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Lazy Susan

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Lazy Susan

Turntable shot

The camera stays still while the product rotates on a turntable in front of it.

Camera Movement · Easy
NarrativeHow it worksWhen to useYour kitMistakesDrill

Narrative

Clear, appetising, complete: show every side of an object.

How it works

1Use a smooth (ideally motorised) turntable; light from one side for shape.

When to use

Product
Pastries, watches, cosmetics, sneakers.
Social / vertical
Loopable product reels.

Your kit

Needs gear you don't own yet.
Best option
Tripod + a turntable (a cheap one works).

Mistakes

Product off-centre: it wobbles as it turns.

Drill

Shoot a perfect 360° loop of any object on a turntable.

Related techniques

3D Rotation
Orbit / arc