{"id":81382,"date":"2016-09-09T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=81382"},"modified":"2016-09-13T13:53:02","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T18:53:02","slug":"diy-filmmaking-build-a-60-dolly-for-lightweight-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/diy-filmmaking-build-a-60-dolly-for-lightweight-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"build-a-very-basic-dolly-rig-for-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras-for-under-60\">Build a very basic dolly rig\u00a0for DSLR and mirrorless cameras for under $60.<\/h2>\n<p><em>All images and GIFs via David F Sandberg\/ponysmasher\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Lights Out\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4786282\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Lights Out<\/em><\/a> director <a title=\"David F Sandberg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2497546\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">David F Sandberg<\/a> shows you how to build a very simple DIY dolly rig in <strong>one of the best tutorial videos ever made<\/strong>. Seriously. Can we just go ahead and make all video tutorials like this? Here is the video from his <a title=\"ponysmasher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCp1DqwNVcFrft1wuPXM9rFQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ponysmasher<\/a> YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xEt_a2p0w5U?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>These are the supplies and steps you need to know and follow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81415 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - supplies\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - supplies\" width=\"755\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=300,128 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=277,118 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=359,153 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=543,232 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=560,239 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Supplies.jpg?resize=150,64 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplies (~$58.44)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood (Big enough to hold your extended tripod)<\/li>\n<li>4 Corner Brackets<\/li>\n<li>8 Bolts and Nuts<\/li>\n<li>8 Wood Screws<\/li>\n<li>8 Skateboard Wheels<\/li>\n<li>PVC Pipe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81416 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - brackets\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - brackets\" width=\"755\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=300,149 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=277,138 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=359,179 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=543,270 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=560,279 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Brackets.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Attach the four corner brackets to the piece of wood using the wood screws. Trim the excess screws off with a saw.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81414 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - screws\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - screws\" width=\"755\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=300,104 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=277,96 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=359,125 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=543,188 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=560,194 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Screws.jpg?resize=150,52 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Attach two skateboard wheels to each of the brackets. (Remember to do this after attaching the brackets.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81417 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - wheels\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - wheels\" width=\"755\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=300,133 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=277,123 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=359,159 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=543,241 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=560,248 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Wheels.jpg?resize=150,67 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0Place the wood platform with\u00a0wheels on the PVC pipe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81418 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - rig\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - rig\" width=\"755\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=300,156 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=277,144 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=359,186 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=543,282 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=560,291 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Rig.jpg?resize=150,78 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Place your tripod on the wood platform. Tape into place to firmly attach it. Add your camera to the tripod and you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81409 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - push\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_Push.gif\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - push\" width=\"755\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you need to extend your rails, connect multiple pieces of PVC pipe together. It&#8217;s easier to transport shorter pipe with connectors, rather than trying to lug around and transport long pipes. Be sure to connect through the inside of the pipe to keep the dolly smooth.<\/p>\n<p>If the PVC pipe is thin and flexible, you can <strong>slice a short piece of PVC open<\/strong> and stick it in between two longer pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81406 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - pvc\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_PVC_Insert.gif\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - pvc\" width=\"755\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the PVC pipe is thicker, <strong>get a smaller pipe to slide inside<\/strong>. You can use gaff tape to make a point for the pieces to connect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81427 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras -insert with tape\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Dolly_PVC_Insert_With_Tape.gif\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras -insert with tape\" width=\"755\" height=\"321\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, like Sandberg said, this isn&#8217;t going to hold an ALEXA or studio camera. It&#8217;s great for mirrorless,\u00a0DSLRs, or lightweight Blackmagic cameras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81421 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - example\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY_Sandberg_Dolly_Rig.gif\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras - example\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now take Sandberg&#8217;s advice and go make movies, not excuses. Well, also make the dolly, too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-81411 size-full\" title=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras \" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Filmmaking: Build a $60 Dolly for Lightweight Cameras \" width=\"755\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=266,300 266w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=277,312 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=359,404 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=543,611 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=560,630 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Make_Movies_Not_Excuses.jpg?resize=150,169 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0<a title=\"download both of Sandberg&#039;s posters here\" href=\"http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/RXPuD\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">download both of Sandberg&#8217;s posters here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more DIY filmmaking?<\/strong> Be sure to check out all of our DIY posts and keep up with the blog for more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build a very basic dolly rig for DSLR and mirrorless cameras for under 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