Just a quick update on my tests with various lighting configurations and camera's.
The model is a half torus sliced in Cura with variable infill. This feature could save a lot of time on larger models for sure.
I've moved my main light away from the subject to be more of a diffused flood light.
I think i need more lights with better diffusion.
If you know of a good camera/lighting setup video tutorial for up close time lapses feel free to drop a link in the comments.
I think my next step is grabbing a Logitech C920 and upgrading from the raspberry pi to an Intel i5 server...something that can handle a bit of video quality.
Here's a raspberry Pi Camera Hood that i designed to help shade the lens from the light sources
PiCam Hood
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:299...