Rollflow

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️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ANIMATIONS
ROLLFLOW'S AUTOMATIC ANIMATIONS WORK ONLY WITH CIRCULAR LAYOUTS:
Layout
Carousel
Animation Support Animation Type
✅ FULL SUPPORT Continuous horizontal rotation
Ferris Wheel ✅ FULL SUPPORT Continuous vertical rotation
Grid
❌ NOT SUPPORTED Use manual animation
This means that:
•The "Enable Animation" option only works with Carousel and Ferris Wheel
•For Grid layouts, you need to create animations manually
•The "Animate as Group" button only appears in circular layouts
📋 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Overview
2.Installation
3.Getting Started
4.Step-by-Step Workflow
5.Essential Configuration
6.Visual Effects
7.Troubleshooting
8.Professional Tips
🚀 Overview
RollFlow is a Blender add-on that transforms photos and videos into interactive 3D 
layouts. Create impressive presentations with advanced visual effects.
Key Features:
• ✅3 layout types: Grid, Carousel, Ferris Wheel
• ✅Automatic photo and video import
• ✅3D Parallax effects
• ✅Complete manual rotation control
•✅ Automatic animations (Carousel/Ferris Wheel only)
• ✅Intuitive interface in Portuguese/English
📥 Installation
Portuguese Version
1.Download 
RollFlow_PT.zip
2.Blender > 
Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
3.Click 
Install... and select the ZIP file
4.Enable the checkbox
English Version
1.Download 
RollFlow_EN.py
2.Follow the same steps above
3.Use only ONE version at a time!
🎯 Getting Started
Photo Preparation
For correct ordering, name files like this:
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✅ CORRECT: 01_photo.jpg, 02_photo.jpg, 03_photo.jpg...
❌ INCORRECT: 1_photo.jpg, 2_photo.jpg... (10 will come before 2)
Location in Blender
•Right sidebar panel (press 
•"RollFlow" tab
N)
📸 Step-by-Step Workflow
STEP 1: Import Media
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🎞
️ Media
├── Media Folder: [Select]
└── Button: "Import Media"
STEP 2: Choose Layout
Layout
Grid
Best for
Animation
Portfolios, grids ❌ Manual
Carousel
Presentations 
✅Automatic
Ferris Wheel Dramatic effects ✅Automatic
STEP 3: Configure Parameters
Common Settings:
•Reverse Order: For reverse sequence
•Global Scale: Adjusts size of all media
•Spacing: Distance between elements
Specific Settings:
•Grid: Rows and Columns
•Carousel: Radius, Height, Tilt
•Ferris Wheel: Radius, Base Height, Tilt
STEP 4: MANDATORY CONFIGURATION
To make photos follow the camera:
1.Select all planes (
A)
2.Add 
Track To constraint:
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Target: [Your Camera]
To: -Z
Up: Y
3.Apply to all planes

