Crazy Cheap Camera Slider DIY Ideas- wacky but they WORK

Camera sliders and tracks are cheap and abundant- but how to MOVE the camera is the challenge, and that's where I offer some crazy cheap ideas that actually work. In this video I feature all kinds of sliders and ways to move a camera smoothly from cheap to expensive, motorized and manual. Feel free to laugh, but they work!
My Gear
Sony full frame mirrorless
Sony A7iii amzn.com/B07B43WPVK
Sony A7R ii amzn.com/B076TGDHPT
Sony A7 amzn.com/B00GQOW048
Sony RX1 Rii amzn.com/B016N39J0O
Sigma 105mm f1.4 amzn.com/B07D9XWQGQ
Zeiss 85mm f1.8 amzn.com/B00WII52ZU
Zeiss 55mm f1.8 amzn.com/B00FSB799Q
Zeiss 35mm f1.4 amzn.com/B00U29GNBO
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 GM amzn.com/B01IDQEQ34
Sigma 135mm f2.8 amzn.com/B07B9Y6KWN
Sony 50mm f1.4 amzn.com/B01IALYGU0
Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM amzn.com/B071LHLS11
Mitakon 50mm f0.95 amzn.com/B00SL9F2XM
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.2 amzn.com/B0767ZVJL3
Sony APSC and 1"
Sony A6300 amzn.com/B007GK50X4
2x Sony RX100 vi amzn.com/B07DKG29RG
2x Sony RX0 amzn.com/B075CKWMYX
Sony 50m f1.8 amzn.com/B00EPWC30O
Sigma 30mm f1.4 amzn.com/B01C3SCKI6
Rokinon 50mm f1.2 amzn.com/B015IUF8DK
Kamlan 50mm f1.1 amzn.com/B06XTBNBK6
Panasonic Micro 4/3
Lumix DMC-GH5S amzn.com/B078J119BC
Lumix DMC-GX8 amzn.com/B011B8QW38
Lumix DMC-G7 amzn.com/B00X409O6O
3x Lumix GX850 amzn.com/B008RMMIVW
2x Lumix 42.5mm f1.2 amzn.com/B00HQD9OAG
3x Olympus M Zuiko 45mm f1.8 amzn.com/B0058G40O8
Lumix 25mm f1.4 amzn.com/B0055N2L22
Lumix 15mm f1.7 amzn.com/B00J8HV6DG
Canon
Canon 35mm f1.4 amzn.com/B00009R6WY
Canon 50mm f1.2 amzn.com/B000I1YIDQ
Canon 85mm f1.2 amzn.com/B000EW9Y4M
Sigma 30mm f1.4 amzn.com/B00BQXL8BU
Video
Canon C100 amzn.com/B0779RHSBX
2x Panasonic AF100 amzn.com/B00796O7ZW
2x Sony VG-900 amzn.com/B0099HBYT6
Sony FDRAX33 amzn.com/B00R5LH9G0
4x Panasonic X900 amzn.com/B0072B5E2Y
2x Godox AD600 amzn.com/B01B2OLY7U
4x Godox AD200 amzn.com/B06XKX1FJL
3x Godox AD360 Witstro amzn.com/B00O6MUUQW
Godox 80cm umbrella soft box amzn.com/B01JRRVR5S
Godox 120cm umbrella soft box amzn.com/B01JRRVR5S
lightweight 10' travel light stands Impact LS-10 amzn.com/B01M19ZQF5
plus polarizing filters and ND filters for all lenses
Subscribe and tell your friends about MarkusPix
My Health channel is www.thehealthylife.com
See photoshoot images of Cara at www.shortsillustrated.com
The Markus and Cara Instagram page is / markusandcara
Cara's personal Instagram is / iamcarabrotman
Markus health products (things that I use personally) www.markusproducts.com

[@toddwmac]

Gotta love it when a guy that has every camera gadget known to man can get truly jazzed about some cotton string. Thanks Markus!

[@jpnoll1781]

Markus, you have a child-like excitement like a kid in his favorite toy shop. Pure of heart and always willing to teach and give your all. I wish we all could strive to be like that.

[@MarkusPix]

Thanks JP. Yeah, life should be fun.

