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Spinning (or Rocking) HIV

Guide for creating spinning (or rocking) virus videos:

  1. Load structure(s)
  2. Adjust visual style & coloring
  3. Export camera spin (or rock) animation video

Here is a rendition of a rocking HIV:

Step-by-Step Guide

To export a rocking HIV video:

  • In the Example panel, select the entry CellPack HIV and click the Load button.

  • Clip the virus: In the right panel, click the clip icon at the compartment top level. In the new widget that appears, click the Type drop-down and select Plane.

  • Unclip the capsid: In the right panel, click the clip icon at the HIV_capsid level. In the new widget that appears, click the Type drop-down and select None.

  • Go to the Export Animation panel.

  • Pick the "Camera Spin" (or "Camera Rock") option.
  • Optionally, open screenshot settings to adjust the resolution.

  • Click "Render".

  • Wait until the "Save Animation" button appears.

  • Enjoy and share.

State Snapshots

See the Make a Tour guide to create the snapshots. Once you have all your snapshots ready:

  • Go to the Export Animation panel.
  • Pick the "State Snapshots" option.
  • Optionally, open screenshot settings to adjust the resolution.

  • Click "Render".

  • Wait until the "Save Animation" button appears.

  • Enjoy and share.

Final Notes