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Comment on FADE: a short film [Video] by Mike Prom

Mike Prom — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:41:55 +0000

I tried to make my own dolly, but the quality of my work left me with a hard pulling slide. The shots were bumpy because the slide action was not smooth. I then ordered one from Brian and it was a night and day difference. The level of detail in the work makes it very simple to use.

Comment on Time-lapse Dolly Project by briangrabski

briangrabski — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:54 +0000

@ Jim Gage

Check out the newer version of the time-lapse dolly project here: http://www.designedandmade.com/2012/01/06/time-lapse-dolly2/

Comment on Time-lapse Dolly Project by jim gage

jim gage — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:31:10 +0000

The motor speed problem is easily cured by using a programmable microprocessor, such as an Arduino together with a very simple circuit using a transistor. Next step here, maybe? Beautiful work on your website, Brian. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on How-to faux paint antique distressed furniture [video] by Gaines

Gaines — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:49:43 +0000

This is fantastic. Very detailed and helpful for a newbie to refinishing like me. Added Bonus: “Wait So Long” by Trampled by Turtles is now a favorite on my iPod.

Comment on FADE: a short film [Video] by Thomas Clark

Thomas Clark — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:09:39 +0000

Great! Just when I about have the last one figured out you post some video of the new one! Hee Hee! I’ll post a video when I have some pieces assembled. Trying to figure out dimensions now. Working out details in a cad program.

Comment on FADE: a short film [Video] by Fade – A short film : JoshuaVP

Fade – A short film : JoshuaVP — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:01:22 +0000

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Comment on Time-lapse Dolly Project by briangrabski

briangrabski — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:48:42 +0000

Don’t worry about having a speed controller on the dolly, it’s not worth the added expense. What I’ve been doing is hooking the 2rpm gear-motor directly into the 12v battery. Take a look at the pictures of the new prototype in this post: (http://www.designedandmade.com/2011/10/15/fitted-furniture-design-sketch-video/) Start with that, and once you have figured everything out invest in a couple more motors that run at different speeds if you need the dolly to move faster or slower.

You can also adjust the speed of the shot in post production or by exporting it at a higher frame rate in quick time pro.

Comment on Time-lapse Dolly Project by John McGulliver

John McGulliver — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:48:54 +0000

Hi Brian,

I don’t have much knowledge (yet) about the working of the electronics in such a dolly. I am gonna make myself a dolly too so I wanted to know which parts I need to get it motorized. I know I need a electronic motor, a battery unit and some wireing, but what can I use to control the speed and what is a servo?

Thanx!

Comment on Fitted Furniture Design Sketch [Video] by briangrabski

briangrabski — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:53:30 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on Fitted Furniture Design Sketch [Video] by Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:35:03 +0000

Just happened upon your work and your blog via YouTube. I second what Laura said, you guys are a talented group! I look forward to seeing what else you come up with.