[@chaoticblankness]

At first I thought Markus was Cringe, but he's actually legit & wholesome.

[@Tricklarock]

I'm not gonna lie... I thought the same thing, even though I always try to fight the 'book by it's cover' syndrome! But no, Markus is funny as hell, and I love his advice/tutorials plus his diy ethic. Dood has more than enough money to buy whatever he needs to solve any problem he may encounter - yet he still tries to come up with his own solutions!?! His vid on ultra cheap camcorders are what sold me. He had me crackin' up the whole way through! Thanks Markus, and if you ever need to hire an assistant, just let me know!!!

[@justme4539]

@@Tricklarock same here, I loved that camcorder video!

[@mustianojanuutiset4523]

plus he has a ton of exp, most camera channels have guys half his age and dont know history

[@krisvq]

He's still cringe

[@benjaminniemczyk]

Markus is a real filmmaker, not just a gear fan (which he obviously is, in a good way). His methods are practical and classical. Bravo.

[@glenn255]

I'm really enjoying your enthusiasm Markus - Thanks for the great video!

[@Itpours]

I was looking for an easy answer when I clicked on this video. It was nice to be reminded that you shouldn't expect all of your answers to come from a department store. I need to get back to the roots of "making it work" with some inventiveness. Thanks for posting this.

[@instaimmomedia1711]

Quick tip for digital slider effect : If you have both a wide angle and you camera can shoot on 4k and you are editing on 1080p you can make a zoom on the rush and make it move. Thank you Markus for all those original content !

[@tonyscalifornia]

It’s 5 years but your content is still relevant to me so much. Thank youu

[@stupedrandomname]

I enjoyed this thanks for the crash course on tracks. You hit the nail on the head. Use what you have laying around! I spent the first half of my life in pro audio and have a story you may enjoy. Before the days of audio mixers with volume faders, they would use ropes to control the level of sound hitting the recording medium. Microphones would hang from the ceiling on ropes in the "live room" and in the control room, you could adjust the distance of the microphone to the sound by adjusting the length of the rope moving the microphone closer or further from the control room wall. Quite amazing. Honestly, it is something to think about because in a very purist way this would result in the cleanest possible signal. No resistors, capacitor, no circuit to go through nothing. Just one pre-amp. Low tech high fidelity :)

[@rodolfosalomon]

You’re awesome man! I’m not a photographer but gosh I enjoy your videos so much because of the great good vibes you share. Keep posting!

[@eastblue7202]

So resourceful Markus! This video really reminded me of "how to think" and being creative! Thx! I just bought my first camera! A Canon Rebel t3i

[@HumbertoAbed]

Stumbled to this video while searching for other completely different things and I loved it!! I don't use my slider anymore because it's a pain in the butt to get a constant move. You just inspired me to do something with it. Gracias!

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Thanks for the video Markus. You have some great ideas. It is fun to make your own.

[@gcprost]

I have used the tilted track to shoot some animation. Thanks for the comprehensive overview.

[@lights80088]

As always Markus, great video. Excellent info. Thank you.

[@9451shan]

Wonderful tutorial, totally glued to my seat.😃👏

[@EliFleming]

Nice-literally "self-actualization" at work on those solo slider shots. Thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@azmirov]

Wow. Truly a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@zeno4088]

Thank you for sharing Markus, this is a game changer for me. Im so grateful

[@davecornish1072]

Fantastic - very interesting ideas, demo's & reviews !

[@claudiaoportoc.4902]

Great!! This is what I was looking for🙏🏼

[@RawFitChris]

Really enjoyed this Markus! Great stuff. Thanks for posting it.

[@oc2phish07]

Excellent. Very enjoyable and informative. Thanks Marcus.

[@mlowe7245]

This was awesome info. Thank you Markus. I enjoy learning about your photography tip and tricks !

[@laluna3389]

This is awesome 👏! Thanks for sharing Markus!

[@handwoundpickups6555]

This is brilliant thanks for all the ideas.👍

[@Gadadharadas]

Cool! I love crazy ideas - especially when they work!

[@stepitup5409]

This video is full of great information! Thanks friend!

[@JBSwanstrom]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@gregortidholm]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@piperpilot44253]

Very inspiring. Thank you for the great ideas.

