Doorway Dolly
A doorway dolly is a dolly that can be used to get smooth camera movements. The camera is put on sticks which are then mounted to the dolly and the camera operator will ride along.
Round-d-Round Doorway Dolly | Matthews Studio Equipment - Mathews Round-D-Round Doorway Dolly. Our Doorway Dolly is the standard Doorway Dolly.
Uses
- Longer moves possible compared to a dana dolly
- Used on smooth floor or with track
- Can be used to transport equipment as well
Accessories
Track - Dolly track is traditionally constructed of steel or aluminium. Steel, although heavier than aluminum, is less expensive and less prone to scratching. Curved track is also available.
Doorway Dolly Track Wheels - Curved wheels made for sitting perfectly onto dolly track. Cannot be used on curved track.
Losmandy Skate Wheels - Skateboard wheels that you can put the dolly into. This will create a smoother ride than the Track Wheels. Can be used on curved track.
Wedges and Cribbing Used to help level track
Apple Boxes and Basso Blocks Also used to level the track
Luma Beams 16ft long pieces of i-beam used to level long dolly runs quickly
Substitutions
Can be used as a substitution for the Fisher 11 or Fisher 10 if they are looking for a lower priced option, you do not get the booming capabilities, but the dolly is much lighter and easier to move.