Incredible production quality. It was like watching Planet Earth for a camera slider.

Hope this helps 3/4" Copper Pipe (8ft) Metal Polish Liquid Metal Lacquer 6mm MDF Fiberboard (4x 12x12cm, 2x 12x24cm) PVA Solution Blu-Tack Adhesive 14x M4 Screws, Flat Bottom of Head (1/2 inch) Magnetized Allon Key 14x M4 Acorn Dome Nuts and Washers 12x Rubber Blanking Grommets 8x Small Right-Angle Brackets 2x Eye screws 2x Machine Screws, Wingnuts, and at least 40 Washers (as wide as the hole in the angle-brackets) 4x M8 (flat head bottom) Screws and 40 Washers 1x M4 bolt and nut (1.25 inch) 2x Small rope pulleys 2x 1mm (ex. drill bit) rods and washers 1x nylon cord (5 feet) 1x clip to attach to cord 1x black pouch for counter weight counter weight 2x 1.25 inch adapters for tripod Fluid Head

Pro tip for this DIY slider: use a small rubber elastic band to pull the camera. It really smoothens out the hand fibrations and speed differences. This trick also works for rotational shots from a simple tripod with handle. Don't grab the handle. Instead tie a small rubber elastic band to the handle and pull on the other end of this band.

WOW! Where can I buy this DIY slider??? Oh wait....

Nicely done! You've quickly risen one of the best DIY film making pages. Great design.

Brilliant design Matt! I took inspiration from yours to build my own (motorised slider). Instead of copper pipes like suggested, I used IKEA RACKA curtain rods. They are stiffer, lighter, already painted, cheaper than copper pipes and they perfectly fit with the U groove pulleys

The blu-tack trick was brilliant! For drilling, you can use a step drill to enlarge the holes. Easier to stay accurate that way.

Y'all, metric users are so damn thoughtful. I don't think I've ever seen an American video such as this where they convert the units for the observer.

I love it. You can use 000 or 0000 steel wool to clean the pipe to a bright shine, and using spray lacquer can cut way back on time.

Whoever manufactures those rollers is going to be baffled why they are suddenly selling like 4 million of them in one week.

Here is what you need to buy from your local hardware store . The list ends at the counter weight Things to buy: 1-Copper pipe 22mm or ¾’’ Length: 1.5m X2 2-End Caps to cover the copper pipes (22mm) 3-Metal Polish 4-Black Paint and Sand paper 5-Metal Lacquer or Clear Coat paint 6-Fiber Board 1X1 meter 7-7mm flat head screws X20 8- M4 A corn nuts with washers to be used with X20 9- Small Right Angle Brackets X8 10- Screws that will go through the small right angle brackets Screws X2 Washers X20 11- Hinges to fit the two screws above X2 12- Pulley Baring to roll on the copper pipes X4 13- Screws to fit in the item above. X4 washers 14 M8 Corn nuts X4 14- You are welcome

This is one of the more elegant DIY sliders. I like the idea of tilting the camera on its side if you want to raise up one end of the rails . Outstanding work!

Damn... Even tho it's DIY, it looks so professional *:D*

You put so much work into this. I'm sure your process is second nature after what seems like 10 years of amazing tutorials.

This at is an awesome video. I love the level details. It's well planed and beautifully made. I just got the keys for my new studio and workshop yesterday. When I'm done setting up dryealls and painting this will definitely be one of my first builds. Thank you so much for making and sharing this video.

DIY Perks: "I've made a pro camera slider for 45 dollars!" Canon/Nikon: "850 dollars, you say?"

Thank you so much for making this video! I recently designed my own 3d printer with a massive build volume of 300cm by 300cm. The only problem was that I wanted to used lighter, thicker 3/8inch (9.5mm) aluminum rods for the x-axis, rather than 5/16inch (8mm) steel rods, because the steel ones weighed twice as much, even though they were thinner, and I couldn't find the proper size linear bearings for the aluminum ones for cheap. Then I watched this extremely helpful video which gave me the wonderful idea of designing and printing pieces similar to the pulley bearings (at the size needed), and inserting skate bearings into them, allowing me to easily use my aluminum rods. It works perfectly, and without watching this video I would have never figured it out. It took me many tries to get the tolerances right, about 5 in total because I didn't have a caliper for measurement at the time, but now I've perfected it. I'll probably put all of the brackets and bearings I've designed on thingiverse and make a video about it, giving you your well deserved credit of course.