For Carousel/Ferris Wheel:
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🎬 Animation (ONLY for circular layouts)
├── Enable Animation: [ ]
├── Speed: 1.0
✓
├── Duration: 120 frames
└── Direction: Clockwise / Counterclockwise
How it works:
1.Layout rotates continuously like a real carousel
2.Speed controls rotation speed
3.Duration defines frames for one complete rotation
4.Not available for Grid layout
For Grid (manual animation):
1.Apply layout normally
2.Create manual keyframes for:
•Entry position
•Individual rotation
•Scale effects
3.Use 
I to insert keyframes
🌌 Visual Effects
Parallax (3D Effect)
Creates random depth between photos:
•Intensity: 0.0-5.0 (recommended: 0.3-1.0)
•Seed: Controls random pattern
Manual Rotation
Adjust angles in X, Y, Z:
•X: Side tilt
•Y: Front tilt
•Z: Spin on own axis
•Order: Application sequence
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️ Advanced Settings
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️ Advanced Settings
├── Auto-Center Group: [ ] ← Recommended
✓
├── Preserve Individual Scale: [ ] ← Maintains proportions
✓
├── Smooth Rotation: [ ] ← Smooth animation
✓
├── Debug Info: [ ] ← Development only
└── Preview Mode: [ ] ← Quick preview
🎬 Practical Examples
Example 1: Animated Carousel
1.10 photos named 
01.jpg to 
10.jpg
2.Layout: Carousel (Radius: 6.0)
3.Add 
Track To constraint to all
4.Animation: Speed 1.5, Duration 180, Clockwise
5.Parallax: Intensity 0.5
6.Apply Layout
7.Position camera in center
Example 2: Portfolio Grid
1.15 sequential photos
2.Layout: Grid (4 rows, 4 columns)
3.Spacing: 2.5
4.Manual animation: Create sequential entry
5.Render as static image
Example 3: Dramatic Ferris Wheel
1.8 vertical photos
2.Layout: Ferris Wheel (Radius: 8.0)
3.Tilt: 15° for dynamic effect
4.Animation: Speed 0.8, Counterclockwise
5.Slow camera movement
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� Troubleshooting
Problem: Animations not working
Solution: Check if:
• ✅Layout is Carousel or Ferris Wheel
• ✅"Enable Animation" option is checked
• ✅Not using "Grid" layout
Problem: Photos in wrong order
Solution: Rename with leading zeros:
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Before: 1.jpg, 2.jpg, 10.jpg
After: 01.jpg, 02.jpg, 10.jpg
Problem: Photos not facing camera
Solution:
1.Select all planes
2.Add 
Track To constraint
3.Target: Your active camera
4.Configure: To: -Z, Up: Y
Problem: Layout not centered
Solution: Enable "Auto-Center Group"
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� Professional Tips
For Videos:
•Combine photos and videos in same layout
•Videos maintain playback during animations
•Adjust scale for different aspect ratios
For Rendering:
1.Circular layouts: Render 360° animation
2.Grid: Use smooth camera movement
3.Experiment with different camera angles
Performance Optimization:
•Preview Mode for quick adjustments
•Reduce resolution during testing
•Use proxies for long videos
📊 Quick Reference Table
Parameter
Rows/Columns
Radius
Height
Tilt
Grid Carousel Ferris Wheel
✅ ❌ ❌
❌ ✅ ✅
❌ ✅ ✅
❌ ✅ ✅
Auto Animation ❌ ✅
Camera Constraint ✅ ✅
✅
✅
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� Useful Shortcuts
Action
Open panel
Shortcut RollFlow Panel
N
Open/Close
Select all A "Select All"
Render F12
Insert Keyframe I
For manual animation
📁 Recommended Project Structure
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MyProject/
├── assets/
│   ├── photos/ (01.jpg, 02.jpg...)
│   └── videos/ (optional)
├── blender/
│   └── rollflow_project.blend
└── renders/
    ├── animation_sequence/
    └── stills/
🤝 Support
Online Documentation: [Documentation URL]
Report Bugs: [Issues URL]
Community: [Forum/Social media]
📋 Pre-Render Checklist
•Photos correctly named (01, 02, 03...)
•T
rack To constraints applied
•Layout applied and centered
•Animation configured (if circular)
•Camera positioned
•Render settings defined
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️ FINAL REMINDER
ROLLFLOW'S AUTOMATIC ANIMATIONS WORK ONLY WITH THESE LAYOUTS:
•✅ Carousel - Continuous horizontal rotation
•✅ Ferris Wheel - Continuous vertical rotation
•❌ Grid - Requires manual animation
Choose the appropriate layout for your animation needs!
🎉Have fun creating! RollFlow transforms your photos into memorable 3D 
experiences.
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      Published
      8 months ago
    

    

      Blender Version
        4.5 - 5.0
    

      

        Extension Type
        
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        Render Engine Used
        Cycles, Eevee
      

    

      License
      GPL
    

  



    

  




  

  

    
    
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