Hi All,

Just wanted to know if anyone out there know of any great websites for creating budget film equipment like Dollies, Jibs, Dolly Track, Steadicam, etc.

Thanks

Steve

ebay is a good source to look, got most of my stuff there, either from building it from plans I purchased or used equipment.

-jason

Steve,

MicroFilmmaker Magazine routinely presents DIY for creating tech and gear.  Website is as follows:

http://www.microfilmmaker.com/

Bill

Steve,

There is quite a plethora of DIY tutorials on YouTube, some aren’t very good, but there are few Really good ones. Here are a few to get yuor search started.

many low-budget tips and tutorials:
http://www.indyMogul.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/indymogul

how to make a track dolly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcMPhuhqVO4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrUTahDxsw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMjb55OWEPM

how to build camera jib/crane:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3BIesfu6zw - from indy mogul - good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT22p0FGsVM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqyv2lLUp0

You should check out http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4jIilhAUVKw&feature=PlayList&p=8655E21667E96019&index=0

There are loads of other tips on there as well, and they are actually quite funny to watch as well.