How to make a DIY Camera Dolly / Tracking - Reel Deal Film School

[ashuntboy]

Need to do a diy project, oh, let's go to the KITCHEN!?!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@ashuntboy the kitchen is the natural starting ground for any DIY project. it's within easy distance of everything you might need... like tools from the garage and... food to eat.

[MrBernie001]

very good stuff actually!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@MrBernie001 haha, thank you for your support. we'll try to keep 'em coming.

[MrBernie001]

good stuff

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@MrBernie001 thanks mate.

[pawel134679]

Just subbed :)

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@pawel134679 Brilliant! Thank you - great to hear you're on board and hope you enjoy the content :) x

[technologycrazy]

woah your good in front of the camera

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@technologycrazy haha don't let Elliot hear you saying that :P he'll get all big headed on me! Thanks for the comment x

[TK42138]

great video, well presented.

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@TK42138 Thank you very much - means a lot :) Really glad you enjoyed it x

[Ainerose1000]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool

yeahh it does thanks xx

[Ainerose1000]

hey hey i was wondering what camera you have at the end i know its a sony but which one specifically thanks x

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@Ainerose1000 It's a sony Z1 :) Hope that helps x

[jojofelina]

Hey Thank You this really Helped me out... Im 13 looking to become a Movie Director in the Future and your Videos really help me out. :) Thank you!

[RCProductionable]

IF YOU NEED SPACE USE A SHED!!!!!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@RCProductionable we don't have a shed that's big enough unfortunately...how big is your shed?!

[RDWGstudios]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool Well, I could go on for ages about that!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@RDWGstudios Haha - ah maaaan...I wish we had a big shed now! haha x

[bmd77]

nice kicthen x

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@bmd77 Hahah thanks buddy! XD

[bmd77]

or you could always ask jom dolly ???

[bmd77]

mail me if you need music x

[tinotrivino]

no, to be a good filmmaker, you need to be a COSTANT filmmaker, its about hard work and not only talent.. you need a big big skin!!!!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@tinotrivino also true - you still need to be creative though :)

[tinotrivino]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool yes of course!!! :)

[mmaghfai]

Thanks for the videos very educational! So what happened to the film you made wit the DIY camera dolly? I hope all is well with the documentaries and I am looking forward to seeing them soon :)

[VAME88]

Well done gentlemen, keep those imaginations working! -VAME

[shycatstudios]

hey

where do you guys get all your equipment?

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@shycatstudios We own a few pieces but we hire most of it as and when we need it :)

[shycatstudios]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool what basics do you own?

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@shycatstudios Final Cut Studio Pro and a Sony Z1 kit x

[jaytjuh575]

our local photo store got a tripod dolly and they just couldnt sell it.. It usually was 63 euros but i got it for only 10... IT WORKS GREAT :)

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@jaytjuh575 hahah niiiiice! You seem to drive a hard bargain ;)

[jaytjuh575]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool what does bargain mean? i'm not that good at english

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@jaytjuh575 a good deal :)

[jaytjuh575]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool ah now i get it...

[airpartical]

Hey guys thanx for all these videos so far. Something thats been anoying me for ages is while making a music video and getting it into sync. How do you use just 1 camera and use jump cuts and it still stay in sync. If you could explain any tips that would be great. Thanx :)

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@airpartical Sure, the simple solution to that problem is not to use the audio from your camera: when making a music video (unless it's a live performance) get your musician to perform to the track as a guide and then in post overlay the track to sync up with your visuals, this way you can use whatever take you want, whenever you want - a quick tip - the chorus will repeat itself so you can use any chorus take when the artist is singing the chorus, which means lots of choice.

