In this post I am going to review my recent purchase: the Kessler Pocket Dolly. When shooting any project adding movement to your shots is so important as it takes the standard locked down shot and makes it much more interesting to the eye. Having that slight motion adds so much production value to the project you would be crazy not to have your camera moving in some way or another.
The Kessler Pocket Dolly works great for DSLR filmmaking, as it is a small travel size dolly system that can be used to add great movement to your shots. I have just begun to test it out and have been getting great results. Using this dolly system is going to add so much to all my upcoming projects. One of the greatest things about this system is the size. It comes in a three-foot track that can be carried in a shoulder bag. Great for traveling on planes or going wherever your destination may be.
The setup time is very quick which is another thing that makes this product so great. Once your camera is attached there are several ways you can get your movement. The system comes with a hand crank that allows you to slowly crank it and the camera will travel down the track. If you are worried about a constant speed you are able to use a piece of string and wind it up around the crank and slowly pull it back. Also they sell the optional elektradrive motor, which can be attached and gives the slider a nice slow even movement. For even more control of the movement you can place your hands on the slider and slowly glide down the track with the camera.
The options are endless with this system. You are able to dolly in and out, right to left, and even up and down! Overall this is a great product at a reasonable price that limits the amount of equipment needed to add the desired movement to any project.
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