Grip Gear Movie Maker 2 Review | GoPro Timelapse Slider

In this video we are taking a closer look at the Movie Maker 2 set by GripGear. This is an updated version to the original Movie Maker time-lapse slider with some really nice new upgrades and new add-ons that turn the Movie Maker 2 into a motorized micro dolly.
Grip Gears Movie Maker 2 is a well designed budget friendly motorized time-lapse slider that works great with GoPro's. It is light, compact and can fit easily into a backpack for those who like to get out and explore. You can expand the the length of the Movie Maker 2 with additional track to make it as long as you want.
Movie Maker 2 Kit: amzn.to/2y0L5js
Additional Track: amzn.to/2y8jcWS
Dolly Add-On: amzn.to/2sZWutW
The movie maker 2 works great with Action Cameras, Smart Phones and small mirror-less cameras.
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[@steveshellenberger-letsmak6283]

Time and again you do some of the best reviews/tutorials on KZbin. I always appreciate your insights . Keep up the good work!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed my review

[@keitholsen8787]

I've been wanting a slider. Glad to see one within my budget. Glad you waited on this one, keep up the good work.

[@edkonvang]

thanks for the video. i always wanted something like this for a long time. if it wasn't for your video i wouldn't have ever known this product was out there.

[@MikeKeller]

Thanks for making this video. The Movie Maker Directors Kit with slider, dolly and pan head is on sale today from B&H for $99.90. You've sold me!

[@GeekDetour]

Man, that's a great review! I am making my own DIY slider and grabbing knowledge from other products and people's experiences - so, thank YOU!

[@Piyal2020]

Thank you again for an awesome video. You are always strait to the point and barely ever miss any options

[@AirPhotography]

I appreciate that!

[@LockyLive]

This is the best video of this product, thankyou for making it so clear and indepth. The product it self almost looks toy-like but really it's just using some simple ideas and throwing them altogether and it appears to work really really well.

[@dlorbieski]

Thanks for the review....looking forward to future videos about use in the field. Well presented as always 👍👍👍

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you and yes I have a few more in the works over the coming month

[@randomnumbers2697]

Thanks for reviewing this. This seems to be a great way to get into this type of time lapse photography. Nice work on your videos.

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks 🙂

[@pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585]

Its good for 4k video but one thing, that center peace you speak of tightening......I fit it over the nut without taking it lose and it holds in place perfectly and I think that is how it was intended on being used. If you look inside the feet that snap on to the center peace that you loosened you will see a rubber mid way. If you wiggle it on without losing the screw is stays put and its a snug perfect fit.

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks for pointing that out I will definitely check that out

[@TigertrailCh]

This is perfect for travelling and what i am looking for long time ago...

[@AirPhotography]

I agree that’s what caught my eye with this product is it’s portability

[@fishycomics]

Returned or rewatch. As I notice the ball head sits off to the side. So now when you added that optional part and want to do a circular. Idea you will not get a center shot. Can you do a video of that centering the camera and original position.

[@antonbieber1871]

I´m just starting doing videos with time lapses - find your channel very useful. Cheers from Europe

[@ExContinentalAzores]

Trully amazing. Thank you a lot for sharing. Love your channel. Super clear and objective information. Please, do keep up with the excelent work. Cheers from Portugal - Azores Islands

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you 🙂

[@markasquith8070]

excellent video thankyou. I have one ordered and looking forward to using with a 360 camera- for hyperlapses

[@SDReptiles]

I have the older version 1 of this slider. Overall It wasn't bad.. My only real issue with it was where the tracks meet each other. There was always a bump, or the slider would slip at the joints where the two pieces of track fit together. Have they fixed that in version 2? No matter how tight I put the tracks together. There was always a bump/jump that showed up in either time-lapse or video footage. Pretty much making any footage shot with more than one track junk.. Another issue I had was the mounts for the tripod on the bottom of the feet. The threads were to far in and didn't run all the way to the outside edge of the screw. So my screw on the tripod quick release plate was not long enough to grab the threads in the hole. I contacted the company and they sent me out some adapters that extended the tripod screws. Im thinking about picking one of these up, but if the tracks still jump/slip at the joints. I dont think Ill waste the money.

[@alex--.--]

I know it's an old video and you probably get lots of comments and won't see mine, but if you do, do you know if this slider can be used upside down? I have a cool shot in mind, I want to film food from above. Your reviews are awesome, you have a nice, soothing voice.

