Anywhere in houston to rent a Slider?

[soymilk]

gonna try to experiment with some videos soon. Im not sure if i wanna fork all that money down on a slider just yet. I was wondering if any place around town has one.

[janikphoto]

I guess I'm gonna have to Google the term slider. I hope I don't get porn... it sounds dirty.

[PWhite214]

Take a look at these videos for some diy ideas for testing. I may make one with the skate wheels and PVC pipe.

You Tube

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Phil

[soymilk]

Hey another Sony shooter...

But yes I've seen those PVC sliders, they look pretty cool. But I think Imma try it with a linear rail that I saw online..... That or just order a Philip bloom pocket dolly, if it ever gets back in stock.

[gresults]

Might take a look at this guys set up... if you decide you need any wheels for a project like this get with me I have some that will work really cheap...
The Self-Confessed Geek: DIY Mini-Rail Dolly

[soymilk]

Ended up picking a konova slider....

Hopefully it'll come soon. Gonna try to get some nice shots around San antonio. I wish I had 720p60 though...

[tukaniray]

There's a place called MicroSearch ... the next you need to rent a jib or slider.

They are more of a video rental company, but I remembered seeing the slider there.

-Ray-

[soymilk]

Thanks ray, i'll keep that in mind if I ever progress any further in film making.

[tukaniray]

No worries. I use them alot for my Video Production gigs.

-Ray-

[soymilk]

I just go my slider in..... It's pretty dang nice. But I'm having a hard time keeping the motion steady. I've heard some people shoot at 60 fps and slow down in post for smoother action, but my camera only does 1080p24 and 720p30.

Im practicing, but any tips....

[Nikonfan]

Originally Posted by PWhite214

Take a look at these videos for some diy ideas for testing. I may make one with the skate wheels and PVC pipe.

YouTube - ‪Film Making - DIY - Track & Dolly - Make your own.‬‏

Phil

That was a cool video. I have seen the skate wheels used before. They seem to work great!

[emill]

Originally Posted by soymilk

Ended up picking a konova slider....

Hopefully it'll come soon. Gonna try to get some nice shots around San antonio. I wish I had 720p60 though...

I'd be interested in knowing how you like the konova slider when you get a chance to use it.

i've been using a rail just like this one: Amazon.com: DryLin® W16-A Linear Motion System for Camera Sliders: Electronics

it works well for the price, but again, I'd be interested in how the roller bearings of the konova work. thanks.