DIY Camera Slider UNDER $10 in 10 MINUTES

[@JChenTech]

wow this is brilliant!

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@roboarjun]

Hi I subbed you channel 2-3 months ago @Jason Chen WOW!

[@Jestunes]

Definitely the best DYI camera slide I've seen on KZbin for cheap. Good job.

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Wow, thanks!

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

"And now you have a random string" 🤣

[@Ira88881]

There are some things you shouldn’t go mega-cheap on, and I think this is one of them. You can get a 3-wheel motorized dolly, with remote control, three speeds, reversible directions, from Neewer or others, for $69. For tabletop work, that’s all you need, and it will also do 360 degree pans. For tripod use, or using two stands, take a plank of wood, slap some molding on the edges, and you’re good to go. Hey, I’m into clever ideas like this...and it can also work on the vertical whereas mine can’t...but it doesn’t even look like you’re going to get a smooth slide with this. The difference in diameter between the pvc pipes looks like way too much. But if someone IS planning to build this, I would stick a piece of wooden dowel in the pvc tracks to stiffen them up. I’m putting together an 8-foot “slider” for my motorized dolly. Three 8-foot pieces of lumber (plank and two side moldings) and glue, and that’s IT. No cutting...no screws...only have to drill a few holes to mount to the stands. And 8 freaking feet!!!

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

I will be making higher quality sliders made with metal and even ones with motors. This was just a really cheap and easy way to get a somewhat decent slider shot and is super easy to build. These other ones may require a 3d printer or extra skills with tools that some may not have.

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Good job, looks like it works. Hopefully the pipe does not come un done and camera falls knowing my luck?

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Just can't use too heavy of a camera. If you want, you can glue the end together for each connection. I will be updating this soon with a nicer one made with metal rails. Will cost a little more but will most likely be around $50

[@JayPatel-uu2ix]

Nice work you can also use powder on pvc pipes to smoothening more

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Great idea. I was also thinking like some sort of lube. I am currently working on a cheap metal slider that will be butter smooth!

[@JayPatel-uu2ix]

@@TheEngineeringFilmmaker i was inspired by your idea and tried doing same but not with pvc. Check out below link i have showed how i shot video in last .30 sec kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmsaqGeorV1apY

[@alexanderlvt]

Great tip. And with a bit of experimentation there are improvements to be made making it work even better. Thanks for the tip 😊

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

You bet!

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Thank Bro

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Glad it helped

[@bobuk5722]

Hmm, how did you get the 'T' piece slider to slide? These components are all push fits, otherwise they would leak in their intended use. In fact these T pieces usually have an internal ridge to prevent them being pushed right onto the pipe at all, I think I got a glimpse of it. Either you used an oversized component or you have left a step out. BobUK.

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

The part that actually slides on the rails is oversized. From what I remember, the rails are 1/2 inch piping and the sliders are 3/4 inch so there is a lot of clearance.

[@ishworshrestha2513]

Can you make more film making tools

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

100% coming soon

[@rango-konk]

Hey man....Consider this comment as a pat in the back : YOU NEED TO GET BALL-BEARINGS, AND PROBABLY RETHINK OF THE WHOLE PROJECT.

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Hey Rango, This project was meant to be cheap (under $10) which was too low to include premium items like bearings. I know they are important but this was meant to be super easy to make. If you want a more smooth motion with this project, you can add lube to the rails which will help the pvc slide better. I am making a video soon about making a more "solid" slider. It will include metal rails, 3d printed or metal end caps, and bearings for a very smooth sliding motion. On top of that I will also be adding a motor to it in a different video to make it motorized. I am most or less making a series about sliders starting from very cheap to nice with a motor but not breaking the bank.

[@ndidgenous]

niiiice! thanks man, very useful

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Glad it helped!

[@ahmadai2255]

This is nice. Should try to make it very soon

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Thanks! I will be making more videos soon about more solid sliders and even ones with motors, but the budget will be a little higher with those! Stay tuned

[@TheMagicMinute]

Thank you!

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

No problem

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

well done buddy, nice video

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Thanks for the visit

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Really cool...not $10🤟🏻

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

How so?

[@JyotiSaikia]

Very nice... Thank you..

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Welcome 😊

[@thelightandshadowinsidemee8263]

Cool

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Glad it helped!

[@EdgeNetworkstv]

Hell naw. I wasn't expecting Iggy lmmfao. ok I had to like this video just because of that.

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Thanks! lol I almost didn't put it in. Im glad I did!

[@francescoxyz000]

It's ridiculous!

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

As in good or bad? I am currently working on a new version made of metal and 3d printed materials.

[@robertrook2714]

You need to turn in your man card.. moving on

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

Sorry to hear that.

[@SabrinaVideo]

It doesn't work 🤣🤣🤣 but if you are happy

[@TheEngineeringFilmmaker]

It's not the greatest but its only $10, will be redesigning.