[@marywhore1]

Nice! Really enjoyed this one, considering building one

[@TerenceKearns]

Love your videos man. This was another gem

[@thedustykeratometer8570]

Very creative. Nicely done!

[@Idigitalone]

Beautiful! Thank You a lot. Not silly but bright ideas.

[@MrTerryRay1]

This is so cool! I'm subsciribing so I can see what you come up with next or to see all the cool stuff I've missed. Thanks Markus!

[@stephenchen2290]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you.

[@arenaoutdoor5093]

I absolutely LOVED your channel. Thanks for all info shared. Cheers from Brazil !!!

[@danneugebauer9098]

I just love your enthusiastic videos. Thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts 😃

[@j.pocket]

You always remind me of WHY I LOVE my craft, and why I became a photographer/videographer 25 years ago. I'm glad I found your channel, bro. Thanks for enabling our posterities and our successors with your content. Cheers!

[@ernolaunis]

Thank you Markus for the video. I came by you´re channel VIA Camera Conspiracies video. Happy that I found you´re channel and got my KZbin "camera family" widened. Positive and useful message!

[@MediocreModeler]

This has been the most informative video i've found so far. Thank you.

[@hanswernersen8532]

Nice man! Love it🙂👍

[@floydbrown2142]

Excellent work! With that, A big thanks to ya.

[@RandomBradCreator]

Your a Gem , Thanks for Kicking my Creative Juices back into Gear , Cheers From Oz

[@jaouadchina6180]

Man! I looooove your new/ creative ideas. I am into youtube videos/ filmmaking and photography. I have been struggling with material to work with, but your ideas have just inspired me sooo much.....thnks a million, Markus😊

[@TheBlacksmithingPastor]

Thanks for some good ideas!

[@CaseyRoseAlwaysPositive]

Super creative ! . . .Thanks for the ideas !!

[@Freethecommons]

You are offering a wealth of knowledge. Well done.

[@goodshepard00]

Thank you for the video. Great info. I enjoyed your energy and presentation style.

[@gillesmatheronpro]

On set I've seen so many "shitty rigs" that, now, I don't laugh anymore when someone tells me "Relax... the thing looks crap, but it really works just fine.". What matters, you've said so : the result. If you can reach it, it was THE idea to have. Period. And your ideas are simple, they function, so they're perfect... bravo !

[@RocketPunchHero1]

We once had a dolly that crapped out on us during filming and we absolutely needed to get a tracking shot... so we improvised and had a crew member pull me across the tile floor as I sat on a towel. :)

[@gillesmatheronpro]

@@RocketPunchHero1 this is how you get manipulated and find yourself being a doll(y). 😉 That one was gold ! And I guess the sequence turned out being great... ☝🙂

[@gillesmatheronpro]

@@RocketPunchHero1 love that one ! This is what it means to be a professional : whatever occured, get the result with "nothing but perfect" as the only goal.

[@BrandonAEnglish]

More ingeniously practical than wacky. Thank you, MarkGuyver.

[@kamishimoproductions5096]

Thanks, Markus, you're amazing and you have given me new creative ways and thoughts to get to use my 49inch Digital juice slyder that isn't motorized. I was searching for something way way different and I stumbled upon your video. I surely enjoyed watching you come up with different ideas to make it work. Yes, ways to make it work and it does work pretty well. I will now get to my hunt for the motors. and I have subscribed to get inspired and educated.

[@laylalayla5364]

I love this Markus! I've been following your raw food channel for ages, and really happy to see this

[@juancastro8145]

You're the best! Truly a godsend inspiration! ❤

[@AtelierWong]

Another terrific video Markus. The amount and quality of information you share is appreciated. Wishing you continued success and happiness.

[@MarkusPix]

Thank you Patrick

[@vaughancapstick9961]

Markus for President. He knows how to fix things and make it fun 🤗

[@mylittlescienceproject]

Finally found the right video thanks man 👍👍👍

[@plantspirit9289]

Thank you for sharing your passion with me.. I learned something new and was inspired to think on how I can either recreate on like yours or come up with my own. Super cool ideas!

[@JohnPaquette]

Great, simple ideas. Thanks!

[@joyoffilming9500]

Again, great effects at least effort / costs. Love it!

