Unicorn Films offers camera sliders to elevate production value with stable, cinematic linear motion. Choose manual sliders for fast setup, low weight, and tactile control ideal for run‑and‑gun B‑roll and quick product moves or step up to motorized sliders for precision, repeatability, and time‑lapse workflows with programmable A/B keyframes and looping.
Rails are typically carbon fiber (light, stiff, travel‑friendly) or aluminum (robust, high payload). Lengths commonly range from 40–120 cm; shorter rails suit travel and tabletop, while longer rails increase travel and parallax at the cost of support needs. For heavier camera builds, we recommend dual support (tripods/stands at both ends) or a hi‑capacity tripod with a bowl/leveling base, plus a fluid head for pan/tilt during slides.
Motorized kits provide keyframe programming, looping A↔B moves, and time‑lapse with interval control, ramping, and ease‑in/out. Multi‑axis options add pan (parallax/center tracking) and sometimes tilt or follow focus modules. For vertical or angled slides, confirm the rated payload and consider counterbalance. Sliders mount via 3/8″-16 or 1/4″-20 to tripods, stands, or ground‑level feet; underside mounting points allow center or dual‑support rigging.
Rent a camera slider from Unicorn Films to add polished, cinematic motion to interviews, products, food, architecture, and documentary B‑roll with reliable, field‑ready hardware.
| Feature | Specification | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Types | Manual or motorized; 1–3 axes | Choose speed or precision with expandability |
| Rail Lengths | Approx. 40–120 cm (model-dependent) | Short for travel/tabletop; long for wider moves |
| Payload (horizontal) | Approx. 3–10 kg class (kit-dependent) | Supports mirrorless to small cinema rigs |
| Motion Features | A/B points, looping, ramping, time‑lapse (motorized) | Repeatable moves and creative control |
| Materials | Carbon fiber or aluminum rails | Balance of weight, rigidity, and durability |
| Mounting | 3/8″-16, 1/4″-20; underside threads | Tripod, dual‑support, or ground‑level use |
| Feet/Support | Low feet included; stands optional | Level floor slides or elevated rigging |
| Control | App/remote control on motorized | Keyframes, speed, ease‑in/out, interval |
Manual is fastest and lightest for simple B‑roll; motorized enables precise, repeatable moves and time‑lapse.
40–60cm is great for travel/tabletop; 80–120cm provides bigger parallax but may need dual support.
Typical kits support 3–10kg horizontally; reduce load for vertical/angled slides and consider counterbalance.
Yes, motorized kits offer interval moves, A/B keyframes, ramping, and looping for repeatable shots.
Use a sturdy tripod with a leveling base for center mounting, or two stands/tripods for longer rails and heavier cameras; add a fluid head for pan/tilt during slides.
