Just stumbled over this new dolly system. It’s called Polly. It’s obviously that the name is a mix of the words “portable” and “dolly”. Polly is intended for filmmakers who like to work with compact camera systems like DSLRs. It’s design is very small and compact, so it would fit in a bag or similar.
Key benefits:
Here’s a prototype testing of the HexaCrane by DitoGear:
The construction looks light, but stable. Smooth Motion.
At NAB 2011, Eric Kessler of Kessler Crane presented a new computer based keyframe motion control system.
See it at NextWaveDV.com
Jag35 offers affordable products for filmmakers and on NAB 2011 they will introduce some new products.
Wireless Electronic Follow Focus Cinema kit
Cinema kit Includes:
CP2 DSLR Base Plate
CP2 Base Plate Features:
Read more at Jag35.com
Not much information but a nice video with nice gear.
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/21999047]Read more at edelkrone.com.
This is the first Episode of DV|TV. They review the Jag35 DSLR video gear, rig, monitor, electronic follow focus.
In this video Chris Duke shows how to motorize your Kessler Pocket Dolly by using a drill.
The Kessler Pocket Dolly v2.0 is a great slider, however when it comes to sliding by human hand, it is limited by the skills of the camera operator.
The “elektraDRIVE BUNDLE PACKAGE with ORACLE Controller” is a $1,314.95 add-on to their $649 slider making it a $2k package, and a whole lot of extra parts.
What if you could pull off the same motor slide effect with something you already have in your garage, using a variable speed drill–and saving $1,300!!
There are two methods:
1. From the bottom: use a 9/16 socket
2. From the top: use a sawed-off 3/16 hex key