Two nondissociative processes, a Bailar twist that proceeds through a transition state of D-3h symmetry and a R (a) over capy-Dutt twist mechanism that proceeds through a transition state of C-2v symmetry, as well as dissociative/associative processes are potential mechanisms by which the enantiomeric forms of chiral metal trischelates can be interconverted. We have applied density functional theory to locate the stationary points for metal trischelates of a beta-diketonate ligand analogue that interconvert Delta and Lambda forms via one or both of these nondissociative pathways. Although many two-dimensional static representations of the Bailar and R (a) over capy-Dutt twist mechanisms can be found in the chemical literature (of the type shown in Figure 1), in this communication, we present our results in the form of interactive three-dimensional animations as a means of enhancing the scientific perception of these fluxional processes.