A simple and cost effective way of showing movement is by projecting a still on to a shape and creating a timeline.
Method:
1) Select an image for background and box. Save.
2)Open image selected for cube on photoshop.
3)3D---New mesh layer---cube wrap
4)Use orbit tool to orbit around the cube
5) swap to layers tab--- create new layer (shift---command---n-key at once)
6) Place embedded---insert background image--- scale to size
7) Timeline---create video timeline
8) 3d meshes---click triangle-select cube wrap
9)drag length of animation to 6 seconds on background layer.
10) move tool----select cube
11) create keyframe by bringing frame indicator to zero and clicking stopwatch symbol.
12) move frame indicator to two seconds and rotate the y-axis to -120. Repeat at 4 and 6 seconds
13) Press return to beginning button, proof check animation
14)file---export---save for web or save as--- format---gif
Overall, this technique if fairly quick and effective in demonstrating movement. I have managed the technique effectively and it runs smoothly. However, I could have used a detailed backdrop and changed the positioning of light so that the box and background match in terms of shading. To develop this further I would attempt that. I believe this could be used in my fashion film for the intro/ending credits for extra effect, it reminds me a bit of the ending to some music videos which I would link to Kanye, whom performs religious music and services all of which relate to my theme of christianity.
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