[airpartical]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool Hey thanx for your reply that helped me out. One more thing i saw a music video made by someone a few days ago and has loads of jumpcuts in. I forgot to mention that i was using a overlay track already on my music video. I cant really explain fully what i mean so check this vid out its callled Valentine's Day Is Stupid. Its the first one on youtube and it starts at 0:20 to 0:40 thats what im looking to do. Sorry for the long message lol

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@airpartical ahh ok I see - well basically he's stood in front of a green screen and so he's keyed in the background to be whatever he wants. Because he's against green it also means he can manipulate his own image - enlarging it/moving it to the right or left etc that gives the jump cut effect, in fact its likely that all the shots he used were from one single take. I dont know whether that helps? keep asking if I'm not on the right track haha :) x

[garfieldsowhat]

you like to listen to your own voice, do you? (but you are the only one ...!)

don't pratee or talking ENDLESS useless bullshit ...

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@mukeshnarayan sorry, I can't seem to find the message from you, if you could resend it we'll be more than happy to answer any questions. Sorry that you've had to wait :( x

[TheShubhkaran]

hi guys! i have made a dolly from a lawn moarer.....it is bit shaky....but it's okay.........i would love to have tutorial on miniatures from you.........we use darkness to hide our lousy miniatures.....but i want to shoot in daylight........

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@TheShubhkaran Haha awesome! A lawnmower, now thats what we're talking about! Nice thinking there :D We've actually not done too much work with miniatures, but we'll certainly consider covering them in the future if we get some more experience with them : )

[1Filmproducer]

oh yeah.... wheel chair .. thts robert rodriquezs idea lol for his film mariachi ;) soz had to point it out

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@1Filmproducer hahah don't apologise - we're not claiming to be the first people to have thought of doing something like this, we're just trying to give people ideas. Rodriquez used a wheelchair, you can use one too, or a skate board, or a skooter or out your car window or anything ;) x

[1Filmproducer]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool hahaa i like the idea of the car window ;) and good luck wiv ya film btw .. like i said in an other comment.. i cant wait till the behind scenes or posted lol ;)

[1Filmproducer]

Thanks mate... btw going to use this in my film when i get a holiday from skwl lol

[Hyminym]

Cool a new video, don't know why it didn't show up in my subscription box? You guys make great videos! This is great help!!!

[SacredEffect]

That is cool good work.

[mukeshnarayan]

Great Tutorial again. How about using a steady cam in the place of dolly, can I get the same result of a dolly shot? Can you recommend a low price steady cam for using with Canon550d? I would be writing a personal email to you shortly .

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@mukeshnarayan hey there, you certainly could use a steadycam in place of a dolly and get the same results, this obviously depends on the quality of your steadicam and your operating (it can be pretty tricky). The advantage of a proper dolly is that its firstly rock steady and secondly allows you to use longer (heavier) lenses that you'd struggle with using a steadicam (any tiny movement would be amplified on a long lens)Unfortunately i've never used a steadicam with the Cannon so can't help :(

[mukeshnarayan]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool Im still waiting for a reply to my email. Its to get practical experience on film making and to assist you.

[1Filmproducer]

YAY cool vid ive been waiting ages lol . Great vid and i cant wait till you post the behind the scene vids lol. Btw how much is the z1 (just wondering) please

Thanks

Mike :)

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@1Filmproducer they range between £2500 - £3000 new, but its possible to purchase pre owned ones for much less. Glad you liked it anyways, we've got to edit the actual promo before we can spend the time on the behind the scenes, but rest assured that it will be up in time :) x

[Filmaker92]

In all my years of watching DIY dolly tutorials that the people do the same thing over and over and over again I have never seen this DIY dolly tutorial been done. Great job guys, truly remarkable, and truly original. Now if only we can make that taller to get the actors head. LOL (; ) )

[murifilmpictures]

Great video! I built a dolly myself two years ago... It's really amazing! The shots get really cinematic! Keep up the good work!

[dhatje]

Very nice demo shots. Keep being creative.

[TheXanderhk]

what camera????

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@TheXanderhk Sony Z1

[TheAssasinsRobe]

Great video guys ! Very creative i would try it myself but i dont think my mum would be very happy if i dismantled the wheelychair im siting on right now!

[REELOnlineFilmSchool]

@TheAssasinsRobe have you got a skateboard or scooter :D

[TheAssasinsRobe]

@REELOnlineFilmSchool Nah im not that serious about doing it anyways

Bye