A dolly can allow you to record a scene with your video camera while moving around or away from the subject.
A dolly is used in film and video production to track a camera towards or away from a subject seamlessly, without the bouncing movement that might happen if the shot was recorded by a camera person while walking. Dollys can be moved quickly, and can hold a video camera on a tripod, as well as a camera person operating that camera. In order to move a dolly in a straight line, or in a curved arc, you need to have a track to put it on.
Instructions
1. Measure the width between your dolly wheels.
2. Take a piece of PVC pipe approximately a half inch larger than your wheel, and slice it length ways to create a long, open, pipe. The length can be as long as your desired shot.
3. Drill the PVC pip into a thick piece of wood (for instance a 2 x 4) in order to ground your track. While a 2 x 4 may be the easiest to find, you can use any type or piece of wood that provides sufficient ground clearance.
4. Lay your PVC pipe dolly track down where you would like to use your dolly. Slide the wheel of your dolly into the open pipes, and start shooting.
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