ABSTRACT
Drawing from film production studies, this chapter explores how a film dolly can be made using materials found at a local hardware store at a low price, while still achieving the same function as custom-built dollies used by the industry. Such semi-professional dollies have been constructed using steel tracks and a steel body, the tracks allowing the camera placed on top of the dolly to glide smoothly over the tracks during filming. This chapter focuses on the use of limited resources in small-budget productions and in teaching to create professional-quality results. It explores how filmmakers can use their creativity, resourcefulness and hands-on skills to build a functional dolly system without relying on expensive equipment.
