1 - hack saw with metal blade


Video Gear & Editing Software Used For This Video :

** Camera
Canon VIXIA HF R80
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(I actually use an older model which Canon no longer produces)

** Microphone
Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
https://amzn.to/2Gh2RCR

** Microphone
External Lavalier Microphone with 20' audio cable + Accessory Bundle for Canon VIXIA
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** Lighting
Linco Lincostore Photography Equipment Photo Studio Lighting
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** Tripod
I3ePro Professional 72-inch Tripod 3-way Panhead Tilt Motion with Built In Bubble Leveling
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** Editing Software
Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X10
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