This idea began taking root when I was playing around with stuff yesterday and discovered a way to make a coupler to join a stepper motor and a 3/8" threaded rod using 3/8" x 1/2" (id/od) tubing.
So . . . then I cranked up SketchUp and created a design for a small camera slider - proof of concept only.
We'll see how it goes . . . more photos with progress later today.
Yes, I saw that trailer - amazing. There is also one or two videos showing one of the machines he uses and how he set up a scene in the desert. I think I saw that on Vimeo.
I have a turntable that can either be attached to the "truck" on my slider or it can be used standalone. I should have that operational today (Sunday, 13-Jan-2013).
BTW - I saw your web pages last week - are you still living in China? What a beautiful place - I feel destined to move there someday. My parents lived there for about a year and a half - they loved it. Some of their photos & stories were amazing - like yours.
Hi @Shredder, I am back in the USA now but my good friend and partner in YourDuino.com is in Shenzhen. I have traveled with him to his home villages and other places in China. I'll be going back this Spring. I went back 2 years ago with 2 of my Grandchildren and they had a great time.
I'd love to get into the MotionControl camera stuff! In my Other Spare Time!