[@AirPhotography]

I do believe it could. Because you can use it vertically with no issue so upside down should work exactly the same.

[@cgonsalves4]

Very helpful review! Thanks!

[@JurneMolina]

Really really good product review been looking for a good review on this product for a while

[@Tardvark]

How do I know when it's fully charged?

[@zoulou2444]

Tanks for this review from France! I love your videos!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you 🙂

[@UNOM]

Is the lake shot with clouds a Timelapse or video clip sped up?

[@photony]

Great video. Thanks! I replace the stock feet on my GoPro cameras with one from Telesin that has the GoPro flaps but also a 1/4"x20 receiver so it can mount directly on the ball head, etc. without the fiddly GoPro hardware.

[@Monoperty]

Great review! I wonder why it doesn’t come with 2 Bounce Back Clips. Is it easy to buy a second one? I guess it would work with 2 ....

[@norton1376]

It looks like no, but can this system pan the camera while it's on the track to keep a subject centered?

[@davidw717]

This looks like exactly what I need however the highest speed looks too slow, any alternative sliders I should look at?

[@GeorgeVoukitchevitch]

Great review! I am going to buy one because of you Review! Thank you!

[@badbassfishing9974]

Just went to Amazon to order one only to find the product is unavailable. You literally broke Amazon, LOL. I also did an internet search, and found this product is available on several sites at about $100. Thanks Bud, this is a great product. I am going to get one ASAP.

[@acousticcoversofacousticcovers]

This was helpful! Can I ask if the rolling cradle accesory has a programable bounce back feature similar to the track?

[@krishnadas5960]

Your reviews are great

[@PCLAD]

grate review and the product is really useful

[@mkAYY825]

can you set it to slide by itself without you having to press the remote?

[@jazstudionapa]

Does it move back and forth automatically?

[@ArizonaRE]

I have been using the MM1 for about a year, the most disappointing thing about it was the connection location, it would not quite meet and jar the shot. Nice to see that they upgraded to an aluminum part. The rechargeable feature is better too. Nice review!

[@AirPhotography]

Yes it’s been a great improvement and less movement in the time lapse. Thanks for watching🙂

[@KeithSimonian]

Not sure how much better MM2 is vs MM1 when crossing the connection location. Making a time lapse video ( on a YI 4K ) across two connected rails, I can very easily spot the bump as it moves across the connection.

[@ColinM_YouTube]

For the feet securing issue can you not use a screw with a D ring on it. I don’t know what size the screw is, but like the tripod mount versions that are available?

[@Hotsaucedaily]

Great review! Thanks. I hope you get some feedback from the mfg about that locking nut issue as well as the lack of a GoPro mount. Looking forward to future videos using it.

[@MrDrummerjoe15]

How do you make the Gear Grip bounce back feature work? I have the end clips on both sides but it only stops at one end.

[@TeriqZA]

Thank you for anotger great, informative review!

[@AirPhotography]

Great I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@TimberHillRedboneDogs]

Great review!! Love the prospects of this product 👌✔👍🐾

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you and yes definitely an interesting product

[@drivingdino]

Thanks for this video! Great :-) ... I'm searching for a tripod for the Movie Maker ... ? Maybe original from Grip Gear? Do you have a info for me? Many thanks !

[@PatriciaDavidsonPhotography]

Great review, thank you! I'm wondering if it will also work for the Fujifilm X-T3.

[@golivevegas777]

Can you run the device white charging? For a continuous loop?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes I do believe so

[@ColtonCapps]

Is there a way you can make it go faster?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes there is a speed control on the unit from 0 to 10 I believe

[@mellymel414music6]

GREAT REVIEW.

[@49everest]

Have you tested on the the newer versions of the item?

[@MikeFelkerVideos]

Good video! I bought one because of this video.

[@AirPhotography]

How are you liking it so far?

[@MikeFelkerVideos]

@@AirPhotography They arrive tomorrow!

[@santoshvk]

Excellent review. Straight to the point. Do you know the weight limit supported for the camera?

[@InthewildwithChris]

Great review and gives me inspiration and ideas to film!

[@atomurakami1]

You didn’t mention the remote control. Does it work well ?