Holy shit, I just realised where some of the footage was shot. It was filmed in my home town.

I'm going to have to do this DIY!! THANK YOU so much for sharing!

11:43 That penny as flat head screw driver. 😂 Brilliant! What an awesome slider and a nice project to boot!

Really ACE work (the project AND the production of the video)... 'not surprised Video Blocks 'sponsor' you - you're a pro with an excellent work ethic, creativity, producer-initiative. Good for you - and thanks, big time, for sharing this AND for doing such a great, professional job with the video.

This was awesome...

That footage at the end was amazing!

Not only is this neat project, but you offer a number of dandy construction and working tips to simplify things. Thanks!

Wow! This is great! I'm going to have to build me one now! Thanks for the templates.

Brilliant!

This is really the best one! More prof than some of factory made dollys. Thanks for sharing 3D printing files!!

This is by far the best step by step DIY for such a daunting (for me) task and the conversions are realistically accurate with metrics where I come from. I just liked and subbed! Thanks big time!

This will be a game changer for me! Thank you for the fantastic tutorial 😀

Hi Matt, a good tip is to use a large rubber band to move the sled, it acts as a shock absorber to make moves more fluid.

I really like your videos! Fantastic stuff, well researched, very well described and great footage at the end!!

brilliant!!!, thank you so much for your attention to detail. not only do I want to build it. but I really appreciate the amazing camera shots!!

Sneaky trick: When making a long slide -- use a large elastic band to pull the trolley so that small hand movements don't have any jarring to them. Do the same with the fluid head tripod so you can slide sideways while panning the opposite direction to get super smooth moves.

Great DIY build! Now I just wish I had $45 burning a hole in my pocket... Just a tip for drilling metals: always drill metal at a slow speed. Long, curly shavings should be seen, not small flecks and dust. While copper is relatively soft for a metal, drilling harder metals such as steel require slow drill speeds. Drilling at high speeds while drilling metal creates excess friction and heat and rapidly wears the drill bit being used.

Quality video, and instructions. Perfect EQ on the VO too! Makes such a difference! Thanks for this..

Beautiful!!! That's not a DIY Slider, thats a gorgeus handcraft and the images look so steady! Congrats!

I'm going to binge-watch the shit out of your videos now. So much for sleeping tonight. :)

i can't find out your rollers on Ebay, can you please send us the real links please

This is a well made video, thank you very much. I'm gathering the parts I need slowly and can't wait to get started on this project.

Great job making this camera slider. Got to love how ingenious people are, thank for sharing!

why am I watching this I don't even own a camera

Hello,Im a hobby videographer and the standard sliders are just too expensive for a Hobby videographer in his early years ^^ :D For me as a new subscriber this video was amazing,you describe every step and show how its done ! Keep the good work up ,I like your videos I watched some of them just now and found this tutorial,I will send you some pictures after I finish building this thing ,and be sure your channel will grow and grow and grow ,Cheers from Cologne-Germany :) !!

Watching your new and old stuff. This channel is so professional, it's amazing!

Hello! I have studied and compared a lot of options - concluded - that is your best - in terms of assembly, durability and performance. Thank you - I have built this - and now do video with video samples

Man you're such a good video editor

The whole time I was watching this thinking "Way too much time" "Way too much effort" but then when I saw the example footage at the end I nearly came.

this is the most helpful, informative & detailed video i've ever watched on youtube lol Thanks!

The best DIY video I’ve ever seen! Your production quality, explanations and templates are next level! Thanks so much for making and sharing this video!

Great job bro,regards from American Hacker

What is the process behind making these things? Like YOUR first build of it

Don't imagine you'll ever read this as Ive only just come across your video and I see last comment was 3yrs ago. Just wanted to say thanks for the excellent video without all the unnecessary twaddle that so many videos seem to have. I am old/new to photography (I used film back in the day) and with COVID Lockdown very keen to delve into my new hobby. Best Regards. PS love the Accent - My wife is English!

