DIY Camera Slider

I really enjoy doing "DIYs" (Do-It-Yourself). It makes me feel like a product designer and producer - extracts the creative juices out of me. 

If I can do something (for cheap) that serves the similar purpose like commercially available (but costly) products, then I'd give it a go. 

A camera slider is one of the gear used in video or film making. It adds stability to your shot of static and dynamic subjects. Typically, a slider, as its name implies, slides your camera from point A to point B in a linear motion.  

Anyway, here's what I've got. 

Materials:

- Fancier (WF-571H) ball head

- 1 pc 3/8" bolt and nut for ball head's base

- 1 pc 1/2 " plywood (8" x 6" cut) as platform

- 2 pcs 1 1/2" x 1/2" wood (6" cut) for wheels' base

- 4 pcs plastic wheels

- 2 pcs 4' stainless round bar as rails

- 2 pcs 1 1/2" x 1/2" wood (8" cut) for round bars' base

- quick drying enamel (black) for finishing

Two-part sample video:

note: low light. no audio.

This gear was very useful when we produced a project video entry for a company video competition. Able to carry the weight of the D90 with battery grip and 18-105mm lens. Will post the final video soon, so watch out!

Overall, this DIY gear is a success. I'm so impressed with the results.