Creating Spinning objects that look like they are floating at DVinfo.net

George Chinn · February 5th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Hello,

I am currently trying to work out how to create the illusion of making a small object (about the size of a football) appear to be spinning and floating. I will want to add a different background and text around the product. Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated, as I am out of ideas. The object needs to spin at a constant and steady speed.

I am trying to achieve something along the lines of this:http://www.riversandclouds.co.uk/shopexd.asp?x=32&y=15 (click on play video)

I have the following equipment:

Sony Z1

Manfrotto Tripod

3 X 300w ARRI Fresnel lights + stands

FCP Studio 1

Many thanks in advance for any advice.

Best wishes,

George

Mark Keck · February 6th, 2009, 01:42 AM

George,

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but give it a look.

Mark

Digital Juice DJTV - Production Notes: One turntable and a microphone… and a camera… and some lights.

George Chinn · February 6th, 2009, 05:52 AM

Hello Mark,

Thank you very much for the link, what a fantastic resource. Its definitely given me food for thought.

Thanks again,

George

February 5th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#1
George Chinn New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 22	Creating Spinning objects that look like they are floating Hello, I am currently trying to work out how to create the illusion of making a small object (about the size of a football) appear to be spinning and floating. I will want to add a different background and text around the product. Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated, as I am out of ideas. The object needs to spin at a constant and steady speed. I am trying to achieve something along the lines of this:http://www.riversandclouds.co.uk/shopexd.asp?x=32&y=15 (click on play video) I have the following equipment: Sony Z1 Manfrotto Tripod 3 X 300w ARRI Fresnel lights + stands FCP Studio 1 Many thanks in advance for any advice. Best wishes, George

February 6th, 2009, 05:52 AM	#3
George Chinn New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 22	Hello Mark, Thank you very much for the link, what a fantastic resource. Its definitely given me food for thought. Thanks again, George Last edited by George Chinn; February 6th, 2009 at 08:42 AM.

February 6th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#2
Mark Keck Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 123	George, Not sure if this is what you're looking for but give it a look. Mark Digital Juice DJTV - Production Notes: One turntable and a microphone… and a camera… and some lights.