Equipment Analysis - Dolly

Dolly

The dolly is a piece of equipment which is attatched to the feet of a tripod, to allow it to move on wheels.

The dolly is a good piece of equpment in the right circumsances. The wheels are small and plastic, which means that the ground has to be extremely smooth, for the footage to be smooth and stable. Also, the small wheels and slow bearings mean that it wouldn't be possible to attach it to the rear of a vehicle or shoot on rough ground, such as pebbles or grass. However, if you were to film on a smooth floor, such as plastic or wood, it becomes the perfect piece of equipment because it can run smoother. On the correct floor, the dolly is the best equipment and is more diverse than a track, in terms of movement, however the fact that a track can go on multiple surfaces and not be affected by how rough that surface is, would make me want to use a track, as apposed to a dolly in my production.