[@goodshepard00]

You are so creative and resourceful.

[@DopamineOverload]

Brilliant, entertaining demo and lots of great ideas. Markus, I love ALL your videos, man. You're truly one of the best KZbinrs, period. Thanks.

[@JGPGODFATHER]

I like when you do these type of videos, there are awesome.

[@yell0wst0ne629]

Another great video, very informative!

[@chefwawa]

Here's to the first million subscribers! Keep up the good work. Finally, a no-nonsense tutorial. Thank you.

[@astraltactical2073]

You've won me over with this video LOL. Now I am your fan and true believer.

[@Kamal67811]

BAM nailed ...good work man!!

[@fredflickinger643]

Very inspiring and helpful as my fiancé had to go online due to the pandemic and this will help bring more dynamic character to her streaming videos!

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

best learning experience with you Markus 🤘

[@TyGatti]

Love your attitude and approach to DIY'ing this sort of stuff...

[@3009arod]

Very creative ideas, thanks for sharing, thanks a lot

[@asian432]

Thanks for putting this video. I was thinking of buying motors for the sliders and "the string" is just perfect.

[@ashleyburroughs4996]

Excellent information and solution. Thanks for the video.

[@rogeliochavez1263]

This is the most excellent video of yours i have watched so far i have been watching them as i grow and as budget permits. I am just getting into multicamera setups with several action cams but its cheap innovative and it works. So thank you for this video and your creativity.

[@landisvinchattle8306]

Super cool. Love your creativity and ingenuity. Gave me some great ideas for a still photo apparatus I'm thinking about that will need to vary in distance and center from the subject in a plane for a given sized subject. Thanks!

[@atlhammer]

Fun video, Markus! 👍🏻

[@nicksavage4763]

Informative, good stuff

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

You’re my camera gadget hacker DIY hero! Love that you went all out and covered most of the budget territory... Very inspiring and makes I think I can get as creative and passionate about building stuff as taking great shots! Keep em coming!

[@MarkusPix]

Yeah the tinkering is just as much fun as the actual picture taking

[@jasonrossrealty]

This is awesome!! Informative and a true example that you CAN make it great without making it expensive.

[@avalanwa]

Marcus, I am a big fan of your channel. It's evident your quite successful in your craft, but yet very humble. Thank you for all the ideas you continue to share with us. I'm a new filmmaker, always looking for ways to achieve professional looks without having to sell my car to get it. Lol I pray I stay as level headed as you, when I get to your level of success. Thank you for everything. And I'm glad 'The Camera Conspiracy Guy' highlighted your channel. This is now a favorite for me. I've learned alot from you and admire your passion! #Subscribed #Liked #Houston

[@SouthbayCreations]

Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing them!!

[@joeframo3347]

You my friend open a whole new world of photography ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patpathinayake3586]

Thank you so much... not crazy but innovative, take my hat off to you Markus.Take care

[@dufmc]

thank you Markus, i love you!

[@36686593]

so many good ideas, thanks for sharing.

[@WoodenCreationz]

Great job on all the tricks.. I just bought a motorized dolly! Cant wait to try some of this out! Thanks

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Awesome...incredibly thorough...off the shelf or do it yourself. Thanks.

[@elsietownsend8872]

Truly truly amazing

[@davidellismartin9619]

Absolutely awesome tutorial!

[@ktodoma]

One of the best videos I have seen. Thank you for the ideas

[@richardsisk1770]

You have way to many sliders 😂! I like how much fun you’re having!

[@CO8848_2]

Insane, very entertaining.

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

This was a definite like. Didn't want this video to end. Lets go have a look at your other videos! 11K plus one today!

[@sghoughton]

Excellent Video! Thank you very much !

[@Primeros1000]

Wow your channel is a gold mine for ideas. Tanks

[@MarkusPix]

Glad to help

[@AzharTechTalks]

nice demonstration, lot of work done appreciated your efforts and experienced ideas.

[@Aharon_I]

great information!!! thank you

[@Jestunes]

Great ideas. I'm working on a puppet music video by myself so I could use all the help all I can get when filming the puppets. Thanks for your creativity...

[@SergeGolikov]

Necessity is still the mother of invention, and your passion is infectious 👍