dolly-rotatelisted
Install: claude install-skill MAX-786/claude-3d-harness
## Dolly + Rotate Camera Animation
Camera dollies forward while simultaneously rotating around the product, creating a dynamic sweeping reveal that's more engaging than a straight zoom or static orbit.
## When to Use
- User wants a "dynamic" or "sweeping" shot
- User says "dolly", "move and rotate", "sweeping reveal"
- More cinematic than a simple turntable
## Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| `duration` | `5` | Video length in seconds |
| `fps` | `24` | Frames per second |
| `rotation_degrees` | `90` | How far to rotate during the dolly |
| `start_distance` | `4.0` | Starting distance |
| `end_distance` | `2.5` | Ending distance |
| `start_height` | `2.0` | Starting height |
| `end_height` | `1.5` | Ending height |
## Flow
### Step 1: Set Up Camera Rig
```python
import bpy, math
bpy.ops.object.empty_add(type='PLAIN_AXES', location=(0, 0, 0.05))
tgt = bpy.context.active_object
tgt.name = 'DollyTarget'
bpy.ops.object.camera_add(location=(2.5, -START_DISTANCE, START_HEIGHT))
cam = bpy.context.active_object
cam.name = 'DollyCam'
cam.data.lens = 40
trk = cam.constraints.new(type='TRACK_TO')
trk.target = tgt
trk.track_axis = 'TRACK_NEGATIVE_Z'
trk.up_axis = 'UP_Y'
# Parent camera to target for orbital rotation
bpy.ops.object.select_all(action='DESELECT')
cam.select_set(True)
tgt.select_set(True)
bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = tgt
bpy.ops.object.parent_set(type='OBJECT', keep_transform=True)
bpy.context.sc