[@AirPhotography]

Sorry yes it does work well. However for myself I tend not to use it it’s just as easy to press the button on the slider. But I guess there are some situations where it is useful

[@BookYourImagination]

Great review!! I just got this a couple of weeks ago. How do you get the remote to work? Mine does not, & i don't know if it's the battery (tab appeared to be in place when i opened it), or if there's some secret on/off switch i can't find. I loved that you covered the switches to use it in manual mode - did not know that. Good job!!

[@itroy3039]

Great review Another thing I noticed is the micro USB charging port It's 2018 we need a USB C It's kinda annoying with all these cables..

[@AirPhotography]

Yes!!! I agree 🙂

[@sharewithkiran]

Hi does it have a mount to connect with tripod?

[@sglivetv]

Does the reverse direction function work in both directions? Meaning, can the slider keep going back and forth repeatedly?

[@Kaneda0015]

It's in the video. :)

[@mk_mlt]

There are two pan heads because those small are gear boxes. The orange is faster, blue is slower.

[@daveholden2771]

Great review. Thanks!

[@joshuamendoza4522]

Do you think a Movo photo MTP2000 can be attached to it while in "slider" mode??

[@kbstrong9775]

Would a gh5 survive on a track like this??

[@pietersmichael1113]

does the engine make noise on the footage ?

[@AirPhotography]

In really slow modes it’s barely detectable if at all, at a faster movement you can slightly hear it.

[@stephengibbons]

Another reviewer suggested that the iphone OIS caused issues when using this slider. Did you have any issues? Also that there is really only one speed as nothing before about 6 seemed to do much.

[@Iphoneofsundog]

Iphone 7 to X camera uses ios, can not even film near a base drum with out vibrations and can not be disabled. Best use another cell phone.

[@phantom19echo]

What happened to this? I can't find it anywhere.

[@PostcardTravelers]

Great review. Can you here it while shooting? Dose it bump or drag over 20 feet, over the creases? How heavy can it take? Canon t5i?

[@Rabbit101Whazup]

I'm curious if it could handle my EVO SS Gimbal on top, the EVO SS is very lightweight (About 1 lb without handle and camera) and on a time-lapse you can program the EVO SS to follow a path which would give an almost unlimited amount of paths to shoot. If you happen to review a EVO SS please add it to this tracker and let us know how it works out. Thanks for the review I didn't know this product existed.

[@AirPhotography]

That is a really interesting idea. Maybe I’ll run some tests to see how it works and make a follow up video showing the results. There might be others interested in this idea as well

[@ThomasFreundl]

Do you feel you really needed / used the extra track?

[@jeffmurnahan]

Will this work for cellphones? I assume it won't work for dslrs or mirrorless cameras

[@alanneilson6811]

Thanks for the review looks great, I was thinking all the way through this looks great but bet I won't be able to get it in the UK clicked on your link saw it could be posted to the UK but then copied the details into Amazon UK and you can get it! might just be able to use with my Panasonic G80 looking at the weight limit. One quick Q how slowly does it move at the slowest speeds?

[@yankeedrummer21]

Would this work with an eos sl2/200d dslr?

[@seanc.5310]

Super cool product!

[@happytravelling5072]

what is the lowest speed ? cm/ sec

[@LissettetorresG]

This was perfect. thank you so much.

[@pope182]

Does the slider motor allow for rotation along with the sliding track? Meaning, when you record a time lapse on it, is there an attachment to include a turn with the camera as it slides along?

[@kolvis6626]

I know I'm a little late but the answer is no. The motor that slides along the track is the same one used to do panning, you can't do both at the same time.

[@philbuglass4857]

Thank you! I have been into timelapses for a long time, but the sliders for my DSLRs are just too expensive. I just bought my first GoPro 6 black - yesterday, in fact! - so this will be a perfect accessory. I like that it is powerful enough to drive 'uphill', as that was my first thought as you started. It is a shame that it can't slide and rotate at the same time - would it be strong enough to carry a gopro mounted to a separate rotator?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes I think it would be strong enough. One of those small EggTimer style rotators

[@Iphoneofsundog]

The follow, pan funtion adaptor will be ready in December 2018

[@danjones3009]

Sold!!!👍

[@frosti7]

amazing bang for the buck, wonder if it will work on a compact mirrorless like GX85 with pancake, thats about 550 gram of gear

[@granth1332]

Ever find about gx85?

[@xivfilmsnewzealand3536]

will GH5 works here?

