I was just wondering if anyone knew how to make a dolly. I have some resources but not the resources that know how to make a dolly, anything will be usefull, thank you, James IV

-- James IV (one100films@aol.com), December 18, 1999

Answers

use a weelchair

-- ed x (epinkett@yahoo.com), December 31, 1999.

I agree, Ed X, I used it once and it was cool.

-- com.com (cazzo@rosso.com), January 06, 2000.

If you can't find a wheelchair. I've been told you can use skate board wheels and plastic tubing. I'm not exactly sure of the specs. but it might be cheaper and easier to find.

-- Avery Glymph (ave_g@email.com), February 10, 2000.

Skateboard dolly plans can be found on my site. http://members.aol.com/mrpher/

I suggest however using a wheelchair. Its so much easier. You dont have to lay any dolly track.

Good luck!

-- Chris Penney (mrpher@aol.com), February 13, 2000.

I am thinking about buying a glidecam 1000 instead... it costs about 500$ in europe but that way you can have more dynamic shots and still get smooth motion. I don't see how these people are putting a tripod on a wheelchair... maybe they do without tripod but I am not making a horror movie the camera needs to be at eye-level...

-- cv (curzio@hotmail.com), March 05, 2000.

DO NOT BUY A GLIDECAM!!! Go here: www.vfx.co.nz/build.html

there are a bunch of plans for all types of equipment, even a homemade glidecam. save $- do it yourself!!!

-- Willy Kunkle (blowstuffup@hotmail.com), April 16, 2003.