A dolly is a cart which usually travels along a track. The camera is mounted on the dolly and and records the shot as it moves.
As shown in this image, the professionals use large piece of equipment to be able to track scenes using a dolly shot, however, we are unable to do this so I have researched methods of how to use a dolly shot when you are on a budget and I found out a useful tip for this method of filming which makes it quick and easy to get the shot you need:
Tracking Shot
This is considered to be synonymous with the dolly shot
We could adapt this to the equipment that we have available as we are using our own camera and have a tripod available to us also even though they will not be to this professional standard.
Stedicam
Steadicam is a brand of camera stabilizing mount for motion picture cameras that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement. It allows a smooth shot, even when moving quickly over an uneven surface.
We plan to use a steadicam in some of our scenes to give it a smooth and professional look and make it easy for the viewer to watch. If the scene was filmed all rough with the camera moving around jaggedly constantly it would look unprofessional and make it difficult for the viewer to see what action is happening within the scene.
This is the steadicam we have access to and will be using:
We plan to use a steadicam in some of our scenes to give it a smooth and professional look and make it easy for the viewer to watch. If the scene was filmed all rough with the camera moving around jaggedly constantly it would look unprofessional and make it difficult for the viewer to see what action is happening within the scene.
This is the steadicam we have access to and will be using:
In the hope to achieve shots such as ;



It’s all very well finding a 9 minute you tube video on how to make a dolly tracking system but you are not going to make this. Research and find solutions that you can apply. Try using carts, trolleys and chairs with wheels to see if these can be used successfully. The same goes for the use of a steadicam. If you have access to one show it and show the results.
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