This is probably a dumb question coming from someone who never even used a dolly. But why wouldn't the above cart with the fat rubber tires be just as smooth? Also, has anyone here ever used or seen a dolly with tracks like a tank?
[quote author=Mike link=board=Clips;num=1103878480;start=15#24 date=12/24/04 at 22:38:06]This is probably a dumb question coming from someone who never even used a dolly. But why wouldn't the above cart with the fat rubber tires be just as smooth? Also, has anyone here ever used or seen a dolly with tracks like a tank?[/quote]
for 85% of the time the wagon I posted would be perfect for smooth shots. Most $5000 + dollys actually do have tires like that with dips in the middle of them to put on a track. Youll save money by buying this and just throwing on the wheels and brackets as well as leaving the tires on. Plus it looks great IMO
That set-up would work with perfectly even ground (warehouse concrete floor or wood floors for example). Any dips or uneven areas would cause some problems however. With a track set-up you can compensate for this by leveling out the track.
Also that wagon has a truck on the front (steering wheels) meaning it can only be pulled. You try pushing it and you will be all over the map. That wagon has very few uses for dolly work and is too limiting.
What about the PVC? Did you simply lay each piece on the ground or are they attached in some manner??
Awsome results though I really want to try and build one- - I just finished building the $14 steady cam and it came out ok. Having both would be great!