How to Make a Free 3D Spin Photograph

University of Virginia computer science professors Jason Lawrence and Abhi Shelat have launched a new app called Arqball Spin, putting gorgeous 3D spin photography in the hands of all users–a tool for creating slick imagery for eBooks, digital magazines and other outlets.

Check it out: “Spins are interactive visualizations of a 3D object that you can zoom in and out and spin around an axis—an experience like touching the real physical object on your mobile, tablet, or laptop … We reached our first milestone with the release of Arqball Spin, our free iPhone app.