Time lapse videos are incredible beasts, especially when coupled with dynamic angles and camera movement.  However, purchasing a motion control rig for creating time lapse movies is not always in everyone’s budget.  But creating one typically is!  In this detailed and uber-awesome tutorial, the geniuses at Make show us how to build a self-contained, motorized platform for panning your camera throughout a long time lapse sequence…for $150!

While the tutorial relies heavily on some technical know-how, the finished product is absolutely beautiful and functions flawlessly.

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