January 25th, 2009, 04:15 PM | #1 |
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DIY SLIDER (under $50) andTEST FOOTAGE
Got an idea last night and built it today. (test footage loading on vimeo as I type)
I wanted to make a slider and was reviewing the forums for ideas. Here is my prototype. I went "outside of the box." Footage was shot with my XHA1 sitting on top of my matthews M25 tripod. DIY SLIDER TEST FOOTAGE on Vimeo Enjoy! Comments welcome. Michael |
February 20th, 2009, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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Michael...
terrific idea and great results. I think I may follow your lead here ! Thanks for sharing ! Chris |
February 24th, 2009, 02:07 PM | #3 |
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Chris,
I have a shopping list and additional video with constructon notes...email me if you want me to send you a link. I know of two other folks who are building one. Michael. |
March 5th, 2009, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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Mike,
A very fine idea I may adapt. I have been looking for a slider to put my xlh1 on for using a macro lens that can give you 5x real size. This could be adapted by placing a back and a lead screw to it so you can manually adjust it because at 5x you move the camera for focus. Using it as a slider is pretty nice, however I noticed that on your footage it is a bit bumpy at times. I wonder if you got higher profile runners if it would be smoother. Or does it get that way when you are approaching fully extended? I am going to take off with your idea and do a little building!!
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March 5th, 2009, 05:12 PM | #5 |
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Hi Dale,
Thanks for commenting. The footage was taken just minutes after it was put together. From a "birds eye" view of it. The slider is rated for 100lbs, if I remember correctly. There is zero movement up and down even at full extension, however there is a "quiver" left and right(like an arrow hitting a target). I think that can be eliminated having the top piece the full length of the assembly. The only other issue is that sometimes there is a drag when one slider stops and the extension takes over...the slower you go the harder it is to compensate. Some practice runs before hitting the record button helps a lot. Another guy made one and modified the top. He did a shoot with it the following week and he said he got some great shots with it. I have not received a critique of its performance from him yet. He is to send me some footage. I would love to see your project when you are finished! Here is the link to a video I made that contains the shopping list and construction notes: This is a password protected video on Vimeo password: sadie All parts from Lowes. Thanks for commenting. Happy building. Michael |
May 10th, 2010, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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under $60 slider track dolly
under $60 slider track dolly check it out
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May 15th, 2010, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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Sean this idea is fantastic! I was just about to make a post asking if anyone had done a shoulder mount using copper, since it seemed to be as strong as aluminum (Type L copper at least), and this is a great idea as well! I wonder if it would save even more money and be just as strong to transition to PVC for everything but the rails. And possibly use pullies on the carriage. I think I will put together some plans for a slider like this. Thanks for the great idea!
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