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How to Build a DIY wooden dolly platform for smooth camera shots on PVC tracks

Aug 12, 2010 09:57 PM
A person using a power drill on a wooden surface.

When it comes to filmmaking, especially cinematography, indie filmmakers need to acquire a DIY sensibility in order to get their films made, because film equipment is nowhere near cheap. But DIY is.

This video will show you how to construct a homemade track dolly. This dolly is basically a wooden platform with wheels that runs on PVC tracks. It will end up costing you less than a hundred bucks and only a couple hours time. See how to make this camera dolly!

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