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Make a Guerilla Camera Dolly

video Make a Guerilla Camera Dolly
Learn how to get cool camera dolly shots using a rain gutter.
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Jan 1, 2012. 5:22 PMmodhappy says:
Is the motorized arm from a programmable telescope ? that is freakin sweet!! this has to be the most McGyver-ish thing i have ever seen nice work
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Sep 27, 2011. 11:05 PMsensoryhouse says:
Very nice!

Working on my fourth prototype right now. Check the video for some of the build process.



Dec 31, 2011. 4:39 PMalaskanbychoice says:
Where did you get the remote arm and how much did it cost ? That adds a whole new meaning to the videos.
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Jan 1, 2012. 4:23 PMsensoryhouse says:
I break it down in this 'ible.
Dec 31, 2011. 4:38 PMalaskanbychoice says:
I like it, nice and simple and it performs well.
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Oct 28, 2009. 4:52 PMFrivolous Engineering says:
Simple, quick, and inexpensive!
Great  'ible
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Oct 28, 2009. 3:39 PM3BricksHigher says:
You show the best tips.  Soon I'll be creditting you on my vids!!!
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Oct 28, 2009. 1:44 PMwibrle says:
Cool trick, and it gives a great filming effect.
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Oct 27, 2009. 10:36 PMNextraker says:
that is so awesome... and its so simple to make... I've seen robot like dolly's that are very very expensive... this one is cheap to make and seems to work just fine...
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Oct 28, 2009. 12:10 PMChappyShowcase (author) says:
 Yeah....it has its limits.  But is a great alternative to spending hundreds on a dolly if you just need a simple shot.
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Oct 28, 2009. 2:25 AMgreeenpro says:
Wow!  What a great idea.  Thanks!
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Oct 28, 2009. 12:09 PMChappyShowcase (author) says:
 Sure...it really does work.
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Oct 28, 2009. 4:10 AMLUCCHINA says:
Very Clever!!!
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Oct 28, 2009. 12:09 PMChappyShowcase (author) says:
 Thank You
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Oct 28, 2009. 10:18 AMgagfilms says:
That is an awesome tip...thanks!
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Oct 28, 2009. 12:09 PMChappyShowcase (author) says:
 Certainly.
Oct 28, 2009. 10:24 AMTomboys says:
I LOVE you for sharing this.  This is something I can make.
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Oct 28, 2009. 12:08 PMChappyShowcase (author) says:
 That is exactly what i hoped to hear.

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