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BPatterson
05-05-2008, 05:49 PM
hey guys, so i've searched up and down this forum in search for a good, solid design for a doorway dolly. when i say doorway dolly i don't mean a dolly that runs off of skater wheels on a pvc track.
I'm wondering if anybody out there has built a real doorway dolly and would be willing to share there plans for it.

Thanks
Brad Patterson

hoarp001
05-05-2008, 06:07 PM
Do you want one that runs on tracks or one that has big tyres that just roll on the ground?

BPatterson
05-05-2008, 06:09 PM
one that roles on the ground.

hoarp001
05-05-2008, 06:12 PM
Your really giving yourself a DIY challenge there unless you only ever dolly on a bowling lane.

Even a crack between two tiles will translate to a massive jerk on the camera unless you use damping and suspension and steadicam-like camera support etc etc.

http://www.homebuiltstabilizers.com/MembersRigs/dollies/rudimeierdolly/index.htm

Theres a few like that on homebuiltstabilizers.com