I have a new tutorial where I explain how I built my own camera dolly that can support the weight of the camera, the camera operator and even the focus puller, if need be. The cost is around $120 (give or take; depends where you buy the materials).
Tutorial 13
Things you’ll need:
- Plywood $10
- Skateboard wheels $50
(or you can buy camera dolly wheels from Amazon and other online sotres)
- Seat $25
- 6 feet (2 metres) of tracks $20
- Handle $10
- Metal hook $5
PLUS the tools to make this with!
Terrific tutorials, Tom. Thank you!
You are welcome! I’m happy to hear you like it.
is there a step by step build for you doorway dolly…
and do you have a parts list wheels size ect..
thanks
Heya, http://www.cinegeargrip.com are about to launch a kickstarter campaign for DIY dolly kits there will definitely be a full parts list there.
Awesome Tutorial John!
I was wondering, Is there a way to create a circular dolly track? For 360 views of a subject.
Thanks!
geat easy to make thank you
Hi Tom! I want to build a dolly just like the one in your tutorial. The issue is i can not really figure how you make the swivel wheels? Is there a bearing between the board and the aluminium corner or how exactly can i achieve what i saw on your video tut? Thanx! I love your music video school series, my go to Music video manual.
Hi Richard, yes there is a bearing between the board and the aluminium corner. I didn’t have to install that since I bought the wheels already finished so I just attached them to the board.
Thanx Tom! You rock!