Abstract: A method of generating a three-dimensional image of an object includes placing a video camera at a predetermined distance from the object, such that the video camera has an unobstructed view of the object, and causing the object to rotate about a central axis. A video stream of at least one revolution of the rotating object is captured with the video camera. A period of the at least one revolution of the object is determined. A predetermined number of frames of the captured video stream are selected, and a three-dimensional image of the object using the selected frames is created.