Camera Dolly on the Cheap: How-To Series
783 views · Published 29 February 2016 · 5:24 · Indexed 6 October 2026
Channel: ROKKIT44 · 2016 · Film & Animation
As part of ROKKIT 2016, I wanted to do a few support videos that give away some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. Materials: 2x angled aluminum strips about 36" long 1x cheap skateboard (preferably new) 1x strip of sturdy metal approx. 1”x 8" 2x 1/4" locking nuts for the skateboard trucks 7x 1/4” bolts 7x 1/4” nuts 7x 1/4” washers 1x piece of wood that 36” long, 12” wide and 1/2"-1” thick 1x scrap steel or aluminum to cover the ends of the aluminum strips 2x small zip strips 1x can of black paint to make it fancy Tools: - drill & drillbits - 1-5 minute epoxy suitable for metal - metal file - metal shears or a hacksaw - screw driver Optional: - Manfrotto reticulating arm - adaptor to go to 1/4” bolts - Manfrotto camera clamp
