Animating a ribbon tying around a gift reference

[mef]

I don't know of any reference material, but if you're using Max as your 3D app, then one way you can do this it to create a path in the shape of the ribbon that you want to have built at the end. Then use the "Path Deform" Modifier and have a flat box expand over that path over time.

[CGOrange]

thanks for the reply mef, I'm looking for more how it would look than the technical part. I heard there is a nesle spot that uses a ribbon but i cant find it. Thanks though.

[genau]

I can't think of any direct gift box reference however there was a hershey kiss 'tag' animated commercial in the past (can't find the commercial online) as well as a great Absolut Vodka commercial with a lemon or orange unpeeling. (can't find this either)

I would suggest Disney's animated Cinderella and fast forward to the scene where the mice are lacing the bodice together and I believe using ribbon or a sache for something. It may not be a box shape though would nonetheless offer up some very nice fluid movements.

Being of a Christmas holiday nature I would think you want smooth, fluid, very arcing lines through the air. Broad enough motions for the viewer to follow if they decide to concentrate on a single ribbon.

[CGOrange]

Hey genau,
Thanks for the ideas, yeah, this is the time for holiday spots.. I'll try to find those that you suggested. I was hopeing that I could find a car spot with a ribbon wrapping around the car.. basically something more of where the ribbon wraps its self then a character doing it.. though maybe I'm being too picky :)

thanks

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