[@MobileMusic]

Nice job! Just one suggestion - your voice volume is too low even at max volume without headphones as you are whispering to yourself most of the time and then you raise your voice so loud I have to pull out my headphones and then your voice keeps going down into whispering mode again. Audio quality id more important than video quality.

[@xivfilmsnewzealand3536]

This is almost perfect, cheap and looks awesome! if only it can support heavier cameras. I've got the GH5.

[@JaredRibic]

I just checked and this is no longer available on Amazon.

[@ambersheffield4060]

Jared Ribic it is now

[@fireislandmavic5939]

its back!

[@lemolina7952]

very nice

[@zayd_yk]

It would be even cooler with a Zhiyun Smooth 4 (etc) gimbal on it & set to motion time-lapse pan- tilt, while also moving on this slider

[@AirPhotography]

Yes that is actually a video I am working on. Mind you it’s with A GoPro gimbal. But will work the same

[@zayd_yk]

Air Photography Thank you for replying. I hadn't heard about this product until I came across your vid. Definitely worth investing in. Thanks once again for creating & sharing this

[@iblackfeathers]

one limitation with this and the previous one is the limited weight capacity support. i wish it could support a timelapse rotator on top. so you can rotate as well as pan. then it would have so much more capabilities visually on either the track or dolly configuration. if they made a pro version that does that then it would be awesome. the improvements made it more enticing but still on the fence about that weight capacity limitation.

[@AirPhotography]

The unit should be capable of holding a small egg timer style Pano head. I will be doing some tests with that

[@KungPowEnterFist]

Unless I am missing something, it has a 750g capacity. That covers most action cameras, point and shoots, compacts, and even a few mirrorless and DSLR's with certain kit lenses. I probably woundnt put something like a Nikon D5600 or Canon T7 on it, but for a Gopro I can see this being way more than enough including an egg timer.

[@AirPhotography]

Yes you are correct

[@Iphoneofsundog]

coming !

[@CallanPiper]

nice video!

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks 👍

[@samsen201]

Is extra track, dolly, part of package? Your introduction is confusing, if not misleading. So to go with the rest of good video, or for future productions, please be specified and show what is in the original package and at the end, put the add ons, is needed. You may have less angry buyers who return their purchase because they were expecting to see more in package. Thanks,

[@AirPhotography]

You can buy a kit that includes the dolly however extra track is always a separate purchase. The stock kit comes with two Lengths of track

[@samsen201]

@@AirPhotography I was lucky that BH had the kit on sale, with micro dolly for $99, so got it. Will buy one extra tract and I should be fine. I assume the Movie maker 1 and 2 both have the same tracts. But some sellers specify tract is for MM2, non say it is for 1st version and I didn't see any note regarding incompatibility. Hope I'm right in this as those that do not mention about MM2, are selling for cheaper! Thanks.

[@cottojn]

Omg no money shot? Do you even have a link to a video of an actual timelapse.

[@AirPhotography]

Very good observation, the plan was to make a separate video featuring the movie maker and it’s capabilities when creating time lapses. I didn’t want to limp it all into one video just for the fact that I mainly use it for a Time-lapse is and that’s what I wanted I will video about. However as you well know sometimes time gets away from us, but it is coming hopefully by the end of September

[@cottojn]

Air Photography looking for to it, oh yeah one more thing just a request please use the filmic app.

[@KungPowEnterFist]

Great video! What has always put me off to these things is that they are too expensive, too big, and too heavy. Or, its just a piece of crap. This one looks like its got a chance and is priced right.

[@AirPhotography]

The price and portability is really what attracted me to it.

[@MyVillageLife11]

Interesting video stay connected

[@DJMOBE]

Love Y

[@benec5816]

Oh no omething else to add ha ha

[@AirPhotography]

I hear you. it seems to never end LOL

[@eaudehaj]

👍👍👍👍

[@MuahMan]

Looks like these guys went out of business. Your affiliate links no longer work :(

[@mrraffle81]

I thing go pro 6 is trash,mad I bought it,I would love to give back to walmart

[@dangoorgil]

👍👍😃😃🙂🙂🇱🇷

[@enmu7448]

1st i would really appreciate it if you pick me

[@mrlim282]

Pick me pick me!

[@jimsnow9286]

looks cheap

[@kodysmith8897]

When it’s on the trackless slider, are you able to have it go back and forth?

[@cottojn]

Omg no money shot? Do you even have a link to a video of an actual timelapse.