What a splendid build! Form meets function.

What kind of camera are you using?

he just like theon greyjoy

FanTASTic homemade slider. Head and shoulders above the other DIY versions I've seen. :) Thank you. Going to build me soon.

Excellent DIY video, one of the best I have seen! I need a heavy duty slider for my Sony NEX 50EA Camcorder and this video has given me some ideas to make my own to construct something using larger diameter tubing and alloy plating. Thank you so much DIY Perks - going to spend a little time researching the materials needed and then construct the slider in my workshop!

could you do a motorised mod on this?i think thatd be really cool

You should add a little spirit level to the camera platform. :)

I am impressed with the quality of this DIY Project. Thanks for sharing.

Can you show, how to build an camera cran?

Your videos make me want to do all of this kind of stuff. But my life is a mess. Oh well.

absolutely brilliant! I am so in love with your channel and the amazing videos you upload! MANY THANKS!

I’m a hobbyist this is great also recently disabled. Starting a new career and photograph. Excellent combining two resources to create a business. Thank you for your information.

I wonder how long it will be until the next video comes out.

and for the slider motor use your drill :D

It´s amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. You show how is possible have a good slider with this low cost!

I created this slider but had to make some modifications to accomodate my larger camera. But it actually worked perfectly. Thank you for posting this.

I just want to say thank you for using the metric system

Invents the best professional quality steadycam, I like the opinion of the same!

Love the idea! The shots taken look amazing. I would probably find a way to stain the copper to match the plates. I know of a technique called "Bluing" but I'm not sure if it works the same on copper the way it works on steel. Also, I'd make a built-in level on the mounting plate for the camera, just in case someone only has just the camera.

Thats INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for the video!!

One concern with copper pipe is I think it would be easy to dent. Drop it or accidentally dent it and your slider and it's useless. A better material carbon fiber rod which you can get off eBay in virtually any dimension

how did you pan he camera so smoothly while sliding?

Love your channel! Brilliant stuff here. I wanted to especially thank you for showcasing your pliers+coin flathead screwdriver trick. Truly brilliant!! :😃

Really good, brilliant. It rolls so smooth too. I want to build one next paycheck! Quick tip for those who don't own cameras, use a cell phone to tripod adapter piece. Available on eBay and amazon, again, simply brilliant!

do you think you can make a timelapse device for this slider? would love to se that :)

A motorized timelapse version of this slider might be a cool video to produce. Is that something you have in mind for the future?

Thank's mate, a nice video. I always keep an eye on your work as you have some really useful material.

amazing just love this setup

camonwheels have similar 4 roller for $18 and i think they are bigger and with 2 bearings per roller.

I may make one of these with a little electric motor and rc controller

Nice build, gorgeous results

The best and the only camera slider diy so far! You just earned a subscriber! Well done :D

He's like a British Bob Ross

nice video. thats ALOT of work. If anyone is interested in doing this MUCH simpler, you could use a premade slider, such as ball bearing drawer hardware. (that makes your kitchen drawers slide in and out) you can find very long sliders and you might get them free because people always remodel kitchens and throw the old hardware away. Its even more smooth and fluid and has a natural ability to regulate its speed. why "re-invent the wheel?"

This is amazing Incredible shots too

OK, the result is impressive! After watching tons of your videos this is the one I actually hit the subscribe button. :D

Make it wooden with wood prix's plans.

Would there be any way i could motorise this for time lapses?

Simply brilliant and professional

PERFECT! :) really well done!

omg did he just say "snazzy" that's like 76% of what i say

Why does it have to be copper? Wouldn't aluminium or stainless-steel be a better choice?

Your works and presentation is outstanding! Thank you.

Well done Matt.This is a great project which I built and motorized it as well works like a charm

Just use a skateboard and a plank. :D

Yorkie?

It was a great help ... Thank you

Excelente Bom trabalho 👍

Can I buy this off of you for $60 CAD?